Nisin (234)
Functional Classes: Preservative
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GSFA Provisions for Nisin
N°
Food Category
Max Level
Notes
N°
06.5.0.0
Max Level
3 mg/kg
Notes
-
12.6.4.0
5 mg/kg
233: As nisin.
538: For use in low oil content or refrigerated products only.
XS302: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Fish Sauce (CODEX STAN 302-2011).
N°
12.6.4.0
Food Category
Max Level
5 mg/kg
Notes
233: As nisin.
538: For use in low oil content or refrigerated products only.
XS302: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Fish Sauce (CODEX STAN 302-2011).
01.7.0.0
12 mg/kg
233: As nisin.
362: Excluding plain products conforming to the Standard for Fermented Milks (CODEX STAN 243-2003).
N°
01.7.0.0
Max Level
12 mg/kg
Notes
233: As nisin.
362: Excluding plain products conforming to the Standard for Fermented Milks (CODEX STAN 243-2003).
N°
08.4.0.0
Food Category
Max Level
7 mg/kg
Notes
233: As nisin.
12.6.1.0
5 mg/kg
233: As nisin.
538: For use in low oil content or refrigerated products only.
N°
12.6.1.0
Max Level
5 mg/kg
Notes
233: As nisin.
538: For use in low oil content or refrigerated products only.
N°
07.2.0.0
Food Category
Max Level
6 mg/kg
Notes
233: As nisin.
01.1.4.0
12 mg/kg
233: As nisin.
403: Excluding fermented milks and drinks not heat-treated after fermentation.
N°
01.1.4.0
Food Category
Max Level
12 mg/kg
Notes
233: As nisin.
403: Excluding fermented milks and drinks not heat-treated after fermentation.
08.3.2.0
25 mg/kg
233: As nisin.
377: For products conforming to the Standard for Luncheon Meat (CODEX STAN 89-1981), Standard for Cooked Cured Chopped Meat (CODEX STAN 98-1981), and Standard for Corned Beef (CODEX STAN 88-1981) use is limited to ready-to-eat products which require refrigeration.
N°
08.3.2.0
Max Level
25 mg/kg
Notes
233: As nisin.
377: For products conforming to the Standard for Luncheon Meat (CODEX STAN 89-1981), Standard for Cooked Cured Chopped Meat (CODEX STAN 98-1981), and Standard for Corned Beef (CODEX STAN 88-1981) use is limited to ready-to-eat products which require refrigeration.
08.2.2.0
25 mg/kg
233: As nisin.
330: Except for use in canned products.
XS96: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cooked Cured Ham (CODEX STAN 96-1981).
XS97: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cooked Cured Pork Shoulder (CODEX STAN 97-1981).
N°
08.2.2.0
Max Level
25 mg/kg
Notes
233: As nisin.
330: Except for use in canned products.
XS96: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cooked Cured Ham (CODEX STAN 96-1981).
XS97: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cooked Cured Pork Shoulder (CODEX STAN 97-1981).
12.6.2.0
5 mg/kg
233: As nisin.
538: For use in low oil content or refrigerated products only.
XS306R: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Chilli Sauce (Regional Standard) (CODEX STAN 306R-2011).
N°
12.6.2.0
Max Level
5 mg/kg
Notes
233: As nisin.
538: For use in low oil content or refrigerated products only.
XS306R: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Chilli Sauce (Regional Standard) (CODEX STAN 306R-2011).
12.5.1.0
5 mg/kg
233: As nisin.
339: Excluding use for canned bouillons and consommés.
N°
12.5.1.0
Max Level
5 mg/kg
Notes
233: As nisin.
339: Excluding use for canned bouillons and consommés.
01.6.2.0
12 mg/kg
233: As nisin.
XS208: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cheese in Brine (CODEX STAN 208-1999).
XS274: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Coulommiers (CXS 274-1969).
XS276: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Camembert (CXS 276-1973).
XS277: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Brie (CXS 277-1973).
XS278: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Extra Hard Grating Cheese (CXS 278-1978).
N°
01.6.2.0
Food Category
Max Level
12 mg/kg
Notes
233: As nisin.
XS208: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cheese in Brine (CODEX STAN 208-1999).
XS274: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Coulommiers (CXS 274-1969).
XS276: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Camembert (CXS 276-1973).
XS277: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Brie (CXS 277-1973).
XS278: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Extra Hard Grating Cheese (CXS 278-1978).
12.7.0.0
5 mg/kg
233: As nisin.
538: For use in low oil content or refrigerated products only.
N°
12.7.0.0
Max Level
5 mg/kg
Notes
233: As nisin.
538: For use in low oil content or refrigerated products only.