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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 | |||
(**) E553b only | |||
(*) If E 950, E 957 and E 959 are used in combination in chewing gum, the maximum level for each is reduced proportionally | |||
(*) If E 950, E 957 and E 959 are used in combination in chewing gum, the maximum level for each 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 Fruit-flavoured desserts Dry powdered dessert mixes | 4 g/kg | ||
Instant powders for fruit based drinks | 1 g/1 | ||
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/1 |
E 339 | Sodium phosphates | Sterilised and UHT milk | 1 g/1 |
(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 phosphate | 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 (exceptMozzarella) | 2 g/kg | |
(ii)Dicalcium phosphate | Processed cheese and processed cheese | 20 g/kg | |
(iii)Tricalcium phosphate analogues | |||
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 Fine bakery wares | 7 g/kg 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 | 3 g/kg | ||
for milkshakes and ice cream; similar products) | |||
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 | ||
Noodles | 2 g/kg | ||
Batters | 12 g/kg | ||
Fillets of unprocessed fish, frozen and deep-frozen | 5 g/kg | ||
Unprocessed and processed molluscs and crustaceans | 5 g/kg | ||
frozen and deep-frozen | |||
Fillets of unprocessed fish, frozen and deep-frozen | 5 g/kg | ||
Unprocessed and processed molluscs and crustaceans | 5 g/kg | ||
frozen and deep-frozen | |||
Processed potato products (including frozen, deep- | 5 g/kg | ||
frozen, chilled and dried processed products) and | |||
pre-fried frozen and deep-frozen potatoes | |||
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 | 100 mg/kg | ||
Regulation (EC) No. 2991/94(1) having a fat | |||
content of 41% or less | |||
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 | 5 g/kg | ||
wares and desserts | |||
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 | ||
Emuslified liqueur | 10 g/l | ||
Dietetic foods intended for special medical | 1.2 g/kg | ||
purposes — Dietetic formulae for weight control | |||
intended to replace total daily food intake or an | |||
individual meal | |||
Dietary food supplements | 1 g/kg | ||
Cider excludingcidre 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 | 5 g/kg | ||
wares | |||
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) Frozen and deep-frozen unprocessed fish, crustaceans, molluscs and cephalopods Liqueurs | quantum satis(for purposes other than sweetening) |
(i)Sorbitol | |||
(ii)Sorbitol syrup | |||
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 combinations |
(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 monoleate (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 for special medical purposes | 1 g/kg | ||
— Dietetic formulae for weight control intended Individually or in | |||
to replace total daily food intake or an individual meal combination | |||
E 442 | Ammonium phosphatides | Cocoa and chocolate products as defined in Directive | 10 g/kg |
73/241/EEC(2) including fillings | |||
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 | 5 g/kg | ||
purposes — Dietetic formulae for weight control | |||
intended to replace total daily food intake or an | |||
individual meal | |||
Chewing gum | 10 g/kg | ||
Cream analogues | 5 g/kg | ||
Sterilised cream and sterilised cream with reduced | 5 g/kg | ||
fat content | 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 | 5 g/kg | ||
purposes — Dietic formulae for weight control | |||
intended to replace total daily food intake or an | |||
individual meal | |||
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 | 4 g/kg | ||
less than 10% | |||
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 dessert 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 | 2 g/kg | ||
purposes — Dietetic formulae for weight control | |||
intended to replace total daily food intake or an | |||
individual meal | |||
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 | 0.5 g/l | ||
infusions concentrates | |||
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 (sconesand 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 | 10 g/kg |
E 554 | Sodium aluminium silicate | cheese | |
E 555 | Potassium aluminium silicate | Sliced or grated cheese analogues and processed | 10 g/kg |
E 556 | Calcium aluminium silicate | cheese analogues | |
E 559 | Aluminium silicate (Kaolin) | Seasonings | 30 g/kg |
Confectionery excluding chocolate | quantum satis | ||
(surface treatment only) | |||
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 | 10 g/kg |
E 621 | Monosodium glutamate | Schedules 6, 7 and 8) | 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 59-ribonucleotides | ||
E 635 | Disodium 59-ribonucleotides | ||
E 900 | Dimethyl polysiloxane | Jam, jellies and marmalade 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 | |||
Sød . . . saft | 10 mg/l | ||
Batters | 10 mg/kg | ||
Cider excludingcidre bouché | 10 mg/l | ||
E 901 | Beeswax, white and yellow | As glazing agents only for: | quantum satis |
E 902 | Candelilla wax — | Confectionery (including chocolate) | |
E 903 | Carnauba wax — | Small products of fine bakery wares coated with chocolate | |
E 904 Shellac | |||
— Snacks | |||
— Nuts | |||
— Coffee beans | |||
Dietary food supplements | quantum satis | ||
Fresh citrus fruits, melons, apples, pears, peaches and pineapples | quantum satis | ||
(surface treatment only) | |||
E 905 | Microcrystalline wax Surface treatment of | quantum satis | |
— Confectionery excluding chocolate | |||
— Chewing gum | |||
— Melons, papaya, mango and avocado | |||
E 912 | Montan acid esters | Fresh citrus fruits (surface treatment only) | quantum satis |
E 914 | Oxidised polyethylene wax | Fresh melon, mango, avocado and pineapple (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 (as flavour enhancer only) | ||
Meat products | |||
Fruit jellies | |||
Vegetable proteins | |||
E 999 | Quillaia extract | Water-based flavoured non-alcoholic drinks | 200 mg/l calculated as anhydrous extract |
Cider excluding cidrebouché | |||
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) | Sodim 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 470(a) | 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 acids esters of mono-and diglycerides of fatty acids |
E 472(e) | Mono-and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono-and diglycerides of fatty acids |
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)
Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
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Food | Additive | Maximum level |
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 hydroxyide | ||
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 Asorbic 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 (individually or in combination) | |
E 401 Sodium alginate | ||
E 402 Potassium alginate | ||
E 403 Ammomium 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 Carageenan | ||
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 Fruit compote Unprocessed fish, crustaceans and molluscs, including such products frozen and deep-frozen | 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 | ||
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 | quannum 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 Asorbic 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 | ||
472f Mixed acetic and tartaric acid esters of mono-and diglycerides of fatty acids | ||
Pain courant français | E 260 Acetic acid | quantum satis |
E261 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 | ||
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 digylcerides of fatty acids | ||
E 575 Glucono-delta-lactone | ||
Wines and sparkling wines and partially fermented grape must | Additives authorised: 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 | pro memoria |
Beer | E 270 Lactic acid | quantum satis |
E 300 Ascorbic acid | ||
E 301 Sodium ascorbate | ||
E 330 Citric acid | ||
E 414 Acacia acid | ||
Foie gras, foie gras entler, blocs de foie gras | E 300 Ascorbic acid | quantum satis |
E 301 Sodium ascorbate” |
O.J. No. L316, 9.12.94, p. 2
O.J. No. L228, 16.8.73, p. 23
O.J. No. L244, 30.9.93, p. 23
O.J. No. L24, 30.1.76, p. 49
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