Brazil Proposes Revision to Food Additive Regulations, Introducing New Additives
On June 21, 2024, the Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) officially issued Consultation Document No. 1268, aiming to revise the current regulations on the use of food additives. To ensure transparency and fairness in this revision process, a feedback period has been set, with the deadline on August 27, 2024.
The core content of the document focuses on the introduction of two new food additives, rosemary extract and gardenia blue, and their specific usage regulations in certain food categories, as detailed below:
| Food Additive |
Food Categories |
Proposed Maximum Level (mg/kg or mg/L) |
| Rosemary Extract (as an antioxidant) |
Fresh processed meat products, |
150 |
| Gardenia Blue (as a color) |
Non-alcoholic carbonated beverages, non-carbonated beverages |
400 |
This revision aims to further regulate the use of food additives, ensuring food safety and consumer health.
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