According to the provisions of the Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China, the review agency organized experts to apply for new food raw materials for three substances such as Paraguayan holly leaf (yerba mate), and two substances such as edible tannins to apply for new varieties of food additives'Four substances, including -hexyl-1,6-bis[3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionamide], applied for safety assessment materials for new varieties of food-related products.
The announcement is hereby made. National Health Commission.
November 23, 2023.
The following is the text announcement and interpretation of the "Announcement on 9 "Three New Foods" such as Paraguayan Holly Leaves (Yerba Mate Tea) (No. 10 of 2023).
Interpretation of new food raw materials
(1) Paraguayan holly leaf (yerba mate tea).
Yerba mate leaf (yerba mate) is a plant of the genus Paraguayan (Ilex paraguariensis A.) in the family Hollyaceaest.-hil.The leaves are made from raw materials and are made by picking, baking, chopping, and drying. The main nutrients are carbohydrates, crude fiber, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals and amino acids, and contain a small amount of polyphenols, flavonoids and saponins. Yerba mate leaves are regulated as "Generally Recognized as Safe Substances" (GRAS) in the United States, approved for use as a new food ingredient in the European Union, approved for use as a natural health food in Canada, and approved the leaves and stems of Paraguayan holly for use in tea making in Brazil.
In accordance with the provisions of the Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China and the Administrative Measures for the Safety Review of New Food Raw Materials, the National Health Commission entrusts the review agency to organize experts to review and pass the safety assessment materials of Paraguayan wintergreen leaves (yerba mate) in accordance with legal procedures. The production and use of new food raw materials shall comply with the content of the announcement and the requirements of relevant food safety regulations. In view of the lack of information on the safety of Paraguayan wintergreen leaves (yerba mate) in infants, pregnant women and lactating women, the above-mentioned groups should not be consumed from the principle of risk prevention, and the unsuitable groups should be marked on the label and instructions.
The food safety indicators of the raw materials shall be implemented in accordance with the provisions of the announcement. After the national food safety standard for substitute tea is released, it will be implemented in accordance with the standard for substitute tea.
(2) Yeast proteins
Yeast protein is made from saccharomyces cerevisiae (saccharomyces cerevisiae) as the strain, which is collected after culture, fermentation and centrifugation, and is made by removing nucleic acid, centrifugation, enzymatic hydrolysis, extraction, purification, separation, sterilization, drying and other processes. The main nutrient is protein (700g 100g), fat, dietary fiber and water, etc. At present, the United States has approved Saccharomyces cerevisiae protein to be added to food as a nutritional supplement, and the European Union has approved Saccharomyces cerevisiae protein as a new food raw material, both of which have no consumption limit.
In accordance with the provisions of the Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China and the Administrative Measures for the Safety Review of New Food Raw Materials, the National Health Commission entrusts the review agency to organize experts to review and pass the safety assessment materials of yeast protein in accordance with legal procedures. The production and use of new food raw materials shall comply with the content of the announcement and the requirements of relevant food safety regulations. In view of the lack of information on the safety of yeast protein in infants, pregnant women and lactating women, from the perspective of risk prevention principle, the above-mentioned groups should not be consumed, and the unsuitable groups should be indicated on the label and instructions. The food safety indicators of the raw materials shall be implemented in accordance with the provisions of the announcement.
(3) Catechins
Catechins are made from tea leaves through alcohol extraction, concentration, separation, extraction, enzymatic hydrolysis, concentration, drying and other processes. The main components are catechins, including epicatechin (EC), epigallocatechin (EGC), hydrated epicatechin gallate (ECG·H2O), hydrated epigallocatechin gallate (EGC·H2O), gallocatechin gallate (GCG), catechin (DL-C), the total content of catechins (on a dry basis) is 90 g 100g, of which the EGCG content is 50 g 100g. Announcement No. 17 of 2010 of the former Ministry of Health approved table gallocatechin gallate (EGCG) as a new resource food, and the recommended daily consumption is 300 mg per day (based on EGCG). Green tea catechins have been approved in Japan as a functional ingredient for specific health foods. The recommended consumption amount of this product is 300 mg days (based on the total amount of catechins) (that is, the recommended consumption of raw materials with a total catechin content of 100 g and 100g is 300 mg a day, and the content is 90-100 g and 100g is converted according to the actual content).
In accordance with the provisions of the Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China and the Administrative Measures for the Safety Review of New Food Raw Materials, the National Health Commission entrusts the review agency to organize experts to review and pass the safety assessment materials of catechins in accordance with legal procedures. The production and use of new food raw materials shall comply with the content of the announcement and the requirements of relevant food safety regulations. In view of the lack of data on the food safety of catechins in infants, pregnant women and lactating women, from the perspective of the principle of risk prevention, the above-mentioned groups should not be consumed, and the unsuitable groups and consumption limits should be indicated on the label and instructions. The food safety indicators of the raw materials shall be implemented in accordance with the provisions of the announcement.
Interpretation of new varieties of food additives
(1) Consumption of tannins
1.Background information. As a processing aid for the food industry, edible tannins have been included in the "National Food Safety Standard for the Use of Food Additives" (GB 2760), which is allowed to be used in the processing technology of rice wine, beer, wine and prepared wine, and the oil decolorization process. This application expands the scope of use for the sugar production process. Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare allows it to be used as a processing aid in various types of food.
2.Process necessity. The substance is used as a processing aid in the food industry in the sugar production process to improve the clarification effect. Its quality specifications are in accordance with the "National Food Safety Standard for Food Additives Edible Tannins" (GB 1886.).303）。
(2) Ethyl acetate
1.Background information. Ethyl acetate has been included in the "National Food Safety Standard for the Use of Food Additives" (GB 2760) as a processing aid for the food industry, and is allowed to be used in the processing technology of preparing wine and yeast extract. This application expands the scope of use for the processing of tea extracts. The European Commission, Food Standards Australia and New Zealand allow it to be used as an extraction solvent in a wide range of foods. According to the results of the evaluation of the Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the World Health Organization, the acceptable daily intake of this substance is 0-25mg kgbw.
2.Process necessity. This substance is used as a processing aid for the food industry in the processing process of tea extract, for the extraction of tea polyphenols and theanine. Its quality specifications are in accordance with the "National Food Safety Standard Food Additive Ethyl Acetate" (GB 1886.).190）。
Interpretation materials for new varieties of food-related products
(a) n, n'-Hexyl-1,6-bis[3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionamide].
1.Background information. The substance is a white solid powder at room temperature and pressure. The "National Food Safety Standard for the Use of Additives for Food Contact Materials and Products" (GB 9685) has been approved as an additive for use in rubber, polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP) and other plastic materials and products. This application expands the scope of use to polyurethane (PU) conveyor belts. Both the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Commission have approved the substance for use in plastic materials and articles intended for food contact.
2.Process necessity. The substance acts as an antioxidant and slows down the thermal oxidative degradation of polyurethane.
(ii) 2,2-Bis[[3[3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenyl]-1-oxopropoxy]methyl]-1,3-propanediyl-3,5-bis(1,1-dimethylethyl)-4-hydroxyphenylpropionate;Tetras[3-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionic acid]pentaerythritol ester
1.Background information. The substance is a white solid powder at room temperature and pressure. GB 9685 approves it as an additive for use in rubber, paints and coatings, adhesives, and a variety of plastic materials and products such as PE and PP. This application expands the scope of its use to PU conveyor belts. Both the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Commission have approved the substance for use in plastic materials and articles intended for food contact.
2.Process necessity. The substance acts as an antioxidant and slows down the thermal oxidative degradation of polyurethane.
(3) Coffee grounds
1.Background information. The substance is the leftover material after the roasted coffee beans are extracted from water, and it is a brown (brown) to dark brown powdered fine particles at room temperature, insoluble in water. Similar materials, such as sunflower seed hulls and wood fibers, have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Commission for use in plastic materials and articles intended for food contact.
2.Process necessity. The substance is used as a filler in polylactic acid (PLA) and polybutylene succinate (PBS) plastic materials and products, which can improve the comprehensive mechanical properties, molding processing properties and product performance of the material.
(4) Polymers of butyl methacrylate with methyl methacrylate, n-butyl acrylate and 1,4-butanediol dimethacrylate
1.Background information. The substance is insoluble in water and almost insoluble in organic solvents such as n-octanol. Both the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Commission approve the substance for use in paints and coatings for food contact.
2.Process necessity. This substance is the main film-forming substance of coatings, which can be used for water-based coatings, with strong adhesion and good corrosion resistance.
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