On August 23, 2023, China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) issued 3 new food additives for public comments, including 1 new food nutrition enhancer and 2 food additives with expanded scope. The deadline for public comments is September 18, 2023. Details are as follows:
1. New food nutrition enhancer (1 type)
No. | Name | Source | Donor |
1 | 2'-fucosyllactose | Corynebacterium glutamate ATCC 13032 | Pseudopedobacter saltans a |
a is the donor of α-1, 2-fucosyltransferase
2. Food additives with expanded scope (2 types)
No. | Name | Function | Category number | Food name/category | Maximum level (g/kg) | Remark |
1 | L-alanine | Flavoring agent | 14.02.03 | Fruit and vegetable juice (pulp) drinks | 6.0 | Counted as the state of ready to drink. For solid drinks, the usage amount is increased according to the preparation ratio. |
2 | Propylene glycol alginate | Thickener | 06.05.02.01 | Bean vermicelli, bean noodles | 1.5 | |
06.05.02.04 | Round rice ball |
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Further Information
Analysis on the Approval Status of New Food Additives in the First Half of 2023