GB23386-2017
Feed additive-Vitamin A palmitate （powder form）
饲料添加剂 维生素A棕榈酸酯（粉）
GB 23386-2017 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Feed additive-Vitamin A palmitate （powder form）. 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 is applicable to feed additive Vitamin A palmitate (powder form) produced via a spray drying process using chemically synthesized Vitamin A palmitate as the raw material, modified starch as an excipient, and appropriate antioxidants. It is mandatory for all manufacturers producing this specific feed additive for the Chinese market. It does not apply to liquid forms of Vitamin A palmitate or other Vitamin A derivatives.
Technical requirements
The standard specifies the physical and chemical requirements for the product. Appearance-wise, it must be a pale yellow to yellow flowable granule or powder with no obvious odor, and it is sensitive to air, heat, light, and moisture. The product specification requires a minimum concentration of 250,000 IU/g. Key technical indicators include strict limits on the content of Vitamin A palmitate (as a percentage of the labeled amount), as well as the total content of Vitamin A alcohol and Vitamin A acetate. The standard also sets maximum limits for drying loss, heavy metals (as Pb), and total arsenic (As). Compliance with these chemical and physical limits is essential for product certification. Additionally, the standard outlines requirements for particle size distribution, ensuring proper flowability and mixability in feed applications. GB 10648 regulations must be followed for labeling, and packaging must use light-blocking, sealed containers to protect the product's stability.
Testing methods
The standard mandates specific testing methodologies to verify compliance. Vitamin A palmitate content and the total content of Vitamin A alcohol and acetate are determined using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) with an external standard method, requiring tests to be conducted under light-protected conditions. Particle size analysis is conducted according to GB/T 5917.1, while drying loss follows GB/T 6435. Heavy metals are assessed using a colorimetric limit test with thioacetamide, and total arsenic is evaluated using a spot test with mercuric bromide paper.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 23386-2017?
GB 23386-2017 regulates feed additive Vitamin A palmitate (powder form) produced via a spray drying process. It applies to products using chemically synthesized Vitamin A palmitate with a minimum specification of 250,000 IU/g.
Are there any updates from the previous version of GB 23386-2017?
Yes, compared to the previous GB/T 23386-2009, this version changes the standard from recommended to mandatory for certain chapters. It also updates the product description, adds product specification requirements, tightens the total arsenic limit from ≤3 mg/kg to ≤2 mg/kg, and modifies the content determination method.
What are the storage and shelf life requirements under this standard?
The product must be stored in a cool, ventilated, dry, and unpolluted place at temperatures below 25°C. Under proper storage and packaging conditions, the shelf life is 12 months. Once opened, it should be used as soon as possible to prevent degradation.
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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 23386-2009