GB 1903.62-2023

National Food Safety Standard Food Nutrient Enhancer Reduced Iron (English Version)

Standard No.

GB 1903.62-2023

Language

Chinese, English version preview

Release Date

2023

Published By

General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People‘s Republic of China

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GB 1903.62-2023

Introduction

National Standard of the People's Republic of China

National Food Safety Standard Food Nutrition Fortifier Reduced Iron

1. Scope of the Standard

This standard applies to food nutrition fortifier reduced iron produced by coal-based direct reduction method or gas-based direct reduction method with iron phosphorus or iron ore powder as raw materials. It mainly stipulates the sensory requirements, physical and chemical indicators and inspection methods of the product.

2. Comparison of standard frameworks

Standard Dimensions	GB 1903.62-2023	International Standard Reference
Chemical Name	Reduced Iron	Reduced Iron
Molecular Formula	Fe	Fe
Relative Molecular Mass	55.85	55.85

3. Analysis of the background of standard formulation and technological evolution

As an important food nutritional enhancer, the quality of reduced iron is directly related to public health. This standard further optimizes the physical and chemical indicators and test methods on the original basis to ensure that the product meets the food safety requirements. Technically, it adopts advanced coal-based and gas-based direct reduction processes to improve the purity and stability of the product.

4. Implementation suggestions

4.1 Suggestions for manufacturers:

• Strictly control the quality of raw materials to ensure that iron phosphorus or iron concentrate powder meets the standard requirements.
• Adopt advanced reduction technology (coal-based/gas-based) to optimize the production process.
• Establish a complete quality inspection system and equip with necessary analytical instruments.

4.2 Suggestions for inspection agencies:

• Operate strictly in accordance with the inspection methods specified in the standard.
• Strengthen the training of inspection personnel and improve the level of inspection technology.
• Establish a data sharing mechanism to promote industry quality improvement.

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