CHAPTER IICOMMUNITY LIST OF APPROVED FOOD ENZYMES

Article 7The content of the Community list of food enzymes

1

A food enzyme which complies with the conditions set out in Article 6 may, in accordance with the procedure referred to in Regulation (EC) No 1331/2008 [establishing a common authorisation procedure for food additives, food enzymes and food flavourings], be included in the Community list.

2

The entry of a food enzyme in the Community list shall specify:

a

the name of the food enzyme;

b

the specifications of the food enzyme, including its origin, purity criteria and any other necessary information;

c

the foods to which the food enzyme may be added;

d

the conditions under which the food enzyme may be used; where appropriate, no maximum level shall be fixed for a food enzyme. In that case, the food enzyme shall be used in accordance with the quantum satis principle;

e

if appropriate, whether there are any restrictions on the sale of the food enzyme directly to the final consumer;

f

where necessary, specific requirements in respect of the labelling of food in which the food enzymes have been used in order to ensure that the final consumer is informed of the physical condition of the food or the specific treatment it has undergone.

3

The Community list shall be amended in accordance with the procedure referred to in Regulation (EC) No 1331/2008 [establishing a common authorisation procedure for food additives, food enzymes and food flavourings].