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GB22548-2017

Feed additive―Monocalcium phosphate

饲料添加剂 磷酸二氢钙

GB 22548-2017 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Feed additive―Monocalcium phosphate. It appears in the Food compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of May 1, 2018.

Applicability depends on product scope, certification route, competent authority notices and transition rules. Requst for the translation or verify source before using this record in a compliance decision.

Compliance overview

Scope and applicability

This standard applies to feed additive monocalcium phosphate produced via the wet-process phosphoric acid method. It is specifically designed for the animal feed industry to regulate nutritional supplements. This standard is mandatory for all manufacturers producing this specific feed additive in China.

Technical requirements

The standard outlines the physical and chemical specifications for monocalcium phosphate, including mandatory requirements for appearance, nutritional content, and contaminant limits. Key parameters regulated include total phosphorus, water-soluble phosphorus, and calcium content, which are critical for the nutritional efficacy of the feed additive. The standard also sets strict limits on harmful substances such as fluorine, arsenic, lead, cadmium, and chromium. Additionally, the standard specifies physical properties like free moisture, fineness (passing through a 0.5mm test sieve), and pH value. Manufacturers must ensure their products meet all these mandatory technical requirements before market entry. Compared to the previous version, this update introduced new limits for cadmium and chromium while adjusting the arsenic and pH parameters.

Testing methods

The standard details specific analytical methods to verify compliance. Key testing procedures include: - Sensory and Identification Tests: Visual inspection and chemical identification of calcium and phosphate ions. - Nutrient Analysis: Volumetric methods for total and water-soluble phosphorus, and EDTA titration for calcium content (referencing GB/T 6436-2002). - Contaminant Testing: Ion selective electrode method for fluorine (GB/T 13083-2002), and atomic absorption/spectrophotometric methods for arsenic, lead, cadmium, and chromium. - Physical Property Testing: Gravimetric methods for moisture and fineness, and potentiometric measurement for pH.

FAQs

What products are regulated under GB 22548-2017?

It regulates feed additive monocalcium phosphate specifically produced using the wet-process phosphoric acid method.

Are there any updates from the previous version of GB 22548?

Yes, the 2017 version is now a mandatory standard (replacing the recommended GB/T 22548-2008). It added limits for cadmium and chromium, adjusted arsenic and pH limits, and removed heavy metal requirements.

What are the mandatory chapters in this standard?

Chapters 1 (Scope), 3 (Requirements), and 5 (Inspection Rules) are mandatory. Compliance with these chapters is legally required for market access.

The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 22548-2017. To ensure complete compliance for your products entering the Chinese market, a precise and professional translation of the full technical specifications is essential. Purchase our high-quality English translation PDF of GB 22548-2017 today to access all detailed parameters, tables, and testing procedures.

Applicability hints

Type
Product
CCS
B46
ICS
65.120
Competent department
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Technical committee
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs

Relationships

Replaces:GB/T 22548-2008

Replaced by:GB 7300.311-2025 (Upcoming)