Are there any restriction for usage of bamboo charcoal powder in different countries for cookies and mooncake?

Question

Are there any restriction for usage of bamboo charcoal powder in different countries for cookies and mooncake?

April 26, 2019

ANSWER

Sri Lanka

No specific regulation stipulates that bamboo charcoal is allowed to be added into mooncake and cookies.

Philippines

According to FDA Philippines, no specific regulation stipulates that bamboo charcoal powder is allowed to be mixed with food.

China

No specific regulation stipulates that bamboo charcoal powder is allowed to be used in food.

Vietnam

No specific regulation stipulates that bamboo charcoal powder is prohibited to be used in food.

Malaysia

Bamboo charcoal powder is not listed under Food Regulations 1985 and Codex standard as permitted colouring substance. Therefore it cannot be added into any food as colouring substance.

Reference

Ministry of Health Malaysia. (2017). Food Regulations 1985.

Thailand

According to Thai FDA, no specific regulation stipulates that bamboo charcoal powder is allowed to use in food products.

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