The compounds listed in this table are food additives; however some background
levels may occur naturally in some foods.
5 When the additive is not permitted, then the action level is the background
level or detection limit; when the additive is permitted, then the action level
is the background level or detection limit plus the permitted amount.
6 Marine mammals, including seals are included in the definition of "fish" as
per the Canadian Food and Drug Regulations. Sodium nitrite is permitted in
marine mammal meats at the maximum level of 200 ppm.
7 Calculated as sulphur dioxide.
8 Calculated as sodium phosphate, dibasic.