Natural Colors Meeting Book_MYM2023

Critical Factors to Consider for Color Additives from Natural Sources

Industry Practices

Hazard

Mitigation Strategy

Microbiological

Test all incoming raw materials for pathogens. Test all finished products for pathogens and spoilage organisms.

Metals

Test for most common metals to stated limits (FDA, EU & Codex).

Pesticides

Test for pesticides that are not allowed (EPA & EU).

Adulteration

Test for synthetic dyes that potentially adulterate product. Screen for unknown adulterants. Map all supplier processes and identify solvents used to ensure they meet all local regulations. Test for the presence of solvents. Ensure that all vendors can be relied on (“certified”) by the manufacturers. Conduct full traceability for all raw materials used as ingredients.

Unauthorized solvents

Supplier reliability

Raw material traceability

From Journal of Food Science, Volume 82, Issue 11; Establishing Standards on Colors fromNatural Sources https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/1750-3841.13927