News Brief
The National Health Commission (NHC) of China has released its first “Three New Foods” announcement of 2023. Among the 28 newly approved substances was a new food additive, polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and its emulsions, submitted by REACH24H Consulting Group, reinforcing the company’s leadership in China’s food-related regulatory space.
PDMS: Enabling Safer and More Efficient Collagen Casing Processing
This newly approved additive—polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) and its emulsions—is now officially authorized for use in the food industry as a processing aid in collagen casing production, helping to eliminate foam generated during processing and improve manufacturing efficiency.
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