Directive (EU) 2015/2203 of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title

Directive (EU) 2015/2203 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2015 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to caseins and caseinates intended for human consumption and repealing Council Directive 83/417/EEC

ANNEX IU.K. EDIBLE CASEINS

I.STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO EDIBLE ACID CASEINSU.K.

(a)Essential factors of compositionU.K.

1.Maximum moisture content12 % by weight
2.Minimum milk protein content calculated on the dried extract90 % by weight
of which minimum casein content95 % by weight
3.Maximum milk fat content2 % by weight
4.Maximum titratable acidity, expressed in ml of decinormal sodium hydroxide solution per g0,27
5.Maximum ash content (P2O5 included)2,5 % by weight
6.Maximum anhydrous lactose content1 % by weight
7.Maximum sediment content (burnt particles)22,5 mg in 25 g

(b)ContaminantsU.K.

Maximum lead content0,75 mg/kg

(c)ImpuritiesU.K.

Extraneous matter (such as wood or metal particles, hairs or insect fragments)nil in 25 g

(d)Processing aids, bacterial cultures and authorised ingredientsU.K.

1.

acids:

  • lactic acid

  • hydrochloric acid

  • sulphuric acid

  • citric acid

  • acetic acid

  • orthophosphoric acid

2.

bacterial cultures producing lactic acid

3.

Whey

(e)Organoleptic characteristicsU.K.

1. Odour

:

No foreign odours.

2. Appearance

:

Colour ranging from white to creamy white; the product must not contain any lumps that would not break up under slight pressure.

II.STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO EDIBLE RENNET CASEINSU.K.

(a)Essential factors of compositionU.K.

1.Maximum moisture content12 % by weight
2.Minimum milk protein content calculated on the dried extract84 % by weight
of which minimum casein content95 % by weight
3.Maximum milk fat content2 % by weight
4.Minimum ash content (P2O5 included)7,5 % by weight
5.Maximum anhydrous lactose content1 % by weight
6.Maximum sediment content (burnt particles)15 mg in 25 g

(b)ContaminantsU.K.

Maximum lead content0,75 mg/kg

(c)ImpuritiesU.K.

Extraneous matter (such as wood or metal particles, hairs or insect fragments)nil in 25 g

(d)Processing aidsU.K.

  • rennet meeting the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1332/2008;

  • other milk-coagulating enzymes meeting the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 1332/2008.

(e)Organoleptic characteristicsU.K.

1. Odour

:

No foreign odours.

2. Appearance

:

Colour ranging from white to creamy white; the product must not contain any lumps that would not break up under slight pressure.

ANNEX IIU.K. EDIBLE CASEINATES

STANDARDS APPLICABLE TO EDIBLE CASEINATESU.K.

(a)Essential factors of compositionU.K.

1.Maximum moisture content8 % by weight
2.Minimum milk protein content calculated on the dried extract88 % by weight
of which minimum casein content95 % by weight
3.Maximum milk fat content2 % by weight
4.Maximum anhydrous lactose content1 % by weight
5.pH value6,0 to 8,0
6.Maximum sediment content (burnt particles)22,5 mg in 25 g

(b)ContaminantsU.K.

Maximum lead content0,75 mg/kg

(c)ImpuritiesU.K.

Extraneous matter (such as wood or metal particles, hairs or insect fragments)nil in 25 g

(d)Food additivesU.K.

(optional neutralizing and buffering agents)

hydroxydes

carbonates

phosphates

citrates

of

sodium

potassium

calcium

ammonium

magnesium

(e)CharacteristicsU.K.

1. Odour

:

Very slight foreign flavours and odours.

2. Appearance

:

Colour ranging from white to creamy white; the product must not contain any lumps that would not break up under slight pressure.

3. Solubility

:

Almost entirely soluble in distilled water, except for calcium caseinate.

ANNEX IIIU.K. CORRELATION TABLE

Council Directive 83/417/EECThis Directive
Article 1Articles 1 and 2
Article 2Article 3
Article 3Article 3
Article 4(1)Article 4(1) first subparagraph
Article 4(2), first subparagraphArticle 4(2)
Article 4(2), second subparagraphArticle 4(1) second subparagraph
Article 5
Article 6(1)
Article 6(2)
Article 7
Article 8
Article 9
Article 10
Article 11
Article 5
Article 6
Article 12Article 7
Article 8
Article 9
Article 13Article 10
Annex I, section IArticle 2, points (a) and (b)
Annex I, section IIAnnex I, section I
Annex I, section IIIAnnex I, section II
Annex II, section IArticle 2, point (c)
Annex II, section IIAnnex II
Annex III