17 new standards on microbiological quality and food additives published
China
Sep 27, 2021
The State Administration for Market Supervision announced the publication of 17 standards related to microbiological quality and food additives. Among the published standards are:
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The limit of pathogenic bacteria in prepackaged foods.
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GB 29921-2021 The limit of pathogenic bacteria in pre-packaged foods.
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GB 31607-2021 National Food Safety Standard The limit of pathogenic bacteria in bulk ready-to-eat foods.
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GB 19295-2021 Quick frozen noodles and prepared foods.
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GB 1886.349-2021 Food additives – Glutaraldehyde.
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GB 1886.350-2021 Food additives - Nitrous oxide.
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GB 1886.351-2021 Food additives - α-cyclodextrin.
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GB 1886.352-2021 Food additives - β-cyclodextrin.
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GB 1886.353-2021 Food additives - γ-cyclodextrin.
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