ANSWER

 

Malaysia

According to Food Regulations 1985, pectin and arabic gum are permitted to be used as a food conditioner in carbonated drinks.

 

Singapore

According to Food Regulations (Sale of Food Act), pectin and arabic gum are permitted to be used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in carbonated drinks.

 

Japan

According to List of Existing Food Additives, pectin and arabic gum are permitted as existing food additives in carbonated drinks.

 

Korea

According to Korea Food Additives Code (Notification No. 2015-5), pectin and arabic gum are permitted to be used as natural additives in carbonated drinks.

 

EU

According to EU Food Additives Database, pectin and arabic gum are permitted to be used in carbonated drinks.

 

USA

According to Listing of Specific Substances Affirmed as GRAS (2018a, 2018b), pectin and arabic gum are permitted to be used in carbonated drinks.

 

Australia & New Zealand

According to Food Additives (Standard 1.3.1) of Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code, pectin and arabic gum are permitted to be used in carbonated drinks.

 

Permitted Dosage

Pectin and Arabic gum are permitted to be used in carbonated beverages, limited by GMP in Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Korea, EU, USA, Australia and New Zealand.

 

References

Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore. (2019). Food Regulations (Sale of Food Act).

Australian Government (2014). Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. Food Additives (Standard 1.3.1).

European Commission. (2015). EU Food Additives Database.

Listing of Specific Substances Affirmed as GRAS, 21 CFR 184.1588 (2018a).

Listing of Specific Substances Affirmed as GRAS, 21 CFR 184.1330 (2018b).

Ministry of Food and Drug Safety Korea. (2015). Korea Food Additives Code (Notification No. 2015-5).

Ministry of Health and Welfare Japan. (n. d.). List of Existing Food Additives.

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