Singapore legislation
Regulation 21
Regulation 21
Emulsifiers and stabilisers
Subregulation 1
In these Regulations, the terms “emulsifier” or “stabiliser” means any substance which is capable, in the case of an emulsifier, of aiding the formation of, and in the case of a stabiliser, of maintaining, the uniform dispersion of 2 or more immiscible substances.
Subregulation 2
Unless as otherwise indicated, no person shall import or manufacture for sale or sell any article of food which contains any emulsifier or any stabiliser which is not a permitted emulsifier or a permitted stabiliser, as specified in the Sixth Schedule.
Subregulation 3
Non-alcoholic drinks may contain —
ester gum in an amount not exceeding 100 ppm; and
sucrose acetate isobutyrate in an amount not exceeding 300 ppm.
Subregulation 3A
Quillaia extracts (Type I, II or both) may be used only in —
soft drinks, at a level not exceeding 50 ppm (calculated as saponins); and
alcoholic beverages, at a level not exceeding 40 ppm (calculated as saponins).
Subregulation 4
No person shall sell or advertise for sale, with a view to its use in the preparation of food for human consumption, any emulsifier or any stabiliser other than a permitted emulsifier or a permitted stabiliser.
Subregulation 5
No person shall sell any permitted emulsifier or permitted stabiliser with a view to its use in the preparation of food for human consumption except in a package bearing a label, on which is printed a true statement of the chemical nature of the emulsifier or stabiliser.