Non-Tariff Measure
- NTM classification
- A21: Tolerance limits for residues of or contamination by certain (non-microbiological) substances
- Date when the measure came into force
- 23 December 1987
- Publication where the measure is specified
- Regulation on Food Additives
- Regulation where the measure is specified
- Regulation on Food Additives
- Country/Region applying the measure
- Mozambique
- Coded list of objectives
- A: Protection of human life and health
- Description of the measure
- Article 5: In foods produced by mixing different ingredients, for which the addition of food additives is permitted, the maximum amount thereof should not exceed, in the final product, the ammount authorized for each component, taking into account their proportion in mixture.
Article 6: The semi-finished products may contain food additives in doses higher than permitted, provided that the final product will respect the maximum levels set by this Regulation.
Article 7: It is allowed to use mixtures of food additives belonging to the same class, with the condition that the sum of the quantities of each component, expressed in the allowed maximum dose percentages, does not exceed one hundred (100) and does not contain dangerous interactions harmful to humans.
Article 8 (1): For flavoring foods, it is allowed the use of natural and artificial substances referred to in the Codex Alimentarius lists of flavoring, excluding those listed in group C and dealing with substances which are not safe for food use.
Article 8 (2): Natural flavors must be obtained by chemical processes, from edible parts of plants or parts of animals, according to good manufacturing practices
Article 8 (3): Natural or artificial flavorings can be added with adensants, antioxidants, preservatives, tencioactives, thinners, fasteners and supports.
Article 9: All additives and processing aids must meet the physico-chemical characteristics defined by the specifications of the Codex Alimentarius - Reference of the measure
- Articles 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9
- Measure also domestic
- Yes
Products affected by the measure.
- Description
- Food
Countries/Regions affected by the measure.
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