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Castor oil (1503)

Synonyms: Ricinus oil

Functional Classes: Anticaking agent, Carrier, Emulsifier, Glazing agent

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GSFA Provisions for Castor oil

N°

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

05.3.0.0

Chewing gum

2100 mg/kg

-

N°

05.3.0.0

Food Category

Chewing gum

Max Level

2100 mg/kg

Notes

-

05.1.4.0

Cocoa and chocolate products

350 mg/kg

XS87: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Chocolate and Chocolate Products (CODEX STAN 87-1981).

N°

05.1.4.0

Food Category

Cocoa and chocolate products

Max Level

350 mg/kg

Notes

XS87: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Chocolate and Chocolate Products (CODEX STAN 87-1981).

05.2.0.0

Confectionery including hard and soft candy, nougats, etc. other than food categories 05.1, 05.3 and 05.4

500 mg/kg

XS309R: Excluding products conforming to the Codex Regional Standard for Halawa Tehenia (CODEX STAN 309R-211).

N°

05.2.0.0

Food Category

Confectionery including hard and soft candy, nougats, etc. other than food categories 05.1, 05.3 and 05.4

Max Level

500 mg/kg

Notes

XS309R: Excluding products conforming to the Codex Regional Standard for Halawa Tehenia (CODEX STAN 309R-211).

13.6.0.0

Food supplements

1000 mg/kg

-

N°

13.6.0.0

Food Category

Food supplements

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.).