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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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ANNEX

Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 is amended as follows:

(a)

Part A is amended as follows:

(i)

In Section 2, point 4 is replaced by the following:

“4.

Aluminium lakes prepared from all colours listed in Table 1 of Part B are authorised until 31 July 2014.

From 1 August 2014 only aluminium lakes prepared from the colours listed in Table 3 of this Part A are authorised and only in those food categories where provisions on maximum limits on aluminium coming from lakes are explicitly stated in Part E .

(ii)

the following Table 3 is added:

Table 3

Colours which may be used in the form of lakes

E-numberName
E 100Curcumin
E 102Tartrazine
E 104Quinoline Yellow
E 110Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
E 120Cochineal, Carminic acid, Carmines
E 122Azorubine, Carmoisine
E 123Amaranth
E 124Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
E 127Erythrosine
E 129Allura Red AC
E 131Patent Blue V
E 132Indigotine, Indigo carmine
E 133Brilliant Blue FCF
E 141Copper complexes of chlorophylls and chlorophyllins
E 142Green S
E 151Brilliant Black BN, Black PN
E 155Brown HT
E 163Anthocyanins
E 180Litholrubine BK
(b)

In Part B, Table 3, (Additives other than colours and sweeteners) is amended as follows:

(i)

the entries concerning E 556 Calcium aluminium silicate, E 558 Bentonite and E 559 Aluminium silicate (Kaolin) are replaced by the following:

E 556Calcium aluminium silicate (*)
E 558Bentonite (**)
E 559Aluminium silicate (Kaolin) (*)
(ii)

the following footnotes are added:

(*) =authorised until 31 January 2014

(**) =authorised until 31 May 2013

(c)

In Part C, Table (5), point (s) "E 551 – 559: Silicon dioxide – silicates" is replaced by the following:

‘(s.1.)

E 551 – 559: Silicon dioxide – silicates(1)

E-numberName
E 551Silicon dioxide
E 552Calcium silicate
E 553aMagnesium silicate
E 553bTalc
E 554Sodium aluminium silicate
E 555Potassium aluminium silicate
E 556Calcium aluminium silicate
E 559Aluminium silicate (Kaolin)
(s.2.)

E 551 – 553: Silicon dioxide – silicates(2)

E-numberName
E 551Silicon dioxide
E 552Calcium silicate
E 553aMagnesium silicate
E 553bTalc
(d)

Part E is amended as follows:

(1)

In category 0 (Food additives permitted in all categories of foods),

(i)

the entry concerning additives E 551-559 (only foods in dried powdered form (i.e. foods dried during the production process, and mixtures thereof), excluding foods listed in table 1 of Part A of this Annex ) is replaced by the following:

E 551 – 559Silicon dioxide – silicates10 000(1) (57)only foods in dried powdered form (i.e. foods dried during the production process, and mixtures thereof), excluding foods listed in table 1 of Part A of this Annex

Period of application:

until 31 January 2014

E 551 – 553Silicon dioxide – silicates10 000(1) (57)only foods in dried powdered form (i.e. foods dried during the production process, and mixtures thereof), excluding foods listed in table 1 of Part A of this Annex

Period of application:

from 1 February 2014.

(ii)

the entry concerning additives E 551-559 (only foods in tablet and coated tablet form, excluding the foods listed in table 1 of Part A of this Annex) is replaced by the following:

E 551 – 559Silicon dioxide – silicates quantum satis(1)only foods in tablet and coated tablet form, excluding the foods listed in table 1 of Part A of this Annex

Period of application:

until 31 January 2014

E 551 – 553Silicon dioxide – silicates quantum satis(1)only foods in tablet and coated tablet form, excluding the foods listed in table 1 of Part A of this Annex

Period of application:

from 1 February 2014

(2)

In category 01.4 (Flavoured fermented milk products including heat treated products):

(i)

the entry concerning group II is replaced by the following:

Group IIColours at quantum satis quantum satis

Period of application:

until 31 July 2014

Group IIColours at quantum satis quantum satis(74)

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(ii)

the entry concerning group III is replaced by the following:

Group IIIColours with combined maximum limit150

Period of application:

until 31 July 2014

Group IIIColours with combined maximum limit150(74)

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(iii)

the entry concerning the additive E 104 is replaced by the following:

E 104Quinoline Yellow10(61)

Period of application:

from 1 January 2014 to 31 July 2014

E 104Quinoline Yellow10(61), (74)

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(iv)

the entry concerning the additive E 110 is replaced by the following:

E 110Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S5(61)

Period of application:

from 1 January 2014 to 31 July 2014

E 110Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S5(61) (74)

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(v)

the entry concerning the additive E 124 is replaced by the following:

E 124Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A5(61)

Period of application:

from 1 January 2014 to 31 July 2014

E 124Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A5(61) (74)

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(vi)

the following footnote is added:

(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.

(3)

In category 01.7.2 (Ripened cheese) the entry concerning additives, E 551 – 559 is replaced by the following:

E 551 – 559Silicon dioxide – silicates10 000(1)only sliced or grated cheese hard and semi-hard cheese

Period of application:

until 31 January 2014

E 551 – 553Silicon dioxide – silicates10 000(1)only sliced or grated cheese hard and semi-hard cheese

Period of application:

from 1 February 2014

(4)

In category 01.7.3 (Edible cheese rind):

(i)

the entriy concerning Group III is replaced by the following:

Group IIIColours with combined maximum limit quantum satis

Period of application:

until 31 July 2014

Group IIIColours with combined maximum limit quantum satis(67)

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(ii)

the entry concerning the additive E 180 is replaced by the following:

E 180Litholrubine BK quantum satis

Period of application:

until 31 July 2014

E 180Litholrubine BK quantum satis(67)

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(iii)

the following footnote is added:

(67):Maximum limit for aluminium coming from aluminium lakes of E 120 cochineal, carminic acid, carmines and E 180 litholrubine BK 10 mg/kg. For the purposes of Article 22 (1) (g) of Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 that limit shall apply from 1 February 2013.

(5)

In category 01.7.5 (Processed cheese):

(i)

the entry concerning the additive E 120 is replaced by the following:

E 120Cochineal, Carminic acid, Carmines100(33)only flavoured processed cheese

Period of application:

until 31 July 2014

E 120Cochineal, Carminic acid, Carmines100(33) (66)only flavoured processed cheese

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(ii)

the entry concerning additives E 551 – 559 is replaced by the following:

E 551 – 559Silicon dioxide – silicates10 000(1)

Period of application:

until 31 January 2014

E 551 – 553Silicon dioxide – silicates10 000(1)

Period of application:

from 1 February 2014

(iii)

the following footnote is added:

(66):Maximum limit for aluminium coming from aluminium lakes of E 120 cochineal, carminic acid, carmines 1,5 mg/kg. For the purposes of Article 22 (1) (g) of Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 that limit shall apply from 1 February 2013.

(6)

In category 01.7.6 (Cheese products (excluding products falling in category 16)) the entry concerning additives E 551 – 559 is replaced by the following:

E 551 – 559Silicon dioxide, calcium silicate, magnesium silicate, talc10 000(1)only sliced or grated hard and semi-hard products

Period of application:

until 31 January 2014

E 551 – 553Silicon dioxide – silicates10 000(1)only sliced or grated hard and semi-hard products

Period of application:

from 1 February 2014

(7)

In category 01.8 (Dairy analogues, including beverage whiteners), the entry concerning additives E 551 – 559 is replaced by the following:

E 551 – 559Silicon dioxide – silicates10 000(1)only sliced or grated cheese analogues and processed cheese analogue;beverage whiteners

Period of application:

Until 31 January 2014

E 551 – 553Silicon dioxide – silicates10 000(1)only sliced or grated cheese analogues and processed cheese analogue; beverage whiteners

Period of application:

from 1 February 2014

(8)

In category 02.2.2 (Other fat and oil emulsions including spreads as defined by Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 and liquid emulsions), the entry concerning additives E 551 – 559 is replaced by the following:

E 551 – 559Silicon dioxide – silicates30 000(1)only tin greasing products

Period of application:

until 31 January 2014

E 551 – 553Silicon dioxide – silicates30 000(1)only tin greasing products

Period of application:

from 1 February 2014

(9)

In category 02.3 (Vegetable oil pan spray) the entry concerning additives E 551 – 559 is replaced by the following:

E 551 – 559Silicon dioxide – silicates30 000(1)only tin greasing products

Period of application:

Until 31 January 2014

E 551 – 553Silicon dioxide – silicates30 000(1)only tin greasing products

Period of application:

from 1 February 2014

(10)

In category 03.(Edible ices):

(i)

the entry concerning group II is replaced by the following:

Group IIColours at quantum satis quantum satis

Period of application:

until 31 July 2014

Group IIColours at quantum satis quantum satis(75)

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(ii)

the following footnote is added:

(75):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.

(11)

In category 04.2.5.2 (Jams, jellies and marmalades and sweeteneted chestnut purée as defined by Directive 2001/113/EC):

(i)

the entry concerning the additive E 120 is replaced by the following:

E 120Cochineal, Carminic acid, Carmines100(31)except chestnut puree

Period of application:

until 31 July 2014

E 120Cochineal, Carminic acid, Carmines100(31) (66)except chestnut puree

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(ii)

the following footnote is added:

(66):Maximum limit for aluminium coming from aluminium lakes of E 120 cochineal, carminic acid, carmines 1,5 mg/kg. For the purposes of Article 22 (1) (g) of Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 that limit shall apply from 1 February 2013.

(12)

In category 05.2 (Other confectionery including breath refreshening microsweets):

(i)

the entry concerning group II is replaced by the following:

Group IIColours at quantum satis quantum satis

Period of application:

until 31 July 2014

Group IIColours at quantum satis quantum satis(72)

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(ii)

the entry concerning group III (except candied fruit and vegetables) is replaced by the following:

Group IIIColours with combined maximum limit300(25)except candied fruit and vegetables

Period of application:

until 31 July 2014

Group IIIColours with combined maximum limit300(25) (72)except candied fruit and vegetables

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(iii)

the entry concerning the additive E 104 used in fodstuffs falling under category 05.2 except candied fruit and vegetables; traditional sugar coated nut- or cocoa-based confectionery of almond shape or host shape, typically longer than 2 cm and typically consumed at celebratory occasions ie: weddings, communion etc. is replaced by the following:

E 104Quinoline Yellow30(61)except candied fruit and vegetables; traditional sugar coated nut- or cocoa-based confectionery of almond shape or host shape, typically longer than 2 cm and typically consumed at celebratory occasions ie: weddings, communion etc.

Period of application:

from 1 January 2014 to 31 July 2014

E 104Quinoline Yellow30(61) (72)except candied fruit and vegetables; traditional sugar coated nut- or cocoa-based confectionery of almond shape or host shape, typically longer than 2 cm and typically consumed at celebratory occasions ie: weddings, communion etc.

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(iv)

the entry concerning the additive E 110 used in fodstuffs falling under category 05.2 except candied fruit and vegetables; traditional sugar coated nut- or cocoa-based confectionery of almond shape or host shape, typically longer than 2 cm and typically consumed at celebratory occasions ie: weddings, communion etc. is replaced by the following:

E 110Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S35(61)except candied fruit and vegetables; traditional sugar coated nut- or cocoa-based confectionery of almond shape or host shape, typically longer than 2 cm and typically consumed at celebratory occasions ie: weddings, communion etc.

Period of application:

from 1 January 2014 to 31 July 2014

E 110Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S35(61) (72)except candied fruit and vegetables; traditional sugar coated nut- or cocoa-based confectionery of almond shape or host shape, typically longer than 2 cm and typically consumed at celebratory occasions ie: weddings, communion etc.

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(v)

the entry concerning the additive E 124 used in fodstuffs falling under category 05.2 except candied fruit and vegetables; traditional sugar coated nut- or cocoa-based confectionery of almond shape or host shape, typically longer than 2 cm and typically consumed at celebratory occasions ie: weddings, communion etc. is replaced by the following:

E 124Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A20(61)except candied fruit and vegetables; traditional sugar coated nut- or cocoa-based confectionery of almond shape or host shape, typically longer than 2 cm and typically consumed at celebratory occasions ie: weddings, communion etc.

Period of application:

from 1 January 2014 to 31 July 2014

E 124Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A20(61) (72)except candied fruit and vegetables; traditional sugar coated nut- or cocoa-based confectionery of almond shape or host shape, typically longer than 2 cm and typically consumed at celebratory occasions ie: weddings, communion etc.

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(vi)

the entry concerning group III (only candied fruit and vegetables) is replaced by the following:

Group IIIColours with combined maximum limit200only candied fruit and vegetables

Period of application:

until 31 July 2014

Group IIIColours with combined maximum limit200(72)only candied fruit and vegetables

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(vii)

the entry concerning the additive E 104 used only in candied fruit and vegetables is replaced by the following:

E 104Quinoline Yellow30(61)only candied fruit and vegetables

Period of application:

from 1 January 2014 to 31 July 2014

E 104Quinoline Yellow30(61) (72)only candied fruit and vegetables

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(viii)

the entry concerning the additive E 110 used only in candied fruit and vegetables is replaced by the following:

E 110Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S10(61)only candied fruit and vegetables

Period of application:

from 1 January 2014 to 31 July 2014

E 110Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S10(61) (72)only candied fruit and vegetables

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(ix)

the entry concerning the additive E 124 used only in candied fruit and vegetables is replaced by the following:

E 124Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A10(61)only candied fruit and vegetables

Period of application:

from 1 January 2014 to 31 July 2014

E 124Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A10(61) (72)only candied fruit and vegetables

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(x)

the entry concerning the additive E 104 used only in traditional sugar coated nut- or cocoa-based confectionery of almond shape or host shape, typically longer than 2 cm and typically consumed at celebratory occasions ie: weddings, communion etc. is replaced by the following:

E 104Quinoline Yellow300(61)only traditional sugar coated nut- or cocoa-based confectionery of almond shape or host shape, typically longer than 2 cm and typically consumed at celebratory occasions ie: weddings, communion etc.

Period of application:

from 1 January 2014 to 31 July 2014

E 104Quinoline Yellow300(61) (72)only traditional sugar coated nut- or cocoa-based confectionery of almond shape or host shape, typically longer than 2 cm and typically consumed at celebratory occasions ie: weddings, communion etc.

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(xi)

the entry concerning the additive E 110 used only in traditional sugar coated nut- or cocoa-based confectionery of almond shape or host shape, typically longer than 2 cm and typically consumed at celebratory occasions ie: weddings, communion etc. is replaced by the following:

E 110Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S50(61)only traditional sugar coated nut- or cocoa-based confectionery of almond shape or host shape, typically longer than 2 cm and typically consumed at celebratory occasions ie: weddings, communion etc.

Period of application:

from 1 January 2014 to 31 July 2014

E 110Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S50(61) (72)only traditional sugar coated nut- or cocoa-based confectionery of almond shape or host shape, typically longer than 2 cm and typically consumed at celebratory occasions ie: weddings, communion etc.

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(xii)

the entry concerning the additive E 124 used only in traditional sugar coated nut- or cocoa-based confectionery of almond shape or host shape, typically longer than 2 cm and typically consumed at celebratory occasions ie: weddings, communion etc. is replaced by the following:

E 124Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A50(61)only traditional sugar coated nut- or cocoa-based confectionery of almond shape or host shape, typically longer than 2 cm and typically consumed at celebratory occasions ie: weddings, communion etc.

Period of application:

from 1 January 2014 to 31 July 2014

E 124Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A50(61) (72)only traditional sugar coated nut- or cocoa-based confectionery of almond shape or host shape, typically longer than 2 cm and typically consumed at celebratory occasions ie: weddings, communion etc.

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(xiii)

the entry concerning the additive E 173 Aluminium is replaced by the following:

E 173Aluminium quantum satisonly external coating of sugar confectionery for the decoration of cakes and pastries

Period of application:

until 1 February 2014

(xiv)

the entry concerning additives E 520 – 523 aluminium sulphates is replaced by the following:

E 520 – 523Aluminium sulphates200(1), (38)only candied, crystillized or glacé fruit and vegetables

Period of application:

until 31 January 2014

E 520 – 523Aluminium sulphates200(1) (38)only candied cherries

Period of application:

from 1 February 2014

(xv)

the entry concerning additives E 551 – 559 is replaced by the following:

E 551 – 559Silicon dioxide – silicates quantum satis(1)surface treatment only

Period of application:

until 31 January 2014

E 551 – 553Silicon dioxide – silicates quantum satis(1)surface treatment only

Period of application:

from 1 February 2014

(xvi)

the following footnote is added:

(72):Maximum limit for aluminium coming from all aluminium lakes 70 mg/kg. As a derogation to this rule, the maximum limit only for microsweets shall be 40 mg/kg. For the purposes of Article 22 (1) (g) of Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 that limit shall apply from 1 February 2013.

(13)

In category 05.3 (Chewing gum):

(i)

the entry concerning group II is replaced by the following:

Group IIColours at quantum satis quantum satis

Period of application:

until 31 July 2014

Group IIColours at quantum satis quantum satis(73)

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(ii)

the entry concerning group III is replaced by the following:

Group IIIColours with combined maximum limit300(25)

Period of application:

until 31 July 2014

Group IIIColours with combined maximum limit300(25) (73)

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(iii)

the entry concerning the additive E 104 is replaced by the following:

E 104Quinoline Yellow30(61)

Period of application:

from 1 January 2014 to 31 July 2014

E 104Quinoline Yellow30(61) (73)

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(iv)

the entry concerning the additive E 110 is replaced by the following:

E 110Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S10(61)

Period of application:

from 1 January 2014 to 31 July 2014

E 110Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S10(61) (73)

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(v)

the entry concerning the additive E 124 is replaced by the following:

E 124Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A10(61)

Period of application:

from 1 January 2014 to 31 July 2014

E 124Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A10(61) (73)

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(vi)

the following footnote is added:

(73):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.

(14)

In category 05.4 (Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit based fillings covered by category 4.2.4)

(i)

the entry concerning group II is replaced by the following:

Group IIColours at quantum satis quantum satis

Period of application:

until 31 July 2014

Group IIColours at quantum satis quantum satis(73)

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(ii)

the entry concerning group III (only decorations, coatings and sauces, except fillings) is replaced by the following:

Group IIIColours with combined maximum limit500only decorations, coatings and sauces, except fillings

Period of application:

until 31 July 2014

Group IIIColours with combined maximum limit500(73)only decorations, coatings and sauces, except fillings

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(iii)

the entry concerning the additive E 104 (only decorations, coatings and sauces, except fillings) is replaced by the following:

E 104Quinoline Yellow50(61)only decorations, coatings and sauces, except fillings

Period of application:

from 1 January 2014 to 31 July 2014

E 104Quinoline Yellow50(61) (73)only decorations, coatings and sauces, except fillings

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(iv)

the entry concerning the additive E 110 (only decorations, coatings and sauces, except fillings) is replaced by the following:

E 110Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S35(61)only decorations, coatings and sauces, except fillings

Period of application:

from 1 January 2014 to 31 July 2014

E 110Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S35(61) (73)only decorations, coatings and sauces, except fillings

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(v)

the entry concerning the additive E 124 (only decorations, coatings and sauces, except fillings) is replaced by the following:

E 124Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A55(61)only decorations, coatings and sauces, except fillings

Period of application:

from 1 January 2014 to 31 July 2014

E 124Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A55(61) (73)only decorations, coatings and sauces, except fillings

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(vi)

the entry concerning group III (only fillings) is replaced by the following:

Group IIIColours with combined maximum limit300(25)only fillings

Period of application:

until 31 July 2014

Group IIIColours with combined maximum limit300(25) (73)only fillings

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(vii)

the entry concerning the additive E 104 (only fillings) is replaced by the following:

E 104Quinoline Yellow50(61)only fillings

Period of application:

from 1 January 2014 to 31 July 2014

E 104Quinoline Yellow50(61) (73)only fillings

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(viii)

the entry concerning the additive E 110 (only fillings) is replaced by the following:

E 110Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S35(61)only fillings

Period of application:

from 1 January 2014 to 31 July 2014

E 110Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S35(61) (73)only fillings

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(ix)

the entry concerning the additive E 124 (only fillings) is replaced by the following:

E 124Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A55(61)only fillings

Period of application:

from 1 January 2014 to 31 July 2014

E 124Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A55(61) (73)only fillings

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(x)

the entry concerning additives E 551 – 559 is replaced by the following:

E 551 – 559Silicon dioxide – silicates quantum satissurface treatment only

Period of application:

until 31 January 2014

E 551 – 553Silicon dioxide – silicates quantum satissurface treatment only

Period of application:

from 1 February 2014

(xi)

the following footnote is added:

(73):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.

(15)

In category 07.2 (Fine bakery wares):

(i)

the entry concerning group III is replaced by the following:

Group IIIColours with combined maximum limit200(25)

Period of application:

until 31 July 2014

Group IIIColours with combined maximum limit200(25) (76)

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(ii)

the entry concerning the additive E 541 is replaced by the following:

E 541Sodium aluminium phosphate acidic1 000(38)only scones and sponge wares

Period of application:

until 31 January 2014

E 541Sodium aluminium phosphate acidic400(38)only sponge cakes produced from contrasting coloured segments held together by jam or spreading jelly and encased by a flavoured sugar paste (the maximum limit applies only to the sponge part of the cake)

Period of application:

from 1 February 2014

(iii)

the following footnote is added:

(76):Maximum limit for aluminium coming from aluminium lakes of E 120 cochineal, carminic acid, carmines 5 mg/kg. No other aluminium lakes may be used. For the purposes of Article 22 (1) (g) of Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 that limit shall apply from 1 February 2013.

(16)

In category 08.2.1 (Non heat treated processed meat)

(i)

the entry concerning the additive E 120 (only sausages) is replaced by the following:

E 120Cochineal, Carminic acid, Carmines100only sausages

Period of application:

until 31 July 2014

E 120Cochineal, Carminic acid, Carmines100(66)only sausages

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(ii)

the entry concerning the additive E 120 (only pasturmas) is replaced by the following:

E 120Cochineal, Carminic acid, Carmines quantum satisonly pasturmas

Period of application:

until 31 July 2014

E 120Cochineal, Carminic acid, Carmines quantum satis(66)only pasturmas

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(iii)

the following footnote is added:

(66):Maximum limit for aluminium coming from aluminium lakes of E 120 cochineal, carminic acid, carmines 1,5 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)

In category 08.2.2 (Heat treated processed meat):

(i)

the entry concerning the additive E 120 is replaced by the following:

E 120Cochineal, Carminic acid, Carmines100only sausages, patés and terrines

Period of application:

until 31 July 2014

E 120Cochineal, Carminic acid, Carmines100(66)only sausages, patés and terrines

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(ii)

the following footnote is added:

(66):Maximum limit for aluminium coming from aluminium lakes of E 120 cochineal, carminic acid, carmines 1,5 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)

In category 08.2.3 (Casings and coatings and decorations for meat)

(i)

the entry concerning group III (only decorations and coatings except edible external coating of pasturmas) is replaced by the following:

Group IIIColours with combined maximum limit500only decorations and coatings except edible external coating of pasturmas

Period of application:

until 31 July 2014

Group IIIColours with combined maximum limit500(78)only decorations and coatings except edible external coating of pasturmas

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(ii)

the entry concerning the additive E 104 (only decorations and coatings except edible external coating of pasturmas) is replaced by the following:

E 104Quinoline Yellow50(61)only decorations and coatings except edible external coating of pasturmas

Period of application:

from 1 January 2014 to 31 July 2014

E 104Quinoline Yellow50(61) (78)only decorations and coatings except edible external coating of pasturmas

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(iii)

the entry concerning the additive E 110 (only decorations and coatings except edible external coating of pasturmas) is replaced by the following:

E 110Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S35(61)only decorations and coatings except edible external coating of pasturmas

Period of application:

from 1 January 2014 to 31 July 2014

E 110Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S35(61) (78)only decorations and coatings except edible external coating of pasturmas

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(iv)

the entry concerning the additive E 124 (only decorations and coatings except edible external coating of pasturmas) is replaced by the following:

E 124Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A55(61)only decorations and coatings except edible external coating of pasturmas

Period of application:

from 1 January 2014 to 31 July 2014

E 124Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A55(61) (78)only decorations and coatings except edible external coating of pasturmas

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(v)

the entry concerning group III (only edible casings) is replaced by the following:

Group IIIColours with combined maximum limit quantum satisonly edible casings

Period of application:

Until 31 July 2014

Group IIIColours with combined maximum limit quantum satis(78)only edible casings

Period of application:

From 1 August 2014

(vi)

the entry concerning the additive E 104 (only edible casings) is replaced by the following:

E 104Quinoline Yellow10(62)only edible casings

Period of application:

from 1 January 2014 to 31 July 2014

E 104Quinoline Yellow10(62) (78)only edible casings

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(vii)

the entry concerning the additive E 120 is replaced by the following:

E 120Cochineal, Carminic acid, Carmines quantum satisonly edible external coating of pasturmas

Period of application:

until 31 July 2014

E 120Cochineal, Carminic acid, Carmines quantum satis(78)only edible external coating of pasturmas

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(viii)

the following footnote is added:

(78):Maximum limit for aluminium coming from aluminium lakes of E 120 cochineal, carminic acid, carmines 10 mg/kg. For the purposes of Article 22 (1) (g) of Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 that limit shall apply from 1 February 2013.

(19)

In category 09.3 (Fish roe):

(i)

the entry concerning the additive E123 is replaced by the following:

E 123Amaranth30except Sturgeons' eggs (Caviar)

Period of application:

until 31 July 2014

E 123Amaranth30(68)except Sturgeons' eggs (Caviar)

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(ii)

the following footnote is added:

(68):Maximum limit for aluminium coming from aluminium lakes of E 123 amaranth 10 mg/kg. For the purposes of Article 22 (1) (g) of Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 that limit shall apply from 1 February 2013.

(20)

In category 10.1 (Unprocessed eggs):

(i)

the entry is replaced by the following:

The Food colours listed in Annex II, part B 1 may be used for the decorative colouring of egg shells or for the stamping of egg shells as provided in Regulation (EC) No 589/2008.

Period of application:

until 31 July 2014

The Food colours listed in Annex II, part B 1 may be used for the decorative colouring of egg shells or for the stamping of egg shells as provided in Regulation (EC) No 589/2008. (77)

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(ii)

the following footnote is added:

(77):Maximum limit for aluminium coming from all aluminium lakes “quantum satis”. For the purposes of Article 22 (1) (g) of Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 that limit shall apply from 1 February 2013.

(21)

In category 10.2 (Processed eggs and egg products):

(i)

the first line is replaced by the following:

The Food colours listed in part B 1 of this Annex may be used for the decorative colouring of egg shells

Period of application:

until 31 July 2014

The Food colours listed in part B 1 of this Annex may be used for the decorative colouring of egg shells (77)

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(ii)

the entry concerning additives E 520 – 523 is replaced by the following:

E 520 – 523Aluminium sulphates30(1) (38)only egg white

Period of application:

until 31 January 2014

E 520Aluminium sulphate25(38)Liquid egg white for egg foams only

Period of application:

from 1 February 2014

(iii)

the following footnote is added:

(77):Maximum limit for aluminium coming from all aluminium lakes “quantum satis”. For the purposes of Article 22 (1) (g) of Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 that limit shall apply from 1 February 2013.

(22)

In category 11.1 (Sugars and syrups as defined by Directive 2001/111/EC):

(i)

the entry concerning additives E 551 – 559 (only foods in tablet and coated tablet form ) is replaced by the following:

E 551 – 559Silicon dioxide – silicates quantum satis(1)only foods in tablet and coated tablet form

Period of application:

until 31 January 2014

E 551 – 553Silicon dioxide – silicates quantum satis(1)only foods in tablet and coated tablet form

Period of application:

from 1 February 2014

(ii)

the entry concerning additives E 551 – 559 (only dried powdered foods) is replaced by the following:

E 551 – 559Silicon dioxide – silicates10 000(1)only dried powdered foods

Period of application:

until 31 January 2014

E 551 – 553Silicon dioxide – silicates10 000(1)only dried powdered foods

Period of application:

from 1 February 2014

(23)

In category 11.4.2 (Table Top Sweeteners in powder form), the entry concerning additives E 551 – 559 is replaced by the following:

E 551 – 559Silicon dioxide – silicates10 000(1)

Period of application:

until 31 January 2014

E 551 – 553Silicon dioxide – silicates10 000(1)

Period of application:

from 1 February 2014

(24)

In category 11.4.3 (Table Top Sweeteners in tablets), the entry concerning additives E 551 – 559 is replaced by the following:

E 551 – 559Silicon dioxide – silicates quantum satis

Period of application:

until 31 January 2014

E 551 – 553Silicon dioxide – silicates quantum satis

Period of application:

from 1 February 2014

(25)

In category 12.1.1 (Salt):

(i)

the entry concerning additives E 551 – 559 is replaced by the following:

E 551 – 559Silicon dioxide – silicates10 000

Period of application:

until 31 January 2014

E 551 – 553Silicon dioxide – silicates10 000

Period of application:

from 1 February 2014

E 554Sodium aluminium silicate20 mg/kg carry over in cheese(38)Only for salt intended for surface treatment of ripened cheese, food category 01.7.2

Period of application:

from 1 February 2014

(ii)

the following footnote is inserted:

(38):Expressed as aluminium

(26)

In category 12.1.2 (Salt substitutes) the entry concerning additives E 551 – 559 is replaced by the following:

E 551 – 559Silicon dioxide – silicates20 000

Period of application:

until 31 January 2014

E 551 – 553Silicon dioxide – silicates20 000

Period of application:

from 1 February 2014

(27)

In category 12.2.2 (Seasonings and condiments):

(i)

the entry concerning group II is replaced by the following:

Group IIColours at quantum satis quantum satisonly seasonings, for example curry powder, tandoori

Period of application:

until 31 July 2014

Group IIColours at quantum satis quantum satis(70)only seasonings, for example curry powder, tandoori

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(ii)

the entry concerning group III is replaced by the following:

Group IIIColours with combined maximum limit500only seasonings, for example curry powder, tandoori

Period of application:

until 31 July 2014

Group IIIColours with combined maximum limit500(70)only seasonings, for example curry powder, tandoori

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(iii)

the entry concerning the additive E 104 is replaced by the following:

E 104Quinoline Yellow10(62)only seasonings, for example curry powder, tandoori

Period of application:

from 1 January 2014 to 31 July 2014

E 104Quinoline Yellow10(62) (70)only seasonings, for example curry powder, tandoori

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(iv)

the entry concerning additives E 551 – 559 is replaced by the following:

E 551 – 559Silicon dioxide – silicates30 000(1)only seasoning

Period of application:

until 31 January 2014

E 551 – 553Silicon dioxide – silicates30 000(1)only seasoning

Period of application:

from 1 February 2014

(v)

the following footnote is added:

(70):Maximum limit for aluminium coming from all aluminium lakes 120 mg/kg. For the purposes of Article 22 (1) (g) of Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 that limit shall apply from 1 February 2013.

(28)

In category 12.6 (Sauces):

(i)

the entry concerning group III is replaced by the following:

Group IIIColours with combined maximum limit500including pickles, relishes, chutney and picalilli; excluding tomato-based sauces

Period of application:

until 31 July 2014

Group IIIColours with combined maximum limit500(65)including pickles, relishes, chutney and picalilli; excluding tomato-based sauces

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(ii)

the following footnote is added:

(65):Maximum limit for aluminium coming from aluminium lakes of E 120 cochineal, carminic acid, carmines 10 mg/kg. No other aluminium lakes may be used. For the puroposes of Article 22 (1) (g) of Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 that limit shall apply from 1 February 2013.

(29)

In category 14.1.4 (Flavoured drinks):

(i)

the entry concerning group II is replaced by the following:

Group IIColours at quantum satis quantum satisexcluding chocolate milk and malt products

Period of application:

until 31 July 2014

Group IIColours at quantum satis quantum satis(74)excluding chocolate milk and malt products

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(ii)

the entry concerning group III is replaced by the following:

Group IIIColours with combined maximum limit100(25)excluding chocolate milk and malt products

Period of application:

until 31 July 2014

Group IIIColours with combined maximum limit100(25) (74)excluding chocolate milk and malt products

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(iii)

the entry concerning the additive E 104 is replaced by the following:

E 104Quinoline Yellow10(61)excluding chocolate milk and malt products

Period of application:

from 1 January 2014 to 31 July 2014

E 104Quinoline Yellow10(61) (74)excluding chocolate milk and malt products

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(iv)

the entry concerning the additive E 110 is replaced by the following:

E 110Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S20(61)excluding chocolate milk and malt products

Period of application:

from 1 January 2014 to 31 July 2014

E 110Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S20(61) (74)excluding chocolate milk and malt products

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(v)

the entry concerning the additive E 124 is replaced by the following:

E 124Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A10(61)excluding chocolate milk and malt products

Period of application:

from 1 January 2014 to 31 July 2014

E 124Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A10(61) (74)excluding chocolate milk and malt products

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(vi)

the following footnote is added:

(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.

(30)

In category 15.1 (Potato-, cereal-, flour- or starch-based snacks)

(i)

the entry concerning group II is replaced by the following:

Group IIColours at quantum satis quantum satis

Period of application:

until 31 July 2014

Group IIColours at quantum satis quantum satis(71)

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(ii)

the entry concerning group III (excluding extruded or expanded savoury snack products) is replaced by the following:

Group IIIColours with combined maximum limit100excluding extruded or expanded savoury snack products

Period of application:

until 31 July 2014

Group IIIColours with combined maximum limit100(71)excluding extruded or expanded savoury snack products

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(iii)

the entry concerning group III (only extruded or expanded savoury snack products) is replaced by the following:

Group IIIColours with combined maximum limit200only extruded or expanded savoury snack products

Period of application:

until 31 July 2014

Group IIIColours with combined maximum limit200(71)only extruded or expanded savoury snack products

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(iv)

the following footnote is added:

(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.

(31)

In category 16. (Desserts excluding products covered in category 1, 3 and 4)

(i)

the entry concerning group II is replaced by the following:

Group IIColours at quantum satis quantum satis

Period of application:

until 31 July 2014

Group IIColours at quantum satis quantum satis(74)

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(ii)

the entry concerning group III is replaced by the following:

Group IIIColours with combined maximum limit150

Period of application:

until 31 July 2014

Group IIIColours with combined maximum limit150(74)

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(iii)

the entry concerning the additive E 104 is replaced by the following:

E 104Quinoline Yellow10(61)

Period of application:

from 1 January 2014 to 31 July 2014

E 104Quinoline Yellow10(61) (74)

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(iv)

the entry concerning the additive E 110 is replaced by the following:

E 110Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S5(61)

Period of application:

from 1 January 2014 to 31 July 2014

E 110Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S5(61) (74)

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(v)

the entry concerning the additive E 124 is replaced by the following:

E 124Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A10(61)

Period of application:

from 1 January 2014 to 31 July 2014

E 124Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A10(61) (74)

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(vi)

the following footnote is added:

(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.

(32)

In category 17.1 (Food supplements supplied in a solid form including capsules and tablets and similar forms, excluding chewable forms):

(i)

the entry concerning group II is replaced by the following:

Group IIColours at quantum satis quantum satis

Period of application:

until 31 July 2014

Group IIColours at quantum satis quantum satis(69)

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(ii)

the entry concerning group III is replaced by the following:

Group IIIColours with combined maximum limit300

Period of application:

until 31 July 2014

Group IIIColours with combined maximum limit300(69)

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(iii)

the entry concerning the additive E 104 is replaced by the following:

E 104Quinoline Yellow35(61)

Period of application:

from 1 January 2014 to 31 July 2014

E 104Quinoline Yellow35(61) (69)

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(iv)

the entry concerning the additive E 110 is replaced by the following:

E 110Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S10(61)

Period of application:

from 1 January 2014 to 31 July 2014

E 110Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S10(61) (69)

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(v)

the entry concerning the additive E 124 is replaced by the following:

E 124Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A35(61)

Period of application:

from 1 January 2014 to 31 July 2014

E 124Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A35(61) (69)

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(vi)

the entry concerning additives E 551-559 is replaced by the following:

E 551 – 559Silicon dioxide – silicates10 000

Period of application:

until 31 January 2014

E 551 – 553Silicon dioxide – silicates10 000

Period of application:

from 1 February 2014

(vii)

the following footnote is added:

(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.

(33)

In category 17.2 (Food supplements supplied in a liquid form):

(i)

the entry concerning additives E 551-559 is replaced by the following:

E 551 – 559Silicon dioxide – silicates10 000

Period of application:

until 31 January 2014

E 551 – 553Silicon dioxide – silicates10 000

Period of application:

from 1 February 2014

(34)

In category 17.3 (Food supplements supplied in a syrup-type or chewable form):

(i)

the entry concerning group II is replaced by the following:

Group IIColours at quantum satis quantum satis

Period of application:

until 31 July 2014

Group IIColours at quantum satis quantum satis(69)

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(ii)

the entry concerning III (only solid food supplements) is replaced by the following:

Group IIIColours with combined maximum limit300only solid food supplements

Period of application:

until 31 July 2014

Group IIIColours with combined maximum limit300(69)only solid food supplements

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(iii)

the entry concerning the additive E 104 is replaced by the following:

E 104Quinoline Yellow10(61)

Period of application:

from 1 January 2014 to 31 July 2014

E 104Quinoline Yellow10(61) (69)

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(iv)

the entry concerning the additive E 110 is replaced by the following:

E 110Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S10(61)

Period of application:

from 1 January 2014 to 31 July 2014

E 110Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S10(61) (69)

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(v)

the entry concerning the additive E 124 is replaced by the following:

E 124Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A10(61)

Period of application:

from 1 January 2014 to 31 July 2014

E 124Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A10(61) (69)

Period of application:

from 1 August 2014

(vi)

the entry concerning additives E 551-559 is replaced by the following:

E 551 – 559Silicon dioxide – silicates10 000

Period of application:

until 31 January 2014

E 551 – 553Silicon dioxide – silicates10 000

Period of application:

from 1 February 2014

(vii)

the following footnote is added:

(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.

(1)

applicable until 31 January 2014.

(2)

applicable from 1 February 2014.’

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