In this 6th edition, question 4 on additives regularization was adapted considering the publication of DRC No 843/2024 and IN No 281/2024. Question 17 has been updated with the inclusion of the recent food additive regulations published in Mercosur.
Question 19 was included providing clarification on harmonization in Mercosur in relation to technological aids. Question 24 was reworded to specify the chapter containing the approval of the use of ozone in the treatment of drinking water. Questions 26 and 27 were included to clarify the application of the carry-over principle in the case of flavorings and in the case of additives allowed in fruit preparations added to fermented milks. Duplicate information in the Table
in question 31 were deleted and guidance on the labeling of other additives was included. The answer to question 38 has been reworded to clarify that the limit is applicable for the coloring ingredient that has identity and purity specifications, not for the ingredient added to diluents/vehicles.