Decorations (e.g. for fine bakery wares), toppings (non-fruit) and sweet sauces (05.4.0.0)

Description

Includes ready-to-eat icings and frostings for cakes, cookies, pies and bread and flour confectionery, as well as mixes for these products. Also includes sugar- and chocolate-based coatings for baked goods. Sweet sauces and toppings include butterscotch sauce for use, e.g. on ice cream. These sweet sauces are different than the syrups (e.g. maple, caramel, and flavoured syrups for fine bakery wares and ices) included in category 11.4. Fruit-based toppings are included in 04.1.2.8. Chocolate sauce is included in 05.1.2.

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 05.4.0.0

INS No

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

Notes

Defined In

950

500 mg/kg

188: If used in combination with aspartame-acesulfame salt (INS 962), the combined maximum use level, expressed as acesulfame potassium, should not exceed this level.

478: Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars. This limitation may not apply to the appropriate use as a flavour enhancer.

05.4.0.0

950

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

500 mg/kg

Notes

188: If used in combination with aspartame-acesulfame salt (INS 962), the combined maximum use level, expressed as acesulfame potassium, should not exceed this level.

478: Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars. This limitation may not apply to the appropriate use as a flavour enhancer.

Defined In

05.4.0.0

969

20 mg/kg

478: Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars. This limitation may not apply to the appropriate use as a flavour enhancer.

05.4.0.0

969

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

20 mg/kg

Notes

478: Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars. This limitation may not apply to the appropriate use as a flavour enhancer.

Defined In

05.4.0.0

129

300 mg/kg

-

05.4.0.0

129

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

300 mg/kg

Notes

-

Defined In

05.4.0.0

123

100 mg/kg

-

05.4.0.0

123

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

100 mg/kg

Notes

-

Defined In

05.4.0.0

160b(i)

80 mg/kg

8: As bixin.

05.4.0.0

160b(i)

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

80 mg/kg

Notes

8: As bixin.

Defined In

05.4.0.0

160b(ii)

25 mg/kg

185: As norbixin.

446: Except for use at 100 mg/kg in sugar-based icings.

05.4.0.0

160b(ii)

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

25 mg/kg

Notes

185: As norbixin.

446: Except for use at 100 mg/kg in sugar-based icings.

Defined In

05.4.0.0

951

1000 mg/kg

191: If used in combination with aspartame-acesulfame salt (INS 962), the combined maximum use level, expressed as aspartame, should not exceed this level.

478: Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars. This limitation may not apply to the appropriate use as a flavour enhancer.

05.4.0.0

951

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

1000 mg/kg

Notes

191: If used in combination with aspartame-acesulfame salt (INS 962), the combined maximum use level, expressed as aspartame, should not exceed this level.

478: Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars. This limitation may not apply to the appropriate use as a flavour enhancer.

Defined In

05.4.0.0

962

500 mg/kg

113: As acesulfame potassium equivalents (the reported maximum level can be converted to an aspartame-acesulfame salt basis by dividing by 0.44). Combined use of aspartame-acesulfame salt with individual acesulfame potassium or aspartame should not exceed the individual maximum levels for acesulfame potassium or aspartame (the reported maximum level can be converted to aspartame equivalents by dividing by 0.68).

477: Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.

05.4.0.0

962

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

500 mg/kg

Notes

113: As acesulfame potassium equivalents (the reported maximum level can be converted to an aspartame-acesulfame salt basis by dividing by 0.44). Combined use of aspartame-acesulfame salt with individual acesulfame potassium or aspartame should not exceed the individual maximum levels for acesulfame potassium or aspartame (the reported maximum level can be converted to aspartame equivalents by dividing by 0.68).

477: Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.

Defined In

05.4.0.0

122

300 mg/kg

447: Except for use at 500 mg/kg in fat based or aerated products.

05.4.0.0

122

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

300 mg/kg

Notes

447: Except for use at 500 mg/kg in fat based or aerated products.

Defined In

05.4.0.0

901

GMP

-

05.4.0.0

901

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

GMP

Notes

-

Defined In

05.4.0.0

-

1500 mg/kg

13: As benzoic acid.

05.4.0.0

-

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

1500 mg/kg

Notes

13: As benzoic acid.

Defined In

05.4.0.0

160a(ii)

20000 mg/kg

-

05.4.0.0

160a(ii)

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

20000 mg/kg

Notes

-

Defined In

05.4.0.0

151

500 mg/kg

-

05.4.0.0

151

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

500 mg/kg

Notes

-

Defined In

05.4.0.0

133

500 mg/kg

-

05.4.0.0

133

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

500 mg/kg

Notes

-

Defined In

05.4.0.0

155

50 mg/kg

-

05.4.0.0

155

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

50 mg/kg

Notes

-

Defined In

05.4.0.0

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.

05.4.0.0

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.

Defined In

05.4.0.0

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.

05.4.0.0

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.

Defined In

05.4.0.0

902

GMP

-

05.4.0.0

902

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

GMP

Notes

-

Defined In

05.4.0.0

150b

50000 mg/kg

-

05.4.0.0

150b

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

50000 mg/kg

Notes

-

Defined In

05.4.0.0

150c

50000 mg/kg

-

05.4.0.0

150c

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

50000 mg/kg

Notes

-

Defined In

05.4.0.0

150d

50000 mg/kg

-

05.4.0.0

150d

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

50000 mg/kg

Notes

-

Defined In

05.4.0.0

120

500 mg/kg

178: As carminic acid.

05.4.0.0

120

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

500 mg/kg

Notes

178: As carminic acid.

Defined In

05.4.0.0

903

4000 mg/kg

-

05.4.0.0

903

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

4000 mg/kg

Notes

-

Defined In

05.4.0.0

-

100 mg/kg

-

05.4.0.0

-

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

100 mg/kg

Notes

-

Defined In

05.4.0.0

-

Max Level

100 mg/kg

Notes

-

Defined In

05.4.0.0

100(i)

500 mg/kg

-

05.4.0.0

100(i)

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

500 mg/kg

Notes

-

Defined In

05.4.0.0

-

500 mg/kg

17: As cyclamic acid.

477: Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.

05.4.0.0

-

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

500 mg/kg

Notes

17: As cyclamic acid.

477: Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.

Defined In

05.4.0.0

472e

Max Level

10000 mg/kg

Notes

-

Defined In

05.4.0.0

127

100 mg/kg

-

05.4.0.0

127

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

100 mg/kg

Notes

-

Defined In

05.4.0.0

143

100 mg/kg

-

05.4.0.0

143

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

100 mg/kg

Notes

-

Defined In

05.4.0.0

163(ii)

500 mg/kg

181: As anthocyanin.

05.4.0.0

163(ii)

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

500 mg/kg

Notes

181: As anthocyanin.

Defined In

05.4.0.0

-

300 mg/kg

27: As para-hydroxybenzoic acid.

05.4.0.0

-

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

300 mg/kg

Notes

27: As para-hydroxybenzoic acid.

Defined In

05.4.0.0

132

300 mg/kg

-

05.4.0.0

132

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

300 mg/kg

Notes

-

Defined In

05.4.0.0

-

100 mg/kg

-

05.4.0.0

-

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

100 mg/kg

Notes

-

Defined In

05.4.0.0

905d

2000 mg/kg

3: For use in surface treatment only.

05.4.0.0

905d

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

2000 mg/kg

Notes

3: For use in surface treatment only.

Defined In

05.4.0.0

961

100 mg/kg

478: Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars. This limitation may not apply to the appropriate use as a flavour enhancer.

05.4.0.0

961

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

100 mg/kg

Notes

478: Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars. This limitation may not apply to the appropriate use as a flavour enhancer.

Defined In

05.4.0.0

160c(ii)

100 mg/kg

39: On a total carotenoid basis.

05.4.0.0

160c(ii)

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

100 mg/kg

Notes

39: On a total carotenoid basis.

Defined In

05.4.0.0

-

1500 mg/kg

33: As phosphorus.

05.4.0.0

-

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

1500 mg/kg

Notes

33: As phosphorus.

Defined In

05.4.0.0

475

2000 mg/kg

368: For use at 10,000 mg/kg in whipped decorations.

05.4.0.0

475

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

2000 mg/kg

Notes

368: For use at 10,000 mg/kg in whipped decorations.

Defined In

05.4.0.0

476

Max Level

5000 mg/kg

Notes

-

Defined In

05.4.0.0

-

3000 mg/kg

-

05.4.0.0

-

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

3000 mg/kg

Notes

-

Defined In

05.4.0.0

124

50 mg/kg

-

05.4.0.0

124

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

50 mg/kg

Notes

-

Defined In

05.4.0.0

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.

05.4.0.0

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.

Defined In

05.4.0.0

405

5000 mg/kg

-

05.4.0.0

405

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

5000 mg/kg

Notes

-

Defined In

05.4.0.0

477

40000 mg/kg

-

05.4.0.0

477

Max Level

40000 mg/kg

Notes

-

Defined In

05.4.0.0

104

50 mg/kg

445: Except for use at 300 mg/kg in lemon and citrus flavoured products.

05.4.0.0

104

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

50 mg/kg

Notes

445: Except for use at 300 mg/kg in lemon and citrus flavoured products.

Defined In

05.4.0.0

-

1000 mg/kg

-

05.4.0.0

-

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

1000 mg/kg

Notes

-

Defined In

05.4.0.0

-

500 mg/kg

477: Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.

05.4.0.0

-

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

500 mg/kg

Notes

477: Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.

Defined In

05.4.0.0

904

GMP

-

05.4.0.0

904

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

GMP

Notes

-

Defined In

05.4.0.0

-

1000 mg/kg

42: As sorbic acid.

05.4.0.0

-

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

1000 mg/kg

Notes

42: As sorbic acid.

Defined In

05.4.0.0

-

10000 mg/kg

-

05.4.0.0

-

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

10000 mg/kg

Notes

-

Defined In

05.4.0.0

-

2000 mg/kg

-

05.4.0.0

-

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

2000 mg/kg

Notes

-

Defined In

05.4.0.0

-

330 mg/kg

26: As steviol equivalents.

477: Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.

05.4.0.0

-

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

330 mg/kg

Notes

26: As steviol equivalents.

477: Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars.

Defined In

05.4.0.0

955

1000 mg/kg

478: Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars. This limitation may not apply to the appropriate use as a flavour enhancer.

05.4.0.0

955

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

1000 mg/kg

Notes

478: Some Codex Members allow use of additives with sweetener function in all foods within this Food Category while others limit additives with sweetener function to those foods with significant energy reduction or no added sugars. This limitation may not apply to the appropriate use as a flavour enhancer.

Defined In

05.4.0.0

-

5000 mg/kg

387: Except for use at 20000 mg/kg in powdered sugar for fine bakery wares.

05.4.0.0

-

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

5000 mg/kg

Notes

387: Except for use at 20000 mg/kg in powdered sugar for fine bakery wares.

Defined In

05.4.0.0

110

300 mg/kg

-

05.4.0.0

110

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

300 mg/kg

Notes

-

Defined In

05.4.0.0

-

8000 mg/kg

45: As tartaric acid.

05.4.0.0

-

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

8000 mg/kg

Notes

45: As tartaric acid.

Defined In

05.4.0.0

102

500 mg/kg

-

05.4.0.0

102

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

500 mg/kg

Notes

-

Defined In

05.4.0.0

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.

05.4.0.0

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.

Defined In

05.4.0.0

-

500 mg/kg

15: On the fat or oil basis.

05.4.0.0

-

Food Additive or Group

Max Level

500 mg/kg

Notes

15: On the fat or oil basis.

Defined In

05.4.0.0

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