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Ripened cheese, includes rind (01.6.2.1)

Description

Refers to ripened (including mould-ripened) cheese, including rind, or any part thereof, such as cut, shredded, grated or sliced cheese. Examples of ripened cheese include: blue cheese, brie, gouda, havarti, hard grating cheese, and Swiss cheese.

This page provides information on the food additive provisions that are acceptable for use in foods conforming to the food category.

GSFA Provisions for Food Category 01.6.2.1

INS No

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

Notes

Defined In

160b(ii)

Annatto extracts, norbixin-based

25 mg/kg

185: As norbixin.

463: For use in cheese mass only for products conforming to the Standards for Cheddar (CXS 263-1966), Danbo (CXS 264-1966) Edam (CXS 265-1966), Gouda (CXS 266-1966), Havarti (CXS 267-1966), Samsø (CXS 268-1966), Emmental (CXS 269-1967), Tilsiter (CXS 270-1968), Saint-Paulin (CXS 271-1968), Provolone (CXS 272-1968), Coulommiers (CXS 274-1969), Camembert (CXS 276-1973) and Brie (CXS 277-1973).

506: Except for use in products conforming to the General Standard for Cheese (CXS 283-1978) at 50 mg/kg.

XS208: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cheese in Brine (CODEX STAN 208-1999).

XS278: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Extra Hard Grating Cheese (CXS 278-1978).

01.6.2.1

N°

160b(ii)

Food Additive or Group

Annatto extracts, norbixin-based

Max Level

25 mg/kg

Notes

185: As norbixin.

463: For use in cheese mass only for products conforming to the Standards for Cheddar (CXS 263-1966), Danbo (CXS 264-1966) Edam (CXS 265-1966), Gouda (CXS 266-1966), Havarti (CXS 267-1966), Samsø (CXS 268-1966), Emmental (CXS 269-1967), Tilsiter (CXS 270-1968), Saint-Paulin (CXS 271-1968), Provolone (CXS 272-1968), Coulommiers (CXS 274-1969), Camembert (CXS 276-1973) and Brie (CXS 277-1973).

506: Except for use in products conforming to the General Standard for Cheese (CXS 283-1978) at 50 mg/kg.

XS208: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cheese in Brine (CODEX STAN 208-1999).

XS278: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Extra Hard Grating Cheese (CXS 278-1978).

Defined In

01.6.2.1

-

ASCORBYL ESTERS

500 mg/kg

10: As ascorbyl stearate.

112: For use in grated cheese only.

XS208: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cheese in Brine (CODEX STAN 208-1999).

XS263: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cheddar (CXS 263-1966).

XS264: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Danbo (CXS 264-1966).

XS265: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Edam (CXS 265-1966).

XS266: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Gouda (CXS 266-1966).

XS267: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Havarti (CXS 267-1966).

XS268: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Samsø (CXS 268-1966).

XS269: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Emmental (CXS 269-1967).

XS270: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Tilsiter (CXS 270-1968).

XS271: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Saint-Paulin (CXS 271-1968).

XS272: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Provolone (CXS 272-1968).

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).

XS283: Excluding products conforming to the General Standard for Cheese (CXS 283-1978).

01.6.2.1

N°

-

Food Additive or Group

ASCORBYL ESTERS

Max Level

500 mg/kg

Notes

10: As ascorbyl stearate.

112: For use in grated cheese only.

XS208: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cheese in Brine (CODEX STAN 208-1999).

XS263: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cheddar (CXS 263-1966).

XS264: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Danbo (CXS 264-1966).

XS265: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Edam (CXS 265-1966).

XS266: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Gouda (CXS 266-1966).

XS267: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Havarti (CXS 267-1966).

XS268: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Samsø (CXS 268-1966).

XS269: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Emmental (CXS 269-1967).

XS270: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Tilsiter (CXS 270-1968).

XS271: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Saint-Paulin (CXS 271-1968).

XS272: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Provolone (CXS 272-1968).

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).

XS283: Excluding products conforming to the General Standard for Cheese (CXS 283-1978).

Defined In

01.6.2.1

160a(ii)

beta-Carotenes, vegetable

600 mg/kg

463: For use in cheese mass only for products conforming to the Standards for Cheddar (CXS 263-1966), Danbo (CXS 264-1966) Edam (CXS 265-1966), Gouda (CXS 266-1966), Havarti (CXS 267-1966), Samsø (CXS 268-1966), Emmental (CXS 269-1967), Tilsiter (CXS 270-1968), Saint-Paulin (CXS 271-1968), Provolone (CXS 272-1968), Coulommiers (CXS 274-1969), Camembert (CXS 276-1973) and Brie (CXS 277-1973).

XS208: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cheese in Brine (CODEX STAN 208-1999).

XS278: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Extra Hard Grating Cheese (CXS 278-1978).

01.6.2.1

N°

160a(ii)

Food Additive or Group

beta-Carotenes, vegetable

Max Level

600 mg/kg

Notes

463: For use in cheese mass only for products conforming to the Standards for Cheddar (CXS 263-1966), Danbo (CXS 264-1966) Edam (CXS 265-1966), Gouda (CXS 266-1966), Havarti (CXS 267-1966), Samsø (CXS 268-1966), Emmental (CXS 269-1967), Tilsiter (CXS 270-1968), Saint-Paulin (CXS 271-1968), Provolone (CXS 272-1968), Coulommiers (CXS 274-1969), Camembert (CXS 276-1973) and Brie (CXS 277-1973).

XS208: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cheese in Brine (CODEX STAN 208-1999).

XS278: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Extra Hard Grating Cheese (CXS 278-1978).

Defined In

01.6.2.1

282

Calcium propionate

GMP

3: For use in surface treatment only.

460: Except for use at 3,000 mg/kg singly or in combination: propionic acid (INS 280), sodium propionate (INS 281) and calcium propionate (INS 282) in products conforming to the Standards for Cheddar (CXS 263-1966), Danbo (CXS 264-1966) Edam (CXS 265-1966), Gouda (CXS 266-1966), Havarti (CXS 267-1966), Samsø (CXS 268-1966), Tilsiter (CXS 270-1968), Saint-Paulin (CXS 271-1968) and Provolone (CXS 272-1968).

503: Except for use in products conforming to the General Standard for Cheese (CXS 283-1978): propionic acid (INS 280), sodium propionate (INS 281) and calcium propionate (INS 282) at 3000 mg/kg as propionic acid.

XS208: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cheese in Brine (CODEX STAN 208-1999).

XS269: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Emmental (CXS 269-1967).

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).

01.6.2.1

N°

282

Food Additive or Group

Calcium propionate

Max Level

GMP

Notes

3: For use in surface treatment only.

460: Except for use at 3,000 mg/kg singly or in combination: propionic acid (INS 280), sodium propionate (INS 281) and calcium propionate (INS 282) in products conforming to the Standards for Cheddar (CXS 263-1966), Danbo (CXS 264-1966) Edam (CXS 265-1966), Gouda (CXS 266-1966), Havarti (CXS 267-1966), Samsø (CXS 268-1966), Tilsiter (CXS 270-1968), Saint-Paulin (CXS 271-1968) and Provolone (CXS 272-1968).

503: Except for use in products conforming to the General Standard for Cheese (CXS 283-1978): propionic acid (INS 280), sodium propionate (INS 281) and calcium propionate (INS 282) at 3000 mg/kg as propionic acid.

XS208: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cheese in Brine (CODEX STAN 208-1999).

XS269: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Emmental (CXS 269-1967).

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).

Defined In

01.6.2.1

552

Calcium silicate

GMP

459: Except for use at 10,000 mg/kg, singly or in combination: silicon dioxide, amorphous (INS 551), calcium silicate (INS 552), magnesium silicate, synthetic (INS 553(i)) and talc (INS 553(iii)) in products conforming to the Standards for Cheddar (CXS 263-1966), Danbo (CXS 264-1966) Edam (CXS 265-1966), Gouda (CXS 266-1966), Havarti (CXS 267-1966), Samsø (CXS 268-1966), Emmental (CXS 269-1967), Tilsiter (CXS 270-1968), Saint-Paulin (CXS 271-1968) and Provolone (CXS 272-1968), as anticaking agents only: silicates calculated as silicon dioxide.

461: For the surface treatment of sliced, cut, shredded or grated cheese for products conforming to the Standards for Cheddar (CXS 263-1966), Danbo (CXS 264-1966) Edam (CXS 265-1966), Gouda (CXS 266-1966), Havarti (CXS 267-1966), Samsø (CXS 268-1966), Emmental (CXS 269-1967), Tilsiter (CXS 270-1968), Saint-Paulin (CXS 271-1968) and Provolone (CXS 272-1968) only as anticaking agents

502: Except for use in surface treatment of sliced, cut, shredded or grated cheese only for products conforming to the General Standard for Cheese (CXS 283-1978): silicon dioxide, amorphous (INS 551), calcium silicate (INS 552), magnesium silicate, synthetic (INS 553(i)), talc (INS 553(iii)) and potassium silicate (INS 560) as anticaking agents at 10,000 mg/kg, as silicon dioxide, singly or in combination.

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).

01.6.2.1

N°

552

Food Additive or Group

Calcium silicate

Max Level

GMP

Notes

459: Except for use at 10,000 mg/kg, singly or in combination: silicon dioxide, amorphous (INS 551), calcium silicate (INS 552), magnesium silicate, synthetic (INS 553(i)) and talc (INS 553(iii)) in products conforming to the Standards for Cheddar (CXS 263-1966), Danbo (CXS 264-1966) Edam (CXS 265-1966), Gouda (CXS 266-1966), Havarti (CXS 267-1966), Samsø (CXS 268-1966), Emmental (CXS 269-1967), Tilsiter (CXS 270-1968), Saint-Paulin (CXS 271-1968) and Provolone (CXS 272-1968), as anticaking agents only: silicates calculated as silicon dioxide.

461: For the surface treatment of sliced, cut, shredded or grated cheese for products conforming to the Standards for Cheddar (CXS 263-1966), Danbo (CXS 264-1966) Edam (CXS 265-1966), Gouda (CXS 266-1966), Havarti (CXS 267-1966), Samsø (CXS 268-1966), Emmental (CXS 269-1967), Tilsiter (CXS 270-1968), Saint-Paulin (CXS 271-1968) and Provolone (CXS 272-1968) only as anticaking agents

502: Except for use in surface treatment of sliced, cut, shredded or grated cheese only for products conforming to the General Standard for Cheese (CXS 283-1978): silicon dioxide, amorphous (INS 551), calcium silicate (INS 552), magnesium silicate, synthetic (INS 553(i)), talc (INS 553(iii)) and potassium silicate (INS 560) as anticaking agents at 10,000 mg/kg, as silicon dioxide, singly or in combination.

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).

Defined In

01.6.2.1

150d

Caramel IV - sulfite ammonia caramel

50000 mg/kg

201: For use in flavoured products only.

XS208: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cheese in Brine (CODEX STAN 208-1999).

XS263: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cheddar (CXS 263-1966).

XS264: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Danbo (CXS 264-1966).

XS265: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Edam (CXS 265-1966).

XS266: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Gouda (CXS 266-1966).

XS267: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Havarti (CXS 267-1966).

XS268: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Samsø (CXS 268-1966).

XS269: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Emmental (CXS 269-1967).

XS270: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Tilsiter (CXS 270-1968).

XS271: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Saint-Paulin (CXS 271-1968).

XS272: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Provolone (CXS 272-1968).

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).

01.6.2.1

N°

150d

Food Additive or Group

Caramel IV - sulfite ammonia caramel

Max Level

50000 mg/kg

Notes

201: For use in flavoured products only.

XS208: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cheese in Brine (CODEX STAN 208-1999).

XS263: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cheddar (CXS 263-1966).

XS264: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Danbo (CXS 264-1966).

XS265: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Edam (CXS 265-1966).

XS266: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Gouda (CXS 266-1966).

XS267: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Havarti (CXS 267-1966).

XS268: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Samsø (CXS 268-1966).

XS269: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Emmental (CXS 269-1967).

XS270: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Tilsiter (CXS 270-1968).

XS271: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Saint-Paulin (CXS 271-1968).

XS272: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Provolone (CXS 272-1968).

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).

Defined In

01.6.2.1

120

Carmines

125 mg/kg

178: As carminic acid.

505: Except for use in products conforming to the General Standard for Cheese (CXS 283-1978) at GMP for red marbled cheeses only.

XS208: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cheese in Brine (CODEX STAN 208-1999).

XS263: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cheddar (CXS 263-1966).

XS264: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Danbo (CXS 264-1966).

XS265: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Edam (CXS 265-1966).

XS266: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Gouda (CXS 266-1966).

XS267: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Havarti (CXS 267-1966).

XS268: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Samsø (CXS 268-1966).

XS269: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Emmental (CXS 269-1967).

XS270: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Tilsiter (CXS 270-1968).

XS271: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Saint-Paulin (CXS 271-1968).

XS272: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Provolone (CXS 272-1968).

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).

01.6.2.1

N°

120

Food Additive or Group

Carmines

Max Level

125 mg/kg

Notes

178: As carminic acid.

505: Except for use in products conforming to the General Standard for Cheese (CXS 283-1978) at GMP for red marbled cheeses only.

XS208: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cheese in Brine (CODEX STAN 208-1999).

XS263: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cheddar (CXS 263-1966).

XS264: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Danbo (CXS 264-1966).

XS265: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Edam (CXS 265-1966).

XS266: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Gouda (CXS 266-1966).

XS267: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Havarti (CXS 267-1966).

XS268: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Samsø (CXS 268-1966).

XS269: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Emmental (CXS 269-1967).

XS270: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Tilsiter (CXS 270-1968).

XS271: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Saint-Paulin (CXS 271-1968).

XS272: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Provolone (CXS 272-1968).

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).

Defined In

01.6.2.1

-

CAROTENOIDS

100 mg/kg

458: Except for use in cheese mass only for products conforming to the Standards for Cheddar (CXS 263-1966), Danbo (CXS 264-1966), Edam (CXS 265-1966), Gouda (CXS 266-1966), Havarti (CXS 267-1966), Samsø (CXS 268-1966), Emmental (CXS 269-1967), Tilsiter (CXS 270-1968), Saint-Paulin (CXS 271-1968), Provolone (CXS 272-1968), Coulommiers (CXS 274-1969), Camembert (CXS 276-1973) and Brie (CXS 277-1973); singly or in combination at 35 mg/kg.

500: Except for use in products conforming to the General Standard for Cheese (CXS 283-1978) at 25 mg/kg for carotenes, beta-, synthetic (INS 160a(i)) and 35 mg/kg for both carotenal, beta-apo-8’ (INS 160e) and carotenoic acid, ethyl ester, beta-apo-08’- (INS 160f) only, i.e. no provision for carotenes, beta-, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)).

XS208: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cheese in Brine (CODEX STAN 208-1999).

XS278: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Extra Hard Grating Cheese (CXS 278-1978).

01.6.2.1

N°

-

Food Additive or Group

CAROTENOIDS

Max Level

100 mg/kg

Notes

458: Except for use in cheese mass only for products conforming to the Standards for Cheddar (CXS 263-1966), Danbo (CXS 264-1966), Edam (CXS 265-1966), Gouda (CXS 266-1966), Havarti (CXS 267-1966), Samsø (CXS 268-1966), Emmental (CXS 269-1967), Tilsiter (CXS 270-1968), Saint-Paulin (CXS 271-1968), Provolone (CXS 272-1968), Coulommiers (CXS 274-1969), Camembert (CXS 276-1973) and Brie (CXS 277-1973); singly or in combination at 35 mg/kg.

500: Except for use in products conforming to the General Standard for Cheese (CXS 283-1978) at 25 mg/kg for carotenes, beta-, synthetic (INS 160a(i)) and 35 mg/kg for both carotenal, beta-apo-8’ (INS 160e) and carotenoic acid, ethyl ester, beta-apo-08’- (INS 160f) only, i.e. no provision for carotenes, beta-, Blakeslea trispora (INS 160a(iii)).

XS208: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cheese in Brine (CODEX STAN 208-1999).

XS278: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Extra Hard Grating Cheese (CXS 278-1978).

Defined In

01.6.2.1

-

CHLOROPHYLLS AND CHLOROPHYLLINS, COPPER COMPLEXES

15 mg/kg

62: As copper.

XS208: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cheese in Brine (CODEX STAN 208-1999).

XS263: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cheddar (CXS 263-1966).

XS264: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Danbo (CXS 264-1966).

XS265: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Edam (CXS 265-1966).

XS266: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Gouda (CXS 266-1966).

XS267: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Havarti (CXS 267-1966).

XS268: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Samsø (CXS 268-1966).

XS269: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Emmental (CXS 269-1967).

XS270: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Tilsiter (CXS 270-1968).

XS271: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Saint-Paulin (CXS 271-1968).

XS272: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Provolone (CXS 272-1968).

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).

01.6.2.1

N°

-

Food Additive or Group

CHLOROPHYLLS AND CHLOROPHYLLINS, COPPER COMPLEXES

Max Level

15 mg/kg

Notes

62: As copper.

XS208: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cheese in Brine (CODEX STAN 208-1999).

XS263: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cheddar (CXS 263-1966).

XS264: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Danbo (CXS 264-1966).

XS265: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Edam (CXS 265-1966).

XS266: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Gouda (CXS 266-1966).

XS267: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Havarti (CXS 267-1966).

XS268: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Samsø (CXS 268-1966).

XS269: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Emmental (CXS 269-1967).

XS270: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Tilsiter (CXS 270-1968).

XS271: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Saint-Paulin (CXS 271-1968).

XS272: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Provolone (CXS 272-1968).

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).

Defined In

01.6.2.1

472e

Diacetyltartaric and fatty acid esters of glycerol

10000 mg/kg

XS208: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cheese in Brine (CODEX STAN 208-1999).

XS263: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cheddar (CXS 263-1966).

XS264: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Danbo (CXS 264-1966).

XS265: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Edam (CXS 265-1966).

XS266: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Gouda (CXS 266-1966).

XS267: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Havarti (CXS 267-1966).

XS268: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Samsø (CXS 268-1966).

XS269: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Emmental (CXS 269-1967).

XS270: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Tilsiter (CXS 270-1968).

XS271: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Saint-Paulin (CXS 271-1968).

XS272: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Provolone (CXS 272-1968).

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).

XS283: Excluding products conforming to the General Standard for Cheese (CXS 283-1978).

01.6.2.1

N°

472e

Food Additive or Group

Diacetyltartaric and fatty acid esters of glycerol

Max Level

10000 mg/kg

Notes

XS208: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cheese in Brine (CODEX STAN 208-1999).

XS263: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cheddar (CXS 263-1966).

XS264: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Danbo (CXS 264-1966).

XS265: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Edam (CXS 265-1966).

XS266: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Gouda (CXS 266-1966).

XS267: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Havarti (CXS 267-1966).

XS268: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Samsø (CXS 268-1966).

XS269: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Emmental (CXS 269-1967).

XS270: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Tilsiter (CXS 270-1968).

XS271: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Saint-Paulin (CXS 271-1968).

XS272: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Provolone (CXS 272-1968).

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).

XS283: Excluding products conforming to the General Standard for Cheese (CXS 283-1978).

Defined In

01.6.2.1

239

Hexamethylene tetramine

25 mg/kg

298: For use only in products conforming to the Standard for Provolone (CXS 272-1968).

66: As formaldehyde.

XS208: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cheese in Brine (CODEX STAN 208-1999).

XS263: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cheddar (CXS 263-1966).

XS264: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Danbo (CXS 264-1966).

XS265: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Edam (CXS 265-1966).

XS266: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Gouda (CXS 266-1966).

XS267: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Havarti (CXS 267-1966).

XS268: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Samsø (CXS 268-1966).

XS269: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Emmental (CXS 269-1967).

XS270: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Tilsiter (CXS 270-1968).

XS271: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Saint-Paulin (CXS 271-1968).

XS272: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Provolone (CXS 272-1968).

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).

01.6.2.1

N°

239

Food Additive or Group

Hexamethylene tetramine

Max Level

25 mg/kg

Notes

298: For use only in products conforming to the Standard for Provolone (CXS 272-1968).

66: As formaldehyde.

XS208: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cheese in Brine (CODEX STAN 208-1999).

XS263: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cheddar (CXS 263-1966).

XS264: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Danbo (CXS 264-1966).

XS265: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Edam (CXS 265-1966).

XS266: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Gouda (CXS 266-1966).

XS267: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Havarti (CXS 267-1966).

XS268: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Samsø (CXS 268-1966).

XS269: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Emmental (CXS 269-1967).

XS270: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Tilsiter (CXS 270-1968).

XS271: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Saint-Paulin (CXS 271-1968).

XS272: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Provolone (CXS 272-1968).

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).

Defined In

01.6.2.1

243

Lauric arginate ethyl ester

200 mg/kg

XS208: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cheese in Brine (CODEX STAN 208-1999).

XS263: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cheddar (CXS 263-1966).

XS264: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Danbo (CXS 264-1966).

XS265: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Edam (CXS 265-1966).

XS266: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Gouda (CXS 266-1966).

XS267: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Havarti (CXS 267-1966).

XS268: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Samsø (CXS 268-1966).

XS269: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Emmental (CXS 269-1967).

XS270: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Tilsiter (CXS 270-1968).

XS271: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Saint-Paulin (CXS 271-1968).

XS272: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Provolone (CXS 272-1968).

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).

XS283: Excluding products conforming to the General Standard for Cheese (CXS 283-1978).

01.6.2.1

N°

243

Food Additive or Group

Lauric arginate ethyl ester

Max Level

200 mg/kg

Notes

XS208: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cheese in Brine (CODEX STAN 208-1999).

XS263: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cheddar (CXS 263-1966).

XS264: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Danbo (CXS 264-1966).

XS265: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Edam (CXS 265-1966).

XS266: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Gouda (CXS 266-1966).

XS267: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Havarti (CXS 267-1966).

XS268: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Samsø (CXS 268-1966).

XS269: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Emmental (CXS 269-1967).

XS270: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Tilsiter (CXS 270-1968).

XS271: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Saint-Paulin (CXS 271-1968).

XS272: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Provolone (CXS 272-1968).

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).

XS283: Excluding products conforming to the General Standard for Cheese (CXS 283-1978).

Defined In

01.6.2.1

553(i)

Magnesium silicate, synthetic

GMP

459: Except for use at 10,000 mg/kg, singly or in combination: silicon dioxide, amorphous (INS 551), calcium silicate (INS 552), magnesium silicate, synthetic (INS 553(i)) and talc (INS 553(iii)) in products conforming to the Standards for Cheddar (CXS 263-1966), Danbo (CXS 264-1966) Edam (CXS 265-1966), Gouda (CXS 266-1966), Havarti (CXS 267-1966), Samsø (CXS 268-1966), Emmental (CXS 269-1967), Tilsiter (CXS 270-1968), Saint-Paulin (CXS 271-1968) and Provolone (CXS 272-1968), as anticaking agents only: silicates calculated as silicon dioxide.

461: For the surface treatment of sliced, cut, shredded or grated cheese for products conforming to the Standards for Cheddar (CXS 263-1966), Danbo (CXS 264-1966) Edam (CXS 265-1966), Gouda (CXS 266-1966), Havarti (CXS 267-1966), Samsø (CXS 268-1966), Emmental (CXS 269-1967), Tilsiter (CXS 270-1968), Saint-Paulin (CXS 271-1968) and Provolone (CXS 272-1968) only as anticaking agents

502: Except for use in surface treatment of sliced, cut, shredded or grated cheese only for products conforming to the General Standard for Cheese (CXS 283-1978): silicon dioxide, amorphous (INS 551), calcium silicate (INS 552), magnesium silicate, synthetic (INS 553(i)), talc (INS 553(iii)) and potassium silicate (INS 560) as anticaking agents at 10,000 mg/kg, as silicon dioxide, singly or in combination.

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).

01.6.2.1

N°

553(i)

Food Additive or Group

Magnesium silicate, synthetic

Max Level

GMP

Notes

459: Except for use at 10,000 mg/kg, singly or in combination: silicon dioxide, amorphous (INS 551), calcium silicate (INS 552), magnesium silicate, synthetic (INS 553(i)) and talc (INS 553(iii)) in products conforming to the Standards for Cheddar (CXS 263-1966), Danbo (CXS 264-1966) Edam (CXS 265-1966), Gouda (CXS 266-1966), Havarti (CXS 267-1966), Samsø (CXS 268-1966), Emmental (CXS 269-1967), Tilsiter (CXS 270-1968), Saint-Paulin (CXS 271-1968) and Provolone (CXS 272-1968), as anticaking agents only: silicates calculated as silicon dioxide.

461: For the surface treatment of sliced, cut, shredded or grated cheese for products conforming to the Standards for Cheddar (CXS 263-1966), Danbo (CXS 264-1966) Edam (CXS 265-1966), Gouda (CXS 266-1966), Havarti (CXS 267-1966), Samsø (CXS 268-1966), Emmental (CXS 269-1967), Tilsiter (CXS 270-1968), Saint-Paulin (CXS 271-1968) and Provolone (CXS 272-1968) only as anticaking agents

502: Except for use in surface treatment of sliced, cut, shredded or grated cheese only for products conforming to the General Standard for Cheese (CXS 283-1978): silicon dioxide, amorphous (INS 551), calcium silicate (INS 552), magnesium silicate, synthetic (INS 553(i)), talc (INS 553(iii)) and potassium silicate (INS 560) as anticaking agents at 10,000 mg/kg, as silicon dioxide, singly or in combination.

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).

Defined In

01.6.2.1

280

Propionic acid

GMP

3: For use in surface treatment only.

460: Except for use at 3,000 mg/kg singly or in combination: propionic acid (INS 280), sodium propionate (INS 281) and calcium propionate (INS 282) in products conforming to the Standards for Cheddar (CXS 263-1966), Danbo (CXS 264-1966) Edam (CXS 265-1966), Gouda (CXS 266-1966), Havarti (CXS 267-1966), Samsø (CXS 268-1966), Tilsiter (CXS 270-1968), Saint-Paulin (CXS 271-1968) and Provolone (CXS 272-1968).

503: Except for use in products conforming to the General Standard for Cheese (CXS 283-1978): propionic acid (INS 280), sodium propionate (INS 281) and calcium propionate (INS 282) at 3000 mg/kg as propionic acid.

XS208: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cheese in Brine (CODEX STAN 208-1999).

XS269: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Emmental (CXS 269-1967).

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).

01.6.2.1

N°

280

Food Additive or Group

Propionic acid

Max Level

GMP

Notes

3: For use in surface treatment only.

460: Except for use at 3,000 mg/kg singly or in combination: propionic acid (INS 280), sodium propionate (INS 281) and calcium propionate (INS 282) in products conforming to the Standards for Cheddar (CXS 263-1966), Danbo (CXS 264-1966) Edam (CXS 265-1966), Gouda (CXS 266-1966), Havarti (CXS 267-1966), Samsø (CXS 268-1966), Tilsiter (CXS 270-1968), Saint-Paulin (CXS 271-1968) and Provolone (CXS 272-1968).

503: Except for use in products conforming to the General Standard for Cheese (CXS 283-1978): propionic acid (INS 280), sodium propionate (INS 281) and calcium propionate (INS 282) at 3000 mg/kg as propionic acid.

XS208: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cheese in Brine (CODEX STAN 208-1999).

XS269: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Emmental (CXS 269-1967).

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).

Defined In

01.6.2.1

-

RIBOFLAVINS

300 mg/kg

462: For use in cheese mass only for products conforming to the Standards for Cheddar (CXS 263-1966) and Danbo (CXS 264-1966).

504: Except for use in products conforming to the General Standard for Cheese (CXS 283-1978) at GMP.

XS208: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cheese in Brine (CODEX STAN 208-1999).

XS265: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Edam (CXS 265-1966).

XS266: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Gouda (CXS 266-1966).

XS267: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Havarti (CXS 267-1966).

XS268: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Samsø (CXS 268-1966).

XS269: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Emmental (CXS 269-1967).

XS270: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Tilsiter (CXS 270-1968).

XS271: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Saint-Paulin (CXS 271-1968).

XS272: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Provolone (CXS 272-1968).

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).

01.6.2.1

N°

-

Food Additive or Group

RIBOFLAVINS

Max Level

300 mg/kg

Notes

462: For use in cheese mass only for products conforming to the Standards for Cheddar (CXS 263-1966) and Danbo (CXS 264-1966).

504: Except for use in products conforming to the General Standard for Cheese (CXS 283-1978) at GMP.

XS208: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cheese in Brine (CODEX STAN 208-1999).

XS265: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Edam (CXS 265-1966).

XS266: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Gouda (CXS 266-1966).

XS267: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Havarti (CXS 267-1966).

XS268: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Samsø (CXS 268-1966).

XS269: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Emmental (CXS 269-1967).

XS270: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Tilsiter (CXS 270-1968).

XS271: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Saint-Paulin (CXS 271-1968).

XS272: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Provolone (CXS 272-1968).

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).

Defined In

01.6.2.1

551

Silicon dioxide, amorphous

GMP

459: Except for use at 10,000 mg/kg, singly or in combination: silicon dioxide, amorphous (INS 551), calcium silicate (INS 552), magnesium silicate, synthetic (INS 553(i)) and talc (INS 553(iii)) in products conforming to the Standards for Cheddar (CXS 263-1966), Danbo (CXS 264-1966) Edam (CXS 265-1966), Gouda (CXS 266-1966), Havarti (CXS 267-1966), Samsø (CXS 268-1966), Emmental (CXS 269-1967), Tilsiter (CXS 270-1968), Saint-Paulin (CXS 271-1968) and Provolone (CXS 272-1968), as anticaking agents only: silicates calculated as silicon dioxide.

461: For the surface treatment of sliced, cut, shredded or grated cheese for products conforming to the Standards for Cheddar (CXS 263-1966), Danbo (CXS 264-1966) Edam (CXS 265-1966), Gouda (CXS 266-1966), Havarti (CXS 267-1966), Samsø (CXS 268-1966), Emmental (CXS 269-1967), Tilsiter (CXS 270-1968), Saint-Paulin (CXS 271-1968) and Provolone (CXS 272-1968) only as anticaking agents

502: Except for use in surface treatment of sliced, cut, shredded or grated cheese only for products conforming to the General Standard for Cheese (CXS 283-1978): silicon dioxide, amorphous (INS 551), calcium silicate (INS 552), magnesium silicate, synthetic (INS 553(i)), talc (INS 553(iii)) and potassium silicate (INS 560) as anticaking agents at 10,000 mg/kg, as silicon dioxide, singly or in combination.

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).

01.6.2.1

N°

551

Food Additive or Group

Silicon dioxide, amorphous

Max Level

GMP

Notes

459: Except for use at 10,000 mg/kg, singly or in combination: silicon dioxide, amorphous (INS 551), calcium silicate (INS 552), magnesium silicate, synthetic (INS 553(i)) and talc (INS 553(iii)) in products conforming to the Standards for Cheddar (CXS 263-1966), Danbo (CXS 264-1966) Edam (CXS 265-1966), Gouda (CXS 266-1966), Havarti (CXS 267-1966), Samsø (CXS 268-1966), Emmental (CXS 269-1967), Tilsiter (CXS 270-1968), Saint-Paulin (CXS 271-1968) and Provolone (CXS 272-1968), as anticaking agents only: silicates calculated as silicon dioxide.

461: For the surface treatment of sliced, cut, shredded or grated cheese for products conforming to the Standards for Cheddar (CXS 263-1966), Danbo (CXS 264-1966) Edam (CXS 265-1966), Gouda (CXS 266-1966), Havarti (CXS 267-1966), Samsø (CXS 268-1966), Emmental (CXS 269-1967), Tilsiter (CXS 270-1968), Saint-Paulin (CXS 271-1968) and Provolone (CXS 272-1968) only as anticaking agents

502: Except for use in surface treatment of sliced, cut, shredded or grated cheese only for products conforming to the General Standard for Cheese (CXS 283-1978): silicon dioxide, amorphous (INS 551), calcium silicate (INS 552), magnesium silicate, synthetic (INS 553(i)), talc (INS 553(iii)) and potassium silicate (INS 560) as anticaking agents at 10,000 mg/kg, as silicon dioxide, singly or in combination.

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).

Defined In

01.6.2.1

281

Sodium propionate

GMP

3: For use in surface treatment only.

460: Except for use at 3,000 mg/kg singly or in combination: propionic acid (INS 280), sodium propionate (INS 281) and calcium propionate (INS 282) in products conforming to the Standards for Cheddar (CXS 263-1966), Danbo (CXS 264-1966) Edam (CXS 265-1966), Gouda (CXS 266-1966), Havarti (CXS 267-1966), Samsø (CXS 268-1966), Tilsiter (CXS 270-1968), Saint-Paulin (CXS 271-1968) and Provolone (CXS 272-1968).

503: Except for use in products conforming to the General Standard for Cheese (CXS 283-1978): propionic acid (INS 280), sodium propionate (INS 281) and calcium propionate (INS 282) at 3000 mg/kg as propionic acid.

XS208: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cheese in Brine (CODEX STAN 208-1999).

XS269: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Emmental (CXS 269-1967).

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).

01.6.2.1

N°

281

Food Additive or Group

Sodium propionate

Max Level

GMP

Notes

3: For use in surface treatment only.

460: Except for use at 3,000 mg/kg singly or in combination: propionic acid (INS 280), sodium propionate (INS 281) and calcium propionate (INS 282) in products conforming to the Standards for Cheddar (CXS 263-1966), Danbo (CXS 264-1966) Edam (CXS 265-1966), Gouda (CXS 266-1966), Havarti (CXS 267-1966), Samsø (CXS 268-1966), Tilsiter (CXS 270-1968), Saint-Paulin (CXS 271-1968) and Provolone (CXS 272-1968).

503: Except for use in products conforming to the General Standard for Cheese (CXS 283-1978): propionic acid (INS 280), sodium propionate (INS 281) and calcium propionate (INS 282) at 3000 mg/kg as propionic acid.

XS208: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cheese in Brine (CODEX STAN 208-1999).

XS269: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Emmental (CXS 269-1967).

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).

Defined In

01.6.2.1

553(iii)

Talc

GMP

459: Except for use at 10,000 mg/kg, singly or in combination: silicon dioxide, amorphous (INS 551), calcium silicate (INS 552), magnesium silicate, synthetic (INS 553(i)) and talc (INS 553(iii)) in products conforming to the Standards for Cheddar (CXS 263-1966), Danbo (CXS 264-1966) Edam (CXS 265-1966), Gouda (CXS 266-1966), Havarti (CXS 267-1966), Samsø (CXS 268-1966), Emmental (CXS 269-1967), Tilsiter (CXS 270-1968), Saint-Paulin (CXS 271-1968) and Provolone (CXS 272-1968), as anticaking agents only: silicates calculated as silicon dioxide.

461: For the surface treatment of sliced, cut, shredded or grated cheese for products conforming to the Standards for Cheddar (CXS 263-1966), Danbo (CXS 264-1966) Edam (CXS 265-1966), Gouda (CXS 266-1966), Havarti (CXS 267-1966), Samsø (CXS 268-1966), Emmental (CXS 269-1967), Tilsiter (CXS 270-1968), Saint-Paulin (CXS 271-1968) and Provolone (CXS 272-1968) only as anticaking agents

502: Except for use in surface treatment of sliced, cut, shredded or grated cheese only for products conforming to the General Standard for Cheese (CXS 283-1978): silicon dioxide, amorphous (INS 551), calcium silicate (INS 552), magnesium silicate, synthetic (INS 553(i)), talc (INS 553(iii)) and potassium silicate (INS 560) as anticaking agents at 10,000 mg/kg, as silicon dioxide, singly or in combination.

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).

01.6.2.1

N°

553(iii)

Food Additive or Group

Talc

Max Level

GMP

Notes

459: Except for use at 10,000 mg/kg, singly or in combination: silicon dioxide, amorphous (INS 551), calcium silicate (INS 552), magnesium silicate, synthetic (INS 553(i)) and talc (INS 553(iii)) in products conforming to the Standards for Cheddar (CXS 263-1966), Danbo (CXS 264-1966) Edam (CXS 265-1966), Gouda (CXS 266-1966), Havarti (CXS 267-1966), Samsø (CXS 268-1966), Emmental (CXS 269-1967), Tilsiter (CXS 270-1968), Saint-Paulin (CXS 271-1968) and Provolone (CXS 272-1968), as anticaking agents only: silicates calculated as silicon dioxide.

461: For the surface treatment of sliced, cut, shredded or grated cheese for products conforming to the Standards for Cheddar (CXS 263-1966), Danbo (CXS 264-1966) Edam (CXS 265-1966), Gouda (CXS 266-1966), Havarti (CXS 267-1966), Samsø (CXS 268-1966), Emmental (CXS 269-1967), Tilsiter (CXS 270-1968), Saint-Paulin (CXS 271-1968) and Provolone (CXS 272-1968) only as anticaking agents

502: Except for use in surface treatment of sliced, cut, shredded or grated cheese only for products conforming to the General Standard for Cheese (CXS 283-1978): silicon dioxide, amorphous (INS 551), calcium silicate (INS 552), magnesium silicate, synthetic (INS 553(i)), talc (INS 553(iii)) and potassium silicate (INS 560) as anticaking agents at 10,000 mg/kg, as silicon dioxide, singly or in combination.

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).

Defined In

01.6.2.1

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Note: Items in uppercase (e.g. PHOSPHATES) refer to food additive groups.