Notice - Notification of WTO Members: Proposed amendments to the Standards and Specifications for Food Additives
| WTO code |
G/SPS/N/KOR/814 |
| Date notice |
26/11/2024 |
| Notice type |
Regular |
| Title |
Proposed amendments to the Standards and Specifications for Food Additives |
| Summary |
The Republic of Korea is proposing to amend the "Standards and Specifications for Food Additives".
1) [Steviol Glycoside] (corresponding to INS No. 960c) obtained by the enzymatic treatment of stevia extract or purified stevia extract will be permitted as a food additive (sweetener); 2) Fermented ethyl alcohol (spirits) will be permitted as a manufacturing solvent for the manufacturing of [Xanthan Gum] and [Gellan Gum];
3) The analytical methods for [Invertase] and [Ferulic Acid] will be revised:
− For invertase, the wavelength for activity measurements will be specified as 515 nm;
− For ferulic acid, the indicator will be specified as bromothymolblue (BTB).
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| Product |
Food products |
| Country |
Republic of Korea |
File attach:
NKOR814.pdf
Orther Notice: