MFDS Proposed Revision of Standards for Food Additives Regarding List of Microorganisms and Iron Oxide in Supplements

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Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) proposed a partial revision of Standards and Specifications for Food Additives for Food through Safety Notice No. 2023-301. Below is a summary of the proposed draft:
  • Expansion of the list of microorganisms with internationally recognized safety
  • Expanding the list of microorganisms for which safety data can be partially omitted to facilitate the application for new designation of food additives produced using microorganisms
  • New designation of iron oxide for use in the manufacture of dietary supplements requiring shading
  • Adding…

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