I. Types and scope of use of food additives
According to the 2760 Standard for the Use of Food Additives, food additives are divided into many categories, such as preservatives, antioxidants, colorants, flavor enhancers and so on. Each additive has its specific scope of use, for example, some additives can only be used in certain types of food, but not in other types of food.
Second, the maximum dose limit.
In order to ensure food safety, the standard stipulates the maximum dosage of each allowed food additive. This restriction is based on a lot of scientific research and risk assessment, aiming at ensuring that even long-term consumption of food containing additives will not cause harm to human health.
III. Labeling and identification requirements
When using additives, food production enterprises must clearly indicate the types and contents of additives used on product labels or menus. This helps consumers understand the products they consume and make wise choices.
Four. Supervision and law enforcement
Government departments strictly supervise and implement the use of food additives to ensure that food producers comply with the "2760 Standards for the Use of Food Additives". Those who violate the standards will be punished according to law.
To sum up:
"2760 Standards for the Use of Food Additives" is a unified standard for the use of food additives in China. The types, application scope and maximum dosage of food additives are specified in detail, and food production enterprises are required to clearly indicate the information of additives used on labels or menus. Government departments strictly supervise and implement the use of food additives to ensure food safety and protect consumers' health.
Legal basis:
People's Republic of China (PRC) Food Safety Law
Article 34 provides that:
It is forbidden to produce and operate the following foods, food additives and food-related products: (4) foods that use food additives beyond the scope and beyond the limit;