PART 3Extraction solvents

Controls on extraction solvents

12.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2), the following information must appear on the packaging, container or label—

(a)the commercial name as indicated in Annex I;

(b)a clear indication that the material is of a quality suitable for use for the extraction of food or food ingredients;

(c)a reference by which the batch or lot may be identified;

(d)the name or business name and address of the manufacturer or packer or of a seller established in the territory of the EU;

(e)the net quantity given as units of volume; and

(f)if necessary, the special storage conditions or conditions of use.

(2) The particulars specified in subparagraphs (c), (d), (e) and (f) of paragraph (1) may alternatively appear on the trade documents relating to the batch or lot which are to be supplied with, or prior to, the delivery.

(3) The information specified in paragraph (1) must be easily visible, clearly legible and indelible.

(4) The information specified in paragraph (1) may be provided in more than one language, but at least one of those languages must be easily understood by the purchaser unless other measures have been taken to ensure that the purchaser is informed of the specified information.