What are the five specialties of food additives

Food additives are not unfamiliar to many people, because many foods contain some food additives. Nowadays, more people are more concerned about healthy eating, so they pay special attention to the use of food additives. There are many opinions about food additives, and some people are curious about what the five specialties of food additives are? Learn more.

1. Dedicated management

It shall be collected, configured and used by authorized and qualified employees.

2. Store in counters

Food additives should be stored in special counters in designated areas and should not be mixed with other raw materials or materials. The storage area should be labeled. For products that need to be repackaged from large packages, labels should be affixed to prevent misuse.

3. Registration of special degree or bachelor degree

A “Food Additive Usage Record Book” shall be set up to record usage. Including the type of additives, quantity received, person receiving it, time of receipt, etc.

4. Special measuring instruments

Equipped with special and calibrated measuring instruments (with documents issued by the Food and Drug Administration), each time food additives are taken, they should be accurately weighed and recorded in the "Food Additive Usage Record Book". Tools used for food additives should be designated for their intended use, kept in sanitary conditions, clean and disinfected, and not contaminated.

5. Add by a dedicated person

Arrange special personnel to mix and add materials and operate according to the operating instructions.

6. Note

my country also has very strict management of food additives, from the exploration and establishment of the "five special" management system for food additives in March 2009 to the clear regulations on August 22, 2011, and now, the "five special" management system for food additives has become the key point of supervision over additives by regulatory authorities. Both the catering service industry and food production companies must follow the "five special" management system for food additives and strengthen the use and management of food additives in daily business activities. Today we will talk about the “five special” management of food additives.