Food additives

Proposed amendments to the Standards and Specifications for Food Additives

The Republic of Korea is proposing to amend the "Standards and Specifications for the Food Additives".

1.     The standards and specifications of the following food additives are newly established:

β-Amylase, Potassium Aluminium Silicate-Based Pearlescent Pigments, Potassium Caseinate

2.     The specifications of the following 6 food additives are revised:

Lactase, Beeswax, D-Sorbitol, Carotene, L-Histidine, Hyaluronic Acid The flavouring determination in General test methods and the residue test method of hydrogen peroxide preparations are revised.