While GMP allows manufacturers to use additives at the minimum quantity required to achieve functionality, this approach may lead to ambiguity. For consistency and consumer safety:
- The 40g/kg cumulative limit specified in Regulation 3.1.6 for “any other emulsifying and stabilizing agents” should serve as a clear maximum threshold.
- For additives without explicit limits, 10g/kg (used for common stabilizers like guar gum and carrageenan) can be adopted as a reference to ensure controlled usage.