Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title

ANNEX II Table 34: rows 2251 - 2500

[F1 E 340	Potassium phosphates	1 000	(1) (4) (20)
E 341	Calcium phosphates	1 000	(1) (4) (20)
E 401	Sodium alginate	1 000		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-diol alginate	200		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	10 000		From birth onwards in products for reduction of gastro-oesophageal reflux
E 412	Guar gum	10 000		From birth onwards in products in liquid formulae containing hydrolysed proteins, peptides or amino acids
E 415	Xanthan gum	1 200		From birth onwards for use in products based on amino acids or peptides for use with patients who have problems with impairment of the gastrointestinal tract, protein mal-absorption or inborn errors of metabolism
E 440	Pectins	10 000		From birth onwards in products used in case of gastro-intestinal disorders
E 466	Carboxy methyl cellulose	10 000		From birth onwards in products for the dietary management of metabolic disorders
E 471	Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids	5 000		From birth onwards in specialised diets, particularly those devoid of proteins
E 472c	Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids	7 500		only when sold as powder; From birth onwards
E 472c	Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids	9 000		only when sold as liquid; From birth onwards
E 473	Sucrose esters of fatty acids	120		only products containing hydrolysed proteins, peptides and amino acids
E 500	Sodium carbonates	quantum satis		only as rising agent
E 501	Potassium carbonates	quantum satis		only as rising agent
E 507	Hydrochloric acid	quantum satis		only as rising agent
E 524	Sodium hydroxide	quantum satis		only for pH adjustment
E 525	Potassium hydroxide	quantum satis		only for pH adjustment
E 526	Calcium hydroxide	quantum satis		only for pH adjustment
E 1450	Starch sodium octenyl succinate	20 000		only in infant formulae and follow-on formulae
	(1): The additives may be added individually or in combination
	(4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5
	(20): E 339, E 340 and E 341 are authorised individually or in combination
13.1.5.2	Dietary foods for babies and young children for special medical purposes as defined in Directive 1999/21/EC
	The additives of category 13.1.3 are applicable, except for E 270, E 333, E 341
	E 401	Sodium alginate	1 000		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-diol alginate	200		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	10 000		From birth onwards in products for reduction of gastro-oesophageal reflux
	E 412	Guar gum	10 000		From birth onwards in products in liquid formulae containing hydrolysed proteins, peptides or amino acids
	E 415	Xanthan gum	1 200		From birth onwards for use in products based on amino acids or peptides for use with patients who have problems with impairment of the gastrointestinal tract, protein mal-absorption or inborn errors of metabolism
	E 440	Pectins	10 000		From birth onwards in products used in case of gastro-intestinal disorders
	E 466	Carboxy methyl cellulose	10 000		From birth onwards in products for the dietary management of metabolic disorders
	E 471	Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids	5 000		From birth onwards in specialised diets, particularly those devoid of proteins
	E 472c	Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids	7 500		only when sold as powder; From birth onwards
	E 472c	Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids	9 000		only when sold as liquid; From birth onwards
	E 473	Sucrose esters of fatty acids	120		only products containing hydrolysed proteins, peptides and amino acids
	E 1450	Starch sodium octenyl succinate	20 000
13.2	Dietary foods for special medical purposes defined in Directive 1999/21/EC (excluding products from food category 13.1.5)
	Products in this category can also contain additives that are allowed in the corresponding food categories
	Group I	Additives
	Group II	Colours at quantum satis	quantum satis
	Group III	Colours with combined maximum limit	50
	Group IV	Polyols	quantum satis
	E 160d	Lycopene	30
	E 200-213	Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates	1 500	(1) (2)
	E 338-452	Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates	5 000	(1) (4)
	E 405	Propane-1, 2-diol alginate	1 200
	E 406	Agar	quantum satis		only foods in tablet and coated tablet form
	E 432-436	Polysorbates	1 000	(1)
	E 473-474	Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides	5 000	(1)
	E 475	Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids	5 000
	E 477	Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids	1 000
	E 481-482	Stearoyl-2-lactylates	2 000	(1)
	E 491-495	Sorbitan esters	5 000	(1)
	E 950	Acesulfame K	450
	E 951	Aspartame	1 000
	E 952	Cyclamic acid and its Na and Ca salts	400	(51)
	E 954	Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts	200	(52)
	E 955	Sucralose	400
	E 959	Neohesperidine DC	100
	[F2 E 960	Steviol glycosides	330	(60)	]
	E 961	Neotame	32
	E 962	Salt of aspartame-acesulfame	450	(11)a (49) (50)
		(1): The additives may be added individually or in combination
		(2): The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
		(4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5
		(11): Limits are expressed as (a) acesulfame K equivalent or (b) aspartame equivalent
		(49): The maximum usable levels are derived from the maximum usable levels for its constituent parts, aspartame (E 951) and acesulfame-K (E 950)
		(50): The levels for both E 951 and E 950 are not to be exceeded by use of the salt of aspartame-acesulfame, either alone or in combination with E 950 or E 951
		(51): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free acid
		(52): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide
		[F2 (60): Expressed as steviol equivalents]
13.3	Dietary foods for weight control diets intended to replace total daily food intake or an individual meal (the whole or part of the total daily diet)
	Group I	Additives
	Group II	Colours at quantum satis	quantum satis
	Group III	Colours with combined maximum limit	50
	Group IV	Polyols	quantum satis
	E 160d	Lycopene	30
	E 200-213	Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates	1 500	(1) (2)
	E 338-452	Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates	5 000	(1) (4)
	E 405	Propane-1, 2-diol alginate	1 200
	E 432-436	Polysorbates	1 000	(1)
	E 473-474	Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides	5 000	(1)
	E 475	Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids	5 000
	E 477	Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids	1 000
	E 481-482	Stearoyl-2-lactylates	2 000	(1)
	E 491-495	Sorbitan esters	5 000	(1)
	E 950	Acesulfame K	450
	E 951	Aspartame	800
	E 952	Cyclamic acid and its Na and Ca salts	400	(51)
	E 954	Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts	240	(52)
	E 955	Sucralose	320
	E 959	Neohesperidine DC	100
	[F2 E 960	Steviol glycosides	270	(60)	]
	E 961	Neotame	26
	E 962	Salt of aspartame-acesulfame	450	(11)a (49) (50)
		(1): The additives may be added individually or in combination
		(2): The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
		(4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5
		(11): Limits are expressed as (a) acesulfame K equivalent or (b) aspartame equivalent
		(49): The maximum usable levels are derived from the maximum usable levels for its constituent parts, aspartame (E 951) and acesulfame-K (E 950)
		(50): The levels for both E 951 and E 950 are not to be exceeded by use of the salt of aspartame-acesulfame, either alone or in combination with E 950 or E 951
		(51): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free acid
		(52): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide
		[F2 (60): Expressed as steviol equivalents]
13.4	Foods suitable for people intolerant to gluten as defined by Regulation (EC) No 41/2009
	Products in this category can also use additives that are allowed in the corresponding food counterparts categories
	Group I	Additives			including dry pasta
	Group II	Colours at quantum satis	quantum satis
	Group IV	Polyols	quantum satis
	E 338-452	Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates	5 000	(1) (4)
	In addition, all additives in the gluten containing counterparts are authorised
		(1): The additives may be added individually or in combination
		(4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5
14	Beverages
14.1	Non-alcoholic beverages
14.1.1	Water, including natural mineral water as defined in Directive 2009/54/EC and spring water and all other bottled or packed waters
	E 338-452	Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates	500	(1) (4)	only prepared table waters
		(1): The additives may be added individually or in combination
		(4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5
		(48): Mineral salts added to prepared table waters for standardisation are not classified as additives
14.1.2	Fruit juices as defined by Directive 2001/112/EC and vegetable juices
	Group I	Additives			only vegetable juices
	E 170	Calcium carbonate	quantum satis		only grape juice
	E 200-203	Sorbic acid — sorbates	500	(1) (2)	only Sød … saft and sødet … saft
	E 200-213	Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates	2 000	(1) (2)	only grape juice, unfermented, for sacramental use
	E 210-213	Benzoic acid — benzoates	200	(1) (2)	only Sød … saft and sødet … saft
	E 220-228	Sulphur dioxide — sulphites	2 000	(3)	only concentrated grape juice for home wine-making
	E 220-228	Sulphur dioxide — sulphites	50	(3)	only orange, grapefruit, apple and pineapple juice for bulk dispensing in catering establishments
	E 220-228	Sulphur dioxide — sulphites	350	(3)	only lime and lemon juice
	E 220-228	Sulphur dioxide — sulphites	70	(3)	only grape juice, unfermented, for sacramental use
	E 296	Malic acid	3 000		only pineapple juice
	E 300	Ascorbic acid	quantum satis
	E 330	Citric acid	3 000
	E 336	Potassium tartrates	quantum satis		only grape juice
	E 440	Pectins	3 000		only pineapple and passion fruit juice
	E 900	Dimethyl polysiloxane	10		only pineapple juice and Sød … saft and sødet … saft
		(1): The additives may be added individually or in combination
		(2): The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
		(3): Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present
14.1.3	Fruit nectars as defined by Directive 2001/112/EC and vegetable nectars and similar products
	Group I	Additives			only vegetable nectars, E 420, E421, E 953, E965, E 966, E 967 and E 968 may not be used
	E 200-203	Sorbic acid — sorbates	300	(1) (2)	only traditional Swedish and Finnish fruit syrups
	E 200-203	Sorbic acid — sorbates	250	(1) (2)	only traditional Swedish fruit syrups, maximum applies if E 210-213, benzoic acid — benzoates, have also been used is
	E 210-213	Benzoic acid — benzoates	150	(1) (2)	only traditional Swedish and Finnish fruit syrups
	E 270	Lactic acid	5 000
	E 296	Malic acid	quantum satis		only traditional Swedish and Finnish fruit syrups
	E 300	Ascorbic acid	quantum satis
	E 330	Citric acid	5 000
	E 440	Pectins	3 000		only pineapple and passion fruit
	E 466	Carboxy methyl cellulose	quantum satis		only traditional Swedish and Finnish fruit syrups from citrus
	E 950	Acesulfame K	350		only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
	E 951	Aspartame	600		only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
	E 952	Cyclamic acid and its Na and Ca salts	250	(51)	only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
	E 954	Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts	80	(52)	only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
	E 955	Sucralose	300		only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
	E 959	Neohesperidine DC	30		only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
	[F2 E 960	Steviol glycosides	100	(60)	only energy-reduced or with no added sugar]
	E 961	Neotame	20		only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
	E 962	Salt of aspartame-acesulfame	350	(11)a (49) (50)	only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
		(11): Limits are expressed as (a) acesulfame K equivalent or (b) aspartame equivalent
		(49): The maximum usable levels are derived from the maximum usable levels for its constituent parts, aspartame (E 951) and acesulfame-K (E 950)
		(50): The levels for both E 951 and E 950 are not to be exceeded by use of the salt of aspartame-acesulfame, either alone or in combination with E 950 or E 951
		(51): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free acid
		(52): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide
		[F2 (60): Expressed as steviol equivalents]
14.1.4	Flavoured drinks
	Group I	Additives			E 420, E421, E 953, E965, E 966, E 967 and E 968 may not be used
	Group II	Colours at quantum satis	quantum satis		excluding chocolate milk and malt products
	Group III	Colours with combined maximum limit	100	(25)	excluding chocolate milk and malt products
	E 160d	Lycopene	12		excluding dilutable drinks
	E 200-203	Sorbic acid — sorbates	300	(1) (2)	excluding dairy-based drinks
	E 200-203	Sorbic acid — sorbates	250	(1) (2)	maximum applies if E 210-213, benzoic acid — benzoates, have also been used is
	E 210-213	Benzoic acid — benzoates	150	(1) (2)	excluding dairy-based drinks
	E 220-228	Sulphur dioxide — sulphites	20	(3)	only carry over from concentrates in non-alcoholic flavoured drinks containing fruit juice
	E 220-228	Sulphur dioxide — sulphites	50	(3)	only non-alcoholic flavoured drinks containing at least 235 g/l glucose syrup
	E 220-228	Sulphur dioxide — sulphites	350	(3)	only concentrates based on fruit juice and containing not less than 2,5 % barley (barley water)
	E 220-228	Sulphur dioxide — sulphites	250	(3)	only other concentrates based on fruit juice or comminuted fruit; capilé, groselha
	E 242	Dimethyl dicarbonate	250	(24)
	E 297	Fumaric acid	1 000		only instant powders for fruit-based drinks
	E 338-452	Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates	700	(1) (4)
	E 338-452	Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates	500	(1) (4)	only sport drinks
	E 338-452	Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates	4 000	(1) (4)	only whey protein containing sport drinks
	E 338-452	Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates	20 000	(1) (4)	only vegetable protein drinks
	E 338-452	Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates	2 000	(1) (4)	only chocolate and malt dairy-based drinks
	E 355-357	Adipic acid — adipates	10 000	(1)	only powders for home preparation of drinks
	E 363	Succinic acid	3 000		only powders for home preparation of drinks
	E 405	Propane-1, 2-diol alginate	300
	E 426	Soybean hemicellulose	5 000		only dairy-based drinks intended for retail sale
	E 444	Sucrose acetate isobutyrate	300		only cloudy drinks
	E 445	Glycerol esters of wood rosins	100		only cloudy drinks
	E 459	Beta-cyclodextrin	500		only flavoured powdered instant drinks
	E 473-474	Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides	5 000	(1)	only aniseed-based, dairy-based, coconut and almond drinks
	E 473-474	Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides	10 000	(1)	only powders for the preparation of hot beverages
	E 481-482	Sodium and Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylates	2 000	(1)	only powders for the preparation of hot beverages
	E 900	Dimethyl polysiloxane	10
	E 950	Acesulfame K	350		only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
	E 951	Aspartame	600		only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
	E 952	Cyclamic acid and its Na and Ca salts	250	(51)	only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
	E 954	Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts	80	(52)	only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
	E 954	Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts	100	(52)	only ‘ gaseosa ’ energy-reduced or with no added sugar
	E 955	Sucralose	300		only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
	E 959	Neohesperidine DC	30		only energy-reduced or with no added sugar, except milk and milk derivative based flavoured drinks
	E 959	Neohesperidine DC	50		only milk and milk derivative based flavoured drinks, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
	E 957	Thaumatin	0,5		only water based flavoured non-alcoholic drinks, as flavour enhancer only
	[F2 E 960	Steviol glycosides	80	(60)	only energy reduced or with no added sugar]
	E 961	Neotame	20		only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
	E 961	Neotame	2		only energy-reduced or with no added sugar, as flavour enhancer
	E 962	Salt of aspartame-acesulfame	350	(11)a (49) (50)	only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
	E 999	Quillaia extract	200	(45)
		(1): The additives may be added individually or in combination
		(2): The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
		(3): Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present
		(4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5
		(11): Limits are expressed as (a) acesulfame K equivalent or (b) aspartame equivalent
		(49): The maximum usable levels are derived from the maximum usable levels for its constituent parts, aspartame (E 951) and acesulfame-K (E 950)
		(50): The levels for both E 951 and E 950 are not to be exceeded by use of the salt of aspartame-acesulfame, either alone or in combination with E 950 or E 951
		(51): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free acid
		(52): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide
		(24): Ingoing amount, residues not detectable
		(25): The quantities of each of the colours E 110, E 122, E 124 and E 155 may not exceed 50 mg/kg or mg/l
		(45): Calculated as anhydrous extract
		[F2 (60): Expressed as steviol equivalents]
		[F3 (74): Maximum limit for aluminium coming from all aluminium lakes 15 mg/kg. For the purposes of Article 22 (1) (g) of Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 that limit shall apply from 1 February 2013]
14.1.5	Coffee, tea, herbal and fruit infusions, chicory; tea, herbal and fruit infusions and chicory extracts; tea, plant, fruit and cereal preparations for infusions, as well as mixes and instant mixes of these products
14.1.5.1	Coffee, coffee extracts
	E 901	Beeswax, white and yellow	quantum satis		only coffee beans, as glazing agent
	E 902	Candelilla wax	quantum satis		only coffee beans, as glazing agent
	E 903	Carnauba wax	200		only coffee beans, as glazing agent
	E 904	Shellac	quantum satis		only coffee beans, as glazing agent
14.1.5.2	Other
	Group I	Additives			excluding unflavoured leaf tea; including flavoured instant coffee; E 420, E421, E 953, E965, E 966, E 967 and E 968 may not be used in drinks
	E 200-213	Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates	600	(1) (2)	only liquid tea concentrates and liquid fruit and herbal infusion concentrates
	E 242	Dimethyl dicarbonate	250	(24)	only liquid tea concentrate
	E 297	Fumaric acid	1 000		only instant products for preparation of flavoured tea and herbal infusions
	E 338-452	Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates	2 000	(1) (4)	only coffee-based drinks for vending machines; Instant tea and instant herbal infusions
	E 355-357	Adipic acid — adipates	10 000	(1)	only powders for home preparation of drinks
	E 363	Succinic acid	3 000		only powders for home preparation of drinks
	E 473-474	Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides	1 000	(1)	only canned liquid coffee
	E 473-474	Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides	10 000	(1)	only powders for the preparation of hot beverages
	E 481-482	Sodium and calcium Stearoyl-2-lactylate	2 000	(1)	only powders for the preparation of hot beverages
	E 491-495	Sorbitan esters	500	(1)	only liquid tea concentrates and liquid fruit and herbal infusion concentrates
		(1): The additives may be added individually or in combination
		(2): The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid
		(3): Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present
		(4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5
		(11): Limits are expressed as (a) acesulfame K equivalent or (b) aspartame equivalent
		(24): Ingoing amount, residues not detectable
14.2	Alcoholic beverages, including alcohol-free and low-alcohol counterparts
14.2.1	Beer and malt beverages]

Textual Amendments

F1 Substituted by Commission Regulation (EU) No 1129/2011 of 11 November 2011 amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council by establishing a Union list of food additives (Text with EEA relevance).

F2 Inserted by Commission Regulation (EU) No 1131/2011 of 11 November 2011 amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to steviol glycosides (Text with EEA relevance).

F3 Inserted by Commission Regulation (EU) No 380/2012 of 3 May 2012 amending Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the conditions of use and the use levels for aluminium-containing food additives (Text with EEA relevance).