Explanatory Note
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations, which extend to Scotland only, amend the Miscellaneous Food Additives Regulations 1995, as already amended (“the principal Regulations”) which apply to the whole of Great Britain.
These Regulations implement Directive 2003/52/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (O.J. No. L 178, 17.7.03, p.23) amending Directive 95/2/EC (O.J. No. L 61, 18.3.95, p.1) as regards the conditions of use for a food additive E425 konjac.
These Regulations provide for E425 konjac to be used in foodstuffs in general (except in certain foods as are specified in the principal Regulations) but not in jelly confectionery. Jelly confectionery includes jelly mini-cups (regulation 2).
No regulatory impact assessment has been prepared in relation to these Regulations.