In addition to these names, PAC is sometimes referred to as flocculant PAC, poly aluminum chloride, high molecular aluminum alum, and sedimentation aid.
There are now 2 units of chemical corporations manufacturing liquid and powdered PAC in addition to Dong A Chemical. Because of its capacity to produce charged flocs, PAC is frequently utilized in the process of assisting in the settlement of suspended materials, such as heavy metals in solution. The first stage of home water purification as well as the manufacture and processing of food both require PAC because of this impact. Let's investigate the rules of processing aids based on the 2010 Food Safety Law in more depth.
1. PAC Poly Aluminum Chloride, a food processing additive
Law on Food Safety 55/2010/QH12, issued June 17, 2010, Article 2, Clause 3, Interpretation of Provisions, states:
A chemical that may be removed from or left in food is referred to as a food processing aid if it is utilized to process food components or food ingredients for a technical purpose.
As a result, PAC can treat the input water used in both food production and processing thanks to its flocculation action. PAC also takes part in the process, filtering and settling the materials in the processing solution, with each particular manufacturing business.
2. The following are some additional provisions of the food safety law relating to processing aids, including PACs: *Regarding the shelf life of processing aids
Article 5: Acts that are prohibited
3. Using food additives and food processing aids that have passed their expiration dates, are not listed as permitted uses, are listed as permitted uses but are being used in excess of the permitted amount, are chemicals of unknown origin, or are otherwise prohibited from being used in the production and trade of food.
Food labeling, Article 44
1. Food labeling must be done in compliance with the legislation on products labels by businesses and people that produce and import food, food additives, and food processing aids in Vietnam.
Depending on the kind of product, the shelf life of food is shown on the label as "use by date," "use by date," or "best before date."
PAC powder manufactured at Dong A Joint Stock Company has a shelf life of 36 months from the date of manufacture
* With relation to laws ensuring the security of processing aids
Article 17. Requirements for food additives and food processing aids' safety assurances
1. Comply with rules on food additives and food processing aids.
2. Depending on the language of the product's origin, user instructions are printed on labels or attached papers in every product unit. (Updated in accordance with 43/2017/ND-CP)
3. Appearing on the Ministry of Health's list of approved food additives and food processing aids for use in food production and trade.
4. Before circulating on the market, register the notification of regulatory conformance with the relevant state agency.
For food additives and food processing aids, the Government must define the registration of the announcement of regulation conformance and the time limit of the registration for the announcement of regulation conformity.
After the Ministry of Health's implementation of Decree 15/2018/ND-CP, which was released on February 2, 2018, businesses making PAC processing aids, including Dong A Chemical, have self-declared items on the website. portal that is run locally.
* Requirements for safeguarding the safety of imported food Article 38. Regulations on imported processing aids
1. All imported food, food additives, food processing aids, equipment, and materials for packing and confining food must meet the requirements outlined in Chapter III of this Article and any other applicable rules. the subsequent circumstances:
Before being imported, the notification of regulation conformance must be registered with an appropriate state office;
b) In accordance with the rules established by the Minister in charge of the sector, a designated inspection agency shall issue a "Notice of results verifying that food fulfills import criteria" for each shipment.
2. Functional foods, food fortified with micronutrients, genetically modified foods, and irradiated foods must have a certificate of free sale or medical certificate as stipulated by the Government in addition to the standards outlined in Clause 1 of this Article.
3. The application shall apply in accordance with international conventions and treaties to which the Socialist Republic of Vietnam is a party, unless Vietnam has already established corresponding technical regulations on imported foods, food additives, food processing aids, tools, packaging materials, and food containers.
White PAC, also known as PAC utilized as a processing aid, is a kind of PAC that is made from raw aluminum powder. Remaining metals in goods must meet high criteria for both quality and content. White PACs are manufactured domestically as well as imported from nations like Thailand, India, and China. Customers, however, put more faith in domestically produced goods since they meet higher standards for safety and health.