Balancing the Palette: Thailand's Proposal to Refine Food Additive Limits

On July 4th, 2024, the Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) formally proposed an important initiative aimed at re-evaluating and revising the maximum residue limits (MRLs) for various food additives, including beta-carotene (CAROTENES, BETA), in certain food products. To ensure the fairness and scientific basis of this decision, the proposal outlines the specific food items involved and their corresponding proposed revised MRLs (in mg/kg), along with the previous MRL values for comparison, allowing the public and professionals to review and provide feedback.

The key information is summarized as follows:

The purpose of this proposal is to ensure greater consumer health protection through more refined and stringent standards. The opinions and recommendations from the public and professionals will play a crucial role in the final decision-making process. The Thai FDA welcomes and encourages all stakeholders to actively submit their feedback and suggestions by October 15th, 2024.