On 29 January, 2022, China National Center for Food Safety Risk Assessment (CFSA) issued 5 new food additives passing the technical review of the CFSA Expert Review Committee and now opens for public comments, including 3 new food enzymes, 1 new food processing aid and 1 food additive with expanded scope. The deadline for public comments is 28 February, 2022.
(1) New food enzymes
No |
Name |
Source |
Donor |
1 |
β-glucanase |
Bacillus subtilis |
Bacillus subtilis |
2 |
Protease |
Bacillus subtilis |
Alkalihalobacillus clausii |
3 |
Trehalase |
Trichoderma reesei |
Trichoderma reesei |
The quality specification requirements of enzymes should meet the requirements of the ‘National Food Safety Standard, Food Additives, Enzymes’ (GB 1886.174)
(2) New food processing aid
No |
Name |
Function |
Usage scope |
1 |
Sodium sulfide pentahydrate |
Deacidifying agent, decolorizing agent, settling agent |
Salt production process (Maximum usage 0.065 g /kg) |
(3) Food additive with expanded scope
No |
Name |
Function |
Category number |
Food name |
Maximum level(g/kg) |
Note |
1 |
Acesulfame-K |
Sweetener |
07.03 |
biscuits |
0.6 |
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CFSA Opened Public Comments for Five New Food Additives