Around the World - Food safety and regulatory survey of food additives and other substances in human food
Feb 16, 2022
In general, substances found in human food can be assigned one of the six following classifications: (1) Residues, (2) Unavoidable Contaminants, (3) Prohibited Substances, (4) Supplements, (5) Food Additives, and (6) and Cosmetic Additives. Included in these various classifications are color and flavor agents, as well as pesticide residues, vitamins, veterinary compounds, and environmental contaminants (Schultz, 1981) (see Fig. 14.1).
This chapter explores both the opportunities and impediments to harmonization of the definitions, permissible usage, and labeling of the substances permitted for inclusion in the production of foods that are intended for human consumptions. This survey of international regulations is focused on Food Additives, Processing Aids, Color Additives, and Banned Substances.
Ministry of Public Health sets contamination limits of ethylene glycol and diethylene glycol in 12 food additives
Thailand
Jun 16, 2025
Avocado oil included in the Argentine Food Code
Argentina
Jun 16, 2025
Canaryseed included in the Argentine Food Code
Argentina
Jun 13, 2025
Commission includes news aromas in Union list
European Union
Jun 09, 2025
ANVISA amends regulations on additives allowed in meat products and carbonated beverages
Brazil
Jun 09, 2025
Parliament has now made the Communications Act 2003 (Restrictions on the Advertising of Less Healthy Food) (Amendment) Regulations 2025
UK
Jun 09, 2025
ANVISA amends regulations on food additives and technological adjuvants authorized in food
Brazil
Jun 06, 2025
Announces draft additive content warning labeling for popular snack foods
USA
Jun 04, 2025
SIECA bans the use of the additive erythrosine (red No. 3) in foodstuffs
SIECA
Jun 02, 2025
Ministry of Health announces adoption of new food and beverage sanitary regulations
Dominican Republic
Jun 02, 2025
Justice System confirms ANVISA's competence to control advertising of foods high in sugar, salt and fats
Brazil
Jun 02, 2025
Updated official compendium of food additives
Japan
May 27, 2025
Mattilsynet announces revision of food additive regulations
Norway
May 26, 2025
FSANZ proposes approval of new enzyme as a food processing aid
Australia
May 26, 2025
NHC evaluates novel foods and food additives
China
May 22, 2025
