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The Miscellaneous Food Additives (Amendment) Regulations 1999

Regulation 12

SCHEDULE 3CONTAINING NEW SCHEDULE 7 TO THE PRINCIPAL REGULATIONS

Regulations 3(2) to (4) and 4(3)

“SCHEDULE 7FOODS IN WHICH A LIMITED NUMBER OF MISCELLANEOUS ADDITIVES LISTED IN SCHEDULE 1 MAY BE USED

FoodAdditiveMaximum level
Cocoa and chocolate products as defined in Directive 73/241/EEC (not including cocoa and chocolate products energy reduced or with no added sugars)E 330Citric acid0.5%
E 322Lecithinsquantum satis
E 334Tartaric acid0.5%
E 422Glycerol} quantum satis
E 471Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids}
E 170Calcium carbonates} 7% on dry matter without fat expressed as potassium carbonates
E 500Sodium carbonates}
E 501Potassium carbonates}
E 503Ammonium carbonates}
E 504Magnesium carbonates}
E 524Sodium hydroxide}
E 525Potassium hydroxide}
E 526Calcium hydroxide}
E 527Ammonium hydroxide}
E 528Magnesium hydroxide}
E 530Magnesium oxide}
E 414Acacia gum} as glazing agents only
E 440Pectins} quantum satis
Fruit juices and nectars as defined in Directive 93/77/EEC(1)E 300Ascorbic acidquantum satis
Pineapple and passion fruit juices and nectarsE 440Pectins3 g/l
Pineapple juice as defined in Directive 93/77/EECE 296Malic acid3 g/l
Nectars as defined in Directive 93/77/EECE 330Citric acid5 g/l
E 270Lactic acid5 g/l
Grape juice as defined in Directive 93/77/EECE 170Calcium carbonates} quantum satis
E 336Potassium tartrates}
Fruit juices as defined in Directive 93/77/EECE 330Citric acid3 g/l
Extra jam and extra jelly, as defined in Directive 79/693/EECE 270Lactic acid} quantum satis
E 296Malic acid}
E 300Ascorbic acid}
E 327Calcium lactate}
E 330Citric acid}
E 331Sodium citrates}
E 333Calcium citrates}
E 334Tartaric acid}
E 335Sodium tartrates}
E 350Sodium malates}
E 440Pectins}
E 471Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids}
Jam, jellies and marmalades as defined in Directive 79/693/EEC and other similar fruit spreads including low-calorie productsE 270Lactic acid} quantum satis
E 296Malic acid}
E 300Ascorbic acid}
E 327Calcium lactate}
E 330Citric acid}
E 331Sodium citrates}
E 333Calcium citrates}
E 334Tartaric acid}
E 335Sodium tartrates}
E 350Sodium malates}
E 400Alginic acid} 10 g/kg
E 401Sodium alginate} (individually or in combination)
E 402Potassium alginate}
E 403Ammonium alginate}
E 404Calcium alginate}
E 406Agar}
E 407Carrageenan}
E 410Locust bean gum}
E 412Guar gum}
E 415Xanthan gum}
E 418Gellan gum}
E 440Pectins} quantum satis
E 471Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids}
E 509Calcium chloride}
E 524Sodium hydroxide}
Partially dehydrated and dehydrated milk as defined in Directive 76/118/EEC(2)E 300Ascorbic acid} quantum satis
E 301Sodium ascorbate}
E 304Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid}
E 322Lecithins}
E 331Sodium citrates}
E 332Potassium citrates}
E 407Carrageenan}
E 500

(ii)Sodium bicarbonate

}
E 501

(ii)Potassium bicarbonate

}
E 509Calcium chloride}
Plain pasteurised creamE 401Sodium alginate} quantum satis
E 402Potassium alginate}
E 407Carrageenan}
E 466Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose}
E 471Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids}
Frozen and deep-frozen unprocessed fruit and vegetables; prepacked, refrigerated unprocessed fruit and vegetables ready for consumption and prepacked unprocessed and peeled potatoes }E 300Ascorbic acid} quantum satis
}E 301Sodium ascorbate}
}E 302Calcium ascorbate}
}E 330Citric acid}
}E 331Sodium citrates}
}E 332Potassium citrates}
Fruit compote }E 333Calcium citrates}
Unprocessed fish, crustaceans and molluscs, including such products frozen and deep-frozen }}
Quick-cook riceE 471Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids} quantum satis
E 472aAcetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids}
Non emulsified oils and fats of animal or vegetable origin (except virgin oils and olive oils)E 304Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid} quantum satis
E 306Tocopherol-rich extract}
E 307Alpha-tocopherol}
E 308Gamma-tocopherol
E 309Delta-tocopherol
E 322Lecithins30 g/l
E 471Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids10 g/l
E 330Citric acid} quantum satis
E 331Sodium citrates}
E 332Potassium citrates}
E 333Calcium citrates}
Non-emulsified oils and fats of animal or vegetable origin (except virgin oils and olive oils) specifically intended for cooking or frying purposes or for the preparation of gravyE 270Lactic acid} quantum satis
E 300Ascorbic acid}
E 304Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid}
E 306Tocopherol-rich extract}
E 307Alpha-tocopherol}
E 308Gamma-tocopherol}
E 309Delta-tocopherol}
E 322Lecithins30 g/l
E 471Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids10 g/l
E 472cCitric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids} quantum satis
E 330Citric acid}
E 331Sodium citrates}
E 332Potassium citrates}
E 333Calcium citrates}
Refined olive oil, including olive pomace oilE 307Alpha-tocopherol200 mg/l
Ripened cheeseE 170Calcium carbonates} quantum satis
E 504Magnesium carbonates}
E 509Calcium chloride}
E 575Glucono-delta-lactone}
Sliced and grated ripened cheeseE 170Calcium carbonates} quantum satis
E 504Magnesium carbonates}
E 509Calcium chloride}
E 575Glucono-delta-lactone}
E 460Celluloses}
Mozzarella and whey cheeseE 270Lactic acid} quantum satis
E 330Citric acid}
E 575Glucono-delta-lactone}
E 260Acetic acid}
Soured-cream butterE 500Sodium carbonatesquantum satis
Canned and bottled fruit and vegetablesE 260Acetic acid} quantum satis
E 261Potassium acetate}
E 262Sodium acetates}
E 263Calcium acetate}
E 270Lactic acid}
E 296Malic acid}
E 300Ascorbic acid}
E 301Sodium ascorbate}
E 302Calcium ascorbate}
E 325Sodium lactate}
E 326Potassium lactate}
E 327Calcium lactate}
E 330Citric acid}
E 331Sodium citrates}
E 332Potassium citrates}
E 333Calcium citrates}
E 334Tartaric acid}
E 335Sodium tartrates}
E 336Potassium tartrates}
E 337Sodium potassium tartrate}
E 509Calcium chloride}
E 575Glucono-delta-lactone}
GehaktE 300Ascorbic acid} quantum satis
E 301Sodium ascorbate}
E 302Calcium ascorbate}
E 330Citric acid}
E 331Sodium citrates}
E 332Potassium citrates}
E 333Calcium citrates}
Pre-packed preparations of fresh minced meatE 300Ascorbic acid} quantum satis
E 301Sodium ascorbate}
E 302Calcium ascorbate}
E 330Citric acid}
E 331Sodium citrates}
E 332Potassium citrates}
E 333Calcium citrates}
Bread prepared solely with the following ingredients: wheat-flour, water, yeast or leaven, saltE 260Acetic acid} quantum satis
E 261Potassium acetate}
E 262Sodium acetates}
E 263Calcium acetate}
E 270Lactic acid}
E 300Ascorbic acid}
E 301Sodium ascorbate}
E 302Calcium ascorbate}
E 304Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid}
E 322Lecithins}
E 325Sodium lactate}
E 326Potassium lactate}
E 327Calcium lactate}
E 471Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids}
E 472aAcetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids}
E 472dTartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids}
E 472eMono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids}
E 472fMixed acetic and tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids}
Pain courant françaisE 260Acetic acid} quantum satis
E 261Potassium acetate}
E 262Sodium acetates}
E 263Calcium acetate}
E 270Lactic acid}
E 300Ascorbic acid}
E 301Sodium ascorbate}
E 302Calcium ascorbate}
E 304Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid}
E 322Lectithins}
E 325Sodium lactate}
E 326Potassium lactate}
E 327Calcium lactate}
E 471Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids}
Fresh pastaE 270Lactic acid} quantum satis
E 300Ascorbic acid}
E 301Sodium ascorbate}
E 322Lecithins}
E 330Citric acid}
E 334Tartaric acid}
E 471Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids}
E 575Glucono-delta-lactone}
Wines and sparkling wines and partially fermented grape mustAdditives authorised:pro memoria
in accordance with Regulations (EEC) No. 822/87, (EEC) No. 4252/88, (EEC) No. 2332/92 and (EEC) No. 1873/84 and their implementing regulations; in accordance with Regulation (EEC) No. 1873/84 authorising the offer or disposal for direct human consumption of certain imported wines which may have undergone oenological processes not provided for in Regulation (EEC) No. 337/79
BeerE 270Lactic acid} quantum satis
E 300Ascorbic acid}
E 301Sodium ascorbate}
E 330Citric acid}
E 414Acacia gum}
Foie gras, foie gras entier, blocs de foie grasE 300Ascorbic acid} quantum satis
E 301Sodium ascorbate}”
(1)

OJ No. L244, 30.9.93, p. 23.

(2)

OJ No. L24, 30.1.76, p. 49.