Around the World - Global regulations for the use of food additives and processing aids
Argentina
Oct 24, 2022
Direct food additives can be broadly defined as substances that are intentionally added to food or beverages during preparation or storage to achieve a particular technical effect within the food. In contrast, processing aids are used to facilitate food processing only and are not intended to alter the characteristics of the food itself. In this chapter, the regulations, definitions, and approval processes for food additives and processing aids are reviewed for the following specific countries/jurisdictions: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, the European Union, Japan, New Zealand, and the United States. Although there are some differences, all have regulations that require an evaluation before market approval to ensure that the food containing the additives is safe for the entire population. A positive list of approved food additives is publicly available in all jurisdictions, with some exceptions for the United States. The safety assessment principles applied during evaluation are based on principles developed by the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives, which are described. Future challenges include developing an understanding of the appropriate application of non-animal toxicology testing alternatives into safety assessments, addressing emerging concerns such as potential effects on the microbiome, continued efforts to harmonize global regulations, and addressing consumer concerns to promote optimal use of limited food supplies for a growing global population.
WHO evaluates food additive: titanium dioxide
Codex
Apr 11, 2024
NHC completes review of new raw materials and food additives
China
Mar 25, 2024
MHLW Bans a Designated Food Additive in Food Products
Japan
Mar 22, 2024
NHC publishes new 47 National Food Safety Standards
China
Mar 12, 2024
Polyvinyl Alcohol authorized as a new food additive
Japan
Mar 07, 2024
Changes in food additives, flavorings and processing aids regulations in force
EAEU
Feb 26, 2024
Macau SAR unveils "Standards for the use of Food Additives in Food"
China
Feb 21, 2024
ANVISA publishes amendment on the regulation of additives and processing aids for use in foodstuffs
Brazil
Feb 21, 2024
MHLW introduces updated standards for food additives
Japan
Feb 20, 2024
The updated Food Additives Database is now online
Codex
Feb 16, 2024
FSA proposes limit for ethylene oxide in food additives
UK
Feb 12, 2024
SFA proposes to extend use of additives in infant formula
Singapore
Feb 07, 2024
Illinois moves to ban food additives found in candy and soda
USA
Jan 29, 2024
Trimagnesium dicitrate (E 345(i)) authorized as additive in food supplements
European Union
Jan 24, 2024
EAEU publishes amendments on requirements for food additives, flavorings and processing aids
EAEU
Jan 15, 2024
