Legal status of proteolytic enzymes for cheese except rennet (Incuding information based on replies to questionnaire 199/B)

摘要

The situation about the acceptance of enzyme preparations for use in cheesemaking in various countries differs widely. This is caused by differences in food legislation and also by special cheese regulations that do not apply in all countries. To obtain more information on the current situation regarding the use of enzymes other than rennet in cheesemaking, a questionnaire was sent to the National Committees in order to provide more detailed information. However, not all information mentioned in this chapter is based on the replies to the questionnaire as some personal information was also supplied. The answers on the questionnaire came from 18 countries: AR, AU, BE, CH, DK, ES, FI, HU, IE, JP, NL, NO, NZ, PO, SE, US, ZA, ZW. It is without questionthat all enzymes used should be food grade and/or have the GRAS status.