Decision No. 102 of 1997 of the Ministry of Trade and Industry concerning the use of polydecene as a food additive

NB: Unofficial translation © Ministry of Trade and Industry, Finland Decision of the Ministry of Trade and Industry concerning the use of polydecene as a food additive (102/1997) The Ministry of Trade and Industry decides under § 48 of the Food Law of 17 March 1995 (361/1995): Section 1 – Objective Referring to Article 5 of the Commission Directive 89/107/EEA of 21 December 1988 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning food additives authorised for use in foodstuffs intended for human consumption, this Decision is issued temporarily to authorise the sale and use in Finland of polydecene (hydrogenated poly-l decene, INS code No. 907, trade name Nexbase� 2006 FG) as a food additive. Section 2 – Sale In selling and using polydecene, any regulations and rules issued in regard of food additives under the Food Law shall be complied with. Section 3 – Limits for use The maximum quantities of polydecene authorized for use as a glazing agent are 3 g/kg on sweets and chewing gums and 5 g/kg on raisins. Section 4 – Labelling In labelling a foodstuff containing polydecene, the use of polydecene shall be indicated in the list of ingredients by applying to it the group name ‘glazing agents’ and the name ‘polydecene’. Section 5 – Entry into force This Decision enters into force on 1 April 1997 and remains in force until 31 March 1999 or an earlier date.