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Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/98 of 22 January 2018 amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council and the Annex to Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 as regards calcium sorbate (E 203) (Text with EEA relevance)

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ANNEX

(1)

Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 is amended as follows:

(a)

in Part B, in Table 3: Additives other than colours and sweeteners, the entry for the food additive E 203 calcium sorbate is deleted;

(b)

Part C, Table 5: Other additives that may be regulated combined, is amended as follows:

(i)

point (a) ‘E 200 – 203: Sorbic acid – sorbates (SA)’ is replaced by the following:

‘(a)

E 200 – 202: Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (SA)

E-numberName
E 200Sorbic acid
E 202Potassium sorbate
(ii)

in point (c) ‘E 200 – 213: Sorbic acid – sorbates; Benzoic acid – benzoates (SA + BA)’, the entry for the food additive E 203 calcium sorbate is deleted;

(iii)

in point (d) ‘E 200 – 219: Sorbic acid – sorbates; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates (SA + BA + PHB)’, the entry for the food additive E 203 calcium sorbate is deleted;

(iv)

point (e) ‘E 200 – 203; 214 – 219: Sorbic acid – sorbates; p-hydroxybenzoates (SA + PHB)’ is replaced by the following:

‘(e)

E 200 – 202; 214 – 219: Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates (SA + PHB)

E-numberName
E 200Sorbic acid
E 202Potassium sorbate
E 214Ethyl-p-hydroxybenzoate
E 215Sodium ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate
E 218Methyl p-hydroxybenzoate
E 219Sodium methyl p-hydroxybenzoate
(c)

Part E is amended as follows:

1.

In category 01.3 (Unflavoured fermented milk products, heat-treated after fermentation), the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate1 000(1) (2)only curdled milk
2.

In category 01.4 (Flavoured fermented milk products including heat-treated products), the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 213 (Sorbic acid – sorbates; Benzoic acid – benzoates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 213Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates300(1) (2)only non-heat-treated dairy based desserts
3.

In category 01.7.1 (Unripened cheese excluding products falling in category 16), the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate1 000(1) (2)
4.

In category 01.7.2 (Ripened cheese), the entries concerning food additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates) are replaced by the following:

E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate1 000(1) (2)only cheese, pre-packed, sliced and cut; layered cheese and cheese with added foods
E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate quantum satisonly ripened products surface treatment
5.

In category 01.7.4 (Whey cheese), the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate1 000(1) (2)only cheese, pre-packed, sliced; layered cheese and cheese with added foods
6.

In category 01.7.5 (Processed cheese), the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate2 000(1) (2)
7.

In category 01.7.6 (Cheese products (excluding products falling in category 16)), the entries concerning food additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates) are replaced by the following:

E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate1 000(1) (2)only unripened products; ripened products, pre-packed, sliced; layered ripened products and ripened products with added foods
E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate quantum satisonly ripened products surface treatment
8.

In category 01.8 (Dairy analogues, including beverage whiteners), the entries concerning food additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates) are replaced by the following:

E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate2 000(1) (2)only analogues of cheese based on protein
E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate quantum satis(1) (2)only cheese analogues (surface treatment only)
9.

In category 02.2.2 (Other fat and oil emulsions including spreads as defined by Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 and liquid emulsions), the entries concerning food additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates) are replaced by the following:

E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate1 000(1) (2)only fat emulsions (excluding butter) with a fat content of 60 % or more
E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate2 000(1) (2)only fat emulsions with a fat content less than 60 %
10.

In category 04.1.1 (Entire fresh fruit and vegetables), the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate20only surface treatment of unpeeled fresh citrus fruit
11.

In category 04.2.1 (Dried fruit and vegetables), the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate1 000(1) (2)only dried fruit
12.

Category 04.2.2 (Fruit and vegetables in vinegar, oil, or brine) is amended as follows:

(i)

the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 213 (Sorbic acid – sorbates; Benzoic acid – benzoates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 213Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates2 000(1) (2)only vegetables (excluding olives)
(ii)

the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate1 000(1) (2)only olives and olive-based preparations
(iii)

the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 213 (Sorbic acid – sorbates; Benzoic acid – benzoates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 213Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates1 000(1) (2)only olives and olive-based preparations
13.

Category 04.2.4.1 (Fruit and vegetable preparations excluding compote) is amended as follows:

(i)

the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate1 000(1) (2)only fruit and vegetable preparations including seaweed-based preparations, fruit-based sauces, aspic, excluding purée, mousse, compote, salads and similar products, canned or bottled
(ii)

the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 213 (Sorbic acid – sorbates; Benzoic acid – benzoates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 213Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates1 000(1) (2)only olive-based preparations
14.

In category 04.2.5.1 (Extra jam and extra jelly as defined by Directive 2001/113/EC), the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 213 (Sorbic acid – sorbates; Benzoic acid – benzoates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 213Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates1 000(1) (2)only low-sugar and similar low calorie or sugar-free products, mermeladas
15.

In category 04.2.5.2 (Jam, jellies and marmalades and sweetened chestnut puree as defined by Directive 2001/113/EC), the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 213 (Sorbic acid – sorbates; Benzoic acid – benzoates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 213Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates1 000(1) (2)only low-sugar and similar low calorie or sugar-free products, spreads, mermeladas
16.

In category 04.2.5.3 (Other similar fruit or vegetable spreads), the entries concerning food additives E 200 – 213 (Sorbic acid – sorbates; Benzoic acid – benzoates) are replaced by the following:

E 200 – 213Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates1 000(1) (2)other fruit-based spreads, mermeladas
E 200 – 213Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates1 500(1) (2)only marmelada
17.

In category 04.2.6 (Processed potato products), the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate2 000(1) (2)only potato dough and pre-fried potato slices
18.

Category 05.2 (Other confectionery including breath refreshening microsweets) is amended as follows:

(i)

the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 219 (Sorbic acid – sorbates; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 219Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates1 500(1) (2) (5)except candied, crystallized or glacé fruit and vegetables
(ii)

the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 213 (Sorbic acid – sorbates; Benzoic acid – benzoates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 213Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates1 000(1) (2)only candied, crystallized or glacé fruit and vegetables
19.

In category 05.3 (Chewing gum), the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 213 (Sorbic acid – sorbates; Benzoic acid – benzoates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 213Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates1 500(1) (2)
20.

Category 05.4 (Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit based fillings covered by category 4.2.4) is amended as follows:

(i)

the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate1 000(1) (2)only toppings (syrups for pancakes, flavoured syrups for milkshakes and ice cream; similar products)
(ii)

the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 219 (Sorbic acid – sorbates; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 219Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates1 500(1) (2) (5)
21.

In category 06.4.4 (Potato Gnocchi), the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate1 000(1)
22.

In category 06.4.5 (Fillings of stuffed pasta (ravioli and similar)), the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate1 000(1) (2)
23.

In category 06.6 (Batters), the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate2 000(1) (2)
24.

In category 06.7 (Precooked or processed cereals), the entries concerning food additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates) are replaced by the following:

E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate200(1) (2)only polenta
E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate2 000(1) (2)only Semmelknödelteig
25.

In category 07.1 (Bread and rolls), the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate2 000(1) (2)only prepacked sliced bread and rye-bread, partially baked, prepacked bakery wares intended for retail sale and energy-reduced bread intended for retail sale
26.

In category 07.2 (Fine bakery wares), the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate2 000(1) (2)only with a water activity of more than 0,65
27.

In category 08.3.1 (Non-heat–treated meat products), the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 219 (Sorbic acid – sorbates; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 219Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates quantum satis(1) (2)only surface treatment of dried meat products
28.

Category 08.3.2 (Heat–treated meat products) is amended as follows:

(i)

the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 203; 214 – 219 (Sorbic acid – sorbates; p-hydroxybenzoates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 202; 214 – 219Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates1 000(1) (2)only pâté
(ii)

the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate1 000(1) (2)only aspic
(iii)

the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 219 (Sorbic acid – sorbates, Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 219Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate, Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates quantum satis(1) (2)only surface treatment of dried meat products
29.

Category 08.3.3 (Casings and coatings and decorations for meat) is amended as follows:

(i)

the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate quantum satisonly collagen-based casings with water activity greater than 0,6
(ii)

the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 203; 214 – 219 (Sorbic acid – sorbates; p-hydroxybenzoates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 202; 214 – 219Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates1 000(1) (2)only jelly coatings of meat products (cooked, cured or dried)
30.

Category 09.2 (Processed fish and fishery products including molluscs and crustaceans) is amended as follows:

(i)

the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate1 000(1) (2)aspic
(ii)

the entries concerning food additives E 200 – 213 (Sorbic acid – sorbates; Benzoic acid – benzoates) are replaced by the following:

E 200 – 213Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates200(1) (2)only salted, dried fish
E 200 – 213Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates2 000(1) (2)only semi-preserved fish and fisheries products including crustaceans, molluscs, surimi and fish/crustacean paste; cooked crustaceans and molluscs
E 200 – 213Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates6 000(1) (2)only cooked Crangon crangon and Crangon vulgaris
31.

In category 09.3 (Fish roe), the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 213 (Sorbic acid – sorbates; Benzoic acid – benzoates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 213Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates2 000(1) (2)only semi-preserved fish products including fish roe products
32.

Category 10.2 (Processed eggs and egg products) is amended as follows:

(i)

the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate1 000(1) (2)only dehydrated and concentrated frozen and deep-frozen egg products
(ii)

the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 213 (Sorbic acid – sorbates; Benzoic acid – benzoates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 213Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates5 000(1) (2)only liquid egg (white, yolk or whole egg)
33.

In category 11.4.1 (Table-Top Sweeteners in liquid form), the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 219 (Sorbic acid – sorbates; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 219Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates500(1) (2)only if the water content higher than 75 %
34.

In category 12.2.2 (Seasonings and condiments), the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 213 (Sorbic acid – sorbates; Benzoic acid – benzoates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 213Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates1 000(1) (2)
35.

In category 12.4 (Mustard), the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 213 (Sorbic acid – sorbates; Benzoic acid – benzoates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 213Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates1 000(1) (2)
36.

In category 12.5 (Soups and broths), the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 213 (Sorbic acid – sorbates; Benzoic acid – benzoates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 213Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates500(1) (2)only liquid soups and broths (excluding canned)
37.

Category 12.6 (Sauces) is amended as follows:

(i)

the entries concerning food additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates) are replaced by the following:

E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate1 000(1) (2)only emulsified sauces with a fat content of 60 % or more
E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate2 000(1) (2)only emulsified sauces with a fat content of less than 60 %
(ii)

the entries concerning food additives E 200 – 213 (Sorbic acid – sorbates; Benzoic acid – benzoates) are replaced by the following:

E 200 – 213Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates1 000(1) (2)only emulsified sauces with a fat content of 60 % or more; non emulsified sauces
E 200 – 213Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates2 000(1) (2)only emulsified sauces with a fat content of less than 60 %
38.

In category 12.7 (Salads and savoury based sandwich spreads), the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 213 (Sorbic acid – sorbates; Benzoic acid – benzoates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 213Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates1 500(1) (2)
39.

In category 12.9 (Protein products, excluding products covered in category 1.8), the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate2 000(1) (2)only analogues of meat, fish, crustaceans and cephalopods and cheese based on protein
40.

In category 13.2 (Dietary foods for special medical purposes defined in Directive 1999/21/EC (excluding products from food category 13.1.5)), the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 213 (Sorbic acid – sorbates; Benzoic acid – benzoates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 213Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates1 500(1) (2)
41.

In category 13.3 (Dietary foods for weight control diets intended to replace total daily food intake or an individual meal (the whole or part of the total daily diet)), the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 213 (Sorbic acid – sorbates; Benzoic acid – benzoates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 213Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates1 500(1) (2)
42.

Category 14.1.2 (Fruit juices as defined by Directive 2001/112/EC and vegetable juices) is amended as follows:

(i)

the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate500(1) (2)only Sød … saft and sødet … saft
(ii)

the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 213 (Sorbic acid – sorbates; Benzoic acid – benzoates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 213Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates2 000(1) (2)only grape juice, unfermented, for sacramental use
43.

In category 14.1.3 (Fruit nectars as defined by Directive 2001/112/EC and vegetable nectars and similar products), the entries concerning food additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates) are replaced by the following:

E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate250(1) (2)only traditional Swedish fruit syrups, maximum applies if E 210 – 213, benzoic acid – benzoates, have also been used
E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate300(1) (2)only traditional Swedish and Finnish fruit syrups
44.

In category 14.1.4 (Flavoured drinks), the entries concerning food additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates) are replaced by the following:

E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate250(1) (2)maximum applies if E 210 – 213, benzoic acid – benzoates, have also been used
E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate300(1) (2)excluding dairy-based drinks
45.

In category 14.1.5.2 (Other), the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 213 (Sorbic acid – sorbates; Benzoic acid – benzoates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 213Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates600(1) (2)only liquid tea concentrates and liquid fruit and herbal infusion concentrates
46.

In category 14.2.1 (Beer and malt beverages), the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate200(1) (2)only beer in kegs containing more than 0,5 % added fermentable sugar and/or fruit juices or concentrates
47.

In category 14.2.2 (Wine and other products defined by Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007, and alcohol free counterparts), the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate200(1) (2)only alcohol-free
48.

In category 14.2.3 (Cider and perry), the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate200(1) (2)
49.

In category 14.2.4 (Fruit wine and made wine), the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate200(1) (2)
50.

In category 14.2.5 (Mead), the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate200(1) (2)
51.

In category 14.2.7.1 (Aromatised wines), the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate200(1) (2)
52.

In category 14.2.7.2 (Aromatised wine-based drinks), the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate200(1) (2)
53.

In category 14.2.7.3 (Aromatised wine-product cocktails), the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate200(1) (2)
54.

In category 14.2.8 (Other alcoholic drinks including mixtures of alcoholic drinks with non-alcoholic drinks and spirits with less than 15 % of alcohol), the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate200(1) (2)only alcoholic drinks with less than 15 % of alcohol and nalewka na winie owocowym, aromatyzowana nalewka na winie owocowym, nalewka na winie z soku winogronowego, aromatyzowana nalewka na winie z soku winogronowego, napój winny owocowy lub miodowy, aromatyzowany napój winny owocowy lub miodowy, wino owocowe niskoalkoholowe and aromatyzowane wino owocowe niskoalkoholowe
55.

In category 15.1 (Potato-, cereal-, flour- or starch-based snacks), the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 203; 214 – 219 (Sorbic acid – sorbates; p-hydroxybenzoates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 202; 214 – 219Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates1 000(1) (2) (5)
56.

In category 15.2 (Processed nuts), the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 203; 214 – 219 (Sorbic acid – sorbates; p-hydroxybenzoates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 202; 214 – 219Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates1 000(1) (2) (5)only coated nuts
57.

Category 16 (Desserts excluding products covered in category 1, 3 and 4) is amended as follows:

(i)

the entries concerning food additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates) are replaced by the following:

E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate1 000(1) (2)only frugtgrød, rote Grütze and pasha
E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate2 000(1) (2)only ostkaka
(ii)

the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 213 (Sorbic acid – sorbates; Benzoic acid – benzoates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 213Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates300(1) (2)only non-heat-treated dairy-based desserts
58.

In category 17.1 (Food supplements supplied in a solid form including capsules and tablets and similar forms, excluding chewable forms), the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 213 (Sorbic acid – sorbates; Benzoic acid – benzoates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 213Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates1 000(1) (2)only when supplied in dried form and containing preparations of vitamin A and of combinations of vitamin A and D
59.

In category 17.2 (Food supplements supplied in a liquid form), the entry concerning food additives E 200 – 213 (Sorbic acid – sorbates; Benzoic acid – benzoates) is replaced by the following:

E 200 – 213Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates2 000(1) (2)
(2)

Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 is amended as follows:

(a)

in Part 2 (Food additives other than carriers in food additives), the entries concerning food additives E 200 – 203, E 210, E 211 and E 212 are replaced by the following:

E 200 – 202Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (Table 2 of Part 6)1 500 mg/kg singly or in combination in the preparation 15 mg/kg in the final product expressed as the free acidColour preparations
E 210Benzoic acid
E 211Sodium benzoate
E 212Potassium benzoate
(b)

in Part 4 (Food additives including carriers in food flavourings), the entries concerning food additives E 200 – 203, E 210, E 211, E 212 and E 213 are replaced by the following:

E 200 – 202Sorbic acid and potassium sorbate (Table 2 of Part 6)All flavourings1 500 mg/kg (singly or in combination expressed as the free acid) in flavourings
E 210Benzoic acid
E 211Sodium benzoate
E 212Potassium benzoate
E 213Calcium benzoate
(c)

in Part 6 (Definitions of groups of food additives for the purposes of Parts 1 to 5), Table 2 (Table 2: Sorbic acid – sorbates) is replaced by the following:

Table 2

Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate

E-numberName
E 200Sorbic acid
E 202Potassium sorbate

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