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European Parliament and Council Directive No 95/2/EC of 20 February 1995 on food additives other than colours and sweeteners (repealed)
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Textual Amendments
The substances E 290, E 938, E 939, E 941, E 942[F2,] E 948 and [F3E 949] may also be used in the foodstuffs referred to in Article 2 (3).
The substances E 410, E 412, E 415 and E 417 may not be used to produce dehydrated foodstuffs intended to rehydrate on ingestion.
Textual Amendments
Textual Amendments
a [F5May be used only as a flour treatment agent.] | |
E No | Name |
---|---|
[F1E 170 | Calcium carbonate] |
E 260 | Acetic acid |
E 261 | Potassium acetate |
E 262 | Sodium acetates |
(i) Sodium acetate | |
(ii) Sodium hydrogen acetate (sodium diacetate) | |
E 263 | Calcium acetate |
E 270 | Lactic acid |
E 290 | Carbon dioxide* |
E 296 | Malic acid |
E 300 | Ascorbic acid |
E 301 | Sodium ascorbate |
E 302 | Calcium ascorbate |
E 304 | Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid |
(i) Ascorbyl palmitate | |
(ii) Ascorbyl stearate | |
E 306 | Tocopherol-rich extract |
E 307 | Alpha-tocopherol |
E 308 | Gamma-tocopherol |
E 309 | Delta-tocopherol |
E 322 | Lecithins |
E 325 | Sodium lactate |
E 326 | Potassium lactate |
E 327 | Calcium lactate |
E 330 | Citric acid |
E 331 | Sodium citrates |
(i) Monosodium citrate | |
(ii) Disodium citrate | |
(iii) Trisodium citrate | |
E 332 | Potassium citrates |
(i) Monopotassium citrate | |
(ii) Tripotassium citrate | |
E 333 | Calcium citrates |
(i) Monocalcium citrate | |
(ii) Dicalcium citrate | |
(iii) Tricalcium citrate | |
E 334 | Tartaric acid (L(+)-) |
E 335 | Sodium tartrates |
(i) Monosodium tartrate | |
(ii) Disodium tartrate | |
E 336 | Potassium tartrates |
(i) Monopotassium tartrate | |
(ii) Dipotassium tartrate | |
E 337 | Sodium potassium tartrate |
E 350 | Sodium malates |
(i) Sodium malate | |
(ii) Sodium hydrogen malate | |
E 351 | Potassium malate |
E 352 | Calcium malates |
(i) Calcium malate | |
(ii) Calcium hydrogen malate | |
E 354 | Calcium tartrate |
E 380 | Triammonium citrate |
E 400 | Alginic acid |
E 401 | Sodium alginate |
E 402 | Potassium alginate |
E 403 | Ammonium alginate |
E 404 | Calcium alginate |
E 406 | Agar |
E 407 | Carrageenan |
[F6E 407a | Processed eucheuma seaweed] |
E 410 | Locust bean gum # |
E 412 | Guar gum # |
E 413 | Tragacanth |
E 414 | Acacia gum (gum arabic) |
E 415 | Xanthan gum # |
E 417 | Tara gum # |
E 418 | Gellan gum |
E 422 | Glycerol |
E 440 | Pectins |
(i) Pectin | |
(ii) amidated pectin | |
E 460 | Cellulose |
(i) Microcrystalline cellulose | |
(ii) Powdered cellulose | |
E 461 | Methyl cellulose |
[F4E 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 | |
[F7 | Cellulose gum] |
[F5E 469 | Enzymatically hydrolysed carboxy methyl cellulose] |
[F7 | 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 500 | Sodium carbonates |
(i) Sodium carbonate | |
(ii) Sodium hydrogen carbonate | |
(iii) Sodium sesquicarbonate | |
E 501 | Potassium carbonates |
(i) Potassium carbonate | |
(ii) Potassium hydrogen carbonate | |
E 503 | Ammonium carbonates |
(i) Ammonium carbonate | |
(ii) Ammonium hydrogen carbonate | |
E 504 | Magnesium carbonates |
(i) Magnesium carbonate | |
(ii) Magnesium hydroxide carbonate (syn.: Magnesium hydrogen carbonate) | |
E 507 | Hydrochloric acid |
E 508 | Potassium chloride |
E 509 | Calcium chloride |
E 511 | Magnesium chloride |
E 513 | Sulphuric acid |
E 514 | Sodium sulphates |
(i) Sodium sulphate | |
(ii) Sodium hydrogen sulphate | |
E 515 | Potassium sulphates |
(i) Potassium sulphate | |
(ii) Potassium hydrogen sulphate | |
E 516 | Calcium 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 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 640 | Glycine and its sodium salt |
[F5E 920 | L-Cysteine] a |
E 938 | Argon* |
E 939 | Helium* |
E 941 | Nitrogen* |
E 942 | Nitrous oxide* |
E 948 | Oxygen* |
[F3E 949 | Hydrogen *] |
[F5E 1103 | Invertase] |
E 1200 | Polydextrose |
E 1404 | Oxidized 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 |
[F5E 1451 | Acetylated oxidised starch] |
Textual Amendments
F5 Inserted by Directive 98/72/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 October 1998 amending Directive 95/2/EC on food additives other than colours and sweeteners.
a OJ No L 228, 16. 8. 1973, p. 23. Cocoa and chocolate products energy-reduced or with no added sugars are not covered by Annex II. | |||
Foodstuff | Additive | Maximum level | |
---|---|---|---|
Cocoa and chocolate products as defined in Directive 73/241/EECa | E 330 | Citric acid | 0,5 % |
E 322 | Lecithins | quantum satis | |
E 334 | Tartaric acid | 0,5 % | |
E 422 | Glycerol | quantum satis | |
E 471 | Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | quantum satis | |
[F1E 170 | Calcium carbonate | 7 % on dry matter without fat expressed as potassium carbonates | |
E 500 | Sodium carbonates | ||
E 501 | Potassium carbonates | ||
E 503 | Ammonium carbonates | ||
E 504 | Magnesium carbonates | ||
E 524 | Sodium hydroxide | ||
E 525 | Potassium hydroxide | ||
E 526 | Calcium hydroxide | ||
E 527 | Ammonium hydroxide | ||
E 528 | Magnesium hydroxide | ||
E 530 | Magnesium oxide | ||
E 414 | Acacia gum | as glazing agents only quantum satis | |
E 440 | Pectins | ||
[F7 | E 472c | Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | quantum satis] |
Fruit juices and nectars as defined in Directive 93/77/EECb | E 300 | Ascorbic acid | quantum satis |
Pineapple juice as defined in Directive 93/77/EEC | E 296 | Malic acid | 3 g/l |
Nectars as defined in Directive 93/77/EEC | E 330 | Citric acid | 5 g/l |
E 270 | Lactic acid | 5 g/l | |
Grape juice as defined in Directive 93/77/EEC | E 170 | Calcium carbonate | quantum satis |
E 336 | Potassium tartrates | quantum satis | |
Fruit juices as defined in Directive 93/77/EEC | E 330 | Citric acid | 3 g/l |
Extra jam and extra jelly, as defined in Directive 79/693/EECc | E 440 | Pectins | quantum satis |
E 270 | Lactic acid | quantum satis | |
E 296 | Malic acid | ||
E 300 | Ascorbic acid | ||
E 327 | Calcium lactate | ||
E 330 | Citric acid | ||
E 331 | Sodium citrates | ||
E 333 | Calcium citrates | ||
E 334 | Tartaric acid | ||
E 335 | Sodium tartrates | ||
E 350 | Sodium malates | ||
E 471 | Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | quantum satis | |
Jam, jellies and marmalades as defined in Directive 79/693/EEC and other similar fruit spreads including low-calorie products | E 440 | Pectins | quantum satis |
E 270 | Lactic acid | quantum satis | |
E 296 | Malic acid | ||
E 300 | Ascorbic acid | ||
E 327 | Calcium lactate | ||
E 330 | Citric acid | ||
E 331 | Sodium citrates | ||
E 333 | Calcium citrates | ||
E 334 | Tartaric acid | ||
E 335 | Sodium tartrates | ||
E 350 | Sodium malates | ||
E 400 | Alginic acid | 10 g/kg (individually or in combination) | |
E 401 | Sodium alginate | ||
E 402 | Potassium alginate | ||
E 403 | Ammonium alginate | ||
E 404 | Calcium alginate | ||
E 406 | Agar | ||
E 407 | Carrageenan | ||
E 410 | Locust bean gum | ||
E 412 | Guar gum | ||
E 415 | Xanthan gum | ||
E 418 | Gellan gum | ||
[F5 | E 471 | Μοno and diglycerides of fatty acids | quantum satis] |
E 509 | Calcium chloride | quantum satis | |
E 524 | Sodium hydroxide | ||
Partially dehydrated and dehydrated milk as defined in Directive 76/118/EECd | E 300 | Ascorbic acid | quantum satis |
E 301 | Sodium ascorbate | ||
E 304 | Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid | ||
E 322 | Lecithins | ||
E 331 | Sodium citrates | ||
E 332 | Potassium citrates | ||
E 407 | Carrageenan | ||
E 500 (ii) | Sodium bicarbonate | ||
E 501 (ii) | Potassium bicarbonate | ||
E 509 | Calcium chloride | ||
[F5Plain pasteurised cream | E 401 | Sodium alginate | quantum satis |
E 402 | Potassium alginate | ||
E 407 | Carrageenan | ||
E 466 | Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose | ||
E 471 | Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | ] | |
[F5Frozen and deep-frozen unprocessed fruit and vegetables; prepacked, refrigerated unprocessed fruit and vegetables ready for consumption and prepacked unprocessed and peeled potatoes.] | [F7E 296] | [F7Malic acid] | [F7quantum satis (only for peeled potatoes)] |
E 300 | Ascorbic acid | quantum satis | |
E 301 | Sodium ascorbate | ||
E 302 | Calcium ascorbate | ||
E 330 | Citric acid | ||
Fruit compote | E 331 | Sodium citrates | |
E 332 | Potassium citrates | ||
[F7 | E 440 | Pectin | quantum satis (only for fruit compote other than apple) |
E 509 | Calcium chloride | ] | |
Unprocessed fish, crustaceans and molluscs, including such products frozen and deep- frozen | E 333 | Calcium citrates | |
Quick-cook rice | E 471 | Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | quantum satis |
E 472a | Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | ||
Non emulsified oils and fats of animal or vegetable origin (except virgin oils and olive oils) | E 304 | Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid | quantum satis |
E 306 | Tocopherol-rich extract | ||
E 307 | Alpha-tocopherol | ||
E 308 | Gamma-tocopherol | ||
E 309 | Delta-tocopherol | ||
E 322 | Lecithins | 30 g/l | |
E 471 | Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | 10 g/l | |
E 330 | Citric acid | quantum satis | |
E 331 | Sodium citrates | ||
E 332 | Potassium citrates | ||
E 333 | Calcium citrates | ||
[F5Non-emulsified oils and fats of animal or vegetable origin (except virgin oils and olive oils) specifically intended for cooking and/or frying purposes or for the preparation of gravy | E 270 | Lactic acid | quantum satis |
E 300 | Ascorbic acid | ||
E 304 | Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid | ||
E 306 | Tocopherol-rich extract | ||
E 307 | Alpha-tocopherol | ||
E 308 | Gamma-tocopherol | ||
E 309 | Delta-tocopherol | ||
E 322 | Lecithins | 30 g/l | |
E 471 | Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | 10 g/l | |
E 472 c | Citric acid esters of mono-and diglycerides of fatty acids | quantum satis | |
E 330 | Citric acid | ||
E 331 | Sodium citrates | ||
E 332 | Potassium citrates | ||
E 333 | Calcium citrates | ] | |
Refined olive oil, including olive pomace oil | E 307 | Alfa-tocopherol | 200 mg/l |
[F8Ripened cheese | E 170 | Calcium carbonate | quantum satis |
E 504 | Magnesium carbonates | ||
E 509 | Calcium chloride | ||
E 575 | Glucono-delta-lactone | ||
E 500ii | Sodium hydrogen carbonate | quantum satis (only for sour milk cheese)] | |
Mozzarella and whey cheese | [F5E 260] | [F5Acetic acid] | [F5quantum satis] |
E 270 | Lactic acid | quantum satis | |
E 330 | Citric acid | ||
[F7 | E 460 (ii) | Powdered cellulose | quantum satis (only for grated and sliced cheese)] |
E 575 | Glucono-delta-lactone | ||
Canned and bottled fruit and vegetables | E 260 | Acetic acid | quantum satis |
E 261 | Potassium acetate | ||
E 262 | Sodium acetates | ||
E 263 | Calcium acetate | ||
E 270 | Lactic acid | ||
[F5 | E 296 | Malic acid | quantum satis] |
E 300 | Ascorbic acid | ||
E 301 | Sodium ascorbate | ||
E 302 | Calcium ascorbate | ||
E 325 | Sodium lactate | ||
E 326 | Potassium lactate | ||
E 327 | Calcium lactate | ||
E 330 | Citric acid | ||
E 331 | Sodium citrates | ||
E 332 | Potassium citrates | ||
E 333 | Calcium citrates | ||
E 334 | Tartaric acid | ||
E 335 | Sodium tartrates | ||
E 336 | Potassium tartrates | ||
E 337 | Sodium potassium tartrate | ||
E 509 | Calcium chloride | ||
E 575 | Glucono-delta-lactone | ||
Gehakt | [F5E 300] | [F5Ascorbic Acid] | [F5quantum satis] |
[F5E 301] | [F5Sodium ascorbate] | ||
[F5E 302] | [F5Calcium ascorbate] | ||
E 330 | Citric acid | quantum satis | |
E 331 | Sodium citrates | ||
E 332 | Potassium citrates | ||
E 333 | Calcium citrates | ||
Pre-packed preparations of fresh minced meat | E 300 | Ascorbic acid | quantum satis |
E 301 | Sodium ascorbate | ||
E 302 | Calcium ascorbate | ||
E 330 | Citric acid | ||
E 331 | Sodium citrates | ||
E 332 | Potassium citrates | ||
E 333 | Calcium citrates | ||
Bread prepared solely with the following ingredients: wheat-flour, water, yeast or leaven, salt | E 260 | Acetic acid | quantum satis |
E 261 | Potassium acetate | ||
E 262 | Sodium acetates | ||
E 263 | Calcium acetate | ||
E 270 | Lactic acid | ||
E 300 | Ascorbic acid | ||
E 301 | Sodium ascorbate | ||
E 302 | Calcium ascorbate | ||
E 304 | Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid | ||
E 322 | Lecithins | ||
E 325 | Sodium lactate | ||
E 326 | Potassium lactate | ||
E 327 | Calcium lactate | ||
E 471 | Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | ||
E 472a | Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | ||
E 472d | Tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | ||
E 472e | Mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono-and diglycerides of fatty acids | ||
E 472f | Mixed acetic and tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | ||
Pain courant français; [F4Friss búzakenyér, fehér és félbarna kenyerek] | E 260 | Acetic acid | quantum satis |
E 261 | Potassium acetate | ||
E 262 | Sodium acetates | ||
E 263 | Calcium acetate | ||
E 270 | Lactic acid | ||
E 300 | Ascorbic acid | ||
E 301 | Sodium ascorbate | ||
E 302 | Calcium ascorbate | ||
E 304 | Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid | ||
E 322 | Lecithins | ||
E 325 | Sodium lactate | ||
E 326 | Potassium lactate | ||
E 327 | Calcium lactate | ||
E 471 | Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | ||
Fresh pasta | E 270 | Lactic acid | quantum satis |
E 300 | Ascorbic acid | ||
E 301 | Sodium ascorbate | ||
E 322 | Lecithins | ||
E 330 | Citric acid | ||
E 334 | Tartaric acid | ||
E 471 | Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | ||
E 575 | Glucono-delta-lactone | ||
Wines and sparkling wines and partially fermented grape must | Additives authorized: | ||
in accordance with Regulations (EEC) No 822/87e, (EEC) No 4252/88f, (EEC) No 2332/92g and (EEC) No 1873/84h and their implementing regulations, | |||
in accordance with Regulation (EEC) No 1873/84 authorizing the offer or disposal for direct human consumption of certain imported wines which may have undergone oenological processes not provided for in Regulation (EEC) No 337/79 | pro memoria | ||
Beer | E 270 | Lactic acid | quantum satis |
E 300 | Ascorbic acid | ||
E 301 | Sodium ascorbate | ||
E 330 | Citric acid | ||
E 414 | Acacia gum | ||
Foie gras, foie gras entier, blocs de foie gras; [F4Libamáj, libamáj egészben, libamáj tömbben] | E 300 | Ascorbic acid | quantum satis |
E 301 | Sodium ascorbate | ||
[F5Pineapple and passion fruit juices and nectars | E 440 | Pectins | 3 g/l |
Sliced and grated ripened cheese | E 170 | Calcium carbonate] | quantum satis |
E 504 | Magnesium carbonates | ||
E 509 | Calcium chloride | ||
E 575 | Glucono-delta-lactone | ||
E 460 | Celluloses | ||
Soured-cream butter | E 500 | Sodium carbonates | quantum satis] |
[F7UHT goat milk | E 331 | Sodium citrates | 4 g/l |
Chestnuts in liquid | E 410 | Locust bean gum | quantum satis |
E 412 | Guar gum | ||
E 415 | Xanthane gum | ] |
Textual Amendments
a Benzoic acid may be present in certain fermented products resulting from the fermentation process following good manufacturing practice. | ||
E No | Name | Abbreviation |
---|---|---|
E 200 | Sorbic acid | Sa |
E 202 | Potassium sorbate | |
E 203 | Calcium sorbate | |
E 210 | Benzoic acid | Baa |
E 211 | Sodium benzoate | |
E 212 | Potassium benzoate | |
E 213 | Calcium benzoate | |
E 214 | Ethyl-p-hydroxybenzoate | PHB |
E 215 | Sodium ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate | |
[ F9 | ||
F9 ] | ||
E 218 | Methyl p-hydroxybenzoate | |
E 219 | Sodium methyl p-hydroxybenzoate |
Textual Amendments
:
Sa and Ba used singly or in combination
:
Sa and PHB used singly or in combination
:
Sa, Ba and PHB used singly or in combination.
a This entry does not include dairy-based drinks. | ||||||
d [F4Directive 2002/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council ( OJ L 183, 12.7.2002, p. 51 ).] | ||||||
e [F4Commission Directive 1999/21/EC ( OJ L 91, 7.4.1999, p. 29 ).] | ||||||
Foodstuff | Maximum level (mg/kg or mg/l as appropriate) | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sa | Ba | PHB | Sa + Ba | Sa + PHB | Sa + Ba + PHB | |
Wine-based flavoured drinks including products covered by Regulation (EEC) No 1601/91 | 200 | |||||
Non-alcoholic flavoured drinksa | 300 | 150 | 250 Sa + 150 Ba | |||
Liquid tea concentrates and liquid fruit and herbal infusion concentrates | 600 | |||||
Grape juice, unfermented, for sacramental use | 2 000 | |||||
Wines as referred to in Regulation (EEC) No 822/87b; alcohol-free wine; fruit wine (including alcohol- free); Made wine; cider and perry (including alcohol-free) | 200 | |||||
Sød … Saft or sødet … Saft | 500 | 200 | ||||
Alcohol-free beer in keg | 200 | |||||
Mead | 200 | |||||
Spirits with less than 15 % alcohol by volume | 200 | 200 | 400 | |||
Fillings of ravioli and similar products | 1 000 | |||||
Low-sugar jams, jellies, marmalades and similar low calorie or sugar-free products and other fruit-based spreads Mermeladas | 500 | 1 000 | ||||
Candied, crystallized and glacé fruit and vegetables | 1 000 | |||||
Dried fruit | 1 000 | |||||
Frugtgrød and Rote Grütze | 1 000 | 500 | ||||
Fruit and vegetable preparations including fruit-based sauces, excluding purée, mousse, compote, salads and similar products, canned or bottled | 1 000 | |||||
Vegetables in vinegar, brine or oil (excluding olives) | 2 000 | |||||
Potato dough and pre-fried potato slices | 2 000 | |||||
Gnocchi | 1 000 | |||||
Polenta | 200 | |||||
[F5Olives and olive-based preparations | 1 000 | 500 | 1 000 | ] | ||
Jelly coatings of meat products (cooked, cured or dried); Pâté | 1 000 | |||||
Surface treatment of dried meat products | quantum satis | |||||
Semi-preserved fish products including fish roe products | 2 000 | |||||
Salted, dried fish | 200 | |||||
[ F9 ] | ||||||
Crangon crangon and Crangon vulgaris, cooked | 6 000 | |||||
Cheese, pre-packed, sliced | 1 000 | |||||
Unripened cheese | 1 000 | |||||
Processed cheese | 2 000 | |||||
Layered cheese and cheese with added foodstuffs | 1 000 | |||||
Non-heat-treated dairy-based desserts | 300 | |||||
Curdled milk | 1 000 | |||||
Liquid egg (white, yolk or whole egg) | 5 000 | |||||
Dehydrated, concentrated, frozen and deep-frozen egg products | 1 000 | |||||
Pre-packed sliced bread and rye-bread | 2 000 | |||||
[F1Partially baked, pre-packed bakery wares intended for retail sale and energy-reduced bread intended for retail sale] | 2 000 | |||||
Fine bakery wares with a water activity of more than 0,65 | 2 000 | |||||
Cereal- or potato-based snacks and coated nuts | 1 000 (max. 300 PHB) | |||||
Batters | 2 000 | |||||
Confectionery (excluding chocolate) | 1 500 (max. 300 PHB) | |||||
Chewing gum | 1 500 | |||||
Toppings (syrups for pancakes, flavoured syrups for milkshakes and ice cream; similar products) | 1 000 | |||||
Fat emulsions (excluding butter) with a fat content of 60 % or more | 1 000 | |||||
Fat emulsions with a fat content less than 60 % | 2 000 | |||||
[F5Emulsified sauces with a fat content of 60 % or more | 1 000 | 500 | 1 000 | |||
Emulsified sauces with a fat content less than 60 % | 2 000 | 1 000 | 2 000 | ] | ||
Non-emulsified sauces | 1 000 | |||||
Prepared salads | 1 500 | |||||
Mustard | 1 000 | |||||
Seasonings and condiments | 1 000 | |||||
Liquid soups and broths (excluding canned) | 500 | |||||
Aspic | 1 000 | 500 | ||||
[ F9 ] | ||||||
[F8Dietary foods for special medical purposes as defined in Directive 1999/21/EC] e excluding foods for infants and young children as referred to in Directive 89/398/EECc — dietetic formulae for weight control intended to replace total daily food intake or an individual meal | 1 500 | |||||
[F5… Mehu and Makeutettu … Mehu | 500 | 200 | ||||
Analogues of meat, fish, crustaceans and cephalopods and cheese based on protein | 2 000 | |||||
Dulce de membrillo | 1 000 | |||||
Marmelada | 1 500 | |||||
Ostkaka | 2 000 | |||||
Pasha | 1 000 | |||||
Semmelknödelteig | 2 000 | |||||
Cheese and cheese analogues (surface treatment only) | quantum satis | |||||
Cooked red beet | 2 000 | |||||
Collagen-based casings with a water activity greater than 0,6 | quantum satis | ] | ||||
[ F9 ] | ||||||
[F7Flavourings | 1 500 | ] | ||||
[F4Crustaceans and molluscs, cooked | 1 000 | 2 000 | ||||
Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC d supplied in liquid form | 2 000 | ] |
E No | Name |
---|---|
Ε 220 | Sulphur dioxide |
Ε 221 | Sodium sulphite |
Ε 222 | Sodium hydrogen sulphite |
Ε 223 | Sodium metabisulphite |
Ε 224 | Potassium metabisulphite |
Ε 226 | Calcium sulphite |
Ε 227 | Calcium hydrogen sulphite |
Ε 228 | Potassium hydrogen sulphite |
a In edible parts. | |
Foodstuff | Maximum level (mg/kg or mg/l as appropriate)Expressed as SO2 |
---|---|
Burger meat with a minimum vegetable and/or cereal content of 4 % | 450 |
Breakfast sausages | 450 |
Longaniza fresca and butifarra fresca | 450 |
Dried salted fish of the ‘Gadidae’ species | 200 |
[F8Crustaceans and cephalopods | |
| 150 a |
| |
| 150 a |
| 200 a |
| 300 a |
Crustaceans and cephalopods | |
| 50 a |
| |
| 135 a |
| 180 a |
| 270] a |
Dry biscuit | 50 |
[F8Starches (excluding starches in infant formulae, follow-on formulae and processed cereal-based foods and baby foods)] | 50 |
Sago | 30 |
Pearl barley | 30 |
[F5Dehydrated potatoes] | 400 |
Cereal- and potato-based snacks | 50 |
Peeled potatoes | 50 |
Processed potatoes (including frozen and deep-frozen potatoes) | 100 |
Potato dough | 100 |
White vegetables, dried | 400 |
White vegetables, processed (including frozen and deep-frozen white vegetables) | 50 |
Dried ginger | 150 |
Dried tomatoes | 200 |
Horseradish pulp | 800 |
Onion, garlic and shallot pulp | 300 |
Vegetables and fruits in vinegar, oil or brine (except olives and golden peppers in brine) | 100 |
Golden peppers in brine | 500 |
Processed mushrooms (including frozen mushrooms) | 50 |
Dried mushrooms | 100 |
Dried fruits | |
— apricots, peaches, grapes, prunes and figs | 2 000 |
— bananas | 1 000 |
— apples and pears | 600 |
— other (including nuts in shell) | 500 |
Dried coconut | 50 |
Candied, crystallized or glacé fruit, vegetables, angelica and citrus peel | 100 |
Jam, jelly and marmalade as defined in Directive 79/693/EEC (except extra jam and extra jelly) and other similar fruit spreads including low-calorie products | 50 |
Jams, jellies and marmelades made with sulphited fruit | 100 |
Fruit-based pie fillings | 100 |
Citrus-juice-based seasonings | 200 |
Concentrated grape juice for home wine-making | 2 000 |
Mostarda di frutta | 100 |
Jellying fruit extract, liquid pectin for sale to the final consumer | 800 |
Bottled whiteheart cherries, rehydrated dried fruit and lychees | 100 |
Bottled, sliced lemon | 250 |
[F5Sugars as defined in Directive 73/437/EEC except glucose syrup, whether or not dehydrated | 10] |
Glucose syrup, whether or not dehydrated | 20 |
Treacle and molasses | 70 |
Other sugars | 40 |
Toppings (syrups for pancakes, flavoured syrups for milkshakes and ice cream; similar products) | 40 |
Orange, grapefruit, apple and pineapple juice for bulk dispensing in catering establishments | 50 |
Lime and lemon juice | 350 |
Concentrates based on fruit juice and containing not less than 2,5 % barley (barley water) | 350 |
Other concentrates based on fruit juice or comminuted fruit; capilé groselha | 250 |
Non-alcoholic flavoured drinks containing fruit juice | 20 (carry-over from concentrates only) |
Non-alcoholic flavoured drinks containing at least 235 g/l glucose syrup | 50 |
Grape juice, unfermented, for sacramental use | 70 |
Glucose-syrup-based confectionery | 50 (carry-over from the glucose syrup only) |
Beer including low-alcohol and alcohol-free beer | 20 |
Beer with a second fermentation in the cask | 50 |
Wines | in accordance with Regulations (EEC) No 822/87, (EEC) No 4252/88, (EEC) No 2332/92 and (EEC) No 1873/84 and their implementing regulations; (pro memoria) in accordance with Regulation (EEC) No 1873/84 authorizing the offer or disposal for direct human consumption of certain imported wines which may have undergone oenological processes not provided for in Regulation (EEC) No 337/79. |
Alcohol-free wine | 200 |
Made wine | 260 |
Cider, perry, fruit wine, sparkling fruit wine (including alcohol-free products) | 200 |
Mead | 200 |
Fermentation vinegar | 170 |
Mustard, excluding Dijon mustard | 250 |
Dijon mustard | 500 |
Gelatin | 50 |
[F5Analogues of meat, fish and crustaceans based on protein | 200 |
Marinated nuts | 50 |
Vacuum packed sweetcorn | 100 |
Distilled alcoholic beverages containing whole pears | 50] |
[F4 [X1Salsicha fresca] | 450 |
Table grapes | 10 |
Fresh lychees | 10 (measured on edible parts)] |
Editorial Information
X1 Substituted by Corrigendum to Directive 2006/52/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 amending Directive 95/2/EC on food additives other than colours and sweeteners and Directive 94/35/EC on sweeteners for use in foodstuffs (Official Journal of the European Union L 204 of 26 July 2006).
a This substance may be present naturally in certain cheeses as a result of fermentation processes. | |||
E No | Name | Foodstuff | Maximum level |
---|---|---|---|
[ F10 | |||
F10. . . . .] | |||
[ F11 ] | |||
E 234 | Nisina | Semolina and tapioca puddings and similar products | 3 mg/kg |
Ripened cheese and processed cheese | 12,5 mg/kg | ||
Clotted cream | 10 mg/kg | ||
[F5 | Mascarpone | 10 mg/kg] | |
E 235 | Natamycin | Surface treatment of: | |
— hard, semi-hard and semi-soft cheese | 1 mg/dm2 surface (not present at a depth of 5 mm) | ||
— dried, cured sausages | |||
E 239 | Hexamethylene tetramine | Provolone cheese | 25 mg/kg residual amount, expressed as formaldehyde |
E 242 | Dimethyl dicarbonate | Non-alcoholic flavoured drinks | 250 mg/l ingoing amount, residues not detectable |
Alcohol-free wine | |||
Liquid-tea concentrate | |||
E 284 | Boric acid | Sturgeons' eggs (Caviar) | 4 g/kg expressed as boric acid |
E 285 | Sodium tetraborate (borax) |
Textual Amendments
[F8E No | Name | Foodstuff | Maximum amount that may be added during manufacture (expressed as NaNO 2 ) | Maximum residual level (expressed as NaNO 2 ) |
---|---|---|---|---|
E 249 | Potassium nitrite a | Meat products | 150 mg/kg | |
E 250 | Sodium nitrite a | Sterilised meat products (Fo > 3,0 ) b | 100 mg/kg | |
Traditional immersion cured meat products (1): | [X2175 mg/kg] | |||
Wiltshire bacon (1.1); Entremeada, entrecosto, chispe, orelheira e cabeça (salgados) Toucinho fumado (1.2); and similar products | [X3175 mg/kg] | |||
Wiltshire ham (1.1); and similar products | 100 mg/kg | |||
Rohschinken, nassgepökelt (1.6); and similar products | 50 mg/kg | |||
Cured tongue (1.3) | [X350 mg/kg] | |||
Traditional dry cured meat products (2): | [X2175 mg/kg] | |||
Dry cured bacon (2.1); and similar products | [X3175 mg/kg] | |||
Dry cured ham (2.1); Jamón curado, paleta curada, lomo embuchado y cecina (2.2); Presunto, presunto da pá and paio do lombo (2.3); and similar products | 100 mg/kg | |||
Rohschinken, trockengepökelt (2.5); and similar products | 50 mg/kg | |||
Other traditionally cured meat products (3): | ||||
Vysočina Selský salám Turistický trvanlivý salám Poličan Herkules Lovecký salám Dunajská klobása Paprikáš (3.5); and similar products | 180 mg/kg | |||
Rohschinken, trocken-/nassgepökelt (3.1); and similar products Jellied veal and brisket (3.2) | 50 mg/kg |
a When labelled ‘ for food use ’ , nitrite may be sold only in a mixture with salt or a salt substitute. | ||||
b Fo-value 3 is equivalent to 3 minutes heating at 121 o C (reduction of the bacterial load of one billion spores in each 1 000 cans to one spore in a thousand cans). | ||||
c Nitrates may be present in some heat-treated meat products resulting from natural conversion of nitrites to nitrates in a low-acid environment. | ||||
E No | Name | Foodstuff | Maximum amount that may be added during manufacture [X1(expressed as NaNO 3 )] | Maximum residual level [X1(expressed as NaNO 3 )] |
---|---|---|---|---|
E 251 E 252 | Potassium nitrate c Sodium nitrate c | Non-heat-treated meat products | 150 mg/kg | |
Traditional immersion cured meat products (1): | ||||
Kylmäsavustettu poronliha / Kallrökt renkött (1.4); | 300 mg/kg | |||
Wiltshire bacon and Wiltshire ham (1.1); Entremeada, entrecosto, chispe, orelheira e cabeça (salgados), Toucinho fumado (1.2); Rohschinken, nassgepökelt (1.6); and similar products | 250 mg/kg | |||
Bacon, Filet de bacon (1.5); and similar products | 250 mg/kg without added E 249 or E 250 | |||
Cured tongue (1.3) | 10 mg/kg | |||
Traditional dry cured meat products (2): | [X2250 mg/kg] | |||
Dry cured bacon and Dry cured ham (2.1); Jamón curado, paleta curada, lomo embuchado y cecina (2.2); | [X3250 mg/kg] | |||
Presunto, presunto da pá and paio do lombo (2.3); Rohschinken, trockengepökelt (2.5); and similar products | ||||
Jambon sec, jambon sel sec et autres pièces maturées séchées similaires (2.4) | 250 mg/kg without added E 249 or E 250 | |||
Other traditionally cured meat products (3): | [X2300 mg/kg (without added E 249 or E 250)] | |||
Rohwürste (Salami and Kantwurst) (3.3); | [X3300 mg/kg (without added E 249 or E 250)] | |||
Rohschinken, trocken-/nassgepökelt (3.1); and similar products | 250 mg/kg | |||
Salchichón y chorizo tradicionales de larga curación (3.4); Saucissons secs (3.6); and similar products | 250 mg/kg (without added E 249 or E 250) | |||
Jellied veal and brisket (3.2); | 10 mg/kg | |||
Hard, semi-hard and semi-soft cheese | 150 mg/kg in the cheese milk or equivalent level if added after removal of whey and addition of water | |||
Dairy-based cheese analogue | ||||
Pickled herring and sprat | 500 mg/kg |
Editorial Information
X2 Deleted by Corrigendum to Directive 2006/52/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 amending Directive 95/2/EC on food additives other than colours and sweeteners and Directive 94/35/EC on sweeteners for use in foodstuffs (Official Journal of the European Union L 204 of 26 July 2006).
X3 Inserted by Corrigendum to Directive 2006/52/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 July 2006 amending Directive 95/2/EC on food additives other than colours and sweeteners and Directive 94/35/EC on sweeteners for use in foodstuffs (Official Journal of the European Union L 204 of 26 July 2006).
a Propionic acid and its salts may be present in certain fermented products resulting from the fermentation process following good manufacturing practice. | |||
b [F7Council Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 of 17 May 1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine ( OJ L 179, 14.7.1999, p.1 ). Regulation as last amended by Commission Regulation (EC) No 1795/2003 ( OJ L 262, 14.10.2003, p. 1 ). | |||
c Commission Regulation (EC) No 1622/2000 of 24 July 2000 laying down certain detailed rules for implementing Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 on the common organisation of the market in wine and establishing a Community code of oenological practices and processes ( OJ L 194, 31.7.2000, p.1 ). Regulation as last amended by Regulation (EC) No 1410/2003 ( OJ L 201, 8.8.2003, p. 9 ).] | |||
E No | Name | Foodstuff | Maximum level |
---|---|---|---|
E 280 E 281 E 282 E 283 | Propionic acid Sodium propionate Calcium propionate Potassium propionate | Pre-packed sliced bread and rye bread | 3 000 mg/kg expressed as propionic acid |
Energy reduced bread Partially baked, pre-packed bread Pre-packed fine bakery wares (including flour confectionery) with a water activity of more than 0,65 Pre-packed Rolls, and pitta | 2 000 mg/kg expressed as propionic acid | ||
Christmas pudding Pre-packed bread | 1 000 mg/kg expressed as propionic acid | ||
[F5 | Prepacked pølsebrød, boller and dansk flutes | 2 000 mg/kg expressed as propionic acid | |
Cheese and cheese analogues (surface treatment only) | quantum satis] | ||
E 1105 | Lysozyme | Ripened cheese | quantum satis |
[F7 | Wine in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1493/1999 b and its implementing Regulation (EC) No 1622/2000 c | (pro memoria)] |
[F8The * in the table refers to the proportionality rule: when combinations of gallates, TBHQ, BHA and BHT are used, the individual levels must be reduced proportionally.] U.K.
E No | Name | Foodstuff | Maximum level (mg/kg) |
---|---|---|---|
[F8 [X1E 310 | Propyl gallate | Fats and oils for the professional manufacture of heat-treated foodstuffs | 200*(gallates, TBHQ and BHA, individually or in combination) |
E 311 | Octyl gallate | Frying oil and frying fat, excluding olive pomace oil | 100*(BHT) |
E 312 | Dodecyl gallate | ||
E 319 | Tertiary-butyl hydroquinone (TBHQ) | Lard; fish oil; beef, poultry and sheep fat | both expressed on fat |
E 320 | Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) | Cake mixes Cereal-based snack foods Milk powder for vending machines | 200 (gallates, TBHQ and BHA, individually or in combination) |
E 321 | Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) | Dehydrated soups and broths Sauces Dehydrated meat Processed nuts Pre-cooked cereals | expressed on fat |
Seasonings and condiments | 200 (gallates and BHA, individually or in combination) expressed on fat | ||
Dehydrated potatoes | 25 (gallates, TBHQ and BHA, individually or in combination) | ||
Chewing gum Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC | 400 (gallates, TBHQ, BHT and BHA, individually or in combination) | ||
Essential oils | 1 000 (gallates, TBHQ and BHA, individually or in combination) | ||
Flavourings other than essential oils | 100 * (gallates, individually or in combination) 200 * (TBHQ and BHA, individually or in combination)] ] | ||
E 315 E 316 | Erytorbic acid Sodium erythorbate | [F1Cured meat products and preserved meat products] | 500 expressed as erythorbic acid |
Preserved and semi-preserved fish products | 1 500 expressed as erythorbic acid | ||
Frozen and deep-frozen fish with red skin | |||
[F4E 586 | 4-Hexylresorcinol | Fresh, frozen and deep-frozen crustaceans | 2 mg/kg as residues in crustacean meat] |
The maximum levels of use indicated refer to foodstuffs ready for consumption prepared following manufacturers' instructions.U.K.
b E 493 only. | |||
c E 492 only. | |||
d Asbestos free. | |||
e E 553b only. | |||
f If E 950, E 951, E 957 and E 959 are used in combination in chewing gum, the maximum level for each is reduced proportionally. | |||
g [F5These substances may not be used to produce dehydrated foodstuffs intended to rehydrate on ingestion.] | |||
i [F7Spice oleoresins are defined as extracts of spices from which the extraction solvent has been evaporated leaving a mixture of the volatile oil and resinous material from the spice.] | |||
E No | Name | Foodstuff | Maximum level |
---|---|---|---|
E 297 | Fumaric acid | (pro memoria) Wine in accordance with Regulation (EEC) No 1873/84 authorizing the offer or disposal for direct human consumption of certain imported wines which may have undergone oenological processes not provided for in Regulation (EEC) No 337/79 | |
Fillings and toppings for fine bakery wares | 2,5 g/kg | ||
Sugar confectionery | 1 g/kg | ||
Gel-like desserts Fruit-flavoured desserts Dry powdered dessert mixes | 4 g/kg | ||
Instant powders for fruit based drinks | 1 g/l | ||
[F5Instant products for preparation of flavoured tea and herbal infusions | 1 g/kg] | ||
Chewing gum | 2 g/kg | ||
[F5In the following applications the indicated maximum levels of phosphoric acid and the phosphates E 338, E 339, E 340, E 341, E 343, E 450, E 451 and E 452 may be added individually or in combination (expressed as P 2 O 5 ): | |||
E 338 | Phosphoric acid | Non-alcoholic flavoured drinks | 700 mg/l |
Sterilised and UHT milk | 1 g/l | ||
Candied fruits | 800 mg/kg | ||
Fruit preparations | 800 mg/kg | ||
E 339 | Sodium phosphates | Partly dehydrated milk with less than 28 % solids | 1 g/kg |
(i) Monosodium phosphate | Partly dehydrated milk with more than 28 % solids | 1,5 g/kg | |
(ii) Disodium phosphate | Dried milk and dried skimmed milk | 2,5 g/kg | |
(iii) Trisodium phosphate | Pasteurised, sterilised and UHT creams | 5 g/kg | |
Whipped cream and vegetable fat analogues | 5 g/kg | ||
Unripened cheese (except Mozzarella ) | 2 g/kg | ||
E 340 | Potassium phosphates | Processed cheese and processed cheese analogues | 20 g/kg |
(i) Monopotassium phosphate | Meat products | 5 g/kg | |
(ii) Dipotassium phosphate | Sport drinks and prepared table waters | 0,5 g/l | |
(iii) Tripotassium phosphate | [F8Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC] | quantum satis | |
Salt and its substitutes | 10 g/kg | ||
Vegetable ptotein drinks | 20 g/l | ||
E 341 | Calcium phosphates | Beverage whiteners | 30 g/kg |
(i) Monocalcium phosphate | Beverage whiteners for vending machines | 50 g/kg | |
(ii) Dicalcium phosphate | Edible ices | 1 g/kg | |
(iii) Tricalcium phosphate | Desserts | 3 g/kg | |
Dry powdered dessert mixes | 7 g/kg | ||
E 343 | Magnesium phosphates | Fine bakery wares | 20 g/kg |
(i) Monomagnesium phosphate | Flour | 2,5 g/kg | |
(ii) Dimagnesium phosphate | Flour, self-raising | 20 g/kg | |
Soda bread | 20 g/kg | ||
Liquid egg (white, yolk or whole egg) | 10 g/kg | ||
E 450 | Diphosphates | Sauces | 5 g/kg |
(i) Disodium diphosphate | Soups and broths | 3 g/kg | |
(ii) Trisodium diphosphate | Instant tea and instant herbal infusions | 2 g/kg | |
(iii) Tetrasodium diphosphate | [F10Cider and perry] | [F102 g/l] | |
(v) (SIC! (iv)) Tetrapotassium diphosphate | Chewing-gum | quantum satis | |
Dried powdered foodstuffs | 10 g/kg | ||
(vi) (SIC! (v)) Dicalcium diphosphate | Chocolate and malt dairy-based drinks | 2 g/l | |
(vii) (SIC! (vi)) Calcium dihydrogen diphosphate | Alcoholic drinks (excluding wine and beer) | 1 g/l | |
Breakfast cereals | 5 g/kg | ||
Snacks | 5 g/kg | ||
E 451 | Triphosphates | Surimi | 1 g/kg |
Fish and crustacean paste | 5 g/kg | ||
(i) Pentasodium triphosphate | Toppings (syrups for pancakes, flavoured syrups for milkshakes and ice cream; similar products) | 3 g/kg | |
(ii) Pentapotassium triphosphate | Special formulae for particular nutritional uses | 5 g/kg | |
Glazings for meat and vegetable products | 4 g/kg | ||
E 452 | Polyphosphates | Sugar confectionery | 5 g/kg |
(i) Sodium polyphosphate | Icing sugar | 10 g/kg | |
(ii) Potassium polyphosphate | Noodles | 2 g/kg | |
(iii) Sodium calcium polyphosphate | Batters | 12 g/kg | |
(iv) Calcium polyphosphate | Fillets of unprocessed fish, frozen and deep-frozen | 5 g/kg | |
Unprocessed and processed molluscs and crustaceans frozen and deep-frozen | 5 g/kg | ||
Processed potato products (including frozen, deep-frozen, chilled and dried processed products) and pre-fried frozen and deep-frozen potatoes | 5 g/kg | ||
Spreadable fats excluding butter | 5 g/kg | ||
Soured-cream butter | 2 g/kg | ||
Canned crustacean products | 1 g/kg | ||
Waterbased emulsion sprays for coating baking tins | 30 g/kg | ||
Coffee based drinks for vending machines | 2 g/l | ||
[F7Flavourings | 40 g/kg] | ||
E 468 | Crosslinked sodium carboxy methyl cellulose | [F8Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC supplied in solid form] | 30 g/kg] |
E 431 | Polyoxyethylene (40) stearate | (pro memoria) Wine in accordance with Regulation (EEC) No 1873/84 authorizing the offer or disposal for direct human consumption of certain imported wines which may have undergone oenological processes not provided for in Regulation (EEC) No 337/79 | |
E 353 | Metatartaric acid | Wine in accordance with Regulations (EEC) No 822/87, (EEC) No 4252/88, (EEC) No 2332/92 and (EEC) No 1873/84 and their implementing regulations | |
Made wine | 100 mg/l | ||
E 355 E 356 E 357 | Adipic acid Sodium adipate Potassium adipate | Fillings and toppings for fine bakery wares Dry powdered dessert mixes Gel-like desserts Fruit-flavoured desserts Powders for home preparation of drinks | 2 g/kg 1 g/kg 6 g/kg 1 g/kg 10 g/l expressed as adipic acid |
E 363 | Succinic acid | Desserts | 6 g/kg |
Soups and broths | 5 g/kg | ||
Powders for home preparation of drinks | 3 g/l | ||
[F8E 385 | Calcium disodium ethylene diamine tetra-acetate (Calcium disodium EDTA) | Emulsified sauces | 75 mg/kg |
Canned and bottled pulses, legumes, mushrooms and artichokes | 250 mg/kg | ||
Canned and bottled crustaceans and molluscs | 75 mg/kg | ||
Canned and bottled fish | 75 mg/kg | ||
Spreadable fats as defined in Annexes B and C to Regulation (EC) No 2991/94 a , having a fat content of 41 % or less | 100 mg/kg | ||
Frozen and deep-frozen crustaceans | 75 mg/kg | ||
[X1Libamáj, egészben és tömbben] | 250 mg/kg] | ||
E 405 | Propane-1, 2-diol alginate | Fat emulsions | 3 g/kg |
Fine bakery wares | 2 g/kg | ||
Fillings, toppings and coatings for fine bakery wares and desserts | 5 g/kg | ||
Sugar confectionery | 1,5 g/kg | ||
Water-based edible ices | 3 g/kg | ||
Cereal- and potato-based snacks | 3 g/kg | ||
Sauces | 8 g/kg | ||
Beer | 100 mg/l | ||
Chewing gum | 5 g/kg | ||
Fruit and vegetable preparations | 5 g/kg | ||
Non-alcoholic flavoured drinks | 300 mg/l | ||
Emulsified liqueur | 10 g/l | ||
[F8Dietary foods for special medical purposes as defined in Directive 1999/21/EC] — Dietetic formulae for weight control intended to replace total daily food intake or an individual meal | 1,2 g/kg | ||
[F8Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC] | 1 g/kg | ||
[F5Cider excluding cidre bouché | 100 mg/l] | ||
E 416 | Karaya gum | Cereal- and potato-based snacks | 5 g/kg |
Nut coatings | 10 g/kg | ||
Fillings, toppings and coatings for fine bakery wares | 5 g/kg | ||
Desserts | 6 g/kg | ||
Emulsified sauces | 10 g/kg | ||
Egg-based liqueurs | 10 g/l | ||
[F8Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC] | quantum satis | ||
Chewing gum | 5 g/kg | ||
[F7Flavourings | 50 g/kg] | ||
E 420 E 421 E 953 E 965 E 966 E 967 | Sorbitol (i) Sorbitol (ii) Sorbitol syrup Mannitol Isomalt Maltitol (i) Maltitol (ii) Maltitol syrup Lactitol Xylitol | Foodstuffs in general (except drinks and those foodstuffs referred to in Article 2 (3)) Frozen and deep-frozen unprocessed fish, crustaceans, molluscs and cephalopods Liqueurs | quantum satis (for purposes other than sweetening) |
[F4E 968 | Erythritol | Foodstuffs in general (except drinks and those foodstuffs referred to in Article 2(3)) | quantum satis |
Frozen and deep-frozen unprocessed fish, crustaceans, molluscs and cephalopods | quantum satis | ||
Liqueurs | quantum satis | ||
For purposes other than sweetening] | |||
E 432 E 433 E 434 E 435 E 436 | Polyoxyethylen sorbitan monolaurate (polysorbate 20) Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80) Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate (polysorbate 40) Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate (polysorbate 60) Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate (polysorbate 65) | Fine bakery wares Fat emulsions for baking purposes Milk and cream analogues Edible ices Desserts Sugar confectionery Emulsified sauces Soups Chewing gum [F8Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC] [F8Dietary foods for special medical purposes as defined in Directive 1999/21/EC] — Dietetic formulae for weight control intended to replace total daily food intake or an individual meal | 3 g/kg 10 g/kg 5 g/kg 1 g/kg 3 g/kg 1 g/kg 5 g/kg 1 g/kg 5 g/kg quantum satis 1 g/kg Individually or in combination |
[F7 | Flavourings, except liquid smoke flavourings and flavourings based on spice oleoresins i | 10 g/kg | |
Foodstuffs containing liquid smoke flavourings and flavourings based on spice oleoresins | 1 g/kg] | ||
E 442 | Ammonium phosphatides | [F5Cocoa and chocolate products as defined in Directive 73/241/EEC including fillings] | 10 g/kg |
[F5Confectionery based on these products] | 10 g/kg | ||
E 444 | Sucrose acetate isobutyrate | Non-alcoholic flavoured cloudy drinks | 300 mg/l |
[F7Flavoured cloudy spirit drinks containing less than 15 % alcohol by volume | 300 mg/l] | ||
E 445 | Glycerol esters of wood rosins | Non-alcoholic flavoured cloudy drinks | 100 mg/l |
[F5Surface treatment of citrus fruit | 50 mg/kg] | ||
[F3Cloudy spirit drinks in accordance with Council Regulation (EEC) No 1576/89 laying down general rules on the definition, description and presentation of spirit drinks h | 100 mg/l | ||
Cloudy spirit drinks containing less than 15 % alcohol by volume | 100 mg/l] | ||
E 473 E 474 | Sucrose esters of fatty acids Sucroglycerides | Canned liquid coffee Heat-treated meat products | 1 g/l 5 g/kg (on fat) |
Fat emulsions for baking purposes | 10 g/kg | ||
Fine bakery wares | 10 g/kg | ||
Beverage whiteners | 20 g/kg | ||
Edible ices | 5 g/kg | ||
Sugar confectionery | 5 g/kg | ||
Desserts | 5 g/kg | ||
Sauces | 10 g/kg | ||
Soups and broths | 2 g/kg | ||
Fresh fruits, surface treatment | quantum satis | ||
Non-alcoholic aniseed-based drinks | 5 g/l | ||
Non-alcoholic coconut and almond drinks | 5 g/l | ||
Spirituous beverages (excluding wine and beer) | 5 g/l | ||
Powders for the preparation of hot beverages | 10 g/l | ||
Dairy-based drinks | 5 g/l | ||
[F8Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC] | quantum satis | ||
[F8Dietary foods for special medical purposes as defined in Directive 1999/21/EC]; dietetic formulae for weight control intended to replace total daily food intake or an individual meal | 5 g/kg | ||
Chewing gum | 10 g/kg Individually or in combination | ||
[F5Cream analogues | 5 g/kg | ||
Sterilised cream and sterilised cream with reduced fat content | 5 g/kg] | ||
E 475 | Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids | Fine bakery wares | 10 g/kg |
Emulsified liqueurs | 5 g/l | ||
Egg products | 1 g/kg | ||
Beverage whiteners | 0,5 g/kg | ||
Chewing gum | 5 g/kg | ||
Fat emulsions | 5 g/kg | ||
Milk and cream analogues | 5 g/kg | ||
Sugar confectionery | 2 g/kg | ||
Desserts | 2 g/kg | ||
[F8Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC] | quantum satis | ||
[F8Dietary foods for special medical purposes as defined in Directive 1999/21/EC] — Dietetic formulae for weight control intended to replace total daily food intake or an individual meal | 5 g/kg | ||
Granola-type breakfast cereals | 10 g/kg | ||
[F5E 476 | Polyglycerol polyricinoleate | Spreadable fats as defined in Annexes A, B and C of Regulation (EC) No 2991/94 having a fat content of 41 % or less | 4 g/kg |
Similar spreadable products with a fat content of less than 10 % fat | 4 g/kg | ||
Dressings | 4 g/kg] | ||
Cocoa-based confectionery, including chocolate | 5 g/kg | ||
E 477 | Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids | Fine bakery wares | 5 g/kg |
Fat emulsions for baking purposes | 10 g/kg | ||
Milk and cream analogues | 5 g/kg | ||
Beverage whiteners | 1 g/kg | ||
Edible ices | 3 g/kg | ||
Sugar confectionery | 5 g/kg | ||
Desserts | 5 g/kg | ||
Whipped dessert toppings other than cream | 30 g/kg | ||
[F8Dietary foods for special medical purposes as defined in Directive 1999/21/EC] — Dietetic formulae for weight control intended to replace total daily food intake or an individual meal | 1 g/kg | ||
E 479b | Thermally oxidized soya bean oil interacted with mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | Fat emulsions for frying purposes | 5 g/kg |
E 481 E 482 | Sodium stearoyl-2- lactylate Calcium stearoyl-2- lactylate | Fine bakery wares Quick-cook rice Breakfast cereals | 5 g/kg 4 g/kg 5 g/kg |
Emulsified liqueur | 8 g/l | ||
Spirits with less than 15 % alcohol by volume | 8 g/l | ||
Cereal-based snacks | 2 g/kg | ||
Chewing gum | 2 g/kg | ||
Fat emulsions | 10 g/kg | ||
Desserts | 5 g/kg | ||
Sugar confectionery | 5 g/kg | ||
Beverage whiteners | 3 g/kg | ||
Cereal- and potato-based snacks | 5 g/kg | ||
Minced and diced canned meat products | 4 g/kg | ||
Powders for the preparation of hot beverages | 2 g/l | ||
[F8Dietary foods for special medical purposes as defined in Directive 1999/21/EC] — Dietetic formulae for weight control intended to replace total daily food intake or an individual meal | 2 g/kg | ||
Bread (except that referred to in Annex II) | 3 g/kg | ||
Mostarda di frutta | 2 g/kg Individually or in combination | ||
E 483 | Stearyl tartrate | Bakery wares (except breads referred to in Annex II) | 4 g/kg |
Desserts | 5 g/kg | ||
E 491 E 492 E 493 E 494 E 495 | Sorbitan monostearate Sorbitan tristearate Sorbitan monolaurate Sorbitan monooleate Sorbitan monopalmitate | Fine bakery wares Toppings and coatings for fine bakery wares Jelly marmalade Fat emulsions | 10 g/kg 5 g/kg 25 mg/kgb 10 g/kg |
Milk and cream analogues | 5 g/kg | ||
Beverage whiteners | 5 g/kg | ||
Liquid tea concentrates and liquid fruit and herbal infusions concentrates | 0,5 g/l | ||
Edible ices | 0,5 g/kg | ||
Desserts | 5 g/kg | ||
Sugar confectionery | 5 g/kg | ||
Cocoa-based confectionery, including chocolate | 10 g/kgc | ||
Emulsified sauces | 5 g/kg | ||
[F8Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC] | quantum satis | ||
Yeast for baking | quantum satis | ||
Chewing gum | 5 g/kg | ||
[F8Dietary foods for special medical purposes as defined in Directive 1999/21/EC]; dietetic formulae for weight control intended to replace total daily food intake or an individual meal | 5 g/kg | ||
(pro memoria) For E 491 only, wine in accordance with Regulation (EEC) No 1873/84 authorizing the offer or disposal for direct human consumption of certain imported wines which may have undergone oenological processes not provided for in Regulation (EEC) No 337/79 | Individually or in combination | ||
E 512 | Stannous chloride | Canned and bottled white asparagus | 25 mg/kg as Sn |
E 520 E 521 E 522 E 523 | Aluminium sulphate Aluminium sodium sulphate Aluminium potassium sulphate Aluminium ammonium sulphate | Egg white Candied, crystallized and glacé fruit and vegetables | 30 mg/kg 200 mg/kg Individually or in combination, expressed as aluminium |
E 541 | Sodium aluminium phosphate, acidic | Fine bakery wares (scones and sponge wares only) | 1 g/kg expressed as aluminium |
E 535 E 536 E 538 | Sodium ferrocyanide Potassium ferrocyanide Calcium ferrocyanide | Salt and its substitutes | Individually or in combination, 20 mg/kg as anhydrous potassium ferrocyanide |
[F7E 551 | Silicon dioxide | Flavourings | 50 g/kg] |
E 551 E 552 E 553a E 553b E 554 E 555 E 556 E 559 | Silicon dioxide Calcium silicate | Dried powdered foodstuffs (including sugars) Salt and its substitutes [F8Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC] Foodstuffs in tablet and coated tablet form [F5Sliced or grated hard, semi-hard and processed cheese] [F5Sliced or grated cheese analogues and processed cheese analogues] | 10 g/kg 10 g/kg 10 g/kg quantum satis [F510 g/kg] |
Chewing gum | quantum satis e | ||
Rice | |||
Sausages (surface treatment only) | |||
[F5 | Seasonings | 30 g/kg | |
Confectionery excluding chocolate (surface treatment only) | quantum satis | ||
Tin-greasing products | 30 g/kg] | ||
E 579 E 585 | Ferrous gluconate Ferrous lactate | Olives darkened by oxidation | 150 mg/kg as Fe |
E 620 E 621 E 622 E 623 E 624 E 625 | Glutamic acid Monosodium glutamate Monopotassium glutamate Calcium diglutamate Monoammonium glutamate Magnesium diglutamate | Foodstuffs in general (except those referred to in Article 2 (3)) | 10 g/kg Individually or in combination |
Condiments and seasonings | quantum satis | ||
E 626 E 627 E 628 E 629 E 630 E 631 E 632 E 633 | Guanylic acid Disodium guanylate Dipotassium guanylate Calcium guanylate Inosinic acid Disodium inosinate Dipotassium inosinate Calcium inosinate | Foodstuffs in general (except those referred to in Article 2 (3)) Seasonings and condiments | 500 mg/kg individually or in combination, expressed as guanylic acid quantum satis |
E 634 | Calcium 5'-ribonucleotides | ||
E 635 | Disodium 5'-ribonucleotides | ||
E 900 | Dimethyl polysiloxane | Jam, jellies and marmalades as defined in Directive 79/693/EEC and similar fruit spreads, including low calorie products | 10 mg/kg |
Soups and broths | 10 mg/kg | ||
Oils and fats for frying | 10 mg/kg | ||
Confectionery (excluding chocolate) | 10 mg/kg | ||
Non-alcoholic flavoured drinks | 10 mg/l | ||
Pineapple juice | 10 mg/l | ||
Canned and bottled fruit and vegetables | 10 mg/kg | ||
Chewing gum | 100 mg/kg | ||
(pro memoria) Wine in accordance with Regulation (EEC) No 1873/84 authorizing the offer or disposal for direct human consumption of certain imported wines which may have undergone oenological processes not provided for in Regulation (EEC) No 337/79 | |||
Sød…Saft | 10 mg/l | ||
Batters | 10 mg/kg | ||
[F5Cider excluding cidre bouché | 10 mg/l] | ||
[F7Flavourings | 10 mg/kg] | ||
E 901 E 902 [F10E 903] E 904 | Beeswax, white and yellow Candelilla wax [F10Carnauba wax] Shellac | As glazing agents only for:
| quantum satis |
[F8Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC] | quantum satis | ||
Fresh citrus fruits, melons, apples and pears (surface treatment only) | quantum satis | ||
[F5Peaches and pineapples (surface treatment only) | quantum satis | ||
[F7E 903 | Carnauba wax | As glazing agents only: | |
— confectionery (including chocolate) | 500 mg/kg | ||
1 200 mg/kg (only for chewing gum) | |||
— small products of fine bakery wares coated with chocolate | 200 mg/kg | ||
— snacks | 200 mg/kg | ||
— nuts | 200 mg/kg | ||
— coffee beans | 200 mg/kg | ||
— [F8food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC] | 200 mg/kg | ||
— fresh citrus fruits, melons, apples, pears, peaches and pineapples (surface treatment only) | 200 mg/kg] | ||
E 905 | Microcrystalline wax | Surface treatment of:
| quantum satis] |
E 912 | Montan acid esters | Fresh citrus fruits (surface treatment only) | quantum satis |
E 914 | Oxidized polyethylene wax | ||
[F5 | Fresh melon, mango, papaya, avocado and pineapple (surface treatment only) | quantum satis] | |
E 927b | Carbamide | Chewing gum without added sugars | 30 g/kg |
E 950 | Acesulfame-K | Chewing gum with added sugars | 800 mg/kg |
E 951 | Aspartame | 2 500 mg/kg | |
E 957 | Thaumatin | 10 mg/kg (as flavour enhancer only)f | |
[F5Water-based flavoured non-alcoholic drinks | 0,5 mg/l | ||
Desserts — dairy and non dairy | 5 mg/kg (as flavour enhancer only)] | ||
E 959 | Neohesperidine DC | Chewing gum with added sugars | 150 mg/kgf |
[F5Spreadable fats as defined in Annexes B and C of Regulation (EC) No 2991/94 | 5 mg/kg] | ||
Meat products | 5 mg/kg (as flavour enhancer only) | ||
Fruit jellies | |||
Vegetable proteins | |||
E 999 | Quillaia extract | Water-based flavoured non-alcoholic drinks | 200 mg/l calculated as anhydrous extract |
[F5Cider excluding cidre bouché | 200 mg/l calculated as anhydrous extract] | ||
E 1201 | Polyvinylpyrrolidone | [F8Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC in tablet and coated tablet form] | quantum satis |
E 1202 | Polyvinylpolypyrrolidone | ||
E 1505 | Triethyl citrate | Dried egg white | quantum satis |
[F5E 1518 | Glyceryl triacetate (triacetin) | Chewing gum | quantum satis |
E 459 | Beta-cyclodextrine | Foodstuffs in tablet and coated tablet form | quantum satis |
[F7Encapsulated flavourings in | |||
— flavoured teas and flavoured powdered instant drinks | 500 mg/l | ||
— flavoured snacks | 1 g/kg in foodstuffs as consumed or as reconstituted according to the instructions of the manufacturer] | ||
E 425 | Konjac g | [F12Foodstuffs in general (except those referred to in Article 2(3) and jelly confectionery including jelly-mini-cups)] | 10 g/kg individually or in combination |
(i) Konjac gum | |||
(ii) Konjac glucomannane] | |||
[F3E 650 | Zinc acetate | Chewing gum | 1 000 mg/kg |
E 943a E 943b E 944 | Butane Iso-butane Propane | Vegetable oil pan spray (for professional use only) Water-based emulsion spray | quantum satis] |
[F7E 907 | Hydrogenated poly-1-decene | As glazing agent for | |
— sugar confectionery | 2 g/kg | ||
— dried fruits | 2 g/kg | ||
[F8 [X1E 1505 | Triethyl citrate | Flavourings | 3 g/kg from all sources in foodstuffs as consumed or as reconstituted according to the instructions of the manufacturer; individually or in combination. In the case of beverages, with the exception of cream liqueurs, the maximum level of E 1520 shall be 1 g/l. |
E 1517 | Glyceryl diacetate (diacetin) | ||
E 1518 | Glyceryl triacetate (triacetin) | ||
E 1520 | Propan-1,2-diol (propylene glycol)] ] | ||
E 1519 | Benzyl alcohol | Flavourings for | |
— liqueurs, aromatised wines, aromatised wine-based drinks and aromatised wine-products cocktails | 100 mg/l | ||
— confectionery including chocolate and fine bakery wares | 250 mg/kg from all sources in foodstuffs as consumed or as reconstituted according to instruction of the manufacturer] | ||
[F4 [X1E 426 | Soybean hemicellulose | Dairy-based drinks intended for retail sale | 5 g/l |
Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC | 1,5 g/l | ||
Emulsified sauces | 30 g/l | ||
Pre-packaged fine bakery wares intended for retail sale | 10 g/kg | ||
Pre-packaged ready to eat oriental noodles intended for retail sale | 10 g/kg | ||
Pre-packaged ready to eat rice intended for retail sale | 10 g/kg | ||
Pre-packaged processed potato and rice products (including frozen, deep-frozen, chilled and dried processed products) intended for retail sale | 10 g/kg | ||
Dehydrated, concentrated, frozen and deep-frozen egg products | 10 g/kg | ||
Jelly confectionery, except jelly mini-cups | 10 g/kg] ] | ||
[F4 [X1E 1204 | Pullulan | Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC in capsule and tablet form | quantum satis |
Breath freshening micro-sweets in the form of films | quantum satis | ||
E 1452 | Starch Aluminium Octenyl Succinate | Encapsulated vitamin preparations in food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC | 35 g/kg in food supplement] ] |
Textual Amendments
Not included in this list are:U.K.
Substances generally considered as foodstuffs;
Substances referred to in Article 1 (5);
Substances having primarily an acid or acidity regulator function, such as citric acid and ammonium hydroxide.
E No | Name | Restricted use |
---|---|---|
[F2E 1520 | Propane-1,2-diol (propylene glycol) | Colours, emulsifiers, antioxidants and enzymes (maximum 1 g/kg in the foodstuff)] |
E 422 | Glycerol | |
E 420 | Sorbitol | |
E 421 | Mannitol | |
E 953 | Isomalt | |
E 965 | Maltitol | |
E 966 | Lactitol | |
E 967 | Xylitol | |
[F4E 968 | Erythritol] | |
E 400-404 | Alginic acid and its sodium, potassium, calcium and ammonium salts | |
E 405 | Propan-1,2-diol alginate | |
E 406 | Agar | |
E 407 | Carrageenan | |
E 410 | Locust bean gum | |
E 412 | Guar gum | |
E 413 | Tragacanth | |
E 414 | Acacia gum (gum arabic) | |
E 415 | Xanthan gumm | |
E 440 | Pectins | |
E 432 | Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate (polysorbate 20) | Antifoaming agents |
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 442 | Ammonium phosphatiders | Antioxidants |
E 460 | Cellulose (microcrystalline or powdered) | |
E 461 | Methyl cellulose | |
[F4E 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 | ||
E 322 | Lecithins | Colours and fat-soluble antioxidants |
E 432-436 | Polysorbates 20, 40, 60, 65 and 80 | |
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 472c | Citric 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 473 | Sucrose esters of fatty acids | |
E 475 | Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids | Colours and anti-foaming agents |
E 491 | Sorbitan monostearate | |
E 492 | Sorbitan tristearate | |
E 493 | Sorbitan monolaurate | |
E 494 | Sorbitan monooleate | |
E 495 | Sorbitan monopalmitate | |
E 1404 | Oxidized 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 170 | Calcium carbonates | |
E 263 | Calcium acetate | |
E 331 | Sodium citrates | |
E 332 | Potassium citrates | |
E 341 | Calcium phosphates | |
E 501 | Potassium carbonates | |
E 504 | Magnesium carbonates | |
E 508 | Potassium chloride | |
E 509 | Calcium chloride | |
E 511 | Magnesium chloride | |
E 514 | Sodium sulphate | |
E 515 | Potassium sulphate | |
E 516 | Calcium sulphate | |
E 517 | Ammonium sulphate | |
E 577 | Potassium gluconate | |
E 640 | Glycine and its sodium salt | |
E 1505 | Triethyl citrate | |
E 1518 | Glyceryl triacetate (triacetin) | |
E 551 | Silicon dioxide | Emulsifiers and colours, max. 5 % [F4For E 551: in E 171 titanium dioxide and E 172 iron oxides and hydroxides (max. 90 % relative to the pigment)] |
E 552 | Calcium silicate | |
E 553b | Talc | Colours, max. 5 % |
E 558 | Bentonite | |
E 559 | Aluminium silicate (Kaolin) | |
E 901 | Beeswax | Colours |
E 1200 | Polidextrose | |
E 1201 | Polyvinylpyrrolidone | Sweeteners |
E 1202 | Polyvinylpolypyrrolidone | |
[F5E 322 | Lecithins | Glazing agents for fruit |
E 432-E 436 | Polysorbates | |
E 470 a | Sodium, potassium and calcium salts of fatty acids | |
E 471 | Mono and diglycerides of fatty acids | |
E 491-E 495 | Sorbitans | |
E 570 | Fatty acids | |
E 900 | Dimethylpolysiloxane | |
Polyethyleneglycol 6000 | Sweeteners | |
E 425 | Konjac | |
(i) Konjac-gum | ||
(ii) Konjac-glucomannane | ||
E 459 | Beta-cyclodextrine | 1 g/kg |
E 1451 | Acetylated oxidised starch | |
E 468 | Cross linked sodium carboxy methyl cellulose | Sweeteners |
[F7 | Cross-linked cellulose gum | ] |
E 469 | Enzymatically hydrolysed carboxy methyl cellulose | ] |
[F7E 555 | Potassium aluminium silicate | In E 171 titanium dioxide and E 172 iron oxides and hydroxides (max 90 % relative to the pigment)] |
[F5Formulae and [F8processed cereal-based foods and baby foods] for infants and young children may contain E 414 (acacia gum, gum arabic) and E 551 (silicon dioxide) resulting from the addition of nutrient preparations containing not more than 150 g/kg of E 414 and 10 g/kg of E 551, as well as E 421 (mannitol) when used as a carrier for vitamin B 12 (not less than one part vitamin B 12 to 1 000 parts mannitol). The carry over of E 414 in the product ready for consumption should not be more than 10 mg/kg. U.K.
[F7Formulae and [F8processed cereal-based foods and baby foods] for infants and young children may contain E 1450 starch sodium octenyl succinate resulting from the addition of vitamin preparations or polyunsaturated fatty acid preparations. The carry over of E 1450 in the product ready for consumption is not to be more than 100 mg/kg from vitamin preparations and 1 000 mg/kg from polyunsaturated fatty acid preparations.] U.K.
Formulae and [F8processed cereal-based foods and baby foods] for infants and young children may contain E 301 (sodium L-ascorbate), used at QS level in coatings of nutrient preparations containing polyunsaturated fatty acids. The carry over of E 301 in the product ready for consumption should not be more than 75 mg/l.] U.K.
The maximum levels of use indicated refer to foodstuffs ready for consumption prepared following manufacturers' instructions.U.K.
E No | Name | Maximum level |
---|---|---|
E 270 | Lactic acid (L(+)-form only) | quantum satis |
E 330 | Citric acid | quantum satis |
E 338 | Phosphoric acid | In conformity with the limits set in Annex I to Directive 91/321/EEC |
E 306 E 307 E 308 E 309 | Tocopherol-rich extract Alfa-tocopherol Gamma-tocopherol Delta-tocopherol | 10 mg/l individually or in combination |
E 322 | Lecithins | 1 g/l |
E 471 | Mono- and diglycerides | 4 g/l |
[F5E 304 | L-ascorbyl palmitate | 10 mg/l |
E 331 | Sodium citrates | 2 g/l |
E 332 | Potassium citrates | Individually or in combination and in conformity with the limits set in Annex I to Directive 91/321/EEC |
E 339 | Sodium phosphates | 1 g/l expressed as P 2 O 5 |
E 340 | Potassium phosphates | Individually or in combination and in conformity with the limits set in Annex I to Directive 91/321/EEC |
E 412 | Guar gum | 1 g/l, where the liquid product contains partially hydrolysed proteins and is in conformity with the conditions set in Annex IV of Directive 91/321/EEC, as amended by Directive 96/4/EC |
E 472 c | Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | 7,5 g/l sold as powder 9 g/l sold as liquid where the products contain partially hydrolysed proteins, peptides or amino acids and are in conformity with the conditions set in Annex IV of Directive 91/321/EEC, as amended by Directive 96/4/EC |
E 473 | Sucrose esters of fatty acids | 120 mg/l in products containing hydrolysed proteins, peptides or amino acids] |
E No | Name | Maximum level |
---|---|---|
E 270 | Lactic acid (L(+)-form only) | quantum satis |
E 330 | Citric acid | quantum satis |
E 306 E 307 E 308 E 309 | Tocopherol-rich extract Alfa-tocopherol Gamma-tocopherol Delta-tocopherol | 10 mg/l individually or in combination |
E 338 | Phosphoric acid | In conformity with the limits set in Annex II to Directive 91/321/EEC |
E 440 | Pectins | 5 g/l in acidified follow-on formulae only |
E 322 | Lecithins | 1 g/l |
E 471 | Mono- and diglycerides | 4 g/l |
E 407 | Carrageenan | 0,3 g/l |
E 410 | Locust bean gum | 1 g/l |
E 412 | Guar gum | 1 g/l |
[F5E 304 | L-ascorbyl palmitate | 10 mg/l |
E 331 | Sodium citrates | 2 g/l |
E 332 | Potassium citrates | Individually or in combination and in conformity with the limits set in Annex I to Directive 91/321/EEC |
E 339 | Sodium phosphates | 1 g/l expressed as P 2 O 5 |
E 340 | Potassium phosphates | Individually or in combination and in conformity with the limits set in Annex I to Directive 91/321/EEC |
E 472 c | Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | 7,5 g/l sold as powder 9 g/l sold as liquid where the products contain partially hydrolysed proteins, peptides or amino acids and are in conformity with the conditions set in Annex IV of Directive 91/321/EEC, as amended by Directive 96/4/EC |
E 473 | Sucrose esters of fatty acids | 120 mg/l in products containing hydrolysed proteins, peptides or amino acids] |
a L(+)-form only. | |||
b [F5The note in part 4 does not apply.] | |||
E No | Name | Foodstuff | Maximum level |
---|---|---|---|
E 170 E 260 E 261 E 262 E 263 E 270 E 296 E 325 E 326 E 327 E 330 E 331 E 332 E 333 | Calcium carbonates Acetic acid Potassium acetate Sodium acetates Calcium acetate Lactic acida Malic acida Sodium lactatea Potassium lactatea Calcium lactatea Citric acid Sodium citrates Potassium citrates Calcium citrates | [F8Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods] | quantum satis (only for pH adjustment) |
E 507 E 524 E 525 E 526 | Hydrochloric acid Sodium hydroxide Potassium hydroxide Calcium hydroxide | ||
E 500 E 501 E 503 | Sodium carbonates Potassium carbonates Ammonium carbonates | [F8Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods] | quantum satis (only as raising agents) |
Individually or in combination, expressed as ascorbic acid | |||
E 300 E 301 E 302 | L-ascorbic acid Sodium L-ascorbate Calcium L-ascorbate | Fruit- and vegetable-based drinks, juices and baby foods | 0,3 g/kg |
Fat-containing cereal-based foods including biscuits and rusks | 0,2 g/kg | ||
E 304 E 306 E 307 E 308 E 309 | L-ascorbyl palmitate Tocopherol-rich extract Alfa-tocopherol Gamma-tocopherol Delta-tocopherol | Fat-containing cereals, biscuits, rusks and baby foods | 0,1 g/kg individually or in combination |
E 338 | Phosphoric acid | [F8Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods] | 1 g/kg as P2O5 (only for pH adjustment) |
E 339 E 340 E 341 | Sodium phosphates Potassium phosphates Calcium phosphates | Cereals | 1 g/kg individually or in combination, expressed as P2O5 |
E 322 | Lecithins | Biscuits and rusks Cereal-based foods Baby foods | 10 g/kg |
E 471 E 472a E 472b E 472c | Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids Lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | Biscuits and rusks Cereal-based foods Baby foods | 5 g/kg individually or in combination |
E 400 E 401 E 402 E 404 | Alginic acid Sodium alginate Potassium alginate Calcium alginate | Desserts Puddings | 0,5 g/kg individually or in combination |
E 410 E 412 E 414 E 415 E 440 | Locust bean gum Guar gum Acacia gum (gum arabic) Xanthan gum Pectins | [F8Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods] | 10 g/kg individually or in combination |
Gluten-free cereal-based foods | 20 g/kg individually or in combination | ||
E 551 | Silicon dioxide | Dry cereals | 2 g/kg |
E 334 E 335 E 336 E 354 E 450a E 575 | Tartaric acida Sodium tartratea Potassium tartratea Calcium tartratea Disodium diphosphate Glucono-delta-lactone | Biscuits and rusks | 5 g/kg as a residue |
E 1404 E 1410 E 1412 E 1413 E 1414 E 1420 E 1422 E 1450 | Oxidized starch Monostarch phosphate Distarch phosphate Phosphated distarch phosphate Acetylated distarch phosphate Acetylated starch Acetylated distarch adipate Starch sodium octenyl succinate | [F8Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods] | 50 g/kg |
[F5E 333 | Calcium citrates b | In low-sugar fruit based products | quantum satis |
E 341 | Tricalcium phosphate b | In fruit based desserts | 1 g/kg as P 2 O 5 |
E 1451 | Acetylated oxidised starch | [F8Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods] | 50 g/kg] |
The tables in Parts 1 to 3 of Annex VI are applicable.
[F5E number | Name | Maximum level | Special conditions |
---|---|---|---|
E 401 | Sodium alginate | 1 g/l | 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-diolalginate | 200 mg/l | 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 g/l | From birth onwards in products for reduction of gastro-oesophageal reflux |
E 412 | Guar gum | 10 g/l | From birth onwards in products in liquid formulae containing hydrolysed proteins, peptides or amino acids in conformity with the conditions set in Annex IV of Directive 91/321/EEC, as amended by Directive 96/4/EC |
E 415 | Xanthan gum | 1,2 g/l | From birth onwards for use in products based on amino acids or peptides for use with patients who have problems with impairment of the gastro-intestinal tract, protein mal-absorption or inborn errors of metabolism |
E 440 | Pectins | 10 g/l | From birth onwards in products used in case of gastro-intestinal disorders |
E 466 | Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose | 10 g/l or kg | From birth onwards in products for the dietary management of metabolic disorders |
E 471 | Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | 5 g/l | From birth onwards in specialised diets, particularly those devoid of proteins |
[F7E 472c | Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | 7,5 g/l sold as powder | From birth onwards |
9 g/l sold as liquid] | |||
[F4E 473 | Sucrose esters of fatty acids | 120 mg/l | Products containing hydrolysed proteins, peptides and amino acids] |
E 1450 | Starch sodium octenyl succinate | 20 g/l | In infant formulae and follow-on formulae] |
[F1Commission Directive 1999/21/EC of 25 March 1999 on dietary foods for special medical purposes, ( OJ L 91, 7.4.1999, p. 29 ).]
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