GB7302-2018
Feed additive—Folic acid
饲料添加剂 叶酸
GB 7302-2018 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Feed additive—Folic acid. It appears in the Food compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Jan 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
This standard applies to feed additive folic acid produced via chemical synthesis. It is specifically designed for manufacturers and suppliers in the animal feed industry. The standard is mandatory for all chemical synthesis-based folic acid products entering the Chinese market. It does not apply to folic acid produced through other methods or intended for human pharmaceutical use.
Technical requirements
The standard outlines the physical and chemical requirements for feed additive folic acid. It specifies the appearance and properties, requiring the product to be a yellow or orange-yellow crystalline powder or micro-granules, odorless and tasteless. Furthermore, the standard mandates strict limits on moisture content and ignition residue. It also introduces new safety requirements compared to the previous version, including maximum limits for heavy metals (as Pb) and total arsenic. Compliance with these technical indicators is mandatory for product approval. The standard also details the requirements for labeling, packaging, transportation, and storage to ensure product stability, specifying a shelf life of 24 months under proper conditions.
Testing methods
The standard specifies several key testing methods: - Appearance and Property Inspection: Visual and olfactory examination. - Identification Test: Spectrophotometry and chemical reaction methods. - Folic Acid Content Determination: High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) using either the internal standard method (arbitration method) or external standard method. - Moisture Determination: Karl Fischer titration method as per GB/T 606. - Heavy Metals and Total Arsenic: Specific chemical and instrumental analysis methods.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 7302-2018?
It regulates feed additive folic acid manufactured through chemical synthesis.
Are there any updates from the previous version of GB 7302?
Yes, compared to GB/T 7302-2008, this version adds requirements for heavy metals (Pb) and total arsenic, changes loss on drying to moisture content, and includes micro-granules in appearance.
Is GB 7302-2018 mandatory?
Yes, Chapters 1, 4, and 6 are mandatory, covering scope, technical requirements, and inspection rules.
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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 7302-2008