Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code - Standard 1.3.3 - Processing Aids
9Permitted lubricants, release and anti-stick agents
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9 Permitted lubricants, release and anti-stick agents
The processing aids listed in the Table to this clause may be used as lubricants, release and anti-stick agents in the course of manufacture of any food provided the final food contains no more than the corresponding maximum permitted level specified in the Table.
Table to clause 9
| Substance | Maximum permitted level (mg/kg) |
|---|---|
| Acetylated mono- and diglycerides | 100 |
| Mineral oil based greases | GMP |
| Thermally oxidised soya-bean oil | 320 |
| White mineral oil | GMP |
Editorial note:
The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) is currently reviewing mineral oils, including white mineral oil. To ensure consistency with the outcomes of this review, FSANZ will review the permission and nomenclature for white mineral oil once the JECFA review is completed.