Section 55-C: Use of Natamycin for surface treatment of cheese hard

Natamycin may be used for surface treatment of cheese (hard) under label declaration as specified in clause (8) of sub-rule (ZZZ) of rule 42 subject to the following conditions, namely :-
(i) Maximum level of application of Natamycin shall not exceed 2 mg/dm3
(ii) The penetration depth of natamyin in cheese (hard) shall not exceed 2 mm.
(iii) The maximum residue level of Natamycin in the finished cheese(hard) shall not exceed 1 mg/dm3.