Table 3.
MPLs of soybean hemicellulose (E 426) in foods according to Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008
| Food category number | Food category name | Restrictions/exceptions | MPL (mg/L or mg/kg as appropriate) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04.2.6 | Processed potato products | Only prepacked processed potato products | 10,000 |
| 05.2 | Other confectionary, including breath‐freshening microsweets | Only jelly confectionary, except jelly mini‐cups | 10,000 |
| 05.4 | Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit‐based fillings covered by category 4.2.4 | Only jelly confectionery (other than jelly mini‐cups) | 10,000 |
| 06.5 | Noodles | Only prepackaged ready‐to‐eat oriental noodles intended for retail sale | 10,000 |
| 06.7 | Pre‐cooked or processed cereals | Only prepackaged ready‐to‐eat rice and rice products intended for retail sale | 10,000 |
| 07.2 | Fine bakery wares | Only prepackaged fine bakery wares intended for retail sale | 10,000 |
| 10.2 | Processed eggs and egg products | Only dehydrated and concentrated frozen and deep‐frozen egg products | 10,000 |
| 12.6 | Sauces | Only emulsified sauces | 30,000 |
| 14.1.4 | Flavoured drinks | Only dairy‐based drinks intended for retail sale | 5,000 |
| 17.1a | Food supplements supplied in a solid form including capsules and tablets and similar forms, excluding chewable forms | 1,500 | |
| 17.2a | Food supplements supplied in a liquid form | 1,500 | |
| 17.3a | Food supplements supplied in a syrup‐type or chewable form | 1,500 |
MPL: Maximum permitted level.
Food category (FC) 17 refers to food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council excluding food supplements for infants and young children.