Study on the comparison of key issues of Codex Commission on Food Additives(CCFA) and corresponding food additive management in China

Abstract

Objective To compare the key issues discussed in the recent meetings of the Codex Commission on Food Additives(CCFA) with the relevant standards in China, and to analyze the rationality, practicability and existing problems of the standard management in China. Methods To collect the CCFA discussion on food category 01.1 revision of the "milk and milk-based beverage" and the use of food additives, food additives used in food additives(secondary food additives), and the use of food additives in wine, compare one by one with the corresponding standards or management in China. Results Compared with the Codex Alimentarius Commission(CAC) corresponding standards, the classification of dairy products and the provisions of food additives in Chinese standards are different but can meet the actual needs of the industry. The management of using secondary food additives in food additives needs to be further explored and studied. The principles for the use of food additives in wine are basically the same. It is suggested that Chinese producers strictly abide by the standard provisions and the regulatory authorities continue to strengthen supervision. Conclusion In general, China and CAC have similar management on food additives. China should take the CAC standard for reference, and at the same time fully involve in drafting and revision of CAC standards, so as to push the Chinese standard to the international stage.

Keywords

• food additive
• codex committee on food additives
• management pattern
• comparison