Used as a filtration and decolourisation aid in sugar refining and edible oil processing. As a processing aid, it does not require declaration on the finished product label if removed before packaging.

Physical state

Powder

Solubility

Insoluble in water

Odour

Odourless

Typical usage level

Application-dependent, typically 0.1-1.0% of process volume, removed before packaging

Regulatory overview

EU and US regulatory context

EU Context

Regulation: Processing aids are not subject to EU additive labelling if not present in the finished product
E-number: Pending
Status: Processing aid; no additive authorisation required if not present in the finished product
Key standard: Confirm current Ph. Eur. / FCC monograph specification with the supplier.

US Context

FDA status: Regulated as a processing aid / secondary direct food additive under FDA food additive regulations
CFR reference: Pending. Confirm exact citation before publishing to a client-facing document.
Common declaration: Activated Carbon
Notes: Pending

Functions & applications

Filtration / decolourisation aid

Technical function	What it does
adsorption of colour bodies and impurities	Physically adsorbs colour bodies and trace impurities from process liquids.

Recommended applications

Sugar refining

Filtration / decolourisation aid

Edible oil decolourisation

Filtration / decolourisation aid

Beverage clarification

Filtration / decolourisation aid

Specifications

Technical specification

Appearance	Black fine powder or granules
Colour	Black fine powder or granules
Odour	Odourless
Solubility	Insoluble in water
Moisture	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Assay	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
pH	Pending
Lead (heavy metals)	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Arsenic (heavy metals)	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Cadmium (heavy metals)	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Mercury (heavy metals)	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Total plate count	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Salmonella	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
E. coli	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Yeast & mould	Pending. Confirm against the current supplier CoA.
Packaging	25kg multiwall paper bags with PE liner, on ISPM-15 treated pallets
Shelf life	24 months from production date, unopened
Storage	Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.

Values marked "Pending" require confirmation against the current supplier CoA before being issued to a client.

Compliance

Legal & compliance notes

Allergen status: Does not contain any of the 14 major EU allergens.
GMO status: Mineral/carbon-based processing aid; not applicable to GMO status.
Irradiation: Not irradiated.
Halal / Kosher: Typically available. Confirm certification with the specific supplier.

Critical QC checkpoints: Iodine number, Ash content, Heavy metals.

CN code (8-digit)	Pending
TARIC (10-digit)	Pending
EU import duty	Pending
Anti-dumping measure	None on file

Activated Carbon (Food Grade)

EU and US regulatory context

Filtration / decolourisation aid

Recommended applications

Technical specification

Legal & compliance notes

Import classification data

Also in Processing Aids

Activated Carbon (Food Grade)

EU and US regulatory context

Filtration / decolourisation aid

Recommended applications

Technical specification

Legal & compliance notes

Import classification data

Also in Processing Aids

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