Section 55C in The Prevention of Food Adulteration Rules, 1955
55C. [ Use of Natamycin for surface treatment of cheese (hard). [Inserted by G.S.R. 223(E), dated 26th May, 1996 (w.e.f. 26-11-1996).]
- Natamycin may be used for surface treatment of cheese (hard) under label declaration as specified in clause (8) of sub-rule (ZZZ) of rule 42 subject to the following conditions, namely:-(i)Maximum level of application of Natamycin shall not exceed 2 mg/dm 3.(ii)The penetration depth of Natamycin in cheese (hard) shall not exceed 2mm.(iii)The maximum residue level jof Natamycin in the finished cheese (hard) shall not exceed 1 mg/dm 3.]
