The magic essence of Qizixiang is an illegal food additive, which is called "magic essence" by the seller and added to the bottom material of hot pot. This additive violates the Food Safety Law of People's Republic of China (PRC).
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According to the Food Safety Law of People's Republic of China (PRC):
Article 26 Food safety standards shall include the following contents:
(1) Provisions on the limits of pathogenic microorganisms, pesticide residues, veterinary drug residues, biotoxins, heavy metals and other pollutants harmful to human health in food, food additives and food-related products;
(2) Variety, scope of use and dosage of food additives;
(three) the nutritional requirements of the main and supplementary foods for infants and other specific groups;
(4) Labels, signs and instructions related to food safety requirements such as hygiene and nutrition;
(5) Hygienic requirements in the process of food production and operation;
(6) Quality requirements related to food safety;
(seven) food inspection methods and procedures related to food safety;
(eight) other contents that need to formulate food safety standards.
Article 39 The state practices a licensing system for the production of food additives. To engage in the production of food additives, it is necessary to have a place, production equipment or facilities, professional and technical personnel and management system suitable for the varieties of food additives produced, and obtain a food additive production license in accordance with the procedures specified in the second paragraph of Article 35 of this Law.
The production of food additives shall comply with food safety laws, regulations and national standards.
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