SCHEDULE 1Standards applicable to edible acid caseins
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Essential factors of composition
1 | Maximum moisture content | 12% by weight |
2 | Minimum milk protein content calculated on the dried extract | 90% by weight |
of which minimum casein content | 95% by weight | |
3 | Maximum milk fat content | 2% by weight |
4 | Maximum titratable acidity, expressed in ml of decinormal sodium hydroxide solution per g | 0,27 |
5 | Maximum ash content (P2O5 included) | 2.5% by weight |
6 | Maximum anhydrous lactose content | 1% by weight |
7 | Maximum sediment content (burnt particles) | 22.5 mg in 25 g |
2
Contaminants
Maximum lead content | 0,75 mg/kg |
3
Impurities
Extraneous matter (such as wood or metal particles, hairs or insect fragments) | nil in 25 g |
4
Processing aids, bacterial cultures and authorised ingredients
1. | acids: |
— lactic acid | |
— hydrochloric acid | |
— sulphuric acid | |
— citric acid | |
— acetic acid | |
— orthophosphoric acid | |
2. | bacterial cultures producing lactic acid |
3. | Whey |
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Organoleptic characteristics
1. | Odour | No foreign odours |
2. | Appearance | Colour ranging from white to creamy white; the product must not contain any lumps that would not break up under slight pressure. |
SCHEDULE 2Standards applicable to edible rennet caseins
1
Essential factors of composition
1. | Maximum moisture content | 12% by weight |
2. | Minimum milk protein content calculated on the dried extract | 84% by weight |
of which minimum casein content | 95% by weight | |
3. | Maximum milk fat content | 2% by weight |
4. | Maximum ash content (P2O5 included) | 7,5% by weight |
5. | Maximum anhydrous lactose content | 1% by weight |
6. | Maximum sediment content (burnt particles) | 15 mg in 25 g |
2
Contaminants
Maximum lead content | 0,75 mg/kg |
3
Impurities
Extraneous matter (such as wood or metal particles, hairs or insect fragments) | nil in 25 g |
4
Processing aids, bacterial cultures and authorised ingredients
— rennet meeting the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1332/200811; — other milk-coagulating enzymes meeting the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1332/2008. |
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Organoleptic characteristics
1. | Odour | No foreign odours |
2. | Appearance | Colour ranging from white to creamy white; the product must not contain any lumps that would not break up under slight pressure. |
SCHEDULE 3Standards applicable to edible caseinates
1
Essential factors of composition
1 | Maximum moisture content | 8% by weight |
2 | Minimum milk protein content calculated on the dried extract | 88% by weight |
of which minimum casein content | 95% by weight | |
3 | Maximum milk fat content | 2% by weight |
4 | Maximum anhydrous lactose content | 1% by weight |
5 | pH value | 6,0 to 8,0 |
6 | Maximum sediment content (burnt particles) | 22.5 mg in 25 g |
2
Contaminants
Maximum lead content | 0,75 mg/kg |
3
Impurities
Extraneous matter (such as wood or metal particles, hairs or insect fragments) | nil in 25 g |
4
Food additives
(optional neutralizing and buffering agents)
hydroxydes | of | sodium |
carbonates | potassium | |
phosphates | calcium | |
citrates | ammonium | |
magnesium |
5
Organoleptic characteristics
1. | Odour | Very slight foreign flavours and odours |
2. | Appearance | Colour ranging from white to creamy white; the product must not contain any lumps that would not break up under slight pressure. |
3. | Solubility | Almost entirely soluble in distilled water, except for calcium caseinate. |
SCHEDULE 4Modification of provisions of the Act
Provision of the Act | Modifications |
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Section 3 (presumptions that food intended for human consumption) | In subsection (1), for “this Act” substitute “the Caseins and Caseinates (Scotland) Regulations 2016”. |
Section 20 (offences due to fault of another person) | For “any of the preceding provisions of this Part” substitute “the Caseins and Caseinates (Scotland) Regulations 2016”. |
Section 2112 (defence of due diligence) | In subsection (1), for “any of the preceding provisions of this Part” substitute “the Caseins and Caseinates (Scotland) Regulations 2016”. |
Section 22 (defence of publication in the course of business) | In subsection (1), for “any of the preceding provisions of this Part” substitute “any provision of the Caseins and Caseinates (Scotland) Regulations 2016”. |
Section 29 (procurement of samples) | In paragraph (b)(ii), after “under section 32 below” insert “including under section 32 as applied and modified by regulation 9 and the schedule of the Caseins and Caseinates Groups (Scotland) Regulations 2016”. |
Section 30(8) (evidence of certificates given by a food analyst or examiner) | For “this Act” substitute “the Caseins and Caseinates (Scotland) Regulations 2016”. |
Section 32 (powers of entry) | In subsection (1), for paragraphs (a) to (c) substitute “(a) to enter any premises within the authority’s area for the purpose of ascertaining whether there has been any contravention of a specified EU requirement (as defined in regulation 9 of the Caseins and Caseinates (Scotland) Regulations 2016); (b) to enter any business premises, whether within or outside the authority’s area, for the purpose of ascertaining whether there is on the premises any evidence of any contravention of such a requirement; and (c) when exercising a power of entry under this section, to exercise the associated powers in sub-sections (5) and (6) relating to records.”. |
Section 33 (obstruction etc. of officers) | In subsection (1), for “this Act” (in each place where it occurs) substitute “the Caseins and Caseinates (Scotland) Regulations 2016”. |
Section 35(1) (punishment of offences) | After “section 33(1) above” insert “as applied and modified by regulation 9 and the schedule of the Caseins and Caseinates (Scotland) Regulations 2016,”. |
Section 36 (offences by bodies corporate) | In subsection (1), for “this Act” substitute “the Caseins and Caseinates (Scotland) Regulations 2016”. |
Section 36A13 (offences by Scottish partnerships) | For “this Act” substitute “the Caseins and Caseinates (Scotland) Regulations 2016”. |
Section 44 (protection of officers acting in good faith) | For “this Act”— (a) where it first appears substitute “the Caseins and Caseinates (Scotland) Regulations 2016 (“the 2016 Regulations”)”; and (b) on each other occasion it appears substitute “the 2016 Regulations”. |