✨ Food Standards Variation




NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE, No. 100
11 JULY 2011

Colours in Schedule 3 may be present in processed foods as a result of use in accordance with GMP except where expressly prohibited in this schedule.

Colours in Schedule 4 may be present in processed foods to a maximum level of 290 mg/kg in foods other than beverages and 70 mg/L in beverages except where expressly prohibited in this schedule.

For an explanation and examples of the different food additive classifications in Schedule 1, please refer to the user guide to Standard 1.3.1 - Food Additives.

The asterisk () in Schedule 1* indicates that additives in Schedules 2, 3 and 4 are permitted.

[14.6] omitting from Schedule 1 item 1.1.3 Liquid milk to which phytosterols, phytostanols or their esters have been added, substituting -

1.1.3 Liquid milk to which phytosterols, phytostanols or their esters have been added

Code Additive Maximum Level
401 Sodium alginate 2000 mg/kg
407 Carrageenan 2000 mg/kg
412 Guar gum 2000 mg/kg
471 Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids 2000 mg/kg
460 Microcrystalline cellulose 5000 mg/kg

[14.7] omitting from Schedule 1 from the heading for item 1.4.1 Cream, reduced cream and light cream) -

light cream)

substituting -

light cream

[14.8] omitting from Schedule 1 from the heading for item 1.4.2 Cream products (flavoured, whipped, thickened, sour cream etc.) -

sour cream etc.

substituting -

sour cream etc

[14.9] omitting from Schedule 1 from the heading for item 4.1.3 Peeled and/or cut fruits and vegetables -

Peeled and/or cut fruits and vegetables

substituting -

Fruits and vegetables that are peeled, cut, or both peeled and cut



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