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Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on food additives (Text with EEA relevance)

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[F1E 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
[F2E 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
[F3(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
[F2The 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
[F4E 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
[F5E 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
[F5(60): Expressed as steviol equivalents]
[F4(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
[F4E 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
[F5E 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
[F5(60): Expressed as steviol equivalents]
[F4(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]

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