This standard specifies the requirements, test methods, inspection rules, marking, packaging, transportation and storage of food additive precipitated calcium carbonate. This standard applies to the addition of precipitated calcium carbonate to food prepared by the precipitation method. The product is used as a bulking agent and calcium supplement in food processing. Molecular formula: CaCO3 Relative molecular mass: 100.09 (according to relative atomic mass in 1991)
GB 1898-1996 history
2016GB 1886.214-2016 National Food Safety Standard Food Additive Calcium Carbonate (Including Light and Heavy Calcium Carbonate)