Israel - Revision of the Mandatory Standard SI 431, dealing with mayonnaise To protect of human health or safety, Israel WTO-TBT Enquiry Point has issued notification on revision of the Mandatory Standard SI 431, dealing with mayonnaise. This draft standard revision adopts the European rules collection FIC Europe – Code of practice – Mayonnaise – September 2006, and therefore is significantly different from the old standard. The major differences between the old version and this new revised draft standard are as follow: - Narrows the standard's scope to include only mayonnaise and excludes any other type of water in oil emulsion spreads
- Allows using other optional food ingredients
- Adds to paragraph 3 dealing with food additives a reference to Israel's Public Health Regulations (Food) (Food Additives)
- Adds a new paragraph 5 dealing with food contaminants
- Adds a new paragraph 6 dealing with hygiene and changes the microbiological requirements
This new revised standard will enter into force 12 months after publication in Israel Official Gazette. Proposed date of adoption: To be determined Proposed date of entry into force: 12 months after publication in Israel Official Gazette, Section of Government Notices |