CODEX STAN 176-1989 CODEX STANDARD FOR EDIBLE CASSAVA FLOUR
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CODEX STAN 176 Page 1 of 4,CODEX STANDARD FOR EDIBLE CASSAVA FLOUR,CODEX STAN 176-1989 (Rev. 1 - 1995),The Annex to this standard contains provisions which are not intended to be applied within the meaning of,the acceptance provisions of Section 4.A (I)(b) of the General Principles of the Codex Alimentarius.,1. SCOPE,This standard applies to cassava flour intended for direct human consumption which is obtained,from the processing of edible cassava (Manihot esculenta crantz).,2. DESCRIPTION,2.1 Definition of the product,Edible cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) flour is the product prepared from dried cassava,chips or paste by a pounding, grinding or milling process, followed by sifting to separate the fibre from the,flour. In case of edible cassava flour prepared from bitter cassava (Manihot Utilisima Pohl),detoxification is carried out by soaking the tubers in water for a few days, before they undergo drying in,the form of whole, pounded tuber (paste) or in small pieces.,3. ESSENTIAL COMPOSITION AND QUALITY FACTORS,3.1 Quality Factors - General,3.1.1 Edible cassava flour shall be safe and suitable for human consumption.,3.1.2 Edible cassava flour shall be free from abnormal flavours, odours, and living insects.,3.1.3 Edible cassava flour shall be free from filth (impurities of animal origin, including dead insects) in,amounts which may represent a hazard to human health.,3.2 Quality Factors - Specific,3.2.1 Moisture Content 13% m/m max,Lower moisture limits should be required for certain destinations in relation to the climate,duration of transport and storage. Governments accepting the Standards are requested to indicate and,justify the requirements in force in their country.,3.2.2 Hydrocyanic acid content,CODEX STAN 176 Page 2 of 4,The total hydrocyanic acid content of edible cassava flour shall not exceed 10 mg/kg.,4. CONTAMINANTS,4.1 Heavy Metals,Edible cassava flour shall be free from heavy metals in amounts which may represent a hazard to,human health.,4.2 Pesticide Residues,Edible cassava flour shall comply with those maximum residue limits established by the Codex,Alimentarius Commission for this commodity.,4.3 Mycotoxins,Edible cassava flour shall comply with those maximum mycotoxin limits established by the,Codex Alimentarius Commission for this commodity.,5. HYGIENE,5.1 It is recommended that the product covered by the provisions of this standard be prepared and,handled in accordance with the appropriate sections of the Recommended International Code of Practice -,General Principles of Food Hygiene (CAC/RCP 1-1969, Rev. 2-1985, Codex Alimentarius Volume 1B),and other Codes of Practice recommended by the Codex Alimentarius Commission which are relevant to,this product.,5.2 To the extent possible in good manufacturing practice, the product shall be free from,objectionable matter.,5.3 When tested by appropriate methods of sampling and examination, the product:,- shall be free from microorganisms in amounts which may represent a hazard to health;,- shall be free from parasites which may represent a hazard to health; and,- shall not contain any substance originating from microorganisms in amounts which may,represent a hazard to health.,6. PACKAGING,6.1 Cassava flour shall be packaged in containers which will safeguard the hygienic, nutritional,CODEX STAN 176 Page 3 of 4,technological, and organoleptic qualities of the product.,6.2 The containers, including packaging material, shall be made of substances which are safe and,suitable for their intended use. They should not impart any toxic substance or undesirable odour or,flavour to the product.,6.3 When the product is packaged in sacks, these must be clean, sturdy and strongly sewn or sealed.,7. LABELLING,In addition to the requirements of the Codex General Standard for the Labelling of Prepackaged,Foods (CODEX STAN 1-1985, Rev. 1-1991, Codex Alimentarius Volume 1A), the following specific,provisions apply:,7.1 Name of the Product,The name of the product to be shown on the label shall be "edible cassava flour.",7.2 Labelling of Non-Retail Containers,Information for non-retail containers shall either be given on the container or in accompanying,documents, except that the name of the product, lot identification and the name and address of the,manufacturer or packer shall appear on the container. However, lot identification and the name and,address of the manufacturer or packer may be replaced by an identification mark, provided that such a,mark is clearly identifiable with the accompanying documents.,8. METHODS OF SAMPLING,See Codex Alimentarius Volume 13.,CODEX STAN 176 Page 4 of 4,ANNEX,In those instances where more t……
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