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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2164 of 17 December 2019 amending Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 on organic production and labelling of organic products with regard to organic production, labelling and control (Text with EEA relevance)

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ANNEX IVU.K.

ANNEX VIIICertain products and substances for use in production of processed organic food, yeast and yeast products referred to in Article 27(1)(a) and Article 27a(a)

SECTION A — FOOD ADDITIVES, INCLUDING CARRIERSU.K.

For the purpose of the calculation referred to in Article 23(4)(a)(ii) of Regulation (EC) No 834/2007, food additives marked with an asterisk in the column of the code number, shall be calculated as ingredients of agricultural origin

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Commission Implementing Directive (EU) 2017/1279 of 14 July 2017 amending Annexes I to V to Council Directive 2000/29/EC on protective measures against the introduction into the Community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the Community (OJ L 184, 15.7.2017, p. 33).

CodeNamePreparation of foodstuffs ofSpecific conditions and restrictions in addition to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008
plant originAnimal origin
E 153Vegetable carbonX

Ashy goat cheese

Morbier cheese

E 160b*Annatto, Bixin, NorbixinX

Red Leicester cheese

Double Gloucester cheese

Cheddar

Mimolette cheese

E 170Calcium carbonateXXShall not be used for colouring or calcium enrichment of products
E 220Sulphur dioxideXX(Only for mead)In fruit wines (wine made from fruits other than grapes, including cider and perry) and mead with and without added sugar: 100 mg/l (Maximum levels available from all sources, expressed as SO2 in mg/l)
E 223Sodium metabisulphiteXCrustaceans
E 224Potassium metabisulphiteXX (Only for mead)In fruit wines (wine made from fruits other than grapes, including cider and perry) and mead with and without added sugar: 100 mg/l (Maximum levels available from all sources, expressed as SO2 in mg/l)
E250Sodium nitriteXFor meat products. May only be used, if it has been demonstrated to the satisfaction of the competent authority that no technological alternative, giving the same guarantees and/or allowing to maintain the specific features of the product, is available. Not in combination with E252. Indicative ingoing amount expressed as NaNO2: 80 mg/kg, maximum residual amount expressed as NaNO2: 50 mg/kg
E252Potassium nitrateXFor meat products. May only be used, if it has been demonstrated to the satisfaction of the competent authority that no technological alternative, giving the same guarantees and/or allowing to maintain the specific features of the product, is available. Not in combination with E250. Indicative ingoing amount expressed as NaNO3: 80 mg/kg, maximum residual amount expressed as NaNO3: 50 mg/kg
E 270Lactic acidXX
E 290Carbon dioxideXX
E 296Malic acidX
E 300Ascorbic acidXXWith regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: Meat products
E 301Sodium ascorbateXWith regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: Meat products in connection with nitrates and nitrites
E 306(*)Tocopherol-rich extractXXAnti-oxidant
E 322(*)LecithinsXX

With regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: Milk products.

Only when derived from organic production. Applicable as of 1 January 2022. Until that date, only when derived from organic raw material.

E 325Sodium lactateXMilk-based and meat products
E 330Citric acidXX
E 331Sodium citratesXX
E 333Calcium citratesX
E 334

Tartaric acid (L(+)-)

X

X(Only for mead)

With regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: Mead.
E 335Sodium tartratesX
E 336Potassium tartratesX
E 341 (i)Monocalcium phosphateXRaising agent for self-raising flour
E 392*Extracts of RosemaryXXOnly when derived from organic production
E 400Alginic acidXXWith regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: milk-based products
E 401Sodium alginateXXWith regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: milk-based products
E 402Potassium alginateXXWith regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: milk-based products
E 406AgarXXWith regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: milk-based products and meat products
E 407CarrageenanXXWith regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: milk-based products
E 410*Locust bean gumXXOnly when derived from organic production. Applicable as of 1 January 2022.
E 412*Guar gumXXOnly when derived from organic production. Applicable as of 1 January 2022.
E 414*Arabic gumXXOnly when derived from organic production. Applicable as of 1 January 2022.
E 415Xanthan gumXX
E 417Tara gum powderXX

Thickener

Only when derived from organic production. Applicable as of 1 January 2022.

E 418Gellan gumXX

High-acyl form only

Only when derived from organic production. Applicable as of 1 January 2022.

E 422GlycerolXX

Only from plant origin

Only when derived from organic production. Applicable as of 1 January 2022.

For plant extracts, flavourings, humectant in gel capsules and as a surface coating of tablets

E 440 (i)*PectinXXWith regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: milk-based products
E 464Hydroxypropyl methyl celluloseXXEncapsulation material for capsules
E 500Sodium carbonatesXX
E 501Potassium carbonatesX
E 503Ammonium carbonatesX
E 504Magnesium carbonatesX
E 509Calcium chlorideXMilk coagulation
E 516Calcium sulphateXCarrier
E 524Sodium hydroxideXSurface treatment of “Laugengebäck” and regulation of acidity in organic flavourings
E 551

Silicon dioxide

XXFor herbs and spices in dried powdered form, flavourings and propolis
E 553bTalcXXWith regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: surface treatment of sausages
E 901BeeswaxX

As a glazing agent for confectionary only.

Beeswax from organic production

E 903Carnauba waxX

As a glazing agent for confectionary

As a mitigating method for mandatory extreme cold treatment of fruit as a quarantine measure against harmful organisms (Commission Implementing Directive (EU) 2017/1279)a

Only when derived from organic production. Applicable as of 1 January 2022. Until that date, only when derived from organic raw material.

E 938ArgonXX
E 939HeliumXX
E 941NitrogenXX
E 948OxygenXX
E 968ErythritolXXOnly when derived from organic production without using ion exchange technology

SECTION B — PROCESSING AIDS AND OTHER PRODUCTS, WHICH MAY BE USED FOR PROCESSING OF INGREDIENTS OF AGRICULTURAL ORIGIN FROM ORGANIC PRODUCTIONU.K.

NamePreparation of all foodstuffs of plant originPreparation of all foodstuffs of animal originSpecific conditions and restrictions in addition to Regulation (EU) No 1333/2008
WaterXXDrinking water within the meaning of Council Directive 98/83/EC
Calcium chlorideXCoagulation agent
Calcium carbonateX
Calcium hydroxideX
Calcium sulphateXCoagulation agent
Magnesium chloride (or nigari)XCoagulation agent
Potassium carbonateXWith regard to foodstuffs of plant origin: drying of grapes
Sodium carbonateXX
Lactic acidXWith regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: for the regulation of the pH of the brine bath in cheese production
L(+)lactic acid from fermentationXWith regard to foodstuffs of plant origin: for the preparation of plant protein extracts
Citric acidXX
Sodium hydroxideX

With regard to foodstuffs of plant origin: for sugar(s) production; for oil production excluding olive oil production; for the preparation of plant protein extracts

Sulphuric acidXX

Gelatine production

Sugar(s) production

Hop extractX

With regard to foodstuffs of plant origin: only for antimicrobial purposes in production of sugar.

When available from organic production

Pine rosin extractX

With regard to foodstuffs of plant origin: only for antimicrobial purposes in production of sugar.

When available from organic production

Hydrochloric acidXWith regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: Gelatine production; for the regulation of the pH of the brine bath in the processing of Gouda-, Edam and Maasdammer cheeses, Boerenkaas, Friese and Leidse Nagelkaas
Ammonium hydroxideXWith regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: gelatine production
Hydrogen peroxideXWith regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: gelatine production
Carbon dioxideXX
NitrogenXX
EthanolXXSolvent
Tannic acidXFiltration aid
Egg white albuminX
CaseinX
GelatinX
IsinglassX
Vegetable oilsXX

Greasing, releasing or anti-foaming agent.

Only when derived from organic production

Silicon dioxide gel or colloidal solutionX
Activated carbonX
TalcXIn compliance with the specific purity criteria for food additive E 553b
BentoniteXXWith regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: as a sticking agent for mead
CelluloseXXWith regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: Gelatine production
Diatomaceous earthXXWith regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: Gelatine production
PerliteX

X

With regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: Gelatine production
Hazelnut shellsX
Rice mealX
BeeswaxX

Releasing agent.

Beeswax from organic production

Carnauba waxX

Releasing agent.

Only when derived from organic production.

Applicable as of 1 January 2022. Until that date, only when derived from organic raw material

Acetic acid/vinegarX

Only when derived from organic production.

For fish processing only. From natural fermentation, Not to be produced by or from GMO

Thiamin hydrochlorideXXOnly for use in processing of fruit wines, including cider and perry and mead
Diammonium phosphateXXOnly for use in processing of fruit wines, including cider and perry and mead
Wood fibreXX

The source of timber should be restricted to certified, sustainably harvested wood.

Wood used must not contain toxic components (post-harvest treatment, naturally occurring toxins or toxins from micro-organisms)

SECTION C — PROCESSING AIDS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF YEAST AND YEAST PRODUCTSU.K.

NamePrimary yeastYeast confections/ formulationsSpecific conditions
Calcium chlorideX
Carbon dioxideXX
Citric acidXFor the regulation of the pH in yeast production
Lactic acidXFor the regulation of the pH in yeast production
NitrogenXX
OxygenXX
Potato starchXX

For filtering

Only when derived from organic production

Sodium carbonateXXFor the regulation of the pH
Vegetable oilsXXGreasing, releasing or anti-foaming agent Only when derived from organic production

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