E Number
|
E553b |
Name
|
Talc |
Class
|
Others |
Groups
|
Silicon dioxide — silicates |
Additional details
|
Anti-caking agent |
Origin
|
Natural |
Common sources
|
|
Common applications
|
White rice |
Observations
|
May lead to stomach cancer |
Evaluation
|
To avoid |
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Conditions of use in food categories
Category Number
|
Category Name
|
Maximum Level (mg/l or mg/kg as appropriate)
|
Details
|
Restrictions/exceptions
|
05.3
| Chewing gum | quantum satis | | |
06.1
| Whole, broken, or flaked grain | quantum satis | | only rice |
08.1.2
| Meat preparations as defined by Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 | quantum satis | | only surface treatment of sausages |
08.2.1
| Non-heat-treated processed meat | quantum satis | | surface treatment of sausages |
08.2.2
| Heat-treated processed meat | quantum satis | | surface treatment of sausages only |