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Mineral oil, medium viscosity (905e)

Synonyms: Liquid paraffin, Liquid petrolatum, Food grade mineral oil, White mineral oil

Functional Classes: Glazing agent

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GSFA Provisions for Mineral oil, medium viscosity

N°

Food Category

Max Level

Notes

07.1.1.0

Breads and rolls

3000 mg/kg

126: For use in releasing dough in dividing or baking only.

36: On the residual level basis.

N°

07.1.1.0

Food Category

Breads and rolls

Max Level

3000 mg/kg

Notes

126: For use in releasing dough in dividing or baking only.

36: On the residual level basis.

05.0.0.0

Confectionery

2000 mg/kg

3: For use in surface treatment only.

XS105: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cocoa Powders (Cocoas) and Dry Mixtures of Cocoa and Sugars (CODEX STAN 105-1981).

XS141: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cocoa (Cacao) Mass (Cocoa/chocolate liquor) and Cocoa Cake (CODEX STAN 141-1983).

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

XS86: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cocoa Butter (CODEX STAN 86-1981).

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

N°

05.0.0.0

Food Category

Confectionery

Max Level

2000 mg/kg

Notes

3: For use in surface treatment only.

XS105: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cocoa Powders (Cocoas) and Dry Mixtures of Cocoa and Sugars (CODEX STAN 105-1981).

XS141: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cocoa (Cacao) Mass (Cocoa/chocolate liquor) and Cocoa Cake (CODEX STAN 141-1983).

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

XS86: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cocoa Butter (CODEX STAN 86-1981).

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

04.1.2.2

Dried fruit

5000 mg/kg

-

N°

04.1.2.2

Food Category

Dried fruit

Max Level

5000 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.).