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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 950 | Acesulfame K | 350 | |||
E 951 | Aspartame | 500 | |||
E 954 | Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts | 100 | (52) | ||
E 955 | Sucralose | 200 | |||
E 959 | Neohesperidine DC | 50 | |||
[F2E 960 | Steviol glycosides | 20 | (60) | ] | |
E 961 | Neotame | 18 | |||
E 961 | Neotame | 2 | as flavour enhancer only | ||
E 962 | Salt of aspartame-acesulfame | 500 | (11)b (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 | |||||
(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 | |||||
(5): E 214-219: p-hydroxybenzoates (PHB), maximum 300 mg/kg | |||||
(11): Limits are expressed as (a) acesulfame K equivalent or (b) aspartame equivalent | |||||
(41): Expressed on fat basis | |||||
(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 | |||||
(46): As the sum of carnosol and carnosic acid | |||||
[F2(60): Expressed as stevioles equivalents] | |||||
[F3(71): Maximum limit for aluminium coming from all aluminium lakes 30 mg/kg. For the purposes of Article 22 (1) (g) of Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 that limit shall apply from 1 February 2013] | |||||
15.2 | Processed nuts | ||||
Group I | Additives | ||||
Group II | Colours at quantum satis | quantum satis | |||
Group III | Colours with combined maximum limit | 100 | only savoury-coated nuts | ||
E 160b | Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin | 10 | only savoury-coated nuts | ||
E 160d | Lycopene | 30 | |||
E 200-203; 214-219 | Sorbic acid — sorbates; p-hydroxybenzoates | 1 000 | (1) (2) (5) | only coated nuts | |
E 220-228 | Sulphur dioxide — sulphites | 50 | (3) | only marinated nuts | |
E 310-320 | Gallates, TBHQ and BHA | 200 | (1) (13) | ||
E 338-452 | Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates | 5 000 | (1) (4) | ||
E 392 | Extracts of rosemary | 200 | (41) (46) | ||
E 416 | Karaya gum | 10 000 | only coating for nuts | ||
E 901 | Beeswax, white and yellow | quantum satis | as glazing agents only | ||
E 902 | Candelilla wax | quantum satis | as glazing agents only | ||
E 903 | Carnauba wax | 200 | as glazing agents only | ||
E 904 | Shellac | quantum satis | as glazing agents only | ||
E 950 | Acesulfame K | 350 | |||
E 951 | Aspartame | 500 | |||
E 954 | Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts | 100 | (52) | ||
E 955 | Sucralose | 200 | |||
E 959 | Neohesperidine DC | 50 | |||
[F2E 960 | Steviol glycosides | 20 | (60) | ] | |
E 961 | Neotame | 18 | |||
E 961 | Neotame | 2 | as flavour enhancer only | ||
E 962 | Salt of aspartame-acesulfame | 500 | (11)b (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 | |||||
(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 | |||||
(5): E 214-219: p-hydroxybenzoates (PHB), maximum 300 mg/kg | |||||
(11): Limits are expressed as (a) acesulfame K equivalent or (b) aspartame equivalent | |||||
(13): Maximum limit expressed on fat | |||||
(41): Expressed on fat basis | |||||
(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 | |||||
(46): As the sum of carnosol and carnosic acid | |||||
[F2(60): Expressed as steviol equivalents] | |||||
16 | Desserts excluding products covered in categories 1, 3 and 4 | ||||
Group I | Additives | ||||
Group II | Colours at quantum satis | quantum satis | |||
Group III | Colours with combined maximum limit | 150 | |||
Group IV | Polyols | quantum satis | only energy-reduced or with no added sugar | ||
E 160b | Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin | 10 | |||
E 160d | Lycopene | 30 | |||
E 200-203 | Sorbic acid — sorbates | 1 000 | (1) (2) | only frugtgrød, rote Grütze and pasha | |
E 200-203 | Sorbic acid — sorbates | 2 000 | (1) (2) | only ostkaka | |
E 200-213 | Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates | 300 | (1) (2) | only non-heat-treated dairy-based desserts | |
E 210-213 | Benzoic acid — benzoates | 500 | (1) (2) | only frugtgrød and rote Grütze | |
E 234 | Nisin | 3 | only semolina and tapioca puddings and similar products | ||
E 280-283 | Propionic acid — propionates | 1 000 | (1) (6) | only Christmas pudding | |
E 297 | Fumaric acid | 4 000 | only gel-like desserts, fruit-flavoured desserts, dry powdered dessert mixes | ||
E 338-452 | Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates | 3 000 | (1) (4) | ||
E 338-452 | Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates | 7 000 | (1) (4) | only dry powdered dessert mixes | |
E 355-357 | Adipic acid — adipates | 1 000 | (1) | only dry powdered dessert mixes | |
E 355-357 | Adipic acid — adipates | 6 000 | (1) | only gel-like desserts | |
E 355-357 | Adipic acid — adipates | 1 000 | (1) | only fruit-flavoured desserts | |
E 363 | Succinic acid | 6 000 | |||
E 416 | Karaya gum | 6 000 | |||
E 427 | Cassia gum | 2 500 | only for dairy-based dessert and similar products | ||
E 432-436 | Polysorbates | 3 000 | (1) | ||
E 473-474 | Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides | 5 000 | (1) | ||
E 475 | Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids | 2 000 | |||
E 477 | Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids | 5 000 | |||
E 481-482 | Stearoyl-2-lactylates | 5 000 | (1) | ||
E 483 | Stearyl tartrate | 5 000 | |||
E 491-495 | Sorbitan esters | 5 000 | (1) | ||
E 950 | Acesulfame K | 350 | only energy-reduced or with no added sugar | ||
E 951 | Aspartame | 1 000 | 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 | 100 | (52) | only energy-reduced or with no added sugar | |
E 955 | Sucralose | 400 | only energy-reduced or with no added sugar | ||
E 957 | Thaumatin | 5 | as flavour enhancer only | ||
E 959 | Neohesperidine DC | 50 | only energy-reduced or with no added sugar | ||
[F2E 960 | Steviol glycosides | 100 | (60) | only energy-reduced or with no added sugar] | |
E 961 | Neotame | 32 | 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 | |
[F4E 964 | Polyglycitol syrup | 300 000 | only energy-reduced or with no added sugar Period of application: From 29 November 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 | |||||
(4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5 | |||||
(6): Propionic acid and its salts may be present in certain fermented products resulting from the fermentation process following good manufacturing practice | |||||
(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] | |||||
[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] | |||||
17 | Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC excluding food supplements for infants and young children | ||||
17.1 | Food supplements supplied in a solid form including capsules and tablets and similar forms, excluding chewable forms | ||||
Group I | Additives | E 410, E 412, E 415 E 417 may not be used to produce dehydrated foods intended to rehydrate on ingestion | |||
Group II | Colours at quantum satis | quantum satis | |||
Group III | Colours with combined maximum limit | 300 | |||
Group IV | Polyols | quantum satis | |||
E 160d | Lycopene | 30 | |||
E 200-213 | Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates | 1 000 | (1) (2) | only when supplied in dried form and containing preparations of vitamin A and of combinations of vitamins A and D | |
E 310-321 | Gallates, TBHQ, BHA and BHT | 400 | (1) | ||
E 338-452 | Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates | quantum satis | |||
E 392 | Extracts of rosemary | 400 | (46) | ||
E 405 | Propane-1, 2-diol alginate | 1 000 | |||
E 416 | Karaya gum | quantum satis | |||
E 426 | Soybean hemicellulose | 1 500 | |||
E 432-436 | Polysorbates | quantum satis | |||
E 459 | Beta-cyclodextrin | quantum satis | only foods in tablet and coated tablet form | ||
E 468 | Cross-linked sodium carboxy methyl cellulose | 30 000 | |||
E 473-474 | Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides | quantum satis | (1) | ||
E 475 | Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids | quantum satis | |||
E 491-495 | Sorbitan esters | quantum satis | (1) | ||
E 551-559 | Silicon dioxide — silicates | 10 000 | |||
[F5E 900 | Dimethyl polysiloxane | 10 | only food supplements in effervescent tablet form Period of application: From 3 December 2012] | ||
E 901 | Beeswax, white and yellow | quantum satis | |||
E 902 | Candelilla wax | quantum satis | |||
E 903 | Carnauba wax | 200 | |||
E 904 | Shellac | quantum satis | |||
E 950 | Acesulfame K | 500 | |||
E 951 | Aspartame | 2 000 | |||
E 952 | Cyclamic acid and its Na and Ca salts | 500 | (51) | ||
E 954 | Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts | 500 | (52) | ||
E 955 | Sucralose | 800 | |||
E 959 | Neohesperidine DC | 100 | |||
[F2E 960 | Steviol glycosides | 670 | (60) | ] | |
E 961 | Neotame | 60 | |||
E 961 | Neotame | 2 | only as flavour enhancer | ||
E 962 | Salt of aspartame-acesulfame | 500 | (11)a (49) (50) | ||
E 1201 | Polyvinylpyrrolidone | quantum satis | only foods in tablet and coated tablet form | ||
E 1202 | Polyvinylpolypyrrolidone | quantum satis | only foods in tablet and coated tablet form | ||
E 1203 | Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) | 18 000 | only in capsule and tablet form | ||
E 1204 | Pullulan | quantum satis | only in capsule and tablet form | ||
E 1205 | Basic methacrylate copolymer | 100 000 | |||
E 1505 | Triethyl citrate | 3 500 | only in capsule and tablet form | ||
E 1521 | Polyethylene glycol | 10 000 | only in capsule and tablet form | ||
(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 | |||||
(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 | |||||
(46): As the sum of carnosol and carnosic acid | |||||
[F2(60): Expressed as steviol equivalents] | |||||
[F3(69): Maximum limit for aluminium coming from all aluminium lakes 150 mg/kg. For the purposes of Article 22 (1) (g) of Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 that limit shall apply from 1 February 2013] | |||||
[F5(79): Maximum level applies to the dissolved food supplement ready for consumption when diluted with 200 ml of water] | |||||
17.2 | Food supplements supplied in a liquid form | ||||
Group I | Additives | ||||
Group II | Colours at quantum satis | quantum satis | |||
Group III | Colours with combined maximum limit | 100 | |||
E 160d | Lycopene | 30 | |||
E 200-213 | Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates | 2 000 | (1) (2) | ||
E 310-321 | Gallates, TBHQ, BHA and BHT | 400 | (1) | ||
E 338-452 | Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates | quantum satis | |||
E 392 | Extracts of rosemary | 400 | (46) | ||
E 405 | Propane-1, 2-diol alginate | 1 000 | |||
E 416 | Karaya gum | quantum satis | |||
E 426 | Soybean hemicellulose | 1 500 | |||
E 432-436 | Polysorbates | quantum satis | |||
E 473-474 | Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides | quantum satis | (1) | ||
E 475 | Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids | quantum satis | |||
E 491-495 | Sorbitan esters | quantum satis | |||
E 551-559 | Silicon dioxide — silicates | 10 000 | |||
E 950 | Acesulfame K | 350 | |||
E 951 | Aspartame | 600 | |||
E 952 | Cyclamic acid and its Na and Ca salts | 400 | (51) | ||
E 954 | Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts | 80 | (52) | ||
E 955 | Sucralose | 240 | |||
E 959 | Neohesperidine DC | 50 | |||
[F2E 960 | Steviol glycosides | 200 | (60) | ] | |
E 961 | Neotame | 20 | |||
E 961 | Neotame | 2 | only as flavour enhancer | ||
E 962 | Salt of aspartame-acesulfame | 350 | (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 | |||||
(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 | |||||
(46): As the sum of carnosol and carnosic acid | |||||
[F2(60): Expressed as steviol equivalents] | |||||
17.3 | Food supplements supplied in a syrup-type or chewable form | ||||
Group I | Additives | ||||
Group II | Colours at quantum satis | quantum satis | |||
Group IV | Polyols | quantum satis | |||
Group III | Colours with combined maximum limit | 300 | only solid food supplements | ||
Group III | Colours with combined maximum limit | 100 | only liquid food supplements | ||
E 160d | Lycopene | 30 | |||
E 310-321 | Gallates, TBHQ, BHA and BHT | 400 | (1) | ||
E 338-452 | Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates | quantum satis | |||
E 392 | Extracts of rosemary | 400 | (46) | ||
E 405 | Propane-1, 2-diol alginate | 1 000 | |||
E 416 | Karaya gum | quantum satis | |||
E 426 | Soybean hemicellulose | 1 500 | |||
E 432-436 | Polysorbates | quantum satis | |||
E 473-474 | Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides | quantum satis | (1) | ||
E 475 | Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids | quantum satis | |||
E 491-495 | Sorbitan esters | quantum satis | |||
E 551-559 | Silicon dioxide — silicates | 10 000 | |||
E 901 | Beeswax, white and yellow | quantum satis | |||
E 902 | Candelilla wax | quantum satis | |||
E 903 | Carnauba wax | 200 | |||
E 904 | Shellac | quantum satis | |||
E 950 | Acesulfame K | 2 000 | |||
E 951 | Aspartame | 5 500 | |||
E 952 | Cyclamic acid and its Na and Ca salts | 1 250 | (51) | ||
E 954 | Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts | 1 200 | (52) | ||
E 955 | Sucralose | 2 400 | |||
E 957 | Thaumatin | 400 | |||
E 959 | Neohesperidine DC | 400 | |||
[F2E 960 | Steviol glycosides | 1 800 | (60) | ] | |
E 961 | Neotame | 185 | |||
E 961 | Neotame | 2 | only food supplements based on vitamin and/or mineral elements, as flavour enhancer | ||
E 962 | Salt of aspartame-acesulfame | 2 000 | (11)a (49) (50) | ||
(1): The additives may be added individually or in combination | |||||
(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 | |||||
(46): As the sum of carnosol and carnosic acid | |||||
[F2(60): Expressed as steviol equivalents] | |||||
[F3(69): Maximum limit for aluminium coming from all aluminium lakes 150 mg/kg. For the purposes of Article 22 (1) (g) of Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 that limit shall apply from 1 February 2013] | |||||
18 | Processed foods not covered by categories 1 to 17, excluding foods for infants and young children | ||||
Group I | Additives | ] |
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).
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