International Standard-Setting Activities
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Food Safety and Inspection Service
[Docket No. 97-026N]
International Standard-Setting Activities
AGENCY: Food Safety and Inspection Service, USDA.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: This notice informs the public of the sanitary and
phytosanitary standard-setting activities of the Codex Alimentarius
Commission (Codex), in accordance with section 491 of the Trade
Agreements Act of 1979, as amended by the Uruguay Round Agreements Act,
Pub. L. 103-465, 108 Stat. 4809 (1994), and seeks comments on standards
currently under consideration and recommendations for new standards. It
also lists other standard-setting activities of Codex, including
commodity standards, guidelines, codes of practice, and revised texts.
This notice covers the time periods from June 1, 1996, to May 31, 1997,
and May 31, 1997, to June 1, 1998.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments to: FSIS Docket Clerk, U.S.
Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service, Room
102, Cotton Annex, Washington, DC 20250-3700. Please state that your
comments refer to Codex and, if your comments relate to specific Codex
committees, please identify those committees in your comments and
submit a copy of your comments to the delegate from that particular
committee. All comments submitted will be available for public
inspection in the Docket Clerk's Office between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30
p.m., Monday through Friday.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Patrick J. Clerkin, Director, U.S.
Codex Office, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and
Inspection Service, 1255 22nd Street, NW, Room 311, West End Court
Building, Washington, DC 20250-3700; (202) 418-8852. For information
pertaining to particular committees, the delegate of that committee may
be contacted. (A complete list of U.S. delegates and alternate
delegates can be found in Appendix 1 to this notice.)
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The World Trade Organization (WTO) was established on January 1,
1995, as the common international institutional framework for the
conduct of trade relations among its members in matters related to the
Uruguay Round Agreements. The WTO is the successor organization to the
General Agreements on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). U.S. membership in the
WTO was approved by Congress when it enacted the Uruguay Round
Agreements Act, which was signed into law by the President on December
8, 1994. Pursuant to section 491 of the Trade Agreements Act of 1979,
as amended, the President is required to designate an agency to be
responsible for informing the public of the sanitary and phytosanitary
(SPS) standard-setting activities of each international standard-
setting organization, Codex, International Office of Epizootics, and
the International Plant Protection Convention. The President, pursuant
to Proclamation No. 6780 of March 23, 1995 (60 FR 15845), designated
the U.S. Department of Agriculture as the agency responsible for
informing the public of sanitary and phytosanitary standard-setting
activities of each international standard-setting organization. The
Secretary of Agriculture has delegated to the Administrator, Food
Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), the responsibility to inform the
public of the SPS standard-setting activities of Codex. The FSIS
Administrator has, in turn, assigned the responsibility for informing
the public to the Office of U.S. Codex Alimentarius, located in FSIS.
Codex was created in 1962 by two U.N. organizations, the Food and
Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO).
Codex is the major international organization for encouraging fair
international trade in food and protecting the health and economic
interests of consumers. Through adoption of food standards, codes of
practice, and other guidelines developed by its committees and by
promoting their adoption and implementation by governments, Codex seeks
to ensure that the world's food supply is sound, wholesome, free from
adulteration, and correctly labeled. In the United States, the United
States Department of Agriculture (USDA); the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),
and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) manage and carry out U.S.
Codex activities.
As the agency responsible for informing the public of the sanitary
and phytosanitary standard-setting activities of Codex, FSIS will
publish this notice in the Federal Register annually, setting forth the
following information:
1. The sanitary or phytosanitary standards under consideration or
planned for consideration; and
2. For each sanitary or phytosanitary standard specified:
a. A description of the consideration or planned consideration of
the standard;
b. Whether the United States is participating or plans to
participate in the consideration of the standard;
The agenda for United States participation, if any; and
d. The agency responsible for representing the United States with
respect to the standard.
To obtain copies of those standards listed in this notice that are
under consideration by Codex, please contact the Codex delegate or the
office of U.S. Codex Alimentarius. This notice also solicits public
comment on those standards that are under consideration and on
recommendations for new standards. The delegate, in conjunction with
the responsible agency, will take the comments received into account in
participating in the consideration of the standards and in proposing
matters to be considered by Codex.
The United States delegate will facilitate public participation in
the United States Government activities relating to Codex Alimentarius.
The United States delegate will maintain a list of individuals, groups,
and organizations that have expressed an interest in the activities of
the Codex committees and will disseminate information regarding United
States
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delegation activities to interested parties. This information will
include the current status of each agenda item, the United States
Government's position or preliminary position on the agenda items, and
the time and place of planning meetings and debriefing meetings
following Codex committee sessions. Please notify the appropriate U.S.
delegate or the Office of U.S. Codex Alimentarius, West End Court
Building, Room 311, Washington, DC 20250-3700, if you would like to
receive information about specific committees.
The information provided below describes the status of Codex
standard-setting activities by the Codex Committees for the two year
period from June 1, 1996 to June 1, 1998. In addition, the following
information is included with this Federal Register notice:
Appendix 1. List of U.S. Codex Officials (includes U.S. delegates and
alternate delegates).
Appendix 2. Timetable of Codex Sessions (June 1996 through June 1998)
Appendix 3. Definitions for the Purpose of Codex Alimentarius
Appendix 4.
(A) Uniform Procedure for the Elaboration of Codex Standards and
Related Texts
(B) Uniform Accelerated Procedure for the Elaboration of Codex
Standards and Related Texts
Appendix 5. Nature of Codex Standards
Done at Washington, DC on: May 15, 1997.
Thomas J. Billy,
Administrator.
Codex Alimentarius Commission and Executive Committee
The Codex Alimentarius Commission will hold its Twenty-second
Session on June 23-28, 1997 in Geneva, Switzerland. At that time it
will consider the standards, codes of practice, and related matters
brought to its attention by the general subject committees,
commodity committees, and member delegations.
Prior to the Commission meeting, the Executive Committee will
meet on June 19-20 in Geneva. It is composed of the chairperson,
vice-chairperson and six further members elected from the
Commission, one from each of the following geographic regions:
Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, North
America, and South-West Pacific. The committee may make proposals to
the Commission regarding the general orientation and program work of
the Commission, study special problems and help implement the
program as approved by the Commission.
Codex Committee on Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Foods
The Codex Committee on Residues of Veterinary Drugs determines
priorities for the consideration of residues of veterinary drugs in
foods and recommends Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs) for veterinary
drugs. A Codex Maximum Limit for Residues of Veterinary Drugs
(MRLVD) is the maximum concentration of residue resulting from the
use of a veterinary drug (expressed in mg/kg or ug/kg on a fresh
weight basis) that is recommended by the Codex Alimentarius
Commission to be legally permitted or recognized as acceptable in or
on a food.
An MRLVD is based on the type and amount of residue considered
to be without any toxicological hazard for human health as expressed
by the Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI)*, or on the basis of a
temporary ADI that utilizes an additional safety factor. An MRLVD
also takes into account other relevant public health risks as well
as food technological aspects.
When establishing an MRLVD, consideration is also given to
residues that occur in food of plant origin and/or the environment.
Furthermore, the MRLVD may be reduced to be consistent with good
practices in the use of veterinary drugs and to the extent that
practical analytical methods are available.
*Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI): An estimate by the Joint FAO/WHO
Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) of the amount of a
veterinary drug, expressed on a body weight basis, that can be
ingested daily over a lifetime without appreciable health risk
(standard man = 60 kg).
Information about committee actions can be found in ALINORMS 97/
31 and 97/31A. Residues of Veterinary Drugs in Foods to be
considered at the Twenty-Second Session of the Codex Alimentarius
Commission include the following:
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Status of US participation/
Codex committee Standard consideration agenda Responsible agency
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Residues of Veterinary Drugs Moxidectin....... MRLs Under Yes................... HHS/FDA
in Foods (to be considered at Consideration at
Twenty-second Session of the Step 8 cattle
Codex Alimentarius and sheep.
Commission) (CAC) Ref.
ALINORM 97/31 and 97/31A.
Levamisole....... MRLs Under Yes................... HHS/FDA
Consideration at
Step 8.
Triclabendazole.. MRLs Under Yes................... HHS/FDA
Consideration at
Step 8.
Carazolol........ MRLs Under Yes................... HHS/FDA
Consideration at
Step 8.
Bovine MRLs Under Yes................... HHS/FDA
Somatotropin. Consideration at
Step 8.
Doramectin....... MRLs Under Yes................... HHS/FDA
Consideration at
Step 8.
Spiramycin....... MRLs Under Yes................... HHS/FDA
Consideration at
Step 8.
Moxidectin....... MRLs Under Yes................... HHS/FDA
Consideration at
Step 5/8 deer.
Oxtetracycline... MRLs Under Yes................... HHS/FDA
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Abamectin........ MRLs Under Yes................... HHS/FDA
Consideration at
Step 5.
Azaperone........ MRLs Under Yes................... HHS/FDA
Consideration at
Step 5.
Chlortetracycline MRLs Under Yes................... HHS/FDA
, Consideration at
oxytetracycline Step 5.
and tetracycline.
Cypermethrin..... MRLs Under Yes................... HHS/FDA
Consideration at
Step 5.
Residues of Veterinary Drugs Cypermethrin..... MRLs Under Yes................... HHS/FDA
in Foods (to be considered at Consideration at
Twenty-second Session of the Step 5.
Codex Alimentarius
Commission) (CAC) Ref.
ALINORM 97/31 and 97/31A.
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Dexamethasone.... MRLs Under Yes................... HHS/FDA
Consideration at
Step 5.
Diclazuril....... MRLs Under Yes................... HHS/FDA
Consideration at
Step 5.
Dihydrostreptomyc MRLs Under Yes................... HHS/FDA
in and Consideration at
streptomycin. Step 5.
Febantal/ MRLs Under Yes................... HHS/FDA
Fenbendazole/ Consideration at
Oxfendazole. Step 5.
Gentamicin....... MRLs Under Yes................... HHS/FDA
Consideration at
Step 5.
Neomycin......... MRLs Under Yes................... HHS/FDA
Consideration at
Step 5.
Spectinomycin.... MRLs Under Yes................... HHS/FDA
Consideration at
Step 5.
Thiamphenicol.... MRLs Under Yes................... HHS/FDA
Consideration at
Step 5.
Tilmicosin....... MRLs Under Yes................... HHS/FDA
Consideration at
Step 5.
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In addition, the following matter will be brought to the
attention of the 22nd Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission
in June 1997 for adoption:
Amendments to Methods of Analysis for Previously
Adopted Maximum Residue Limits for Veterinary Drugs
Priority List of Veterinary Drugs Requiring Evaluation
or Reevaluation.
Responsible Agency:
HHS/FDA
USDA/FSIS
US Participation: Yes
Food Additives and Contaminants
The Codex Committee on Food Additives and Contaminants (CCFAC)
establishes or endorses permitted maximum or guideline levels for
individual food additives, contaminants, and naturally occurring
toxicants in food and animal feed. The 29th Session of the CCFAC met
March 17-21, 1997, in the Hague, The Netherlands. The 30th Session
of the CCFAC is tentatively scheduled for March 9-13, 1998, in the
Hague, The Netherlands. The following matters contained in ALINORMS
12 and 12A are under consideration by the CCFAC:
Food Additives
Proposed Draft General Standard for Food Additives:
Preamble (forward to Commission at Step 8); Annex A (Guidelines for
the Estimation of Appropriate Levels of Use of Food Additives) to be
revised for consideration at Step 5; additives with nonnumerical
JECFA ADIs (forward to Commission at Step 5 with recommendation to
adopt Step 8); antioxidants, preservatives, stabilizers, thickeners,
sweeteners with numerical JECFA ADIs (forward to Commission at Step
5); colours, colour retention agents, bulking agents, and
emulsifiers (Step 3) (see Table 1, below); and
Specifications for the following food additives are
recommended by the CCFAC for adoption by the Twenty-second Session
of the Codex Commission; acesulfame K, alitame, ammonia solution,
benzoic acid, benzyl alcohol, calcium benzoate, calcium cyclamate,
calcium dihydrogen phosphate, calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate,
carmines, curcumin, cyclohexysulfamic acid, dodecyl gallate, ethyl
acetate, ethyl alcohol, glycerol ester of wood rosin, hydrochloride
acid, isomalt, konjac flour, lactic acid, nitrogen, octyl gallate,
phosphoric acid, polydextrose, potassium benzoate, potassium
bromate, potassium nitrate, propyl gallate, sodium benzoate, sodium
cyclamate, sodium metaphosphate (insoluable), sodium nitrate, sodium
nitrite, sodium polyphosphates (glassy), sodium stearoyl-2-
lactylate, sorbitol syrup, stearyl tartrate, sucrose acetate
isobutyrate, triacetin, and xylitol. Specifications for the
following flavouring agents are recommended by the CCFAC for
adoption by the Twenty-second Session of the Codex Commission: allyl
butyrate, allyl 2-ethylbutyrate, allyl hexanoate, allyl isovalerate,
allyl nonanoate, allyl octanoate, benzaldehyde, benzyl acetate,
benzyl alcohol, benzyl benzoate, ethyl alcohol, ethyl butyrate,
ethyl decanoate, ethyl dodecanoate, ethyl formate, ethyl heptanoate,
ethyl hexadecanoate, ethyl hexanoate, ethyl octadecanoate, ethyl
pentanoate, ethyl propionate, ethyl tetradecanoate, isoamyl alcohol,
isoamyl formate, isoamyl hexanoate, and isoamyl propionate.
Specifications for the following food additives are recommended by
the CCFAC for adoption after changes considered editorial have been
made by the Twenty-second Session of the Codex Commission:
``-cyclodextrin, lactitol, maltitol, mannitol, mineral oil
(high viscosity), sodium thiocyanate, and sorbitol.
Specifications for the following flavouring agents are
recommended by the CCFAC for adoption after changes considered
editorial have been made by the Twenty-second Session of the Codex
Commission: allyl heptanoate, allyl phenoxyacetate, allyl 10-
undecanoate, and ethyl acetate.
Contaminants
Proposed Draft General Standard for Contaminants and
Toxicants in Food Annexes I (Criteria for the Establishment of
Maximum Levels in Foods), II (Procedure for Risk Management
Decisions), and III (Format of the Standard) to be forwarded to the
Twenty-second Session of the Commission at Step 8;
Proposed Draft General Standard for Contaminants and
Toxicants in Food: Introduction section of Annex IV (see attached
list) and the whole of Annex V (Food Categorisation System to be
used in the GSC) to be forwarded to the Twenty-second Session of the
Codex Committee for adoption at Step 8;
Position paper on zearalenone to be prepared for the
30th CCFAC;
Proposed Draft Code of Practice for the Reduction of
Aflatoxins in Raw Materials and Supplementary Feeding stuffs for
Milk-Producing Animals at Step 8;
Position paper on Ochratoxin A to be revised and to
include proposed maximum levels;
The CCFAC decided to discontinue consideration of the
guideline level of 0.5 mg/kg lead in the Draft Guideline Levels for
Cadmium and Lead in Cereals, Pulses and Legumes at Step 7 in view of
its decision to include a level of 0.2 mg/kg in the General Standard
for Contaminants and Toxins. The CCFAC decided to maintain the
guideline level of 0.1 mg/kg cadmium at Step 7;
Responsible Agency: HHS/FDA
U.S. Participation: Yes
Food Additives
For the purposes of Codex, a food additive means any substance
not normally consumed as a food by itself and not normally used as a
typical ingredient in the food, whether or not it has nutritive
value, the intentional addition of which to food for a technological
(including organoleptic) purpose in the manufacture, processing,
preparation, treatment, packing, packaging, transport, or holding of
such food results, or may be reasonably expected to result (directly
or indirectly), in it or its by-products becoming a component of or
otherwise affecting the characteristics of such foods. The food
additive term does not include ``contaminants'' or substances added
to food for maintaining or improving nutritional qualities.
The General Standard for Food Additives (GSFA) will set forth
maximum levels of use of food additives in various foods and food
categories. The maximum levels will be based on the food additive
provisions of previously established Codex commodity
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standards, as well as on the use of the additives in non-
standardized foods.
Only those food additives for which an acceptable daily intake
(ADI) has been established by the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on
Food Additives (JECFA) will be included in the general Standard for
Food Additives (GSFA). The draft GSFA, which is being developed in
stages, currently covers only those JECFA-reviewed food additives
that have non-numerical JECFA ADIs and additives with numerical
JECFA ADIs that are used as antioxidants, preservatives,
stabilizers, thickeners, and sweeteners. All of the additives that
are currently under consideration for inclusion in the draft GFSA
are listed below.
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Status of US participation/
Codex committee Substance consideration agenda Responsible agency
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(Food Additives and Acesulfame Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Contaminants) Ref. ALINORM 97/ Potassium. Under
12 and 97/12A. Consideration at
Step 5.
Acetic Acid....... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Acetic and Fatty Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Acid Esters of Under
Glycerol. Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Acetylated Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Distarch Adipate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Acetylated Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Distarch Under
Phosphate. Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Acid Treated Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Starch. Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
(Food Additives and Agar.............. Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Contaminants) Ref. ALINORM 97/ Under
12 and 97/12A. Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Alginic Acid...... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Alitame........... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Alkaline Treated Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Starch. Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Allura Red AC..... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 3.
Alpha-Amylase Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
(Aspergillus Under
oryzae, var.). Consideration at
Step 3.
Alpha-amylase Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
(Bacillus Under
megaterium Consideration at
expressed in Step 5/8.
Bacillus
subtilis).
Alpha-amylase Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
(Bacillus Under
stearothermophilu Consideration at
s expressed in Step 5/8.
Bacillus
subtilis).
Alpha-amylase Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
(Bacillus Under
stearothermophilu Consideration at
s). Step 5/8.
Alpha-amylase ( Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Bacillus Under
subtilis). Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Alpha-amylase Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
(Carbohydrase) Under
(Bacillus Consideration at
lichenforms). Step 5/8.
Aluminum Ammonium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Sulphate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Aluminum Silicate. Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
(Food Additives and Amaranth.......... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Contaminants) Ref. ALINORM 97/ Under
12 and 97/12A. Consideration at
Step 3.
Ammonium Acetate.. Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Ammonium Alginate. Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Ammonium Carbonate Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Ammonium Chloride. Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Ammonium Citrate.. Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Ammonium Fumarate. Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Ammonium Hydrogen Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Carbonate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Ammonium Hydroxide Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Ammonium Lactate.. Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Ammonium Malate, Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
D,L-. Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Ammonium Polyphos- Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
phate. Under
Consideration at
Step 3.
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Ammonium Sulphate. Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Annato Extracts Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
(Includes Bixin Under
and Norbixin). Consideration at
Step 3.
Anoxomer.......... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
(Food Additives and Ascorbic Acid..... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Contaminants) Ref. ALINORM 97/ Under
12 and 97/12A. Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Ascorbyl Palmitate Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Ascorbyl Stearate. Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Aspartame......... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Azorubin.......... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 3.
Beeswax, White and Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Yellow. Under
Consideration at
Step 3.
Beet Red.......... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Benzoic Acid...... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
BHA............... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
BHT............... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Bleached Starch... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Bone Phosphate Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
(Essentially Under
Calcium Phosphate Consideration at
Tribasic). Step 3.
Brilliant Black PN Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 3.
Brilliant Blue FCF Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 3.
Bromelain......... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
(Food Additives and Brown HT.......... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Contaminants) Ref. ALINORM 97/ Under
12 and 97/12A. Consideration at
Step 3.
Calcium Acetate... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Calcium Alginate.. Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Calcium Aluminum Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Silicate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Calcium Ascorbate. Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Calcium Benzoate.. Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Calcium Carbonate. Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Calcium Chloride.. Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Calcium Citrate... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Calcium Dihydrogen Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Diphosphate. Under
Consideration at
Step 3.
Calcium Disodium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Ethylenediaminete Under
tra-acetate. Consideration at
Step 5.
Calcium Formate... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Calcium Gluconate. Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Calcium Glutamate, Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
DL, L-. Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Calcium Guanylate, Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
5'. Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
(Food Additives and Calcium Hydrogen Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Contaminants) Ref. ALINORM 97/ Sulphite. Under
12 and 97/12A. Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Calcium Hydroxide. Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Calcium Inosinate, Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
5'. Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
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Calcium Lactate... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Calcium Malate, D, Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
L-. Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Calcium Oleyl Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Lactylate. Under
Consideration at
Step 3.
Calcium Oxide..... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Calcium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Polyphosphate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Calcium Propionate Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Calcium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Ribonucleotides, Under
5'-. Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Calcium Silicate.. Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Calcium Sorbate... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Calcium Stearoyl Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Lactylate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Calcium Sulphate.. Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Calcium Sulphite.. Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
(Food Additives and Candelilla Wax.... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Contaminants) Ref. ALINORM 97/ Under
12 and 97/12A. Consideration at
Step 3.
Canthaxanthin..... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 3.
Caramel Colour, Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Class I. Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Caramel Colour, Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Class III. Under
Consideration at
Step 3.
Caramel Colour, Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Class IV. Under
Consideration at
Step 3.
Carbon Dioxide.... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Carmines (Includes Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Aluminum and Under
Calcium Lakes of Consideration at
Carminic Acid). Step 3.
Carnuba Wax....... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 3.
Carob Bean Gum.... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Carotenes, Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Vegetable. Under
Consideration at
Step 3.
Carotene, -(synthetic). Under
Consideration at
Step 3.
Carotene, -apo-8'-. Under
Consideration at
Step 3.
Carotenic Acid, Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
-apo-8', Under
methyl or ethyl Consideration at
ester. Step 3.
Carrageenan....... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Chlorophyll s..... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
(Food Additives and Chlorophylls, Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Contaminants) Ref. ALINORM 97/ Copper Complex. Under
12 and 97/12A. Consideration at
Step 3.
Chlorophyllin Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Copper Complex, Under
Sodium and Consideration at
Potassium salts. Step 3.
Cholic Acid....... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 3.
Citric Acid....... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Citric and Fatty Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Acid Esters of Under
Glycerol. Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Curcumin.......... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 3.
Cyclamates (acid Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
and Na, K, Ca Under
salts). Consideration at
Step 5.
Dextrins, White Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
and Yellow, Under
Roasted Starch. Consideration at
Step 5/8.
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Diacetyltartaric Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Acid and Fatty Under
Acid Esters of Consideration at
Glycerol. Step 5.
Dicalcium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Diphosphate. Under
Consideration at
Step 3.
Dicalcium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Orthophosphate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Dilauryl Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Thiodipropionate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Dimagnesium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Orthophosphate. Under
Consideration at
Step 3.
Dimethyl Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Dicarbonate. Under
Consideration at
Step 3.
(Food Additives and Dioctyl Sodium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Contaminants) Ref. ALINORM 97/ Sulfosuccinate. Under
12 and 97/12A. Consideration at
Step 5.
Diphenyl.......... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Dipotassium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Diphosphate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Dipotassium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Guanylate, 5'. Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Dipotassium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Inosinate, 5'. Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Dipotassium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Orthophosphate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Dipotassium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Tartrate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Disodium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Diphosphate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Disodium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Ethylenediaminete Under
tra-acetate. Consideration at
Step 5.
Disodium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Guanylate, 5'. Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Disodium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Inosinate, 5'. Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Disodium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Orthophosphate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Disodium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Ribonucleotides, Under
5'. Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Disodium Tartrate. Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Disodium Phosphate Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
(Food Additives and Enzyme Treated Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Contaminants) Ref. ALINORM 97/ Starch. Under
12 and 97/12A. Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Erythorbic Acid... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Erythrosine....... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 3.
Ethyl Cellulose... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Ethyl Hydroxyethyl Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Cellulose. Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Ethyl p- Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Hydroxybenzoate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Ethyl Maltol...... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Fast Green FCF.... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 3.
Ferrous Gluconate. Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Ferrous Lactate... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 3.
Formic Acid....... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Fumaric Acid...... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Gellan Gum........ Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Glucono delta- Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
lactone. Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Glucose Oxidase Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
(Aspergillus Under
niger, var.). Consideration at
Step 5/8.
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(Food Additives and Glutamic Acid, L-. Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Contaminants) Ref. ALINORM 97/ Under
12 and 97/12A. Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Glycerol.......... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Glycerol Ester of Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Wood Rosin. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Grape Skin Extract Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 3.
Guaiac Resin...... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Guanylic Acid, 5'. Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Guar Gum.......... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Gum Arabic........ Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Hexamethylene Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Tetramine. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Hydrochloric Acid. Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Hydroxypropyl Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Cellulose. Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Hydroxypropyl Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Distarch Under
Phosphate. Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Hydroxypropyl Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Methyl Cellulose. Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Hydroxypropyl Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Starch. Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Indigotine........ Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 3.
(Food Additives and Inosinic Acid, 5'. Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Contaminants) Ref. ALINORM 97/ Under
12 and 97/12A. Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Insoluable Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Polyvinylpyrrolid Under
one. Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Iron Carbonate.... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Iron Oxides Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
(Black, Red, & Under
Yellow). Consideration at
Step 3.
Isomalt........... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Isopropyl Citrates Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Karaya Gum........ Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Konjac Flour...... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Lactic Acid....... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Lactic and Fatty Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Acid Esters of Under
Glycerol. Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Lactitol.......... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Lethicin.......... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Lipase (Animal Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Sources). Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Lipase Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
(Aspergillus Under
oryzae, var.). Consideration at
Step 5/8.
(Food Additives and Lysozyme, Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Contaminants) Ref. ALINORM 97/ Hydrochloride. Under
12 and 97/12A. Consideration at
Step 3.
Magnesium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Carbonate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Magnesium Chloride Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Magnesium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Glutamate, DL, L-. Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Magnesium Hydrogen Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Carbonate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Magnesium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Hydroxide. Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Magnesium Lactate, Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
DL, L-. Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
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Magnesium Oxide... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Magnesium Silicate Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
(Synthetic). Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Magnesium Sulphate Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Malic Acid, D, L-. Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Malitol (Including Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Malitol Syrup). Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Maltol............ Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Mannitol.......... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Methyl Cellulose.. Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
(Food Additives and Methyl Ethyl Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Contaminants) Ref. ALINORM 97/ Cellulose. Under
12 and 97/12A. Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Methyl p- Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Hydroxybenzoate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Microcrystalline Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Cellulose. Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Microcrystalline Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Wax, Synthetic. Under
Consideration at
Step 3.
Mineral Oil....... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Mono-and Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Diglycerides. Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Monoammonium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Glutamate, L-. Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Monocalcium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Orthophosphate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Monopotassium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Glutamate, L-. Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Monopotassium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Orthophosphate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Monopotassium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Tartrate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Monosodium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Glutamate, L-. Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Monosodium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Orthophosphate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Monosodium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Tartrate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Monosodium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Phosphate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
(Food Additives and Nisin............. Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Contaminants) Ref. ALINORM 97/ Under
12 and 97/12A. Consideration at
Step 5.
Nitrogen.......... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Orthophenylphenol. Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Orthophosphoric Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Acid. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Oxidized Starch... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Papain............ Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Pectins (Amidated Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
and non-Amidated). Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Pentapotassium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Triphosphate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Pentasodium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Triphosphate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Phosphated Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Distarch Under
Phosphate. Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Pimaricin......... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Polydextroses..... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Polyethylene Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Glycol. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
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Polyglycerol Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Esters of Fatty Under
Acids. Consideration at
Step 5.
(Food Additives and Polyglycerol Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Contaminants) Ref. ALINORM 97/ Esters of Under
12 and 97/12A. Interesterified Consideration at
Ricinoleic Acid. Step 5.
Polyoxyethylene Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
(8) Stearate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Polysorbates 20, Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
40, 60, 65, and Under
80. Consideration at
Step 5.
Polyvinylpyrrolido Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
ne. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Ponceau 4R........ Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 3.
Potassium Acetate. Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Potassium Benzoate Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Potassium Alginate Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Potassium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Ascorbate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Potassium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Bisulphate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Potassium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Carbonate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Potassium Chloride Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Potassium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Dihydrogen Under
Citrate. Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Potassium Hydrogen Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Carbonate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
(Food Additives and Potassium Hydrogen Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Contaminants) Ref. ALINORM 97/ Malate, D, L-. Under
12 and 97/12A. Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Potassium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Hydroxide. Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Potassium Lactate Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
(Solution). Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Potassium Malate, Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
D, L-. Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Potassium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Metabisul- phate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Potassium Nitrate. Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Potassium Polyphos- Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
phate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Potassium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Propiniate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Potassium Silicate Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Potassium Sodium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Tartrate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Potassium Sorbate. Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Potassium Sulphate Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Potassium Sulphite Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Powdered Cellulose Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
(Food Additives and Processed Eucheuma Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Contaminants) Ref. ALINORM 97/ Seaweed. Under
12 and 97/12A. Consideration at
Step 5.
Propane........... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Propionic Acid.... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Propyl Gallate.... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Propyl p-Hydroxy- Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
benzoate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Propylene Glycol.. Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Propylene Glycol Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Alginate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
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Propylene Glycol Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Esters of Fatty Under
Acids. Consideration at
Step 5.
Quinoline Yellow.. Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 3.
Red 2G............ Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 3.
Riboflavin........ Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 3.
Riboflavin 5'- Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Phosphate, Sodium. Under
Consideration at
Step 3.
Saccharin (and Na, Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
K, Ca, salts). Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Salts of Fatty Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Acids (Ammonium, Under
Calcium, Consideration at
Potassium, Step 5/8.
Sodium).
(Food Additives and Silicon Dioxide Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Contaminants) Ref. ALINORM 97/ (Amorphous). Under
12 and 97/12A. Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Sodium Acetate.... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Sodium Alginate... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Sodium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Aluminosilicate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Sodium Aluminum Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Phosphate-Acidic. Under
Consideration at
Step 3.
Sodium Aluminum Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Phosphate-Basic. Under
Consideration at
Step 3.
Sodium Ascorbate.. Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Sodium Benzoate... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Sodium Calcium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Polyphosphate. Under
Consideration at
Step 3.
Sodium Carbonate.. Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Sodium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Carboxymethyl Under
Cellulose. Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Sodium Diacetate.. Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Sodium Dihydrogen Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Citrate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Sodium Ethyl p- Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Hydroxybenzoate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
(Food Additives and Sodium Erythorbate Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Contaminants) Ref. ALINORM 97/ Under
12 and 97/12A. Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Sodium Formate.... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Sodium Fumarate... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Sodium Hydrogen Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Carbonate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Sodium Hydrogen Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Malate, D, L-. Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Sodium Hydrogen Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Sulphite. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Sodium Hydroxide.. Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Sodium Lactate Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
(Solution). Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Sodium Malate, D, Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
L-. Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Sodium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Metabisulphite. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Sodium Methyl p- Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Hydroxybenzoate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Sodium Nitrate.... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Sodium Nitrite.... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Sodium Oleyl Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Lactylate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
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(Food Additives and Sodium o- Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Contaminants) Ref. ALINORM 97/ Phenylphenol. Under
12 and 97/12A. Consideration at
Step 5.
Sodium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Polyphosphate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Sodium Propionate. Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Sodium Propyl p- Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Hydroxybenzoate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Sodium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Sesquicarbonate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Sodium Silicate... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Sodium Sorbate.... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Sodium Sulphite... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Sodium Stearoyl Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Lactylate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Sodium Sulphate... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Sodium Sulphite... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Sorbic Acid....... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Sorbitan Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Monolaurate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Sorbitan Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Monooleate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
(Food Additives and Sorbitan Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Contaminants) Ref. ALINORM 97/ Monpalmitate. Under
12 and 97/12A. Consideration at
Step 5.
Sorbitan Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Monostearate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Sorbitan Trioleate Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Sorbitan Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Triesterate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Sorbitol Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
(Including Under
Sorbitol Syrup). Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Stannous Chloride. Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Starch Acetate.... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Starch Sodium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Octenylsuccinate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Stearyl Citrate... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 3.
Stearyl Tartrate.. Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 3.
Sucralose......... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Sucroglycerides... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Sucrose Acetate Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Isobutyrate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Sucrose Fatty Acid Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Esters. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
(Food Additives and Sulphur Dioxide... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Contaminants) Ref. ALINORM 97/ Under
12 and 97/12A. Consideration at
Step 5.
Sunset Yellow FCF. Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 3.
Talc.............. Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Tara Gum.......... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Tartaric, Acetic Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
and Fatty Acid Under
Esters of Consideration at
Glycerol (Mixed). Step 5/8.
Tartaric Acid Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
(L(+)-). Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
tert- Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Butylhydroquinone Under
(TBHQ). Consideration at
Step 5.
Tetrapotassium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Diphos- phate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
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Tetrasodium Diphos- Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
phate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Thaumatin......... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Thiodipropi- onic Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Acid. Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Titanium Oxide.... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Tocopherols Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
(Mixed, Under
Concentrate). Consideration at
Step 5.
(Food Additives and Tocopheral, alpha- Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Contaminants) Ref. ALINORM 97/ Under
12 and 97/12A. Consideration at
Step 5.
Tocopherals, Delta- Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
, Synthetic. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Tocopherals, Gamma- Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
, Synthetic. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Tragacanth Gum.... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Triacetin......... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Triammonium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Citrate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Tricalcium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Orthophosphate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Triethyl Citrate.. Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Tripotassium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Citrate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Tripotassium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Orthophosphate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Trisodium Citrate. Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
Trisodium Diphos- Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
phate. Under
Consideration at
Step 3.
Trisodium Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Orthophosphate. Under
Consideration at
Step 5.
Xanthan Gum....... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Under
Consideration at
Step 5/8.
(Food Additives and Xylitol........... Maximum Levels Yes................ HHS/FDA
Contaminants) Ref. ALINORM 97/ Under
12 and 97/12A. Consideration at
Step 5/8.
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Contaminants
A contaminant means any substance not intentionally added to
food, which is present in such food as a result of the production
(including operations carried out in crop husbandry, animal
husbandry and veterinary medicine), manufacture, processing,
preparation, treatment, packing, packaging, transport, or holding of
such food or as a result of environmental contamination. The term
contaminant does not include insect fragments, rodent hairs, and
other extraneous matter.
The Codex maximum level (ML) for a contaminant or naturally
occurring toxicant in a food or feed commodity is the maximum
concentration of that substance recommended by the Codex
Alimentarius Commission to be legally permitted in that commodity.
The ML is intended to ensure free movement of food in international
trade while protecting the health of the consumer.
The General Standard for Contaminants and Toxins in Foods will
establish maximum levels for contaminants in foods based on the
following considerations: toxicological data, human exposure
estimates, availability of analytical procedures, fair trade and
technological implications, regional variations, risk assessment,
and risk management.
The criteria for inclusion of a maximum level for a contaminant
in a food are: (a) consumption of the contaminated food presents a
significant risk to consumers; and (b) the existence of actual
problems in trade of food. The contaminants currently being examined
to determine whether they meet these criteria for inclusion in the
Codex General Standard for Contaminants and Toxins are listed below.
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Status of U.S. participation/
Codex committee Standard consideration agenda Responsible agency
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(CCFAC) Ref. ALINORM 97/12.... Arsenic.......... Position Paper to Yes................... HHS/FDA
be revised for
discussion
during the 1998
CCFAC.
Cadmium.......... Position Paper to Yes................... HHS/FDA
be revised for
discussion
during the 1998
CCFAC.
(CCFAC) Ref. ALINORM 97/12.... Lead............. Forwarded draft Yes................... HHS/FDA
maximum levels
to the
Commission at
Step 5 with
recommendation
for adoption.
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Patulin.......... 29th CCFAC Yes................... HHS/FDA
requested
additional
information.
Position Paper
will be revised
for discussion
during 1998 CFAC.
Tin.............. 29th CCFAC Yes................... HHS/FDA
requested
additional
information.
Position Paper
will be revised
for discussion
during 1998
CCCAC.
Aflatoxin M1..... 29th CCFAC Yes................... HHS/FDA
maintained draft
maximum levels
in milk at Step
7.
Aflatoxins in Raw Draft Codex Yes................... HHS/FDA
Peanuts. Guideline Levels
and Sampling
Plans for Total
Aflatoxins in
raw shelled
peanuts at Step
7.
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Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues
The Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues recommends to the
Codex Alimentarius Commission establishment of maximum limits for
pesticide residues for specific food items or in groups of food. A
Codex Maximum Limit for Pesticide Residues (MRLP) is the maximum
concentration of a pesticide residue (expressed as mg/kg),
recommended by the Codex Alimentarius Commission to be legally
permitted in or on food commodities and animal feeds. Foods derived
from commodities that comply with the respective MRLPs are intended
to be toxicologically acceptable, that is, consideration of the
various dietary residue intake estimates and determinations both at
the national and international level in comparison with the ADI*,
should indicate that foods complying with Codex MRLPs are safe for
human consumption.
Codex MRLPs are primarily intended to apply in international
trade and are derived from reviews conducted by the Joint Meeting on
Pesticide Residues (JMPR) following:
(a) Review of residue data from supervised trials and supervised
uses including those reflecting national good agricultural practices
(GAP). Data from supervised trials conducted at the highest
nationally recommended, authorized, or registered uses are included
in the review. In order to accommodate variations in national pest
control requirements, Codex MRLPs take into account the higher
levels shown to arise in such supervised trials, which are
considered to represent effective pest control practices, and
(b) Toxicological assessment of the pesticide and its residue.
MRLs recommended for advancement to steps 5 or 8 by the 28th and
29th CCPRs will be considered by the 22nd Session of the Codex
Alimentarius Commission in June 1997.
*Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) of a chemical is the daily intake
which, during an entire lifetime, appears to be without appreciable
risk to the health of the consumer on the basis of all the known
facts at the time of the evaluation of the chemical by the Joint
FAO/WHO Meeting on Pesticide Residues. It is expressed in milligrams
of the chemical per kilogram of body weight.
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Status of US Participation/
Codex committee Standard consideration agenda Responsible agency
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Pesticide Residues (considered Aldicarb......... MRLs under Yes................... EPA
at the 28th and 29th CCPRs consideration at
(Annex II to ALINORMS 97/42 Steps 5 and 5/8
and 97/42A). and CXL
deletions.
Aldrin/dieldrin.. EMRLs at Step 8.. Yes................... EPA
Azinphos-methyl.. MRLs under Yes................... EPA
consideration at
Steps 5/8 and 8
and CXL
deletions.
Pesticide Residues (considered Bentazone........ MRLs under Yes................... EPA
at the 28th and 29th Session consideration at
of the Codex Committee on Step 8.
Pesticide Residues (Annex II
to ALINORMS 97/24 and 97/24A).
Bifenthrin....... MRLs under Yes................... EPA
consideration at
Step 8.
Bromide Ion...... MRLs under Yes................... EPA
consideration at
Step 8 and CXL
deletions.
Bromopropylate... MRLs under Yes................... EPA
consideration at
Step 8 and CXL
deletions.
Buprofezin....... MRLs under Yes................... EPA
consideration at
Step 8.
Captan........... Temporary CXLs Yes................... EPA
deleted.
Cartap........... CXL deletions Yes................... EPA
(all).
Chlormequat...... CXL deletions.... Yes................... EPA
Chlorothalonil... MRLs under Yes................... EPA
consideration at
Step 8 and CXL
deletions.
Chlorpyrifosmethy MRLs under Yes................... EPA
l. consideration at
Step 5.
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Clethodim........ MRLs under Yes................... EPA
consideration at
Step 5.
Cycloxydim....... MRLs under Yes................... EPA
consideration at
Step 8.
DDT.............. MRLs under Yes................... EPA
consideration at
Step 8 and CXL
deletion.
Pesticide Residues (considered Diazinon......... MRLs under Yes................... EPA
at the 28th and 29th Session consideration at
of the Codex Committee on Steps 5/8 and 8
Pesticide Residues (Annex II and CXL
to ALINORMS 97/24 and 97/24A). deletions.
Dichlorvos....... MRLs under Yes................... EPA
consideration at
Step 8 and CXL
deletions.
Dicloran......... CXL deletions.... Yes................... EPA
Dicofol.......... MRLs under Yes................... EPA
consideration at
Step 8 and CXL
deletions.
Dimethoate....... MRLs under Yes................... EPA
consideration at
Step 8.
Diquat........... MRLs under Yes................... EPA
consideration at
Step 5 and CXL
deletions.
Dithianon........ MRLs under Yes................... EPA
consideration at
Step 8.
Dithiocarbamates. MRLs under Yes................... EPA
consideration at
Step 5 and CXL
deletions.
Endrin........... EMRLs under Yes................... EPA
consideration at
Step 8 and CXL
deletions.
Ethephon......... MRLs under Yes................... EPA
consideration at
Steps 5, 5/8 and
8.
Ethion........... MRLs under Yes................... EPA
consideration at
Step 8 and CXL
deletions.
Pesticide Residues (considered Ethofenprox...... MRLs under Yes................... PA
at the 28th and 29th Sesssion consideration at
of the Codex Committee on Step 8.
Pesticide Residues (Annex II
to ALINORMS 97/24 and 97/24A).
Ethoxyquin....... CXL deletion..... Yes................... EPA
Etrimfos......... CXL deletions Yes................... EPA
(all).
Fenarimol........ MRLs under Yes................... EPA
consideration at
Step 5 and 5/8.
Fenbutatin Oxide. MRLs under Yes................... EPA
consideration at
Step 8 and CXL
deletions.
Fenpropathrin.... MRLs under Yes................... EPA
consideration at
Step 8.
Fenpropimorph.... MRLs under Yes................... EPA
consideration at
Step 5.
Fenthion......... MRLs under Yes................... EPA
consideration at
Steps 5 and 5/8
and CXL
deletions.
Fentin........... CXL deletion..... Yes................... EPA
Flucythrinate.... CXL deletion..... Yes................... EPA
Flusilazole...... MRLs under Yes................... EPA
consideration at
Step 8.
Folpet........... MRLs under Yes................... EPA
consideration at
Step 8 and CXL
deletion.
Glufosinate- MRLs under Yes................... EPA
ammonium. consideration at
Steps 5/8 and 8.
Pesticide Residues (considered Glyphosate....... MRLs under Yes................... EPA
at the 28th and 29th Session consideration at
of the Codex Committee on Step 5/8 and CXL
Pesticide Residues (Annex II deletions.
to ALINORMS 97/24 and 97/24A).
Hexythiazox...... MRLs under Yes................... EPA
consideration at
Step 8.
Imazalil......... MRL under Yes................... EPA
consideration at
Step 5/8.
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Iprodione........ MRLs under Yes................... EPA
consideration at
Step 5, 5/8 and
8 and CXL
deletions.
Isofenphos....... CXL deletions Yes................... EPA
(all).
Methacrifos...... CXL deletions Yes................... EPA
(all).
Methamidophos.... MRLs under Yes................... EPA
consideration at
Steps 5 and 8
and CXL deletion.
Methidathion..... MRLs under Yes................... EPA
consideration at
Step 8 and CXL
deletion.
Monocrotophos.... MRLs under Yes................... EPA
consideration at
Step 8 and CXL
deletions.
Myclobutanil..... MRL under Yes................... EPA
consideration at
Step 8.
Parathion........ MRLs under Yes................... EPA
consideration at
Step 8 and CXL
deletion.
Parathion-methyl. MRLs under Yes................... EPA
consideration at
Steps 5/8 and
CXL deletion.
Pesticide Residues Penconazole...... MRLs under Yes................... EPA
(considered at the 28th and consideration at
29th Session of the Codex Step 5/8 and 8.
Committee on Pesticide
Residues (Annex II to
ALINORMS 97/24 and 97/24A)
Phosalone........ CXL deletions.... Yes................... EPA
Pirimiphosmethyl. MRLs under Yes................... EPA
consideration at
Step 8.
Profenofos....... MRLs under Yes................... EPA
consideration at
Steps 5/8 and 8.
Propiconazole.... MRLs under Yes................... EPA
consideration at
Steps 5/8 and 8
and CXL deletion.
Pyrazophos....... MRLs under Yes................... EPA
consideration at
step 8.
Quintozene....... CXL deletion..... Yes................... EPA
Tebuconazole..... MRLs under Yes................... EPA
consideration at
Step 5/8.
Tolclofos-methyl. MRLs under Yes................... EPA
consideration at
Step 5/8.
Tecnazene........ MRLs under Yes................... EPA
consideration at
Step 8 and CXL
deletions.
Triadimefon...... MRLs under Yes................... EPA
consideration at
Step 8 and CXL
deletions.
Triadimenol...... MRLs under Yes................... EPA
consideration at
Step 8.
Triazophos....... MRL under Yes................... EPA
consideration at
Step 8.
Trichlorfon...... CXL deletions Yes................... EPA
(all).
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Codex Committee on Methods of Analysis and Sampling
The Codex Committee on Methods of Analysis and Sampling:
(a) Defines the criteria appropriate to Codex Methods of
Analysis and Sampling;
(b) Serves as a coordinating body for Codex with other
international groups working in methods of analysis and sampling and
quality assurance systems for laboratories;
(c) Specifies, on the basis of final recommendations submitted
to it by the other bodies referred to in (b) above, Reference
Methods of Analysis and Sampling appropriate to Codex Standards
which are generally applicable to a number of foods;
(d) Considers, amends, if necessary, and endorses, as
appropriate, methods of analysis and sampling proposed by Codex
(Commodity) Committees, except that methods of analysis and sampling
for residues of pesticides or veterinary drugs in food, the
assessment of micro-biological quality and safety in food, and the
assessment of specifications for food additives do not fall within
the terms of reference of this Committee;
(e) Elaborates sampling plans and procedures, as may be
required;
(f) Considers specific sampling and analysis problems submitted
to it by the Commission or any of its Committees; and
(g) Defines procedures, protocols, guidelines or related texts
for the assessment of food laboratory proficiency, as well as
quality assurance systems for laboratories.
The following matters will be brought to the attention of the
22nd Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission in June 1997, for
adoption:
Analytical Terminology for Codex Use;
Guidelines for the Assessment of the Competence of
Testing Laboratories Involved in the Import and Export Control of
Food; and
Revised Terms of Reference for the
Committee.*
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The Committee is continuing work on:
Proposed Draft Codex General Guidelines on Sampling;
Criteria for evaluating acceptable methods of
analysis for Codex purposes;
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Harmonization of test results corrected for recovery
factors;
Harmonization of analytical terminology in
accordance with international standards;--Report of Inter-Agency
Meeting on ``limits;''
Measurement uncertainty; and
Report of the Inter-Agency Meeting; and
Endorsement of methods of analysis for Codex
purposes.
The Committee agreed to propose the following new work:
In-house method validation.
The reference documents are ALINORM 97/23 and 97/23a.
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: HHS/FDA USDA/AMS
U.S. PARTICIPATION: Yes
Codex Committee on Food Import and Export Inspection and
Certification Systems
The Codex Committee on Food Import and Export Certification and
Inspection Systems is charged with developing principles and
guidelines for food import and export inspection and certification
systems. Included in the charge are application of measures by
competent authorities to provide assurance that foods comply with
essential food safety and quality requirements. Recognition of
quality assurance systems through the development of guidelines will
help ensure that foods conform to the essential requirements. Draft
guidelines to be considered by the Codex Alimentarius Commission at
its Twenty-second session in June can be found in ALINORMS 97.30 and
30A.
To be considered at Step 8:
Guidelines for the Exchange of Information Between
Countries on Rejections of Imported Food
Draft Guidelines for the Design, Operation,
Assessment and Accreditation of Food Import and Export Inspection
and Certification Systems
In addition, the Committee agreed:
to append the Criteria for a Generic Certificate for
the Export of Food and Food Products and the Model Certificate to
its report in order to facilitate Commission discussions as to the
need for further consideration by CCFICS of this matter from the
different perspectives of Codex commodity committees.
that a discussion paper on issues relating to the
process of judgment of equivalence be prepared for circulation and
comment prior to its next session.
with regard to elaboration of guidelines on Food
Import Control Systems that the delegations of Mexico and the United
States should further develop a discussion paper for review at the
Committee's next session.
that the United States should revise the proposed
Draft Guidelines for the Development of Agreements Regarding Food
Import and Export Inspection and Certification Systems for
circulation and comment at Step 3 prior to the Committee's Sixth
Session based on discussion and comments received.
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: HHS/FDA, USDA/FSIS
U.S. PARTICIPATION: Yes
Codex Committee on General Principles
The Codex Committee on General Principles deals with rules and
procedures referred to it by the Codex Alimentarius Commission. None
of the following recommendations for changing the rules of procedure
for Codex are in the Step Procedure. The reference document is
ALINORM 97/33.
The Committee recommended the following matters for adoption by
the 22nd Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission:
Amendment to the Rules of Procedure (Rules II and IX
to provide for the appointment of Members of the Commission as
Coordinators and to confirm their attendance as observers at
sessions of the Executive Committee.)
Addition of an Appendix to the Procedural Manual
entitled ``General Decisions of the Commission.'' The proposed
Appendix to the Procedural Manual to include: Four Statements of
Principle on the Role of Science in the Codex Decision-Making
Process and the extent to which other factors are taken into account
and Four Statements of Principle relating to the Role of Food Safety
Risk Assessment
Revision of the following sections of the Procedural
Manual:
Definitions
Guidelines for Codex Committees
Guidelines for the Inclusion of Specific Provisions in Codex
Standards
Criteria for the Establishment of Work Priorities
Relations between Commodity Committees and General Subject
Committees--Section K
Proposed specific recommendations in order to
clarify the status of ``advisory'' codes, Guidelines and related
texts
The committee also recommended that the Code of Principles
concerning Milk and Milk Products be redrafted as a standard and
recommended that the Draft Guidelines for Codex Contact Points and
National Codex Committees prepared by CCASIA be circulated to other
Regional Coordinating Committees.
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: USDA/FSIS, HHS/FDA
U.S. PARTICIPATION: Yes
Codex Committee on Food Labelling
The Codex Committee on Food Labelling is responsible for
drafting provisions on labelling applicable to all foods and to
address issues assigned by the Codex Alimentarius Commission. The
following draft guidelines are being considered by the Codex
Alimentarius Commission at their June 1997 meeting. The guidelines
and other documents listed below are located in ALINORMS 97/22 and
92/22A.
To be considered at Step 8:
Draft Guidelines for Use of Nutrition Claims
Draft General Guidelines for Use of the term
``Halal'' (foods permitted under Islamic Law).
To be considered at Step 5 of the Accelerated Procedure:
Proposed Draft Amendment to the Labelling Section of
the Standard for Quick Frozen Fish Sticks, Fish Portions and Fish
Fillets--Breaded or in Batter
To be considered at Step 5:
Draft Guidelines for Labelling Foods that can cause
Hypersensitivity (Proposed Draft Amendment to the General Standard
for the Labelling of Prepackaged Foods)
The committee is continuing to work on:
Draft Guidelines for the Production, Processing,
Labelling and Marketing of Organically Produced Foods at Step 6
Draft Recommendations for the Labelling of Foods
Obtained through Biotechnology at Step 3
Review of General Guidelines for Nutrition Labelling
including consideration of expanding the list of nutrients required
to be declared to include saturated fat, sodium, sugars, and fiber
whenever nutrition labelling is used.
Review of Guidelines for Use of Health Claims
including circulating for government comment the sections on health
claims previously removed form the guidelines.
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: HHS/FDA, USDA/FSIS
U.S. PARTICIPATION: Yes
Codex Committee on Food Hygiene
The Food Hygiene Committee drafts basic provisions on food
hygiene for all foods. The term ``hygiene'' also includes, where
applicable, microbiological specifications for food and associated
methodology.
The following matters will be considered by the Codex
Alimentarius Commission at its Twenty-second session in June 1997.
Information about the Codes and Guidelines can be found in ALINORMS
97/13 and 13A.
To be considered at Step 8:
Draft Revised International Code of Practice--
General Principles of Food Hygiene
Draft Revised Guidelines for the Application of the
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) System
Draft Revised Principles for the Establishment and
Application of Microbiological Criteria for Foods
In addition, the committee requested approval to initiate
development of the following when necessary:
Code of Hygienic Practice for Milk and Milk Products
Guidance on the hygienic recycling of processing
water in food processing plants
Guidance on the application of microbiological risk
evaluation to international trade
Revision of the standard wording for Food Hygiene
Provisions (Procedural Manual)
Risk-based guidance for the use of HACCP-like
systems in small business, with special reference to developing
countries
Recommendations for the management of
microbiological hazards for foods in international trade
The Commission is invited to advise FAO and WHO to consider the
establishment of an international advisory body addressing the
microbiological aspects of food safety and provide scientific advice
in the form of formal microbiological risk assessments.
Other matters to be discussed at the 30th Committee Session in
October 1997 include:
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Proposed Draft Code of Practice for Refrigerated
Packaged Foods with Extended Shelf-Life
Principles and Guidelines for the Conduct of
Microbiological Risk Assessment
Recommendations for the Control of Listeria
monocytogenes in Foods
Code of Hygienic Practice for Uncured/Unripened
Cheese and Ripened Soft Cheese
Code of Hygienic Practice for the Transport of Foods
in Bulk
Code of Hygienic Practice for Bottled Waters (other
than Mineral Water)
Consideration of a technical paper (to be prepared
by CCFFP) on residual chlorine in frozen shrimp and prawns
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: USDA/FSIS, USDC/NOAA, HHS/FDA
U.S. PARTICIPATION: Yes
Codex Committee on Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
The Codex Committee on Fresh Fruits and Vegetables was
established in June 1988. The Committee is responsible for
elaborating world-wide standards and codes of practice for fresh
fruits and vegetables. Several of the standards listed below are
contained in ALINORM 97/35.
The sixth session of the Committee recommended that the
following standards and codes of practice be considered for adoption
by the Twenty-second Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission in
June, 1997, at Step 8:
Draft Standard for Banana; and
Draft Standard for Mangosteen
The Committee also recommended initiation or continuation of
work in the following areas:
Draft Standard for Limes (at Step 5);
Draft Standard for Pummelo (at Step 5);
Draft Standard for Guava (at Step 5);
Draft Standard for Chayote (at Step 5);
Code of Practice for the Quality Inspection and
Certification of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (at Step 5);
Draft Standard for Oranges (at Step 3);
Draft Standard for Asparagus (at Step 3);
Draft Revised Standard for Pineapple (at Step 3);
Draft Standard for Mexican Limes (at Step 1);
Draft Standard for Grapefruit (at Step 1);
Draft Standard for Longan (at Step 1);
Draft Standard for Ginger (at Step 1);
Preparation of a paper on the Objective Indices of
Maturity in Commercial Transactions of Fruits and Vegetables (at
Step 1); and,
Document concerning the Application of Quality
Tolerances at Import (at Step 1)
RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: USDA/AMS
U.S. PARTICIPATION: Yes
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