Defines food additives and regulates their use in production and processing of food. Food additives not specified in this standard are not permitted to be added to foods.
1.3.3
Processing Aids
Regulates the use of processing aides in food manufacture, prohibiting their use in food unless there is a specific permission within this standard. Application may be relevant to processed seafood products.
1.3.4
Identity and Purity
Ensures that substances added to food in accordance with this Code meet appropriate specifications for identity and purity of food additives, processing aids, vitamins and minerals and other added nutrients. These are generally used by the international community. They may apply to imported seafoods.
