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HIGHLIGHTS OF DISCUSSION
The pWG had agreed to defer discussion on food additive
provisions related to food categories 05.0, 05.1, 05.2, 05.4,
16.0 and related sub-categories, awaiting the outcome of
the Committee’s discussion on Agenda Items 5e and 5f.
The Committee considered and endorsed recommendations of
the pWG and made the following changes and comments
Recommendation 1 (adoption)
Note : Proposed adoption at Step 8 or 5/8 in Appendix III for
Canthaxanthin, Caramel III-Ammonia Process, Caramel IV-
Sulfite Ammonia Process, Carotenes, Beta-(Vegetable),
Erythrosine, Grape Skin Extract, Lauric Arginate Ethyl Ester,
Steviol Glycosides, and Sulphites.
(i) Canthaxanthin (INS 161g)
*Note : During the pWG and plenary, EU expressed their
concern that due to the low ADI value established by JECFA for
cantaxanthin, there is a possibility to exceed the ADI especially
by high consumer and children. The representative from JECFA
informed that the ADI established by JECFA have taken into
consideration extreme conditions thus they are doubtful that the
proposed maximum level could exceed the ADI.
Reservation
The Delegations of the European Union, Norway and
Switzerland expressed their reservation concerning the adoption
of the provisions for canthaxanthin because in their view there
were safety concerns.
COMMITTEE'S DECISION
(i) Canthaxanthin (INS 161g)
The Committee agreed to:
Revise the provision for canthaxanthin
in food category 01.6.4 “Processed
cheese” to apply to food category
01.6.4.2 “Flavoured processed cheese,
including fruit, vegetable, meat, etc.” as
the use of colour additives was limited
to flavoured products;
Add Note V “Excluding products
conforming to the Standard for
Fermented Milks (CODEX STAN 243-
2003)” to food category 01.7 “Dairybased
desserts (e.g. pudding, fruit or
flavoured yoghurt)” to be consistent
with the food additive provisions of the
standard;
Add Note S “Excluding products
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