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Benzoyl peroxide (928)

Synonym(s)

Functional Classes

  • Bleaching agent
  • Preservative
  • Flour treatment agent
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GSFA Provisions for Benzoyl peroxide

Table Items Number Category MaxLevel Notes
Table Item 01.8.2 Dried whey and whey products, excluding whey cheeses 100 mg/kg
147: Excluding whey powders for infant food.
Table Item 06.2.1 Flours 75 mg/kg
468: Except for use in products conforming to the Standard for Wheat Flour (CXS 152-1985) as a flour treatment agent only, at a maximum level of 60 mg/kg.
Table Item 01.8.1 Liquid whey and whey products, excluding whey cheeses 100 mg/kg
74: Excluding liquid whey and whey products used as ingredients in infant formula.
Note: Unless otherwise specified, food additive provisions apply to the food category indicated (e.g. Dairy), as well as to all subcategories of that category (e.g. Cheese, Ripened Cheese, etc.).