GB7300.902-2022
Feed additives—Part 9: Coloring agents—beta,beta-carotene-4,4-diketone(Canthaxanthin）
饲料添加剂 第9部分：着色剂 β，β-胡萝卜素-4,4-二酮 （斑蝥黄）
GB 7300.902-2022 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Feed additives—Part 9: Coloring agents—beta,beta-carotene-4,4-diketone(Canthaxanthin）. It appears in the Food compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Aug 1, 2023.
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 additives specifically beta,beta-carotene-4,4-diketone (canthaxanthin) in two forms: 96-type and 10-type. It is mandatory for manufacturers producing or exporting these coloring agents to China. The standard covers products synthesized from vitamin A acetate or beta-carotene.
Technical requirements
The standard specifies the technical requirements for canthaxanthin, including appearance, identification, and physicochemical parameters. Manufacturers must ensure their products meet the strict purity and safety limits outlined in the standard. It defines specific limits for drying loss, particle size, and ignition residue. Additionally, the standard regulates the presence of other carotenoids and chemical residues like triphenylphosphine oxide (TPPO) and dichloromethane. Hygiene indicators are also established, setting maximum limits for heavy metals such as lead (Pb), total arsenic (As), and mercury (Hg). Compliance with these hygiene parameters is critical for product approval. The standard further outlines requirements for packaging, transportation, and storage, including specific shelf life provisions for both the 96-type and 10-type products.
Testing methods
Testing involves spectrophotometric methods for identification and content determination, utilizing infrared scanning for the 96-type and ultraviolet-visible scanning for the 10-type. Accurate testing according to these methods is essential for compliance verification. It also includes liquid chromatography for analyzing other carotenoids and TPPO, and headspace gas chromatography for determining dichloromethane residues. Heavy metals are tested according to referenced GB standards.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 7300.902-2022?
It regulates feed additives containing canthaxanthin, specifically the 96-type (crystalline powder) and 10-type (flowable powder).
What are the key updates in this version compared to GB/T 18970-2003?
The main updates include the addition of the 96-type product specifications, new limits for TPPO and dichloromethane, and updated testing methods for canthaxanthin content.
Are there specific shelf life requirements?
Yes, the standard mandates a minimum shelf life of 12 months for the 96-type and 18 months for the 10-type under proper storage conditions.
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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 18970-2003