[E 330 | Citric acid | quantum satis | | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods, only for pH adjustment |
E 331 | Sodium citrates | quantum satis | | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods, only for pH adjustment |
E 332 | Potassium citrates | quantum satis | | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods, only for pH adjustment |
E 333 | Calcium citrates | quantum satis | | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods, only for pH adjustment |
E 334 | Tartaric acid (L(+)-) | 5 000 | (42) | only L(+)-form; only biscuits and rusks and baby foods |
E 335 | Sodium tartrates | 5 000 | (42) | only L(+)-form; only biscuits and rusks and baby foods |
E 336 | Potassium tartrates | 5 000 | (42) | only L(+)-form; only biscuits and rusks and baby foods |
E 338 | Phosphoric acid | 1 000 | (4) | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods, only for pH adjustment |
E 339 | Sodium phosphates | 1 000 | (4) (20) | only cereals |
E 340 | Potassium phosphates | 1 000 | (4) (20) | only cereals |
E 341 | Calcium phosphates | 1 000 | (4) (20) | only cereals |
E 341 | Calcium phosphates | 1 000 | (4) | only in fruit-based desserts |
E 354 | Calcium tartrate | 5 000 | (42) | only L(+)-form; only biscuits and rusks |
E 400 | Alginic acid | 500 | (23) | only deserts and puddings |
E 401 | Sodium alginate | 500 | (23) | only deserts and puddings |
E 402 | Potassium alginate | 500 | (23) | only deserts and puddings |
E 404 | Calcium alginate | 500 | (23) | only deserts and puddings |
E 410 | Locust bean gum | 10 000 | (21) | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods |
E 412 | Guar gum | 10 000 | (21) | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods |
E 414 | Gum arabic (acacia gum) | 10 000 | (21) | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods |
E 415 | Xanthan gum | 10 000 | (21) | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods |
E 440 | Pectin | 10 000 | (21) | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods |
E 410 | Locust bean gum | 20 000 | (21) | only gluten-free cereal-based foods |
E 412 | Guar gum | 20 000 | (21) | only gluten-free cereal-based foods |
E 414 | Gum arabic (acacia gum) | 20 000 | (21) | only gluten-free cereal-based foods |
E 415 | Xanthan gum | 20 000 | (21) | only gluten-free cereal-based foods |
E 440 | Pectin | 20 000 | (21) | only gluten-free cereal-based foods |
E 450 | Diphosphates | 5 000 | (4) (42) | only biscuits and rusks |
E 471 | Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | 5 000 | (22) | only biscuits and rusks, cereal-based foods, baby foods |
E 472a | Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | 5 000 | (22) | only biscuits and rusks, cereal-based foods, baby foods |
E 472b | Lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | 5 000 | (22) | only biscuits and rusks, cereal-based foods, baby foods |
E 472c | Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | 5 000 | (22) | only biscuits and rusks, cereal-based foods, baby foods |
E 500 | Sodium carbonates | quantum satis | | only as rising agent |
E 501 | Potassium carbonates | quantum satis | | only as rising agent |
E 503 | Ammonium carbonates | quantum satis | | only as rising agent |
E 507 | Hydrochloric acid | quantum satis | | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods, only for pH adjustment |
E 524 | Sodium hydroxide | quantum satis | | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods, only for pH adjustment |
E 525 | Potassium hydroxide | quantum satis | | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods, only for pH adjustment |
E 526 | Calcium hydroxide | quantum satis | | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods, only for pH adjustment |
E 551 | Silicon dioxide | 2 000 | | only Dry cereals |
E 575 | Glucono-delta-lactone | 5 000 | (42) | only biscuits and rusks |
E 920 | L-cysteine | 1 000 | | only biscuits for infants and young children |
E 1404 | Oxidized starch | 50 000 | | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods |
E 1410 | Monostarch phosphate | 50 000 | | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods |
E 1412 | Distarch phosphate | 50 000 | | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods |
E 1413 | Phosphated distarch phosphate | 50 000 | | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods |
E 1414 | Acetylated distarch phosphate | 50 000 | | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods |
E 1420 | Acetylated starch | 50 000 | | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods |
E 1422 | Acetylated distarch adipate | 50 000 | | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods |
E 1450 | Starch sodium octenyl succinate | 50 000 | | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods |
E 1451 | Acetylated oxidised starch | 50 000 | | only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods |
E 300 | Ascorbic acid | 300 | (18) | only fruit — and vegetable based drinks, juices and baby foods |
E 301 | Sodium ascorbate | 300 | (18) | only fruit — and vegetable based drinks, juices and baby foods |
E 302 | Calcium ascorbate | 300 | (18) | only fruit — and vegetable based drinks, juices and baby foods |
E 333 | Calcium citrates | quantum satis | | only low sugar fruit-based products |
(1): The additives may be added individually or in combination |
(4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5 |
(18): E 300, E 301 and E 302 are authorised individually or in combination, levels expressed as ascorbic acid |
(19): E 304, E 306, E 307, E 308 and E 309 are authorised individually are in combination |
(20): E 339, E 340 and E 341 are authorised individually or in combination |
(21): E 410, E 412, E 414, E 415 and E 440 are authorised individually or in combination |
(22): E 471, E 472a, E 472b and E 472c are authorised individually or in combination |
(23): E 400, E 401, E 402 and E 404 are authorised individually or in combination |
(42): As a residue |
13.1.4 | Other foods for young children |
| Note: For the manufacture of acidified milks, non-pathogenic L(+)-lactic acid producing cultures may be used |
E 270 | Lactic acid | quantum satis | | only L(+)-form |
E 304(i) | L-ascorbyl palmitate | 100 | (19) | |
E 306 | Tocopherol-rich extract | 100 | (19) | |
E 307 | Alpha-tocopherol | 100 | (19) | |
E 308 | Gamma-tocopherol | 100 | (19) | |
E 309 | Delta-tocopherol | 100 | (19) | |
E 322 | Lecithins | 10 000 | (14) | |
E 330 | Citric acid | quantum satis | | |
[E 331 | Sodium citrates | 2 000 | (43) | |
E 332 | Potassium citrates | quantum satis | (43) | |
E 338 | Phosphoric acid | | (1) (4) (44) | ] |
E 339 | Sodium phosphates | 1 000 | (1) (4) (15) | |
E 340 | Potassium phosphates | 1 000 | (1) (4) (15) | |
E 407 | Carrageenan | 300 | | |
E 410 | Locust bean gum | 10 000 | (21) | |
E 412 | Guar gum | 10 000 | (21) | |
E 414 | Gum arabic (acacia gum) | 10 000 | (21) | |
E 415 | Xanthan gum | 10 000 | (21) | |
E 440 | Pectins | 5 000 | (21) | |
E 471 | Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | 4 000 | (14) | |
E 472c | Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | 7 500 | (14) | only when sold as powder |
E 472c | Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | 9 000 | (14) | only when sold as liquid where the products contain partially hydrolysed proteins, peptides or amino acids |
E 473 | Sucrose esters of fatty acids | 120 | (14) | only in products containing hydrolysed proteins, peptides or amino acids |
E 500 | Sodium carbonates | quantum satis | | |
E 501 | Potassium carbonates | quantum satis | | |
E 503 | Ammonium carbonates | quantum satis | | |
E 507 | Hydrochloric acid | quantum satis | | only for pH adjustment |
E 524 | Sodium hydroxide | quantum satis | | only for pH adjustment |
E 525 | Potassium hydroxide | quantum satis | | only for pH adjustment |
E 1404 | Oxidized starch | 50 000 | | |
E 1410 | Monostarch phosphate | 50 000 | | |
E 1412 | Distarch phosphate | 50 000 | | |
E 1413 | Phosphated distarch phosphate | 50 000 | | |
E 1414 | Acetylated distarch phosphate | 50 000 | | |
E 1420 | Acetylated starch | 50 000 | | |
E 1422 | Acetylated distarch adipate | 50 000 | | |
E 1450 | Starch sodium octenyl succinate | 50 000 | | |
(1): The additives may be added individually or in combination |
(4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5 |
(14): If more than one of the substances E 322, E 471, E 472c and E 473 are added to a foodstuff, the maximum level established for that foodstuff for each of those substances is lowered with that relative part as is present of the other substances together in that foodstuff |
(15): E 339 and E 340 are authorised individually or in combination and in conformity with the limits set in Directives 2006/141/EC, 2006/125/EC, 1999/21/EC |
(16): E 304, E 306, E 307, E 308 and E 309 are authorised individually are in combination |
(21): E 410, E 412, E 414, E 415 and E 440 are authorised individually or in combination |
[(43): E 331 and E 332 are authorised individually or in combination and in conformity with the limits set in Directives 2006/141/EC, 2006/125/EC and 1999/21/EC |
(44): In conformity with the limits set in Directives 2006/141/EC, 2006/125/EC and 1999/21/EC] |
13.1.5 | Dietary foods for infants and young children for special medical purposes as defined by Directive 1999/21/EC and special formulae for infants |
13.1.5.1 | Dietary foods for infants for special medical purposes and special formulae for infants |
The additives of categories 13.1.1 and 13.1.2 are applicable |
E 170 | Calcium carbonate | quantum satis | | |
E 304(i) | L-ascorbyl palmitate | 100 | | |
E 331 | Sodium citrates | quantum satis | | |
E 332 | Potassium citrates | quantum satis | | |
E 333 | Calcium citrates | quantum satis | | |
E 338 | Phosphoric acid | 1 000 | (1) (4) | only for pH adjustment |
E 339 | Sodium phosphates | 1 000 | (1) (4) (20) | |
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 categories 13.1.2 and 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 104 | Quinoline Yellow | 10 | (61) | |
E 110 | Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S | 10 | (61) | |
E 124 | Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A | 10 | (61) | ] |
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 | | |
[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 |
[(60): Expressed as steviol equivalents] |
[(61): The total quantity of E 104, E 110, E 124 and the colours in Group III shall not exceed the maximum listed for Group III] |
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 104 | Quinoline Yellow | 10 | (61) | |
E 110 | Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S | 10 | (61) | |
E 124 | Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A | 10 | (61) | ] |
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 | | |
[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 |
[(60): Expressed as steviol equivalents] |
[(61): The total quantity of E 104, E 110, E 124 and the colours in Group III shall not exceed the maximum listed for Group III] |
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] |