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Benzoyl peroxide (928)

Synonyms: Benzoyl superoxide

Functional Classes: Bleaching agent, Flour treatment agent, Preservative

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GSFA Provisions for Benzoyl peroxide

N°

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

01.8.2.0

Dried whey and whey products, excluding whey cheeses

100 mg/kg

147: Excluding whey powders for infant food.

N°

01.8.2.0

Food Category

Dried whey and whey products, excluding whey cheeses

Max Level

100 mg/kg

Notes

147: Excluding whey powders for infant food.

06.2.1.0

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.

N°

06.2.1.0

Food Category

Flours

Max Level

75 mg/kg

Notes

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.

01.8.1.0

Liquid whey and whey products, excluding whey cheeses

100 mg/kg

74: Excluding liquid whey and whey products used as ingredients in infant formula.

N°

01.8.1.0

Food Category

Liquid whey and whey products, excluding whey cheeses

Max Level

100 mg/kg

Notes

74: Excluding liquid whey and whey products used as ingredients in infant formula.

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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.).