ISWG Book

EU approval as food additive

The use of food additives in the European Union is governed by Regulation (EC) No1333/2008. Annex II of this regulation, listing all food additives approved for use in foods and conditions of use, is governed by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1129/2011. On October 31st, 2013, the following publication in the Official Journal of the European […]

Description of phosphates (E 339)

Trisodium phosphate (TSP) TSP is a white, granular, or crystalline solid, highly soluble in water producing an alkaline solution. The item of commerce is often partially hydrated and may range from anhydrous trisodium phosphate, Na3PO4, to the dodecahydrate, Na3PO4·12H2O. Most often found in white powder form, it can also be called trisodium orthophosphate or just […]

Treatment protocol – method description

Objective To adequately treat natural casings with phosphate-supplemented salt (P-salt) and/or store them at a specified temperature in order to remove a potential infectious animal disease. CCP identification The following Critical Control Points can be identified in the treatment of natural sausage casings with P-salt or storage at a specified temperature: Measure Critical Limits 01 […]

Introduction

Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), classical swine fever (CSF), African swine fever (ASF), and swine vesicular disease (SVD) are highly contagious viral diseases of cloven-hoofed animals(e.g. pigs, cattle, sheep, and goats) and continuing outbreaks incur significant social and economic costs on a global scale (World Animal Health Information System). Affected countries are limited in their ability to […]