GB9990-2009
Food nutritional fortification substance - Calcined calcium
食品营养强化剂 煅烧钙
GB 9990-2009 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Food nutritional fortification substance - Calcined calcium. It appears in the Food compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Aug 1, 2009.
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 food nutritional fortification substances, specifically calcined calcium derived from oyster shells or other shells through high-temperature calcination and hydrolysis. It is mandatory for manufacturers producing calcined calcium for use in food products in China. The standard does not apply to other forms of calcium or non-calcined calcium products. It references GB/T 5009.3 and other related national standards for testing methodologies.
Technical requirements
The standard outlines specific sensory requirements, mandating that the product must be a white, odorless powder. It also establishes strict physicochemical limits for the substance. Key parameters regulated include calcium content, moisture, fineness, and the maximum allowable levels of heavy metals such as arsenic, lead, and cadmium. Additionally, it sets thresholds for hydrochloric acid insoluble matter and barium content. Compliance with these physicochemical parameters is mandatory to ensure product safety and efficacy. The standard also details the requirements for packaging, labeling, transportation, and storage, specifying a minimum shelf life of 12 months under proper conditions.
Testing methods
The standard specifies various analytical methods to verify compliance. Calcium content is determined using an EDTA titration method. Moisture is tested according to GB/T 5009.3, while heavy metals like arsenic, lead, and cadmium are measured using specific national standards (GB/T 5009.76, GB/T 5009.75, and GB/T 5009.15 respectively). Fineness is evaluated through sieve analysis, and hydrochloric acid insoluble matter is quantified using a gravimetric method. Manufacturers must follow these exact testing procedures to validate product conformity.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 9990-2009?
It regulates calcined calcium used as a food nutritional fortification substance, specifically those produced from oyster shells or shells via calcination and hydrolysis.
Is GB 9990-2009 a mandatory standard?
Yes, Chapter 3 of the standard, which covers technical requirements, is mandatory, while the remaining chapters are recommended.
What are the key heavy metal limits specified?
The standard sets maximum limits for arsenic, lead, and cadmium, alongside other parameters like barium and hydrochloric acid insoluble matter to ensure safety.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 9990-2009. 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 9990-2009 today to access all detailed parameters, tables, and testing procedures.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Product
- CCS
- X41
- ICS
- 67.220.20
- Competent department
- National Health Commission
- Technical committee
- National Health Commission
Relationships
Replaces:GB 9990-1988