Overview

CXS 331-2017 is the standard for dairy permeate powders which are dried milk products characterized by a high content of lactose. The standard applies to dairy permeate powders that are intended for further processing and/or as ingredients in other foods.

The standard provides information on product descriptions and definitions, chemical composition, contaminants, hygiene practices pertaining to dairy permeate powders. CXS 331-2017 also sets criteria with references to other codex standards with which dairy permeate powders should comply to including:

Guidelines on Substances Used as Processing Aids (CXG 75-2010)
General Standard for Contaminants and Toxins in Food and Feed (CXS 193-1995)
Code of Hygienic Practice for Milk and Milk Products (CXS 57-2004)
General Standard for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods (CXS 1-1985)

Overall, the standard aims to ensure the safety and quality for the processing and distribution of dairy permeate powders.

Link to Document

STANDARD FOR DAIRY PERMEATE POWDERS CXS 331-2017 Adopted in 2017. Amended in 2022, 2023.