GSFA Provisions for Natamycin (Pimaricin)

Number Food Category Max dosage level* Application
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01.6.1 Unripened cheese 40 mg/kg Surface treatment. Equivalent to 2 mg/dm2 surface application to a maximum depth of 5 mm.
01.6.2 Ripened cheese 40 mg/kg Surface treatment. Equivalent to 2 mg/dm2 surface application to a maximum depth of 5 mm.
01.6.4 Processed cheese 40 mg/kg Surface treatment. Equivalent to 2 mg/dm2 surface application to a maximum depth of 5 mm.
01.6.5 Cheese analogues 40 mg/kg Surface treatment. Equivalent to 2 mg/dm2 surface application to a maximum depth of 5 mm.
01.6.6 Whey protein cheese 40 mg/kg Surface treatment. Equivalent to 2 mg/dm2 surface application to a maximum depth of 5 mm.
08.2.1.2 Cured (including salted) and dried non-heat treated processed meat, poultry, and game products in whole pieces or cuts 6 mg/kg
08.3.1.1 Cured (including salted) and dried non-heat treated processed comminuted meat, poultry, and game products 20 mg/kg Surface treatment. Equivalent to 1 mg/dm2 surface application to a maximum depth of 5 mm.

*Pure Natamycin

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