Food Safety Substance
Peroxidase
Peroxidase is a food additive with Novel food in the EU, FDA has no questions in the US, and data from 5 regulatory sources.
Substance Identity
Resolved identifiers used to render this food-safety record.
Multi-Jurisdiction Comparison
Side-by-side status rows for the same resolved substance across public food regulators.
| Jurisdiction | Authority | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| European Union | EU Commission | Novel food | - |
| United States | FDA | FDA has no questions | GRAS notice |
| Canada | Health Canada | Listed | Food enzyme |
FDA GRAS Status
US FDA GRAS notice evidence from enriched and notice tables.
| Jurisdiction | GRN | Substance | FDA response | Intended use | Basis | Notifier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 402 | Peroxidase enzyme preparation derived from a genetically modified strain of Aspergillus niger | FDA has no questions | As an enzyme for bleaching cheese whey that will be used in dairy products, bakery products, beverages, and infant formula | Scientific procedures | DSM Food Specialties |
| United States | 611 | Fractionated whey protein isolate containing cows milk derived lactoferrin, lactoperoxidase, and transforming growth factor β2 | At the notifier's request, FDA ceased to evaluate this notice | For use as an ingredient in meal replacement beverages at levels up to 100 milligrams (mg) per serving (240 milliliter) and in medical foods at varying levels so that resulting... | Scientific procedures | Armor Protéines S.A.S |
| United States | 612 | Fractionated whey protein isolate containing cows milk derived lactoferrin, lactoperoxidase, and transforming growth factor β2 | At the notifier's request, FDA ceased to evaluate this notice | For use as an ingredient in powdered, nonexempt term infant formulas and toddler formulas at levels up to 30 milligrams per 100 gram of powdered formula. | Scientific procedures | Armor Protéines S.A.S |
| United States | 665 | Lactoperoxidase system | At the notifier's request, FDA ceased to evaluate this notice | Intended for use as a processing aid to extend the shelf life of a variety of dairy products, specifically fresh cheese including mozzarella and cottage cheeses, frozen dairy... | Scientific procedures | Taradon Laboratory |
| United States | 402 | Peroxidase enzyme preparation derived from a genetically modified strain of <i>Aspergillus niger</i> | FDA has no questions | As an enzyme for bleaching cheese whey that will be used in dairy products, bakery products, beverages, and infant formula | Scientific procedures | DSM Food Specialties |
| United States | 611 | Fractionated whey protein isolate containing cows milk derived lactoferrin, lactoperoxidase, and transforming growth factor β2 | At the notifier's request, FDA ceased to evaluate this notice | For use as an ingredient in meal replacement beverages at levels up to 100 milligrams (mg) per serving (240 milliliter) and in medical foods at varying levels so that resulting... | Scientific procedures | Armor Prot�ines S.A.S |
| United States | 612 | Fractionated whey protein isolate containing cows milk derived lactoferrin, lactoperoxidase, and transforming growth factor β2 | At the notifier's request, FDA ceased to evaluate this notice | For use as an ingredient in powdered, nonexempt term infant formulas and toddler formulas at levels up to 30 milligrams per 100 gram of powdered formula. | Scientific procedures | Armor Prot�ines S.A.S |
| United States | 665 | Lactoperoxidase system | At the notifier's request, FDA ceased to evaluate this notice | Intended for use as a processing aid to extend the shelf life of a variety of dairy products, specifically fresh cheese including mozzarella and cottage cheeses, frozen dairy... | Scientific procedures | Taradon Laboratory |
Health Canada Status
Health Canada food-additive permissions by functional class and food scope.
| Jurisdiction | Class | Permitted foods | Maximum level | List |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Food enzyme | Liquid whey destined for the manufacture of dried whey products | Good Manufacturing Practice. To be used with hydrogen peroxide as set out in item H.1 of the List of Permitted Food Additives with Other Purposes of Use . | List of Permitted Food Enzymes |
JECFA ADI Values
JECFA ADI records and evaluation years.
| Jurisdiction | Chemical name | JECFA no. | CAS | ADI | ADI upper | Function | Evaluation year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JECFA | LACTOPEROXIDASE/THIOCYANATE/HYDROGEN PEROXIDE system for milk preservation | - | - | NOT SPECIFIED | - | PRESERVATIVE | 1989 |
Cross-Reference to Cosmetics / Chemicals / Pharma
Same-CAS public rows from adjacent Roots verticals where available.
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
This substance has different regulatory treatment across food, cosmetics, and industrial use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Food-use, safety, ADI, and cross-vertical answers mirrored into FAQPage JSON-LD.
What is Peroxidase used for in food?
Peroxidase appears in food-use rows as: Preservative; Food enzyme.
Is Peroxidase safe?
This page does not assign a standalone safety verdict; it renders public regulatory evidence. ADI/reference value: JECFA ADI NOT SPECIFIED. EU status evidence: Novel food. US/FDA evidence: FDA has no questions.
What is the ADI for Peroxidase?
Peroxidase has this ADI/reference value in the food-safety tables: JECFA ADI NOT SPECIFIED. Source: JECFA 1989.
Is Peroxidase also used in cosmetics?
Peroxidase has a same-CAS cosmetics cross-reference: Soybean Peroxidase, EU status permitted.