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GB7301-2017

Feed additive—Nicotinamide

饲料添加剂 烟酰胺

GB 7301-2017 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Feed additive—Nicotinamide. 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 nicotinamide obtained through chemical synthesis. It is mandatory for all manufacturers producing and supplying this specific vitamin supplement within the Chinese market. It does not apply to naturally derived or biologically fermented nicotinamide products.

Technical requirements

The standard specifies the physical and chemical requirements for feed additive nicotinamide. Appearance requirements dictate it must be a white crystalline powder or granular powder, odorless or nearly so, with a bitter taste. Manufacturers must ensure strict compliance with the technical indicators outlined in the standard. Key parameters regulated include the minimum nicotinamide content, specific melting point range, and pH value limits for a 10% solution. Additionally, the standard sets maximum limits for loss on drying, heavy metals (calculated as Pb), total arsenic (As), and ignition residue.

Testing methods

The standard outlines specific testing methodologies to verify compliance. Identification tests include chemical reactions, ultraviolet spectrophotometry (measuring absorption at 262nm and 245nm), and infrared spectrophotometry. The nicotinamide content is determined using potentiometric titration with a perchloric acid standard solution. Other tests include melting point determination, pH measurement per GB/T 9724, loss on drying via an oven method, heavy metal analysis using a thioacetamide colorimetric method, total arsenic via a silver diethyldithiocarbamate colorimetric method (arsenic spot method), and ignition residue testing.

FAQs

What products are regulated under GB 7301-2017?

GB 7301-2017 regulates feed additive nicotinamide (3-pyridinecarboxamide) produced via chemical synthesis. It covers its technical specifications, testing methods, and inspection rules.

Are there any updates from the previous version of GB 7301?

Yes, GB 7301-2017 replaces GB/T 7301-2002. Key updates include revised testing methods for content and heavy metals, the addition of total arsenic limit requirements and testing, and a change in the moisture determination method from Karl Fischer to loss on drying.

Is GB 7301-2017 a mandatory standard?

Yes, Chapters 1, 3, and 5 of GB 7301-2017 are mandatory, while the remaining chapters are recommended. Compliance is legally required for the relevant products entering the Chinese market.

The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 7301-2017. 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 of GB 7301-2017 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

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Replaces:GB/T 7301-2002

Replaced by:GB 7300.207-2025 (Upcoming)