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Polyethylene glycol (1521)

Synonyms: PEG, Macrogol

Functional Classes: Antifoaming agent, Carrier, Emulsifier, Glazing agent, Thickener

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GSFA Provisions for Polyethylene glycol

N°

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

05.3.0.0

Chewing gum

20000 mg/kg

-

N°

05.3.0.0

Food Category

Chewing gum

Max Level

20000 mg/kg

Notes

-

13.6.0.0

Food supplements

70000 mg/kg

-

N°

13.6.0.0

Food Category

Food supplements

Max Level

70000 mg/kg

Notes

-

04.1.1.2

Surface-treated fresh fruit

GMP

-

N°

04.1.1.2

Food Category

Surface-treated fresh fruit

Max Level

GMP

Notes

-

11.6.0.0

Table-top sweeteners, including those containing high-intensity sweeteners

10000 mg/kg

-

N°

11.6.0.0

Food Category

Table-top sweeteners, including those containing high-intensity sweeteners

Max Level

10000 mg/kg

Notes

-

14.1.4.0

Water-based flavoured drinks, including "sport," "energy," or "electrolyte" drinks and particulated drinks

1000 mg/kg

-

N°

14.1.4.0

Food Category

Water-based flavoured drinks, including "sport," "energy," or "electrolyte" drinks and particulated drinks

Max Level

1000 mg/kg

Notes

-

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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.).