While GMP allows flexibility to use ingredients like starch and stabilizers in functionally necessary amounts, it is clearly stated that any usage must take into account the stabilizer or thickener limits specified in Appendix ‘A’ of these regulations.

This means:

• The limits for stabilizers and thickeners listed under Appendix A (e.g., 10g/kg for carrageenan, pectin, and others) are binding and must be referred to when determining the permissible quantity.
• GMP does not imply unlimited use; it emphasizes adherence to regulatory thresholds where provided.

By referring to Appendix A, manufacturers can ensure compliance, safety, and product quality while eliminating ambiguity.

Reference: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), 2021. Dairy products and analogues: Chapter 2.1. [online] Available at: https://fssai.gov.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/Chapter%202_1_Dairy%20products%20and%20analogues.pdf [Accessed 27 April 2024].