Overview

CXS 212-1999 provides standards for sugars intended for human consumption without further processing. It includes sugars sold directly to the final consumer and sugars used as ingredients in foodstuffs. The document defines and provides alternate names for a number of sugars and provides various technical topics such as composition, additives, contaminants, hygiene, packaging, labelling, and methods of analysis and sampling.

The document contains a table which outlines additional composition and quality factors such as pH, color, sulphated ash etc. Pesticide and mycotoxin levels for the product must comply with those established by Codex. Also mentioned within the document, is that methods of analysis and sampling of sugars shall comply with CXS 234-1999.

Overall, adhering to this document ensures the consistent production of sugars which meet established standards, thereby ensuring its safety and quality.

Link to Document

STANDARD FOR SUGARS1 CXS 212-1999 Adopted in 1999. Amended in 2001, 2019, 2022.