Food Labelling Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996

Regulation 14(9)

SCHEDULE 4Categories of Additives which must be Identified in a List of Ingredients by their Category Name

Notes

1.

In the case of an additive which is added to or used in food to serve the function of an acid and whose specific name includes the word “acid”, it shall not be necessary to use the category name.

2.

Neither the specific name nor the serial number need be indicated.

Acid1Flour treatment agent
Acidity regulatorGelling agent
Anti-caking agentGlazing agent
Anti-foaming agentHumectant
AntioxidantModified starch2
Bulking agentPreservative
ColourPropellant gas
EmulsifierRaising agent
Emulsifying SaltsStabiliser
Firming agentSweetener
Flavour enhancerThickener