On September 20th, 2023, the Codex Alimentarius published standard on “Dried or Dehydrated Chilli Pepper and Paprika CXS 353-2022”.
The document entails the following key points:
- Dried or dehydrated chilli pepper and paprika shall be in accordance with section 2.1 for direct consumption;
- The products to be used as an ingredient in food processing or for repackaging;
- The chemical and physical requirements of these spices shall comply with Annex 1;
- Labeling of these products shall comply with the General Standard for the Labelling of Pre-packaged Foods (CXS 1-1985) etc.;
- The hygiene standards shall follow the provisions of the General Principles of Food Hygiene (CXC 1-1969), and the Code of Hygienic Practice for Low-Moisture Foods (CXC 75-2015).
The regulation is effective from September 20th, 2023.
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