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

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

ANNEX II Table 34: rows 2501 - 2750

[F1E 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
[F2E 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
[F3(25): The quantities of each of the colours E 122 and E 155 may not exceed 50 mg/kg or mg/l]
(45): Calculated as anhydrous extract
[F2(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]
[F5(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
E 150a-d Caramels quantum satis only beer
E 210-213 Benzoic acid — benzoates 200 (1) (2) only alcohol-free beer; beer in kegs containing more than 0,5 % added fermentable sugar and/or fruit juices or concentrates
E 200-203 Sorbic acid — sorbates 200 (1) (2) only beer in kegs containing more than 0,5 % added fermentable sugar and/or fruit juices or concentrates
E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites 20 (3)
E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites 50 only beer with a second fermentation in the cask
E 270 Lactic acid quantum satis
E 300 Ascorbic acid quantum satis
E 301 Sodium ascorbate quantum satis
E 330 Citric acid quantum satis
E 405 Propane-1, 2-diol alginate 100
E 414 Gum arabic (acacia gum) quantum satis
E 950 Acesulfame K 350 only alcohol-free beer or with an alcohol content not exceeding 1,2 % vol; Bière de table/Tafelbier/Table beer (original wort content less than 6 %) except for Obergäriges Einfachbier ; Beers with a minimum acidity of 30 milli-equivalents expressed as NaOH; Brown beers of the oud bruin type
E 951 Aspartame 600 only alcohol-free beer or with an alcohol content not exceeding 1,2 % vol; Bière de table/Tafelbier/Table beer (original wort content less than 6 %) except for Obergäriges Einfachbier ; Beers with a minimum acidity of 30 milli-equivalents expressed as NaOH; Brown beers of the oud bruin type
E 954 Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts 80 (52) only alcohol-free beer or with an alcohol content not exceeding 1,2 % vol; Bière de table/Tafelbier/Table beer (original wort content less than 6 %) except for Obergäriges Einfachbier ; Beers with a minimum acidity of 30 milli-equivalents expressed as NaOH; Brown beers of the oud bruin type
E 955 Sucralose 250 only alcohol-free beer or with an alcohol content not exceeding 1,2 % vol; Bière de table/Tafelbier/Table beer (original wort content less than 6 %) except for Obergäriges Einfachbier ; Beers with a minimum acidity of 30 milli-equivalents expressed as NaOH; Brown beers of the oud bruin type
E 959 Neohesperidine DC 10 only alcohol-free beer or with an alcohol content not exceeding 1,2 % vol; Bière de table/Tafelbier/Table beer (original wort content less than 6 %) except for Obergäriges Einfachbier ; Beers with a minimum acidity of 30 milli-equivalents expressed as NaOH; Brown beers of the oud bruin type
[F2E 960 Steviol glycosides 70 (60) only alcohol-free beer or with an alcohol content not exceeding 1,2 % vol.; Bière de table/Tafelbier/Table beer (original wort content less than 6 %) except for Obergäriges Einfachbier ; beers with a minimum acidity of 30 milli-equivalents expressed as NaOH; Brown beers of the oud bruin type]
E 961 Neotame 20 only alcohol-free beer or with an alcohol content not exceeding 1,2 % vol; Bière de table/Tafelbier/Table beer (original wort content less than 6 %) except for Obergäriges Einfachbier ; Beers with a minimum acidity of 30 milli-equivalents expressed as NaOH; Brown beers of the oud bruin type
E 962 Salt of aspartame-acesulfame 350 (11)a (49) (50) only alcohol-free beer or with an alcohol content not exceeding 1,2 % vol; Bière de table/Tafelbier/Table beer (original wort content less than 6 %) except for Obergäriges Einfachbier ; Beers with a minimum acidity of 30 milli-equivalents expressed as NaOH; Brown beers of the oud bruin type
E 950 Acesulfame K 25 (52) only energy-reduced beer
E 951 Aspartame 25 only energy-reduced beer
E 955 Sucralose 10 only energy-reduced beer
E 959 Neohesperidine DC 10 only energy-reduced beer
E 961 Neotame 1 only energy-reduced beer
E 962 Salt of aspartame-acesulfame 25 (11)b (49) (50) only energy-reduced beer
[F6E 1105 Lysozyme quantum satis

only in beers that will not receive either pasteurisation or sterile filtration

Period of application:

From 25 June 2012]

[F7E 1200 Polydextrose quantum satis

Only energy-reduced and low-alcohol beers

Period of application:

From 25 June 2012]

(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
(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
(52): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide
[F2(60): Expressed as steviol equivalents]
14.2.2 Wine and other products defined by Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007, and alcohol-free counterparts
The use of additives is authorised in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007, Council Decision 2006/232/EC and Commission Regulation (EC) No 606/2009 and their implementing measures
E 200-203 Sorbic acid — sorbates 200 (1) (2) only alcohol-free
[F8E 210-213 Benzoic acid — benzoates 200 (1) (2)

only alcohol-free

Period of application:

From 19 July 2012]

E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites 200 (3) only alcohol-free
E 242 Dimethyl dicarbonate 250 (24) only alcohol-free
(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
(24): Ingoing amount, residues not detectable
14.2.3 Cider and perry
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 cidre bouché
Group III Colours with combined maximum limit 200 excluding cidre bouché
[F4E 104 Quinoline Yellow 25 (64) excluding cidre bouché
E 110 Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S 10 (64) excluding cidre bouché]
E 150a-d Caramels quantum satis only cidre bouché
E 200-203 Sorbic acid — sorbates 200 (1) (2)
E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites 200 (3)
E 242 Dimethyl dicarbonate 250 (24)
E 338-452 Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates 1 000 (1) (4)
E 405 Propane-1, 2-diol alginate 100 excluding cidre bouché
E 473-474 Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides 5 000 (1)
E 900 Dimethyl polysiloxane 10 excluding cidre bouché
E 950 Acesulfame K 350
E 951 Aspartame 600
E 954 Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts 80 (52)
E 955 Sucralose 50
E 959 Neohesperidine DC 20
E 961 Neotame 20
E 962 Salt of aspartame-acesulfame 350 (11)a (49) (50)
E 999 Quillaia extract 200 (45) excluding cidre bouché
(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
(52): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide
(24): Ingoing amount, residues not detectable
(45): Calculated as anhydrous extract
[F4(64): The total quantity of E 104, E 110 and the colours in Group III shall not exceed the maximum listed for Group III]
14.2.4 Fruit wine and made wine
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
Group III Colours with combined maximum limit 200
[F4E 104 Quinoline Yellow 20 (61)
E 110 Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S 10 (61)
E 124 Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A 1 (61) ]
E 160d Lycopene 10
E 200-203 Sorbic acid — sorbates 200 (1) (2)
E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites 200 (3)
E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites 260 (3) only made wine
E 242 Dimethyl dicarbonate 250 (24) only fruit wines and alcohol-reduced wine
E 338-452 Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates 1 000 (1) (4)
E 353 Metatartaric acid 100 only made wine
E 473-474 Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides 5 000
(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
(24): Ingoing amount, residues not detectable
[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]
14.2.5 Mead
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
E 200-203 Sorbic acid — sorbates 200 (1) (2)
E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites 200 (3)
E 338-452 Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates 1 000 (1) (4)
E 473-474 Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides 5 000 (24)
(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
(24): Ingoing amount, residues not detectable
14.2.6 Spirit drinks as defined in Regulation (EC) No 110/2008
Group I Additives except whisky or whiskey; E 420, E421, E 953, E965, E 966, E 967 and E 968 may not be used except in liqueurs
Group II Colours at quantum satis quantum satis except: spirit drinks as defined in article 5(1) and sales denominations listed in Annex II, paragraphs 1-14 of Regulation (EC) No 110/2008 and spirits (preceded by the name of the fruit) obtained by maceration and distillation, London Gin, Sambuca, Maraschino, Marrasquino or Maraskino and Mistrà
Group III Colours with combined maximum limit 200 except: spirit drinks as defined in article 5(1) and sales denominations listed in Annex II, paragraphs 1-14 of Regulation (EC) No 110/2008 and spirits (preceded by the name of the fruit) obtained by maceration and distillation, London Gin, Sambuca, Maraschino, Marrasquino or Maraskino and Mistrà
E 123 amaranth 30 except: spirit drinks as defined in article 5(1) and sales denominations listed in Annex II, paragraphs 1-14 of Regulation (EC) No 110/2008 and spirits (preceded by the name of the fruit) obtained by maceration and distillation, London Gin, Sambuca, Maraschino, Marrasquino or Maraskino and Mistrà
E 150a-d Caramels quantum satis except: fruit spirits, spirits (preceded by the name of the fruit) obtained by maceration and distillation, London Gin, Sambuca, Maraschino, Marrasquino or Maraskino and Mistrà. Whisky, whiskey can only contain E 150a
E 160b Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin 10 only liqueurs
E 174 Silver quantum satis only liqueurs
E 175 Gold quantum satis only liqueurs
E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites 50 (3) only distilled alcoholic beverages containing whole pears
E 338-452 Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates 1 000 (1) (4) except: whisky, whiskey
E 405 Propane-1, 2-diol alginate 10 000 only emulsified liqueurs
E 416 Karaya gum 10 000 only egg-based liqueurs
E 445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins 100 only cloudy spirit drinks
E 473-474 Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides 5 000 (1) except: whisky, whiskey
E 475 Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids 5 000 only emulsified liqueurs
E 481-482 Stearoyl-2-lactylates 8 000 (1) only emulsified liqueurs
(1): The additives may be added individually or in combination
(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
14.2.7 Aromatised wine-based products as defined by Regulation (EEC) No 1601/91
14.2.7.1 Aromatised wines
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 Except americano, bitter vino
Group III Colours with combined maximum limit 200 Except americano, bitter vino
E 150a-d Caramels quantum satis
E 100 Curcumin 100 (26) (27) only americano, bitter vino
E 101 Riboflavins 100 (26) (27) only americano, bitter vino
E 102 Tartrazine 100 (26) (27) only americano, bitter vino
[F3E 104 Quinoline Yellow 50 (26) (27) only americano, bitter vino]
[F4E 104 Quinoline Yellow 50 (61) Except americano, bitter vino
E 110 Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S 50 (61) Except americano, bitter vino]
[F3E 110 Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S 50 (27) only bitter vino]
E 120 Cochineal, Carminic acid, Carmines 100 (26) (27) only americano, bitter vino
E 122 Azorubine, Carmoisine 100 (26) (27) only americano, bitter vino
E 123 Amaranth 100 (26) (27) only americano, bitter vino
[F3E 124 Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A 50 (26) (27) only americano, bitter vino]
[F4E 124 Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A 50 (61) Except americano, bitter vino]
E 129 Allura Red AG 100 (27) only bitter vino
E 123 Amaranth 30 only aperitif wines
E 150a-d Caramels quantum satis only americano, bitter vino
E 160d Lycopene 10
E 200-203 Sorbic acid — sorbates 200 (1) (2)
E 242 Dimethyl dicarbonate 250 (24)
E 338-452 Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates 1 000 (1) (4)
E 473-474 Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides 5 000 (1)
(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
(24): Ingoing amount, residues not detectable
(26): In americano E 100, E 101, E 102, E 104, E 120, E 122, E 123, E 124 are authorised individually or in combination
(27): In bitter vino E 100, E 101, E 102, E 104, E 110, E 120, E 122, E 123, E 124, E 129 are authorised individually or in combination
[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]
14.2.7.2 Aromatised wine-based 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 except bitter soda, sangria, claria, zurra
Group III Colours with combined maximum limit 200 except bitter soda, sangria, claria, zurra
E 100 Curcumin 100 (28) only bitter soda
E 101 Riboflavins 100 (28) only bitter soda
E 102 Tartrazine 100 (28) only bitter soda
[F3E 104 Quinoline Yellow 50 (28) only bitter soda]
[F4E 104 Quinoline Yellow 50 (61) except bitter soda, sangria, claria, zurra] ]

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