Article 2U.K.Scope
1.This Regulation shall apply to food additives.
2.This Regulation shall not apply to the following substances unless they are used as food additives:
(a)processing aids;
(b)substances used for the protection of plants and plant products in accordance with [retained EU law] relating to plant health;
(c)substances added to foods as nutrients;
(d)substances used for the treatment of water for human consumption falling within the scope of Council Directive 98/83/EC of 3 November 1998 on the quality of water intended for human consumption();
(e)flavourings falling within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008 [on flavourings and certain food ingredients with flavouring properties for use in and on foods].
3.This Regulation shall not apply to food enzymes falling within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 1332/2008 [on food enzymes], with effect from the date of adoption of the [domestic] list of food enzymes in accordance with Article 17 of that Regulation.
4.This Regulation shall apply without prejudice to any specific [retained EU law] concerning the use of food additives:
(a)in specific foods;
(b)for purposes other than those covered by this Regulation.