The Prevention of Food Adulteration Rules, 1955

Table in Rule 69-A

Limits on use of solvents

 

 

Name of solvent

Article of food

Tolerance limits mg.kg (ppm)

Hexane (food grade)

(a) Refined Solvent, extracted cocoa butter

5.00

(b) Refined Solvent extracted oils & fats

5.00

(c) Solvent extracted edible soya flour

10.00