Food additives data book - wordpres

– In case material is released or spilled: sweep up and recover or mix material with a moist
absorbent and shovel into a chemical waste container. Wash residue from spill area with water and
flush to a sewer serviced by a permitted waste water treatment facility
– Container disposal: empty container retains product residue. Do not distribute, make available,
furnish or reuse empty container except for storage and shipment of original product. Empty
container, remove all product residue, puncture or otherwise destroy empty container before
disposal
–TLV or suggested control value: minimise exposure in accordance with good hygiene practice.
–Ventilation: use ventilation adequate to maintain safe levels
– Respiratory protection: use MSHA-NIOSH approved respirator for organic vapours, dusts and
mists.
– Protective clothing: impervious gloves and apron
–Eye protection: safety glasses with side shields
– Other protective equipment: eyewash station in work area.
LEGISLATION: USA:
Not permitted for use in foods
UK and EUROPE:
Used in some European and Asian countries in dark and milk chocolate, hardboiled candies, soft
caramels, arabic, gelatin gums and jellies, chewing gums and bubble gums, chocolate dragees,
sugarless tablets, muesli bars, jams, and ice-cream
CANADA:
Crystalline Maltitol
Table IX – Food additives that may be used as Sweeteners: Item M.1 (25 May 1993)
Permitted in or on Maximum level of use
Unstandardised foods Good Manufacturing Practice
Maltitol syrup
Table IX – Food additives that may be used as Sweeteners: Item M.2 (25 May 1993)
Permitted in or on Maximum level of use
Unstandardised foods Good Manufacturing Practice
AUSTRALIA/PACIFIC RIM:
Japan: permitted for use in certain foods; has been used since before 1981
Maltitol 947