SCHEDULE 2Conditionally Permitted Preservatives and Antioxidants

Part DOther antioxidants

EC No.NameFoodMaximum level (mg/kg)

E 310

E 311

E 312

E 320

E 321

Propyl gallate

Octyl gallate

Dodecyl gallate

Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)

Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)

Fats and oils for the professional manufacture of heat-treated foods

Frying oil and frying fat, excluding olive pomace oil

Lard; fish oil; beef, poultry and sheep fat

200(1) (gallates and BHA, individually or in combination)

100(1) (BHT)

both expressed on fat

Cake mixes200 (gallates and BHA, individually or in combination
Cereal-based snack foods
Milk powder for vending machines
Dehydrated soups and brothsexpressed on fat
Sauces
Dehydrated meat
Processed nuts
Seasonings and condiments
Pre-cooked cereals
De-hydrated granulated potatoes25 (gallates and BHA, individually or in combination)

Chewing gum

Dietary supplements

400 (gallates, BHT and BHA, individually or in combination)
E 315Erythorbic acidSemi-preserved and preserved meat products500 expressed as erythorbic acid
E 315Erythorbic acid

Preserved and semi-preserved fish products

Frozen and deep-frozen fish with red skin

1500 expressed as erythorbic acid
E 316Sodium erythorbateSemi-preserved and preserved meat products500 expressed as erythorbic acid
E 316Sodium erythorbate

Preserved and semi-preserved fish products

Frozen and deep-frozen fish with red skin

1500 expressed as erythorbic acid
(1)

When combinations of gallates, BHA and BHT are used, the individual levels must be reduced proportionally