E 907 | Hydrogenated poly-1-decene | 2 000 | as glazing agent only | ||
E 927b | Carbamide | 30 000 | only with no added sugar | ||
E 950 | Acesulfame K | 800 | (12) | only with added sugar or polyols, as flavour enhancer | |
E 951 | Aspartame | 2 500 | (12) | only with added sugar or polyols, as flavour enhancer | |
E 959 | Neohesperidine DC | 150 | (12) | only with added sugar or polyols, as flavour enhancer | |
E 957 | Thaumatin | 10 | (12) | only with added sugar or polyols, as flavour enhancer | |
E 961 | Neotame | 3 | (12) | only with added sugar or polyols, as flavour enhancer | |
E 950 | Acesulfame K | 2 000 | only with no added sugar | ||
E 951 | Aspartame | 5 500 | only with no added sugar | ||
E 954 | Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts | 1 200 | (52) | only with no added sugar | |
E 955 | Sucralose | 3 000 | only with no added sugar | ||
E 957 | Thaumatin | 50 | only with no added sugar | ||
E 959 | Neohesperidine DC | 400 | only with no added sugar | ||
Steviol glycosides | 3 300 | (60) | only with no added sugar | ||
E 961 | Neotame | 250 | only with no added sugar | ||
E 962 | Salt of aspartame-acesulfame | 2 000 | (11)a (49) (50) | only with no added sugar | |
E 1518 | Glyceryl triacetate (triacetin) | quantum satis | |||
The additives may be added individually or in combination | |||||
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid | |||||
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5 | |||||
Limits are expressed as (a) acesulfame K equivalent or (b) aspartame equivalent | |||||
The maximum usable levels are derived from the maximum usable levels for its constituent parts, aspartame (E 951) and acesulfame-K (E 950) | |||||
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 | |||||
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide | |||||
If E 950, E 951, E 957, E 959 and E 961 are used in combination in chewing gum, the maximum level for each is reduced proportionally | |||||
The quantities of each of the colours E 110, E 122, E 124 and E 155 may not exceed 50 mg/kg or mg/l | |||||
As the sum of carnosol and carnosic acid | |||||
The maximum amount applies to all uses covered by this regulation, including the provisions set out in Annex III | |||||
Expressed as steviol equivalents | |||||
Maximum limit for aluminium coming from all aluminium lakes 300 mg/kg For the purposes of Article 22 (1) (g) of Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 that limit shall apply from 1 February 2013 | |||||
05.4 | Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit-based fillings covered by category 4.2.4 | ||||
Group I | Additives | ||||
Group II | Colours at quantum satis | quantum satis | |||
Group III | Colours with combined maximum limit | 500 | only decorations, coatings and sauces, except fillings | ||
Group III | Colours with combined maximum limit | 300 | (25) | only fillings | |
Group IV | Polyols | quantum satis | only decorations, coatings and fillings with not added sugar | ||
Group IV | Polyols | quantum satis | only sauces | ||
E 160b | Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin | 20 | only decorations and coatings | ||
E 160d | Lycopene | 30 | except red coating of hard-sugar coated chocolate confectionery | ||
E 160d | Lycopene | 200 | only red coating of hard-sugar coated chocolate confectionery | ||
E 173 | Aluminium | quantum satis | only external coating of sugar confectionery for the decoration of cakes and pastries | ||
E 174 | Silver | quantum satis | only decoration of chocolates | ||
E 175 | Gold | quantum satis | only decoration of chocolates | ||
E 200-203 | Sorbic acid — sorbates | 1 000 | (1) (2) | only toppings (syrups for pancakes, flavoured syrups for milkshakes and ice cream; similar products) | |
E 200-219 | Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates | 1 500 | (1) (2) (5) | ||
E 220-228 | Sulphur dioxide — sulphites | 50 | (3) | only glucose syrup-based confectionery (carry over from the glucose syrup only) | |
E 220-228 | Sulphur dioxide — sulphites | 40 | (3) | only toppings (syrups for pancakes, flavoured syrups for milkshakes and ice cream; similar products) | |
E 220-228 | Sulphur dioxide — sulphites | 100 | (3) | only fruit fillings for pastries | |
E 297 | Fumaric acid | 1 000 | |||
E 297 | Fumaric acid | 2 500 | only fillings and toppings for fine bakery ware | ||
E 338-452 | Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates | 5 000 | (1) (4) | ||
E 338-452 | Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates | 3 000 | (1) (4) | only toppings (syrups for pancakes, flavoured syrups for milkshakes and ice cream; similar products) | |
E 355-357 | Adipic acid — adipates | 2 000 | (1) | only fillings and toppings for fine bakery ware | |
E 392 | Extracts of rosemary | 100 | (41) (46) | only sauces | |
E 405 | Propane-1, 2-diol alginate | 1 500 | |||
E 405 | Propane-1, 2-diol alginate | 5 000 | only fillings, toppings and coatings for fine bakery wares and desserts | ||
E 416 | Karaya gum | 5 000 | only fillings, toppings and coatings for fine bakery wares and desserts | ||
E 426 | Soybean hemicellulose | 10 000 | only jelly confectionery (other than jelly mini-cups) | ||
E 427 | Cassia gum | 2 500 | only fillings toppings and coatings for fine bakery wares and dessert | ||
E 432-436 | Polysorbates | 1 000 | (1) | ||
E 442 | Ammonium phosphatides | 10 000 | only cocoa-based confectionery | ||
E 473-474 | Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides | 5 000 | |||
E 475 | Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids | 2 000 | |||
E 476 | Polyglycerol polyricinoleate | 5 000 | only cocoa-based confectionery | ||
E 477 | Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids | 5 000 | |||
E 477 | Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids | 30 000 | only whipped dessert toppings other than cream | ||
E 481-482 | Stearoyl-2-lactylates | 5 000 | (1) | ||
E 491-495 | Sorbitan esters | 5 000 | (1) | ||
E 492 | Sorbitan tristearate | 10 000 | only cocoa-based confectionery | ||
E 551-559 | Silicon dioxide — silicates | quantum satis | surface treatment only | ||
E 900 | Dimethyl polysiloxane | 10 | |||
E 901 | Beeswax, white and yellow | quantum satis | as glazing agent only | ||
E 902 | Candelilla wax | quantum satis | as glazing agent only | ||
E 903 | Carnauba wax | 500 | as glazing agent only | ||
E 903 | Carnauba wax | 200 | as glazing agent only for small fine bakery wares, coated with chocolate | ||
E 904 | Shellac | quantum satis | as glazing agent only | ||
E 905 | Microcrystalline wax | quantum satis | surface treatment only | ||
E 907 | Hydrogenated poly-1-decene | 2 000 | as glazing agent only | ||
E 950 | Acesulfame K | 1 000 | only starch-based confectionery energy-reduced or with no added sugar | ||
E 951 | Aspartame | 2 000 | only starch-based confectionery energy-reduced or with no added sugar | ||
E 954 | Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts | 300 | (52) | only starch-based confectionery energy-reduced or with no added sugar | |
E 955 | Sucralose | 1 000 | only starch-based confectionery energy-reduced or with no added sugar | ||
E 959 | Neohesperidine DC | 150 | only starch-based confectionery energy-reduced or with no added sugar | ||
E 961 | Neotame | 65 | only starch-based confectionery energy-reduced or with no added sugar | ||
E 961 | Neotame | 2 | only starch-based confectionery energy-reduced or with no added sugar, as flavour enhancer | ||
E 962 | Salt of aspartame-acesulfame | 1 000 | (11)a (49) (50) | only starch-based confectionery energy-reduced or with no added sugar | |
E 950 | Acesulfame K | 500 | only confectionery with no added sugar | ||
E 951 | Aspartame | 1 000 | only confectionery with no added sugar | ||
E 954 | Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts | 500 | (52) | only confectionery with no added sugar | |
E 955 | Sucralose | 1 000 | only confectionery with no added sugar | ||
E 957 | Thaumatin | 50 | only confectionery with no added sugar | ||
E 959 | Neohesperidine DC | 100 | only confectionery with no added sugar | ||
Steviol glycosides | 330 | (60) | only confectionary with no added sugar | ||
E 961 | Neotame | 32 | only confectionery with no added sugar | ||
E 962 | Salt of aspartame-acesulfame | 500 | (11)a (49) (50) | only confectionery with no added sugar | |
E 950 | Acesulfame K | 500 | only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar | ||
E 951 | Aspartame | 2 000 | only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar | ||
E 954 | Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts | 500 | (52) | only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar | |
E 955 | Sucralose | 800 | only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar | ||
E 957 | Thaumatin | 50 | only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar | ||
E 959 | Neohesperidine DC | 100 | only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar | ||
Steviol glycosides | 270 | (60) | only cocoa or dried fruit based, energy reduced or with no added sugar | ||
E 961 | Neotame | 65 | only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar | ||
E 962 | Salt of aspartame-acesulfame | 500 | (11)a (49) (50) | only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar | |
E 950 | Acesulfame-K | 350 | only sauces | ||
E 951 | Aspartame | 350 | only sauces | ||
E 954 | Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts | 160 | (52) | only sauces | |
E 955 | Sucralose | 450 | only sauces | ||
E 959 | Neohesperidine DC | 50 | only sauces | ||
E 961 | Neotame | 12 | only sauces | ||
E 961 | Neotame | 2 | only sauces as flavour enhancer | ||
E 962 | Salt of aspartame-acesulfame | 350 | (11)b (49) (50) | only sauces | |
The additives may be added individually or in combination | |||||
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid | |||||
Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present | |||||
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5 | |||||
E 214-219: p-hydroxybenzoates (PHB), maximum 300 mg/kg | |||||
Limits are expressed as (a) acesulfame K equivalent or (b) aspartame equivalent | |||||
Expressed on fat basis | |||||
As the sum of carnosol and carnosic acid | |||||
The maximum usable levels are derived from the maximum usable levels for its constituent parts, aspartame (E 951) and acesulfame-K (E 950) | |||||
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 | |||||
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide | |||||
The quantities of each of the colours E 110, E 122, E 124 and E 155 may not exceed 50 mg/kg or mg/l | |||||
Expressed as steviol equivalents | |||||
Maximum limit for aluminium coming from all aluminium lakes 300 mg/kg. For the puroposes of Article 22 (1) (g) of Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 that limit shall apply from 1 February 2013 | |||||
06 | Cereals and cereal products | ||||
06.1 | Whole, broken, or flaked grain | ||||
E 220-228 | Sulphur dioxide — sulphites | 30 | (3) | only sago and pearl barley | |
E 553b | Talc | quantum satis | only rice | ||
Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present | |||||
06.2 | Flours and other milled products and starches | ||||
06.2.1 | Flours | ||||
E 338-452 | Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates | 2 500 | (1) (4) | ||
E 338-452 | Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates | 20 000 | (1) (4) | only self-raising flour | |
E 300 | Ascorbic acid | quantum satis | |||
E 920 | L-cysteine | quantum satis | |||
The additives may be added individually or in combination | |||||
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5 | |||||
06.2.2 | Starches | ||||
Group I | Additives | ||||
E 220-228 | Sulphur dioxide — sulphites | 50 | (3) | excluding starches in infant formulae, follow on formulae and processed cereal-based foods and baby foods | |
Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present | |||||
06.3 | Breakfast cereals | ||||
Group I | Additives | ||||
Group II | Colours at quantum satis | quantum satis | only breakfast cereals other than extruded, puffed and/or fruit-flavoured breakfast cereals | ||
Group IV | Polyols | quantum satis | only breakfast cereals or cereal-based products, energy-reduced or with no added sugar | ||
E 120 | Cochineal, Carminic acid, Carmines | 200 | (53) | only fruit-flavoured breakfast cereals | |
E 150c | Ammonia caramel | quantum satis | only extruded puffed and or fruit-flavoured breakfast cereals | ||
E 160a | Carotenes | quantum satis | only extruded puffed and or fruit-flavoured breakfast cereals | ||
E 160b | Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin | 25 | only extruded puffed and or fruit-flavoured breakfast cereals | ||
E 160c | Paprika extract, capsanthin, capsorubin | quantum satis | only extruded puffed and or fruit-flavoured breakfast cereals | ||
E 162 | Beetroot Red, betanin | 200 | (53) | only fruit-flavoured breakfast cereals | |
E 163 | Anthocyanins | 200 | (53) | only fruit-flavoured breakfast cereals | |
E 310-320 | Gallates, TBHQ and BHA | 200 | (1) (13) | only pre-cooked cereals | |
E 338-452 | Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates | 5 000 | (1) (4) | ||
E 475 | Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids | 10 000 | only granola-type breakfast cereal | ||
E 481-482 | Stearoyl-2-lactylates | 5 000 | (1) | ||
E 950 | Acesulfame K | 1 200 | only breakfast cereals with a fibre content of more than 15 %, and containing at least 20 % bran, energy-reduced or with no added sugar | ||
E 951 | Aspartame | 1 000 | only breakfast cereals with a fibre content of more than 15 %, and containing at least 20 % bran, energy-reduced or with no added sugar | ||
E 954 | Saccharin and its Na, K and Ca salts | 100 | (52) | only breakfast cereals with a fibre content of more than 15 %, and containing at least 20 % bran, energy-reduced or with no added sugar | |
E 955 | Sucralose | 400 | only breakfast cereals with a fibre content of more than 15 %, and containing at least 20 % bran, energy-reduced or with no added sugar | ||
E 959 | Neohesperidine DC | 50 | only breakfast cereals with a fibre content of more than 15 %, and containing at least 20 % bran, energy-reduced or with no added sugar | ||
Steviol glycosides | 330 | (60) | only breakfast cereals with a fibre content of more than 15 %, and containing at least 20 % bran, energy reduced or with no added sugar | ||
E 961 | Neotame | 32 | only breakfast cereals with a fibre content of more than 15 %, and containing at least 20 % bran, energy-reduced or with no added sugar | ||
E 962 | Salt of aspartame-acesulfame | 1 000 | (11)b (49) (50) | only breakfast cereals with a fibre content of more than 15 %, and containing at least 20 % bran, energy-reduced or with no added sugar | |
The additives may be added individually or in combination | |||||
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5 | |||||
Limits are expressed as (a) acesulfame K equivalent or (b) aspartame equivalent | |||||
Maximum limit expressed on fat | |||||
The maximum usable levels are derived from the maximum usable levels for its constituent parts, aspartame (E 951) and acesulfame-K (E 950) | |||||
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 | |||||
Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide | |||||
E 120, E 162 and E 163 may be added individually or in combination | |||||
Expressed as steviol equivalents | |||||
06.4 | Pasta | ||||
06.4.1 | Fresh pasta | ||||
E 270 | Lactic acid | quantum satis | |||
E 300 | Ascorbic acid | quantum satis | |||
E 301 | Sodium ascorbate | quantum satis | |||
E 322 | Lecithins | quantum satis | |||
E 330 | Citric acid | quantum satis | |||
E 334 | Tartaric acid (L(+)-) | quantum satis | |||
E 471 | Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | quantum satis | |||
E 575 | Glucono-delta-lactone | quantum satis | |||
06.4.2 | Dry pasta | ||||
Group I | Additives | only gluten free and/or pasta intended for hypoproteic diets in accordance with Directive 2009/39/EC | |||
06.4.3 | Fresh pre-cooked pasta | ||||
E 270 | Lactic acid | quantum satis | |||
E 300 | Ascorbic acid | quantum satis | |||
E 301 | Sodium ascorbate | quantum satis | |||
E 322 | Lecithins | quantum satis | |||
E 330 | Citric acid | quantum satis | |||
E 334 | Tartaric acid (L(+)-) | quantum satis | |||
E 471 | Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | quantum satis | |||
E 575 | Glucono-delta-lactone | quantum satis | |||
06.4.4 | Potato Gnocchi | ||||
Group I | Additives | ||||
E 200-203 | Sorbic acid — sorbates | 1 000 | (1) | ||
06.4.5 | Fillings of stuffed pasta (ravioli and similar) | ||||
Group I | Additives | ||||
E 200-203 | Sorbic acid — sorbates | 1 000 | (1) (2) | ||
The additives may be added individually or in combination | |||||
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid | |||||
06.5 | Noodles | ||||
group I | Additives | ||||
group II | Colours at quantum satis | quantum satis | |||
E 338-452 | Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates | 2 000 | (1) (4) | ||
E 426 | Soybean hemicellulose | 10 000 | only prepackaged ready to eat oriental noodles intended for retail sale | ||
The additives may be added individually or in combination | |||||
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5 | |||||
06.6 | Batters | ||||
Group I | Additives | ||||
Group II | Colours at quantum satis | quantum satis | |||
Group III | Colours with combined maximum limit | 500 | only batters for coating | ||
E 160b | Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin | 20 | only batters for coating | ||
E 160d | Lycopene | 30 | only batters for coating | ||
E 200-203 | Sorbic acid — sorbates | 2 000 | (1) (2) | ||
E 200-203 | Sorbic acid — sorbates | 2 000 | (1) (2) | ||
E 338-452 | Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates | 12 000 | (1) (4) | ||
E 900 | Dimethyl polysiloxane | 10 | |||
The additives may be added individually or in combination | |||||
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid | |||||
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5 | |||||
06.7 | Pre-cooked or processed cereals | ||||
Group I | Additives | ||||
Group II | Colours at quantum satis | quantum satis | |||
E 200-203 | Sorbic acid — sorbates | 200 | (1) (2) | only polenta | |
E 200-203 | Sorbic acid — sorbates | 2 000 | (1) (2) | only semmelknödelteig | |
E 310-320 | Gallates, TBHQ and BHA | 200 | (1) | only pre-cooked cereals | |
E 426 | Soybean hemicellulose | 10 000 | only prepackaged ready to eat rice and rice products intended for retail sale | ||
E 471 | Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | quantum satis | only quick-cook rice | ||
E 472a | Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids | quantum satis | only quick-cook rice | ||
E 481-482 | Stearoyl-2-lactylates | 4 000 | (2) | only quick-cook rice | |
The additives may be added individually or in combination | |||||
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid | |||||
07 | Bakery wares | ||||
07.1 | Bread and rolls | ||||
Group I | Additives | except products in 7.1.1 and 7.1.2 | |||
E 150a-d | Caramels | quantum satis | only malt bread | ||
E 200-203 | Sorbic acid — sorbates | 2 000 | (1) (2) | only prepacked sliced bread and rye-bread, partially baked, prepacked bakery wares intended for retail sale and energy-reduced bread intended for retail sale | |
E 280-283 | Propionic acid — propionates | 3 000 | (1) (6) | only prepacked sliced bread and rye bread | |
E 280-283 | Propionic acid — propionates | 2 000 | (1) (6) | only energy-reduced bread, partially baked prepacked bread and prepacked rolls and pitta, prepacked polsebrod, boller and dansk flutes | |
E 280-283 | Propionic acid — propionates | 1 000 | (1) (6) | only prepacked bread | |
E 338-452 | Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates | 20 000 | (1) (4) | only soda bread | |
E 481-482 | Stearoyl-2-lactylates | 3 000 | (1) | except products in 7.1.1 and 7.1.2 | |
E 483 | Stearyl tartrate | 4 000 | except products in 7.1.1 and 7.1.2 | ||
The additives may be added individually or in combination | |||||
The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid | |||||
The maximum level is expressed as P2O5 |