- The National Agency of Drug and Food Control (Badan Pengawas Obat dan Makanan – "BPOM") has issued Circular No. PW.04.08.1.5.11.22.10 of 2022 on Registration and/or Import Requirements for Ethylene Glycol ("EG") and Diethylene Glycol ("DEG") in Food Additive Ingredients (Bahan Tambahan Pangan – "BTP") for Syrup Sorbitol, Glycerol and Propylene Glycol ("Circular").
- The Circular states that at the time of any registration and/or import of BTP, said ingredients must satisfy all of the applicable requirements that are set out under relevant laws and regulations. In addition, said ingredients must also satisfy the following requirements: 1) EG and DEG levels within BTP sorbitol must not exceed 0.10%; 2) EG and DEG levels within BTP glycerol must not exceed 0.10%; and 3) EG and DEG levels within BTP propylene glycol must not exceed 0.10%.
- During the registration process, the fulfillment of the abovementioned requirements should be proven through: 1) BTP specification or analysis results issued by an accredited laboratory or state laboratory, for BTP sorbitol, glycerol and/or propylene glycol; and 2) BTP specifications for processed foods that use BTP sorbitol, glycerol and/or propylene glycol as ingredients. During the importation process, the fulfillment of the requirements should be proven through analysis results issued by an accredited laboratory or state laboratory.
- The Circular has been in force since 21 November 2022.
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