GB7300.901-2019
Feed additives—Part 9：Coloring agents—β-Carotene powder
饲料添加剂 第9部分：着色剂 β-胡萝卜素粉
GB 7300.901-2019 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Feed additives—Part 9：Coloring agents—β-Carotene powder. It appears in the Food compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Jul 1, 2020.
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
GB 7300.901-2019 applies to feed additive β-carotene powder manufactured using chemically synthesized β-carotene crystals as the raw material. It specifically covers products where excipients such as starch or gelatin are added, followed by spraying, coating, and drying processes. This standard is mandatory for manufacturers producing and supplying β-carotene coloring agents for the animal feed industry in China.
Technical requirements
This standard specifies the physical, chemical, and safety requirements for β-carotene powder used as a feed additive. The technical requirements encompass appearance, identification, and critical physicochemical parameters. The standard mandates that the product must appear as uniform micro-particles and meet specific identification criteria using UV-Vis spectrophotometry or High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). Key physicochemical parameters regulated include the minimum content of β-carotene (calculated as C40H56), drying loss limits, and strict particle size distribution specifications. Furthermore, the standard enforces safety limits for hazardous substances, specifically setting maximum thresholds for total arsenic and heavy metals (calculated as Pb). Compliance with these physicochemical and safety limits is mandatory for market access.
Testing methods
The standard outlines specific testing methodologies to verify compliance. Identification and quantitative analysis of β-carotene are primarily conducted via UV-Vis spectrophotometry and HPLC (which serves as the arbitration method). Additionally, testing procedures for drying loss, particle size analysis, and the determination of total arsenic and heavy metals are detailed, referencing corresponding Chinese national testing standards such as GB/T 6435-2014 and GB/T 13079-2006.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 7300.901-2019?
This standard applies to feed additive β-carotene powder manufactured using chemically synthesized β-carotene crystals as the raw material, with added excipients like starch or gelatin, processed through spraying, coating, and drying.
Are there any updates from the previous version of this standard?
The new standard replaces GB/T 19370-2003. Key updates include modifying the β-carotene content requirements, deleting the ignition residue and lead parameters (adding a general heavy metals limit instead), adding particle size specifications, and introducing an HPLC method for quantitative analysis.
How does GB 7300.901-2019 differ from ISO or other international standards?
The standard references methodologies aligned with Chinese national standards, such as GB/T 6435-2014 for moisture determination. While the core chemical principles for testing β-carotene are similar to international practices, manufacturers must strictly follow the specific GB testing procedures and mandatory limit values outlined in this document for official compliance in China.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 7300.901-2019. To ensure complete compliance for your feed additive products entering the Chinese market, a precise and professional translation of the full technical specifications is essential. Purchase our high-quality English translation of GB 7300.901-2019 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 19370-2003