Commission Regulation (EU) No 1129/2011
of 11 November 2011
amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council by establishing a Union list of food additives
(Text with EEA relevance)
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,
Whereas:
Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 provides for the establishment of a Union list of food additives approved for use in foods and their conditions of use.
Only food additives included in the Union list set out in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 may be placed on the market and used in foods under the conditions of use specified therein. The additives should be listed on the basis of the categories of food to which they may be added. In order to facilitate the transfer and to enhance transparency of the authorisation procedure, it is appropriate to develop a new food categorisation system which will form the basis of Annex II.
For reasons of clarity it is necessary to list food additives in groups of additives for authorisation for certain foods. Guidance should be provided to describe the different categories in order to ensure uniform interpretation. When necessary, interpretation decisions can be adopted in accordance with Article 19 of Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 in order to clarify whether or not a particular food belongs to a certain category of food.
Nitrites (E 249–250) are needed as a preservative in meat products to control the possible growth of harmful bacteria, in particular Clostridium botulinum. The use of nitrites in meat may however lead to formation of nitrosamines which are carcinogenic substances. The current authorisation of nitrites as food additives makes a balance between these effects, taking into account the scientific opinion of the Authority and the need to maintain certain traditional foods on the market. For some traditionally manufactured meat products maximum residual limits were set out in Annex III to Directive 95/2/EC. Those limits should be maintained in adequately specified and identified products; however it should be clarified that the limits apply at the end of the production process. In addition, the Commission will consult Member States, the stakeholders and the Authority to discuss the possibility to reduce the current maximum limits in all meat products and to further simplify the rules for the traditionally manufactured products. Depending on the outcome of such consultation, the Commission will consider whether it is appropriate to propose an adaptation to the maximum levels of nitrites that may be added to certain meat products.
For prepared table water covered by category 14.1.1, the only permitted additives should be phosphoric acid and phosphates. Taking into account that Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 is intended to further harmonise the use of food additives in foods in the Union and to ensure the effective functioning of the internal market, mineral salts which are added to prepared waters for standardisation purposes should not be considered as additives and, therefore, should not fall within the scope of this Regulation.
In its opinion on the safety of aluminium from dietary intake adopted on 22 May 2008 the Authority concluded that the exposure might be too high in a significant part of the European population. The Authority could not conclude on the specific sources contributing to the aluminium content of a particular food, such as the amount inherently present, the contributions from use of food additives, and the amounts released to the food during processing and storage from aluminium-containing foils, containers, or utensils. In order to reduce exposure to aluminium the use of certain aluminium containing food additives should be restricted. The Commission is preparing measures to limit exposure to aluminium containing additives and intend to prepare a proposal with revised levels by September 2011.
The stakeholders were requested to provide information about the use and the need to use the food colours as listed in Annex V to Directive 94/36/EC. Some of those food colours are currently not used in some of the food categories listed in that Annex. However, some of those authorised colours should be maintained on the list as they may be needed to replace or partly replace colours that might raise concern to the Authority during re-evaluation. At this stage the number of authorised food colours can be reduced in the following food categories: flavoured processed cheese, preserves of red fruit, fish paste and crustacean paste, precooked crustacean and smoked fish.
Food colour ethyl ester of beta-apo-8'-carotenoic acid (C 30) (E 160f) is not offered anymore by the manufacturer and re-evaluation of this substance by the Authority is no longer supported by the business operators. Therefore, this additive should not be included in the Union list.
It is necessary to regulate the use of additives in table-top sweeteners as defined in point (g) of Article 3(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008. Those preparations containing permitted sweeteners are intended for sale to the final consumer as a substitute for sugar. The need for additives may be different depending on the different forms in which they are presented: liquid, powder and tablet form.
The transfer of food additives to Annex II of Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 should be considered as complete in accordance with Article 34 of that Regulation from the date of application of amendments introduced by this Regulation. Until then, the provisions of Article 2(1), (2) and (4) of Directive 94/35/EC, Article 2(1) to (6) and (8) to (10) of Directive 94/36/EC and Articles 2 and 4 of Directive 95/2/EC and Annexes to these Directives should continue to apply.
The current uses of additives covered by Articles 6, 7 and 8 of Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, should not be affected by their transfer to the Union list. However, a transitional period should be provided in order to allow business operators to comply with the provisions of this Regulation.
It is necessary to clarify the exception to the carry-over principle in a compound food other than as referred to in Annex II as laid down in point (a) of Article 18(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008. In Article 3 of Directive 95/2/EC and Article 3 of Directive 94/36/EC this exception applied to the foods that are now listed in Tables 1 and 2 respectively. In other compound foods belonging to the categories listed in part E (such as soups, sauces, salads etc) the carry over principle should continue to apply.
The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee of the Food Chain and Animal Health, and neither the European Parliament nor the Council has opposed them,
HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
Article 1Amendment to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008
Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 is replaced by the text of the Annex to this Regulation.
Article 2Transitional provisions
1.
Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, as amended by this Regulation, shall apply from 1 June 2013.
2.
By derogation to paragraph 1, the following entries in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, as amended by this Regulation, shall apply from the date of entry into force of this Regulation:
(a)
in point 3 of part B, the entry concerning basic methacrylate copolymer (E 1205);
(b)
in point 12.1.2 of Part E, the entry concerning the use of silicon dioxide (E 551) in salt substitutes;
(c)
in point 17.1 of Part E, the entry concerning the use of basic methacrylate copolymer (E 1205) in food supplements supplied in solid form.
3.
Article 2(1), (2) and (4) of Directive 94/35/EC, Article 2(1) to (6), (8), (9) and (10) of Directive 94/36/EC and Articles 2 and 4 of Directive 95/2/EC and the Annexes to those Directives shall cease to apply from 1 June 2013.
4.
By derogation to paragraph 3, the entry in Annex IV to Directive 95/2/EC concerning of use of silicon dioxide (E 551) in salt substitutes shall cease to apply from the date of entry into force of this Regulation.
5.
Foods that have been lawfully placed on the market before 1 June 2013, but do not comply with this regulation, may continue to be marketed until their date of minimal durability or use-by-date.
Article 3
Regulation (EC) No 884/2007 is repealed as from 1 June 2013.
Article 4
This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 11 November 2011.
For the Commission
The President
José Manuel Barroso
ANNEX
‘ANNEX IIUnion list of food additives approved for use in foods and conditions of use
PART A
1.Introduction
This Union list includes:
the name of the food additive and its E number,
the foods to which the food additive may be added,
the conditions under which the food additive may be used,
restrictions on the sale of the food additive directly to the final consumer.
2.General provisions on listed food additives and conditions of use
1.
Only the substances listed in Part B may be used as additives in foods.
2.
Additives may only be used in the foods and under the conditions set out in Part E of this Annex.
3.
In Part E of this Annex, foods are listed on the basis of food categories set out in Part D of this Annex and additives are grouped on the basis of definitions set out in Part C of this Annex.
4.
Aluminium lakes prepared from the listed colours are authorised.
5.
The colours E 123, E 127, E 160b, E 173 and E 180, may not be sold directly to the consumer.
6.
The substances listed under numbers E 407, E 407a and E 440 may be standardised with sugars, on condition that this is stated in addition to the number and designation.
7.
When labelled “for food use”, nitrite may be sold only in a mixture with salt or a salt substitute.
8.
The carry over principle set out in Article 18(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, shall not apply to foods listed in Table 1, as regards food additives in general, and in Table 2, as regards food colours.
Table 1Foods in which the presence of an additive may not be permitted by virtue of the carry over principle set out in Article 18(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008
1
Unprocessed foods as defined in Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008
2
Honey as defined in Council Directive 2001/110/EC163
Non-emulsified oils and fats of animal or vegetable origin
4
Butter
5
Unflavoured pasteurised and sterilised (including UHT) milk and unflavoured plain pasteurised cream (excluding reduced fat cream)
6
Unflavoured fermented milk products, not heat-treated after fermentation
7
Unflavoured buttermilk (excluding sterilised buttermilk)
8
Natural mineral water as defined in Directive 2009/54/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council17 and spring water and all other bottled or packed waters9
Coffee (excluding flavoured instant coffee) and coffee extracts
10
Unflavoured leaf tea
11
Sugars as defined in Council Directive 2001/111/EC1812
Dry pasta, excluding gluten-free and/or pasta intended for hypoproteic diets, in accordance with Directive 2009/39/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council19Table 2Foods in which the presence of a food colour may not be permitted by virtue of the carry over principle set out in Article 18(1)(a) of Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008
1
Unprocessed foods as defined in Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008
2
All bottled or packed waters
3
Milk, full fat, semi-skimmed and skimmed milk, pasteurised or sterilised (including UHT sterilisation) (unflavoured)
4
Chocolate milk
5
Fermented milk (unflavoured)
6
Preserved milks as mentioned in Council Directive 2001/114/EC20 (unflavoured)7
Buttermilk (unflavoured)
8
Cream and cream powder (unflavoured)
9
Oils and fats of animal or vegetable origin
10
Ripened and unripened cheese (unflavoured)
11
Butter from sheep and goats’ milk
12
Eggs and egg products as defined in Regulation (EC) No 853/2004
13
Flour and other milled products and starches
14
Bread and similar products
15
Pasta and gnocchi
16
Sugar including all mono- and disaccharides
17
Tomato paste and canned and bottled tomatoes
18
Tomato-based sauces
19
Fruit juice and fruit nectar as mentioned in Council Directive 2001/112/EC21 and vegetable juice and vegetable nectars20
Fruit, vegetables (including potatoes) and mushrooms — canned, bottled or dried; processed fruit, vegetables (including potatoes) and mushrooms
21
Extra jam, extra jelly, and chestnut purée as mentioned in Council Directive 2001/113/EC22; crème de pruneaux22
Fish, molluscs and crustaceans, meat, poultry and game as well as their preparations, but not including prepared meals containing these ingredients
23
Cocoa products and chocolate components in chocolate products as mentioned in Directive 2000/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council2324
Roasted coffee, tea, herbal and fruit infusions, chicory; extracts of tea and herbal and fruit infusions and of chicory; tea, herbal and fruit infusions and cereal preparations for infusions, as well as mixes and instant mixes of these products
25
Salt, salt substitutes, spices and mixtures of spices
26
Wine and other products covered by Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/200724, as listed in its Annex I, Part XII27
Spirit drinks defined in Annex II, paragraphs 1-14 of Regulation (EC) No 110/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council25, spirits (preceded by the name of the fruit) obtained by maceration and distillation and London gin (Annex II paragraphs 16 and 22 of, respectively)Sambuca, Maraschino, Marrasquino or Maraskino and Mistrà as defined in Annex II, paragraphs 38, 39 and 43 of Regulation (EC) No 110/2008, respectively
28
Sangria, Clarea and Zurra as mentioned in Council Regulation (EEC) No 1601/912629
Wine vinegar covered by Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007, as listed in its Annex I, Part XII
30
Foods for infants and young children as mentioned in Directive 2009/39/EC including foods for special medical purposes for infants and young children
31
Honey as defined in Directive 2001/110/EC
32
Malt and malt products
PART BLIST OF ALL ADDITIVES
1.Colours
E-number
Name
E 100
Curcumin
E 101
Riboflavins
E 102
Tartrazine
E 104
Quinoline Yellow
E 110
Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
E 120
Cochineal, Carminic acid, Carmines
E 122
Azorubine, Carmoisine
E 123
Amaranth
E 124
Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
E 127
Erythrosine
E 129
Allura Red AC
E 131
Patent Blue V
E 132
Indigotine, Indigo carmine
E 133
Brilliant Blue FCF
E 140
Chlorophylls and chlorophyllins
E 141
Copper complexes of chlorophylls, chlorophyllins
E 142
Green S
E 150a
Plain caramel27E 150b
Caustic sulphite caramel
E 150c
Ammonia caramel
E 150d
Sulphite ammonia caramel
E 151
Brilliant Black BN, Black PN
E 153
Vegetable carbon
E 155
Brown HT
E 160a
Carotenes
E 160b
Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin
E 160c
Paprika extract, capsanthin, capsorubin
E 160d
Lycopene
E 160e
Beta-apo-8′-carotenal (C 30)
E 161b
Lutein
E 161g
Canthaxanthin28E 162
Beetroot Red, betanin
E 163
Anthocyanins
E 170
Calcium carbonate
E 171
Titanium dioxide
E 172
Iron oxides and hydroxides
E 173
Aluminium
E 174
Silver
E 175
Gold
E 180
Litholrubine BK
2.Sweeteners
E-number
Name
E 420
Sorbitols
E 421
Mannitol
E 950
Acesulfame K
E 951
Aspartame
E 952
Cyclamates
E 953
Isomalt
E 954
Saccharins
E 955
Sucralose
E 957
Thaumatin
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
E 961
Neotame
E 962
Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
E 965
Maltitols
E 966
Lactitol
E 967
Xylitol
E 968
Erythritol
3.Additives other than colours and sweeteners
E-number
Name
E 170
Calcium carbonate
E 200
Sorbic acid
E 202
Potassium sorbate
E 203
Calcium sorbate
E 210
Benzoic acid29E 211
Sodium benzoate29
E 212
Potassium benzoate29
E 213
Calcium benzoate29
E 214
Ethyl-p-hydroxybenzoate
E 215
Sodium ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate
E 218
Methyl p-hydroxybenzoate
E 219
Sodium methyl p-hydroxybenzoate
E 220
Sulphur dioxide
E 221
Sodium sulphite
E 222
Sodium hydrogen sulphite
E 223
Sodium metabisulphite
E 224
Potassium metabisulphite
E 226
Calcium sulphite
E 227
Calcium hydrogen sulphite
E 228
Potassium hydrogen sulphite
E 234
Nisin
E 235
Natamycin
E 239
Hexamethylene tetramine
E 242
Dimethyl dicarbonate
E 249
Potassium nitrite
E 250
Sodium nitrite
E 251
Sodium nitrate
E 252
Potassium nitrate
E 260
Acetic acid
E 261
Potassium acetate
E 262
Sodium acetates
E 263
Calcium acetate
E 270
Lactic acid
E 280
Propionic acid
E 281
Sodium propionate
E 282
Calcium propionate
E 283
Potassium propionate
E 284
Boric acid
E 285
Sodium tetraborate (borax)
E 290
Carbon dioxide
E 296
Malic acid
E 297
Fumaric acid
E 300
Ascorbic acid
E 301
Sodium ascorbate
E 302
Calcium ascorbate
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 310
Propyl gallate
E 311
Octyl gallate
E 312
Dodecyl gallate
E 315
Erythorbic acid
E 316
Sodium erythorbate
E 319
Tertiary-butyl hydroquinone (TBHQ)
E 320
Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)
E 321
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)
E 322
Lecithins
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 (L(+)-)
E 335
Sodium tartrates
E 336
Potassium tartrates
E 337
Sodium potassium tartrate
E 338
Phosphoric acid
E 339
Sodium phosphates
E 340
Potassium phosphates
E 341
Calcium phosphates
E 343
Magnesium phosphates
E 350
Sodium malates
E 351
Potassium malate
E 352
Calcium malates
E 353
Metatartaric acid
E 354
Calcium tartrate
E 355
Adipic acid
E 356
Sodium adipate
E 357
Potassium adipate
E 363
Succinic acid
E 380
Triammonium citrate
E 385
Calcium disodium ethylene diamine tetra-acetate (Calcium disodium EDTA)
E 392
Extracts of rosemary
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 407a
Processed euchema seaweed
E 407
Carrageenan
E 410
Locust bean gum
E 412
Guar gum
E 413
Tragacanth
E 414
Gum arabic (acacia gum)
E 415
Xanthan gum
E 416
Karaya gum
E 417
Tara gum
E 418
Gellan gum
E 422
Glycerol
E 425
Konjac
E 426
Soybean hemicellulose
E 427
Cassia gum
E 431
Polyoxyethylene (40) stearate
E 432
Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate (polysorbate 20)
E 433
Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80)
E 434
Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate (polysorbate 40)
E 435
Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate (polysorbate 60)
E 436
Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate (polysorbate 65)
E 440
Pectins
E 442
Ammonium phosphatides
E 444
Sucrose acetate isobutyrate
E 445
Glycerol esters of wood rosins
E 450
Diphosphates
E 451
Triphosphates
E 452
Polyphosphates
E 459
Beta-cyclodextrin
E 460
Cellulose
E 461
Methyl cellulose
E 462
Ethyl cellulose
E 463
Hydroxypropyl cellulose
E 464
Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose
E 465
Ethyl methyl cellulose
E 466
Carboxy methyl cellulose, Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose, cellulose gum
E 468
Cross-linked sodium carboxy methyl cellulose, cross linked cellulose gum
E 469
Enzymatically hydrolysed carboxy methyl cellulose, Enzymatically hydrolysed cellulose gum
E 470a
Sodium, potassium and calcium salts of fatty acids
E 470b
Magnesium salts of fatty acids
E 471
Mono-and diglycerides of fatty acids
E 472a
Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
E 472b
Lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
E 472c
Citric 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
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 479b
Thermally oxidised soya bean oil interacted with mono- and diglycerides 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 500
Sodium carbonates
E 501
Potassium carbonates
E 503
Ammonium carbonates
E 504
Magnesium carbonates
E 507
Hydrochloric acid
E 508
Potassium chloride
E 509
Calcium chloride
E 511
Magnesium chloride
E 512
Stannous chloride
E 513
Sulphuric acid
E 514
Sodium sulphates
E 515
Potassium sulphates
E 516
Calcium sulphate
E 517
Ammonium sulphate
E 520
Aluminium sulphate
E 521
Aluminium sodium sulphate
E 522
Aluminium potassium sulphate
E 523
Aluminium ammonium sulphate
E 524
Sodium hydroxide
E 525
Potassium hydroxide
E 526
Calcium hydroxide
E 527
Ammonium hydroxide
E 528
Magnesium hydroxide
E 529
Calcium oxide
E 530
Magnesium oxide
E 535
Sodium ferrocyanide
E 536
Potassium ferrocyanide
E 538
Calcium ferrocyanide
E 541
Sodium aluminium phosphate acidic
E 551
Silicon dioxide
E 552
Calcium silicate
E 553a
Magnesium silicate
E 553b
Talc
E 554
Sodium aluminium silicate
E 555
Potassium aluminium silicate
E 556
Calcium aluminium silicate
E 558
Bentonite
E 559
Aluminium silicate (Kaolin)
E 570
Fatty acids
E 574
Gluconic acid
E 575
Glucono-delta-lactone
E 576
Sodium gluconate
E 577
Potassium gluconate
E 578
Calcium gluconate
E 579
Ferrous gluconate
E 585
Ferrous lactate
E 586
4-Hexylresorcinol
E 620
Glutamic acid
E 621
Monosodium glutamate
E 622
Monopotassium glutamate
E 623
Calcium diglutamate
E 624
Monoammonium glutamate
E 625
Magnesium diglutamate
E 626
Guanylic acid
E 627
Disodium guanylate
E 628
Dipotassium guanylate
E 629
Calcium guanylate
E 630
Inosinic acid
E 631
Disodium inosinate
E 632
Dipotassium inosinate
E 633
Calcium inosinate
E 634
Calcium 5′-ribonucleotides
E 635
Disodium 5′-ribonucleotides
E 640
Glycine and its sodium salt
E 650
Zinc acetate
E 900
Dimethyl polysiloxane
E 901
Beeswax, white and yellow
E 902
Candelilla wax
E 903
Carnauba wax
E 904
Shellac
E 905
Microcrystalline wax
E 907
Hydrogenated poly-1-decene
E 912
Montan acid esters
E 914
Oxidised polyethylene wax
E 920
L-cysteine
E 927b
Carbamide
E 938
Argon
E 939
Helium
E 941
Nitrogen
E 942
Nitrous oxide
E 943a
Butane
E 943b
Isobutane
E 944
Propane
E 948
Oxygen
E 949
Hydrogen
E 999
Quillaia extract
E 1103
Invertase
E 1105
Lysozyme
E 1200
Polydextrose
E 1201
Polyvinylpyrrolidone
E 1202
Polyvinylpolypyrrolidone
E 1203
Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)
E 1204
Pullulan
E 1205
Basic methacrylate copolymer
E 1404
Oxidised starch
E 1410
Monostarch phosphate
E 1412
Distarch phosphate
E 1413
Phosphated distarch phosphate
E 1414
Acetylated distarch phosphate
E 1420
Acetylated starch
E 1422
Acetylated distarch adipate
E 1440
Hydroxy propyl starch
E 1442
Hydroxy propyl distarch phosphate
E 1450
Starch sodium octenyl succinate
E 1451
Acetylated oxidised starch
E 1452
Starch aluminium octenyl succinate
E 1505
Triethyl citrate
E 1517
Glyceryl diacetate (diacetin)
E 1518
Glyceryl triacetate (triacetin)
E 1519
Benzyl alcohol
E 1520
Propane-1, 2-diol (propylene glycol)
E 1521
Polyethylene glycol
PART CDEFINITIONS OF GROUPS OF ADDITIVES
(1)Group I
E-number
Name
Specific maximum level
E 170
Calcium carbonate
quantum satis
E 260
Acetic acid
quantum satis
E 261
Potassium acetate
quantum satis
E 262
Sodium acetates
quantum satis
E 263
Calcium acetate
quantum satis
E 270
Lactic acid
quantum satis
E 290
Carbon dioxide
quantum satis
E 296
Malic acid
quantum satis
E 300
Ascorbic acid
quantum satis
E 301
Sodium ascorbate
quantum satis
E 302
Calcium ascorbate
quantum satis
E 304
Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid
quantum satis
E 306
Tocopherol-rich extract
quantum satis
E 307
Alpha-tocopherol
quantum satis
E 308
Gamma-tocopherol
quantum satis
E 309
Delta-tocopherol
quantum satis
E 322
Lecithins
quantum satis
E 325
Sodium lactate
quantum satis
E 326
Potassium lactate
quantum satis
E 327
Calcium lactate
quantum satis
E 330
Citric acid
quantum satis
E 331
Sodium citrates
quantum satis
E 332
Potassium citrates
quantum satis
E 333
Calcium citrates
quantum satis
E 334
Tartaric acid (L(+)-)
quantum satis
E 335
Sodium tartrates
quantum satis
E 336
Potassium tartrates
quantum satis
E 337
Sodium potassium tartrate
quantum satis
E 350
Sodium malates
quantum satis
E 351
Potassium malate
quantum satis
E 352
Calcium malates
quantum satis
E 354
Calcium tartrate
quantum satis
E 380
Triammonium citrate
quantum satis
E 400
Alginic acid
quantum satis30E 401
Sodium alginate
quantum satis30
E 402
Potassium alginate
quantum satis30
E 403
Ammonium alginate
quantum satis30
E 404
Calcium alginate
quantum satis30
E 406
Agar
quantum satis30
E 407
Carrageenan
quantum satis30
E 407a
Processed euchema seaweed
quantum satis30
E 410
Locust bean gum
E 412
Guar gum
E 413
Tragacanth
quantum satis30
E 414
Gum arabic (Acacia gum)
quantum satis30
E 415
Xanthan gum
E 417
Tara gum
E 418
Gellan gum
quantum satis30
E 422
Glycerol
quantum satis
E 425
Konjac
- (i)
Konjac gum
- (ii)
Konjac glucomannane
E 440
Pectins
quantum satis30
E 460
Cellulose
quantum satis
E 461
Methyl cellulose
quantum satis
E 462
Ethyl cellulose
quantum satis
E 463
Hydroxypropyl cellulose
quantum satis
E 464
Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose
quantum satis
E 465
Ethyl methyl cellulose
quantum satis
E 466
Carboxy methyl cellulose
quantum satis
E 469
Enzymatically hydrolysed carboxy methyl cellulose
quantum satis
E 470a
Sodium, potassium and calcium salts of fatty acids
quantum satis
E 470b
Magnesium salts of fatty acids
quantum satis
E 471
Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
quantum satis
E 472a
Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
quantum satis
E 472b
Lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
quantum satis
E 472c
Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
quantum satis
E 472d
Tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
quantum satis
E 472e
Mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
quantum satis
E 472f
Mixed acetic and tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
quantum satis
E 500
Sodium carbonates
quantum satis
E 501
Potassium carbonates
quantum satis
E 503
Ammonium carbonates
quantum satis
E 504
Magnesium carbonates
quantum satis
E 507
Hydrochloric acid
quantum satis
E 508
Potassium chloride
quantum satis
E 509
Calcium chloride
quantum satis
E 511
Magnesium chloride
quantum satis
E 513
Sulphuric acid
quantum satis
E 514
Sodium sulphates
quantum satis
E 515
Potassium sulphates
quantum satis
E 516
Calcium sulphate
quantum satis
E 524
Sodium hydroxide
quantum satis
E 525
Potassium hydroxide
quantum satis
E 526
Calcium hydroxide
quantum satis
E 527
Ammonium hydroxide
quantum satis
E 528
Magnesium hydroxide
quantum satis
E 529
Calcium oxide
quantum satis
E 530
Magnesium oxide
quantum satis
E 570
Fatty acids
quantum satis
E 574
Gluconic acid
quantum satis
E 575
glucono-delta-lactone
quantum satis
E 576
Sodium gluconate
quantum satis
E 577
Potassium gluconate
quantum satis
E 578
Calcium gluconate
quantum satis
E 640
Glycine and its sodium salt
quantum satis
E 920
L-cysteine
quantum satis
E 938
Argon
quantum satis
E 939
Helium
quantum satis
E 941
Nitrogen
quantum satis
E 942
Nitrous oxide
quantum satis
E 948
Oxygen
quantum satis
E 949
Hydrogen
quantum satis
E 1103
Invertase
quantum satis
E 1200
Polydextrose
quantum satis
E 1404
Oxidised starch
quantum satis
E 1410
Monostarch phosphate
quantum satis
E 1412
Distarch phosphate
quantum satis
E 1413
Phosphated distarch phosphate
quantum satis
E 1414
Acetylated distarch phosphate
quantum satis
E 1420
Acetylated starch
quantum satis
E 1422
Acetylated distarch adipate
quantum satis
E 1440
Hydroxy propyl starch
quantum satis
E 1442
Hydroxy propyl distarch phosphate
quantum satis
E 1450
Starch sodium octenyl succinate
quantum satis
E 1451
Acetylated oxidised starch
quantum satis
E 620
Glutamic acid
10 g/kg, individually or in combination, expressed as glutamic acid
E 621
Monosodium glutamate
E 622
Monopotassium glutamate
E 623
Calcium diglutamate
E 624
Monoammonium glutamate
E 625
Magnesium diglutamate
E 626
Guanylic acid
500 mg/kg, individually or in combination, expressed as guanylic acid
E 627
Disodium guanylate
E 628
Dipotassium guanylate
E 629
Calcium guanylate
E 630
Inosinic acid
E 631
Disodium inosinate
E 632
Dipotassium inosinate
E 633
Calcium inosinate
E 634
Calcium 5′-ribonucleotides
E 635
Disodium 5′-ribonucleotides
E 420
Sorbitols
Quantum satis (for purpose other than sweetening)
E 421
Mannitol
E 953
Isomalt
E 965
Maltitols
E 966
Lactitol
E 967
Xylitol
E 968
Erythritol
(2)Group II: Food colours authorised at quantum satis
E-number
Name
E 101
Riboflavins
E 140
Chlorophylls, Chlorophyllins
E 141
Copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins
E 150a
Plain caramel
E 150b
Caustic sulphite caramel
E 150c
Ammonia caramel
E 150d
Sulphite ammonia caramel
E 153
Vegetable carbon
E 160a
Carotenes
E 160c
Paprika extract, capsanthin, capsorubin
E 162
Beetroot Red, betanin
E 163
Anthocyanins
E 170
calcium carbonate
E 171
Titanium dioxide
E 172
Iron oxides and hydroxides
(3)Group III: Food colours with combined maximum limit
E-number
Name
E 100
Curcumin
E 102
Tartrazine
E 104
Quinoline Yellow
E 110
Sunset yellow FCF/Orange yellow S
E 120
Cochineal, Carminic acid, Carmines
E 122
Azorubine, Carmoisine
E 124
Ponceau 4R, Cochineal red A
E 129
Allura red AC
E 131
Patent Blue V
E 132
Indigotine, Indigo carmine
E 133
Brilliant Blue FCF
E 142
Green S
E 151
Brilliant black BN, Black BN
E 155
Brown HT
E 160e
Beta-apo-8′-carotenal (C 30)
E 161b
Lutein
(4)Group IV: Polyols
E-number
Name
E 420
Sorbitols
E 421
Mannitol
E 953
Isomalt
E 965
Maltitols
E 966
Lactitol
E 967
Xylitol
E 968
Erythritol
(5)Other additives that may be regulated combined
(a)E 200–203: Sorbic acid — sorbates (SA)
E-number
Name
E 200
Sorbic acid
E 202
Potassium sorbate
E 203
Calcium sorbate
(b)E 210–213: Benzoic acid — benzoates (BA)
E-number
Name
E 210
Benzoic acid
E 211
Sodium benzoate
E 212
Potassium benzoate
E 213
Calcium benzoate
(c)E 200–213: Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates (SA + BA)
E-number
Name
E 200
Sorbic acid
E 202
Potassium sorbate
E 203
Calcium sorbate
E 210
Benzoic acid
E 211
Sodium benzoate
E 212
Potassium benzoate
E 213
Calcium benzoate
(d)E 200–219: Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates (SA + BA + PHB)
E-number
Name
E 200
Sorbic acid
E 202
Potassium sorbate
E 203
Calcium sorbate
E 210
Benzoic acid
E 211
Sodium benzoate
E 212
Potassium benzoate
E 213
Calcium benzoate
E 214
Ethyl-p-hydroxybenzoate
E 215
Sodium ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate
E 218
Methyl p-hydroxybenzoate
E 219
Sodium methyl p-hydroxybenzoate
(e)E 200–203; 214–219: Sorbic acid — sorbates; p-hydroxybenzoates (SA + PHB)
E-number
Name
E 200
Sorbic acid
E 202
Potassium sorbate
E 203
Calcium sorbate
E 214
Ethyl-p-hydroxybenzoate
E 215
Sodium ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate
E 218
Methyl p-hydroxybenzoate
E 219
Sodium methyl p-hydroxybenzoate
(f)E 214–219: p-hydroxybenzoates (PHB)
E-number
Name
E 214
Ethyl-p-hydroxybenzoate
E 215
Sodium ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate
E 218
Methyl p-hydroxybenzoate
E 219
Sodium methyl p-hydroxybenzoate
(g)E 220–228: Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
E-number
Name
E 220
Sulphur dioxide
E 221
Sodium sulphite
E 222
Sodium hydrogen sulphite
E 223
Sodium metabisulphite
E 224
Potassium metabisulphite
E 226
Calcium sulphite
E 227
Calcium hydrogen sulphite
E 228
Potassium hydrogen sulphite
(h)E 249–250: Nitrites
E-number
Name
E 249
Potassium nitrite
E 250
Sodium nitrite
(i)E 251–252: Nitrates
E-number
Name
E 251
Sodium nitrate
E 252
Potassium nitrate
(j)E 280–283: Propionic acid — propionates
E-number
Name
E 280
Propionic acid
E 281
Sodium propionate
E 282
Calcium propionate
E 283
Potassium propionate
(k)E 310–320: Gallates, TBHQ and BHA
E-number
Name
E 310
Propyl gallate
E 311
Octyl gallate
E 312
Dodecyl gallate
E 319
Tertiary-butyl hydroquinone (TBHQ)
E 320
Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)
(l)E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
E-number
Name
E 338
Phosphoric acid
E 339
Sodium phosphates
E 340
Potassium phosphates
E 341
Calcium phosphates
E 343
Magnesium phosphates
E 450
Diphosphates
E 451
Triphosphates
E 452
Polyphosphates
(m)E 355–357: Adipic acid — adipates
E-number
Name
E 355
Adipic acid
E 356
Sodium adipate
E 357
Potassium adipate
(n)E 432–436: Polysorbates
E-number
Name
E 432
Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate (polysorbate 20)
E 433
Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80)
E 434
Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate (polysorbate 40)
E 435
Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate (polysorbate 60)
E 436
Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate (polysorbate 65)
(o)E 473–474: Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides
E-number
Name
E 473
Sucrose esters of fatty acids
E 474
Sucroglycerides
(p)E 481–482: Stearoyl-2-lactylates
E-number
Name
E 481
Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate
E 482
Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate
(q)E 491–495: Sorbitan esters
E-number
Name
E 491
Sorbitan monostearate
E 492
Sorbitan tristearate
E 493
Sorbitan monolaurate
E 494
Sorbitan monooleate
E 495
Sorbitan monopalmitate
(r)E 520–523: Aluminium sulphates
E-number
Name
E 520
Aluminium sulphate
E 521
Aluminium sodium sulphate
E 522
Aluminium potassium sulphate
E 523
Aluminium ammonium sulphate
(s)E 551–559: Silicon dioxide — silicates
E-number
Name
E 551
Silicon dioxide
E 552
Calcium silicate
E 553a
Magnesium silicate
E 553b
Talc
E 554
Sodium aluminium silicate
E 555
Potassium aluminium silicate
E 556
Calcium aluminium silicate
E 559
Aluminium silicate (Kaolin)
(t)E 620–625: Glutamic acid — glutamates
E-number
Name
E 620
Glutamic acid
E 621
Monosodium glutamate
E 622
Monopotassium glutamate
E 623
Calcium diglutamate
E 624
Monoammonium glutamate
E 625
Magnesium diglutamate
(u)E 626–635: Ribonucleotides
E-number
Name
E 626
Guanylic acid
E 627
Disodium guanylate
E 628
Dipotassium guanylate
E 629
Calcium guanylate
E 630
Inosinic acid
E 631
Disodium inosinate
E 632
Dipotassium inosinate
E 633
Calcium inosinate
E 634
Calcium 5′-ribonucleotides
E 635
Disodium 5′-ribonucleotides
PART DFOOD CATEGORIES
Number
Name
0.
All categories of foods
01.
Dairy products and analogues
01.1
Unflavoured pasteurised and sterilised (including UHT) milk
01.2
Unflavoured fermented milk products, including natural unflavoured buttermilk (excluding sterilised buttermilk) non-heat-treated after fermentation
01.3
Unflavoured fermented milk products, heat-treated after fermentation
01.4
Flavoured fermented milk products including heat-treated products
01.5
Dehydrated milk as defined by Directive 2001/114/EC
01.6
Cream and cream powder
01.6.1
Unflavoured pasteurised cream (excluding reduced fat creams)
01.6.2
Unflavoured live fermented cream products and substitute products with a fat content of less than 20 %
01.6.3
Other creams
01.7
Cheese and cheese products
01.7.1
Unripened cheese excluding products falling in category 16
01.7.2
Ripened cheese
01.7.3
Edible cheese rind
01.7.4
Whey cheese
01.7.5
Processed cheese
01.7.6
Cheese products (excluding products falling in category 16)
01.8
Dairy analogues, including beverage whiteners
02.
Fats and oils and fat and oil emulsions
02.1
Fats and oils essentially free from water (excluding anhydrous milkfat)
02.2
Fat and oil emulsions mainly of type water-in-oil
02.2.1
Butter and concentrated butter and butter oil and anhydrous milkfat
02.2.2
Other fat and oil emulsions including spreads as defined by Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 and liquid emulsions
02.3
Vegetable oil pan spray
03.
Edible ices
04.
Fruit and vegetables
04.1
Unprocessed fruit and vegetables
04.1.1
Entire fresh fruit and vegetables
04.1.2
Peeled, cut and shredded fruit and vegetables
04.1.3
Frozen fruit and vegetables
04.2
Processed fruit and vegetables
04.2.1
Dried fruit and vegetables
04.2.2
Fruit and vegetables in vinegar, oil, or brine
04.2.3
Canned or bottled fruit and vegetables
04.2.4
Fruit and vegetable preparations, excluding products covered by 5.4
04.2.4.1
Fruit and vegetable preparations excluding compote
04.2.4.2
Compote, excluding products covered by category 16
04.2.5
Jam, jellies and marmalades and similar products
04.2.5.1
Extra jam and extra jelly as defined by Directive 2001/113/EC
04.2.5.2
Jam, jellies and marmalades and sweetened chestnut puree as defined by Directive 2001/113/EC
04.2.5.3
Other similar fruit or vegetable spreads
04.2.5.4
Nut butters and nut spreads
04.2.6
Processed potato products
05.
Confectionery
05.1
Cocoa and chocolate products as covered by Directive 2000/36/EC
05.2
Other confectionery including breath refreshening microsweets
05.3
Chewing gum
05.4
Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit based fillings covered by category 4.2.4
06.
Cereals and cereal products
06.1
Whole, broken, or flaked grain
06.2
Flours and other milled products and starches
06.2.1
Flours
06.2.2
Starches
06.3
Breakfast cereals
06.4
Pasta
06.4.1
Fresh pasta
06.4.2
Dry pasta
06.4.3
Fresh pre-cooked pasta
06.4.4
Potato gnocchi
06.4.5
Fillings of stuffed pasta (ravioli and similar)
06.5
Noodles
06.6
Batters
06.7
Pre-cooked or processed cereals
07.
Bakery wares
07.1
Bread and rolls
07.1.1
Bread prepared solely with the following ingredients: wheat flour, water, yeast or leaven, salt
07.1.2
Pain courant français; Friss búzakenyér, fehér és félbarna kenyerek
07.2
Fine bakery wares
08.
Meat
08.1
Unprocessed meat
08.1.1
Unprocessed meat other than meat preparations as defined by Regulation (EC) No 853/2004
08.1.2
Meat preparations as defined by Regulation (EC) No 853/2004
08.2
Processed meat
08.2.1
Non-heat-treated processed meat
08.2.2
Heat-treated processed meat
08.2.3
Casings and coatings and decorations for meat
08.2.4
Traditionally cured meat products with specific provisions concerning nitrites and nitrates
08.2.4.1
Traditional immersion cured products (Meat products cured by immersion in a curing solution containing nitrites and/or nitrates, salt and other components)
08.2.4.2
Traditional dry cured products. (Dry curing process involves dry application of curing mixture containing nitrites and/or nitrates, salt and other components to the surface of the meat followed by a period of stabilisation/maturation).
08.2.4.3
Other traditionally cured products. (Immersion and dry cured processes used in combination or where nitrite and/or nitrate is included in a compound product or where the curing solution is injected into the product prior to cooking)
09.
Fish and fisheries products
09.1
Unprocessed fish and fisheries products
09.1.1
Unprocessed fish
09.1.2
Unprocessed molluscs and crustaceans
09.2
Processed fish and fishery products including mollusks and crustaceans
09.3
Fish roe
10.
Eggs and egg products
10.1
Unprocessed eggs
10.2
Processed eggs and egg products
11.
Sugars, syrups, honey and table-top sweeteners
11.1
Sugars and syrups as defined by Directive 2001/111/EC
11.2
Other sugars and syrups
11.3
Honey as defined in Directive 2001/110/EC
11.4
Table-top sweeteners
11.4.1
Table-top sweeteners in liquid form
11.4.2
Table-top sweeteners in powder form
11.4.3
Table-top sweeteners in tablets
12.
Salts, spices, soups, sauces, salads and protein products
12.1
Salt and salt substitutes
12.1.1
Salt
12.1.2
Salt substitutes
12.2
Herbs, spices, seasonings
12.2.1
Herbs and spices
12.2.2
Seasonings and condiments
12.3
Vinegars
12.4
Mustard
12.5
Soups and broths
12.6
Sauces
12.7
Salads and savoury based sandwich spreads
12.8
Yeast and yeast products
12.9
Protein products, excluding products covered in category 1.8
13.
Foods intended for particular nutritional uses as defined by Directive 2009/39/EC
13.1
Foods for infants and young children
13.1.1
Infant formulae as defined by Commission Directive 2006/141/EC3313.1.2
Follow-on formulae as defined by Directive 2006/141/EC
13.1.3
Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children as defined by Commission Directive 2006/125/EC3413.1.4
Other foods for young children
13.1.5
Dietary foods for infants and young children for special medical purposes as defined by Commission Directive 1999/21/EC35 and special formulae for infants13.1.5.1
Dietary foods for infants for special medical purposes and special formulae for infants
13.1.5.2
Dietary foods for babies and young children for special medical purposes as defined in Directive 1999/21/EC
13.2
Dietary foods for special medical purposes defined in Directive 1999/21/EC (excluding products from food category 13.1.5)
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)
13.4
Foods suitable for people intolerant to gluten as defined by Commission Regulation (EC) No 41/20093614.
Beverages
14.1
Non-alcoholic beverages
14.1.1
Water, including natural mineral water as defined in Directive 2009/54/EC and spring water and all other bottled or packed waters
14.1.2
Fruit juices as defined by Directive 2001/112/EC and vegetable juices
14.1.3
Fruit nectars as defined by Directive 2001/112/EC and vegetable nectars and similar products
14.1.4
Flavoured drinks
14.1.5
Coffee, tea, herbal and fruit infusions, chicory; tea, herbal and fruit infusions and chicory extracts; tea, plant, fruit and cereal preparations for infusions, as well as mixes and instant mixes of these products
14.1.5.1
Coffee, coffee extracts
14.1.5.2
Other
14.2
Alcoholic beverages, including alcohol-free and low-alcohol counterparts
14.2.1
Beer and malt beverages
14.2.2
Wine and other products defined by Regulation (EEC) No 1234/2007, and alcohol-free counterparts
14.2.3
Cider and perry
14.2.4
Fruit wine and made wine
14.2.5
Mead
14.2.6
Spirit drinks as defined in Regulation (EC) No 110/2008
14.2.7
Aromatised wine-based products as defined by Regulation (EEC) No 1601/91
14.2.7.1
Aromatised wines
14.2.7.2
Aromatised wine-based drinks
14.2.7.3
Aromatised wine-product cocktails
14.2.8
Other alcoholic drinks including mixtures of alcoholic drinks with non-alcoholic drinks and spirits with less than 15 % of alcohol
15.
Ready-to-eat savouries and snacks
15.1
Potato-, cereal-, flour- or starch-based snacks
15.2
Processed nuts
16.
Desserts excluding products covered in categories 1, 3 and 4
17.
Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council37excluding food supplements for infants and young children17.1
Food supplements supplied in a solid form including capsules and tablets and similar forms, excluding chewable forms
17.2
Food supplements supplied in a liquid form
17.3
Food supplements supplied in a syrup-type or chewable form
18.
Processed foods not covered by categories 1 to 17, excluding foods for infants and young children
PART EAUTHORISED FOOD ADDITIVES AND CONDITIONS OF USE IN FOOD CATEGORIES
Category number
E-number
Name
Maximum level (mg/l or mg/kg as appropriate)
Footnotes
Restrictions/exceptions
0.
Food additives permitted in all categories of foods
E 290
Carbon dioxide
quantum satis
E 938
Argon
quantum satis
E 939
Helium
quantum satis
E 941
Nitrogen
quantum satis
E 942
Nitrous oxide
quantum satis
E 948
Oxygen
quantum satis
E 949
Hydrogen
quantum satis
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
10 000
(1) (4) (57)
only foods in dried powdered form (i.e. foods dried during the production process, and mixtures thereof), excluding foods listed in table 1 of Part A of this Annex
E 551-559
Silicon dioxide — silicates
10 000
(1) (57)
only foods in dried powdered form (i.e. foods dried during the production process, and mixtures thereof), excluding foods listed in table 1 of Part A of this Annex
E 459
Beta-cyclodextrin
quantum satis
only foods in tablet and coated tablet form, excluding the foods listed in table 1 of Part A of this Annex
E 551-559
Silicon dioxide — silicates
quantum satis
(1)
only foods in tablet and coated tablet form, excluding the foods listed in table 1 of Part A of this Annex
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
(57):
The maximum level shall apply unless a different maximum level is specified in points 01 to 18 of this Annex in relation to individual foods or categories of foods
01
Dairy products and analogues
01.1
Unflavoured pasteurised and sterilised (including UHT) milk
E 331
Sodium citrates
4 000
only UHT goat milk
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
1 000
(1) (4)
only sterilised and UHT milk
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
01.2
Unflavoured fermented milk products, including natural unflavoured buttermilk (excluding sterilised buttermilk) non-heat-treated after fermentation
01.3
Unflavoured fermented milk products, heat-treated after fermentation
Group I
Additives
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
1 000
(1) (2)
only curdled milk
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
01.4
Flavoured fermented milk products including heat-treated products
Group I
Additives
Group II
Colours at quantum satis
Group III
Colours with combined maximum limit
150
Group IV
Polyols
quantum satis
only energy-reduced products or with no added sugar
E 160b
Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin
10
E 160d
Lycopene
30
E 200-213
Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates
300
(1) (2)
only non-heat-treated dairy-based desserts
E 297
Fumaric acid
4 000
only fruit-flavoured desserts
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
3 000
(1) (4)
E 355-357
Adipic acid — adipates
1 000
only fruit-flavoured desserts
E 363
Succinic acid
6 000
E 416
Karaya gum
6 000
E 427
Cassia gum
2 500
E 432-436
Polysorbates
1 000
E 473-474
Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides
5 000
E 475
Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
2 000
E 477
Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids
5 000
E 481-482
Stearoyl-2-lactylates
5 000
E 483
Stearyl tartrate
5 000
E 491-495
Sorbitan esters
5 000
E 950
Acesulfame K
350
only energy-reduced products or with no added sugar
E 951
Aspartame
1 000
only energy-reduced products or with no added sugar
E 952
Cyclamic acid and its Na and Ca salts
250
(51)
only energy-reduced products or with no added sugar
E 954
Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts
100
(52)
only energy-reduced products or with no added sugar
E 955
Sucralose
400
only energy-reduced products or with no added sugar
E 957
Thaumatin
5
only as flavour enhancer
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
50
only energy-reduced products or with no added sugar
E 962
Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
350
(11)a (49) (50)
only energy-reduced products or with no added sugar
E 961
Neotame
32
only energy-reduced products or with no added sugar
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
(11):
Limits are expressed as (a) acesulfame K equivalent or (b) aspartame equivalent
(49):
The maximum usable levels are derived from the maximum usable levels for its constituent parts, aspartame (E 951) and acesulfame-K (E 950)
(50):
The levels for both E 951 and E 950 are not to be exceeded by use of the salt of aspartame-acesulfame, either alone or in combination with E 950 or E 951
(51):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free acid
(52):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide
01.5
Dehydrated milk as defined by Directive 2001/114/EC
Group II
Colours at quantum satis
quantum satis
except unflavoured products
E 300
Ascorbic acid
quantum satis
E 301
Sodium ascorbate
quantum satis
E 304
Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid
quantum satis
E 310-320
Gallates, TBHQ and BHA
200
(1)
only milk powder for vending machines
E 322
Lecithins
quantum satis
E 331
Sodium citrates
quantum satis
E 332
Potassium citrates
quantum satis
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
1 000
(1) (4)
only partly dehydrated milk with less than 28 % solids
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
1 500
(1) (4)
only partly dehydrated milk with more than 28 % solids
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
2 500
(1) (4)
only dried milk and dried skimmed milk
E 392
Extracts of rosemary
200
(41) (46)
only milk powder for vending machines
E 392
Extracts of rosemary
30
(46)
only dried milk for manufacturing of ice cream
E 407
Carrageenan
quantum satis
E 500(ii)
Sodium hydrogen carbonate
quantum satis
E 501(ii)
Potassium hydrogen carbonate
quantum satis
E 509
Calcium chloride
quantum satis
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
(41):
Expressed on fat basis
(46):
As the sum of carnosol and carnosic acid
01.6
Cream and cream powder
01.6.1
Unflavoured pasteurised cream (excluding reduced fat creams)
E 401
Sodium alginate
quantum satis
E 402
Potassium alginate
quantum satis
E 407
Carrageenan
quantum satis
E 466
Carboxy methyl cellulose
quantum satis
E 471
Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
quantum satis
01.6.2
Unflavoured live fermented cream products and substitute products with a fat content of less than 20 %
E 406
Agar
quantum satis
E 407
Carrageenan
quantum satis
E 410
Locust bean gum
quantum satis
E 412
Guar gum
quantum satis
E 415
Xanthan gum
quantum satis
E 440
Pectins
quantum satis
E 460
Cellulose
quantum satis
E 466
Carboxy methyl cellulose
quantum satis
E 471
Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
quantum satis
E 1404
Oxidised starch
quantum satis
E 1410
Monostarch phosphate
quantum satis
E 1412
Distarch phosphate
quantum satis
E 1413
Phosphated distarch phosphate
quantum satis
E 1414
Acetylated distarch phosphate
quantum satis
E 1420
Acetylated starch
quantum satis
E 1422
Acetylated distarch adipate
quantum satis
E 1440
Hydroxy propyl starch
quantum satis
E 1442
Hydroxy propyl distarch phosphate
quantum satis
E 1450
Starch sodium octenyl succinate
quantum satis
E 1451
Acetylated oxidised starch
quantum satis
01.6.3
Other creams
Group I
Additives
Group II
Colours at quantum satis
quantum satis
only flavoured creams
Group III
Colours with combined maximum limit
150
only flavoured creams
E 234
Nisin
10
only clotted cream
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
5 000
(1) (4)
only sterilised, pasteurised, UHT cream and whipped cream
E 473-474
Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides
5 000
(1)
only sterilised cream and sterilised cream with reduced fat content
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
01.7
Cheese and cheese products
01.7.1
Unripened cheese excluding products falling in category 16
Group I
Additives
except mozzarella, and unflavoured live fermented unripened cheese
Group II
Colours at quantum satis
quantum satis
only flavoured unripened cheese
Group III
Colours with combined maximum limit
150
only flavoured unripened cheese
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
1 000
(1) (2)
E 234
Nisin
10
only mascarpone
E 260
Acetic acid
quantum satis
only mozzarella
E 270
Lactic acid
quantum satis
only mozzarella
E 330
Citric acid
quantum satis
only mozzarella
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
2 000
(1) (4)
except mozzarella
E 460(ii)
Powdered cellulose
quantum satis
only grated and sliced mozzarella
E 575
Glucono-delta-lactone
quantum satis
only mozzarella
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
01.7.2
Ripened cheese
E 1105
Lysozyme
quantum satis
E 120
Cochineal, Carminic acid, Carmines
125
only red marbled cheese
E 140
Chlorophylls, Chlorophyllins
quantum satis
only sage Derby cheese
E 141
Copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins
quantum satis
only sage Derby cheese
E 153
Vegetable carbon
quantum satis
only morbier cheese
E 160a
Carotenes
quantum satis
only ripened orange, yellow and broken-white cheese
E 160b
Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin
15
only ripened orange, yellow and broken-white cheese
E 160b
Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin
50
only red Leicester cheese
E 160b
Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin
35
only Mimolette cheese
E 160c
Paprika extract, capsanthin, capsorubin
quantum satis
only ripened range, yellow and broken-white cheese
E 163
Anthocyanins
quantum satis
only red marbled cheese
E 170
Calcium carbonate
quantum satis
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
1 000
(1) (2)
only cheese, prepacked, sliced and cut; layered cheese and cheese with added foods
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
quantum satis
only ripened products surface treatment
E 234
Nisin
12,5
(29)
E 235
Natamycin
1
(8)
only surface treatment of hard, semi-hard and semi-soft cheese
E 239
Hexamethylene tetramine
25 mg/kg residual amount, expressed as formaldehyde
only Provolone cheese
E 251-252
Nitrates
150
(30)
only hard, semi-hard and semi-soft cheese
E 280-283
Propionic acid — propionates
quantum satis
surface treatment only
E 460
Powdered cellulose
quantum satis
only sliced and grated ripened cheese
E 500(ii)
Sodium hydrogen carbonate
quantum satis
only sour milk cheese
E 504
Magnesium carbonates
quantum satis
E 509
Calcium chloride
quantum satis
E 551-559
Silicon dioxide — silicates
10 000
(1)
only sliced or grated cheese hard and semi-hard cheese
E 575
Glucono-delta-lactone
quantum satis
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(8):
mg/dm2 surface, not present at a depth of 5 mm
(29):
This substance may be present naturally in certain cheeses as a result of fermentation processes
(30):
In the cheese milk or equivalent level if added after removal of whey and addition of water
01.7.3
Edible cheese rind
Group II
Colours at quantum satis
quantum satis
Group III
Colours with combined maximum limit
quantum satis
E 160d
Lycopene
30
E 180
Litholrubine BK
quantum satis
E 160b
Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin
20
01.7.4
Whey cheese
Group II
Colours at quantum satis
quantum satis
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
1 000
(1), (2)
only cheese, prepacked, sliced; layered cheese and cheese and cheese with added foods
E 251-252
Nitrates
150
(30)
only cheese milk of hard, semi-hard and semi-soft cheese
E 260
Acetic acid
quantum satis
E 270
Lactic acid
quantum satis
E 330
Citric acid
quantum satis
E 460(ii)
Powdered cellulose
quantum satis
only grated and sliced cheese
E 575
Glucono-delta-lactone
quantum satis
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid.
(30):
In the cheese milk or equivalent level if added after removal of whey and addition of water
01.7.5
Processed cheese
Group I
Additives
Group II
Colours at quantum satis
quantum satis
only flavoured processed cheese
E 100
Curcumin
100
(33)
only flavoured processed cheese
E 102
Tartrazine
100
(33)
only flavoured processed cheese
E 104
Quinoline Yellow
100
(33)
only flavoured processed cheese
E 110
Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
100
(33)
only flavoured processed cheese
E 120
Cochineal, Carminic acid, Carmines
100
(33)
only flavoured processed cheese
E 122
Azorubine, Carmoisine
100
(33)
only flavoured processed cheese
E 124
Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
100
(33)
only flavoured processed cheese
E 160e
Beta-apo-8′-carotenal (C 30)
100
(33)
only flavoured processed cheese
E 161b
Lutein
100
(33)
only flavoured processed cheese
E 160d
Lycopene
5
only flavoured processed cheese
E 160a
Carotenes
quantum satis
E 160c
Paprika extract, capsanthin, capsorubin
quantum satis
E 160b
Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin
15
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
2 000
(1) (2)
E 234
Nisin
12,5
(29)
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
20 000
(1) (4)
E 427
Cassia gum
2 500
E 551-559
Silicon dioxide — silicates
10 000
(1)
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
(29):
This substance may be present naturally in certain cheeses as a result of fermentation processes
(33):
Maximum individually or for the combination of E 100, E 102, E 104, E 110, E 120, E 122, E 124, E 160e and E 161b
01.7.6
Cheese products (excluding products falling in category 16)
Group I
Additives
Group II
Colours at quantum satis
quantum satis
only flavoured unripened products
Group III
Colours with combined maximum limit
100
only flavoured unripened products
E 1105
Lysozyme
quantum satis
only ripened products
E 120
Cochineal, Carminic acid, Carmines
125
only red marbled products
E 160a
Carotenes
quantum satis
only ripened orange, yellow and broken-white products
E 160b
Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin
15
only ripened orange, yellow and broken-white products
E 160c
Paprika extract, capsanthin, capsorubin
quantum satis
only ripened orange, yellow and broken-white products
E 163
Anthocyanins
quantum satis
only red marbled products
E 170
Calcium carbonate
quantum satis
only ripened products
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
1 000
(1) (2)
only unripened products; ripened products, prepacked, sliced; layered ripened products and ripened products with added foods
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
quantum satis
only ripened products surface treatment
E 234
Nisin
12,5
(29)
only ripened and processed products
E 235
Natamycin
1 mg/dm2 surface (not present at a depth of 5 mm)
only surface treatment of hard, semi-hard and semi-soft products
E 251-252
Nitrates
150
(30)
only hard, semi-hard and semi-soft ripened products
E 280-283
Propionic acid — propionates
quantum satis
only ripened products surface treatment
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
2 000
(1) (4)
only unripened products
E 460
Powdered cellulose
quantum satis
only grated and sliced ripened products and unripened products
E 504
Magnesium carbonates
quantum satis
only ripened products
E 509
Calcium chloride
quantum satis
only ripened products
E 551-559
Silicon dioxide — silicates
10 000
(1)
only sliced or grated hard and semi-hard products
E 575
Glucono-delta-lactone
quantum satis
only ripened products
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
(29):
This substance may be present naturally in certain products as a result of fermentation processes
(30):
In the cheese milk or equivalent level if added after removal of whey and addition of water
01.8
Dairy analogues, including beverage whiteners
Group I
Additives
Group II
Colours at quantum satis
quantum satis
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
quantum satis
(1) (2)
only cheese analogues (surface treatment only)
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
2 000
(1) (2)
only analogues of cheese based on protein
E 251-252
Nitrates
150
(30)
only dairy-based cheese analogue
E 280-283
Propionic acid — propionates
quantum satis
only cheese analogues (surface treatment only)
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
5 000
(1) (4)
only whipped cream analogues
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
20 000
(1) (4)
only processed cheese analogues
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
30 000
(1) (4)
only beverage whiteners
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
50 000
(1) (4)
only beverage whiteners for vending machines
E 432-436
Polysorbates
5 000
(1)
only milk and cream analogues
E 473-474
Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides
5 000
(1)
only cream analogues
E 473-474
Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides
20 000
(1)
only beverage whiteners
E 475
Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
5 000
only milk and cream analogues
E 475
Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
500
only beverage whiteners
E 477
Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids
1 000
only beverage whiteners
E 477
Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids
5 000
only milk and cream analogues
E 481-482
Stearoyl-2-lactylates
3 000
(1)
only beverage whiteners
E 491-495
Sorbitan esters
5 000
(1)
only milk and cream analogues; beverage whiteners
E 551-559
Silicon dioxide — silicates
10 000
(1)
only sliced or grated cheese analogues and processed cheese analogue; beverage whiteners
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
(30):
In the cheese milk or equivalent level if added after removal of whey and addition of water
02
Fats and oils and fat and oil emulsions
02.1
Fats and oils essentially free from water (excluding anhydrous milkfat)
E 100
Curcumin
quantum satis
only fats
E 160a
Carotenes
quantum satis
only fats
E 160b
Annatto, bixin, norbixin
10
only fats
E 270
Lactic acid
quantum satis
only cooking and/or frying purposes or the preparation of gravy
E 300
Ascorbic acid
quantum satis
only cooking and/or frying purposes or the preparation of gravy
E 304
Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid
quantum satis
except virgin oils and olive oils
E 306
Tocopherol-rich extract
quantum satis
except virgin oils and olive oils
E 307
Alpha-tocopherol
quantum satis
except virgin oils and olive oils
E 307
Alpha-tocopherol
200
only refined olive oils, including olive pomace oil
E 308
Gamma tocopherol
quantum satis
except virgin oils and olive oils
E 309
Delta-tocopherol
quantum satis
except virgin oils and olive oils
E 310-320
Gallates, TBHQ and BHA, individually or in combination
200
(1) (41)
only fats and oils for the professional manufacture of heat-treated foods; frying oil and frying fat (excluding olive pomace oil) and lard, fish oil, beef, poultry and sheep fat
E 321
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)
100
(41)
only fats and oils for the professional manufacture of heat-treated foods; frying oil and frying fat (excluding olive an pomace oil) and lard, fish oil, beef, poultry and sheep fat
E 322
Lecithins
30 000
except virgin oils and olive oils
E 330
Citric acid
quantum satis
except virgin oils and olive oils
E 331
Sodium citrates
quantum satis
except virgin oils and olive oils
E 332
Potassium citrates
quantum satis
except virgin oils and olive oils
E 333
Calcium citrates
quantum satis
except virgin oils and olive oils
E 392
Extracts of rosemary
30
(41) (46)
only vegetable oils (excluding virgin oils and olive oils) and fat where content of polyunsaturated fatty acids is higher than 15 % w/w of the total fatty acid, for the use in non-heat-treated food products
E 392
Extracts of rosemary
50
(41) (46)
only fish oil and algal oil; lard, beef, poultry sheep and porcine fat; fat and oils for the professional manufacture of heat-treated foods; frying oils and frying fat, excluding olive oil and pomace oil
E 471
Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
10 000
except virgin oils and olive oils
E 472c
Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
quantum satis
only for cooking and/or frying purposes or for the preparation of gravy
E 900
Dimethyl polysiloxane
10
only oils and fats for frying
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(41):
Expressed on fat basis
(46):
As the sum of carnosol and carnosic acid
02.2
Fat and oil emulsions mainly of type water-in-oil
02.2.1
Butter and concentrated butter and butter oil and anhydrous milkfat
E 160a
Carotenes
quantum satis
except butter from sheep and goats milk
E 500
Sodium carbonates
quantum satis
only soured cream butter
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
2 000
(1) (4)
only soured cream butter
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
02.2.2
Other fat and oil emulsions including spreads as defined by Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 and liquid emulsions
Group I
Additives
E 100
Curcumin
quantum satis
excluding reduced fat butter
E 160a
Carotenes
quantum satis
E 160b
Annatto, bixin, norbixin
10
excluding reduced fat butter
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
1 000
(1) (2)
only fat emulsions (excluding butter) with a fat content of 60 % or more
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
2 000
(1) (2)
only fat emulsions with a fat content less than 60 %
E 310-320
Gallates, TBHQ and BHA, individually or in combination
200
(1) (2)
only frying fat
E 321
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)
100
only frying fat
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
5 000
(1) (4)
only spreadable fats
E 385
Calcium disodium ethylene diamine tetra-acetate (Calcium disodium EDTA)
100
only spreadable fats as defined in Article 115 of and Annex XV to Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007, having a fat content of 41 % or less
E 405
Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
3 000
E 432-436
Polysorbates
10 000
(1)
only fat emulsions for baking
E 473-474
Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides
10 000
(1)
only fat emulsions for baking
E 475
Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
5 000
E 476
Polyglycerol polyricinoleate
4 000
only spreadable fats as defined in Article 115 of and Annex XV to Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007, having a fat content of 41 % or less and similar spreadable products with a fat content of less than 10 % fat
E 477
Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids
10 000
only fat emulsions for baking purposes
E 479b
Thermally oxidised soya bean oil interacted with mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
5 000
only fat emulsions for frying purposes
E 481-482
Stearoyl-2-lactylates
10 000
(1)
E 491-495
Sorbitan esters
10 000
(1)
E 551-559
Silicon dioxide — silicates
30 000
(1)
only tin greasing products
E 900
Dimethyl polysiloxane
10
only oils and fats for frying
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
5
only as flavour enhancer, only in the fat groups B & C in Annex XV to Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
02.3
Vegetable oil pan spray
Group I
Additives
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
30 000
(1) (4)
only water-based emulsion sprays for coating baking tins
E 392
Extracts of rosemary
50
(41) (46)
only fats and oils for the professional manufacture of heat-treated foods
E 551-559
Silicon dioxide — silicates
30 000
(1)
only tin greasing products
E 943a
Butane
quantum satis
only vegetable oil pan spray (for professional use only) and water-based emulsion spray
E 943b
Isobutane
quantum satis
only vegetable oil pan spray (for professional use only) and water-based emulsion spray
E 944
Propane
quantum satis
only vegetable oil pan spray (for professional use only) and water-based emulsion spray
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
(41):
Expressed on fat basis
(46):
As the sum of carnosol and carnosic acid
03
Edible ices
Group I
Additives
Group II
Colours at quantum satis
quantum satis
Group III
Colours with combined maximum limit
150
(25)
Group IV
Polyols
quantum satis
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 160b
Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin
20
E 160d
Lycopene
40
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
1 000
(1) (4)
E 405
Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
3 000
only water-based edible ices
E 427
Cassia gum
2 500
E 432-436
Polysorbates
1 000
(1)
E 473-474
Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides
5 000
(1)
E 477
Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids
3 000
E 491-495
Sorbitan esters
500
(1)
E 901
Beeswax, white and yellow
quantum satis
only prepacked wafers containing ice cream
E 950
Acesulfame K
800
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 951
Aspartame
800
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 954
Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts
100
(52)
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 955
Sucralose
320
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 957
Thaumatin
50
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
50
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 961
Neotame
26
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 962
Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
800
(11)b (49) (50)
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
(11):
Limits are expressed as (a) acesulfame K equivalent or (b) aspartame equivalent
(25):
The quantities of each of the colours E 110, E 122, E 124 and E 155 may not exceed 50 mg/kg or mg/l
(49):
The maximum usable levels are derived from the maximum usable levels for its constituent parts, aspartame (E 951) and acesulfame-K (E 950)
(50):
The levels for both E 951 and E 950 are not to be exceeded by use of the salt of aspartame-acesulfame, either alone or in combination with E 950 or E 951
(51):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free acid
(52):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide
04
Fruit and vegetables
04.1
Unprocessed fruit and vegetables
04.1.1
Entire fresh fruit and vegetables
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
20
only surface treatment of unpeeled fresh citrus fruit
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
10
(3)
only table grapes, fresh lychees (measured on edible parts) and blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum)
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
100
(3)
only vacuum-packed sweetcorn
E 445
Glycerol esters of wood rosins
50
only surface treatment of citrus fruit
E 473-474
Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides
quantum satis
(1)
only fresh fruits, surface treatment
E 901
Beeswax, white and yellow
quantum satis
only surface treatment of citrus fruit, melons, apples, pears, peaches and pineapples and glazing agent on nuts
E 902
Candelilla wax
quantum satis
only surface treatment of citrus fruit, melons, apples, pears, peaches and pineapples and glazing agent on nuts
E 903
Carnauba wax
200
only surface treatment of citrus fruit, melons, apples, pears, peaches and pineapples and glazing agent on nuts
E 904
Shellac
quantum satis
only surface treatment of citrus fruit, melons, apples, pears, peaches and pineapples and glazing agent on nuts
E 905
Microcrystalline wax
quantum satis
only surface treatment of melons, papaya, mango, and avocado
E 912
Montan acid esters
quantum satis
only surface treatment of citrus fruit, melons, papaya, mango, avocado and pineapple
E 914
Oxidised polyethylene wax
quantum satis
only surface treatment of citrus fruit, melons, papaya, mango, avocado and pineapple
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(3):
Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present
04.1.2
Peeled, cut and shredded fruit and vegetables
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
50
(3)
only peeled potatoes
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
300
(3)
only onion, garlic and shallot pulp
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
800
(3)
only horseradish pulp
E 296
Malic acid
quantum satis
only prepacked unprocessed and peeled potatoes only
E 300
Ascorbic acid
quantum satis
only refrigerated unprocessed fruit and vegetables ready for consumption and prepacked unprocessed and peeled potatoes
E 301
Sodium ascorbate
quantum satis
only refrigerated unprocessed fruit and vegetables ready for consumption and prepacked unprocessed and peeled potatoes
E 302
Calcium ascorbate
quantum satis
only refrigerated unprocessed fruit and vegetables ready for consumption and prepacked unprocessed and peeled potatoes
E 330
Citric acid
quantum satis
only refrigerated unprocessed fruit and vegetables ready for consumption and prepacked unprocessed and peeled potatoes
E 331
Sodium citrates
quantum satis
only refrigerated unprocessed fruit and vegetables ready for consumption and prepacked unprocessed and peeled potatoes
E 332
Potassium citrates
quantum satis
only refrigerated unprocessed fruit and vegetables ready for consumption and prepacked unprocessed and peeled potatoes
E 333
Calcium citrates
quantum satis
only refrigerated unprocessed fruit and vegetables ready for consumption and prepacked unprocessed and peeled potatoes
(3):
Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present
04.1.3
Frozen fruit and vegetables
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
50
(3)
only white vegetables including mushrooms and white pulses
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
100
(3)
only frozen and deep-frozen potatoes
E 300
Ascorbic acid
quantum satis
E 301
Sodium ascorbate
quantum satis
E 302
Calcium ascorbate
quantum satis
E 330
Citric acid
quantum satis
E 331
Sodium citrates
quantum satis
E 332
Potassium citrates
quantum satis
E 333
Calcium citrates
quantum satis
(3):
Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present
04.2
Processed fruit and vegetables
04.2.1
Dried fruit and vegetables
Group I
Additives
E 410, E 412, E 415 E 417 may not be used to produce dehydrated foods intended to rehydrate on ingestion
E 101
Riboflavins
quantum satis
only preserves of red fruit
E 120
Cochineal, Carminic acid, Carmines
200
(34)
only preserves of red fruit
E 122
Azorubine, Carmoisine
200
(34)
only preserves of red fruit
E 124
Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
200
(34)
only preserves of red fruit
E 129
Allura Red AG
200
(34)
only preserves of red fruit
E 131
Patent Blue V
200
(34)
only preserves of red fruit
E 133
Brilliant Blue FCF
200
(34)
only preserves of red fruit
E 140
Chlorophylls, Chlorophyllins
quantum satis
only preserves of red fruit
E 141
Copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins
quantum satis
only preserves of red fruit
E 150a-d
Caramels
quantum satis
only preserves of red fruit
E 160a
Carotenes
quantum satis
only preserves of red fruit
E 160c
Paprika extract, capsanthin, capsorubin
quantum satis
only preserves of red fruit
E 162
Beetroot Red, betanin
quantum satis
only preserves of red fruit
E 163
Anthocyanins
quantum satis
only preserves of red fruit
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
1 000
(1) (2)
only dried fruit
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
50
(3)
only dried coconut
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
50
(3)
only white vegetables, processed, including pulses
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
100
(3)
only dried mushrooms
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
150
(3)
only dried ginger
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
200
(3)
only dried tomatoes
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
400
(3)
only white vegetables, dried
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
500
(3)
only dried fruit and nuts in shell excluding dried apples, pears, bananas, apricots, peaches, grapes, prunes and figs
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
600
(3)
only dried apples and pears
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
1 000
(3)
only dried bananas
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
2 000
(3)
only dried apricots, peaches, grapes, prunes, and figs
E 907
Hydrogenated poly-1-decene
2 000
only dried fruit as glazing agent
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(3):
Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present
(34):
Maximum individually or for the combination of E 120, E 122, E 124, E 129, E 131, E 133
04.2.2
Fruit and vegetables in vinegar, oil, or brine
Group I
Additives
E 101
Riboflavins
quantum satis
only preserves of red fruit
E 120
Cochineal, Carminic acid, Carmines
200
(34)
only preserves of red fruit
E 122
Azorubine, Carmoisine
200
(34)
only preserves of red fruit
E 124
Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
200
(34)
only preserves of red fruit
E 129
Allura Red AG
200
(34)
only preserves of red fruit
E 131
Patent Blue V
200
(34)
only preserves of red fruit
E 133
Brilliant Blue FCF
200
(34)
only preserves of red fruit
E 140
Chlorophylls, Chlorophyllins
quantum satis
only preserves of red fruit
E 141
Copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins
quantum satis
only preserves of red fruit
E 150a-d
Caramels
quantum satis
only preserves of red fruit
E 160a
Carotenes
quantum satis
only preserves of red fruit
E 160c
Paprika extract, capsanthin, capsorubin
quantum satis
only preserves of red fruit
E 162
Beetroot Red, betanin
quantum satis
only preserves of red fruit
E 163
Anthocyanins
quantum satis
only preserves of red fruit
E 101
Riboflavins
quantum satis
only vegetables (excluding olives)
E 140
Chlorophylls, Chlorophyllins
quantum satis
only vegetables (excluding olives)
E 141
Copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins
quantum satis
only vegetables (excluding olives)
E 150a-d
Caramels
quantum satis
only vegetables (excluding olives)
E 160a
Carotenes
quantum satis
only vegetables (excluding olives)
E 162
Beetroot Red, betanin
quantum satis
only vegetables (excluding olives)
E 163
Anthocyanins
quantum satis
only vegetables (excluding olives)
E 200-213
Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates
2 000
(1) (2)
only vegetables (excluding olives)
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
1 000
(1) (2)
only olives and olive-based preparations
E 210-213
Benzoic acid — benzoates
500
(1) (2)
only olives and olive-based preparations
E 200-213
Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates
1 000
(1) (2)
only olives and olive-based preparations
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
100
(3)
except olives and golden peppers in brine
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
500
(3)
only golden peppers in brine
E 579
Ferrous gluconate
150
(56)
only olives darkened by oxidation
E 585
Ferrous lactate
150
(56)
only olives darkened by oxidation
E 950
Acesulfame K
200
only sweet-sour preserves of fruit and vegetables
E 951
Aspartame
300
only sweet-sour preserves of fruit and vegetables
E 954
Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts
160
(52)
only sweet-sour preserves of fruit and vegetables
E 955
Sucralose
180
only sweet-sour preserves of fruit and vegetables
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
100
only sweet-sour preserves of fruit and vegetables
E 961
Neotame
10
only sweet-sour preserves of fruit and vegetables
E 962
Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
200
(11)a (49) (50)
only sweet-sour preserves of fruit and vegetables
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(3):
Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present
(11):
Limits are expressed as (a) acesulfame K equivalent or (b) aspartame equivalent
(34):
Maximum individually or for the combination of E 120, E 122, E 124, E 129, E 131, E 133
(49):
The maximum usable levels are derived from the maximum usable levels for its constituent parts, aspartame (E 951) and acesulfame-K (E 950)
(50):
The levels for both E 951 and E 950 are not to be exceeded by use of the salt of aspartame-acesulfame, either alone or in combination with E 950 or E 951
(52):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide
(56):
Expressed as Fe
04.2.3
Canned or bottled fruit and vegetables
E 101
Riboflavins
quantum satis
only preserves of red fruit
E 120
Cochineal, Carminic acid, Carmines
200
(34)
only preserves of red fruit
E 122
Azorubine, Carmoisine
200
(34)
only preserves of red fruit
E 124
Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
200
(34)
only preserves of red fruit
E 129
Allura Red AG
200
(34)
only preserves of red fruit
E 131
Patent Blue V
200
(34)
only preserves of red fruit
E 133
Brilliant Blue FCF
200
(34)
only preserves of red fruit
E 140
Chlorophylls, Chlorophyllins
quantum satis
only preserves of red fruit
E 141
Copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins
quantum satis
only preserves of red fruit
E 150a-d
Caramels
quantum satis
only preserves of red fruit
E 160a
Carotenes
quantum satis
only preserves of red fruit
E 160c
Paprika extract, capsanthin, capsorubin
quantum satis
only preserves of red fruit
E 162
Beetroot Red, betanin
quantum satis
only vegetables (excluding olives)
E 163
Anthocyanins
quantum satis
only preserves of red fruit
E 102
Tartrazine
100
only processed mushy and garden peas (canned)
E 133
Brilliant Blue FCF
20
only processed mushy and garden peas (canned)
E 142
Green S
10
only processed mushy and garden peas (canned)
E 127
Erythrosine
200
only cocktail cherries and candied cherries
E 127
Erythrosine
150
only bigareaux cherries in syrup and in cocktails
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
50
(3)
only white vegetables, including pulses
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
250
(3)
only bottled, sliced lemon
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
100
(3)
only bottled whiteheart cherries; vacuum-packed sweetcorn
E 260
Acetic acid
quantum satis
E 261
Potassium acetate
quantum satis
E 262
Sodium acetates
quantum satis
E 263
Calcium acetate
quantum satis
E 270
Lactic acid
quantum satis
E 296
Malic acid
quantum satis
E 300
Ascorbic acid
quantum satis
E 301
Sodium ascorbate
quantum satis
E 302
Calcium ascorbate
quantum satis
E 325
Sodium lactate
quantum satis
E 326
Potassium lactate
quantum satis
E 327
Calcium lactate
quantum satis
E 330
Citric acid
quantum satis
E 331
Sodium citrates
quantum satis
E 332
Potassium citrates
quantum satis
E 333
Calcium citrates
quantum satis
E 334
Tartaric acid (L(+)-)
quantum satis
E 335
Sodium tartrates
quantum satis
E 336
Potassium tartrates
quantum satis
E 337
Sodium potassium tartrate
quantum satis
E 385
Calcium disodium ethylene diamine tetra-acetate (Calcium disodium EDTA)
250
only pulses, legumes, mushrooms and artichokes
E 410
Locust bean gum
quantum satis
only chestnuts in liquid
E 412
Guar gum
quantum satis
only chestnuts in liquid
E 415
Xanthan gum
quantum satis
only chestnuts in liquid
E 509
Calcium chloride
quantum satis
E 512
Stannous chloride
25
(55)
only white asparagus
E 575
Glucono-delta-lactone
quantum satis
E 579
Ferrous gluconate
150
(56)
only olives darkened by oxidation
E 585
Ferrous lactate
150
(56)
only olives darkened by oxidation
E 900
Dimethyl polysiloxane
10
E 950
Acesulfame K
350
only fruit energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 951
Aspartame
1 000
only fruit energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 952
Cyclamic acid and its Na and Ca salts
1 000
(51)
only fruit energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 954
Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts
200
(52)
only fruit energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 955
Sucralose
400
only fruit energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
50
only fruit energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 961
Neotame
32
only fruit energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 962
Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
350
(11)a (49) (50)
only fruit energy-reduced or with no added sugar
(3):
Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present
(11):
Limits are expressed as (a) acesulfame K equivalent or (b) aspartame equivalent
(34):
Maximum individually or for the combination of E 120, E 122, E 124, E 129, E 131, E 133
(49):
The maximum usable levels are derived from the maximum usable levels for its constituent parts, aspartame (E 951) and acesulfame-K (E 950)
(50):
The levels for both E 951 and E 950 are not to be exceeded by use of the salt of aspartame-acesulfame, either alone or in combination with E 950 or E 951
(51):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free acid
(52):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide
(55):
Expressed as Sn
(56):
Expressed as Fe
04.2.4
Fruit and vegetable preparations, excluding products covered by 5.4
04.2.4.1
Fruit and vegetable preparations excluding compote
Group I
Additives
Group II
Colours at quantum satis
quantum satis
only mostarda di frutta
Group III
Colours with combined maximum limit
200
only mostarda di frutta
Group IV
Polyols
quantum satis
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar, with the exception of those intended for the manufacture of fruit-juice based drinks
E 101
Riboflavins
quantum satis
only preserves of red fruit
E 120
Cochineal, Carminic acid, Carmines
200
(34)
only preserves of red fruit
E 122
Azorubine, Carmoisine
200
(34)
only preserves of red fruit
E 124
Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
200
(34)
only preserves of red fruit
E 129
Allura Red AG
200
(34)
only preserves of red fruit
E 131
Patent Blue V
200
(34)
only preserves of red fruit
E 133
Brilliant Blue FCF
200
(34)
only preserves of red fruit
E 140
Chlorophylls, Chlorophyllins
quantum satis
only preserves of red fruit
E 141
Copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins
quantum satis
only preserves of red fruit
E 150a-d
Caramels
quantum satis
only preserves of red fruit
E 160a
Carotenes
quantum satis
only preserves of red fruit
E 160c
Paprika extract, capsanthin, capsorubin
quantum satis
only preserves of red fruit
E 162
Beetroot Red, betanin
quantum satis
only vegetables (excluding olives)
E 163
Anthocyanins
quantum satis
only preserves of red fruit
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
1 000
(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
E 210-213
Benzoic acid — benzoates
500
(1) (2)
only seaweed preparations, olives and olive-based preparations
E 210-213
Benzoic acid — benzoates
2 000
(1) (2)
only cooked red beet
E 200-213
Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates
1 000
(1) (2)
only olive-based preparations
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
50
(3)
only processed white vegetables and mushrooms
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
100
(3)
only rehydrated dried fruit and lychees, mostarda di frutta
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
300
(3)
only onion, garlic and shallot pulp
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
800
(3)
only horseradish pulp
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
800
(3)
only jellying fruit extract, liquid pectin for sale to the final consumer
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
800
(1) (4)
only fruit preparations
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
4 000
(1) (4)
only glazings for vegetable products
E 405
Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
5 000
E 481-482
Stearoyl-2-lactylates
2 000
(1)
only mostarda di frutta
E 950
Acesulfame K
350
only energy-reduced
E 951
Aspartame
1 000
only energy-reduced
E 952
Cyclamic acid and its Na and Ca salts
250
(51)
only energy-reduced
E 954
Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts
200
(52)
only energy-reduced
E 955
Sucralose
400
only energy-reduced
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
50
only energy-reduced
E 961
Neotame
32
only energy-reduced
E 962
Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
350
(11)a (49) (50)
only energy-reduced
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(3):
Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
(11):
Limits are expressed as (a) acesulfame K equivalent or (b) aspartame equivalent
(34):
Maximum individually or for the combination of E 120, E 122, E 124, E 129, E 131, E 133
(49):
The maximum usable levels are derived from the maximum usable levels for its constituent parts, aspartame (E 951) and acesulfame-K (E 950)
(50):
The levels for both E 951 and E 950 are not to be exceeded by use of the salt of aspartame-acesulfame, either alone or in combination with E 950 or E 951
(51):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free acid
(52):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide
04.2.4.2
Compote, excluding products covered by category 16
E 300
Ascorbic acid
quantum satis
E 301
Sodium ascorbate
quantum satis
E 302
Calcium ascorbate
quantum satis
E 330
Citric acid
quantum satis
E 331
Sodium citrates
quantum satis
E 332
Potassium citrates
quantum satis
E 333
Calcium citrates
quantum satis
E 440
Pectins
quantum satis
only fruit compote other than apple
E 509
Calcium chloride
quantum satis
only fruit compote other than apple
04.2.5
Jam, jellies and marmalades and similar products
04.2.5.1
Extra jam and extra jelly as defined by Directive 2001/113/EC
Group IV
Polyols
quantum satis
only energy-reduced jams, jellies, marmalades or with no added sugar
E 200-213
Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates
1 000
(1) (2)
only low-sugar and similar low calorie or sugar-free products, mermeladas
E 210-213
Benzoic acid — benzoates
500
(1) (2)
only low-sugar and similar low calorie or sugar-free products, mermeladas
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
100
(3)
only jams, jellies and mermelades made with sulphited fruit
E 270
Lactic acid
quantum satis
E 296
Malic acid
quantum satis
E 300
Ascorbic acid
quantum satis
E 327
Calcium lactate
quantum satis
E 330
Citric acid
quantum satis
E 331
Sodium citrates
quantum satis
E 333
Calcium citrates
quantum satis
E 334
Tartaric acid (L(+)-)
quantum satis
E 335
Sodium tartrates
quantum satis
E 350
Sodium malates
quantum satis
E 440
Pectins
quantum satis
E 471
Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
quantum satis
E 950
Acesulfame K
1 000
only energy-reduced jams jellies and marmalades
E 951
Aspartame
1 000
only energy-reduced jams jellies and marmalades
E 952
Cyclamic acid and its Na and Ca salts
1 000
only energy-reduced jams jellies and marmalades
E 954
Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts
200
(51)
only energy-reduced jams jellies and marmalades
E 955
Sucralose
400
(52)
only energy-reduced jams jellies and marmalades
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
50
only energy-reduced jams jellies and marmalades
E 961
Neotame
32
only energy-reduced jams jellies and marmalades
E 961
Neotame
2
only energy-reduced jams jellies and marmalades, as flavour enhancer
E 962
Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
1 000
(11)b (49) (50)
only energy-reduced jams jellies and marmalades
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(11):
Limits are expressed as (a) acesulfame K equivalent or (b) aspartame equivalent
(49):
The maximum usable levels are derived from the maximum usable levels for its constituent parts, aspartame (E 951) and acesulfame-K (E 950)
(50):
The levels for both E 951 and E 950 are not to be exceeded by use of the salt of aspartame-acesulfame, either alone or in combination with E 950 or E 951
(51):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free acid
(52):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide
04.2.5.2
Jam, jellies and marmalades and sweetened chestnut purée as defined by Directive 2001/113/EC
Group IV
Polyols
quantum satis
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 100
Curcumin
quantum satis
except chestnut purée
E 104
Quinoline Yellow
100
(31)
except chestnut purée
E 110
Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
100
(31)
except chestnut purée
E 120
Cochineal, Carminic acid, Carmines
100
(31)
except chestnut purée
E 124
Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
100
(31)
except chestnut purée
E 140
Chlorophylls, Chlorophyllins
quantum satis
except chestnut purée
E 141
Copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins
quantum satis
except chestnut purée
E 142
Green S
100
(31)
except chestnut purée
E 150a-d
Caramels
quantum satis
except chestnut purée
E 160a
Carotenes
quantum satis
except chestnut purée
E 160c
Paprika extract, capsanthin, capsorubin
quantum satis
except chestnut purée
E 160d
Lycopene
10
(31)
except chestnut purée
E 161b
Lutein
100
(31)
except chestnut purée
E 162
Beetroot Red, betanin
quantum satis
except chestnut purée
E 163
Anthocyanins
quantum satis
except chestnut purée
E 200-213
Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates
1 000
(1) (2)
only low-sugar and similar low calorie or sugar-free products, spreads, mermeladas
E 210-213
Benzoic acid — benzoates
500
(1) (2)
only low-sugar and similar low calorie or sugar-free products, mermeladas
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
50
(3)
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
100
(3)
only jams, jellies and marmalades made with sulphited fruit
E 270
Lactic acid
quantum satis
E 296
Malic acid
quantum satis
E 300
Ascorbic acid
quantum satis
E 327
Calcium lactate
quantum satis
E 330
Citric acid
quantum satis
E 331
Sodium citrates
quantum satis
E 333
Calcium citrates
quantum satis
E 334
Tartaric acid (L(+)-)
quantum satis
E 335
Sodium tartrates
quantum satis
E 350
Sodium malates
quantum satis
E 400-404
Alginic acid — alginates
10 000
(32)
E 406
Agar
10 000
(32)
E 407
Carrageenan
10 000
(32)
E 410
Locust bean gum
10 000
(32)
E 412
Guar gum
10 000
(32)
E 415
Xanthan gum
10 000
(32)
E 418
Gellan gum
10 000
(32)
E 440
Pectins
quantum satis
E 471
Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
quantum satis
E 493
Sorbitan monolaurate
25
only jelly marmalade
E 509
Calcium chloride
quantum satis
E 524
Sodium hydroxide
quantum satis
E 900
Dimethyl polysiloxane
10
E 950
Acesulfame K
1 000
only energy-reduced jams, jellies and marmalades
E 951
Aspartame
1 000
only energy-reduced jams, jellies and marmalades
E 952
Cyclamic acid and its Na and Ca salts
1 000
(51)
only energy-reduced jams, jellies and marmalades
E 954
Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts
200
(52)
only energy-reduced jams, jellies and marmalades
E 955
Sucralose
400
only energy-reduced jams, jellies and marmalades
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
50
only energy-reduced jams, jellies and marmalades
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
5
only fruit jellies as flavour enhancer
E 961
Neotame
32
only energy-reduced jams, jellies and marmalades
E 961
Neotame
2
only energy-reduced jams jellies and marmalades, as flavour enhancer
E 962
Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
1 000
(11)b (49) (50)
only energy-reduced jams, jellies and marmalades
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(11):
Limits are expressed as (a) acesulfame K equivalent or (b) aspartame equivalent
(49):
The maximum usable levels are derived from the maximum usable levels for its constituent parts, aspartame (E 951) and acesulfame-K (E 950)
(50):
The levels for both E 951 and E 950 are not to be exceeded by use of the salt of aspartame-acesulfame, either alone or in combination with E 950 or E 951
(51):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free acid
(52):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide
(31):
Maximum individually or in combination with E 104, E 110, E 120, E 124, E 142, E 160d and E 161b
(32):
Maximum individually or in combination with E 400-404, E 406, E 407, E 410, E 412, E 415 and E 418
04.2.5.3
Other similar fruit or vegetable spreads
Group II
Colours at quantum satis
except crème de pruneaux
Group IV
Polyols
quantum satis
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 100
Curcumin
quantum satis
except crème de pruneaux
E 104
Quinoline Yellow
100
(31)
except crème de pruneaux
E 110
Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
100
(31)
except crème de pruneaux
E 120
Cochineal, Carminic acid, Carmines
100
(31)
except crème de pruneaux
E 124
Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
100
(31)
except crème de pruneaux
E 142
Green S
100
(31)
except crème de pruneaux
E 160d
Lycopene
10
(31)
except crème de pruneaux
E 161b
Lutein
100
(31)
except crème de pruneaux
E 200-213
Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates
1 000
(1) (2)
other fruit-based spreads, mermeladas
E 200-213
Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates
1 500
(1) (2)
only marmelada
E 210-213
Benzoic acid — benzoates
500
(1) (2)
other fruit-based spreads, mermeladas
E 210-213
Benzoic acid — benzoates
1 000
(1) (2)
only dulce de membrillo
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
50
(3)
E 270
Lactic acid
quantum satis
E 296
Malic acid
quantum satis
E 300
Ascorbic acid
quantum satis
E 327
Calcium lactate
quantum satis
E 330
Citric acid
quantum satis
E 331
Sodium citrates
quantum satis
E 333
Calcium citrates
quantum satis
E 334
Tartaric acid (L(+)-)
quantum satis
E 335
Sodium tartrates
quantum satis
E 350
Sodium malates
quantum satis
E 400-404
Alginic acid — alginates
10 000
(32)
E 406
Agar
10 000
(32)
E 407
Carrageenan
10 000
(32)
E 410
Locust bean gum
10 000
(32)
E 412
Guar gum
10 000
(32)
E 415
Xanthan gum
10 000
(32)
E 418
Gellan gum
10 000
(32)
E 440
Pectins
quantum satis
E 471
Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
quantum satis
E 509
Calcium chloride
quantum satis
E 524
Sodium hydroxide
quantum satis
E 900
Dimethyl polysiloxane
10
E 950
Acesulfame K
1 000
only dried-fruit-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 951
Aspartame
1 000
only dried-fruit-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 952
Cyclamic acid and its Na and Ca salts
500
(51)
only dried-fruit-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 954
Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts
200
(52)
only dried-fruit-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 955
Sucralose
400
only dried-fruit-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
50
only dried-fruit-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 961
Neotame
32
only dried-fruit-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 962
Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
1 000
(11)b (49) (50)
only dried-fruit-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(3):
Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present
(11):
Limits are expressed as (a) acesulfame K equivalent or (b) aspartame equivalent
(49):
The maximum usable levels are derived from the maximum usable levels for its constituent parts, aspartame (E 951) and acesulfame-K (E 950)
(50):
The levels for both E 951 and E 950 are not to be exceeded by use of the salt of aspartame-acesulfame, either alone or in combination with E 950 or E 951
(51):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free acid
(52):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide
(31):
Maximum individually or in combination with E 104, E 110, E 120, E 124, E 142, E 160d and E 161b
(32):
Maximum individually or in combination with E 400-404, E 406, E 407, E 410, E 412, E 415 and E 418
04.2.5.4
Nut butters and nut spreads
Group I
Additives
E 310-320
Gallates, TBHQ and BHA
200
(1) (41)
only processed nuts
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
5 000
(1), (4)
only spreadable fats excluding butter
E 392
Extracts of rosemary
200
(41) (46)
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
(41):
Expressed on fat basis
(46):
As the sum of carnosol and carnosic acid
04.2.6
Processed potato products
Group I
Additives
E 100
Curcumin
quantum satis
only dried potato granules and flakes
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
2 000
(1) (2)
only potato dough and pre-fried potato slices
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
400
(3)
only dehydrated potatoes products
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
100
(3)
E 310-320
Gallates, TBHQ and BHA
25
(1)
only dehydrated potatoes
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
5 000
(1) (4)
including pre-fried frozen en deep-frozen potatoes
E 392
Extracts of rosemary
200
(46)
only dehydrated potatoes products
E 426
Soybean hemicellulose
10 000
only prepacked processed potato products
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(3):
Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
(46):
As the sum of carnosol and carnosic acid
05
Confectionery
05.1
Cocoa and Chocolate products as covered by Directive 2000/36/EC
Group I
Additives
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
Group IV
Polyols
quantum satis
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 170
Calcium carbonate
70 000
(*)
E 322
Lecithins
quantum satis
E 330
Citric acid
5 000
E 334
Tartaric acid (L(+)-)
5 000
E 414
Gum arabic (acacia gum)
quantum satis
as glazing agent only
E 422
Glycerol
quantum satis
E 440
Pectins
quantum satis
as glazing agent only
E 442
Ammonium phosphatides
10 000
E 471
Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
quantum satis
E 472c
Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
quantum satis
E 476
Polyglycerol polyricinoleate
5 000
E 492
Sorbitan tristearate
10 000
E 500-504
Carbonates
70 000
(*)
E 524-528
Hydroxides
70 000
(*)
E 530
Magnesium oxide
70 000
(*)
E 901
Beeswax, white and yellow
quantum satis
as glazing agent only
E 902
Candelilla wax
quantum satis
as glazing agent only
E 903
Carnauba wax
500
as glazing agent only
E 904
Shellac
quantum satis
as glazing agent only
E 950
Acesulfame K
500
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 951
Aspartame
2 000
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 954
Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts
500
(52)
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 955
Sucralose
800
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 957
Thaumatin
50
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
100
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 961
Neotame
65
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 962
Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
500
(11)a (49) (50)
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
(*)
E 170, E 500-504, E 524-528 and E 530: 7 % on dry matter, without fat, expressed as potassium carbonates
(11):
Limits are expressed as (a) acesulfame K equivalent or (b) aspartame equivalent
(49):
The maximum usable levels are derived from the maximum usable levels for its constituent parts, aspartame (E 951) and acesulfame-K (E 950)
(50):
The levels for both E 951 and E 950 are not to be exceeded by use of the salt of aspartame-acesulfame, either alone or in combination with E 950 or E 951
(52):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide
05.2
Other confectionery including breath freshening microsweets
Group I
Additives
The substances listed under numbers E 400, E 401, E 402, E 403, E 404, E 406, E 407, 407a, E 410, E 412, E 413, E 414, E 415, E 417, E 418, E 425 and E 440 may not be used in jelly mini-cups, defined, for the purpose of this Regulation, as jelly confectionery of a firm consistence, contained in semi rigid mini-cups or mini-capsules, intended to be ingested in a single bite by exerting pressure on the mini-cups or mini-capsule to project the confectionery into the mouth; E 410, E 412, E 415 E 417 may not be used to produce dehydrated foods intended to rehydrate on ingestion.
E425 may not be used in jelly confectionery
Group II
Colours at quantum satis
quantum satis
Group III
Colours with combined maximum limit
300
(25)
except candied fruit and vegetables
Group III
Colours with combined maximum limit
200
only candied fruit and vegetables
Group IV
Polyols
quantum satis
only with no added sugar
Group IV
Polyols
quantum satis
only starch-based confectionery energy-reduced or with no added sugar
Group IV
Polyols
quantum satis
only cocoa or dried fruit-based, milk or fat-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
Group IV
Polyols
quantum satis
only cocoa-based or dried fruit-based confectionery, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
Group IV
Polyols
quantum satis
only for crystallised fruit, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 160d
Lycopene
30
E 173
Aluminium
quantum satis
only external coating of sugar confectionery for the decoration of cakes and pastries
E 174
Silver
quantum satis
only external coating of confectionery
E 175
Gold
quantum satis
only external coating of confectionery
E 200-219
Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates
1 500
(1) (2) (5)
except candied, crystallised or glacé fruit and vegetables
E 200-213
Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates
1 000
(1) (2)
only candied, crystallised or glacé fruit and vegetables
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
100
(3)
only candied, crystallised or glacé fruit, vegetables, angelica and citrus peel
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
50
(3)
only glucose syrup-based confectionery (carry over from the glucose syrup only)
E 297
Fumaric acid
1 000
only sugar confectionery
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
5 000
(1) (4)
only sugar confectionery, except candied fruit
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
800
(1) (4)
only candied fruit
E 405
Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
1 500
only sugar confectionery
E 426
Soybean hemicellulose
10 000
only jelly confectionery, except jelly mini-cups
E 432-436
Polysorbates
1 000
(1)
only sugar confectionery
E 442
Ammonium phosphatides
10 000
only cocoa-based confectionery
E 459
Beta-cyclodextrin
quantum satis
only foods in tablet and coated tablet form
E 473-474
Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides
5 000
only sugar confectionery
E 475
Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
2 000
only sugar confectionery
E 476
Polyglycerol polyricinoleate
5 000
only cocoa-based confectionery
E 477
Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids
5 000
only sugar confectionery
E 481-482
Stearoyl-2-lactylates
5 000
(1)
only sugar confectionery
E 491-495
Sorbitan esters
5 000
(1)
only sugar confectionery
E 492
Sorbitan tristearate
10 000
only cocoa-based confectionery
E 520-523
Aluminium sulphates
200
(1) (38)
only candied, crystallised or glacé fruit and vegetables
E 551-559
Silicon dioxide — silicates
quantum satis
(1)
surface treatment only
E 900
Dimethyl polysiloxane
10
E 901
Beeswax, white and yellow
quantum satis
as glazing agent only
E 902
Candelilla wax
quantum satis
as glazing agent only
E 903
Carnauba wax
500
as glazing agent only
E 904
Shellac
quantum satis
as glazing agent only
E 905
Microcrystalline wax
quantum satis
surface treatment only
E 907
Hydrogenated poly-1-decene
2 000
only as glazing agent for sugar confectionery
E 950
Acesulfame K
500
only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 951
Aspartame
2 000
only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 954
Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts
500
only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 955
Sucralose
800
only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 957
Thaumatin
50
only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
100
only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 961
Neotame
65
only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 962
Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
500
(11)a
only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 950
Acesulfame K
500
only energy-reduced tablet form confectionery
E 955
Sucralose
200
only energy-reduced tablet form confectionery
E 961
Neotame
15
only energy-reduced tablet form confectionery
E 950
Acesulfame K
1 000
only cocoa, milk, dried fruit or fat-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 951
Aspartame
1 000
only cocoa, milk, dried fruit or fat-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 952
Cyclamic acid and its Na and Ca salts
500
(51)
only cocoa, milk, dried fruit or fat-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 954
Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts
200
(52)
only cocoa, milk, dried fruit or fat-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 955
Sucralose
400
only cocoa, milk, dried fruit or fat-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
50
only cocoa, milk, dried fruit or fat-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 961
Neotame
32
only cocoa, milk, dried fruit or fat-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 962
Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
1 000
(11)b (49) (50)
only cocoa, milk, dried fruit or fat-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 950
Acesulfame K
1 000
only starch-based confectionery energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 951
Aspartame
2 000
only starch-based confectionery energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 954
Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts
300
(52)
only starch-based confectionery energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 955
Sucralose
1 000
only starch-based confectionery energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
150
only starch-based confectionery energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 961
Neotame
65
only starch-based confectionery energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 961
Neotame
2
only starch-based confectionery energy-reduced or with no added sugar, as flavour enhancer
E 962
Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
1 000
(11)a (49) (50)
only starch-based confectionery energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 950
Acesulfame K
500
only confectionery with no added sugar
E 951
Aspartame
1 000
only confectionery with no added sugar
E 954
Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts
500
(52)
only confectionery with no added sugar
E 955
Sucralose
1 000
only confectionery with no added sugar
E 957
Thaumatin
50
only confectionery with no added sugar
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
100
only confectionery with no added sugar
E 961
Neotame
32
only confectionery with no added sugar
E 962
Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
500
(11)a (49) (50)
only confectionery with no added sugar
E 950
Acesulfame K
2 500
only breath-freshening micro-sweets, with no added sugar
E 951
Aspartame
6 000
only breath-freshening micro-sweets, with no added sugar
E 954
Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts
3 000
(52)
only breath-freshening micro-sweets, with no added sugar
E 955
Sucralose
2 400
only breath-freshening micro-sweets, with no added sugar
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
400
only breath-freshening micro-sweets, with no added sugar
E 961
Neotame
200
only breath-freshening micro-sweets, with no added sugar
E 961
Neotame
3
only breath-freshening micro-sweets and strongly flavoured throat pastilles with no added sugar, as flavour enhancer
E 962
Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
2 500
(11)a (49) (50)
only breath-freshening micro-sweets, with no added sugar
E 951
Aspartame
2 000
only strongly flavoured freshening throat pastilles with no added sugar
E 955
Sucralose
1 000
only strongly flavoured freshening throat pastilles with no added sugar
E 961
Neotame
65
only strongly flavoured freshening throat pastilles with no added sugar
E 1204
Pullulan
quantum satis
only breath freshening microsweets in the form of films
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(3):
Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
(5):
E 214-219: p-hydroxybenzoates (PHB), maximum 300 mg/kg
(11):
Limits are expressed as (a) acesulfame K equivalent or (b) aspartame equivalent
(49):
The maximum usable levels are derived from the maximum usable levels for its constituent parts, aspartame (E 951) and acesulfame-K (E 950)
(50):
The levels for both E 951 and E 950 are not to be exceeded by use of the salt of aspartame-acesulfame, either alone or in combination with E 950 or E 951
(51):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free acid
(52):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide
(25):
The quantities of each of the colours E 110, E 122, E 124 and E 155 may not exceed 50 mg/kg or mg/l
(38):
Expressed as aluminium
05.3
Chewing gum
Group I
Additives
Group II
Colours at quantum satis
quantum satis
Group III
Colours with combined maximum limit
300
(25)
Group IV
Polyols
quantum satis
only with no added sugar
E 160d
Lycopene
300
E 200-213
Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates
1 500
(1) (2)
E 297
Fumaric acid
2 000
E 310-321
Gallates, TBHQ, BHA and BHT
400
(1)
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
quantum satis
(1) (4)
E 392
Extracts of rosemary
200
(46)
E 405
Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
5 000
E 416
Karaya gum
5 000
E 432-436
Polysorbates
5 000
(1)
E 473-474
Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides
10 000
(1)
E 475
Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
5 000
E 477
Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids
5 000
E 481-482
Stearoyl-2-lactylates
2 000
(1)
E 491-495
Sorbitan esters
5 000
(1)
E 551
Silicon dioxide
quantum satis
surface treatment only
E 552
Calcium silicate
quantum satis
surface treatment only
E 553a
Magnesium silicate
quantum satis
surface treatment only
E 553b
Talc
quantum satis
E 650
Zinc acetate
1 000
E 900
Dimethyl polysiloxane
100
E 901
Beeswax, white and yellow
quantum satis
as glazing agent only
E 902
Candelilla wax
quantum satis
as glazing agent only
E 903
Carnauba wax
1 200
(47)
as glazing agent only
E 904
Shellac
quantum satis
as glazing agent only
E 905
Microcrystalline wax
quantum satis
surface treatment only
E 907
Hydrogenated poly-1-decene
2 000
as glazing agent only
E 927b
Carbamide
30 000
only with no added sugar
E 950
Acesulfame K
800
(12)
only with added sugar or polyols, as flavour enhancer
E 951
Aspartame
2 500
(12)
only with added sugar or polyols, as flavour enhancer
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
150
(12)
only with added sugar or polyols, as flavour enhancer
E 957
Thaumatin
10
(12)
only with added sugar or polyols, as flavour enhancer
E 961
Neotame
3
(12)
only with added sugar or polyols, as flavour enhancer
E 950
Acesulfame K
2 000
only with no added sugar
E 951
Aspartame
5 500
only with no added sugar
E 954
Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts
1 200
(52)
only with no added sugar
E 955
Sucralose
3 000
only with no added sugar
E 957
Thaumatin
50
only with no added sugar
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
400
only with no added sugar
E 961
Neotame
250
only with no added sugar
E 962
Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
2 000
(11)a (49) (50)
only with no added sugar
E 1518
Glyceryl triacetate (triacetin)
quantum satis
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
(11):
Limits are expressed as (a) acesulfame K equivalent or (b) aspartame equivalent
(49):
The maximum usable levels are derived from the maximum usable levels for its constituent parts, aspartame (E 951) and acesulfame-K (E 950)
(50):
The levels for both E 951 and E 950 are not to be exceeded by use of the salt of aspartame-acesulfame, either alone or in combination with E 950 or E 951
(52):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide
(12):
If E 950, E 951, E 957, E 959 and E 961 are used in combination in chewing gum, the maximum level for each is reduced proportionally
(25):
The quantities of each of the colours E 110, E 122, E 124 and E 155 may not exceed 50 mg/kg or mg/l
(46):
As the sum of carnosol and carnosic acid
(47):
The maximum amount applies to all uses covered by this regulation, including the provisions set out in Annex III
05.4
Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit-based fillings covered by category 4.2.4
Group I
Additives
Group II
Colours at quantum satis
quantum satis
Group III
Colours with combined maximum limit
500
only decorations, coatings and sauces, except fillings
Group III
Colours with combined maximum limit
300
(25)
only fillings
Group IV
Polyols
quantum satis
only decorations, coatings and fillings with not added sugar
Group IV
Polyols
quantum satis
only sauces
E 160b
Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin
20
only decorations and coatings
E 160d
Lycopene
30
except red coating of hard-sugar coated chocolate confectionery
E 160d
Lycopene
200
only red coating of hard-sugar coated chocolate confectionery
E 173
Aluminium
quantum satis
only external coating of sugar confectionery for the decoration of cakes and pastries
E 174
Silver
quantum satis
only decoration of chocolates
E 175
Gold
quantum satis
only decoration of chocolates
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
1 000
(1) (2)
only toppings (syrups for pancakes, flavoured syrups for milkshakes and ice cream; similar products)
E 200-219
Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates
1 500
(1) (2) (5)
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
50
(3)
only glucose syrup-based confectionery (carry over from the glucose syrup only)
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
40
(3)
only toppings (syrups for pancakes, flavoured syrups for milkshakes and ice cream; similar products)
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
100
(3)
only fruit fillings for pastries
E 297
Fumaric acid
1 000
E 297
Fumaric acid
2 500
only fillings and toppings for fine bakery ware
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
5 000
(1) (4)
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
3 000
(1) (4)
only toppings (syrups for pancakes, flavoured syrups for milkshakes and ice cream; similar products)
E 355-357
Adipic acid — adipates
2 000
(1)
only fillings and toppings for fine bakery ware
E 392
Extracts of rosemary
100
(41) (46)
only sauces
E 405
Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
1 500
E 405
Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
5 000
only fillings, toppings and coatings for fine bakery wares and desserts
E 416
Karaya gum
5 000
only fillings, toppings and coatings for fine bakery wares and desserts
E 426
Soybean hemicellulose
10 000
only jelly confectionery (other than jelly mini-cups)
E 427
Cassia gum
2 500
only fillings toppings and coatings for fine bakery wares and dessert
E 432-436
Polysorbates
1 000
(1)
E 442
Ammonium phosphatides
10 000
only cocoa-based confectionery
E 473-474
Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides
5 000
E 475
Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
2 000
E 476
Polyglycerol polyricinoleate
5 000
only cocoa-based confectionery
E 477
Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids
5 000
E 477
Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids
30 000
only whipped dessert toppings other than cream
E 481-482
Stearoyl-2-lactylates
5 000
(1)
E 491-495
Sorbitan esters
5 000
(1)
E 492
Sorbitan tristearate
10 000
only cocoa-based confectionery
E 551-559
Silicon dioxide — silicates
quantum satis
surface treatment only
E 900
Dimethyl polysiloxane
10
E 901
Beeswax, white and yellow
quantum satis
as glazing agent only
E 902
Candelilla wax
quantum satis
as glazing agent only
E 903
Carnauba wax
500
as glazing agent only
E 903
Carnauba wax
200
as glazing agent only for small fine bakery wares, coated with chocolate
E 904
Shellac
quantum satis
as glazing agent only
E 905
Microcrystalline wax
quantum satis
surface treatment only
E 907
Hydrogenated poly-1-decene
2 000
as glazing agent only
E 950
Acesulfame K
1 000
only starch-based confectionery energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 951
Aspartame
2 000
only starch-based confectionery energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 954
Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts
300
(52)
only starch-based confectionery energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 955
Sucralose
1 000
only starch-based confectionery energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
150
only starch-based confectionery energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 961
Neotame
65
only starch-based confectionery energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 961
Neotame
2
only starch-based confectionery energy-reduced or with no added sugar, as flavour enhancer
E 962
Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
1 000
(11)a (49) (50)
only starch-based confectionery energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 950
Acesulfame K
500
only confectionery with no added sugar
E 951
Aspartame
1 000
only confectionery with no added sugar
E 954
Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts
500
(52)
only confectionery with no added sugar
E 955
Sucralose
1 000
only confectionery with no added sugar
E 957
Thaumatin
50
only confectionery with no added sugar
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
100
only confectionery with no added sugar
E 961
Neotame
32
only confectionery with no added sugar
E 962
Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
500
(11)a (49) (50)
only confectionery with no added sugar
E 950
Acesulfame K
500
only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 951
Aspartame
2 000
only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 954
Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts
500
(52)
only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 955
Sucralose
800
only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 957
Thaumatin
50
only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
100
only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 961
Neotame
65
only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 962
Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
500
(11)a (49) (50)
only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 950
Acesulfame-K
350
only sauces
E 951
Aspartame
350
only sauces
E 954
Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts
160
(52)
only sauces
E 955
Sucralose
450
only sauces
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
50
only sauces
E 961
Neotame
12
only sauces
E 961
Neotame
2
only sauces as flavour enhancer
E 962
Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
350
(11)b (49) (50)
only sauces
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(3):
Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
(5):
E 214-219: p-hydroxybenzoates (PHB), maximum 300 mg/kg
(11):
Limits are expressed as (a) acesulfame K equivalent or (b) aspartame equivalent
(41):
Expressed on fat basis
(46):
As the sum of carnosol and carnosic acid
(49):
The maximum usable levels are derived from the maximum usable levels for its constituent parts, aspartame (E 951) and acesulfame-K (E 950)
(50):
The levels for both E 951 and E 950 are not to be exceeded by use of the salt of aspartame-acesulfame, either alone or in combination with E 950 or E 951
(52):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide
(25):
The quantities of each of the colours E 110, E 122, E 124 and E 155 may not exceed 50 mg/kg or mg/l
06
Cereals and cereal products
06.1
Whole, broken, or flaked grain
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
30
(3)
only sago and pearl barley
E 553b
Talc
quantum satis
only rice
(3):
Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present
06.2
Flours and other milled products and starches
06.2.1
Flours
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
2 500
(1) (4)
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
20 000
(1) (4)
only self-raising flour
E 300
Ascorbic acid
quantum satis
E 920
L-cysteine
quantum satis
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
06.2.2
Starches
Group I
Additives
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
50
(3)
excluding starches in infant formulae, follow on formulae and processed cereal-based foods and baby foods
(3):
Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present
06.3
Breakfast cereals
Group I
Additives
Group II
Colours at quantum satis
quantum satis
only breakfast cereals other than extruded, puffed and/or fruit-flavoured breakfast cereals
Group IV
Polyols
quantum satis
only breakfast cereals or cereal-based products, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 120
Cochineal, Carminic acid, Carmines
200
(53)
only fruit-flavoured breakfast cereals
E 150c
Ammonia caramel
quantum satis
only extruded puffed and or fruit-flavoured breakfast cereals
E 160a
Carotenes
quantum satis
only extruded puffed and or fruit-flavoured breakfast cereals
E 160b
Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin
25
only extruded puffed and or fruit-flavoured breakfast cereals
E 160c
Paprika extract, capsanthin, capsorubin
quantum satis
only extruded puffed and or fruit-flavoured breakfast cereals
E 162
Beetroot Red, betanin
200
(53)
only fruit-flavoured breakfast cereals
E 163
Anthocyanins
200
(53)
only fruit-flavoured breakfast cereals
E 310-320
Gallates, TBHQ and BHA
200
(1) (13)
only pre-cooked cereals
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
5 000
(1) (4)
E 475
Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
10 000
only granola-type breakfast cereal
E 481-482
Stearoyl-2-lactylates
5 000
(1)
E 950
Acesulfame K
1 200
only breakfast cereals with a fibre content of more than 15 %, and containing at least 20 % bran, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 951
Aspartame
1 000
only breakfast cereals with a fibre content of more than 15 %, and containing at least 20 % bran, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 954
Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts
100
(52)
only breakfast cereals with a fibre content of more than 15 %, and containing at least 20 % bran, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 955
Sucralose
400
only breakfast cereals with a fibre content of more than 15 %, and containing at least 20 % bran, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
50
only breakfast cereals with a fibre content of more than 15 %, and containing at least 20 % bran, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 961
Neotame
32
only breakfast cereals with a fibre content of more than 15 %, and containing at least 20 % bran, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 962
Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
1 000
(11)b (49) (50)
only breakfast cereals with a fibre content of more than 15 %, and containing at least 20 % bran, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
(11):
Limits are expressed as (a) acesulfame K equivalent or (b) aspartame equivalent
(13):
Maximum limit expressed on fat
(49):
The maximum usable levels are derived from the maximum usable levels for its constituent parts, aspartame (E 951) and acesulfame-K (E 950)
(50):
The levels for both E 951 and E 950 are not to be exceeded by use of the salt of aspartame-acesulfame, either alone or in combination with E 950 or E 951
(52):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide
(53):
E 120, E 162 and E 163 may be added individually or in combination
06.4
Pasta
06.4.1
Fresh pasta
E 270
Lactic acid
quantum satis
E 300
Ascorbic acid
quantum satis
E 301
Sodium ascorbate
quantum satis
E 322
Lecithins
quantum satis
E 330
Citric acid
quantum satis
E 334
Tartaric acid (L(+)-)
quantum satis
E 471
Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
quantum satis
E 575
Glucono-delta-lactone
quantum satis
06.4.2
Dry pasta
Group I
Additives
only gluten free and/or pasta intended for hypoproteic diets in accordance with Directive 2009/39/EC
06.4.3
Fresh pre-cooked pasta
E 270
Lactic acid
quantum satis
E 300
Ascorbic acid
quantum satis
E 301
Sodium ascorbate
quantum satis
E 322
Lecithins
quantum satis
E 330
Citric acid
quantum satis
E 334
Tartaric acid (L(+)-)
quantum satis
E 471
Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
quantum satis
E 575
Glucono-delta-lactone
quantum satis
06.4.4
Potato Gnocchi
Group I
Additives
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
1 000
(1)
06.4.5
Fillings of stuffed pasta (ravioli and similar)
Group I
Additives
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
1 000
(1) (2)
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
06.5
Noodles
group I
Additives
group II
Colours at quantum satis
quantum satis
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
2 000
(1) (4)
E 426
Soybean hemicellulose
10 000
only prepackaged ready to eat oriental noodles intended for retail sale
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
06.6
Batters
Group I
Additives
Group II
Colours at quantum satis
quantum satis
Group III
Colours with combined maximum limit
500
only batters for coating
E 160b
Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin
20
only batters for coating
E 160d
Lycopene
30
only batters for coating
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
2 000
(1) (2)
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
2 000
(1) (2)
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
12 000
(1) (4)
E 900
Dimethyl polysiloxane
10
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
06.7
Pre-cooked or processed cereals
Group I
Additives
Group II
Colours at quantum satis
quantum satis
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
200
(1) (2)
only polenta
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
2 000
(1) (2)
only semmelknödelteig
E 310-320
Gallates, TBHQ and BHA
200
(1)
only pre-cooked cereals
E 426
Soybean hemicellulose
10 000
only prepackaged ready to eat rice and rice products intended for retail sale
E 471
Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
quantum satis
only quick-cook rice
E 472a
Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
quantum satis
only quick-cook rice
E 481-482
Stearoyl-2-lactylates
4 000
(2)
only quick-cook rice
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
07
Bakery wares
07.1
Bread and rolls
Group I
Additives
except products in 7.1.1 and 7.1.2
E 150a-d
Caramels
quantum satis
only malt bread
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
2 000
(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
E 280-283
Propionic acid — propionates
3 000
(1) (6)
only prepacked sliced bread and rye bread
E 280-283
Propionic acid — propionates
2 000
(1) (6)
only energy-reduced bread, partially baked prepacked bread and prepacked rolls and pitta, prepacked polsebrod, boller and dansk flutes
E 280-283
Propionic acid — propionates
1 000
(1) (6)
only prepacked bread
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
20 000
(1) (4)
only soda bread
E 481-482
Stearoyl-2-lactylates
3 000
(1)
except products in 7.1.1 and 7.1.2
E 483
Stearyl tartrate
4 000
except products in 7.1.1 and 7.1.2
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
(6):
Propionic acid and its salts may be present in certain fermented products resulting from the fermentation process following good manufacturing practice
07.1.1
Bread prepared solely with the following ingredients: wheat flour, water, yeast or leaven, salt
E 260
Acetic acid
quantum satis
E 261
Potassium acetate
quantum satis
E 262
Sodium acetates
quantum satis
E 263
Calcium acetate
quantum satis
E 270
Lactic acid
quantum satis
E 300
Ascorbic acid
quantum satis
E 301
Sodium ascorbate
quantum satis
E 302
Calcium ascorbate
quantum satis
E 304
Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid
quantum satis
E 322
Lecithins
quantum satis
E 325
Sodium lactate
quantum satis
E 326
Potassium lactate
quantum satis
E 327
Calcium lactate
quantum satis
E 471
Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
quantum satis
E 472a
Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
quantum satis
E 472d
Tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
quantum satis
E 472e
Mono- and diacety tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
quantum satis
E 472f
Mixed acetic and tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
quantum satis
07.1.2
Pain courant français; Friss búzakenyér, fehér és félbarna kenyerek
E 260
Acetic acid
quantum satis
E 261
Potassium acetate
quantum satis
only Friss búzakenyér, fehér és félbarna kenyerek
E 262
Sodium acetates
quantum satis
only Friss búzakenyér, fehér és félbarna kenyerek
E 263
Calcium acetate
quantum satis
only Friss búzakenyér, fehér és félbarna kenyerek
E 270
Lactic acid
quantum satis
only Friss búzakenyér, fehér és félbarna kenyerek
E 300
Ascorbic acid
quantum satis
E 301
Sodium ascorbate
quantum satis
only Friss búzakenyér, fehér és félbarna kenyerek
E 302
Calcium ascorbate
quantum satis
only Friss búzakenyér, fehér és félbarna kenyerek
E 304
Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid
quantum satis
only Friss búzakenyér, fehér és félbarna kenyerek
E 322
Lecithins
quantum satis
E 325
Sodium lactate
quantum satis
only Friss búzakenyér, fehér és félbarna kenyerek
E 326
Potassium lactate
quantum satis
only Friss búzakenyér, fehér és félbarna kenyerek
E 327
Calcium lactate
quantum satis
only Friss búzakenyér, fehér és félbarna kenyerek
E 471
Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
quantum satis
07.2
Fine bakery wares
Group I
Additives
Group II
Colours at quantum satis
quantum satis
Group III
Colours with combined maximum limit
200
(25)
Group IV
Polyols
quantum satis
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 160b
Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin
10
E 160d
Lycopene
25
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
2 000
(1) (2)
only with a water activity of more than 0,65
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
50
only dry biscuits
E 280-283
Propionic acid — propionates
2 000
(1) (6)
only prepacked fine bakery wares, (including flour confectionery) with a water activity of more than 0,65
E 310-320
Gallates, TBHQ and BHA
200
(1)
only cake mixes
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
20 000
(1) (4)
E 392
Extracts of rosemary
200
(41) (46)
E 405
Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
2 000
E 426
Soybean hemicellulose
10 000
only prepackaged fine bakery wares intended for retail sale
E 432-436
Polysorbates
3 000
(1)
E 473-474
Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides
10 000
(1)
E 475
Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
10 000
E 477
Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids
5 000
E 481-482
Stearoyl-2-lactylates
5 000
(1)
E 483
Stearyl tartrate
4 000
E 491-495
Sorbitan esters
10 000
(1)
E 541
Sodium aluminium phosphate acidic
1 000
(38)
only scones and sponge wares
E 901
Beeswax, white and yellow
quantum satis
only as glazing agents only for small products of fine bakery wares coated with chocolate
E 902
Candelilla wax
quantum satis
only as glazing agents only for small products of fine bakery wares coated with chocolate
E 903
Carnauba wax
200
only as glazing agents only for small products of fine bakery wares coated with chocolate
E 904
Shellac
quantum satis
only as glazing agents only for small products of fine bakery wares coated with chocolate
E 950
Acesulfame K
2 000
only cornets and wafers, for ice-cream, with no added sugar
E 954
Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts
800
(52)
only cornets and wafers, for ice-cream, with no added sugar
E 955
Sucralose
800
only cornets and wafers, for ice-cream, with no added sugar
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
50
only cornets and wafers, for ice-cream, with no added sugar
E 961
Neotame
60
only cornets and wafers, for ice-cream, with no added sugar
E 950
Acesulfame K
2 000
only essoblaten — wafer paper
E 951
Aspartame
1 000
only essoblaten — wafer paper
E 954
Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts
800
(52)
only essoblaten — wafer paper
E 955
Sucralose
800
only essoblaten — wafer paper
E 961
Neotame
60
only essoblaten — wafer paper
E 962
Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
1 000
(11)b (49) (50)
only essoblaten — wafer paper
E 950
Acesulfame K
1 000
only fine bakery products for special nutritional uses
E 951
Aspartame
1 700
only fine bakery products for special nutritional uses
E 952
Cyclamic acid and its Na and Ca salts
1 600
(51)
only fine bakery products for special nutritional uses
E 954
Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts
170
(52)
only fine bakery products for special nutritional uses
E 955
Sucralose
700
only fine bakery products for special nutritional uses
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
150
only fine bakery products for special nutritional uses
E 961
Neotame
55
only fine bakery products for special nutritional uses
E 962
Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
1 000
(11)a (49) (50)
only fine bakery products for special nutritional uses
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
(6):
Propionic acid and its salts may be present in certain fermented products resulting from the fermentation process following good manufacturing practice
(11):
Limits are expressed as (a) acesulfame K equivalent or (b) aspartame equivalent
(41):
Expressed on fat basis
(49):
The maximum usable levels are derived from the maximum usable levels for its constituent parts, aspartame (E 951) and acesulfame-K (E 950)
(50):
The levels for both E 951 and E 950 are not to be exceeded by use of the salt of aspartame-acesulfame, either alone or in combination with E 950 or E 951
(51):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free acid
(52):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide
(25):
The quantities of each of the colours E 110, E 122, E 124 and E 155 may not exceed 50 mg/kg or mg/l
(38):
Expressed as aluminium
(46):
As the sum of carnosol and carnosic acid
08
Meat
08.1
Unprocessed meat
08.1.1
Unprocessed meat other than meat preparations as defined by Regulation (EC) No 853/2004
E 129
Allura Red AG
quantum satis
only for the purpose of health marking
E 133
Brilliant Blue FCF
quantum satis
only for the purpose of health marking
E 155
Brown HT
quantum satis
only for the purpose of health marking
08.1.2
Meat preparations as defined by Regulation (EC) No 853/2004
E 120
Cochineal, Carminic acid, Carmines
100
only breakfast sausages with a minimum cereal content of 6 % and burger meat with a minimum vegetable and/or cereal content of 4 % mixed within the meat; In these products, the meat is minced in such a way so that the muscle and fat tissue are completely dispersed, so that fibre makes an emulsion with the fat, giving those products their typical appearance
E 129
Allura Red AG
25
only breakfast sausages with a minimum cereal content of 6 % and burger meat with a minimum vegetable and/or cereal content of 4 % mixed within the meat; In these products, the meat is minced in such a way so that the muscle and fat tissue are completely dispersed, so that fibre makes an emulsion with the fat, giving those products their typical appearance
E 150a-d
Caramels
quantum satis
only breakfast sausages with a minimum cereal content of 6 % and burger meat with a minimum vegetable and/or cereal content of 4 % mixed within the meat; In these products, the meat is minced in such a way so that the muscle and fat tissue are completely dispersed, so that fibre makes an emulsion with the fat, giving those products their typical appearance
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
450
(1) (3)
only breakfast sausages; Burger meat with a minimum vegetable and/or cereal content of 4 % mixed within the meat
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
450
(1) (3)
only salsicha fresca, longaniza fresca, butifarra fresca
E 261
Potassium acetate
quantum satis
only prepacked preparations of fresh minced meat
E 262
Sodium acetates
quantum satis
only prepacked preparations of fresh minced meat
E 300
Ascorbic acid
quantum satis
only gehakt and prepacked preparations of fresh minced meat
E 301
Sodium ascorbate
quantum satis
only gehakt and prepacked preparations of fresh minced meat
E 302
Calcium ascorbate
quantum satis
only gehakt and prepacked preparations of fresh minced meat
E 325
Sodium lactate
quantum satis
only prepacked preparations of fresh minced meat
E 326
Potassium lactate
quantum satis
only prepacked preparations of fresh minced meat
E 330
Citric acid
quantum satis
only gehakt and prepacked preparations of fresh minced meat
E 331
Sodium citrates
quantum satis
only gehakt and prepacked preparations of fresh minced meat
E 332
Potassium citrates
quantum satis
only gehakt and prepacked preparations of fresh minced meat
E 333
Calcium citrates
quantum satis
only gehakt and prepacked preparations of fresh minced meat
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
5 000
(1) (4)
only breakfast sausages; in this product, the meat is minced in such a way so that the muscle and fat tissue are completely dispersed, so that fibre makes an emulsion with the fat, giving the product its typical appearance
E 553b
Talc
quantum satis
only surface treatment of sausages
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(3):
Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
08.2
Processed meat
08.2.1
Non-heat-treated processed meat
Group I
Additives
E 100
Curcumin
20
only sausages
E 100
Curcumin
quantum satis
only pasturmas
E 101
Riboflavins
quantum satis
only pasturmas
E 110
Sunset yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
135
only sobrasada
E 120
Cochineal, Carminic acid, Carmines
100
only sausages
E 120
Cochineal, Carminic acid, Carmines
200
only chorizo sausage/salchichon
E 120
Cochineal, Carminic acid, Carmines
quantum satis
only pasturmas
E 124
Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
250
only chorizo sausage/salchichon
E 124
Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
200
only sobrasada
E 150a-d
Caramels
quantum satis
only sausages
E 160a
Carotenes
20
only sausages
E 160c
Paprika extract, capsanthin, capsorubin
10
only sausages
E 162
Beetroot Red, betanin
quantum satis
only sausages
E 200-219
Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates
quantum satis
(1) (2)
only surface treatment of dried meat products
E 235
Natamycin
1
(8)
only surface treatment of dried cured sausages
E 249-250
Nitrites
150
(7)
E 251-252
Nitrates
150
(7)
E 315
Erythorbic acid
500
only cured meat products and preserved meat products
E 316
Sodium erythorbate
500
only cured meat products and preserved meat products
E 310-320
Gallates, TBHQ and BHA
200
(1) (13)
only dehydrated meat
E 315
Erythorbic acid
500
(9)
only cured products and preserved products
E 316
Sodium erythorbate
500
(9)
only cured products and preserved products
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
5 000
(1) (4)
E 392
Extracts of rosemary
100
(46)
only dried sausages
E 392
Extracts of rosemary
150
(41) (46)
excluding dried sausages
E 392
Extracts of rosemary
150
(46)
only dehydrated meat
E 553b
Talc
quantum satis
surface treatment of sausages
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
5
as flavour enhancer only
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
(7):
Maximum amount that may be added during manufacturing
(8):
mg/dm2 surface, not present at a depth of 5 mm
(9):
E 315 and E 316 are authorised individually or in combination, maximum limit is expressed as erythorbic acid
(13):
Maximum limit expressed on fat
(41):
Expressed on fat basis
(46):
As the sum of carnosol and carnosic acid
08.2.2
Heat-treated processed meat
Group I
Additives
except foie gras, foie gras entier, blocs de foie gras, Libamáj, libamáj egészben, libamáj tömbben
E 100
Curcumin
20
only sausages, pâtés and terrines
E 120
Cochineal, Carminic acid, Carmines
100
only sausages, pâtés and terrines
E 129
Allura Red AG
25
only luncheon meat
E 150a-d
Caramels
quantum satis
only sausages, pâtés and terrines
E 160a
Carotenes
20
only sausages, pâtés and terrines
E 160c
Paprika extract, capsanthin, capsorubin
10
only sausages, pâtés and terrines
E 162
Beetroot Red, betanin
quantum satis
only sausages, pâtés and terrines
E 200-203; 214-219
Sorbic acid — sorbates; p-hydroxybenzoates
1 000
(1) (2)
only pâté
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
1 000
(1) (2)
only aspic
E 210-213
Benzoic acid — benzoates
500
(1) (2)
only aspic
E 249-250
Nitrites
150
(7) (59)
Except sterilised meat products (Fo > 3,00)
E 249-250
Nitrites
100
(7) (58) (59)
only sterilised meat products (Fo > 3,00)
E 300
Ascorbic acid
quantum satis
only foie gras, foie gras entier, blocs de foie gras / Libamáj, libamáj egészben, libamáj tömbben
E 301
Sodium ascorbate
quantum satis
only foie gras, foie gras entier, blocs de foie gras / Libamáj, libamáj egészben, libamáj tömbben
E 315
Erythorbic acid
500
(9)
only cured meat products and preserved meat products
E 316
Sodium erythorbate
500
(9)
only cured meat products and preserved meat products
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
5 000
(1) (4)
except foie gras, foie gras entier, blocs de foie gras, Libamáj, libamáj egészben, libamáj tömbben
E 385
Calcium disodium ethylene diamine tetra-acetate (Calcium disodium EDTA)
250
only libamáj, libamáj egészben, libamáj tömbben
E 392
Extracts of rosemary
150
(41) (46)
excluding dried sausages
E 392
Extracts of rosemary
100
(46)
only dried sausages
E 392
Extracts of rosemary
150
(46)
Only dehydrated meat
E 427
Cassia gum
1 500
E 473-474
Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides
5 000
(1), (41)
except foie gras, foie gras entier, blocs de foie gras, Libamáj, libamáj egészben, libamáj tömbben
E 481-482
Stearoyl-2-lactylates
4 000
(1)
only minced and diced canned meat products
E 553b
Talc
quantum satis
surface treatment of sausages only
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
5
as flavour enhancer only, except for foie gras, foie gras entier, blocs de foie gras, Libamáj, libamáj egészben, libamáj tömbben
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
(7):
Maximum amount that may be added during manufacturing
(9):
E 315 and E 316 are authorised individually or in combination, maximum limit is expressed as erythorbic acid
(41):
Expressed on fat basis
(46):
As the sum of carnosol and carnosic acid
(58):
Fo-value 3 is equivalent to 3 minutes heating at 121 °C (reduction of the bacterial load of one billion spores in each 1 000 cans to one spore in a thousand cans)
(59):
Nitrates may be present in some heat-treated meat products resulting from natural conversion of nitrites to nitrates in a low-acid environment
08.2.3
Casings and coatings and decorations for meat
Group I
Additives
Group II
Colours at quantum satis
quantum satis
except edible external coating of pasturmas
Group III
Colours with combined maximum limit
500
only decorations and coatings except edible external coating of pasturmas
Group III
Colours with combined maximum limit
quantum satis
only edible casings
E 100
Curcumin
quantum satis
only edible external coating of pasturmas
E 101
Riboflavins
quantum satis
only edible external coating of pasturmas
E 120
Cochineal, Carminic acid, Carmines
quantum satis
only edible external coating of pasturmas
E 160b
Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin
20
E 160d
Lycopene
500
only decorations and coatings except edible external coating of pasturmas
E 160d
Lycopene
30
only edible casings
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
quantum satis
only collagen-based casings with water activity greater than 0,6
E 200-203; 214-219
Sorbic acid — sorbates; p-hydroxybenzoates
1 000
(1) (2)
only jelly coatings of meat products (cooked, cured or dried)
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
4 000
(1) (4)
only glazings for meat
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
08.2.4
Traditionally cured meat products with specific provisions concerning nitrites and nitrates
08.2.4.1
Traditional immersion cured products (Meat products cured by immersion in a curing solution containing nitrites and/or nitrates, salt and other components)
E 249-250
Nitrites
175
(39)
only Wiltshire bacon and similar products: Meat is injected with curing solution followed by immersion curing for 3 to 10 days. The immersion brine solution also includes microbiological starter cultures
E 251-252
Nitrates
250
(39) (59)
only Wiltshire bacon and similar products: Meat is injected with curing solution followed by immersion curing for 3 to 10 days. The immersion brine solution also includes microbiological starter cultures
E 249-250
Nitrites
100
(39)
only Wiltshire ham and similar products: Meat is injected with curing solution followed by immersion curing for 3 to 10 days. The immersion brine solution also includes microbiological starter cultures
E 251-252
Nitrates
250
(39) (59)
only Wiltshire ham and similar products: Meat is injected with curing solution followed by immersion curing for 3 to 10 days. The immersion brine solution also includes microbiological starter cultures
E 249-250
Nitrites
175
(39)
only Entremeada, entrecosto, chispe, orelheira e cabeca (salgados), toucinho fumado and similar products: Immersion cured for 3 to 5 days. Product is not heat-treated and has a high water activity
E 251-252
Nitrates
250
(39) (59)
only Entremeada, entrecosto, chispe, orelheira e cabeca (salgados), toucinho fumado and similar products: Immersion cured for 3 to 5 days. Product is not heat-treated and has a high water activity
E 249-250
Nitrites
50
(39)
only cured tongue : Immersion cured for at least 4 days and pre-cooked
E 251-252
Nitrates
10
(39) (59)
only cured tongue : Immersion cured for at least 4 days and pre-cooked
E 249-250
Nitrites
150
(7)
only kylmâsavustettu poronliha/kallrökt renkött : Meat is injected with curing solution followed by immersion curing. Curing time is 14 to 21 days followed by maturation in cold-smoke for 4 to 5 weeks
E 251-252
Nitrates
300
(7)
only kylmâsavustettu poronliha/kallrökt renkött : Meat is injected with curing solution followed by immersion curing. Curing time is 14 to 21 days followed by maturation in cold-smoke for 4 to 5 weeks
E 249-250
Nitrites
150
(7)
only bacon, filet de bacon and similar products: Immersion cured for 4 to 5 days at 5 to 7 °C, matured for typically 24 to 40 hours at 22 °C, possibly smoked for 24 hrs at 20 to 25 °C and stored for 3 to 6 weeks at 12 to 14 °C
E 251-252
Nitrates
250
(7) (40) (59)
only bacon, filet de bacon and similar products: Immersion cured for 4 to 5 days at 5 to 7 °C, matured for typically 24 to 40 hours at 22 °C, possibly smoked for 24 hrs at 20 to 25 °C and stored for 3 to 6 weeks at 12 to 14 °C.
E 249-250
Nitrites
50
(39)
only rohschinken, nassgepökelt and similar products: Curing time depending on the shape and weight of meat pieces for approximately 2 days/kg followed by stabilisation/maturation
E 251-252
Nitrates
250
(39)
only rohschinken, nassgepökelt and similar products: Curing time depending on the shape and weight of meat pieces for approximately 2 days/kg followed by stabilisation/maturation
(7):
Maximum added amount
(39):
Maximum residual amount, residue level at the end the production process
(40):
Without added nitrites
(59):
Nitrates may be present in some heat-treated meat products resulting from natural conversion of nitrites to nitrates in a low-acid environment
08.2.4.2
Traditional dry cured products. (Dry curing process involves dry application of curing mixture containing nitrites and/or nitrates, salt and other components to the surface of the meat followed by a period of stabilisation/maturation).
E 249-250
Nitrites
175
(39)
only dry cured bacon and similar products Dry curing followed by maturation for at least 4 days
E 251-252
Nitrates
250
(39) (59)
only dry cured bacon and similar products: Dry curing followed by maturation for at least 4 days
E 249-250
Nitrites
100
(39)
only dry cured ham and similar products: Dry curing followed by maturation for at least 4 days
E 251-252
Nitrates
250
(39) (59)
only dry cured ham and similar products: Dry curing followed by maturation for at least 4 days
E 251-252
Nitrates
250
(39) (59)
only jamon curado, paleta curada, lomo embuchado y cecina and similar products: Dry curing with a stabilisation period of at least 10 days and a maturation period of more than 45 days
E 249-250
Nitrites
100
(39)
only presunto, presunto da pa and paio do lombo and similar products: Dry cured for 10 to 15 days followed by a 30 to 45-day stabilisation period and a maturation period of at least 2 month
E 251-252
Nitrates
250
(39) (59)
only presunto, presunto da pa and paio do lombo and similar products: Dry cured for 10 to 15 days followed by a 30 to 45-day stabilisation period and a maturation period of at least 2 months
E 251-252
Nitrates
250
(39) (40) (59)
only jambon sec, jambon sel and other similar dried cured products: Dry cured for 3 days + 1 day/kg followed by a 1-week post-salting period and an ageing/ripening period of 45 days to 18 months
E 249-250
Nitrites
50
(39)
only rohschinken, trockengepökelt and similar products: Curing time depending on the shape and weight of meat pieces for approximately 10 to 14 days followed by stabilisation/maturation
E 251-252
Nitrates
250
(39) (59)
only rohschinken, trockengepökelt and similar products: Curing time depending on the shape and weight of meat pieces for approximately 10 to 14 days followed by stabilisation/maturation
(39):
Maximum residual amount, residue level at the end the production process
(40):
Without added nitrites
(59):
Nitrates may be present in some heat-treated meat products resulting from natural conversion of nitrites to nitrates in a low-acid environment
08.2.4.3
Other traditionally cured products. (Immersion and dry cured processes used in combination or where nitrite and/or nitrate is included in a compound product or where the curing solution is injected into the product prior to cooking)
E 249-250
Nitrites
50
(39)
only rohschinken, trocken-/nasgepökelt and similar products: Dry curing and immersion curing used in combination (without injection of curing solution). Curing time depending on the shape and weight of meat pieces for approximately 14 to 35 days followed by stabilisation/maturation
E 251-252
Nitrates
250
(39) (59)
only rohschinken, trocken-/nasgepökelt and similar products: Dry curing and immersion curing used in combination (without injection of curing solution). Curing time depending on the shape and weight of meat pieces for approximately 14 to 35 days followed by stabilisation/maturation
E 249-250
Nitrites
50
(39)
only jellied veal and brisket : Injection of curing solution followed, after a minimum of 2 days, by cooking in boiling water for up to 3 hours
E 251-252
Nitrates
10
(39) (59)
only jellied veal and brisket : Injection of curing solution followed, after a minimum of 2 days, by cooking in boiling water for up to 3 hours
E 251-252
Nitrates
300
(40) (7)
only rohwürste (salami and kantwurst) : Product has a minimum 4-week maturation period and a water/protein ratio of less than 1,7
E 251-252
Nitrates
250
(40) (7) (59)
only Salchichon y chorizo traducionales de larga curacion and similar products: Maturation period of at least 30 days
E 249-250
Nitrites
180
(7)
only vysočina, selský salám, turistický trvanlivý salám, poličan, herkules, lovecký salám, dunjaská klobása, paprikás and similar products: Dried product cooked to 70 °C followed by 8 to 12-day drying and smoking process. Fermented product subject to 14 to 30-day three-stage fermentation process followed by smoking
E 251-252
Nitrates
250
(40) (7) (59)
only saucissons sec and similar products : raw fermented dried sausage without added nitrites. Product is fermented at temperatures in the range of 18 to 22 °C or lower (10 to 12 °C) and then has a minimum ageing/ripening period of 3 weeks. Product has a water/protein ratio of less than 1,7
(7):
Maximum added amount
(39):
Maximum residual amount, residue level at the end the production process
(40):
Without added nitrites
(59):
Nitrates may be present in some heat-treated meat products resulting from natural conversion of nitrites to nitrates in a low-acid environment
09
Fish and fisheries products
09.1
Unprocessed fish and fisheries products
09.1.1
Unprocessed fish
Group IV
Polyols
quantum satis
only frozen and deep-frozen unprocessed fish for purposes other than sweetening
E 300
Ascorbic acid
quantum satis
E 301
Sodium ascorbate
quantum satis
E 302
Calcium ascorbate
quantum satis
E 315
Erythorbic acid
1 500
(9)
only frozen and deep-frozen fish with red skin
E 316
Sodium erythorbate
1 500
(9)
only frozen and deep-frozen fish with red skin
E 330
Citric acid
quantum satis
E 331
Sodium citrates
quantum satis
E 332
Potassium citrates
quantum satis
E 333
Calcium citrates
quantum satis
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
5 000
(1) (4)
only frozen and deep-frozen fish fillets
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
(9):
E 315 and E 316 are authorised individually or in combination, maximum limit is expressed as erythorbic acid
09.1.2
Unprocessed molluscs and crustaceans
Group IV
Polyols
quantum satis
only frozen and deep-frozen unprocessed crustaceans, molluscs and cephalopods; for purposes other than sweetening
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
150
(3) (10)
only fresh, frozen and deep-frozen crustaceans and cephalopods; crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family up to 80 units
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
200
(3) (10)
only crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family between 80 and 120 units
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
300
(3) (10)
only crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family over 120 units
E 300
Ascorbic acid
quantum satis
E 301
Sodium ascorbate
quantum satis
E 302
Calcium ascorbate
quantum satis
E 330
Citric acid
quantum satis
E 331
Sodium citrates
quantum satis
E 332
Potassium citrates
quantum satis
E 333
Calcium citrates
quantum satis
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
5 000
(1) (4)
only frozen and deep-frozen molluscs and crustaceans
E 385
Calcium disodium ethylene diamine tetra-acetate (Calcium disodium EDTA)
(75)
only frozen and deep-frozen crustaceans
E 586
4-Hexylresorcinol
2
(42)
only in fresh, frozen or deep-frozen crustacean meat
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(3):
Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
(10):
Maximum limits in edible parts
(42):
As a residue
09.2
Processed fish and fishery products including molluscs and crustaceans
Group I
Additives
Group II
Colours at quantum satis
quantum satis
only surimi and similar products and salmon substitutes
Group III
Colours with combined maximum limit
500
only surimi and similar products and salmon substitutes
E 100
Curcumin
quantum satis
only fish paste and crustacean paste
E 101
Riboflavins
quantum satis
only fish paste and crustacean paste
E 102
Tartrazine
100
(35)
only fish paste and crustacean paste
E 104
Quinoline Yellow
100
(35)
only fish paste and crustacean paste
E 110
Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
100
(35)
only fish paste and crustacean paste
E 120
Cochineal, Carminic acid, Carmines
100
(35)
only fish paste and crustacean paste
E 122
Azorubine, Carmoisine
100
(35)
only fish paste and crustacean paste
E 124
Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
100
(35)
only fish paste and crustacean paste
E 140
Chlorophylls, Chlorophyllins
quantum satis
only fish paste and crustacean paste
E 141
Copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins
quantum satis
only fish paste and crustacean paste
E 142
Green S
100
(35)
only fish paste and crustacean paste
E 150a-d
Caramels
quantum satis
only fish paste and crustacean paste
E 151
Brilliant Black BN, Black BN
100
(35)
only fish paste and crustacean paste
E 153
Vegetable carbon
quantum satis
only fish paste and crustacean paste
E 160a
Carotenes
quantum satis
only fish paste and crustacean paste
E 160c
Paprika extract, capsanthin, capsorubin
quantum satis
only fish paste and crustacean paste
E 160e
Beta-apo-8′-carotenal (C 30)
100
(35)
only fish paste and crustacean paste
E 161b
Lutein
100
(35)
only fish paste and crustacean paste
E 162
Beetroot Red, betanin
quantum satis
only fish paste and crustacean paste
E 163
Anthocyanins
quantum satis
only fish paste and crustacean paste
E 170
Calcium carbonate
quantum satis
only fish paste and crustacean paste
E 171
Titanium dioxide
quantum satis
only fish paste and crustacean paste
E 172
Iron oxides and hydroxides
quantum satis
only fish paste and crustacean paste
E 100
Curcumin
250
(36)
only precooked crustacean
E 101
Riboflavins
quantum satis
only precooked crustacean
E 102
Tartrazine
250
(36)
only precooked crustacean
E 110
Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
250
(36)
only precooked crustacean
E 120
Cochineal, Carminic acid, Carmines
250
(36)
only precooked crustacean
E 122
Azorubine, Carmoisine
250
(36)
only precooked crustacean
E 124
Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
250
(36)
only precooked crustacean
E 129
Allura Red AG
250
(36)
only precooked crustacean
E 140
Chlorophylls, Chlorophyllins
quantum satis
only precooked crustacean
E 141
Copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins
quantum satis
only precooked crustacean
E 142
Green S
250
(36)
only precooked crustacean
E 150a-d
Caramels
quantum satis
only precooked crustacean
E 151
Brilliant Black BN, Black BN
250
(36)
only precooked crustacean
E 153
Vegetable carbon
quantum satis
only precooked crustacean
E 155
Brown HT
quantum satis
only precooked crustacean
E 160a
Carotenes
quantum satis
only precooked crustacean
E 160c
Paprika extract, capsanthin, capsorubin
quantum satis
only precooked crustacean
E 160e
Beta-apo-8′-carotenal (C 30)
250
(36)
only precooked crustacean
E 161b
Lutein
250
(36)
only precooked crustacean
E 162
Beetroot Red, betanin
quantum satis
only precooked crustacean
E 163
Anthocyanins
quantum satis
only precooked crustacean
E 171
Titanium dioxide
quantum satis
only precooked crustacean
E 100
Curcumin
quantum satis
only smoked fish
E 101
Riboflavins
quantum satis
only smoked fish
E 102
Tartrazine
100
(37)
only smoked fish
E 110
Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
100
(37)
only smoked fish
E 120
Cochineal, Carminic acid, Carmines
100
(37)
only smoked fish
E 124
Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
100
(37)
only smoked fish
E 141
Copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins
quantum satis
only smoked fish
E 151
Brilliant Black BN, Black BN
100
(37)
only smoked fish
E 153
Vegetable carbon
quantum satis
only smoked fish
E 160a
Carotenes
quantum satis
only smoked fish
E 160b
Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin
10
only smoked fish
E 160c
Paprika extract, capsanthin, capsorubin
quantum satis
only smoked fish
E 160e
Beta-apo-8′-carotenal (C 30)
100
(37)
only smoked fish
E 171
Titanium dioxide
quantum satis
E 172
Iron oxides and hydroxides
quantum satis
E 163
Anthocyanins
quantum satis
(37)
only smoked fish
E 160d
Lycopene
10
only salmon substitute
E 160d
Lycopene
30
only fish and crustacean paste, pre-cooked crustaceans, surimi, smoked fish
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
1 000
(1) (2)
aspic
E 200-213
Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates
200
(1) (2)
only salted, dried fish
E 200-213
Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates
2 000
(1) (2)
only semi-preserved fish and fisheries products including crustaceans, molluscs, surimi and fish/crustacean paste; cooked crustaceans and molluscs
E 200-213
Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates
6 000
only cooked Crangon crangon and Crangon vulgaris
E 210-213
Benzoic acid — benzoates
1 000
(1) (2)
only cooked crustaceans and molluscs
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
50
(3) (10)
only cooked crustaceans and cephalopods
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
135
(3) (10)
only cooked crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family up to 80 units
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
180
(3) (10)
only cooked crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family between 80 and 120 units
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
200
(3)
only dried salted fish of the “Gadidae” species
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
270
(3) (10)
only cooked crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family over 120 units
E 251-252
Nitrates
500
only pickled herring and sprat
E 315
Erythorbic acid
1 500
(9)
only preserved and semi-preserved fish products
E 316
Sodium erythorbate
1 500
(9)
only preserved and semi-preserved fish products
E 392
Extracts of rosemary
150
(41) (46)
E 950
Acesulfame K
200
only sweet-sour preserves and semi-preserves of fish and marinades of fish, crustaceans and molluscs
E 951
Aspartame
300
only sweet-sour preserves and semi-preserves of fish and marinades of fish, crustaceans and molluscs
E 954
Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts
160
only sweet-sour preserves and semi-preserves of fish and marinades of fish, crustaceans and molluscs
E 955
Sucralose
120
only sweet-sour preserves and semi-preserves of fish and marinades of fish, crustaceans and molluscs
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
30
only sweet-sour preserves and semi-preserves of fish and marinades of fish, crustaceans and molluscs
E 961
Neotame
10
only sweet-sour preserves and semi-preserves of fish and marinades of fish, crustaceans and molluscs
E 962
Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
200
(11)a
only sweet-sour preserves and semi-preserves of fish and marinades of fish, crustaceans and molluscs
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
1 000
(1) (4)
only canned crustaceans products; surimi and similar products
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
5 000
(1) (4)
only fish and crustacean paste and in processed frozen and deep-frozen molluscs and crustaceans
E 385
Calcium disodium ethylene diamine tetra-acetate (Calcium disodium EDTA)
75
only canned and bottled fish, crustaceans and molluscs
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(3):
Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
(9):
E 315 and E 316 are authorised individually or in combination, maximum limit is expressed as erythorbic acid
(10):
Maximum limits in edible parts
(11):
Limits are expressed as (a) acesulfame K equivalent or (b) aspartame equivalent
(35):
Maximum individually or for the combination of E 102, E 104, E 110, E 120, E 122, E 124, E 142, E 151, E 160e, E 161b
(36):
Maximum individually or for the combination of E 102, E 110, E 120, E 122, E 124, E 129, E 142, E 151, E 160e, E 161b
(37):
Maximum individually or for the combination of E 102, E 110, E 120, E 124, E 151, E 160e
(41):
Expressed on fat basis
(46):
As the sum of carnosol and carnosic acid
09.3
Fish roe
Group I
Additives
only processed fish roe
Group II
Colours at quantum satis
quantum satis
except Sturgeons’ eggs (Caviar)
Group III
Colours with combined maximum limit
300
except Sturgeons’ eggs (Caviar)
E 123
Amaranth
30
except Sturgeons’ eggs (Caviar)
E 160d
Lycopene
30
except Sturgeons’ eggs (Caviar)
E 200-213
Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates
2 000
(1) (2)
only semi-preserved fish products including fish roe products
E 284
Boric acid
4 000
(54)
only Sturgeons’ eggs (Caviar)
E 285
Sodium tetraborate (borax)
4 000
(54)
only Sturgeons’ eggs (Caviar)
E 315
Erythorbic acid
1 500
(9)
only preserved and semi-preserved fish products
E 316
Sodium erythorbate
1 500
(9)
only preserved and semi-preserved fish products
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(9):
E 315 and E 316 are authorised individually or in combination, maximum limit is expressed as erythorbic acid
(54):
Expressed as boric acid
10
Eggs and egg products
10.1
Unprocessed eggs
The food colours listed in Annex II, part B 1 may be used for the decorative colouring of egg shells or for the stamping of egg shells as provided in Regulation (EC) No 589/2008
10.2
Processed eggs and egg products
The food colours listed in part B 1 of this Annex may be used for the decorative colouring of egg shells
Group I
Additives
E 1505
Triethyl citrate
quantum satis
only dried egg white
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
1 000
(1) (2)
only dehydrated and concentrated frozen and deep frozen egg products
E 200-213
Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates
5 000
(1) (2)
only liquid egg (white, yolk or whole egg)
E 234
Nisin
6,25
only pasteurised liquid egg (white, yolk or whole egg)
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
10 000
(1) (4)
only liquid egg (white, yolk or whole egg)
E 392
Extracts of rosemary
200
(46)
E 426
Soybean hemicellulose
10 000
only dehydrated and concentrated frozen and deep frozen egg products
E 475
Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
1 000
E 520-523
Aluminium sulphates
30
(1) (38)
only egg white
E 1505
Triethyl citrate
quantum satis
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
(38):
Expressed as aluminium
(46):
As the sum of carnosol and carnosic acid
11
Sugars, syrups, honey and table-top sweeteners
11.1
Sugars and syrups as defined by Directive 2001/111/EC
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
10
(3)
only sugars, except glucose syrup
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
20
(3)
only glucose syrup, whether or not dehydrated
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
10 000
(4)
only dried powdered foods
E 551-559
Silicon dioxide — silicates
quantum satis
(1)
only foods in tablet and coated tablet form
E 551-559
Silicon dioxide — silicates
10 000
(1)
only dried powdered foods
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(3):
Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
11.2
Other sugars and syrups
Group I
Additives
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
40
(3)
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
70
(3)
only treacle and molasses
(3):
Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present
11.3
Honey as defined in Directive 2001/110/EC
11.4
Table-top sweeteners
11.4.1
Table-top sweeteners in liquid form
Group IV
Polyols
quantum satis
E 950
Acesulfame K
quantum satis
E 951
Aspartame
quantum satis
E 952
Cyclamic acid and its Na and Ca salts
quantum satis
E 954
Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts
quantum satis
E 955
Sucralose
quantum satis
E 957
Thaumatin
quantum satis
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
quantum satis
E 961
Neotame
quantum satis
E 962
Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
quantum satis
E 200-219
Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates
500
(1) (2)
only if the water content higher than 75 %
E 330
Citric acid
quantum satis
E 331
Sodium citrates
quantum satis
E 407
Carrageenan
quantum satis
E 410
Locust bean gum
quantum satis
E 412
Guar gum
quantum satis
E 413
Tragacanth
quantum satis
E 414
Gum arabic (acacia gum)
quantum satis
E 415
Xanthan gum
quantum satis
E 418
Gellan gum
quantum satis
E 422
Glycerol
quantum satis
E 440
Pectins
quantum satis
E 460(i)
Microcrystalline cellulose
quantum satis
E 463
Hydroxypropyl cellulose
quantum satis
E 464
Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose
quantum satis
E 465
Ethyl methyl cellulose
quantum satis
E 466
Carboxy methyl cellulose
quantum satis
E 500
Sodium carbonates
quantum satis
E 501
Potassium carbonates
quantum satis
E 575
Glucono-delta-lactone
quantum satis
E 640
Glycine and its sodium salt
quantum satis
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
11.4.2
Table-top sweeteners in powder form
Group IV
Polyols
quantum satis
E 950
Acesulfame K
quantum satis
E 951
Aspartame
quantum satis
E 952
Cyclamic acid and its Na and Ca salts
quantum satis
E 954
Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts
quantum satis
E 955
Sucralose
quantum satis
E 957
Thaumatin
quantum satis
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
quantum satis
E 961
Neotame
quantum satis
E 962
Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
quantum satis
E 327
Calcium lactate
quantum satis
E 330
Citric acid
quantum satis
E 331
Sodium citrates
quantum satis
E 336
Potassium tartrates
quantum satis
E 341
Calcium phosphates
quantum satis
E 407
Carrageenan
quantum satis
E 410
Locust bean gum
quantum satis
E 412
Guar gum
quantum satis
E 413
Tragacanth
quantum satis
E 414
Gum arabic (acacia gum)
quantum satis
E 415
Xanthan gum
quantum satis
E 418
Gellan gum
quantum satis
E 440
Pectins
quantum satis
E 460
Cellulose
quantum satis
E 461
Methyl cellulose
quantum satis
E 463
Hydroxypropyl cellulose
quantum satis
E 464
Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose
quantum satis
E 465
Ethyl methyl cellulose
quantum satis
E 466
Carboxy methyl cellulose
quantum satis
E 468
Cross-linked sodium carboxy methyl cellulose
50 000
E 500
Sodium carbonates
quantum satis
E 501
Potassium carbonates
quantum satis
E 551-559
Silicon dioxide — silicates
10 000
(1)
E 575
Glucono-delta-lactone
quantum satis
E 576
Sodium gluconate
quantum satis
E 577
Potassium gluconate
quantum satis
E 578
Calcium gluconate
quantum satis
E 640
Glycine and its sodium salt
quantum satis
E 1200
Polydextrose
quantum satis
E 1521
Polyethylene glycol
quantum satis
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
11.4.3
Table-top sweeteners in tablets
Group IV
Polyols
quantum satis
E 950
Acesulfame K
quantum satis
E 951
Aspartame
quantum satis
E 952
Cyclamic acid and its Na and Ca salts
quantum satis
E 954
Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts
quantum satis
E 955
Sucralose
quantum satis
E 957
Thaumatin
quantum satis
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
quantum satis
E 961
Neotame
quantum satis
E 962
Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
quantum satis
E 296
Malic acid
quantum satis
E 330
Citric acid
quantum satis
E 331
Sodium citrates
quantum satis
E 334
Tartaric acid (L(+)-)
quantum satis
E 336
Potassium tartrates
quantum satis
E 414
Gum arabic (acacia gum)
quantum satis
E 440
Pectins
quantum satis
E 460
Cellulose
quantum satis
E 460(i)
Microcrystalline cellulose
quantum satis
E 460(ii)
Powdered cellulose
quantum satis
E 461
Methyl cellulose
quantum satis
E 463
Hydroxypropyl cellulose
quantum satis
E 464
Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose
quantum satis
E 465
Ethyl methyl cellulose
quantum satis
E 466
Carboxy methyl cellulose
quantum satis
E 468
Cross-linked sodium carboxy methyl cellulose
50 000
E 470a
Sodium, potassium and calcium salts of fatty acids
quantum satis
E 470b
Magnesium salts of fatty acids
quantum satis
E 471
Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
quantum satis
E 500
Sodium carbonates
quantum satis
E 501
Potassium carbonates
quantum satis
E 551-559
Silicon dioxide — silicates
quantum satis
E 575
Glucono-delta-lactone
quantum satis
E 576
Sodium gluconate
quantum satis
E 577
Potassium gluconate
quantum satis
E 578
Calcium gluconate
quantum satis
E 640
Glycine and its sodium salt
quantum satis
E 1200
Polydextrose
quantum satis
E 1201
Polyvinylpyrrolidone
quantum satis
E 1202
Polyvinylpolypyrrolidone
quantum satis
E 1521
Polyethylene glycol
quantum satis
12
Salts, spices, soups, sauces, salads and protein products
12.1
Salt and salt substitutes
12.1.1
Salt
E 170
Calcium carbonate
quantum satis
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
10 000
(1) (4)
E 535-538
Ferrocyanides
20
(1) (57)
E 500
Sodium carbonates
quantum satis
E 504
Magnesium carbonates
quantum satis
E 511
Magnesium chloride
quantum satis
only sea-salt
E 530
Magnesium oxide
quantum satis
E 551-559
Silicon dioxide — silicates
10 000
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
(57):
The maximum level is expressed as anhydrous potassium ferrocyanide
12.1.2
Salt substitutes
Group I
Additives
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
10 000
(1) (4)
E 535-538
Ferrocyanides
20
(1) (57)
E 551-559
Silicon dioxide — silicates
20 000
E 620-625
Glutamic acid — glutamates
quantum satis
E 626-635
Ribonucleotides
quantum satis
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
(57):
The maximum level is expressed as anhydrous potassium ferrocyanide
12.2
Herbs, spices, seasonings
12.2.1
Herbs and spices
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
150
(3)
only cinnamon (Cinnamomum ceylanicum)
E 460
Cellulose
quantum satis
only when dried
E 470a
Sodium, potassium and calcium salts of fatty acids
quantum satis
only when dried
(3):
Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present
12.2.2
Seasonings and condiments
Group I
Additives
Group II
Colours at quantum satis
quantum satis
only seasonings, for example curry powder, tandoori
Group III
Colours with combined maximum limit
500
only seasonings, for example curry powder, tandoori
E 160d
Lycopene
50
E 200-213
Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates
1 000
(1) (2)
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
200
(3)
only citrus-juice-based seasonings
E 310-321
Gallates, TBHQ, BHA and BHT
200
(1) (13)
E 392
Extracts of rosemary
200
(41) (46)
E 551-559
Silicon dioxide — silicates
30 000
(1)
only seasoning
E 620-625
Glutamic acid — glutamates
quantum satis
E 626-635
Ribonucleotides
quantum satis
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(3):
Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present
(13):
Maximum limit expressed on fat
(41):
Expressed on fat basis
(46):
As the sum of carnosol and carnosic acid
12.3
Vinegars
Group I
Additives
E 150a-d
Caramels
quantum satis
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
170
(3)
only fermentation vinegar
(3):
Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present
12.4
Mustard
Group I
Additives
Group II
Colours at quantum satis
quantum satis
Group III
Colours with combined maximum limit
300
Group IV
Polyols
quantum satis
E 200-213
Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates
1 000
(1) (2)
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
250
(3)
excluding Dijon mustard
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
500
(3)
only Dijon mustard
E 392
Extracts of rosemary
100
(41) (46)
E 950
Acesulfame K
350
E 951
Aspartame
350
E 954
Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts
320
(52)
E 955
Sucralose
140
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
50
E 961
Neotame
12
E 962
Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
350
(11)b (49) (50)
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(3):
Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present
(11):
Limits are expressed as (a) acesulfame K equivalent or (b) aspartame equivalent
(41):
Expressed on fat basis
(49):
The maximum usable levels are derived from the maximum usable levels for its constituent parts, aspartame (E 951) and acesulfame-K (E 950)
(50):
The levels for both E 951 and E 950 are not to be exceeded by use of the salt of aspartame-acesulfame, either alone or in combination with E 950 or E 951
(52):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide
(46):
As the sum of carnosol and carnosic acid
12.5
Soups and broths
Group I
Additives
Group II
Colours at quantum satis
quantum satis
Group III
Colours with combined maximum limit
50
E 160d
Lycopene
20
E 200-213
Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates
500
(1) (2)
only liquid soups and broths (excluding canned)
E 310-320
Gallates, TBHQ and BHA
200
(1) (13)
only dehydrated soups and broths
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
3 000
(1) (4)
E 363
Succinic acid
5 000
E 392
Extracts of rosemary
50
(46)
E 427
Cassia gum
2 500
only dehydrated soups and broths
E 432-436
Polysorbates
1 000
(1)
only soups
E 473-474
Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides
2 000
(1)
E 900
Dimethyl polysiloxane
10
E 950
Acesulfame K
110
only energy-reduced soups
E 951
Aspartame
110
only energy-reduced soups
E 954
Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts
110
(52)
only energy-reduced soups
E 955
Sucralose
45
only energy-reduced soups
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
50
only energy-reduced soups
E 961
Neotame
5
only energy-reduced soups
E 962
Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
110
(11)b (49) (50)
only energy-reduced soups
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
(11):
Limits are expressed as (a) acesulfame K equivalent or (b) aspartame equivalent
(49):
The maximum usable levels are derived from the maximum usable levels for its constituent parts, aspartame (E 951) and acesulfame-K (E 950)
(50):
The levels for both E 951 and E 950 are not to be exceeded by use of the salt of aspartame-acesulfame, either alone or in combination with E 950 or E 951
(52):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide
(13):
Maximum limit expressed on fat
(46):
As the sum of carnosol and carnosic acid
12.6
Sauces
Group I
Additives
Group II
Colours at quantum satis
quantum satis
excluding tomato-based sauces
Group III
Colours with combined maximum limit
500
including pickles, relishes, chutney and piccalilli; excluding tomato-based sauces
Group IV
Polyols
quantum satis
E 160d
Lycopene
50
excluding tomato-based sauces
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
2 000
(1) (2)
only emulsified sauces with a fat content of less than 60 %
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
1 000
(1) (2)
only emulsified sauces with a fat content of 60 % or more
E 200-213
Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates
1 000
(1) (2)
only emulsified sauces with a fat content of 60 % or more; non-emulsified sauces
E 200-213
Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates
2 000
(1) (2)
only emulsified sauces with a fat content of less than 60 %
E 210-213
Benzoic acid — benzoates
1 000
(1) (2)
only emulsified sauces with a fat content of less than 60 %
E 210-213
Benzoic acid — benzoates
500
(1) (2)
only emulsified sauces with a fat content of 60 % or more
E 310-320
Gallates, TBHQ and BHA
200
(1) (13)
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
5 000
(1) (4)
E 385
Calcium disodium ethylene diamine tetra-acetate (Calcium disodium EDTA)
75
only emulsified sauces
E 392
Extracts of rosemary
100
(41) (46)
E 427
Cassia gum
2 500
E 405
Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
8 000
E 416
Karaya gum
10 000
only emulsified sauces
E 426
Soybean hemicellulose
30 000
only emulsified sauces
E 432-436
Polysorbates
5 000
(1)
only emulsified sauces
E 473-474
Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides
10 000
(1)
E 476
Polyglycerol polyricinoleate
4 000
only dressings
E 491-495
Sorbitan esters
5 000
(1)
only emulsified sauces
E 950
Acesulfame K
350
E 951
Aspartame
350
E 954
Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts
160
(52)
E 955
Sucralose
450
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
50
E 961
Neotame
12
E 961
Neotame
2
only as flavour enhancer
E 962
Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
350
(11)b (49) (50)
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
(41):
Expressed on fat basis
(49):
The maximum usable levels are derived from the maximum usable levels for its constituent parts, aspartame (E 951) and acesulfame-K (E 950)
(50):
The levels for both E 951 and E 950 are not to be exceeded by use of the salt of aspartame-acesulfame, either alone or in combination with E 950 or E 951
(52):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide
(13):
Maximum limit expressed on fat
(46):
As the sum of carnosol and carnosic acid
12.7
Salads and savoury-based sandwich spreads
Group I
Additives
Group II
Colours at quantum satis
quantum satis
E 200-213
Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates
1 500
(1) (2)
E 950
Acesulfame K
350
only Feinkostsalat
E 951
Aspartame
350
only Feinkostsalat
E 954
Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts
160
(52)
only Feinkostsalat
E 955
Sucralose
140
only Feinkostsalat
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
50
only Feinkostsalat
E 961
Neotame
12
only Feinkostsalat
E 962
Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
350
(11)b (49) (50)
only Feinkostsalat
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(11):
Limits are expressed as (a) acesulfame K equivalent or (b) aspartame equivalent
(49):
The maximum usable levels are derived from the maximum usable levels for its constituent parts, aspartame (E 951) and acesulfame-K (E 950)
(50):
The levels for both E 951 and E 950 are not to be exceeded by use of the salt of aspartame-acesulfame, either alone or in combination with E 950 or E 951
(52):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide
12.8
Yeast and yeast products
Group I
Additives
E 491-495
Sorbitan esters
quantum satis
only dry yeast and yeast for baking
12.9
Protein products, excluding products covered in category 1.8
Group I
Additives
Group II
Colours at quantum satis
quantum satis
Group III
Colours with combined maximum limit
100
only meat and fish analogues based on vegetable proteins
E 160d
Lycopene
30
only meat and fish analogues based on vegetable proteins
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
2 000
(1) (2)
only analogues of meat, fish, crustaceans and cephalopods and cheese based on protein
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
200
(3)
only analogues of meat, fish, crustaceans and cephalopods
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
50
(3)
only gelatine
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
20 000
(1) (4)
only vegetable protein drinks
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
5
only vegetable protein products, only as flavour enhancer
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(3):
Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
13
Foods intended for particular nutritional uses as defined by Directive 2009/39/EC
13.1
Foods for infants and young children
INTRODUCTION PART, APPLIES TO ALL SUBCATEGORIES
The maximum levels of use indicated refer to foods ready for consumption prepared following manufacturers’ instructions
E 307, E 325, E 330, E 331, E 332, E 333, E 338, E 340, E 410, E472c and E 1450 shall be used in conformity with the limits set in the Annexes to Directive 2006/141/EC
13.1.1
Infant formulae as defined by Directive 2006/141/EC
Note: For the manufacture of acidified milks, non-pathogenic L(+)-lactic acid producing cultures may be used
E 270
Lactic acid
quantum satis
only L(+)-form
E 304(i)
L-ascorbyl palmitate
10
E 306
Tocopherol-rich extract
10
(16)
E 307
Alpha-tocopherol
10
(16)
E 308
Gamma-tocopherol
10
(16)
E 309
Delta-tocopherol
10
(16)
E 322
Lecithins
1 000
(14)
E 330
Citric acid
quantum satis
E 331
Sodium citrates
2 000
(43)
E 332
Potassium citrates
(43)
E 338
Phosphoric acid
1 000
(4) (44)
E 339
Sodium phosphates
1 000
(4) (15)
E 340
Potassium phosphates
(4) (15)
E 412
Guar gum
1 000
only where the liquid product contains partially hydrolysed proteins
E 471
Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
4 000
(14)
E 472c
Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
7 500
(14)
only when sold as powder
E 472c
Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
9 000
(14)
only sold as liquid where the products contain partially hydrolysed proteins, peptides or amino acids
E 473
Sucrose esters of fatty acids
120
(14)
only products containing hydrolysed proteins, peptides or amino acids
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
(14):
If more than one of the substances E 322, E 471, E 472c and E 473 are added to a foodstuff, the maximum level established for that foodstuff for each of those substances is lowered with that relative part as is present of the other substances together in that foodstuff
(15):
E 339 and E 340 are authorised individually or in combination and in conformity with the limits set in Directives 2006/141/EC, 2006/125/EC, 1999/21/EC
(16):
E 306, E 307, E 308 and E 309 are authorised individually or in combination
(43):
E 331 and E 332 are authorised individually or in combination and in conformity with the limits set in Directives 2006/141/EC, 2006/125/EC, 1999/21/EC
(44):
In conformity with the limits set in Directives 2006/141/EC, 2006/125/EC, 1999/21/EC
13.1.2
Follow-on formulae as defined by Directive 2006/141/EC
Note: For the manufacture of acidified milks, non-pathogenic L(+)-lactic acid producing cultures may be used
E 270
Lactic acid
quantum satis
only L(+)-form
E 304(i)
L-ascorbyl palmitate
10
E 306
Tocopherol-rich extract
10
(16)
E 307
Alpha-tocopherol
10
(16)
E 308
Gamma-tocopherol
10
(16)
E 309
Delta-tocopherol
10
(16)
E 322
Lecithins
1 000
(14)
E 330
Citric acid
quantum satis
E 331
Sodium citrates
2 000
(43)
E 332
Potassium citrates
quantum satis
(43)
E 338
Phosphoric acid
(4) (44)
E 339
Sodium phosphates
1 000
(4) (15)
E 340
Potassium phosphates
(4) (15)
E 407
Carrageenan
300
(17)
E 410
Locust bean gum
1 000
(17)
E 412
Guar gum
1 000
(17)
E 440
Pectins
5 000
only acidified follow-on formulae
E 471
Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
4 000
(14)
E 472c
Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
7 500
(14)
only when sold as powder
E 472c
Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
9 000
(14)
only when sold as liquid where the products contain partially hydrolysed proteins, peptides or amino acids
E 473
Sucrose esters of fatty acids
120
(14)
only products containing hydrolysed proteins, peptides or amino acids
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
(14):
If more than one of the substances E 322, E 471, E 472c and E 473 are added to a foodstuff, the maximum level established for that foodstuff for each of those substances is lowered with that relative part as is present of the other substances together in that foodstuff
(15):
E 339 and E 340 are authorised individually or in combination and in conformity with the limits set in Directives 2006/141/EC, 2006/125/EC, 1999/21/EC
(16):
E 306, E 307, E 308 and E 309 are authorised individually or in combination
(17):
If more than one of the substances E 407, E 410 and E 412 is added to a foodstuff, the maximum level established for that foodstuff for each of those substances is lowered with that relative part as is present of the other substances together in that foodstuff
(43):
E 331 and E 332 are authorised individually or in combination and in conformity with the limits set in Directives 2006/141/EC, 2006/125/EC, 1999/21/EC
(44):
In conformity with the limits set in Directives 2006/141/EC, 2006/125/EC, 1999/21/EC
13.1.3
Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children as defined by Directive 2006/125/EC
E 170
Calcium carbonate
quantum satis
only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods, only for pH adjustment
E 260
Acetic acid
quantum satis
only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods, only for pH adjustment
E 261
Potassium acetate
quantum satis
only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods, only for pH adjustment
E 262
Sodium acetates
quantum satis
only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods, only for pH adjustment
E 263
Calcium acetate
quantum satis
only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods, only for pH adjustment
E 270
Lactic acid
quantum satis
only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods, only for pH adjustment, L(+)-form only
E 296
Malic acid
quantum satis
only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods, only for pH adjustment, L(+)-form only
E 300
L-ascorbic acid
200
(18)
only fat-containing cereal-based foods including biscuits and rusks and baby foods
E 301
Sodium L-ascorbate
200
(18)
only fat-containing cereal-based foods including biscuits and rusks and baby foods
E 302
Calcium L-ascorbate
200
(18)
only fat-containing cereal-based foods including biscuits and rusks and baby foods
E 304(i)
L-ascorbyl palmitate
100
(19)
only fat-containing cereal-based foods including biscuits and rusks and baby foods
E 306
Tocopherol-rich extract
100
(19)
only fat-containing cereal-based foods including biscuits and rusks and baby foods
E 307
Alpha-tocopherol
100
(19)
only fat-containing cereal-based foods including biscuits and rusks and baby foods
E 308
Gamma-tocopherol
100
(19)
only fat-containing cereal-based foods including biscuits and rusks and baby foods
E 309
Delta-tocopherol
100
(19)
only fat-containing cereal-based foods including biscuits and rusks and baby foods
E 322
Lecithins
10 000
only biscuits and rusks, cereal-based foods, baby foods
E 325
Sodium lactate
quantum satis
only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods, only for pH adjustment, L(+)-form only
E 326
Potassium lactate
quantum satis
only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods, only for pH adjustment, L(+)-form only
E 327
Calcium lactate
quantum satis
only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods, only for pH adjustment, L(+)-form only
E 330
Citric acid
quantum satis
only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods, only for pH adjustment
E 331
Sodium citrates
quantum satis
only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods, only for pH adjustment
E 332
Potassium citrates
quantum satis
only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods, only for pH adjustment
E 333
Calcium citrates
quantum satis
only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods, only for pH adjustment
E 334
Tartaric acid (L(+)-)
5 000
(42)
only L(+)-form; only biscuits and rusks and baby foods
E 335
Sodium tartrates
5 000
(42)
only L(+)-form; only biscuits and rusks and baby foods
E 336
Potassium tartrates
5 000
(42)
only L(+)-form; only biscuits and rusks and baby foods
E 338
Phosphoric acid
1 000
(4)
only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods, only for pH adjustment
E 339
Sodium phosphates
1 000
(4) (20)
only cereals
E 340
Potassium phosphates
1 000
(4) (20)
only cereals
E 341
Calcium phosphates
1 000
(4) (20)
only cereals
E 341
Calcium phosphates
1 000
(4)
only in fruit-based desserts
E 354
Calcium tartrate
5 000
(42)
only L(+)-form; only biscuits and rusks
E 400
Alginic acid
500
(23)
only deserts and puddings
E 401
Sodium alginate
500
(23)
only deserts and puddings
E 402
Potassium alginate
500
(23)
only deserts and puddings
E 404
Calcium alginate
500
(23)
only deserts and puddings
E 410
Locust bean gum
10 000
(21)
only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods
E 412
Guar gum
10 000
(21)
only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods
E 414
Gum arabic (acacia gum)
10 000
(21)
only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods
E 415
Xanthan gum
10 000
(21)
only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods
E 440
Pectin
10 000
(21)
only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods
E 410
Locust bean gum
20 000
(21)
only gluten-free cereal-based foods
E 412
Guar gum
20 000
(21)
only gluten-free cereal-based foods
E 414
Gum arabic (acacia gum)
20 000
(21)
only gluten-free cereal-based foods
E 415
Xanthan gum
20 000
(21)
only gluten-free cereal-based foods
E 440
Pectin
20 000
(21)
only gluten-free cereal-based foods
E 450
Diphosphates
5 000
(4) (42)
only biscuits and rusks
E 471
Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
5 000
(22)
only biscuits and rusks, cereal-based foods, baby foods
E 472a
Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
5 000
(22)
only biscuits and rusks, cereal-based foods, baby foods
E 472b
Lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
5 000
(22)
only biscuits and rusks, cereal-based foods, baby foods
E 472c
Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
5 000
(22)
only biscuits and rusks, cereal-based foods, baby foods
E 500
Sodium carbonates
quantum satis
only as rising agent
E 501
Potassium carbonates
quantum satis
only as rising agent
E 503
Ammonium carbonates
quantum satis
only as rising agent
E 507
Hydrochloric acid
quantum satis
only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods, only for pH adjustment
E 524
Sodium hydroxide
quantum satis
only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods, only for pH adjustment
E 525
Potassium hydroxide
quantum satis
only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods, only for pH adjustment
E 526
Calcium hydroxide
quantum satis
only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods, only for pH adjustment
E 551
Silicon dioxide
2 000
only Dry cereals
E 575
Glucono-delta-lactone
5 000
(42)
only biscuits and rusks
E 920
L-cysteine
1 000
only biscuits for infants and young children
E 1404
Oxidized starch
50 000
only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods
E 1410
Monostarch phosphate
50 000
only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods
E 1412
Distarch phosphate
50 000
only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods
E 1413
Phosphated distarch phosphate
50 000
only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods
E 1414
Acetylated distarch phosphate
50 000
only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods
E 1420
Acetylated starch
50 000
only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods
E 1422
Acetylated distarch adipate
50 000
only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods
E 1450
Starch sodium octenyl succinate
50 000
only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods
E 1451
Acetylated oxidised starch
50 000
only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods
E 300
Ascorbic acid
300
(18)
only fruit — and vegetable based drinks, juices and baby foods
E 301
Sodium ascorbate
300
(18)
only fruit — and vegetable based drinks, juices and baby foods
E 302
Calcium ascorbate
300
(18)
only fruit — and vegetable based drinks, juices and baby foods
E 333
Calcium citrates
quantum satis
only low sugar fruit-based products
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
(18):
E 300, E 301 and E 302 are authorised individually or in combination, levels expressed as ascorbic acid
(19):
E 304, E 306, E 307, E 308 and E 309 are authorised individually are in combination
(20):
E 339, E 340 and E 341 are authorised individually or in combination
(21):
E 410, E 412, E 414, E 415 and E 440 are authorised individually or in combination
(22):
E 471, E 472a, E 472b and E 472c are authorised individually or in combination
(23):
E 400, E 401, E 402 and E 404 are authorised individually or in combination
(42):
As a residue
13.1.4
Other foods for young children
Note: For the manufacture of acidified milks, non-pathogenic L(+)-lactic acid producing cultures may be used
E 270
Lactic acid
quantum satis
only L(+)-form
E 304(i)
L-ascorbyl palmitate
100
(19)
E 306
Tocopherol-rich extract
100
(19)
E 307
Alpha-tocopherol
100
(19)
E 308
Gamma-tocopherol
100
(19)
E 309
Delta-tocopherol
100
(19)
E 322
Lecithins
10 000
(14)
E 330
Citric acid
quantum satis
E 331
Sodium citrates
2 000
E 332
Potassium citrates
E 338
Phosphoric acid
(1) (4)
E 339
Sodium phosphates
1 000
(1) (4) (15)
E 340
Potassium phosphates
1 000
(1) (4) (15)
E 407
Carrageenan
300
E 410
Locust bean gum
10 000
(21)
E 412
Guar gum
10 000
(21)
E 414
Gum arabic (acacia gum)
10 000
(21)
E 415
Xanthan gum
10 000
(21)
E 440
Pectins
5 000
(21)
E 471
Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
4 000
(14)
E 472c
Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
7 500
(14)
only when sold as powder
E 472c
Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
9 000
(14)
only when sold as liquid where the products contain partially hydrolysed proteins, peptides or amino acids
E 473
Sucrose esters of fatty acids
120
(14)
only in products containing hydrolysed proteins, peptides or amino acids
E 500
Sodium carbonates
quantum satis
E 501
Potassium carbonates
quantum satis
E 503
Ammonium carbonates
quantum satis
E 507
Hydrochloric acid
quantum satis
only for pH adjustment
E 524
Sodium hydroxide
quantum satis
only for pH adjustment
E 525
Potassium hydroxide
quantum satis
only for pH adjustment
E 1404
Oxidized starch
50 000
E 1410
Monostarch phosphate
50 000
E 1412
Distarch phosphate
50 000
E 1413
Phosphated distarch phosphate
50 000
E 1414
Acetylated distarch phosphate
50 000
E 1420
Acetylated starch
50 000
E 1422
Acetylated distarch adipate
50 000
E 1450
Starch sodium octenyl succinate
50 000
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
(14):
If more than one of the substances E 322, E 471, E 472c and E 473 are added to a foodstuff, the maximum level established for that foodstuff for each of those substances is lowered with that relative part as is present of the other substances together in that foodstuff
(15):
E 339 and E 340 are authorised individually or in combination and in conformity with the limits set in Directives 2006/141/EC, 2006/125/EC, 1999/21/EC
(16):
E 304, E 306, E 307, E 308 and E 309 are authorised individually are in combination
(21):
E 410, E 412, E 414, E 415 and E 440 are authorised individually or in combination
13.1.5
Dietary foods for infants and young children for special medical purposes as defined by Directive 1999/21/EC and special formulae for infants
13.1.5.1
Dietary foods for infants for special medical purposes and special formulae for infants
The additives of categories 13.1.1 and 13.1.2 are applicable
E 170
Calcium carbonate
quantum satis
E 304(i)
L-ascorbyl palmitate
100
E 331
Sodium citrates
quantum satis
E 332
Potassium citrates
quantum satis
E 333
Calcium citrates
quantum satis
E 338
Phosphoric acid
1 000
(1) (4)
only for pH adjustment
E 339
Sodium phosphates
1 000
(1) (4) (20)
E 340
Potassium phosphates
1 000
(1) (4) (20)
E 341
Calcium phosphates
1 000
(1) (4) (20)
E 401
Sodium alginate
1 000
From four months onwards in special food products with adapted composition, required for metabolic disorders and for general tube-feeding
E 405
Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
200
From 12 months onwards in specialised diets intended for young children who have cow’s milk intolerance or inborn errors of metabolism
E 410
Locust bean gum
10 000
From birth onwards in products for reduction of gastro-oesophageal reflux
E 412
Guar gum
10 000
From birth onwards in products in liquid formulae containing hydrolysed proteins, peptides or amino acids
E 415
Xanthan gum
1 200
From birth onwards for use in products based on amino acids or peptides for use with patients who have problems with impairment of the gastrointestinal tract, protein mal-absorption or inborn errors of metabolism
E 440
Pectins
10 000
From birth onwards in products used in case of gastro-intestinal disorders
E 466
Carboxy methyl cellulose
10 000
From birth onwards in products for the dietary management of metabolic disorders
E 471
Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
5 000
From birth onwards in specialised diets, particularly those devoid of proteins
E 472c
Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
7 500
only when sold as powder; From birth onwards
E 472c
Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
9 000
only when sold as liquid; From birth onwards
E 473
Sucrose esters of fatty acids
120
only products containing hydrolysed proteins, peptides and amino acids
E 500
Sodium carbonates
quantum satis
only as rising agent
E 501
Potassium carbonates
quantum satis
only as rising agent
E 507
Hydrochloric acid
quantum satis
only as rising agent
E 524
Sodium hydroxide
quantum satis
only for pH adjustment
E 525
Potassium hydroxide
quantum satis
only for pH adjustment
E 526
Calcium hydroxide
quantum satis
only for pH adjustment
E 1450
Starch sodium octenyl succinate
20 000
only in infant formulae and follow-on formulae
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
(20):
E 339, E 340 and E 341 are authorised individually or in combination
13.1.5.2
Dietary foods for babies and young children for special medical purposes as defined in Directive 1999/21/EC
The additives of category 13.1.3 are applicable, except for E 270, E 333, E 341
E 401
Sodium alginate
1 000
From four months onwards in special food products with adapted composition, required for metabolic disorders and for general tube-feeding
E 405
Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
200
From 12 months onwards in specialised diets intended for young children who have cow’s milk intolerance or inborn errors of metabolism
E 410
Locust bean gum
10 000
From birth onwards in products for reduction of gastro-oesophageal reflux
E 412
Guar gum
10 000
From birth onwards in products in liquid formulae containing hydrolysed proteins, peptides or amino acids
E 415
Xanthan gum
1 200
From birth onwards for use in products based on amino acids or peptides for use with patients who have problems with impairment of the gastrointestinal tract, protein mal-absorption or inborn errors of metabolism
E 440
Pectins
10 000
From birth onwards in products used in case of gastro-intestinal disorders
E 466
Carboxy methyl cellulose
10 000
From birth onwards in products for the dietary management of metabolic disorders
E 471
Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
5 000
From birth onwards in specialised diets, particularly those devoid of proteins
E 472c
Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
7 500
only when sold as powder; From birth onwards
E 472c
Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
9 000
only when sold as liquid; From birth onwards
E 473
Sucrose esters of fatty acids
120
only products containing hydrolysed proteins, peptides and amino acids
E 1450
Starch sodium octenyl succinate
20 000
13.2
Dietary foods for special medical purposes defined in Directive 1999/21/EC (excluding products from food category 13.1.5)
Products in this category can also contain additives that are allowed in the corresponding food categories
Group I
Additives
Group II
Colours at quantum satis
quantum satis
Group III
Colours with combined maximum limit
50
Group IV
Polyols
quantum satis
E 160d
Lycopene
30
E 200-213
Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates
1 500
(1) (2)
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
5 000
(1) (4)
E 405
Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
1 200
E 406
Agar
quantum satis
only foods in tablet and coated tablet form
E 432-436
Polysorbates
1 000
(1)
E 473-474
Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides
5 000
(1)
E 475
Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
5 000
E 477
Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids
1 000
E 481-482
Stearoyl-2-lactylates
2 000
(1)
E 491-495
Sorbitan esters
5 000
(1)
E 950
Acesulfame K
450
E 951
Aspartame
1 000
E 952
Cyclamic acid and its Na and Ca salts
400
(51)
E 954
Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts
200
(52)
E 955
Sucralose
400
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
100
E 961
Neotame
32
E 962
Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
450
(11)a (49) (50)
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
(11):
Limits are expressed as (a) acesulfame K equivalent or (b) aspartame equivalent
(49):
The maximum usable levels are derived from the maximum usable levels for its constituent parts, aspartame (E 951) and acesulfame-K (E 950)
(50):
The levels for both E 951 and E 950 are not to be exceeded by use of the salt of aspartame-acesulfame, either alone or in combination with E 950 or E 951
(51):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free acid
(52):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide
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)
Group I
Additives
Group II
Colours at quantum satis
quantum satis
Group III
Colours with combined maximum limit
50
Group IV
Polyols
quantum satis
E 160d
Lycopene
30
E 200-213
Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates
1 500
(1) (2)
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
5 000
(1) (4)
E 405
Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
1 200
E 432-436
Polysorbates
1 000
(1)
E 473-474
Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides
5 000
(1)
E 475
Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
5 000
E 477
Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids
1 000
E 481-482
Stearoyl-2-lactylates
2 000
(1)
E 491-495
Sorbitan esters
5 000
(1)
E 950
Acesulfame K
450
E 951
Aspartame
800
E 952
Cyclamic acid and its Na and Ca salts
400
(51)
E 954
Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts
240
(52)
E 955
Sucralose
320
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
100
E 961
Neotame
26
E 962
Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
450
(11)a (49) (50)
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
(11):
Limits are expressed as (a) acesulfame K equivalent or (b) aspartame equivalent
(49):
The maximum usable levels are derived from the maximum usable levels for its constituent parts, aspartame (E 951) and acesulfame-K (E 950)
(50):
The levels for both E 951 and E 950 are not to be exceeded by use of the salt of aspartame-acesulfame, either alone or in combination with E 950 or E 951
(51):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free acid
(52):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide
13.4
Foods suitable for people intolerant to gluten as defined by Regulation (EC) No 41/2009
Products in this category can also use additives that are allowed in the corresponding food counterparts categories
Group I
Additives
including dry pasta
Group II
Colours at quantum satis
quantum satis
Group IV
Polyols
quantum satis
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
5 000
(1) (4)
In addition, all additives in the gluten containing counterparts are authorised
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
14
Beverages
14.1
Non-alcoholic beverages
14.1.1
Water, including natural mineral water as defined in Directive 2009/54/EC and spring water and all other bottled or packed waters
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
500
(1) (4)
only prepared table waters
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
(48):
Mineral salts added to prepared table waters for standardisation are not classified as additives
14.1.2
Fruit juices as defined by Directive 2001/112/EC and vegetable juices
Group I
Additives
only vegetable juices
E 170
Calcium carbonate
quantum satis
only grape juice
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
500
(1) (2)
only Sød … saft and sødet … saft
E 200-213
Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates
2 000
(1) (2)
only grape juice, unfermented, for sacramental use
E 210-213
Benzoic acid — benzoates
200
(1) (2)
only Sød … saft and sødet … saft
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
2 000
(3)
only concentrated grape juice for home wine-making
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
50
(3)
only orange, grapefruit, apple and pineapple juice for bulk dispensing in catering establishments
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
350
(3)
only lime and lemon juice
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
70
(3)
only grape juice, unfermented, for sacramental use
E 296
Malic acid
3 000
only pineapple juice
E 300
Ascorbic acid
quantum satis
E 330
Citric acid
3 000
E 336
Potassium tartrates
quantum satis
only grape juice
E 440
Pectins
3 000
only pineapple and passion fruit juice
E 900
Dimethyl polysiloxane
10
only pineapple juice and Sød … saft and sødet … saft
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(3):
Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present
14.1.3
Fruit nectars as defined by Directive 2001/112/EC and vegetable nectars and similar products
Group I
Additives
only vegetable nectars, E 420, E421, E 953, E965, E 966, E 967 and E 968 may not be used
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
300
(1) (2)
only traditional Swedish and Finnish fruit syrups
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
250
(1) (2)
only traditional Swedish fruit syrups, maximum applies if E 210-213, benzoic acid — benzoates, have also been used is
E 210-213
Benzoic acid — benzoates
150
(1) (2)
only traditional Swedish and Finnish fruit syrups
E 270
Lactic acid
5 000
E 296
Malic acid
quantum satis
only traditional Swedish and Finnish fruit syrups
E 300
Ascorbic acid
quantum satis
E 330
Citric acid
5 000
E 440
Pectins
3 000
only pineapple and passion fruit
E 466
Carboxy methyl cellulose
quantum satis
only traditional Swedish and Finnish fruit syrups from citrus
E 950
Acesulfame K
350
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 951
Aspartame
600
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 952
Cyclamic acid and its Na and Ca salts
250
(51)
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 954
Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts
80
(52)
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 955
Sucralose
300
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
30
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 961
Neotame
20
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 962
Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
350
(11)a (49) (50)
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
(11):
Limits are expressed as (a) acesulfame K equivalent or (b) aspartame equivalent
(49):
The maximum usable levels are derived from the maximum usable levels for its constituent parts, aspartame (E 951) and acesulfame-K (E 950)
(50):
The levels for both E 951 and E 950 are not to be exceeded by use of the salt of aspartame-acesulfame, either alone or in combination with E 950 or E 951
(51):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free acid
(52):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide
14.1.4
Flavoured drinks
Group I
Additives
E 420, E421, E 953, E965, E 966, E 967 and E 968 may not be used
Group II
Colours at quantum satis
quantum satis
excluding chocolate milk and malt products
Group III
Colours with combined maximum limit
100
(25)
excluding chocolate milk and malt products
E 160d
Lycopene
12
excluding dilutable drinks
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
300
(1) (2)
excluding dairy-based drinks
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
250
(1) (2)
maximum applies if E 210-213, benzoic acid — benzoates, have also been used is
E 210-213
Benzoic acid — benzoates
150
(1) (2)
excluding dairy-based drinks
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
20
(3)
only carry over from concentrates in non-alcoholic flavoured drinks containing fruit juice
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
50
(3)
only non-alcoholic flavoured drinks containing at least 235 g/l glucose syrup
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
350
(3)
only concentrates based on fruit juice and containing not less than 2,5 % barley (barley water)
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
250
(3)
only other concentrates based on fruit juice or comminuted fruit; capilé, groselha
E 242
Dimethyl dicarbonate
250
(24)
E 297
Fumaric acid
1 000
only instant powders for fruit-based drinks
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
700
(1) (4)
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
500
(1) (4)
only sport drinks
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
4 000
(1) (4)
only whey protein containing sport drinks
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
20 000
(1) (4)
only vegetable protein drinks
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
2 000
(1) (4)
only chocolate and malt dairy-based drinks
E 355-357
Adipic acid — adipates
10 000
(1)
only powders for home preparation of drinks
E 363
Succinic acid
3 000
only powders for home preparation of drinks
E 405
Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
300
E 426
Soybean hemicellulose
5 000
only dairy-based drinks intended for retail sale
E 444
Sucrose acetate isobutyrate
300
only cloudy drinks
E 445
Glycerol esters of wood rosins
100
only cloudy drinks
E 459
Beta-cyclodextrin
500
only flavoured powdered instant drinks
E 473-474
Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides
5 000
(1)
only aniseed-based, dairy-based, coconut and almond drinks
E 473-474
Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides
10 000
(1)
only powders for the preparation of hot beverages
E 481-482
Sodium and Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylates
2 000
(1)
only powders for the preparation of hot beverages
E 900
Dimethyl polysiloxane
10
E 950
Acesulfame K
350
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 951
Aspartame
600
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 952
Cyclamic acid and its Na and Ca salts
250
(51)
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 954
Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts
80
(52)
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 954
Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts
100
(52)
only “gaseosa” energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 955
Sucralose
300
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
30
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar, except milk and milk derivative based flavoured drinks
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
50
only milk and milk derivative based flavoured drinks, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 957
Thaumatin
0,5
only water based flavoured non-alcoholic drinks, as flavour enhancer only
E 961
Neotame
20
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 961
Neotame
2
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar, as flavour enhancer
E 962
Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
350
(11)a (49) (50)
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 999
Quillaia extract
200
(45)
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(3):
Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
(11):
Limits are expressed as (a) acesulfame K equivalent or (b) aspartame equivalent
(49):
The maximum usable levels are derived from the maximum usable levels for its constituent parts, aspartame (E 951) and acesulfame-K (E 950)
(50):
The levels for both E 951 and E 950 are not to be exceeded by use of the salt of aspartame-acesulfame, either alone or in combination with E 950 or E 951
(51):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free acid
(52):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide
(24):
Ingoing amount, residues not detectable
(25):
The quantities of each of the colours E 110, E 122, E 124 and E 155 may not exceed 50 mg/kg or mg/l
(45):
Calculated as anhydrous extract
14.1.5
Coffee, tea, herbal and fruit infusions, chicory; tea, herbal and fruit infusions and chicory extracts; tea, plant, fruit and cereal preparations for infusions, as well as mixes and instant mixes of these products
14.1.5.1
Coffee, coffee extracts
E 901
Beeswax, white and yellow
quantum satis
only coffee beans, as glazing agent
E 902
Candelilla wax
quantum satis
only coffee beans, as glazing agent
E 903
Carnauba wax
200
only coffee beans, as glazing agent
E 904
Shellac
quantum satis
only coffee beans, as glazing agent
14.1.5.2
Other
Group I
Additives
excluding unflavoured leaf tea; including flavoured instant coffee; E 420, E421, E 953, E965, E 966, E 967 and E 968 may not be used in drinks
E 200-213
Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates
600
(1) (2)
only liquid tea concentrates and liquid fruit and herbal infusion concentrates
E 242
Dimethyl dicarbonate
250
(24)
only liquid tea concentrate
E 297
Fumaric acid
1 000
only instant products for preparation of flavoured tea and herbal infusions
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
2 000
(1) (4)
only coffee-based drinks for vending machines; Instant tea and instant herbal infusions
E 355-357
Adipic acid — adipates
10 000
(1)
only powders for home preparation of drinks
E 363
Succinic acid
3 000
only powders for home preparation of drinks
E 473-474
Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides
1 000
(1)
only canned liquid coffee
E 473-474
Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides
10 000
(1)
only powders for the preparation of hot beverages
E 481-482
Sodium and calcium Stearoyl-2-lactylate
2 000
(1)
only powders for the preparation of hot beverages
E 491-495
Sorbitan esters
500
(1)
only liquid tea concentrates and liquid fruit and herbal infusion concentrates
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(3):
Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
(11):
Limits are expressed as (a) acesulfame K equivalent or (b) aspartame equivalent
(24):
Ingoing amount, residues not detectable
14.2
Alcoholic beverages, including alcohol-free and low-alcohol counterparts
14.2.1
Beer and malt beverages
E 150a-d
Caramels
quantum satis
only beer
E 210-213
Benzoic acid — benzoates
200
(1) (2)
only alcohol-free beer; beer in kegs containing more than 0,5 % added fermentable sugar and/or fruit juices or concentrates
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
200
(1) (2)
only beer in kegs containing more than 0,5 % added fermentable sugar and/or fruit juices or concentrates
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
20
(3)
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
50
only beer with a second fermentation in the cask
E 270
Lactic acid
quantum satis
E 300
Ascorbic acid
quantum satis
E 301
Sodium ascorbate
quantum satis
E 330
Citric acid
quantum satis
E 405
Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
100
E 414
Gum arabic (acacia gum)
quantum satis
E 950
Acesulfame K
350
only alcohol-free beer or with an alcohol content not exceeding 1,2 % vol; “Bière de table/Tafelbier/Table beer” (original wort content less than 6 %) except for “Obergäriges Einfachbier”; Beers with a minimum acidity of 30 milli-equivalents expressed as NaOH; Brown beers of the “oud bruin” type
E 951
Aspartame
600
only alcohol-free beer or with an alcohol content not exceeding 1,2 % vol; “Bière de table/Tafelbier/Table beer” (original wort content less than 6 %) except for “Obergäriges Einfachbier”; Beers with a minimum acidity of 30 milli-equivalents expressed as NaOH; Brown beers of the “oud bruin” type
E 954
Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts
80
(52)
only alcohol-free beer or with an alcohol content not exceeding 1,2 % vol; “Bière de table/Tafelbier/Table beer” (original wort content less than 6 %) except for “Obergäriges Einfachbier”; Beers with a minimum acidity of 30 milli-equivalents expressed as NaOH; Brown beers of the “oud bruin” type
E 955
Sucralose
250
only alcohol-free beer or with an alcohol content not exceeding 1,2 % vol; “Bière de table/Tafelbier/Table beer” (original wort content less than 6 %) except for “Obergäriges Einfachbier”; Beers with a minimum acidity of 30 milli-equivalents expressed as NaOH; Brown beers of the “oud bruin” type
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
10
only alcohol-free beer or with an alcohol content not exceeding 1,2 % vol; “Bière de table/Tafelbier/Table beer” (original wort content less than 6 %) except for “Obergäriges Einfachbier”; Beers with a minimum acidity of 30 milli-equivalents expressed as NaOH; Brown beers of the “oud bruin” type
E 961
Neotame
20
only alcohol-free beer or with an alcohol content not exceeding 1,2 % vol; “Bière de table/Tafelbier/Table beer” (original wort content less than 6 %) except for “Obergäriges Einfachbier”; Beers with a minimum acidity of 30 milli-equivalents expressed as NaOH; Brown beers of the “oud bruin” type
E 962
Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
350
(11)a (49) (50)
only alcohol-free beer or with an alcohol content not exceeding 1,2 % vol; “Bière de table/Tafelbier/Table beer” (original wort content less than 6 %) except for “Obergäriges Einfachbier”; Beers with a minimum acidity of 30 milli-equivalents expressed as NaOH; Brown beers of the “oud bruin” type
E 950
Acesulfame K
25
(52)
only energy-reduced beer
E 951
Aspartame
25
only energy-reduced beer
E 955
Sucralose
10
only energy-reduced beer
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
10
only energy-reduced beer
E 961
Neotame
1
only energy-reduced beer
E 962
Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
25
(11)b (49) (50)
only energy-reduced beer
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(3):
Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present
(11):
Limits are expressed as (a) acesulfame K equivalent or (b) aspartame equivalent
(49):
The maximum usable levels are derived from the maximum usable levels for its constituent parts, aspartame (E 951) and acesulfame-K (E 950)
(50):
The levels for both E 951 and E 950 are not to be exceeded by use of the salt of aspartame-acesulfame, either alone or in combination with E 950 or E 951
(52):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide
14.2.2
Wine and other products defined by Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007, and alcohol-free counterparts
The use of additives is authorised in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007, Council Decision 2006/232/EC and Commission Regulation (EC) No 606/2009 and their implementing measures
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
200
(1) (2)
only alcohol-free
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
200
(3)
only alcohol-free
E 242
Dimethyl dicarbonate
250
(24)
only alcohol-free
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(3):
Maximum levels are expressed as SO2relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present
(24):
Ingoing amount, residues not detectable
14.2.3
Cider and perry
Group I
Additives
E 420, E421, E 953, E965, E 966, E 967 and E 968 may not be used
Group II
Colours at quantum satis
quantum satis
excluding cidre bouché
Group III
Colours with combined maximum limit
200
excluding cidre bouché
E 150a-d
Caramels
quantum satis
only cidre bouché
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
200
(1) (2)
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
200
(3)
E 242
Dimethyl dicarbonate
250
(24)
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
1 000
(1) (4)
E 405
Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
100
excluding cidre bouché
E 473-474
Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides
5 000
(1)
E 900
Dimethyl polysiloxane
10
excluding cidre bouché
E 950
Acesulfame K
350
E 951
Aspartame
600
E 954
Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts
80
(52)
E 955
Sucralose
50
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
20
E 961
Neotame
20
E 962
Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
350
(11)a (49) (50)
E 999
Quillaia extract
200
(45)
excluding cidre bouché
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(3):
Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
(11):
Limits are expressed as (a) acesulfame K equivalent or (b) aspartame equivalent
(49):
The maximum usable levels are derived from the maximum usable levels for its constituent parts, aspartame (E 951) and acesulfame-K (E 950)
(50):
The levels for both E 951 and E 950 are not to be exceeded by use of the salt of aspartame-acesulfame, either alone or in combination with E 950 or E 951
(52):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide
(24):
Ingoing amount, residues not detectable
(45):
Calculated as anhydrous extract
14.2.4
Fruit wine and made wine
Group I
Additives
E 420, E421, E 953, E965, E 966, E 967 and E 968 may not be used
Group II
Colours at quantum satis
quantum satis
Group III
Colours with combined maximum limit
200
E 160d
Lycopene
10
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
200
(1) (2)
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
200
(3)
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
260
(3)
only made wine
E 242
Dimethyl dicarbonate
250
(24)
only fruit wines and alcohol-reduced wine
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
1 000
(1) (4)
E 353
Metatartaric acid
100
only made wine
E 473-474
Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides
5 000
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(3):
Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
(24):
Ingoing amount, residues not detectable
14.2.5
Mead
Group I
Additives
E 420, E421, E 953, E965, E 966, E 967 and E 968 may not be used
Group II
Colours at quantum satis
quantum satis
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
200
(1) (2)
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
200
(3)
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
1 000
(1) (4)
E 473-474
Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides
5 000
(24)
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(3):
Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
(24):
Ingoing amount, residues not detectable
14.2.6
Spirit drinks as defined in Regulation (EC) No 110/2008
Group I
Additives
except whisky or whiskey; E 420, E421, E 953, E965, E 966, E 967 and E 968 may not be used except in liqueurs
Group II
Colours at quantum satis
quantum satis
except: spirit drinks as defined in article 5(1) and sales denominations listed in Annex II, paragraphs 1-14 of Regulation (EC) No 110/2008 and spirits (preceded by the name of the fruit) obtained by maceration and distillation, London Gin, Sambuca, Maraschino, Marrasquino or Maraskino and Mistrà
Group III
Colours with combined maximum limit
200
except: spirit drinks as defined in article 5(1) and sales denominations listed in Annex II, paragraphs 1-14 of Regulation (EC) No 110/2008 and spirits (preceded by the name of the fruit) obtained by maceration and distillation, London Gin, Sambuca, Maraschino, Marrasquino or Maraskino and Mistrà
E 123
amaranth
30
except: spirit drinks as defined in article 5(1) and sales denominations listed in Annex II, paragraphs 1-14 of Regulation (EC) No 110/2008 and spirits (preceded by the name of the fruit) obtained by maceration and distillation, London Gin, Sambuca, Maraschino, Marrasquino or Maraskino and Mistrà
E 150a-d
Caramels
quantum satis
except: fruit spirits, spirits (preceded by the name of the fruit) obtained by maceration and distillation, London Gin, Sambuca, Maraschino, Marrasquino or Maraskino and Mistrà. Whisky, whiskey can only contain E 150a
E 160b
Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin
10
only liqueurs
E 174
Silver
quantum satis
only liqueurs
E 175
Gold
quantum satis
only liqueurs
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
50
(3)
only distilled alcoholic beverages containing whole pears
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
1 000
(1) (4)
except: whisky, whiskey
E 405
Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
10 000
only emulsified liqueurs
E 416
Karaya gum
10 000
only egg-based liqueurs
E 445
Glycerol esters of wood rosins
100
only cloudy spirit drinks
E 473-474
Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides
5 000
(1)
except: whisky, whiskey
E 475
Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
5 000
only emulsified liqueurs
E 481-482
Stearoyl-2-lactylates
8 000
(1)
only emulsified liqueurs
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(3):
Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
14.2.7
Aromatised wine-based products as defined by Regulation (EEC) No 1601/91
14.2.7.1
Aromatised wines
Group I
Additives
E 420, E421, E 953, E965, E 966, E 967 and E 968 may not be used
Group II
Colours at quantum satis
Except americano, bitter vino
Group III
Colours with combined maximum limit
200
Except americano, bitter vino
E 150a-d
Caramels
quantum satis
E 100
Curcumin
100
(26) (27)
only americano, bitter vino
E 101
Riboflavins
100
(26) (27)
only americano, bitter vino
E 102
Tartrazine
100
(26) (27)
only americano, bitter vino
E 104
Quinoline Yellow
100
(26) (27)
only americano, bitter vino
E 110
Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
100
(27)
only bitter vino
E 120
Cochineal, Carminic acid, Carmines
100
(26) (27)
only americano, bitter vino
E 122
Azorubine, Carmoisine
100
(26) (27)
only americano, bitter vino
E 123
Amaranth
100
(26) (27)
only americano, bitter vino
E 124
Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
100
(26) (27)
only americano, bitter vino
E 129
Allura Red AG
100
(27)
only bitter vino
E 123
Amaranth
30
only aperitif wines
E 150a-d
Caramels
quantum satis
only americano, bitter vino
E 160d
Lycopene
10
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
200
(1) (2)
E 242
Dimethyl dicarbonate
250
(24)
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
1 000
(1) (4)
E 473-474
Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides
5 000
(1)
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
(24):
Ingoing amount, residues not detectable
(26):
In americano E 100, E 101, E 102, E 104, E 120, E 122, E 123, E 124 are authorised individually or in combination
(27):
In bitter vino E 100, E 101, E 102, E 104, E 110, E 120, E 122, E 123, E 124, E 129 are authorised individually or in combination
14.2.7.2
Aromatised wine-based drinks
Group I
Additives
E 420, E421, E 953, E965, E 966, E 967 and E 968 may not be used
Group II
Colours at quantum satis
quantum satis
except bitter soda, sangria, claria, zurra
Group III
Colours with combined maximum limit
200
except bitter soda, sangria, claria, zurra
E 100
Curcumin
100
(28)
only bitter soda
E 101
Riboflavins
100
(28)
only bitter soda
E 102
Tartrazine
100
(28)
only bitter soda
E 104
Quinoline Yellow
100
(28)
only bitter soda
E 110
Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
100
(28)
only bitter soda
E 120
Cochineal, Carminic acid, Carmines
100
(28)
only bitter soda
E 122
Azorubine, Carmoisine
100
(28)
only bitter soda
E 123
Amaranth
100
(28)
only bitter soda
E 124
Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
100
(28)
only bitter soda
E 129
Allura Red AG
100
(28)
only bitter soda
E 150a-d
Caramels
quantum satis
only bitter soda
E 160d
Lycopene
10
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
200
(1) (2)
E 242
Dimethyl dicarbonate
250
(24)
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
1 000
(1) (4)
E 473-474
Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides
5 000
(1)
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
(24):
Ingoing amount, residues not detectable
(28):
In bitter soda E 100, E 101, E 102, E 104, E 110, E 120, E 122, E 123, E 124, E 129 are authorised individually or in combination
14.2.7.3
Aromatised wine-product cocktails
Group I
Additives
E 420, E421, E 953, E965, E 966, E 967 and E 968 may not be used
Group II
Colours at quantum satis
quantum satis
Group III
Colours with combined maximum limit
200
E 160d
Lycopene
10
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
200
(1) (2)
E 242
Dimethyl dicarbonate
250
(24)
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
1 000
(1) (4)
E 473-474
Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides
5 000
(1)
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
(24):
Ingoing amount, residues not detectable
14.2.8
Other alcoholic drinks including mixtures of alcoholic drinks with non-alcoholic drinks and spirits with less than 15 % of alcohol
Group I
Additives
E 420, E421, E 953, E965, E 966, E 967 and E 968 may not be used
Group II
Colours at quantum satis
quantum satis
Group III
Colours with combined maximum limit
200
only alcoholic drinks with less than 15 % of alcohol
E 123
Amaranth
30
only alcoholic drinks with less than 15 % of alcohol
E 160b
Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin
10
only alcoholic drinks with less than 15 % of alcohol
E 160d
Lycopene
30
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
200
(1) (2)
only alcoholic drinks with less than 15 % of alcohol
E 210-213
Benzoic acid — benzoates
200
(1) (2)
only alcoholic drinks with less than 15 % of alcohol
E 242
Dimethyl dicarbonate
250
(24)
only wine-based drinks
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
1 000
(1) (4)
E 444
Sucrose acetate isobutyrate
300
only flavoured cloudy alcoholic drinks containing less than 15 % of alcohol
E 445
Glycerol esters of wood rosins
100
only flavoured cloudy alcoholic drinks containing less than 15 % of alcohol
E 473-474
Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides
5 000
(1)
E 481-482
Stearoyl-2-lactylates
8 000
(1)
only flavoured drinks containing less than 15 % of alcohol
E 950
Acesulfame K
350
E 951
Aspartame
600
E 952
Cyclamic acid and its Na and Ca salts
250
(51)
only mixtures of alcoholic drinks with non-alcoholic drinks
E 954
Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts
80
(52)
E 955
Sucralose
250
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
30
E 961
Neotame
20
E 962
Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
350
(11)a (49) (50)
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
(11):
Limits are expressed as (a) acesulfame K equivalent or (b) aspartame equivalent
(49):
The maximum usable levels are derived from the maximum usable levels for its constituent parts, aspartame (E 951) and acesulfame-K (E 950)
(50):
The levels for both E 951 and E 950 are not to be exceeded by use of the salt of aspartame-acesulfame, either alone or in combination with E 950 or E 951
(51):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free acid
(52):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide
(24):
Ingoing amount, residues not detectable
15
Ready-to-eat savouries and snacks
15.1
Potato-, cereal-, flour- or starch-based snacks
Group I
Additives
Group II
Colours at quantum satis
quantum satis
Group III
Colours with combined maximum limit
100
excluding extruded or expanded savoury snack products
Group III
Colours with combined maximum limit
200
only extruded or expanded savoury snack products
E 160b
Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin
10
excluding extruded or expanded savoury snack products
E 160b
Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin
20
only extruded or expanded savoury snack products
E 160d
Lycopene
30
E 200-203; 214-219
Sorbic acid — sorbates; p-hydroxybenzoates
1 000
(1) (2) (5)
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
50
(3)
only cereal- and potato-based snacks
E 310-320
Gallates, TBHQ and BHA
200
(1)
only cereal-based snack foods
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
5 000
(1) (4)
E 392
Extracts of rosemary
50
(41) (46)
E 405
Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
3 000
only cereal- and potato-based snacks
E 416
Karaya gum
5 000
only cereal- and potato-based snacks
E 481-482
Stearoyl-2-lactylates
2 000
(1)
only cereal-based snacks
E 481-482
Stearoyl-2-lactylates
5 000
(1)
only cereal- and potato-based snacks
E 901
Beeswax, white and yellow
quantum satis
as glazing agents only
E 902
Candelilla wax
quantum satis
as glazing agents only
E 903
Carnauba wax
200
as glazing agents only
E 904
Shellac
quantum satis
as glazing agents only
E 950
Acesulfame K
350
E 951
Aspartame
500
E 954
Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts
100
(52)
E 955
Sucralose
200
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
50
E 961
Neotame
18
E 961
Neotame
2
as flavour enhancer only
E 962
Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
500
(11)b (49) (50)
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(3):
Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
(5):
E 214-219: p-hydroxybenzoates (PHB), maximum 300 mg/kg
(11):
Limits are expressed as (a) acesulfame K equivalent or (b) aspartame equivalent
(41):
Expressed on fat basis
(49):
The maximum usable levels are derived from the maximum usable levels for its constituent parts, aspartame (E 951) and acesulfame-K (E 950)
(50):
The levels for both E 951 and E 950 are not to be exceeded by use of the salt of aspartame-acesulfame, either alone or in combination with E 950 or E 951
(52):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide
(46):
As the sum of carnosol and carnosic acid
15.2
Processed nuts
Group I
Additives
Group II
Colours at quantum satis
quantum satis
Group III
Colours with combined maximum limit
100
only savoury-coated nuts
E 160b
Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin
10
only savoury-coated nuts
E 160d
Lycopene
30
E 200-203; 214-219
Sorbic acid — sorbates; p-hydroxybenzoates
1 000
(1) (2) (5)
only coated nuts
E 220-228
Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
50
(3)
only marinated nuts
E 310-320
Gallates, TBHQ and BHA
200
(1) (13)
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
5 000
(1) (4)
E 392
Extracts of rosemary
200
(41) (46)
E 416
Karaya gum
10 000
only coating for nuts
E 901
Beeswax, white and yellow
quantum satis
as glazing agents only
E 902
Candelilla wax
quantum satis
as glazing agents only
E 903
Carnauba wax
200
as glazing agents only
E 904
Shellac
quantum satis
as glazing agents only
E 950
Acesulfame K
350
E 951
Aspartame
500
E 954
Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts
100
(52)
E 955
Sucralose
200
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
50
E 961
Neotame
18
E 961
Neotame
2
as flavour enhancer only
E 962
Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
500
(11)b (49) (50)
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(3):
Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
(5):
E 214-219: p-hydroxybenzoates (PHB), maximum 300 mg/kg
(11):
Limits are expressed as (a) acesulfame K equivalent or (b) aspartame equivalent
(13):
Maximum limit expressed on fat
(41):
Expressed on fat basis
(49):
The maximum usable levels are derived from the maximum usable levels for its constituent parts, aspartame (E 951) and acesulfame-K (E 950)
(50):
The levels for both E 951 and E 950 are not to be exceeded by use of the salt of aspartame-acesulfame, either alone or in combination with E 950 or E 951
(52):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide
(46):
As the sum of carnosol and carnosic acid
16
Desserts excluding products covered in categories 1, 3 and 4
Group I
Additives
Group II
Colours at quantum satis
quantum satis
Group III
Colours with combined maximum limit
150
Group IV
Polyols
quantum satis
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 160b
Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin
10
E 160d
Lycopene
30
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
1 000
(1) (2)
only frugtgrød, rote Grütze and pasha
E 200-203
Sorbic acid — sorbates
2 000
(1) (2)
only ostkaka
E 200-213
Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates
300
(1) (2)
only non-heat-treated dairy-based desserts
E 210-213
Benzoic acid — benzoates
500
(1) (2)
only frugtgrød and rote Grütze
E 234
Nisin
3
only semolina and tapioca puddings and similar products
E 280-283
Propionic acid — propionates
1 000
(1) (6)
only Christmas pudding
E 297
Fumaric acid
4 000
only gel-like desserts, fruit-flavoured desserts, dry powdered dessert mixes
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
3 000
(1) (4)
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
7 000
(1) (4)
only dry powdered dessert mixes
E 355-357
Adipic acid — adipates
1 000
(1)
only dry powdered dessert mixes
E 355-357
Adipic acid — adipates
6 000
(1)
only gel-like desserts
E 355-357
Adipic acid — adipates
1 000
(1)
only fruit-flavoured desserts
E 363
Succinic acid
6 000
E 416
Karaya gum
6 000
E 427
Cassia gum
2 500
only for dairy-based dessert and similar products
E 432-436
Polysorbates
3 000
(1)
E 473-474
Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides
5 000
(1)
E 475
Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
2 000
E 477
Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids
5 000
E 481-482
Stearoyl-2-lactylates
5 000
(1)
E 483
Stearyl tartrate
5 000
E 491-495
Sorbitan esters
5 000
(1)
E 950
Acesulfame K
350
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 951
Aspartame
1 000
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 952
Cyclamic acid and its Na and Ca salts
250
(51)
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 954
Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts
100
(52)
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 955
Sucralose
400
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 957
Thaumatin
5
as flavour enhancer only
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
50
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 961
Neotame
32
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
E 962
Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
350
(11)a (49) (50)
only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(4):
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5
(6):
Propionic acid and its salts may be present in certain fermented products resulting from the fermentation process following good manufacturing practice
(11):
Limits are expressed as (a) acesulfame K equivalent or (b) aspartame equivalent
(49):
The maximum usable levels are derived from the maximum usable levels for its constituent parts, aspartame (E 951) and acesulfame-K (E 950)
(50):
The levels for both E 951 and E 950 are not to be exceeded by use of the salt of aspartame-acesulfame, either alone or in combination with E 950 or E 951
(51):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free acid
(52):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide
17
Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC excluding food supplements for infants and young children
17.1
Food supplements supplied in a solid form including capsules and tablets and similar forms, excluding chewable forms
Group I
Additives
E 410, E 412, E 415 E 417 may not be used to produce dehydrated foods intended to rehydrate on ingestion
Group II
Colours at quantum satis
quantum satis
Group III
Colours with combined maximum limit
300
Group IV
Polyols
quantum satis
E 160d
Lycopene
30
E 200-213
Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates
1 000
(1) (2)
only when supplied in dried form and containing preparations of vitamin A and of combinations of vitamins A and D
E 310-321
Gallates, TBHQ, BHA and BHT
400
(1)
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
quantum satis
E 392
Extracts of rosemary
400
(46)
E 405
Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
1 000
E 416
Karaya gum
quantum satis
E 426
Soybean hemicellulose
1 500
E 432-436
Polysorbates
quantum satis
E 459
Beta-cyclodextrin
quantum satis
only foods in tablet and coated tablet form
E 468
Cross-linked sodium carboxy methyl cellulose
30 000
E 473-474
Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides
quantum satis
(1)
E 475
Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
quantum satis
E 491-495
Sorbitan esters
quantum satis
(1)
E 551-559
Silicon dioxide — silicates
10 000
E 901
Beeswax, white and yellow
quantum satis
E 902
Candelilla wax
quantum satis
E 903
Carnauba wax
200
E 904
Shellac
quantum satis
E 950
Acesulfame K
500
E 951
Aspartame
2 000
E 952
Cyclamic acid and its Na and Ca salts
500
(51)
E 954
Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts
500
(52)
E 955
Sucralose
800
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
100
E 961
Neotame
60
E 961
Neotame
2
only as flavour enhancer
E 962
Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
500
(11)a (49) (50)
E 1201
Polyvinylpyrrolidone
quantum satis
only foods in tablet and coated tablet form
E 1202
Polyvinylpolypyrrolidone
quantum satis
only foods in tablet and coated tablet form
E 1203
Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)
18 000
only in capsule and tablet form
E 1204
Pullulan
quantum satis
only in capsule and tablet form
E 1205
Basic methacrylate copolymer
100 000
E 1505
Triethyl citrate
3 500
only in capsule and tablet form
E 1521
Polyethylene glycol
10 000
only in capsule and tablet form
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(11):
Limits are expressed as (a) acesulfame K equivalent or (b) aspartame equivalent
(49):
The maximum usable levels are derived from the maximum usable levels for its constituent parts, aspartame (E 951) and acesulfame-K (E 950)
(50):
The levels for both E 951 and E 950 are not to be exceeded by use of the salt of aspartame-acesulfame, either alone or in combination with E 950 or E 951
(51):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free acid
(52):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide
(46):
As the sum of carnosol and carnosic acid
17.2
Food supplements supplied in a liquid form
Group I
Additives
Group II
Colours at quantum satis
quantum satis
Group III
Colours with combined maximum limit
100
E 160d
Lycopene
30
E 200-213
Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates
2 000
(1) (2)
E 310-321
Gallates, TBHQ, BHA and BHT
400
(1)
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
quantum satis
E 392
Extracts of rosemary
400
(46)
E 405
Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
1 000
E 416
Karaya gum
quantum satis
E 426
Soybean hemicellulose
1 500
E 432-436
Polysorbates
quantum satis
E 473-474
Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides
quantum satis
(1)
E 475
Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
quantum satis
E 491-495
Sorbitan esters
quantum satis
E 551-559
Silicon dioxide — silicates
10 000
E 950
Acesulfame K
350
E 951
Aspartame
600
E 952
Cyclamic acid and its Na and Ca salts
400
(51)
E 954
Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts
80
(52)
E 955
Sucralose
240
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
50
E 961
Neotame
20
E 961
Neotame
2
only as flavour enhancer
E 962
Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
350
(11)a (49) (50)
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(2):
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
(11):
Limits are expressed as (a) acesulfame K equivalent or (b) aspartame equivalent
(49):
The maximum usable levels are derived from the maximum usable levels for its constituent parts, aspartame (E 951) and acesulfame-K (E 950)
(50):
The levels for both E 951 and E 950 are not to be exceeded by use of the salt of aspartame-acesulfame, either alone or in combination with E 950 or E 951
(51):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free acid
(52):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide
(46):
As the sum of carnosol and carnosic acid
17.3
Food supplements supplied in a syrup-type or chewable form
Group I
Additives
Group II
Colours at quantum satis
quantum satis
Group IV
Polyols
quantum satis
Group III
Colours with combined maximum limit
300
only solid food supplements
Group III
Colours with combined maximum limit
100
only liquid food supplements
E 160d
Lycopene
30
E 310-321
Gallates, TBHQ, BHA and BHT
400
(1)
E 338-452
Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates
quantum satis
E 392
Extracts of rosemary
400
(46)
E 405
Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
1 000
E 416
Karaya gum
quantum satis
E 426
Soybean hemicellulose
1 500
E 432-436
Polysorbates
quantum satis
E 473-474
Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides
quantum satis
(1)
E 475
Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
quantum satis
E 491-495
Sorbitan esters
quantum satis
E 551-559
Silicon dioxide — silicates
10 000
E 901
Beeswax, white and yellow
quantum satis
E 902
Candelilla wax
quantum satis
E 903
Carnauba wax
200
E 904
Shellac
quantum satis
E 950
Acesulfame K
2 000
E 951
Aspartame
5 500
E 952
Cyclamic acid and its Na and Ca salts
1 250
(51)
E 954
Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts
1 200
(52)
E 955
Sucralose
2 400
E 957
Thaumatin
400
E 959
Neohesperidine DC
400
E 961
Neotame
185
E 961
Neotame
2
only food supplements based on vitamin and/or mineral elements, as flavour enhancer
E 962
Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
2 000
(11)a (49) (50)
(1):
The additives may be added individually or in combination
(11):
Limits are expressed as (a) acesulfame K equivalent or (b) aspartame equivalent
(49):
The maximum usable levels are derived from the maximum usable levels for its constituent parts, aspartame (E 951) and acesulfame-K (E 950)
(50):
The levels for both E 951 and E 950 are not to be exceeded by use of the salt of aspartame-acesulfame, either alone or in combination with E 950 or E 951
(51):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free acid
(52):
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide
(46):
As the sum of carnosol and carnosic acid
18
Processed foods not covered by categories 1 to 17, excluding foods for infants and young children
Group I
Additives’