Regulation 8
Regulations 2(1) and 3(5)
EC No. | Name | Food | Maximum level |
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(*) These substances may not be used to produce dehydrated foods intended to rehydrate on ingestion. | |||
(*) E 493 only. | |||
(*) E 492 only. | |||
(**) Asbestos free. | |||
(***) E 553b only. | |||
(*) If E 950, E 951, E 957 and E 959 are used in combination in chewing gum, the maximum level for ech is reduced proportionally.” | |||
E 297 | Fumaric acid | (pro memoria) | |
Wine in accordance with Regulation (EEC) No. 1873/84 authorising the offer or disposal for direct human consumption of certain imported wines which may have undergone oenological processes not provided for in Regulation (EEC) No. 337/79 | |||
Fillings and toppings for fine bakery wares | 2.5 g/kg | ||
Sugar confectionery | 1 g/kg | ||
Gel-like desserts | } 4 g/kg | ||
Fruit-flavoured desserts | } | ||
Dry powdered dessert mixes | } | ||
Instant powders for fruit based drinks | 1 g/l | ||
Instant products for preparation of flavoured tea and herbal infusions | 1 g/kg | ||
Chewing gum | 2 g/kg | ||
In the following applications, the indicated maximum levels of phosphoric acid and the phosphates E 338, E 339, E 340, E 341, E 343, E 450, E 451 and E 452 may be added individually or in combination (expressed as P2O5). | |||
E 338 | Phosphoric acid } | Non-alcoholic flavoured drinks | 700 mg/l |
E 339 | Sodium phosphates } | Sterilised and UHT milk | 1 g/l |
(i)Monosodium phosphate } | Candied fruits | 800 mg/kg | |
(ii)Disodium phosphate } | Fruit preparations | 800 mg/kg | |
(iii)Trisodium phosphate } | Partly dehydrated milk with less than 28% solids | 1 g/kg | |
E 340 | Potassium phosphates } | Partly dehydrated milk with more than 28% solids | 1.5 g/kg |
(i)Monopotassium phosphate } | |||
(ii)Dipotassium phosphate } | Dried milk and dried skimmed milk | 2.5 g/kg | |
(iii)Tripotassium phosphate } | Pasteurised, sterilised and UHT creams | 5 g/kg | |
E 341 | Calcium phosphates } | Whipped cream and vegetable fat analogues | 5 g/kg |
(i)Monocalcium phosphate } | Unripened cheese (except Mozzarella) | 2 g/kg | |
(ii)Dicalcium phosphate } | Processed cheese and processed cheese analogues | 20 g/kg | |
(iii)Tricalcium phosphate } | |||
E 343 | Magnesium phosphates } | Meat products | 5 g/kg |
(i)Monomagnesium phosphate } | Sport drinks and prepared table waters | 0.5 g/l | |
(ii)Dimagnesium phosphate } | Dietary supplements | quantum satis | |
E 450 | Diphosphates } | Salt and its substitutes | 10 g/kg |
(i)Disodium diphosphate } | Vegetable protein drinks | 20 g/l | |
(ii)Trisodium diphosphate } | Beverage whiteners | 30 g/kg | |
(iii)Tetrasodium diphosphate } | Beverage whiteners for vending machines | 50 g/kg | |
(v)Tetrapotassium diphosphate } | Edible ices | 1 g/kg | |
(vi)Dicalcium diphosphate } | Desserts | 3 g/kg | |
(vii)Calcium dihydrogen diphosphate } | Dry powdered dessert mixes | 7 g/kg | |
} | Fine bakery wares | 20 g/kg | |
E 451 | Triphosphates } | Flour | 2.5 g/kg |
(i)Pentasodium triphosphate } | Flour, self raising | 20 g/kg | |
(ii)Pentapotassium triphosphate } | Soda bread | 20 g/kg | |
E 452 | Polyphosphates } | Liquid egg (white, yolk or whole egg) | 10 g/kg |
(i)Sodium polyphosphate } | Sauces | 5 g/kg | |
(ii)Potassium polyphosphate } | Soups and broths | 3 g/kg | |
(iii)Sodium calcium polyphosphate } | Instant tea and instant herbal infusions | 2 g/kg | |
} | Cider and perry | 2 g/l | |
(iv)Calcium polyphosphates } | Chewing gum | quantum satis | |
} | Dried powdered foods | 10 g/kg | |
} | Chocolate and malt dairy-based drinks | 2 g/l | |
} | Alcoholic drinks (excluding wine and beer) | 1 g/l | |
} | Breakfast cereals | 5 g/kg | |
} | Snacks | 5 g/kg | |
} | Surimi | 1 g/kg | |
} | Fish and crustacean paste | 5 g/kg | |
} | Toppings (syrups for pancakes, flavoured syrups for milkshakes and ice cream; similar products) | 3 g/kg | |
} | Special formulae for particular nutritional uses | 5 g/kg | |
} | Glazings for meat and vegetable products | 4 g/kg | |
} | Sugar confectionery | 5 g/kg | |
} | Icing sugar | 10 g/kg | |
} | Nooddles | 2 g/kg | |
} | Batters | 12 g/kg | |
} | Fillets of unprocessed fish, frozen and deep-frozen | 5 g/kg | |
} | Unprocessed and processed molluscs and crustaceans frozen and deep-frozen | 5 g/kg | |
} | Processed potato products (including frozen, deep-frozen, chilled and dried processed products) and pre-fried frozen and deep-frozen potatoes | 5 g/kg | |
} | Spreadable fats excluding butter | 5 g/kg | |
} | Soured-cream butter | 2 g/kg | |
} | Canned crustacean products | 1 g/kg | |
} | Waterbased emulsion sprays for coating baking tins | 30 g/kg | |
} | Coffee based drinks for vending machines | 2 g/l | |
E 431 | Polyoxyethylene (40) stearate | (pro memoria) | |
Wine in accordance with Regulation (EEC) No. 1873/84 authorising the offer or disposal for direct human consumption of certain imported wines which may have undergone oenological processes not provided for in Regulation (EEC) No. 337/79 | |||
E 353 | Metatartaric acid | Wine in accordance with Regulations (EEC) No. 822/87, (EEC) No. 4252/88, (EEC) No. 2332/92 and (EEC) No. 1873/84 and their implementing regulations | |
Made wine | 100 mg/l | ||
E 355 | Adipic acid } | Fillings and toppings for fine bakery wares | 2 g/kg |
E 356 | Sodium adipate } | Dry powdered dessert mixes | 1 g/kg |
E 357 | Potassium adipate } | Gel-like desserts | 6 g/kg |
} | Fruit-flavoured desserts | 1 g/kg | |
} | Powders for home preparation of drinks | 10 g/l expressed as adipic acid | |
E 363 | Succinic acid | Desserts | 6 g/kg |
Soups and broths | 5 g/kg | ||
Powders for home preparation of drinks | 3 g/l | ||
E 385 | Calcium disodium ethylene diamine tetra-acetate (Calcium disodium EDTA) | Emulsified sauces | 75 mg/kg |
Canned and bottled pulses, legumes, mushrooms and artichokes | 250 mg/kg | ||
Canned and bottled crustaceans and molluscs | 75 mg/kg | ||
Canned and bottled fish | 75 mg/kg | ||
Spreadable fats as defined in Annexes B and C to Regulation (EC) No. 2991/94(1) having a fat content of 41% or less | 100 mg/kg | ||
Frozen and deep-frozen crustaceans | 75 mg/kg | ||
E 405 | Propane-1,2-diol alginate | Fat emulsions | 3 g/kg |
Fine bakery wares | 2 g/kg | ||
Fillings, toppings and coatings for fine bakery wares and desserts | 5 g/kg | ||
Sugar confectionery | 1.5 g/kg | ||
Water-based edible ices | 3 g/kg | ||
Cereal- and potato-based snacks | 3 g/kg | ||
Sauces | 8 g/kg | ||
Beer | 100 mg/l | ||
Chewing gum | 5 g/kg | ||
Fruit and vegetable preparations | 5 g/kg | ||
Non-alcoholic flavoured drinks | 300 mg/l | ||
Emulsified liqueur | 10 g/l | ||
Dietetic foods intended for special medical purposes—Dietetic formulae for weight control intended to replace total daily food intake or an individual meal | 1.2 g/kg | ||
Dietary food supplements | 1 g/kg | ||
Cider excluding cidre bouché | 100 mg/l | ||
E 416 | Karaya gum | Cereal- and potato-based snacks | 5 g/kg |
Nut coatings | 10 g/kg | ||
Fillings, toppings and coatings for fine bakery wares | 5 g/kg | ||
Desserts | 6 g/kg | ||
Emulsified sauces | 10 g/kg | ||
Egg-based liqueurs | 10 g/l | ||
Dietary food supplements | quantum satis | ||
Chewing gum | 5 g/kg | ||
E 420 | Sorbitol } | Foods in general (except drinks and those foods referred to in Schedules 6, 7 and 8) | } quantum satis (for purposes other than sweetening) |
(i)Sorbitol } | Frozen and deep-frozen unprocessed fish, crustaceans, molluscs and cephalopods | } | |
(ii)Sorbitol syrup } | Liqueurs | } | |
E 421 | Mannitol } | } | |
E 953 | Isomalt } | } | |
E 965 | Maltitol } | } | |
(i)Maltitol } | } | ||
(ii)Maltitol syrup } | } | ||
E 966 | Lactitol } | } | |
E 967 | Xylitol } | } | |
E 425 | Konjac(*)(*) } | Foods in general (except those referred to in Schedules 6, 7 and 8) | 10 g/kg individually or in combination |
(i)Konjac gum } | |||
(ii)Konjac glucomannane } | |||
E 432 | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate (polysorbate 20) } | Fine bakery wares | 3 g/kg |
} | Fat emulsions for baking purposes | 10 g/kg | |
E 433 | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80) } | Milk and cream analogues | 5 g/kg |
} | Edible ices | 1 g/kg | |
E 434 | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate (polysorbate 40) } | Desserts | 3 g/kg |
} | Sugar confectionery | 1 g/kg | |
E 435 | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate (polysorbate 60) } | Emulsified sauces | 5 g/kg |
} | Soups | 1 g/kg | |
E 436 | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate (polysorbate 65) } | Chewing gum | 5 g/kg |
} | Dietary food supplements | quantum satis | |
} | Dietetic foods intended for special medical purposes—Dietetic formulae for weight control intended to replace total daily food intake or an invididual meal | 1 g/kg | |
} | Individually or in combination | ||
E 442 | Ammonium phosphatides | Cocoa and chocolate products as defined in Directive 73/241/EEC(2) including fillings | 10 g/kg |
Confectionery based on these products | 10 g/kg | ||
E 444 | Sucrose acetate isobutyrate | Non-alcoholic flavoured cloudy drinks | 300 mg/l |
E 445 | Glycerol esters of wood rosins | Non-alcoholic flavoured cloudy drinks | 100 mg/l |
Surface treatment of citrus fruit | 50 mg/kg | ||
E 459 Beta-cyclodextrine | Foods in tablet and coated tablet form | quantum satis | |
E 468 | Crosslinked sodium carboxy methyl cellulose | Solid dietary supplements | 30 g/kg |
E 473 | Sucrose esters of fatty acids } | Canned liquid coffee | 1 g/l |
E 474 | Sucroglycerides } | Heat-treated meat products | 5 g/kg (on fat) |
} | Fat emulsions for baking purposes | 10 g/kg | |
} | Fine bakery wares | 10 g/kg | |
} | Beverage whiteners | 20 g/kg | |
} | Edible ices | 5 g/kg | |
} | Sugar confectionery | 5 g/kg | |
} | Desserts | 5 g/kg | |
} | Sauces | 10 g/kg | |
} | Soups and broths | 2 g/kg | |
} | Fresh fruits, surface treatment | quantum satis | |
} | Non-alcoholic aniseed-based drinks | 5 g/l | |
} | Non-alcoholic coconut and almond drinks | 5 g/l | |
} | Spirituous beverages (excluding wine and beer) | 5 g/l | |
} | Powders for the preparation of hot beverages | 10 g/l | |
} | Dairy-based drinks | 5 g/l | |
} | Dietary food supplements | quantum satis | |
} | Dietetic foods intended for special medical purposes—Dietetic formulae for weight control intended to replace total daily food intake or an individual meal | 5 g/kg | |
} | Chewing gum | 10 g/kg | |
} | Cream analogues | 5 g/kg | |
} | Sterilised cream and sterilised cream with reduced fat content | 5 g/kg | |
} | Individually or in combination | ||
E 475 | Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids | Fine bakery wares | 10 g/kg |
Emulsified liqueurs | 5 g/l | ||
Egg products | 1 g/kg | ||
Beverage whiteners | 0.5 g/kg | ||
Chewing gum | 5 g/kg | ||
Fat emulsions | 5 g/kg | ||
Milk and cream analogues | 5 g/kg | ||
Sugar confectionery | 2 g/kg | ||
Desserts | 2 g/kg | ||
Dietary food supplements | quantum satis | ||
Dietetic foods intended for special medical purposes—Dietetic formulae for weight control intended to replace total daily food intake or an individual meal | 5 g/kg | ||
Granola-type breakfast cereals | 10 g/kg | ||
E 476 | Polyglycerol polyricinoleate | Spreadable fats as defined in Annexes A, B and C to Regulation (EC) No. 2991/94 having a fat content of 41% or less | 4 g/kg |
Similar spreadable products with a fat content of less than 10% | 4 g/kg | ||
Dressings | 4 g/kg | ||
Cocoa-based confectionery, including chocolate | 5 g/kg | ||
E 477 | Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids | Fine bakery wares | 5 g/kg |
Fat emulsions for baking purposes | 10 g/kg | ||
Milk and cream analogues | 5 g/kg | ||
Beverage whiteners | 1 g/kg | ||
Edible ices | 3 g/kg | ||
Sugar confectionery | 5 g/kg | ||
Desserts | 5 g/kg | ||
Whipped essert toppings other than cream | 30 g/kg | ||
Dietetic foods intended for special medical purposes—Dietetic formulae for weight control intended to replace total daily food intake or an individual meal | 1 g/kg | ||
E 479b | Thermally oxidised soya bean oil interacted with mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | Fat emulsions for frying purposes | 5 g/kg |
E 481 | Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate } | Fine bakery wares | 5 g/kg |
E 482 | Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate } | Quick-cook rice | 4 g/kg |
} | Breakfast cereals | 5 g/kg | |
} | Emulsified liqueur | 8 g/l | |
} | Spirits with less than 15% alcohol by volume | 8 g/l | |
} | Cereal-based snacks | 2 g/kg | |
} | Chewing gum | 2 g/kg | |
} | Fat emulsions | 10 g/kg | |
} | Desserts | 5 g/kg | |
} | Sugar confectionery | 5 g/kg | |
} | Beverage whiteners | 3 g/kg | |
} | Cereal- and potato-based snacks | 5 g/kg | |
} | Minced and diced canned meat products | 4 g/kg | |
} | Powders for the preparation of hot beverages | 2 g/l | |
} | Dietetic foods intended for special medical purposes—Dietetic formulae for weight control intended to replace total daily food intake or an individual meal | 2 g/kg | |
} | Bread (except that referred to in Schedule 7) | 3 g/kg | |
} | Mostarda di frutta | 2 g/kg | |
Individually or in combination | |||
E 483 | Stearyl tartrate | Bakery wares (except breads referred to in Schedule 7) | 4 g/kg |
Desserts | 5 g/kg | ||
E 491 | Sorbitan monostearate } | Fine bakery wares | 10 g/kg |
E 492 | Sorbitan tristearate } | Toppings and coatings for fine bakery wares | 5 g/kg |
E 493 | Sorbitan monolaurate } | Jelly Marmalade | 25 mg/kg(*)(*) |
E 494 | Sorbitan monooleate } | Fat emulsions | 10 g/kg |
E 495 | Sorbitan monopalmitate } | Milk and cream analogues | 5 g/kg |
} | Beverage whiteners | 5 g/kg | |
} | Liquid tea concentrates and liquid fruit and herbal infusions concentrates | 0.5 g/l | |
} | Edible ices | 0.5 g/kg | |
} | Desserts | 5 g/kg | |
} | Sugar confectionery | 5 g/kg | |
} | Cocoa-based confectionery, including chocolate | 10 g/kg(*(*)) | |
} | Emulsified sauces | 5 g/kg | |
} | Dietary food supplements | quantum satis | |
} | Yeast for baking | quantum satis | |
} | Chewing gum | 5 g/kg | |
} | Dietetic foods intended for special medical purposes—Dietetic formulae for weight control intended to replace total daily food intake or an individual meal | 5 g/kg | |
} | (pro memoria) For E 491 only, wine in accordance with Regulation (EEC) No. 1873/84 authorising the offer or disposal for direct human consumption of certain imported wines which may have undergone oenological processes not provided for in Regulation (EEC) No. 337/79 | Individually or in combination | |
E 512 | Stannous chloride | Canned and bottled white asparagus | 25 mg/kg as tin |
E 520 | Aluminium sulphate } | Egg white | 30 mg/kg |
E 521 | Aluminium sodium sulphate } | Candied, crystallised and glacé fruit and vegetables | 200 mg/kg |
E 522 | Aluminium potassium sulphate } | Individually or in combination, expressed as aluminium | |
E 523 | Aluminium ammonium sulphate } | ||
E 541 | Sodium aluminium phosphate, acidic | Fine bakery wares (scones and sponge wares only) | 1 g/kg |
expressed as aluminium | |||
E 535 | Sodium ferrocyanide } | Salt and its substitutes | 20 mg/kg |
E 536 | Potassium ferrocyanide } | Individually or in combination, expressed as anhydrous potassium ferrocyanide | |
E 538 | Calcium ferrocyanide } | ||
E 551 | Silicon dioxide } | Dried powdered foods (including sugars) | 10 g/kg |
E 552 | Calcium silicate } | Salt and its substitutes | 10 g/kg |
E 553a | (i)Magnesium silicate } | Dietary food supplements | quantum satis |
(ii)Magnesium trisilicate(**(**)) } | Foods in tablet and coated tablet form | quantum satis | |
E 553b | Talc(**(**)) } | Sliced or grated hard, semi-hard and processed cheese | 10 g/kg |
E 554 | Sodium aluminium silicate } | ||
E 555 | Potassium aluminium silicate } | Sliced or grated cheese analogues and processed cheese analogues | 10 g/kg |
E 556 | Calcium aluminium silicate } | ||
E 559 | Aluminium silicate (Kaolin) } | Seasonings | 30 g/kg |
} | Confectionery excluding chocolate (surface treatment only) | quantum satis | |
} | Tin-greasing products | 30 g/kg | |
} | Individually or in combination | ||
} | Chewing gum | quantum satis(***(***)) | |
} | Rice | } | |
} | Sausages (surface treatment only) | } | |
E 579 | Ferrous gluconate } | Olives darkened by oxidation | 150 mg/kg as iron |
E 585 | Ferrous lactate } | ||
E 620 | Glutamic acid } | Foods in general (except those referred to in Schedules 6, 7 and 8) | 10 g/kg |
E 621 | Monosodium glutamate } | Individually or in combination | |
E 622 | Monopotassium glutamate } | ||
E 623 | Calcium diglutamate | ||
E 624 | Monoammonium glutamate } | Condiments and seasonings | quantum satis |
E 625 | Magnesium diglutamate } | ||
E 626 | Guanylic acid } | Foods in general (except those referred to in Schedules 6, 7 and 8) | 500 mg/kg |
E 627 | Disodium guanylate } | Individually or in combination, expressed as guanylic acid | |
E 628 | Dipotassium guanylate } | ||
E 629 | Calcium guanylate } | ||
E 630 | Inosinic acid } | ||
E 631 | Disodium inosinate } | ||
E 632 | Dipotassium inosinate } | ||
E 633 | Calcium inosinate } | Seasonings and condiments | quantum satis |
E 634 | Calcium 5'-ribonucleotides } | ||
E 635 | Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides } | ||
E 900 | Dimethyl polysiloxane | Jam, jellies and marmalades as defined in Directive 79/693/EEC and similar fruit spreads, including low calorie products | 10 mg/kg |
Soups and broths | 10 mg/kg | ||
Oils and fats for frying | 10 mg/kg | ||
Confectionery (excluding chocolate) | 10 mg/kg | ||
Non-alcoholic flavoured drinks | 10 mg/l | ||
Pineapple juice | 10 mg/l | ||
Canned and bottled fruit and vegetables | 10 mg/kg | ||
Chewing gum | 100 mg/kg | ||
(pro memoria) Wine in accordance with Regulation (EEC) No. 1873/84 authorising the offer or disposal for direct human consumption of certain imported wines which may have undergone oenological processes not provided for in Regulation (EEC) No. 337/79 | |||
Sø…saft | 10 mg/l | ||
Batters | 10 mg/kg | ||
Cider excluding cidre bouché | 10 mg/l | ||
E 901 | Beeswax, white and yellow } | As glazing agents only for: | quantum satis |
E 902 | Candelilla wax } |
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E 903 | Carnauba wax } |
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E 904 | Shellac } |
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} | Dietary food supplements | quantum satis | |
} | Fresh citrus fruits, melons, applies, pears, peaches and pineapplies | quantum satis | |
} | (surface treatment only) | ||
E 905 | Microcrystalline wax | Surface treatment of | quantum satis |
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E 912 | Montan acid esters } | Fresh citrus fruits (surface treatment only) | } quantum satis |
E 914 | Oxidised polyethylene wax } | Fresh melon, mango, papaya, avocado and pineapplie (surface treatment only) | } |
E 927b | Carbamide | Chewing gum without added sugars | 30 g/kg |
E 950 | Acesulfame-K } | Chewing gum with added sugars | 800 mg/kg(*(*)) |
E 951 | Aspartame } | 2500 mg/kg(*) | |
} | (as flavour enhancer only) | ||
E 957 | Thaumatin | Chewing gum with added sugars | 10 mg/kg(*) |
Water-based flavoured non-alcoholic drinks | 0.5 mg/l | ||
Desserts—dairy and non dairy | 5 mg/kg | ||
(as flavour enhancer only) | |||
E 959 | Neohesperidine DC | Chewing gum with added sugars | 150 mg/kg(*) |
Spreadable fats as defined in Annexes B and C to Regulation (EC) No. 2991/94 | } 5 mg/kg | ||
Meat products | } (as flavour enhancer only) | ||
Fruit jellies | } | ||
Vegetable proteins | } | ||
E 999 | Quillaia extract | Water-based flavoured non-alcoholic drinks | } 200 mg/l |
Cider excluding cidre bouché | } calculated as anhydrous extract | ||
E 1201 | Polyvinylpyrrolidone } | Dietary food supplements in tablet and coated tablet form | quantum satis |
E 1202 | Polyvinylpolypyrrolidone } | ||
E 1505 | Triethyl citrate | Dried egg white | quantum satis |
E 1518 | Glyceryl triacetate (triacetin) | Chewing gum | quantum satis |
Regulation 10(a)
E 400 | Alginic acid |
E 401 | Sodium alginate |
E 402 | Potassium alginate |
E 403 | Ammonium alginate |
E 404 | Calcium alginate |
E 405 | Propane-1,2-diol alginate |
E 406 | Agar |
E 407 | Carrageenan |
E 410 | Locust bean gum |
E 412 | Guar gum |
E 413 | Tragacanth |
E 414 | Acacia |
E 415 | Xanthan gum |
E 416 | Karaya gum |
E 422 | Glycerol |
E 432 | Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monolaurate |
E 433 | Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monooleate |
E 434 | Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monopalmitate |
E 435 | Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan monostearate |
E 436 | Polyoxyethylene (20) sorbitan tristearate |
E 440(i) | Pectin |
E 440(ii) | Amidated pectin |
E 442 | Ammonium phosphatides |
E 450(i) | Disodium diphosphate |
E 450(ii) | Trisodium diphosphate |
E 450(iii) | Tetrasodium diphosphate |
E 450(v) | Tetrapotassium diphosphate |
E 450(vi) | Dicalcium diphosphate |
E 451(i) | Pentasodium triphosphate |
E 451(ii) | Pentapotassium triphosphate |
E 452(i) | Sodium polyphosphate |
E 452(ii) | Potassium polyphosphate |
E 452(iv) | Calcium polyphosphates |
E 460(i) | Microcrystalline cellulose |
E 460(ii) | Powdered cellulose |
E 461 | Methylcellulose |
E 463 | Hydroxypropylcellulose |
E 464 | Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose |
E 465 | Ethylmethylcellulose |
E 466 | Carboxymethylcellulose |
E 470a | Sodium, potassium and calcium salts of fatty acids |
E 471 | Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
E 472(a) | Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
E 472(b) | Lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
E 472(c) | Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
E 472(d) | Tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
E 472(e) | Mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acides |
E 472(f) | Mixed acetic and tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids |
E 473 | Sucrose esters of fatty acids |
E 474 | Sucroglycerides |
E 475 | Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids |
E 476 | Polyglycerol polyricinoleate |
E 477 | Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids |
E 481 | Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate |
E 482 | Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate |
E 483 | Stearyl tartrate |
E 491 | Sorbitan monostearate |
E 492 | Sorbitan tristearate |
E 493 | Sorbitan monolaurate |
E 494 | Sorbitan monooleate |
E 495 | Sorbitan monopalmitate |
E 508 | Potassium chloride |
Regulation 12
Regulations 3(2) to (4) and 4(3)
Food | Additive | Maximum level | |
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Cocoa and chocolate products as defined in Directive 73/241/EEC (not including cocoa and chocolate products energy reduced or with no added sugars) | E 330 | Citric acid | 0.5% |
E 322 | Lecithins | quantum satis | |
E 334 | Tartaric acid | 0.5% | |
E 422 | Glycerol | } quantum satis | |
E 471 | Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | } | |
E 170 | Calcium carbonates | } 7% on dry matter without fat expressed as potassium carbonates | |
E 500 | Sodium carbonates | } | |
E 501 | Potassium carbonates | } | |
E 503 | Ammonium carbonates | } | |
E 504 | Magnesium carbonates | } | |
E 524 | Sodium hydroxide | } | |
E 525 | Potassium hydroxide | } | |
E 526 | Calcium hydroxide | } | |
E 527 | Ammonium hydroxide | } | |
E 528 | Magnesium hydroxide | } | |
E 530 | Magnesium oxide | } | |
E 414 | Acacia gum | } as glazing agents only | |
E 440 | Pectins | } quantum satis | |
Fruit juices and nectars as defined in Directive 93/77/EEC(3) | E 300 | Ascorbic acid | quantum satis |
Pineapple and passion fruit juices and nectars | E 440 | Pectins | 3 g/l |
Pineapple juice as defined in Directive 93/77/EEC | E 296 | Malic acid | 3 g/l |
Nectars as defined in Directive 93/77/EEC | E 330 | Citric acid | 5 g/l |
E 270 | Lactic acid | 5 g/l | |
Grape juice as defined in Directive 93/77/EEC | E 170 | Calcium carbonates | } quantum satis |
E 336 | Potassium tartrates | } | |
Fruit juices as defined in Directive 93/77/EEC | E 330 | Citric acid | 3 g/l |
Extra jam and extra jelly, as defined in Directive 79/693/EEC | E 270 | Lactic acid | } quantum satis |
E 296 | Malic acid | } | |
E 300 | Ascorbic acid | } | |
E 327 | Calcium lactate | } | |
E 330 | Citric acid | } | |
E 331 | Sodium citrates | } | |
E 333 | Calcium citrates | } | |
E 334 | Tartaric acid | } | |
E 335 | Sodium tartrates | } | |
E 350 | Sodium malates | } | |
E 440 | Pectins | } | |
E 471 | Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | } | |
Jam, jellies and marmalades as defined in Directive 79/693/EEC and other similar fruit spreads including low-calorie products | E 270 | Lactic acid | } quantum satis |
E 296 | Malic acid | } | |
E 300 | Ascorbic acid | } | |
E 327 | Calcium lactate | } | |
E 330 | Citric acid | } | |
E 331 | Sodium citrates | } | |
E 333 | Calcium citrates | } | |
E 334 | Tartaric acid | } | |
E 335 | Sodium tartrates | } | |
E 350 | Sodium malates | } | |
E 400 | Alginic acid | } 10 g/kg | |
E 401 | Sodium alginate | } (individually or in combination) | |
E 402 | Potassium alginate | } | |
E 403 | Ammonium alginate | } | |
E 404 | Calcium alginate | } | |
E 406 | Agar | } | |
E 407 | Carrageenan | } | |
E 410 | Locust bean gum | } | |
E 412 | Guar gum | } | |
E 415 | Xanthan gum | } | |
E 418 | Gellan gum | } | |
E 440 | Pectins | } quantum satis | |
E 471 | Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | } | |
E 509 | Calcium chloride | } | |
E 524 | Sodium hydroxide | } | |
Partially dehydrated and dehydrated milk as defined in Directive 76/118/EEC(4) | E 300 | Ascorbic acid | } quantum satis |
E 301 | Sodium ascorbate | } | |
E 304 | Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid | } | |
E 322 | Lecithins | } | |
E 331 | Sodium citrates | } | |
E 332 | Potassium citrates | } | |
E 407 | Carrageenan | } | |
E 500 | (ii)Sodium bicarbonate | } | |
E 501 | (ii)Potassium bicarbonate | } | |
E 509 | Calcium chloride | } | |
Plain pasteurised cream | E 401 | Sodium alginate | } quantum satis |
E 402 | Potassium alginate | } | |
E 407 | Carrageenan | } | |
E 466 | Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose | } | |
E 471 | Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | } | |
Frozen and deep-frozen unprocessed fruit and vegetables; prepacked, refrigerated unprocessed fruit and vegetables ready for consumption and prepacked unprocessed and peeled potatoes } | E 300 | Ascorbic acid | } quantum satis |
} | E 301 | Sodium ascorbate | } |
} | E 302 | Calcium ascorbate | } |
} | E 330 | Citric acid | } |
} | E 331 | Sodium citrates | } |
} | E 332 | Potassium citrates | } |
Fruit compote } | E 333 | Calcium citrates | } |
Unprocessed fish, crustaceans and molluscs, including such products frozen and deep-frozen } | } | ||
Quick-cook rice | E 471 | Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | } quantum satis |
E 472a | Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | } | |
Non emulsified oils and fats of animal or vegetable origin (except virgin oils and olive oils) | E 304 | Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid | } quantum satis |
E 306 | Tocopherol-rich extract | } | |
E 307 | Alpha-tocopherol | } | |
E 308 | Gamma-tocopherol | ||
E 309 | Delta-tocopherol | ||
E 322 | Lecithins | 30 g/l | |
E 471 | Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | 10 g/l | |
E 330 | Citric acid | } quantum satis | |
E 331 | Sodium citrates | } | |
E 332 | Potassium citrates | } | |
E 333 | Calcium citrates | } | |
Non-emulsified oils and fats of animal or vegetable origin (except virgin oils and olive oils) specifically intended for cooking or frying purposes or for the preparation of gravy | E 270 | Lactic acid | } quantum satis |
E 300 | Ascorbic acid | } | |
E 304 | Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid | } | |
E 306 | Tocopherol-rich extract | } | |
E 307 | Alpha-tocopherol | } | |
E 308 | Gamma-tocopherol | } | |
E 309 | Delta-tocopherol | } | |
E 322 | Lecithins | 30 g/l | |
E 471 | Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | 10 g/l | |
E 472c | Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | } quantum satis | |
E 330 | Citric acid | } | |
E 331 | Sodium citrates | } | |
E 332 | Potassium citrates | } | |
E 333 | Calcium citrates | } | |
Refined olive oil, including olive pomace oil | E 307 | Alpha-tocopherol | 200 mg/l |
Ripened cheese | E 170 | Calcium carbonates | } quantum satis |
E 504 | Magnesium carbonates | } | |
E 509 | Calcium chloride | } | |
E 575 | Glucono-delta-lactone | } | |
Sliced and grated ripened cheese | E 170 | Calcium carbonates | } quantum satis |
E 504 | Magnesium carbonates | } | |
E 509 | Calcium chloride | } | |
E 575 | Glucono-delta-lactone | } | |
E 460 | Celluloses | } | |
Mozzarella and whey cheese | E 270 | Lactic acid | } quantum satis |
E 330 | Citric acid | } | |
E 575 | Glucono-delta-lactone | } | |
E 260 | Acetic acid | } | |
Soured-cream butter | E 500 | Sodium carbonates | quantum satis |
Canned and bottled fruit and vegetables | E 260 | Acetic acid | } quantum satis |
E 261 | Potassium acetate | } | |
E 262 | Sodium acetates | } | |
E 263 | Calcium acetate | } | |
E 270 | Lactic acid | } | |
E 296 | Malic acid | } | |
E 300 | Ascorbic acid | } | |
E 301 | Sodium ascorbate | } | |
E 302 | Calcium ascorbate | } | |
E 325 | Sodium lactate | } | |
E 326 | Potassium lactate | } | |
E 327 | Calcium lactate | } | |
E 330 | Citric acid | } | |
E 331 | Sodium citrates | } | |
E 332 | Potassium citrates | } | |
E 333 | Calcium citrates | } | |
E 334 | Tartaric acid | } | |
E 335 | Sodium tartrates | } | |
E 336 | Potassium tartrates | } | |
E 337 | Sodium potassium tartrate | } | |
E 509 | Calcium chloride | } | |
E 575 | Glucono-delta-lactone | } | |
Gehakt | E 300 | Ascorbic acid | } quantum satis |
E 301 | Sodium ascorbate | } | |
E 302 | Calcium ascorbate | } | |
E 330 | Citric acid | } | |
E 331 | Sodium citrates | } | |
E 332 | Potassium citrates | } | |
E 333 | Calcium citrates | } | |
Pre-packed preparations of fresh minced meat | E 300 | Ascorbic acid | } quantum satis |
E 301 | Sodium ascorbate | } | |
E 302 | Calcium ascorbate | } | |
E 330 | Citric acid | } | |
E 331 | Sodium citrates | } | |
E 332 | Potassium citrates | } | |
E 333 | Calcium citrates | } | |
Bread prepared solely with the following ingredients: wheat-flour, water, yeast or leaven, salt | E 260 | Acetic acid | } quantum satis |
E 261 | Potassium acetate | } | |
E 262 | Sodium acetates | } | |
E 263 | Calcium acetate | } | |
E 270 | Lactic acid | } | |
E 300 | Ascorbic acid | } | |
E 301 | Sodium ascorbate | } | |
E 302 | Calcium ascorbate | } | |
E 304 | Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid | } | |
E 322 | Lecithins | } | |
E 325 | Sodium lactate | } | |
E 326 | Potassium lactate | } | |
E 327 | Calcium lactate | } | |
E 471 | Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | } | |
E 472a | Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | } | |
E 472d | Tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | } | |
E 472e | Mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | } | |
E 472f | Mixed acetic and tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | } | |
Pain courant français | E 260 | Acetic acid | } quantum satis |
E 261 | Potassium acetate | } | |
E 262 | Sodium acetates | } | |
E 263 | Calcium acetate | } | |
E 270 | Lactic acid | } | |
E 300 | Ascorbic acid | } | |
E 301 | Sodium ascorbate | } | |
E 302 | Calcium ascorbate | } | |
E 304 | Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid | } | |
E 322 | Lectithins | } | |
E 325 | Sodium lactate | } | |
E 326 | Potassium lactate | } | |
E 327 | Calcium lactate | } | |
E 471 | Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | } | |
Fresh pasta | E 270 | Lactic acid | } quantum satis |
E 300 | Ascorbic acid | } | |
E 301 | Sodium ascorbate | } | |
E 322 | Lecithins | } | |
E 330 | Citric acid | } | |
E 334 | Tartaric acid | } | |
E 471 | Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | } | |
E 575 | Glucono-delta-lactone | } | |
Wines and sparkling wines and partially fermented grape must | Additives authorised: | pro memoria | |
in accordance with Regulations (EEC) No. 822/87, (EEC) No. 4252/88, (EEC) No. 2332/92 and (EEC) No. 1873/84 and their implementing regulations; in accordance with Regulation (EEC) No. 1873/84 authorising the offer or disposal for direct human consumption of certain imported wines which may have undergone oenological processes not provided for in Regulation (EEC) No. 337/79 | |||
Beer | E 270 | Lactic acid | } quantum satis |
E 300 | Ascorbic acid | } | |
E 301 | Sodium ascorbate | } | |
E 330 | Citric acid | } | |
E 414 | Acacia gum | } | |
Foie gras, foie gras entier, blocs de foie gras | E 300 | Ascorbic acid | } quantum satis |
E 301 | Sodium ascorbate | }” |
OJ No. L316, 9.12.94, p. 2.
OJ No. L228, 16.8.73, p. 23.
OJ No. L244, 30.9.93, p. 23.
OJ No. L24, 30.1.76, p. 49.