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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)

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Article 4U.K. [F1Domestic] lists of food additives

1.Only food additives included in the [F2domestic] list in Annex II may be placed on the market as such and used in foods under the conditions of use specified therein.

2.Only food additives included in the [F2domestic] list in Annex III may be used in food additives, in food enzymes and in food flavourings under the conditions of use specified therein.

3.Food additives in Annex II shall be listed on the basis of the categories of food to which they may be added.

4.Food additives in Annex III shall be listed on the basis of the food additives, food enzymes, food flavourings and nutrients or categories thereof to which they may be added.

5.Food additives shall comply with the specifications as referred to in Article 14.

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