MS 47:2008 Specification for food grade salt

Scope:
This standard applies to salt used as an ingredient of food, both for direct sale to the consumer and for food manufacture. It applies also to salt used as a carrier of food additives and/or nutrients. Subject to the provisions of this standard more specific requirements for special needs may be applied. It does not apply to salt from origins other than those mentioned in Section 4.1, notably the salt which is a by-product of chemical industries. The standard does not apply to low sodium salt.