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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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[F1 [F2Group 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, Geist (with the name of the fruit or the raw material used), London Gin, Sambuca, Maraschino, Marrasquino or Maraskino and Mistrà]
[F3E 104 Quinoline Yellow 180 (61) 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, Geist (with the name of the fruit or the raw material used), London Gin, Sambuca, Maraschino, Marrasquino or Maraskino and Mistrà
E 110 Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S 100 (61) 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, Geist (with the name of the fruit or the raw material used), London Gin, Sambuca, Maraschino, Marrasquino or Maraskino and Mistrà]
[F2E 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, Geist (with the name of the fruit or the raw material used), London Gin, Sambuca, Maraschino, Marrasquino or Maraskino and Mistrà]
[F3E 124 Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A 170 (61) 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, Geist (with the name of the fruit or the raw material used), London Gin, Sambuca, Maraschino, Marrasquino or Maraskino and Mistrà]
[F2E 150a-d Caramels quantum satis except: fruit spirits, spirits (preceded by the name of the fruit) obtained by maceration and distillation Geist (with the name of the fruit or the raw material used), 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
[F3(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 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
[F4E 104 Quinoline Yellow 50 (26) (27) only americano, bitter vino]
[F5E 104 Quinoline Yellow 50 (61) Except americano, bitter vino
E 110 Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S 50 (61) Except americano, bitter vino]
[F4E 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
[F4E 124 Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A 50 (26) (27) only americano, bitter vino]
[F5E 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
[ F6 ]
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
[F5(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
[F4E 104 Quinoline Yellow 50 (28) only bitter soda]
[F5E 104 Quinoline Yellow 50 (61) except bitter soda, sangria, claria, zurra
E 110 Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S 50 (61) except bitter soda, sangria, claria, zurra]
[F4E 110 Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S 50 (28) only bitter soda]
E 120 Cochineal, Carminic acid, Carmines 100 (28) only bitter soda
E 122 Azorubine, Carmoisine 100 (28) only bitter soda
E 123 Amaranth 100 (28) only bitter soda
[F4E 124 Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A 50 (28) only bitter soda]
[F5E 124 Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A 50 (61) except bitter soda, sangria, claria, zurra]
E 129 Allura Red AG 100 (28) only bitter soda
E 150a-d Caramels quantum satis only bitter soda
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
(28): In bitter soda 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
[F5(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]
14.2.7.3 Aromatised wine-product cocktails
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
[F5E 104 Quinoline Yellow 50 (61)
E 110 Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S 50 (61)
E 124 Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A 50 (61) ]
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
[F5(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]
14.2.8 Other alcoholic drinks including mixtures of alcoholic drinks with non-alcoholic drinks and spirits with less than 15 % of alcohol
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
[F7Group III Colours with combined maximum limit 200 only alcoholic drinks with less than 15 % of alcohol and nalewka na winie owocowym, aromatyzowana nalewka na winie owocowym, nalewka na winie z soku winogronowego, aromatyzowana nalewka na winie z soku winogronowego, napój winny owocowy lub miodowy, aromatyzowany napój winny owocowy lub miodowy, wino owocowe niskoalkoholowe and aromatyzowane wino owocowe niskoalkoholowe]
[F5E 104 Quinoline Yellow 180 (61) only alcoholic drinks with less than 15 % of alcohol
E 110 Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S 100 (61) only alcoholic drinks with less than 15 % of alcohol]
[F7E 123 Amaranth 30 only alcoholic drinks with less than 15 % of alcohol and nalewka na winie owocowym, aromatyzowana nalewka na winie owocowym, nalewka na winie z soku winogronowego, aromatyzowana nalewka na winie z soku winogronowego, napój winny owocowy lub miodowy, aromatyzowany napój winny owocowy lub miodowy, wino owocowe niskoalkoholowe and aromatyzowane wino owocowe niskoalkoholowe]
[F5E 124 Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A 170 (61) only alcoholic drinks with less than 15 % of alcohol]
E 160b Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin 10 only alcoholic drinks with less than 15 % of alcohol
E 160d Lycopene 30
[F7E 200-203 Sorbic acid — sorbates 200 (1) (2) only alcoholic drinks with less than 15 % of alcohol and nalewka na winie owocowym, aromatyzowana nalewka na winie owocowym, nalewka na winie z soku winogronowego, aromatyzowana nalewka na winie z soku winogronowego, napój winny owocowy lub miodowy, aromatyzowany napój winny owocowy lub miodowy, wino owocowe niskoalkoholowe and aromatyzowane wino owocowe niskoalkoholowe]
E 210-213 Benzoic acid — benzoates 200 (1) (2) only alcoholic drinks with less than 15 % of alcohol
[F8E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites 200 (3) only nalewka na winie owocowym, aromatyzowana nalewka na winie owocowym, nalewka na winie z soku winogronowego, aromatyzowana nalewka na winie z soku winogronowego, napój winny owocowy lub miodowy, aromatyzowany napój winny owocowy lub miodowy, wino owocowe niskoalkoholowe and aromatyzowane wino owocowe niskoalkoholowe]
[F9E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites 20 (3)

only in fermented grape must-based drinks

Period of application:

From 25 December 2012 .]

[F10E 242 Dimethyl dicarbonate 250 (24)

Period of application:

From 28 December 2012]

E 338-452 Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates 1 000 (1) (4)
[F8E 353 Metatartaric acid 100 only nalewka na winie z soku winogronowego and aromatyzowana nalewka na winie z soku winogronowego]
[F9E 405 Propane-1, 2-diol alginate 100

only in fermented grape must-based drinks

Period of application:

From 25 December 2012]

E 444 Sucrose acetate isobutyrate 300 only flavoured cloudy alcoholic drinks containing less than 15 % of alcohol
E 445 Glycerol esters of wood rosins 100 only flavoured cloudy alcoholic drinks containing less than 15 % of alcohol
E 473-474 Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides 5 000 (1)
E 481-482 Stearoyl-2-lactylates 8 000 (1) only flavoured drinks containing less than 15 % of alcohol
E 950 Acesulfame K 350
E 951 Aspartame 600
E 952 Cyclamic acid and its Na and Ca salts 250 (51) only mixtures of alcoholic drinks with non-alcoholic drinks
E 954 Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts 80 (52)
E 955 Sucralose 250
E 959 Neohesperidine DC 30
[F11E 960 Steviol glycosides 150 (60) ]
E 961 Neotame 20
E 962 Salt of aspartame-acesulfame 350 (11)a (49) (50)
[F8E 1105 Lysozyme quantum satis only nalewka na winie owocowym, aromatyzowana nalewka na winie owocowym, nalewka na winie z soku winogronowego, aromatyzowana nalewka na winie z soku winogronowego, napój winny owocowy lub miodowy, aromatyzowany napój winny owocowy lub miodowy, wino owocowe niskoalkoholowe and aromatyzowane wino owocowe niskoalkoholowe]
(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
[F9(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
[F11(60): Expressed as steviol equivalents]
[F5(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]
15 Ready-to-eat savouries and snacks
15.1 Potato-, cereal-, flour- or starch-based snacks
Group I Additives
[F12Group II Colours at quantum satis quantum satis

Period of application:

until 31 July 2014

Group II Colours at quantum satis quantum satis (71)

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014]

[F12Group III Colours with combined maximum limit 100

excluding extruded or expanded savoury snack products

Period of application:

until 31 July 2014

Group III Colours with combined maximum limit 100 (71)

excluding extruded or expanded savoury snack products

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014]

[F12Group III Colours with combined maximum limit 200

only extruded or expanded savoury snack products

Period of application:

until 31 July 2014

Group III Colours with combined maximum limit 200 (71)

only extruded or expanded savoury snack products

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014]

E 160b Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin 10 excluding extruded or expanded savoury snack products
E 160b Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin 20 only extruded or expanded savoury snack products
E 160d Lycopene 30
E 200-203; 214-219 Sorbic acid — sorbates; p-hydroxybenzoates 1 000 (1) (2) (5)
E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites 50 (3) only cereal- and potato-based snacks
E 310-320 Gallates, TBHQ and BHA 200 (1) only cereal-based snack foods
E 338-452 Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates 5 000 (1) (4)
E 392 Extracts of rosemary 50 (41) (46)
E 405 Propane-1, 2-diol alginate 3 000 only cereal- and potato-based snacks
E 416 Karaya gum 5 000 only cereal- and potato-based snacks
E 481-482 Stearoyl-2-lactylates 2 000 (1) only cereal-based snacks
E 481-482 Stearoyl-2-lactylates 5 000 (1) only cereal- and potato-based snacks
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
[F11E 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
[F11(60): Expressed as stevioles equivalents]
[F13(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
[F11E 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
[F11(60): Expressed as steviol equivalents]
16 Desserts excluding products covered in categories 1, 3 and 4
Group I Additives
[F12Group II Colours at quantum satis quantum satis

Period of application:

until 31 July 2014

Group II Colours at quantum satis quantum satis (74)

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014]

[F12Group III Colours with combined maximum limit 150

Period of application:

until 31 July 2014

Group III Colours with combined maximum limit 150 (74)

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014]

Group IV Polyols quantum satis only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
[F5E 104 Quinoline Yellow 10 (61)
E 110 Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S 5 (61)
E 124 Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A 10 (61) ]
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]

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