Lard, tallow, fish oil, and other animal fats (02.1.3.0)
Description
All animal fats and oils should be derived from animals in good health at the time of slaughter and intended for human consumption. Lard is fat rendered from the fatty tissue of swine. Edible beef fat is obtained from fresh bovine fatty tissue covering the abdominal cavity and surrounding the kidney and heart, and from other compact, undamaged fat tissues. Such fresh fat obtained at the time of slaughter is the “killing fat.” Prime beef fat (premiere jus or oleo stock) is obtained by low-heat rendering (50-55oC) of killing fat and selected fat trimmings (cutting fat). Secunda beef fat is a product with typical beef fat odor and taste obtained by rendering (60-65oC) and purifying beef fat. Rendered pork fat is fat obtained from the tissue and bones of swine. Edible tallow (dripping) is produced by the rendering of fatty tissue (excluding trimmings and cutting fat), attached muscles and bones of bovine animals or sheep. Fish oils are derived from suitable sources such as herring, sardines, sprat, and anchovies.1, 2 Other examples include: tallow and partially defatted beef or pork fatty tissue.This page provides information on the food additive provisions that are acceptable for use in foods conforming to the food category.
This food category is listed in the Annex to Table 3. Unless specifically indicated below, food additive provisions implied by Table 3 do not automatically apply to this category.
GSFA Provisions for Food Category 02.1.3.0
INS No
Food Additive or Group
Max Level
Notes
Defined In
160b(i)
10 mg/kg
512: For use in products conforming to the Standard for Edible fats and oils not Covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981) and the Standard for Named Animal Fats (CXS 211-1999) for the purposes of restoring natural colour lost in processing, or standardizing colour only.
8: As bixin.
XS329: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Fish Oils (CXS 329-2017).
02.1.3.0
N°
160b(i)
Food Additive or Group
Max Level
10 mg/kg
Notes
512: For use in products conforming to the Standard for Edible fats and oils not Covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981) and the Standard for Named Animal Fats (CXS 211-1999) for the purposes of restoring natural colour lost in processing, or standardizing colour only.
8: As bixin.
XS329: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Fish Oils (CXS 329-2017).
Defined In
02.1.3.0
300
GMP
XS19: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Edible Fats and Oils not covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981).
XS211: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Named Animal Fat (CODEX STAN 211- 1999).
02.1.3.0
N°
300
Food Additive or Group
Max Level
GMP
Notes
XS19: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Edible Fats and Oils not covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981).
XS211: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Named Animal Fat (CODEX STAN 211- 1999).
Defined In
02.1.3.0
-
500 mg/kg
10: As ascorbyl stearate.
526: Except for use in products conforming to the Standards for Fish Oils (CXS 329-2017) at 2500 mg/kg.
02.1.3.0
N°
-
Food Additive or Group
Max Level
500 mg/kg
Notes
10: As ascorbyl stearate.
526: Except for use in products conforming to the Standards for Fish Oils (CXS 329-2017) at 2500 mg/kg.
Defined In
02.1.3.0
160a(ii)
1000 mg/kg
518: Except for use in products conforming to the Standard for Edible fats and oils not covered by individual standards (CXS 19-1981) and the Standard for Named Animal Fats (CXS 211-1999) at 25 mg/kg for the purposes of restoring natural colour lost in processing, or standardizing colour only.
XS329: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Fish Oils (CXS 329-2017).
02.1.3.0
N°
160a(ii)
Food Additive or Group
Max Level
1000 mg/kg
Notes
518: Except for use in products conforming to the Standard for Edible fats and oils not covered by individual standards (CXS 19-1981) and the Standard for Named Animal Fats (CXS 211-1999) at 25 mg/kg for the purposes of restoring natural colour lost in processing, or standardizing colour only.
XS329: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Fish Oils (CXS 329-2017).
Defined In
02.1.3.0
320
200 mg/kg
130: Singly or in combination: butylated hydroxyanisole (INS 320), butylated hydroxytoluene (INS 321), tertiary butylated hydroquinone (INS 319), and propyl gallate (INS 310).
15: On the fat or oil basis.
516: Except for use in products conforming to the Standard for Edible Fats and Oils not Covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981) and the Standard for Named Animal Fats (CXS 211-1999) ): butylated hydroxyanisole (INS 320) at 175 mg/kg, butylated hydroxytoluene (INS 321) at 75 mg/kg, propyl gallate (INS 310) at 100 mg/kg, and tertiary butylhydroquinone (INS 319) at 120 mg/kg; as well, any combination of INS 320, INS 321, INS 310 and INS 319 at up to 200 mg/kg, provided the single use limits are not exceeded.
02.1.3.0
N°
320
Food Additive or Group
Max Level
200 mg/kg
Notes
130: Singly or in combination: butylated hydroxyanisole (INS 320), butylated hydroxytoluene (INS 321), tertiary butylated hydroquinone (INS 319), and propyl gallate (INS 310).
15: On the fat or oil basis.
516: Except for use in products conforming to the Standard for Edible Fats and Oils not Covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981) and the Standard for Named Animal Fats (CXS 211-1999) ): butylated hydroxyanisole (INS 320) at 175 mg/kg, butylated hydroxytoluene (INS 321) at 75 mg/kg, propyl gallate (INS 310) at 100 mg/kg, and tertiary butylhydroquinone (INS 319) at 120 mg/kg; as well, any combination of INS 320, INS 321, INS 310 and INS 319 at up to 200 mg/kg, provided the single use limits are not exceeded.
Defined In
02.1.3.0
321
200 mg/kg
130: Singly or in combination: butylated hydroxyanisole (INS 320), butylated hydroxytoluene (INS 321), tertiary butylated hydroquinone (INS 319), and propyl gallate (INS 310).
15: On the fat or oil basis.
516: Except for use in products conforming to the Standard for Edible Fats and Oils not Covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981) and the Standard for Named Animal Fats (CXS 211-1999) ): butylated hydroxyanisole (INS 320) at 175 mg/kg, butylated hydroxytoluene (INS 321) at 75 mg/kg, propyl gallate (INS 310) at 100 mg/kg, and tertiary butylhydroquinone (INS 319) at 120 mg/kg; as well, any combination of INS 320, INS 321, INS 310 and INS 319 at up to 200 mg/kg, provided the single use limits are not exceeded.
02.1.3.0
N°
321
Food Additive or Group
Max Level
200 mg/kg
Notes
130: Singly or in combination: butylated hydroxyanisole (INS 320), butylated hydroxytoluene (INS 321), tertiary butylated hydroquinone (INS 319), and propyl gallate (INS 310).
15: On the fat or oil basis.
516: Except for use in products conforming to the Standard for Edible Fats and Oils not Covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981) and the Standard for Named Animal Fats (CXS 211-1999) ): butylated hydroxyanisole (INS 320) at 175 mg/kg, butylated hydroxytoluene (INS 321) at 75 mg/kg, propyl gallate (INS 310) at 100 mg/kg, and tertiary butylhydroquinone (INS 319) at 120 mg/kg; as well, any combination of INS 320, INS 321, INS 310 and INS 319 at up to 200 mg/kg, provided the single use limits are not exceeded.
Defined In
02.1.3.0
-
25 mg/kg
512: For use in products conforming to the Standard for Edible fats and oils not Covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981) and the Standard for Named Animal Fats (CXS 211-1999) for the purposes of restoring natural colour lost in processing, or standardizing colour only.
XS329: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Fish Oils (CXS 329-2017).
02.1.3.0
N°
-
Food Additive or Group
Max Level
25 mg/kg
Notes
512: For use in products conforming to the Standard for Edible fats and oils not Covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981) and the Standard for Named Animal Fats (CXS 211-1999) for the purposes of restoring natural colour lost in processing, or standardizing colour only.
XS329: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Fish Oils (CXS 329-2017).
Defined In
02.1.3.0
472c
100 mg/kg
521: For use in products conforming to the Standard for Edible Fats and Oils not Covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981) and the Standard for Named Animal Fats (CXS 211-1999), singly or in combination: isopropyl citrates (INS 384) and citric and fatty acid esters of glycerol (INS 472c) at 100 mg/kg.
02.1.3.0
N°
472c
Food Additive or Group
Max Level
100 mg/kg
Notes
521: For use in products conforming to the Standard for Edible Fats and Oils not Covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981) and the Standard for Named Animal Fats (CXS 211-1999), singly or in combination: isopropyl citrates (INS 384) and citric and fatty acid esters of glycerol (INS 472c) at 100 mg/kg.
Defined In
02.1.3.0
100(i)
5 mg/kg
512: For use in products conforming to the Standard for Edible fats and oils not Covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981) and the Standard for Named Animal Fats (CXS 211-1999) for the purposes of restoring natural colour lost in processing, or standardizing colour only.
XS329: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Fish Oils (CXS 329-2017).
02.1.3.0
N°
100(i)
Food Additive or Group
Max Level
5 mg/kg
Notes
512: For use in products conforming to the Standard for Edible fats and oils not Covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981) and the Standard for Named Animal Fats (CXS 211-1999) for the purposes of restoring natural colour lost in processing, or standardizing colour only.
XS329: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Fish Oils (CXS 329-2017).
Defined In
02.1.3.0
472e
10000 mg/kg
XS19: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Edible Fats and Oils not covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981).
XS211: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Named Animal Fat (CODEX STAN 211- 1999).
02.1.3.0
N°
472e
Food Additive or Group
Max Level
10000 mg/kg
Notes
XS19: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Edible Fats and Oils not covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981).
XS211: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Named Animal Fat (CODEX STAN 211- 1999).
Defined In
02.1.3.0
143
GMP
XS19: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Edible Fats and Oils not covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981).
XS211: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Named Animal Fat (CODEX STAN 211- 1999).
XS329: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Fish Oils (CXS 329-2017).
02.1.3.0
N°
143
Food Additive or Group
Max Level
GMP
Notes
XS19: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Edible Fats and Oils not covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981).
XS211: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Named Animal Fat (CODEX STAN 211- 1999).
XS329: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Fish Oils (CXS 329-2017).
Defined In
02.1.3.0
314
1000 mg/kg
XS19: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Edible Fats and Oils not covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981).
XS211: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Named Animal Fat (CODEX STAN 211- 1999).
02.1.3.0
N°
314
Food Additive or Group
Max Level
1000 mg/kg
Notes
XS19: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Edible Fats and Oils not covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981).
XS211: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Named Animal Fat (CODEX STAN 211- 1999).
Defined In
02.1.3.0
132
300 mg/kg
161: Subject to national legislation of the importing country aimed, in particular, at consistency with Section 3.2 of the Preamble.
XS19: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Edible Fats and Oils not covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981).
XS211: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Named Animal Fat (CODEX STAN 211- 1999).
XS329: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Fish Oils (CXS 329-2017).
02.1.3.0
N°
132
Food Additive or Group
Max Level
300 mg/kg
Notes
161: Subject to national legislation of the importing country aimed, in particular, at consistency with Section 3.2 of the Preamble.
XS19: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Edible Fats and Oils not covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981).
XS211: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Named Animal Fat (CODEX STAN 211- 1999).
XS329: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Fish Oils (CXS 329-2017).
Defined In
02.1.3.0
384
200 mg/kg
521: For use in products conforming to the Standard for Edible Fats and Oils not Covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981) and the Standard for Named Animal Fats (CXS 211-1999), singly or in combination: isopropyl citrates (INS 384) and citric and fatty acid esters of glycerol (INS 472c) at 100 mg/kg.
02.1.3.0
N°
384
Food Additive or Group
Max Level
200 mg/kg
Notes
521: For use in products conforming to the Standard for Edible Fats and Oils not Covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981) and the Standard for Named Animal Fats (CXS 211-1999), singly or in combination: isopropyl citrates (INS 384) and citric and fatty acid esters of glycerol (INS 472c) at 100 mg/kg.
Defined In
02.1.3.0
471
GMP
525: For use in products conforming to the Standard for Edible Fats and Oils not Covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981) and the Standard for Named Animal Fats (CXS 211-1999), as an antifoaming agent in oils for deep frying only.
02.1.3.0
N°
471
Food Additive or Group
Max Level
GMP
Notes
525: For use in products conforming to the Standard for Edible Fats and Oils not Covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981) and the Standard for Named Animal Fats (CXS 211-1999), as an antifoaming agent in oils for deep frying only.
Defined In
02.1.3.0
900a
10 mg/kg
523: For use in products conforming to the Standard for Edible Fats and Oils not Covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981), as an antifoaming agent in oils for deep frying only.
XS211: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Named Animal Fat (CODEX STAN 211- 1999).
02.1.3.0
N°
900a
Food Additive or Group
Max Level
10 mg/kg
Notes
523: For use in products conforming to the Standard for Edible Fats and Oils not Covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981), as an antifoaming agent in oils for deep frying only.
XS211: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Named Animal Fat (CODEX STAN 211- 1999).
Defined In
02.1.3.0
-
5000 mg/kg
102: For use in fat emulsions for baking purposes only.
XS19: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Edible Fats and Oils not covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981).
XS211: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Named Animal Fat (CODEX STAN 211- 1999).
02.1.3.0
N°
-
Food Additive or Group
Max Level
5000 mg/kg
Notes
102: For use in fat emulsions for baking purposes only.
XS19: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Edible Fats and Oils not covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981).
XS211: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Named Animal Fat (CODEX STAN 211- 1999).
Defined In
02.1.3.0
310
200 mg/kg
130: Singly or in combination: butylated hydroxyanisole (INS 320), butylated hydroxytoluene (INS 321), tertiary butylated hydroquinone (INS 319), and propyl gallate (INS 310).
15: On the fat or oil basis.
516: Except for use in products conforming to the Standard for Edible Fats and Oils not Covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981) and the Standard for Named Animal Fats (CXS 211-1999) ): butylated hydroxyanisole (INS 320) at 175 mg/kg, butylated hydroxytoluene (INS 321) at 75 mg/kg, propyl gallate (INS 310) at 100 mg/kg, and tertiary butylhydroquinone (INS 319) at 120 mg/kg; as well, any combination of INS 320, INS 321, INS 310 and INS 319 at up to 200 mg/kg, provided the single use limits are not exceeded.
02.1.3.0
N°
310
Food Additive or Group
Max Level
200 mg/kg
Notes
130: Singly or in combination: butylated hydroxyanisole (INS 320), butylated hydroxytoluene (INS 321), tertiary butylated hydroquinone (INS 319), and propyl gallate (INS 310).
15: On the fat or oil basis.
516: Except for use in products conforming to the Standard for Edible Fats and Oils not Covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981) and the Standard for Named Animal Fats (CXS 211-1999) ): butylated hydroxyanisole (INS 320) at 175 mg/kg, butylated hydroxytoluene (INS 321) at 75 mg/kg, propyl gallate (INS 310) at 100 mg/kg, and tertiary butylhydroquinone (INS 319) at 120 mg/kg; as well, any combination of INS 320, INS 321, INS 310 and INS 319 at up to 200 mg/kg, provided the single use limits are not exceeded.
Defined In
02.1.3.0
477
10000 mg/kg
XS19: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Edible Fats and Oils not covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981).
XS211: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Named Animal Fat (CODEX STAN 211- 1999).
02.1.3.0
N°
477
Food Additive or Group
Max Level
10000 mg/kg
Notes
XS19: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Edible Fats and Oils not covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981).
XS211: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Named Animal Fat (CODEX STAN 211- 1999).
Defined In
02.1.3.0
331(i)
GMP
522: For use in products conforming to the Standard for Edible Fats and Oils not Covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981) and Named Animal Fats (CXS 211-1999).
XS329: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Fish Oils (CXS 329-2017).
02.1.3.0
N°
331(i)
Food Additive or Group
Max Level
GMP
Notes
522: For use in products conforming to the Standard for Edible Fats and Oils not Covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981) and Named Animal Fats (CXS 211-1999).
XS329: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Fish Oils (CXS 329-2017).
Defined In
02.1.3.0
484
GMP
XS19: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Edible Fats and Oils not covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981).
XS211: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Named Animal Fat (CODEX STAN 211- 1999).
02.1.3.0
N°
484
Food Additive or Group
Max Level
GMP
Notes
XS19: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Edible Fats and Oils not covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981).
XS211: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Named Animal Fat (CODEX STAN 211- 1999).
Defined In
02.1.3.0
110
300 mg/kg
161: Subject to national legislation of the importing country aimed, in particular, at consistency with Section 3.2 of the Preamble.
XS19: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Edible Fats and Oils not covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981).
XS211: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Named Animal Fat (CODEX STAN 211- 1999).
XS329: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Fish Oils (CXS 329-2017).
02.1.3.0
N°
110
Food Additive or Group
Max Level
300 mg/kg
Notes
161: Subject to national legislation of the importing country aimed, in particular, at consistency with Section 3.2 of the Preamble.
XS19: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Edible Fats and Oils not covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981).
XS211: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Named Animal Fat (CODEX STAN 211- 1999).
XS329: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Fish Oils (CXS 329-2017).
Defined In
02.1.3.0
319
200 mg/kg
130: Singly or in combination: butylated hydroxyanisole (INS 320), butylated hydroxytoluene (INS 321), tertiary butylated hydroquinone (INS 319), and propyl gallate (INS 310).
15: On the fat or oil basis.
516: Except for use in products conforming to the Standard for Edible Fats and Oils not Covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981) and the Standard for Named Animal Fats (CXS 211-1999) ): butylated hydroxyanisole (INS 320) at 175 mg/kg, butylated hydroxytoluene (INS 321) at 75 mg/kg, propyl gallate (INS 310) at 100 mg/kg, and tertiary butylhydroquinone (INS 319) at 120 mg/kg; as well, any combination of INS 320, INS 321, INS 310 and INS 319 at up to 200 mg/kg, provided the single use limits are not exceeded.
02.1.3.0
N°
319
Food Additive or Group
Max Level
200 mg/kg
Notes
130: Singly or in combination: butylated hydroxyanisole (INS 320), butylated hydroxytoluene (INS 321), tertiary butylated hydroquinone (INS 319), and propyl gallate (INS 310).
15: On the fat or oil basis.
516: Except for use in products conforming to the Standard for Edible Fats and Oils not Covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981) and the Standard for Named Animal Fats (CXS 211-1999) ): butylated hydroxyanisole (INS 320) at 175 mg/kg, butylated hydroxytoluene (INS 321) at 75 mg/kg, propyl gallate (INS 310) at 100 mg/kg, and tertiary butylhydroquinone (INS 319) at 120 mg/kg; as well, any combination of INS 320, INS 321, INS 310 and INS 319 at up to 200 mg/kg, provided the single use limits are not exceeded.
Defined In
02.1.3.0
-
200 mg/kg
46: As thiodipropionic acid.
XS211: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Named Animal Fat (CODEX STAN 211- 1999).
02.1.3.0
N°
-
Food Additive or Group
Max Level
200 mg/kg
Notes
46: As thiodipropionic acid.
XS211: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Named Animal Fat (CODEX STAN 211- 1999).
Defined In
02.1.3.0
-
300 mg/kg
527: Except for use in products conforming to the Standards for Fish Oils (CXS 329-2017), singly or in combination at 6000 mg/kg.
02.1.3.0
N°
-
Food Additive or Group
Max Level
300 mg/kg
Notes
527: Except for use in products conforming to the Standards for Fish Oils (CXS 329-2017), singly or in combination at 6000 mg/kg.
Defined In
02.1.3.0
333(iii)
GMP
507: For use in products conforming to the Standard for Edible fats and Oils Not Covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981).
XS211: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Named Animal Fat (CODEX STAN 211- 1999).
02.1.3.0
N°
333(iii)
Food Additive or Group
Max Level
GMP
Notes
507: For use in products conforming to the Standard for Edible fats and Oils Not Covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981).
XS211: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Named Animal Fat (CODEX STAN 211- 1999).
Defined In
02.1.3.0
332(ii)
GMP
507: For use in products conforming to the Standard for Edible fats and Oils Not Covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981).
XS211: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Named Animal Fat (CODEX STAN 211- 1999).
02.1.3.0
N°
332(ii)
Food Additive or Group
Max Level
GMP
Notes
507: For use in products conforming to the Standard for Edible fats and Oils Not Covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981).
XS211: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Named Animal Fat (CODEX STAN 211- 1999).
Defined In
02.1.3.0
331(iii)
GMP
522: For use in products conforming to the Standard for Edible Fats and Oils not Covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981) and Named Animal Fats (CXS 211-1999).
XS329: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Fish Oils (CXS 329-2017).
02.1.3.0
N°
331(iii)
Food Additive or Group
Max Level
GMP
Notes
522: For use in products conforming to the Standard for Edible Fats and Oils not Covered by Individual Standards (CXS 19-1981) and Named Animal Fats (CXS 211-1999).
XS329: Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Fish Oils (CXS 329-2017).
Defined In
02.1.3.0
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Note: Items in uppercase (e.g. PHOSPHATES) refer to food additive groups.
- Food Chemistry, H.-D. Belitz & W. Grosch, Springer-Verlag, Heidelberg, 1987, pp. 472-476.
- Standard for Named Animal Fats (CODEX STAN 211-1999).