Commission Directive 2006/33/EC (repealed)Show full title

ANNEX

In the Annex to Directive 95/45/EC, Part B is amended as follows:

(1)

The text concerning sunset yellow FCF (E 110) is replaced by the following:

‘E 110 SUNSET YELLOW FCF
Synonyms	CI Food Yellow 3, Orange Yellow S
Definition	Sunset Yellow FCF consists essentially of disodium 2-hydroxy-1-(4-sulfonatophenylazo) naphthalene-6-sulfonate and subsidiary colouring matters together with sodium chloride and/or sodium sulfate as the principal uncoloured components. Sunset Yellow FCF is described as the sodium salt. The calcium and the potassium salt are also permitted.
Class	Monoazo
Colour Index No	15985
EINECS	220-491-7
Chemical names	Disodium 2-hydroxy-1-(4-sulfonatophenylazo)naphthalene-6-sulfonate
Chemical formula	C16H10N2Na2O7S2
Molecular weight	452,37
Assay	Content not less than 85 % total colouring matters calculated as the sodium salt E1 % 1 cm 555 at ca 485 nm in aqueous solution at pH 7
Description	Orange-red powder or granules
Identification
A. Spectrometry	Maximum in water at ca 485 nm at pH 7
B. Orange solution in water
Purity
Water insoluble matter	Not more than 0,2 %
Subsidiary colouring matters	Not more than 5,0 %
1-(Phenylazo)-2-naphthalenol (Sudan I)	Not more than 0,5 mg/kg
Organic compounds other than colouring matters:
4-aminobenzene-1-sulfonic acid 3-hydroxynaphthalene-2,7-disulfonic acid 6-hydroxynaphthalene-2-sulfonic acid 7-hydroxynaphthalene-1,3-disulfonic acid 4,4′-diazoaminodi(benzene sulfonic acid) 6,6′-oxydi(naphthalene-2-sulfonic acid)	Total not more than 0,5 %
Unsulfonated primary aromatic amines	Not more than 0,01 % (calculated as aniline)
Ether extractable matter	Not more than 0,2 % under neutral conditions
Arsenic	Not more than 3 mg/kg
Lead	Not more than 2 mg/kg
Mercury	Not more than 1 mg/kg
Cadmium	Not more than 1 mg/kg’

(2)

The text concerning titanium dioxide (E 171) is replaced by the following:

‘E 171 TITANIUM DIOXIDE
Synonyms	CI Pigment White 6
Definition	Titanium dioxide consists essentially of pure anatase and/or rutile titanium dioxide which may be coated with small amounts of alumina and/or silica to improve the technological properties of the product.
Class	Inorganic
Colour Index No	77891
EINECS	236-675-5
Chemical names	Titanium dioxide
Chemical formula	TiO2
Molecular weight	79,88
Assay	Content not less than 99 % on an alumina and silica-free basis
Description	White to slightly coloured powder
Identification
Solubility	Insoluble in water and organic solvents. Dissolves slowly in hydrofluoric acid and in hot concentrated sulfuric acid.
Purity
Loss on Drying	Not more than 0,5 % (105 oC, 3 hours)
Loss on Ignition	Not more than 1,0 % on a volatile matter free basis (800 oC)
Aluminum oxide and/or silicon dioxide	Total not more than 2,0 %
Matter soluble in 0,5 N HCl	Not more than 0,5 % on an alumina and silica-free basis and, in addition, for products containing alumina and/or silica, not more than 1,5 % on the basis of the product as sold.
Water soluble matter	Not more than 0,5 %
Cadmium	Not more than 1 mg/kg
Antimony	Not more than 50 mg/kg by total dissolution
Arsenic	Not more than 3 mg/kg by total dissolution
Lead	Not more than 10 mg/kg by total dissolution
Mercury	Not more than 1 mg/kg by total dissolution
Zinc	Not more than 50 mg/kg by total dissolution.’.