3. Compositional Aspects

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General Foods
Taiwan

This section provides the compositional requirements for the food category and/or food products in scope and information on permitted nutrients, ingredients, and additives.

3.1 Composition Requirements

There are no composition requirements for General Foods; standards of composition are defined per category of food [1].

Companies may also refer to the voluntary product standards (CNS standards) issued by the Bureau of Standards, Metrology, and Inspection (BSMI) [2] if they are available.

3.2 Raw Material Requirements

The ingredients used must be recognized as safe for use as food. If the ingredients are not common fruits and vegetables, they should be listed in the approved food ingredient database [3].

3.3 Fortification

Vitamins, minerals, and amino acids can be added to food products as long they conform to the requirements in the Standards for Specification, Scope, Application, and Limitation of Food Additives (Chapter 8) [4].

3.4 Other Permitted Ingredients

Not defined.

3.5 Permitted Additives

The use of Food Additives should comply with the Standards for Specification, Scope, Application, and Limitation of Food Additives [4]. It includes the list of authorized additives, their specification, and their limitations of use.

3.6 Permitted Flavors and Colors

The use of Flavoring and colors in General Foods should comply with the Standards for Specification, Scope, Application, and Limitation of Food Additives [4].

According to the Taiwan FDA Handbook for Food Additive [5], Taiwan FDA also accepts flavors that are listed in international standards such as FEMA.

3.7 Permitted Processing Aids

The use of Food Processing Aids in General Foods should comply with the Standards for Specification, Scope, Application, and Limitation of Food Additives [4] and the Sanitation Standard for Processing Aids [6].