National Standards for the Use of Food Additives

Food additive usage standards:

1. The food additives used should not pose any health hazards to the human body.

2. Food additives should not be used for the purpose of concealing quality defects in the food itself or during the processing, or for the purpose of doping, adulteration, or forgery.

3. The food additives used should not reduce the nutritional value of the food itself.

4. Minimize the use of food as much as possible while achieving the expected results.

5. The amount of this additive in food ingredients should not exceed the maximum allowed usage.

6. The content of the additive introduced into the food by the ingredients should be significantly lower than the level typically required for direct addition to the food.

7. These ingredients should be used under normal production process conditions, and the content of the additive in the food should not exceed the level brought in by the ingredient.

The standard for the use of food additives is an evaluation of their toxicity (or safety) The main standard is the daily acceptable intake (ADI), which refers to the maximum daily intake of a substance continuously consumed by a person throughout their lifetime without affecting their health. The unit is milligrams per kilogram of body weight. Article 1 of the "Measures for the Administration of Food and Drug Complaints and Reports" aims to standardize the management of food and drug complaints and reports, promote social co governance of food and drug safety, and increase punishment for illegal food and drug behaviors, To ensure the physical health and safety of the public, this method is formulated in accordance with the provisions of the Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China and its implementing regulations, the Drug Administration Law of the People's Republic of China and its implementing regulations, the Medical Device Supervision and Administration Regulations, the Cosmetic Hygiene Supervision Regulations, and other laws and regulations.

Legal basis:

Standard for the Use of Food Additives

Article 2

Maximum usage

The maximum allowable amount of food additives when used.

Maximum residual amount

The allowable residual level of food additives or their decomposition products in the final food.

Food Processing Aids 

The various substances that ensure the smooth processing of food are unrelated to the food itself. Such as assisted filtration, clarification, adsorption, demolding, decolorization, peeling, solvent extraction, fermentation nutrients, etc.