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Section 55 in The Prevention of Food Adulteration Rules, 1955

55. Use of Class II preservatives restricted.

- The use of Class II preservatives shall be restricted to the following group of foods in concentration not exceeding the proportions given below against each:
  Article of food Preservative Parts per million
  (1) (2) (3)
1. Sausages and sausage meatcontaining raw meat, cereals and condiments. Sulphur dioxide 450
2. Fruit, fruit pulp or juice (notdried) for conversion into jam or crystallised glace or curedfruit or other products:    
  (a) [ Cherries [Substituted by G.S.R. 764(E), dated 15th November, 1984 (w.e.f. 15-11-1985)] Sulphur dioxide [Substituted by G.S.R. 764(E), dated 15th November, 1984 (w.e.f. 15-11-1985)] 2,000] [Substituted by G.S.R. 764(E), dated 15th November, 1984 (w.e.f. 15-11-1985)]
  (b) Strawberries and raspberries Sulphur dioxide 2,000
  (c) Other fruits Sulphur dioxide 1,000
3. Fruit juice concentrate Sulphur dioxide 1,500
4. Dried fruits:    
  (a) Apricots, peaches, apples,pears and other fruits. Sulphur dioxide 2,000
  (b) Raisins and sultanas Sulphur dioxide 750
5. [Other non-alcoholic wines,squashes, crushes, fruit syrups, cordials, fruit juices andbarley water to be used after dilution] [Substituted by G.S.R. 553, dated 22nd April, 1972.]. Sulphur dioxide orBenzoicacid 350600
6. Jam, marmalade, preserve, cannedcherry and fruit jelly. Sulphur dioxide orBenzoicacid 40200
7. Crystallised glace or cured fruit(including candied peel). Sulphur dioxide 150
8. Fruit and fruit pulp nototherwise specified in the schedule. Sulphur dioxide 350
9. [ [Substituted by G.S.R. 916(E), dated 17th November, 1987 as corrected by G.S.R. 320(E), dated 2nd March, 1988 (w.e.f. 18-5-1988)] Plantation white sugar, cubesugar, dextrose, gur or jaggery, misri [Substituted by G.S.R. 916(E), dated 17th November, 1987 as corrected by G.S.R. 320(E), dated 2nd March, 1988 (w.e.f. 18-5-1988)] Sulphur dioxide [Substituted by G.S.R. 916(E), dated 17th November, 1987 as corrected by G.S.R. 320(E), dated 2nd March, 1988 (w.e.f. 18-5-1988)] 70 [Substituted by G.S.R. 916(E), dated 17th November, 1987 as corrected by G.S.R. 320(E), dated 2nd March, 1988 (w.e.f. 18-5-1988)]
9A. [Substituted by G.S.R. 916(E), dated 17th November, 1987 as corrected by G.S.R. 320(E), dated 2nd March, 1988 (w.e.f. 18-5-1988)] Khandsari (sulphur) and Bura [Substituted by G.S.R. 916(E), dated 17th November, 1987 as corrected by G.S.R. 320(E), dated 2nd March, 1988 (w.e.f. 18-5-1988)] Sulphur dioxide [Substituted by G.S.R. 916(E), dated 17th November, 1987 as corrected by G.S.R. 320(E), dated 2nd March, 1988 (w.e.f. 18-5-1988)] 150 [Substituted by G.S.R. 916(E), dated 17th November, 1987 as corrected by G.S.R. 320(E), dated 2nd March, 1988 (w.e.f. 18-5-1988)]
9B. [Substituted by G.S.R. 916(E), dated 17th November, 1987 as corrected by G.S.R. 320(E), dated 2nd March, 1988 (w.e.f. 18-5-1988)] Refined Sugar [Substituted by G.S.R. 916(E), dated 17th November, 1987 as corrected by G.S.R. 320(E), dated 2nd March, 1988 (w.e.f. 18-5-1988)] Sulphur dioxide [Substituted by G.S.R. 916(E), dated 17th November, 1987 as corrected by G.S.R. 320(E), dated 2nd March, 1988 (w.e.f. 18-5-1988)] 40] [Substituted by G.S.R. 916(E), dated 17th November, 1987 as corrected by G.S.R. 320(E), dated 2nd March, 1988 (w.e.f. 18-5-1988)]
10. Corn flour and such like starches Sulphur dioxide 100
11. Corn syrup Sulphur dioxide 450
[11 A. [Inserted by G.S.R. 205, dated 13th February, 1974 (w.e.f. 23-5-1974)] CannedRassgolla(The cans shallbe internally lacqnerred with sulphur-dioxide resistant lacqer). [Inserted by G.S.R. 205, dated 13th February, 1974 (w.e.f. 23-5-1974)] Sulphur dioxide [Inserted by G.S.R. 205, dated 13th February, 1974 (w.e.f. 23-5-1974)] 100] [Inserted by G.S.R. 205, dated 13th February, 1974 (w.e.f. 23-5-1974)]
12. Gelatine Sulphur dioxide [1,000] [Substituted by G.S.R. 205, dated 13th February, 1974 (w.e.f. 23-5-1974)]
13. Beer Sulphur dioxide 70
14. Cider Sulphur dioxide 200
15. Alcoholic wines Sulphur dioxide 450
16. [ [Substituted by G.S.R. 439(E), dated 19th June, 2002 (w.e.f. 1-9-2002)] Ready to serve beverages [Substituted by G.S.R. 439(E), dated 19th June, 2002 (w.e.f. 1-9-2002)] Sulphur dioxide orBenzoicacid [Substituted by G.S.R. 439(E), dated 19th June, 2002 (w.e.f. 1-9-2002)] 70120] [Substituted by G.S.R. 439(E), dated 19th June, 2002 (w.e.f. 1-9-2002)]
17. Brewed ginger beer Benzoic acid 120
18. Coffee extract Benzoic acid 450
19. [ [Substituted by G.S.R. 1564, dated 17th November, 1962] Pickles and chutneys made fromfruit or vegetables. [Substituted by G.S.R. 1564, dated 17th November, 1962] [Benzoic acid orSulphurdioxide ] [Substituted by G.S.R. 74, dated 31st December, 1965] 250100] [Substituted by G.S.R. 1564, dated 17th November, 1962]
20. Tomato and other sauces [Benzoic acid] [Substituted by G.S.R. 74, dated 31st December, 1965] 750
21. [ [Substituted by G.S.R. 437(E), dated 19th June, 2002 (w.e.f. 19-6-2002)] Pickled meat and bacon [Substituted by G.S.R. 437(E), dated 19th June, 2002 (w.e.f. 19-6-2002)] Sodium and/or Potassium Nitriteexpressed as Sodium Nitrite [Substituted by G.S.R. 437(E), dated 19th June, 2002 (w.e.f. 19-6-2002)] 200 [Substituted by G.S.R. 437(E), dated 19th June, 2002 (w.e.f. 19-6-2002)]
21A. [Substituted by G.S.R. 437(E), dated 19th June, 2002 (w.e.f. 19-6-2002)] Corned beef [Substituted by G.S.R. 437(E), dated 19th June, 2002 (w.e.f. 19-6-2002)] Sodium and/or Potassium Nitriteexpressed as Sodium Nitrite [Substituted by G.S.R. 437(E), dated 19th June, 2002 (w.e.f. 19-6-2002)] 100 [Substituted by G.S.R. 437(E), dated 19th June, 2002 (w.e.f. 19-6-2002)]
21B. [Substituted by G.S.R. 437(E), dated 19th June, 2002 (w.e.f. 19-6-2002)] Luncheon Meat, Cooked Ham,Chopped Meat, Canned Mutton and Goat Meat and Canned Chicken. [Substituted by G.S.R. 437(E), dated 19th June, 2002 (w.e.f. 19-6-2002)] Sodium and/or Potassium Nitriteexpressed as Sodium Nitrite [Substituted by G.S.R. 437(E), dated 19th June, 2002 (w.e.f. 19-6-2002)] 200] [Substituted by G.S.R. 437(E), dated 19th June, 2002 (w.e.f. 19-6-2002)]
22. Danish tinned caviar Benzoic acid 50
23. Dehydrated vegetables Sulphur dioxide 2000
24. [ [Substituted by G.S.R. 852(E), dated 13th June, 1986.] Tomato puree and paste [Substituted by G.S.R. 852(E), dated 13th June, 1986.] Sulphur dioxide Benzoic acid [Substituted by G.S.R. 852(E), dated 13th June, 1986.] 750] [Substituted by G.S.R. 852(E), dated 13th June, 1986.]
25. Syrups and sharbats [Sulphur dioxide or Benzoic acid [Substituted by G.S.R. 605(E), dated 24th July, 1985.] 350600] [Substituted by G.S.R. 605(E), dated 24th July, 1985.]
26. Dried ginger Sulphur dioxide 2000
[***] [[Item 27 omitted by G.S.R. 184(E), dated 21st March, 2005 (w.e.f. 21-9-2005). Item 27, before omission, stood as under:'27. Hard boiled sugar confectionery - Sulphur dioxide - 350']] |  
28. [ [Inserted by G.S.R. 63(E), dated 5th February, 1976.] Cheese or processed cheese] [Inserted by G.S.R. 63(E), dated 5th February, 1976.] [Sorbic acid including itsSodium, Potassium and Calcium salts (Calculated as Sorbic acid)] [Substituted by G.S.R. 67(E), dated 5th February, 2001 (w.e.f. 5-2-2001)] [3000] [Substituted by G.S.R. 67(E), dated 5th February, 2001 (w.e.f. 5-2-2001)]
    [Nisin] [Inserted by G.S.R. 63(E), dated 5th February, 1976.] 12. [5] [Inserted by G.S.R. 63(E), dated 5th February, 1976.]
29. [ [Substituted by G.S.R. 895(E), dated 11th December, 2001 (w.e.f. 11-12-2001)] (a) Flour confectionery [Substituted by G.S.R. 895(E), dated 11th December, 2001 (w.e.f. 11-12-2001)] [Sorbic acid including sodium,Potassium, and Calcium salts (Calculated as Sorbic acid)] [Substituted by G.S.R. 177(E), dated 6th April, 1998 (w.e.f. 6-4-1998).] 1500 [Substituted by G.S.R. 895(E), dated 11th December, 2001 (w.e.f. 11-12-2001)]
[***] [[Item 29(b) omitted by G.S.R. 184(E), dated 21st March, 2005 (w.e.f. 21-9-2005). Item 29(b), before omission, stood as under:'29(b) Filled chocolate'.]] |  
30. [Substituted by G.S.R. 895(E), dated 11th December, 2001 (w.e.f. 11-12-2001)] Smoked fish (in wrappers) [Substituted by G.S.R. 895(E), dated 11th December, 2001 (w.e.f. 11-12-2001)] Sorbic acid [Substituted by G.S.R. 895(E), dated 11th December, 2001 (w.e.f. 11-12-2001)] Only wrappers may beimpregnated with Sorbicacid] [Substituted by G.S.R. 895(E), dated 11th December, 2001 (w.e.f. 11-12-2001)]
31. [ [Inserted by G.S.R. 74, dated 31st December, 1965.] Dry mixes of Rasgollas. [Inserted by G.S.R. 74, dated 31st December, 1965.] Sulphur dioxide [Inserted by G.S.R. 74, dated 31st December, 1965.] 100] [Inserted by G.S.R. 74, dated 31st December, 1965.]
32. [ [Inserted by G.S.R. 764(E), dated 15th November, 1984 (w.e.f. 15-11-1984)] (a) Soups (other than canned) [Inserted by G.S.R. 764(E), dated 15th November, 1984 (w.e.f. 15-11-1984)] Sulphur dioxide [Inserted by G.S.R. 764(E), dated 15th November, 1984 (w.e.f. 15-11-1984)] 150 [Inserted by G.S.R. 764(E), dated 15th November, 1984 (w.e.f. 15-11-1984)]
  (b)Dried soups [Inserted by G.S.R. 764(E), dated 15th November, 1984 (w.e.f. 15-11-1984)] Sulphur dioxide [Inserted by G.S.R. 764(E), dated 15th November, 1984 (w.e.f. 15-11-1984)] 1500 [Inserted by G.S.R. 764(E), dated 15th November, 1984 (w.e.f. 15-11-1984)]
  (c)Dehydrated soup mix, whenpacked in containers other than cans. [Inserted by G.S.R. 764(E), dated 15th November, 1984 (w.e.f. 15-11-1984)] Sulphur dioxide [Inserted by G.S.R. 764(E), dated 15th November, 1984 (w.e.f. 15-11-1984)] 1500] [Inserted by G.S.R. 764(E), dated 15th November, 1984 (w.e.f. 15-11-1984)]
33. Fruits and vegetable, flakes powder, figs Sulphur dioxide 600
34. Flour for baked food Sodium diacetate or propionatesor Methyl Propylhydroxy Benaoate 25003200500]
35. [ [Inserted by G.S.R. 852(E), dated 13th June, 1986.] Preserved chapaties [Inserted by G.S.R. 852(E), dated 13th June, 1986.] Sorbic Acid [Inserted by G.S.R. 852(E), dated 13th June, 1986.] 1,500] [Inserted by G.S.R. 852(E), dated 13th June, 1986.]
36. [ [Added by G.S.R. 10(E), dated 7th January, 1991 (w.e.f. 7-1-1991)] Paneer or Chhana [Added by G.S.R. 10(E), dated 7th January, 1991 (w.e.f. 7-1-1991)] Sorbic acid and its sodium,potassium or calcium salts (calculated as sorbic acid)or [Added by G.S.R. 10(E), dated 7th January, 1991 (w.e.f. 7-1-1991)] 2000 [Added by G.S.R. 10(E), dated 7th January, 1991 (w.e.f. 7-1-1991)]
  | Propionic acid and its sodium orpotassium salts (calculated as Propionic acid). [Added by G.S.R. 10(E), dated 7th January, 1991 (w.e.f. 7-1-1991)] 2000] [Added by G.S.R. 10(E), dated 7th January, 1991 (w.e.f. 7-1-1991)]
37. [ [Inserted by G.S.R. 481, dated 16th September, 1993 (w.e.f. 2-10-1993).] Fat Spread [Inserted by G.S.R. 481, dated 16th September, 1993 (w.e.f. 2-10-1993).] Sorbic and its sodium, potasiumand calcium salts (calculated as sorbica acid)or [Inserted by G.S.R. 481, dated 16th September, 1993 (w.e.f. 2-10-1993).] 1000 [Inserted by G.S.R. 481, dated 16th September, 1993 (w.e.f. 2-10-1993).]
  | Benzoic acid and its sodium andpotassium salt (calculated as benzoic acid) or both [Inserted by G.S.R. 481, dated 16th September, 1993 (w.e.f. 2-10-1993).] 1000] [Inserted by G.S.R. 481, dated 16th September, 1993 (w.e.f. 2-10-1993).]
38. [ [Inserted by G.S.R. 677(E), dated 6th September, 1994 (w.e.f. 6-9-1994) as corrected by G.S.R. 54(E), dated 7th February, 1995 and G.S.R. 613(E), dated 4th September, 1995.] Jam, Jellies, Marmalades,preserves, crystallised, glazed or candied fruits includingcandied peels, fruits bars. [Inserted by G.S.R. 677(E), dated 6th September, 1994 (w.e.f. 6-9-1994) as corrected by G.S.R. 54(E), dated 7th February, 1995 and G.S.R. 613(E), dated 4th September, 1995.] Sorbic Acid and itsCalcium/sodium/potassiumsalts(calculated as sorbic acid) [Inserted by G.S.R. 677(E), dated 6th September, 1994 (w.e.f. 6-9-1994) as corrected by G.S.R. 54(E), dated 7th February, 1995 and G.S.R. 613(E), dated 4th September, 1995.] 500 [Inserted by G.S.R. 677(E), dated 6th September, 1994 (w.e.f. 6-9-1994) as corrected by G.S.R. 54(E), dated 7th February, 1995 and G.S.R. 613(E), dated 4th September, 1995.]
39. [Inserted by G.S.R. 677(E), dated 6th September, 1994 (w.e.f. 6-9-1994) as corrected by G.S.R. 54(E), dated 7th February, 1995 and G.S.R. 613(E), dated 4th September, 1995.] Fruit juice concentrates withpreservatives for conversion in juices nectars for ready toserve beverages in bottles/pouches selling through dispenser [Inserted by G.S.R. 677(E), dated 6th September, 1994 (w.e.f. 6-9-1994) as corrected by G.S.R. 54(E), dated 7th February, 1995 and G.S.R. 613(E), dated 4th September, 1995.] -Do- [Inserted by G.S.R. 677(E), dated 6th September, 1994 (w.e.f. 6-9-1994) as corrected by G.S.R. 54(E), dated 7th February, 1995 and G.S.R. 613(E), dated 4th September, 1995.] 100 [Inserted by G.S.R. 677(E), dated 6th September, 1994 (w.e.f. 6-9-1994) as corrected by G.S.R. 54(E), dated 7th February, 1995 and G.S.R. 613(E), dated 4th September, 1995.]
40. [Inserted by G.S.R. 677(E), dated 6th September, 1994 (w.e.f. 6-9-1994) as corrected by G.S.R. 54(E), dated 7th February, 1995 and G.S.R. 613(E), dated 4th September, 1995.] Fruit juices (tins, bottles orpouches) [Inserted by G.S.R. 677(E), dated 6th September, 1994 (w.e.f. 6-9-1994) as corrected by G.S.R. 54(E), dated 7th February, 1995 and G.S.R. 613(E), dated 4th September, 1995.] -Do- [Inserted by G.S.R. 677(E), dated 6th September, 1994 (w.e.f. 6-9-1994) as corrected by G.S.R. 54(E), dated 7th February, 1995 and G.S.R. 613(E), dated 4th September, 1995.] 200 [Inserted by G.S.R. 677(E), dated 6th September, 1994 (w.e.f. 6-9-1994) as corrected by G.S.R. 54(E), dated 7th February, 1995 and G.S.R. 613(E), dated 4th September, 1995.]
41. [Inserted by G.S.R. 677(E), dated 6th September, 1994 (w.e.f. 6-9-1994) as corrected by G.S.R. 54(E), dated 7th February, 1995 and G.S.R. 613(E), dated 4th September, 1995.] Nectars, ready-to-serve beveragesin bottles, pouches or selling through dispensers [Inserted by G.S.R. 677(E), dated 6th September, 1994 (w.e.f. 6-9-1994) as corrected by G.S.R. 54(E), dated 7th February, 1995 and G.S.R. 613(E), dated 4th September, 1995.] -Do- [Inserted by G.S.R. 677(E), dated 6th September, 1994 (w.e.f. 6-9-1994) as corrected by G.S.R. 54(E), dated 7th February, 1995 and G.S.R. 613(E), dated 4th September, 1995.] 50] [Inserted by G.S.R. 677(E), dated 6th September, 1994 (w.e.f. 6-9-1994) as corrected by G.S.R. 54(E), dated 7th February, 1995 and G.S.R. 613(E), dated 4th September, 1995.]
42. [ [Inserted by G.S.R. 177(E), dated 6th April, 1998 (w.e.f. 6-4-1998)] Prunes [Inserted by G.S.R. 177(E), dated 6th April, 1998 (w.e.f. 6-4-1998)] Potassium Sorbate (Calculated asSoric acid) [Inserted by G.S.R. 177(E), dated 6th April, 1998 (w.e.f. 6-4-1998)] 1000] [Inserted by G.S.R. 177(E), dated 6th April, 1998 (w.e.f. 6-4-1998)]