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Section 3 (continued)<br />

3.5 Method <strong>of</strong> distribution <strong>The</strong> product is distributed at ambient<br />

conditions all over the country at a temperature<br />

<strong>of</strong> 30°C. It is unlikely to be stored for long<br />

periods <strong>of</strong> time.<br />

3.6 Intended use Ready-to-eat or as an ingredient in food<br />

preparations.<br />

3.7 Intended consumers <strong>The</strong> general public.<br />

Section 4. Food Safety Objectives (FSOs) 2<br />

FSO1: To ensure that the correct amount <strong>of</strong> vitamin A fortificant is present in the peanut butter premix<br />

and in the vitamin A fortified peanut butter. <strong>The</strong> peanut butter premix, is peanut butter to<br />

which a known amount <strong>of</strong> vitamin A fortificant has been added at levels that will ensure that<br />

the right amount <strong>of</strong> vitamin A is in the final fortified product after incorporation <strong>of</strong> the premix.<br />

Basis: Addition <strong>of</strong> excessive amounts <strong>of</strong> the fortificant to the premix or <strong>of</strong> excessive amounts<br />

<strong>of</strong> premix at the final mixing stage, could make the product toxic.<br />

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2 This format is taken from the Meat Industry Association <strong>of</strong> New Zealand (MIA, 1999).<br />

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