Standard For Special Dietary Foods With Low-Sodium Content

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CODEX STAN 53-1981
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STANDARD FOR SPECIAL DIETARY FOODS WITH LOW-SODIUM CONTENT
(INCLUDING SALT SUBSTITUTES)
CODEX STAN 53-1981
1.
SCOPE
1.1
This standard applies to foods which are represented directly or indirectly or by implication, as
intended for special dietary uses by reason of their low sodium content. It also applies to salt substitutes with
low sodium content.
1.2
The standard contains only provisions which are specific to the sodium content of foods intended for
special dietary uses and to salt substitutes. It does not refer to other aspects of the composition of such foods
including the use of food additives, except salt substitutes.
2.
DESCRIPTION
2.1
Definition
Special dietary foods with low sodium content are foods whose special dietary value results from the
reduction, restriction, or removal of sodium.
2.2
Subsidiary Definitions
Low sodium and Very low sodium foods are foods conforming to the respective provisions regarding
maximum sodium content prescribed in sub-sections 3.1.1 and 3.1.2 of this standard.
3.
ESSENTIAL COMPOSITION AND QUALITY FACTORS
3.1
Special Dietary Foods with Low Sodium Content (Excluding Salt Substitutes As Such)
3.1.1
A special dietary food with low sodium content is a food which has been processed without the
addition of sodium salts, and the sodium content of which is not more than one half of that of the comparable
normal product as consumed, and the sodium content of which is not more than 120 mg/100 g of the final
product as normally consumed.
3.1.2
A special dietary food with very low sodium content is a food which has been processed without the
addition of sodium salts, and the sodium content of which is not more than one half of that of the comparable
normal product as consumed, and the sodium content of which is not more than 40 mg/100 g of the final
product as normally consumed.
3.1.3
The addition of salt substitutes conforming to sub-section 3.2 to a special dietary food with low sodium
content is permitted and shall be limited by good manufacturing practice.
Formerly CAC/RS 53-1971. Adopted 1981. Amendment 1983.

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