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    Commission Regulation (EU) No 1130/2011 of 11 November 2011 amending Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on food additives by establishing a Union list of food additives approved for use in food additives, food enzymes, food flavourings and nutrients Text with EEA relevance

    OJ L 295, 12/11/2011, p. 178–204 (BG, ES, CS, DA, DE, ET, EL, EN, FR, IT, LV, LT, HU, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SL, FI, SV)

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    ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2011/1130/oj

    12.11.2011   

    EN

    Official Journal of the European Union

    L 295/178


    COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 1130/2011

    of 11 November 2011

    amending Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on food additives by establishing a Union list of food additives approved for use in food additives, food enzymes, food flavourings and nutrients

    (Text with EEA relevance)

    THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

    Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

    Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on food additives (1), and in particular Articles 10 and 30(2), (3) and (5) thereof,

    Whereas:

    (1)

    Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 provides for the establishment of Union lists of approved food additives and their conditions of use in food additives (Parts 1 and 2), in food enzymes (Part 3), in food flavourings (Part 4) and in nutrients or categories thereof (Part 5), to which the food additives may be added according to Article 4(4) of that Regulation. The aim of the use of those food additives is to have a technological function in food additives or enzymes or flavourings or nutrients.

    (2)

    Food additives included in Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 may be assigned one of the functional classes laid down in Annex I on the basis of the principal technological function of the food additive. However, according to Article 9 of that Regulation, allocating a food additive to a functional class should not preclude it from being used for several functions.

    (3)

    Food additives authorised having a function as carriers for use in food additives in European Parliament and Council Directive 95/2/EC of 20 February 1995 on food additives other than colours and sweeteners (2) and their conditions of use should be included in Part 1 of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as their compliance with general conditions for inclusion and use of food additives in Union lists and particularly with Article 6(1)(a) of that Regulation has been reviewed.

    (4)

    Food additives listed as permitted carriers and carrier solvents in Directive 95/2/EC and having a function as a food additive other than carrier, should be included in Part 2 of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 with the same conditions of use. Other food additives having a function other than carriers should also be included in this list.

    (5)

    Food additives and carriers authorised for use in food enzymes as referred to in Regulation (EC) No 1332/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on enzymes (3) and their conditions of use should be included in Part 3 of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008.

    (6)

    Food additives authorised for use in food flavourings in Directive 95/2/EC and their conditions of use should be included in Part 4 of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, as their compliance with Article 6 of that Regulation has been reviewed.

    (7)

    Food additives and carriers authorised for use in nutrients defined by Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 December 2006 on the addition of vitamins and minerals and of certain other substances to foods (4) as well as by Directive 2002/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 June 2002 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to food supplements (5), Directive 2009/39/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 May 2009 on foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses (6), and Commission Regulation (EC) No 953/2009 of 13 October 2009 on substances that may be added for specific nutritional purposes in foods for particular nutritional uses (7), and their conditions of use should be included in Part 5 Section A of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008. Other food additives having a function other than carriers should also be included in that list, because of a technological need, which was not foreseen at the time of the adoption of Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008.

    (8)

    Food additives listed as food additives permitted in foods for infants and young children by Directive 95/2/EC and having a function as a food additive in nutrients should be included with the same conditions of use in the list set out in Part 5 Section B of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008. That list should be completed by taking into account the opinion of Scientific Committee on Food on additives in nutrient preparations for use in infant formulae, follow-on formulae and weaning food of 13 June 1997 (8).

    (9)

    For the reasons of transparency and consistency specific rules for conditions of use of food additives in food additive/enzyme/nutrient preparation should be laid down.

    (10)

    Substances like sulphites, benzoates, polysorbates, sorbitan esters and sucrose esters should be listed in Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008; those substances are subject to tier 3 screening according to Commission Report of 2001 on Dietary Food Additive Intake in the European Union (9) and are raising concerns with respect to the ADI value. The conditions of use of those substances may be revised as a follow-up of the expected opinion of the European Food Safety Authority in the framework of the re-evaluation programme as established by Commission Regulation (EU) No 257/2010 (10) setting up a programme for the re-evaluation of approved additives, which includes among others an intake assessment.

    (11)

    The specifications of food additives listed in Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 relating to origin, purity criteria and any other necessary information are set out in Commission Directives 2008/128/EC of 22 December 2008 laying down specific purity criteria concerning colours for use in foodstuffs (11), 2008/60/EC of 17 June 2008 laying down specific purity criteria concerning sweeteners for use in foodstuffs (12) and 2008/84/EC of 27 August 2008 laying down specific purity criteria on food additives other than colours and sweeteners (13).

    (12)

    Due to the fact that some of preparations have been used since decades, a transitional period of 24 months following the entry into force of this Regulation should be provided to enable the food business operators to adapt to the requirements laid down in Parts 2, 3 and 5 Section A of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as amended by this Regulation. A transitional period of 18 months following the entry into force of this Regulation should be provided to enable the food business operators to adapt to the requirements laid down in Parts 1 and 4 of the Annex III as amended by this Regulation.

    (13)

    The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health and neither the European Parliament nor the Council has opposed them,

    HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

    Article 1

    Amendment to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008

    Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 is replaced by the text of the Annex to this Regulation.

    Article 2

    Transitional measures

    Preparations not complying with Parts 2, 3 and/or Section A of Part 5 of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, as amended by this Regulation, may continue to be placed on the market in accordance with national provisions during a period of 24 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation. Foods containing such preparations that have been lawfully placed on the market within that period may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.

    Preparations not complying with Parts 1 and 4 of Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, as amended by this Regulation, may continue to be placed on the market in accordance with the provisions of Annexes I to VI to Directive 95/2/EC until 31 May 2013. Foods containing such preparations that have been lawfully placed on the market within that period may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.

    Article 3

    Entry into force

    This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

    It shall apply from 2 December 2011.

    This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in the Member States.

    Done at Brussels, 11 November 2011.

    For the Commission

    The President

    José Manuel BARROSO


    (1)   OJ L 354, 31.12.2008, p. 16.

    (2)   OJ L 61, 18.3.1995, p. 1.

    (3)   OJ L 354, 31.12.2008, p. 7.

    (4)   OJ L 404, 30.12.2006, p. 26.

    (5)   OJ L 183, 12.7.2002, p. 51.

    (6)   OJ L 124, 20.5.2009, p. 21.

    (7)   OJ L 269, 14.10.2009, p. 9.

    (8)  Opinion of the Scientific Committee on Food on Additives in nutrient preparations for use in infant formulae, follow-on formulae and weaning food, Reports of SCF (40th series, 1998).

    (9)  Report from the Commission on Dietary Food Additive Intake in the European Union COM(2001) 542 final.

    (10)   OJ L 80, 26.3.2010, p. 19.

    (11)   OJ L 6, 10.1.2009, p. 20.

    (12)   OJ L 158, 18.6.2008, p. 17.

    (13)   OJ L 253, 20.9.2008, p. 1.


    ANNEX

    ‘ANNEX III

    Union list of food additives including carriers approved for use in food additives, food enzymes, food flavourings, nutrients and their conditions of use

    Definitions

    1.

    “nutrients” for the purposes of this Annex means vitamins, minerals and other substances added for nutritional purposes, as well as substances added for physiological purposes as covered by Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006, Directive 2002/46/EC, Directive 2009/39/EC and Regulation (EC) No 953/2009.

    2.

    “preparation” for the purposes of this Annex means a formulation consisting of one or more food additives, food enzymes and/or nutrients in which substances such as food additives and/or other food ingredients are incorporated to facilitate their storage, sale, standardisation, dilution or dissolution.

    PART 1

    Carriers in food additives

    E number of the carrier

    Name of the carrier

    Maximum level

    Food additives to which the carrier may be added

    E 1520

    Propane-1, 2-diol (propylene glycol)

    1 000  mg/kg in final food (as carry-over) (*1)

    Colours, emulsifiers and antioxidants

    E 422

    Glycerol

    quantum satis

    All food additives

    E 420

    Sorbitol

    E 421

    Mannitol

    E 953

    Isomalt

    E 965

    Maltitol

    E 966

    Lactitol

    E 967

    Xylitol

    E 968

    Erythritol

    E 400 – E 404

    Alginic acid – alginates (Table 7 of Part 6)

    E 405

    Propane-1, 2-diol alginate

    E 406

    Agar

    E 407

    Carrageenan

    E 410

    Locust bean gum

    E 412

    Guar gum

    E 413

    Tragacanth

    E 414

    Gum arabic (acacia gum)

    E 415

    Xanthan gum

    E 440

    Pectins

    E 432 – E 436

    Polysorbates (Table 4 of Part 6)

    quantum satis

    Antifoaming agents

    E 442

    Ammoniumphosphatides

    quantum satis

    Antioxidants

    E 460

    Cellulose

    quantum satis

    All food additives

    E 461

    Methyl cellulose

    E 462

    Ethyl cellulose

    E 463

    Hydroxypropyl cellulose

    E 464

    Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose

    E 465

    Ethyl methyl cellulose

    E 466

    Carboxy methyl cellulose, Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose, Cellulose gum

    E 322

    Lecithins

    quantum satis

    Colours and fat-soluble antioxidants

    E 432 – E 436

    Polysorbates (Table 4 of Part 6)

    E 470b

    Magnesium salts of fatty acids

    E 471

    Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

    E 472a

    Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

    E 472c

    Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

    E 472e

    Mono and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

    E 473

    Sucrose esters of fatty acids

    E 475

    Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids

    E 491 – E 495

    Sorbitan esters (Table 5 of Part 6)

    quantum satis

    Colours and antifoaming agents

    E 1404

    Oxidised starch

    quantum satis

    All food additives

    E 1410

    Monostarch phosphate

    E 1412

    Distarch phosphate

    E 1413

    Phosphated distarch phosphate

    E 1414

    Acetylated distarch phosphate

    E 1420

    Acetylated starch

    E 1422

    Acetylated distarch adipate

    E 1440

    Hydroxy propyl starch

    E 1442

    Hydroxy propyl distarch phosphate

    E 1450

    Starch sodium octenyl succinate

    E 1451

    Acetylated oxidised starch

    E 170

    Calcium carbonate

    E 263

    Calcium acetate

    E 331

    Sodium citrates

    E 332

    Potassium citrates

    E 341

    Calcium phosphates

    E 501

    Potassium carbonates

    E 504

    Magnesium carbonates

    E 508

    Potassium chloride

    E 509

    Calcium chloride

    E 511

    Magnesium chloride

    E 514

    Sodium sulphates

    E 515

    Potassium sulphates

    E 516

    Calcium sulphate

    E 517

    Ammonium sulphate

    E 577

    Potassium gluconate

    E 640

    Glycine and its sodium salt

    E 1505 (*1)

    Triethyl citrate

    E 1518 (*1)

    Glyceryl triacetate (triacetin)

    E 551

    Silicon dioxide

    quantum satis

    Emulsifiers and colours

    E 552

    Calcium silicate

    E 553b

    Talc

    50 mg/kg in the colour preparation

    Colours

    E 901

    Beeswax, white and yellow

    quantum satis

    Colours

    E 1200

    Polydextrose

    quantum satis

    All food additives

    E 1201

    Polyvinylpyrrolidone

    quantum satis

    Sweeteners

    E 1202

    Polyvinylpolypyrrolidone

    E 322

    Lecithins

    quantum satis

    Glazing agents for fruit

    E 432 – E 436

    Polysorbates

    E 470a

    Sodium, potassium and calcium salts of fatty acids

    E 471

    Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

    E 491 – E 495

    Sorbitan esters

    E 570

    Fatty acids

    E 900

    Dimethyl polysiloxane

    E 1521

    Polyethylene glycol

    quantum satis

    Sweeteners

    E 425

    Konjac

    quantum satis

    All food additives

    E 459

    Beta-cyclodextrin

    1 000  mg/kg in final food

    All food additives

    E 468

    Crosslinked sodium carboxy methyl cellulose

    Cross-linked cellulose gum

    quantum satis

    Sweeteners

    E 469

    Enzymatically hydrolysed carboxymethylcellulose

    Enzymatically hydrolysed cellulose gum

    quantum satis

    All food additives

    E 555

    Potassium aluminium silicate

    90 % relative to the pigment

    In E 171 titanium dioxide and E 172 iron oxides and hydroxides

    PART 2

    Food additives other than carriers in food additives  (*2)

    E number of the added food additive

    Name of the added food additive

    Maximum level

    Food additive preparations to which the food additive may be added

    Table 1

     

    quantum satis

    All food additive preparations

    E 200 – E 203

    Sorbic acid — sorbates (Table 2 of Part 6)

    1 500  mg/kg singly or in combination in the preparation 15 mg/kg in the final product expressed as the free acid

    Colour preparations

    E 210

    Benzoic acid

    E 211

    Sodium benzoate

    E 212

    Potassium benzoate

    E 220 – E 228

    Sulphur dioxide — sulphites (Table 3 of Part 6)

    100 mg/kg in the preparation and 2 mg/kg expressed as SO2 in the final product as calculated

    Colour preparations (except E163 anthocyanins, E 150 b caustic sulphite caramel and E 150 d sulphite ammonia caramel) (*3)

    E 320

    Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)

    20 mg/kg singly or in combination (expressed on fat) in the preparation, 0,4 mg/kg in final product (singly or in combination)

    Emulsifiers containing fatty acids

    E 321

    Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)

    E 338

    Phosphoric acid

    40 000  mg/kg singly or in combination in the preparation (expressed as P2O5)

    Preparations of the colour E 163 anthocyanins

    E 339

    Sodium phosphates

    E 340

    Potassium phosphates

    E 343

    Magnesium phosphates

    E 450

    Diphosphates

    E 451

    Triphosphates

    E 341

    Calcium phosphates

    40 000  mg/kg in the preparation (expressed as P2O5)

    Colour and emulsifier preparations

    10 000  mg/kg in the preparation (expressed as P2O5)

    Polyol preparations

    10 000  mg/kg in the preparation (expressed as P2O5)

    E 412 guar gum preparations

    E 392

    Extracts of rosemary

    1 000  mg/kg in the preparation, 5 mg/kg in the final product expressed as the sum of carnosic acid and carnosol

    Colour preparations

    E 416

    Karaya gum

    50 000  mg/kg in the preparation, 1 mg/kg in final product

    Colour preparations

    E 432 – E 436

    Polysorbates

    quantum satis

    Preparations of colours, fat soluble antioxidants and glazing agents for fruit

    E 473

    Sucrose esters of fatty acids

    quantum satis

    Preparations of colours and fat soluble antioxidants

    E 475

    Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids

    quantum satis

    Preparations of colours and fat soluble antioxidants

    E 476

    Polyglycerol polyricinoleate

    50 000  mg/kg in the preparation, 500 mg/kg in final food

    As emulsifier in preparations of colours used in:

     

    Surimi and Japanese type Fish Products (Kamaboko) (E 120 cochineal, carminic acid, carmines)

     

    Meat products, fish pastes and fruit preparations used in flavoured milk products and desserts (E163 anthocyanins, E100 curcumin and E120 cochineal, carminic acid, carmines)

    E 491 – E 495

    Sorbitan esters (Table 5 of Part 6)

    quantum satis

    Preparations of colours, anti-foaming agents and glazing agents for fruit

    E 551

    Silicon dioxide

    50 000  mg/kg in the preparation

    Dry powdered colour preparations

    10 000  mg/kg in the preparation

    E 508 potassium chloride and E 412 guar gum preparations

    E 551

    Silicon dioxide

    50 000  mg/kg in the preparation

    Dry powdered preparations of emulsifiers

    E 552

    Calcium silicate

    E 551

    Silicon dioxide

    10 000  mg/kg in the preparation

    Dry powdered preparations of polyols

    E 552

    Calcium silicate

    E 553a

    Magnesium silicate

    E 553b

    Talc

    E 900

    Dimethyl polysiloxane

    200 mg/kg in the preparation, 0,2 mg/l in final food

    Colour preparations of E 160 a carotenes, E 160 b annatto, bixin, norbixin, E 160 c Paprika extract, capsanthin, capsorubin, E 160 d lycopene and E 160 e beta-apo-8′-carotenal

    E 903

    Carnauba wax

    130 000  mg/kg in the preparation, 1 200  mg/kg in final product from all sources

    As stabiliser in preparations of sweeteners and/or acids intended to be used in chewing gum

    Note:    General rules for conditions of use of Food additives in Part 2

    (1)

    Food Additives presented in Table 1 of Part 6 of this Annex, which are generally permitted for use in food under the general “quantum satis” principle included in Annex II Part C(1) Group I, have been included as food additives (other than for the purpose of carriers) in food additives under the general “quantum satis” principle, unless stated otherwise.

    (2)

    For phosphates and silicates maximum limits have been set only in the food additive preparation and not in the final food.

    (3)

    For all other food additives with a numerical ADI value maximum limits have been set for the food additive preparation and the final food.

    (4)

    No food additives are authorised for their function as colour, sweetener or flavour enhancer.

    PART 3

    Food additives including carriers in food enzymes  (*4)

    E number of the added food additive

    Name of the added food additive

    Maximum level in enzyme preparation

    Maximum level in final food except beverages

    Maximum level in beverages

    Can be used as a carrier?

    E 170

    Calcium carbonate

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 200

    Sorbic acid

    20 000  mg/kg (singly or in combination expressed as the free acid)

    20  mg/kg

    10  mg/l

     

    E 202

    Potassium sorbate

    E 210

    Benzoic acid

    5 000  mg/kg (singly or in combination expressed as the free acid)

    12 000  mg/kg in rennet

    1,7 mg/kg

    5 mg/kg in cheese where rennet has been used

    0,85 mg/l

    2,5 mg/l in whey based beverages where rennet has been used

     

    E 211

    Sodium benzoate

    E 214

    Ethyl-p-hydroxybenzoate

    2 000  mg/kg (singly or in combination expressed as the free acid)

    2  mg/kg

    1  mg/l

     

    E 215

    Sodium ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate

    E 218

    Methyl p-hydroxybenzoate

    E 219

    Sodium methyl p-hydroxybenzoate

    E 220

    Sulphur dioxide

    2 000  mg/kg (singly or in combination expressed as SO2)

    5 000  mg/kg only in food enzymes for brewing

    6 000  mg/kg only for barley beta-amylase

    10 000  mg/kg only for papain in solid form

    2  mg/kg

    2  mg/l

     

    E 221

    Sodium sulphite

    E 222

    Sodium hydrogen sulphite

    E 223

    Sodium metabisulphite

    E 224

    Potassium metabisulphite

    E 250

    Sodium nitrite

    500  mg/kg

    0,01  mg/kg

    No use

     

    E 260

    Acetic acid

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 261

    Potassium acetate

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

     

    E 262

    Sodium acetates

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

     

    E 263

    Calcium acetate

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

     

    E 270

    Lactic acid

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 281

    Sodium propionate

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    50  mg/l

     

    E 290

    Carbon dioxide

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

     

    E 296

    Malic acid

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 300

    Ascorbic acid

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 301

    Sodium ascorbate

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 302

    Calcium ascorbate

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 304

    Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

     

    E 306

    Tocopherol-rich extract

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

     

    E 307

    Alpha-tocopherol

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

     

    E 308

    Gamma-tocopherol

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

     

    E 309

    Delta-tocopherol

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

     

    E 322

    Lecithins

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 325

    Sodium lactate

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

     

    E 326

    Potassium lactate

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

     

    E 327

    Calcium lactate

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 330

    Citric acid

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 331

    Sodium citrates

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 332

    Potassium citrates

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 333

    Calcium citrates

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

     

    E 334

    Tartaric acid (L(+)-)

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

     

    E 335

    Sodium tartrates

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 336

    Potassium tartrates

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 337

    Sodium potassium tartrate

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

     

    E 350

    Sodium malates

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 338

    Phosphoric acid

    10 000  mg/kg (expressed as P2O5)

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

     

    E 339

    Sodium phosphates

    50 000  mg/kg (singly or in combination, expressed as P2O5)

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 340

    Potassium phosphates

    E 341

    Calcium phosphates

    E 343

    Magnesium phosphates

    E 351

    Potassium malate

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 352

    Calcium malates

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 354

    Calcium tartrate

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

     

    E 380

    Triammonium citrate

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

     

    E 400

    Alginic acid

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 401

    Sodium alginate

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 402

    Potassium alginate

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 403

    Ammonium alginate

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

     

    E 404

    Calcium alginate

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 406

    Agar

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 407

    Carrageenan

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 407a

    Processed euchema seaweed

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

     

    E 410

    Locust bean gum

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 412

    Guar gum

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 413

    Tragacanth

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 414

    Acacia gum (gum arabic)

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 415

    Xanthan gum

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 417

    Tara gum

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 418

    Gellan gum

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 420

    Sorbitol

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 421

    Mannitol

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 422

    Glycerol

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 440

    Pectins

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 450

    Diphosphates

    50 000  mg/kg (singly or in combination expressed as P2O5)

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

     

    E 451

    Triphosphates

    E 452

    Polyphosphates

    E 460

    Cellulose

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 461

    Methyl cellulose

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 462

    Ethyl cellulose

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

     

    E 463

    Hydroxypropyl cellulose

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 464

    Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 465

    Ethyl methyl cellulose

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

     

    E 466

    Carboxy methyl cellulose

    Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose

    Cellulose gum

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 469

    Enzymatically hydrolysed carboxy methyl cellulose

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

     

    E 470a

    Sodium, potassium and calcium salts of fatty acids

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

     

    E 470b

    Magnesium salts of fatty acids

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

     

    E 471

    Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 472a

    Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 472b

    Lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 472c

    Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 472d

    Tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 472e

    Mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 472f

    Mixed acetic and tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 473

    Sucrose esters of fatty acids

    50 000  mg/kg

    50  mg/kg

    25  mg/L

    Yes, only as a carrier

    E 500

    Sodium carbonates

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 501

    Potassium carbonates

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes, E 501 (i) potassium carbonate only

    E 503

    Ammonium carbonates

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 504

    Magnesium carbonates

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 507

    Hydrochloric acid

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 508

    Potassium chloride

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 509

    Calcium chloride

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 511

    Magnesium chloride

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 513

    Sulphuric acid

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 514

    Sodium sulphates

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes, E 514 (i) sodium sulphate only

    E 515

    Potassium sulphates

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 516

    Calcium sulphate

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 517

    Ammonium sulphate

    100 000  mg/kg

    100  mg/kg

    50  mg/l

    Yes

    E 524

    Sodium hydroxide

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

     

    E 525

    Potassium hydroxide

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 526

    Calcium hydroxide

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 527

    Ammonium hydroxide

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 528

    Magnesium hydroxide

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 529

    Calcium oxide

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 530

    Magnesium oxide

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

     

    E 551

    Silicon dioxide

    50 000  mg/kg in the dry powdered preparation

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 570

    Fatty acids

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

     

    E 574

    Gluconic acid

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 575

    Glucono-delta-lactone

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 576

    Sodium gluconate

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

     

    E 577

    Potassium gluconate

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

     

    E 578

    Calcium gluconate

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 640

    Glycine and its sodium salt

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

     

    E 920

    L-cysteine

    10 000  mg/kg

    10  mg/kg

    5  mg/l

     

    E 938

    Argon

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

     

    E 939

    Helium

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

     

    E 941

    Nitrogen

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

     

    E 942

    Nitrous oxide

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

     

    E 948

    Oxygen

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

     

    E 949

    Hydrogen

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

     

    E 965

    Maltitol

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 966

    Lactitol

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes (only as a carrier)

    E 967

    Xylitol

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes (only as a carrier)

    E 1200

    Polydextrose

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 1404

    Oxidised starch

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 1410

    Monostarch phosphate

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 1412

    Distarch phosphate

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 1413

    Phosphated distarch phosphate

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 1414

    Acetylated distarch phosphate

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 1420

    Acetylated starch

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 1422

    Acetylated distarch adipate

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 1440

    Hydroxy propyl starch

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 1442

    Hydroxy propyl distarch phosphate

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 1450

    Starch sodium octenyl succinate

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 1451

    Acetylated oxidised starch

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    quantum satis

    Yes

    E 1520

    Propane-1, 2-diol (propylene glycol)

    500  g/kg

    (see footnote) (*5)

    (see footnote) (*5)

    Yes, only as a carrier

    Note:    General rules for conditions of use of Food additives in Part 3

    (1)

    Food Additives presented in Table 1 of Part 6 of this Annex, which are generally permitted for use in food under the general “quantum satis” principle, included in Annex II Part C(1) Group I, have been included as food additives in food enzymes under the general “quantum satis” principle, unless stated otherwise.

    (2)

    For phosphates and silicates, when used as additives, maximum limits have been set only in the food enzyme preparation and not in the final food.

    (3)

    For all other food additives with a numerical ADI value maximum limits have been set for the food enzyme preparation and the final food.

    (4)

    No food additives are authorised for their function as colour, sweetener or flavour enhancer.

    PART 4

    Food additives including carriers in food flavourings

    E number of the additive

    Name of the additive

    Flavouring categories to which the additive may be added

    Maximum level

    Table 1

     

    All flavourings

    quantum satis

    E 420

    E 421

    E 953

    E 965

    E 966

    E 967

    E 968

    Sorbitol

    Mannitol

    Isomalt

    Maltitol

    Lactitol

    Xylitol

    Erythritol

    All flavourings

    quantum satis for purposes other than sweetening, not as flavour enhancers

    E 200 – E 203

    E 210

    E 211

    E 212

    E 213

    Sorbic acid and sorbates (Table 2 of Part 6),

    Benzoic acid,

    Sodium benzoate,

    Potassium benzoate

    Calcium benzoate

    All flavourings

    1 500  mg/kg (singly or in combination expressed as the free acid) in flavourings

    E 310

    E311

    E 312

    E 319

    E 320

    Propyl gallate

    Octyl gallate

    Dodecyl gallate

    Tertiary-butyl hydroquinone (TBHQ)

    Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)

    Essential oils

    1 000  mg/kg (gallates, TBHQ and BHA, individually or in combination) in the essential oils

    Flavourings other than essential oils

    100 mg/kg (*6) (gallates, individually or in combination)

    200 mg/kg (*6) (TBHQ and BHA, individually or in combination) in flavourings

    E 338 – E 452

    Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates (Table 6 of Part 6)

    All flavourings

    40 000  mg/kg (singly or in combination expressed as P2O5) in flavourings

    E 392

    Extracts of rosemary

    All flavourings

    1 000  mg/kg (expressed as the sum of carnosol and carnosic acid) in flavourings

    E 416

    Karaya gum

    All flavourings

    50 000  mg/kg in flavourings

    E 425

    Konjac

    All flavourings

    quantum satis

    E 432 – E 436

    Polysorbates (Table 4 of Part 6)

    All flavourings, except liquid smoke flavourings and flavourings based on spice oleoresins (*7)

    10 000  mg/kg in flavourings

    Foodstuffs containing liquid smoke flavourings and flavourings based on spice oleoresins

    1 000  mg/kg in final food

    E 459

    Beta-cyclodextrin

    Encapsulated flavourings in:

    flavoured teas and flavoured powdered instant drinks

    500 mg/l in final food

    flavoured snacks

    1 000  mg/kg in foodstuffs as consumed or as reconstituted according to the instructions of the manufacturer

    E 551

    Silicon dioxide

    All flavourings

    50 000  mg/kg in flavourings

    E 900

    Dimethyl polysiloxane

    All flavourings

    10 mg/kg in flavourings

    E 901

    Beeswax

    Flavourings in non-alcoholic flavoured drinks

    200 mg/l in flavoured drinks

    E 1505

    Triethyl citrate

    All flavourings

    3 000  mg/kg from all sources in foodstuffs as consumed or as reconstituted according to the instructions of the manufacturer; individually or in combination. In the case of beverages, with the exception of cream liqueurs, the maximum level of E 1520 shall be 1 000  mg/l from all sources

    E 1517

    Glyceryl diacetate (diacetin)

    E 1518

    Glyceryl triacetate (triacetin)

    E 1520

    Propane-1, 2-diol (propylene glycol)

    E 1519

    Benzyl alcohol

    Flavourings for:

    liqueurs, aromatised wines, aromatised wine-based drinks and aromatised wine-products cocktails

    100 mg/l in final food

    confectionery including chocolate and fine bakery wares

    250 mg/kg from all sources in foodstuffs as consumed or as reconstituted according to instruction of the manufacturer

    PART 5

    Food additives in nutrients

    Section A

    Food additives in nutrients except nutrients intended to be used in foodstuffs for infants and young children listed in point 13.1 of Part E of Annex II:

    E number of the food additive

    Name of the food additive

    Maximum level

    Nutrient to which the food additive may be added

    Can be used as a carrier?

    E 170

    Calcium carbonate

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 260

    Acetic acid

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 261

    Potassium acetate

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 262

    Sodium acetates

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 263

    Calcium acetate

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 270

    Lactic acid

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 290

    Carbon dioxide

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 296

    Malic acid

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 300

    Ascorbic acid

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 301

    Sodium ascorbate

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 302

    Calcium ascorbate

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 304

    Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 306

    Tocopherol-rich extract

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 307

    Alpha-tocopherol

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 308

    Gamma-tocopherol

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 309

    Delta-tocopherol

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 322

    Lecithins

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 325

    Sodium lactate

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 326

    Potassium lactate

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 327

    Calcium lactate

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 330

    Citric acid

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 331

    Sodium citrates

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 332

    Potassium citrates

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 333

    Calcium citrates

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 334

    Tartaric acid (L(+)-)

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 335

    Sodium tartrates

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 336

    Potassium tartrates

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 337

    Sodium potassium tartrate

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 338 – E 452

    Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates (Table 6 of Part 6)

    40 000  mg/kg expressed as P2O5 in the nutrient preparation

    All nutrients

     

    E 350

    Sodium malates

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 351

    Potassium malate

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 352

    Calcium malates

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 354

    Calcium tartrate

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 380

    Triammonium citrate

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 392

    Extracts of rosemary

    1 000  mg/kg in the preparation of beta-carotene and lycopene, 5 mg/kg in final product expressed as the sum of carnosic acid and carnosol

    In beta-carotene and lycopene preapartions

     

    E 400 – E 404

    Alginic acid — alginates (Table 7 of Part 6)

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 406

    Agar

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 407

    Carrageenan

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 407a

    Processed euchema seaweed

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 410

    Locust bean gum

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 412

    Guar gum

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 413

    Tragacanth

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 414

    Acacia gum (gum arabic)

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 415

    Xanthan gum

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 417

    Tara gum

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 418

    Gellan gum

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 420

    Sorbitol

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes, only as a carrier

    E 421

    Mannitol

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes, only as a carrier

    E 422

    Glycerol

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 432 – E 436

    Polysorbates (Table 4 of Part 6)

    quantum satis only in beta carotene, lutein, lycopene and vitamin E preparations. In vitamin A and D preparations maximum level in final food 2 mg/kg

    In beta carotene, lutein, lycopene and vitamins A, D and E preparations

    Yes

    E 440

    Pectins

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 459

    Beta-cyclodextrin

    100 000  mg/kg in the preparation and 1 000  mg/kg in final food

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 460

    Cellulose

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 461

    Methyl cellulose

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 462

    Ethyl cellulose

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 463

    Hydroxypropyl cellulose

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 464

    Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 465

    Ethyl methyl cellulose

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 466

    Carboxy methyl cellulose

    Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose

    Cellulose gum

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 469

    Enzymatically hydrolysed carboxy methyl cellulose

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 470a

    Sodium, potassium and calcium salts of fatty acids

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 470b

    Magnesium salts of fatty acids

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 471

    Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 472a

    Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 472b

    Lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 472c

    Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 472d

    Tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 472e

    Mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 472f

    Mixed acetic and tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 473

    Sucrose esters of fatty acids

    quantum satis

    In beta carotene, lutein, lycopene and vitamin E preparations

    Yes

    2 mg/kg in final food

    In vitamin A and D preparations

    E 475

    Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids

    quantum satis

    In beta carotene, lutein, lycopene and vitamin E preparations

    Yes

    2 mg/kg in final food

    In vitamin A and D preparations

    E 491 – E 495

    Sorbitan esters (Table 5 of Part 6)

    quantum satis

    In beta carotene, lutein, lycopene and vitamin E preparations

    Yes

    2 mg/kg in final food

    In vitamin A and D preparations

    E 500

    Sodium carbonates

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 501

    Potassium carbonates

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 503

    Ammonium carbonates

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 504

    Magnesium carbonates

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 507

    Hydrochloric acid

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 508

    Potassium chloride

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 509

    Calcium chloride

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 511

    Magnesium chloride

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 513

    Sulphuric acid

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 514

    Sodium sulphates

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 515

    Potassium sulphates

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 516

    Calcium sulphate

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 524

    Sodium hydroxide

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 525

    Potassium hydroxide

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 526

    Calcium hydroxide

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 527

    Ammonium hydroxide

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 528

    Magnesium hydroxide

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 529

    Calcium oxide

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 530

    Magnesium oxide

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 551,

    E 552

    Silicon dioxide

    Calcium silicate

    50 000  mg/kg in the dry powdered preparation (singly or in combination)

    In dry powdered preparations of all nutrients

     

    10 000  mg/kg in the preparation (E 551 only)

    In potassium chloride preparations used in salt substitutes

    E 554

    Sodium aluminium silicate

    15 000  mg/kg in the preparation

    In fat soluble vitamin preparations

     

    E 570

    Fatty acids

    quantum satis

    All nutrients except nutrients containing unsaturated fatty acids

     

    E 574

    Gluconic acid

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 575

    Glucono-delta-lactone

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 576

    Sodium gluconate

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 577

    Potassium gluconate

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 578

    Calcium gluconate

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 640

    Glycine and its sodium salt

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 900

    Dimethyl polysiloxane

    200 mg/kg in the preparation, 0,2 mg/l in final food

    In preparations of beta-carotene and lycopene

     

    E 901

    Beeswax, white and yellow

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes, only as a carrier

    E 938

    Argon

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 939

    Helium

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 941

    Nitrogen

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 942

    Nitrous oxide

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 948

    Oxygen

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 949

    Hydrogen

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 953

    Isomalt

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes, only as a carrier

    E 965

    Maltitol

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes, only as a carrier

    E 966

    Lactitol

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes, only as a carrier

    E 967

    Xylitol

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes, only as a carrier

    E 968

    Erythritol

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes, only as a carrier

    E 1103

    Invertase

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

     

    E 1200

    Polydextrose

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 1404

    Oxidised starch

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 1410

    Monostarch phosphate

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 1412

    Distarch phosphate

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 1413

    Phosphated distarch phosphate

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 1414

    Acetylated distarch phosphate

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 1420

    Acetylated starch

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 1422

    Acetylated distarch adipate

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 1440

    Hydroxy propyl starch

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 1442

    Hydroxy propyl distarch phosphate

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 1450

    Starch sodium octenyl succinate

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 1451

    Acetylated oxidised starch

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Yes

    E 1452

    Starch Aluminium Octenyl Succinate

    35 000  mg/kg in final food

    In food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC due to its use in vitamin preparations for encapsulation purposes only

    Yes

    E 1518

    Glyceryl triacetate (triacetin)

     (*8)

    All nutrients

    Yes, only as a carrier

    E 1520 (*8)

    Propane-1, 2-diol (propylene glycol)

    1 000  mg/kg in final food (as carry-over)

    All nutrients

    Yes, only as a carrier

    Section B

    Food additives added in nutrients intended to be used in foodstuffs for infants and young children listed in Point 13.1 of Part E of Annex II:

    E number of the food additive

    Name of the food additive

    Maximum level

    Nutrient to which the food additive may be added

    Food category

    E 301

    Sodium ascorbate

    Total carry-over 75 mg/l

    Coatings of nutrient preparations containing polyunsaturated fatty acids

    Foods for infants and young children

    E 304 (i)

    Ascorbyl palmitate

    For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in point 13.1 of Part E of Annex II is not exceeded

    All nutrients

    Foods for infants and young children

    E 306

    E 307

    E 308

    E 309

    Tocopherol-rich extract

    Alpha-tocopherol

    Gamma-tocopherol

    Delta-tocopherol

    For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in point 13.1 of Part E of Annex II is not exceeded

    All nutrients

    Foods for infants and young children

    E 322

    Lecithins

    For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in point 13.1 of Part E of Annex II is not exceeded

    All nutrients

    Foods for infants and young children

    E 330

    Citric acid

    quantum satis

    All nutrients

    Foods for infants and young children

    E 331

    Sodium citrates

    For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in point 13.1 of Part E of Annex II is not exceeded and the conditions of use specified therein are respected

    All nutrients

    Foods for infants and young children

    E 332

    Potassium citrates

    For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in point 13.1 of Part E of Annex II is not exceeded and the conditions of use specified therein are respected

    All nutrients

    Foods for infants and young children

    E 333

    Calcium citrates

    Total carry-over 0,1 mg/kg expressed as calcium and within the limit of calcium level and calcium/phosphorus ratio as set for the food category

    All nutrients

    Foods for infants and young children

    E 341 (iii)

    Tricalcium phosphate

    Maximum level of 1 000  mg/kg expressed as P2O5 from all uses in final food mentioned in point 13.1.3 of Part E of Annex II should be respected (only for E 341 (iii) with a provision on a maximum level of aluminium)

    All nutrients

    Processed cereal based foods and baby foods for infants and young children as defined by Directive 2006/125/EC

    E 401

    Sodium alginate

    For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in point 13.1.3 of Part E of Annex II is not exceeded

    All nutrients

    Processed cereal based foods and baby foods for infants and young children as defined by Directive 2006/125/EC

    E 402

    Potassium alginate

    For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in point 13.1 of Part E of Annex II is not exceeded

    All nutrients

    Processed cereal based foods and baby foods for infants and young children as defined by Directive 2006/125/EC

    E 404

    Calcium alginate

    For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in point 13.1.3 of Part E of Annex II is not exceeded

    All nutrients

    Processed cereal based foods and baby foods for infants and young children as defined by Directive 2006/125/EC

    E 414

    Gum arabic (acacia gum)

    150 000  mg/kg in the nutrient preparation and 10 mg/kg carry-over in final product

    All nutrients

    Foods for infants and young children

    E 415

    Xanthan gum

    For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in point 13.1.3 of Part E of Annex II is not exceeded

    All nutrients

    Processed cereal based foods and baby foods for infants and young children as defined by Directive 2006/125/EC

    E 421

    Mannitol

    1 000 times more than vitamin B12,

    3 mg/kg total carry-over

    As carrier for vitamin B12

    Foods for infants and young children

    E 440

    Pectins

    For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in point 13.1 of Part E of Annex II is not exceeded

    All nutrients

    Follow-on formulae and processed cereal based foods and baby foods for infants and young children as defined by Directive 2006/125/EC

    E 466

    Carboxy methyl cellulose,

    Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose,

    Cellulose gum

    For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in point 13.1 of Part E of Annex II is not exceeded

    All nutrients

    Dietary foods for infants and young children for special medical purposes as defined in Directive 1999/21/EC

    E 471

    Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

    For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in point 13.1 of Part E of Annex II is not exceeded and the conditions of use specified therein are respected

    All nutrients

    Foods for infants and young children

    E 472c

    Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

    For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in point 13.1 of Part E of Annex II is not exceeded

    All nutrients

    Infant formulae and follow-on formulae for infants and young children in good health

    E 551

    Silicon dioxide

    10 000  mg/kg in nutrient preparations

    Dry powdered nutrient preparations

    Foods for infants and young children

    E 1420

    Acetylated starch

    For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in point 13.1.3 of Part E of Annex II is not exceeded

    All nutrients

    Processed cereal based foods and baby foods for infants and young children as defined by Directive 2006/125/EC

    E 1450

    Starch sodium octenyl succinate

    Carry-over 100 mg/kg

    Vitamin preparations

    Foods for infants and young children

    Carry-over 1 000  mg/kg

    Polyunsaturated fatty acid preparations

    E 1451

    Acetylated oxidised starch

    For uses in nutrient preparations under the condition that the maximum level in foods mentioned in point 13.1.3 of Part E of Annex II is not exceeded

    All nutrients

    Processed cereal based foods and baby foods for infants and young children as defined by Directive 2006/125/EC

    Note:    General rules for conditions of use of Food additives in Part 5

    (1)

    Food Additives presented in Table 1 of Part 6 of this Annex, which are generally permitted for use in food under the general “quantum satis” principle, included in Annex II Part C(1) Group I, have been included as food additives in nutrients under the general “quantum satis” principle, unless stated otherwise.

    (2)

    For phosphates and silicates, when used as additives, maximum limits have been set only in the nutrient preparation and not in the final food.

    (3)

    For all other food additives with a numerical ADI value maximum limits have been set for the nutrient preparation and the final food.

    (4)

    No food additives are authorised for their function as colour, sweetener or flavour enhancer.

    PART 6

    Definitions of groups of food additives for the purposes of Parts 1 to 5

    Table 1

    E number

    Name

    E 170

    Calcium carbonate

    E 260

    Acetic acid

    E 261

    Potassium acetate

    E 262

    Sodium acetates

    E 263

    Calcium acetate

    E 270

    Lactic acid

    E 290

    Carbon dioxide

    E 296

    Malic acid

    E 300

    Ascorbic acid

    E 301

    Sodium ascorbate

    E 302

    Calcium ascorbate

    E 304

    Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid

    E 306

    Tocopherol-rich extract

    E 307

    Alpha-tocopherol

    E 308

    Gamma-tocopherol

    E 309

    Delta-tocopherol

    E 322

    Lecithins

    E 325

    Sodium lactate

    E 326

    Potassium lactate

    E 327

    Calcium lactate

    E 330

    Citric acid

    E 331

    Sodium citrates

    E 332

    Potassium citrates

    E 333

    Calcium citrates

    E 334

    Tartaric acid (L(+)-)

    E 335

    Sodium tartrates

    E 336

    Potassium tartrates

    E 337

    Sodium potassium tartrate

    E 350

    Sodium malates

    E 351

    Potassium malate

    E 352

    Calcium malates

    E 354

    Calcium tartrate

    E 380

    Triammonium citrate

    E 400

    Alginic acid

    E 401

    Sodium alginate

    E 402

    Potassium alginate

    E 403

    Ammonium alginate

    E 404

    Calcium alginate

    E 406

    Agar

    E 407

    Carrageenan

    E 407a

    Processed euchema seaweed

    E 410

    Locust bean gum

    E 412

    Guar gum

    E 413

    Tragacanth

    E 414

    Acacia gum (gum arabic)

    E 415

    Xanthan gum

    E 417

    Tara gum

    E 418

    Gellan gum

    E 422

    Glycerol

    E 440

    Pectins

    E 460

    Cellulose

    E 461

    Methyl cellulose

    E 462

    Ethyl cellulose

    E 463

    Hydroxypropyl cellulose

    E 464

    Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose

    E 465

    Ethyl methyl cellulose

    E 466

    Carboxy methyl cellulose, Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose, Cellulose gum

    E 469

    Enzymatically hydrolysed carboxy methyl cellulose, Enzymatically hydrolysed cellulose gum

    E 470a

    Sodium, potassium and calcium salts of fatty acids

    E 470b

    Magnesium salts of fatty acids

    E 471

    Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

    E 472a

    Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

    E 472b

    Lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

    E 472c

    Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

    E 472d

    Tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

    E 472e

    Mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

    E 472f

    Mixed acetic and tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

    E 500

    Sodium carbonates

    E 501

    Potassium carbonates

    E 503

    Ammonium carbonates

    E 504

    Magnesium carbonates

    E 507

    Hydrochloric acid

    E 508

    Potassium chloride

    E 509

    Calcium chloride

    E 511

    Magnesium chloride

    E 513

    Sulphuric acid

    E 514

    Sodium sulphates

    E 515

    Potassium sulphates

    E 516

    Calcium sulphate

    E 524

    Sodium hydroxide

    E 525

    Potassium hydroxide

    E 526

    Calcium hydroxide

    E 527

    Ammonium hydroxide

    E 528

    Magnesium hydroxide

    E 529

    Calcium oxide

    E 530

    Magnesium oxide

    E 570

    Fatty acids

    E 574

    Gluconic acid

    E 575

    Glucono-delta-lactone

    E 576

    Sodium gluconate

    E 577

    Potassium gluconate

    E 578

    Calcium gluconate

    E 640

    Glycine and its sodium salt

    E 938

    Argon

    E 939

    Helium

    E 941

    Nitrogen

    E 942

    Nitrous oxide

    E 948

    Oxygen

    E 949

    Hydrogen

    E 1103

    Invertase

    E 1200

    Polydextrose

    E 1404

    Oxidised starch

    E 1410

    Monostarch phosphate

    E 1412

    Distarch phosphate

    E 1413

    Phosphated distarch phosphate

    E 1414

    Acetylated distarch phosphate

    E 1420

    Acetylated starch

    E 1422

    Acetylated distarch adipate

    E 1440

    Hydroxy propyl starch

    E 1442

    Hydroxy propyl distarch phosphate

    E 1450

    Starch sodium octenyl succinate

    E 1451

    Acetylated oxidised starch


    Table 2

    Sorbic acid — sorbates

    E-number

    Name

    E 200

    Sorbic acid

    E 202

    Potassium sorbate

    E 203

    Calcium sorbate


    Table 3

    Sulphur dioxide — sulphites

    E-number

    Name

    E 220

    Sulphur dioxide

    E 221

    Sodium sulphite

    E 222

    Sodium hydrogen sulphite

    E 223

    Sodium metabisulphite

    E 224

    Potassium metabisulphite

    E 226

    Calcium sulphite

    E 227

    Calcium hydrogen sulphite

    E 228

    Potassium hydrogen sulphite


    Table 4

    Polysorbates

    E-number

    Name

    E 432

    Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate (polysorbate 20)

    E 433

    Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80)

    E 434

    Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate (polysorbate 40)

    E 435

    Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate (polysorbate 60)

    E 436

    Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate (polysorbate 65)


    Table 5

    Sorbitan esters

    E-number

    Name

    E 491

    Sorbitan monostearate

    E 492

    Sorbitan tristearate

    E 493

    Sorbitan monolaurate

    E 494

    Sorbitan monooleate

    E 495

    Sorbitan monopalmitate


    Table 6

    Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates

    E-number

    Name

    E 338

    Phosphoric acid

    E 339

    Sodium phosphates

    E 340

    Potassium phosphates

    E 341

    Calcium phosphates

    E 343

    Magnesium phosphates

    E 450

    Diphosphates

    E 451

    Triphosphates

    E 452

    Polyphosphates


    Table 7

    Alginic acid — alginates

    E-number

    Name

    E 400

    Alginic acid

    E 401

    Sodium alginate

    E 402

    Potassium alginate

    E 403

    Ammonium alginate’


    (*1)  Maximum level from all sources in foodstuffs 3 000 mg/kg (individually or in combination with E 1505, E 1517 and E 1518). In the case of beverages, with the exception of cream liqueurs, the maximum level of E 1520 shall be 1 000 mg/l from all sources.

    (*2)  Except enzymes authorised as food additives.

    (*3)  E 163 anthocyanins may contain up to 100 000 mg/kg sulphites. E 150 b caustic sulphite caramel and E 150 d sulphite ammonia caramel may contain 2 000 mg/kg according to the purity criteria (Directive 2008/128/EC).

    (*4)  Including enzymes authorised as food additives.

    (*5)  Maximum level from all sources in foodstuffs 3 000 mg/kg (individually or in combination with E 1505, E 1517 and E 1518). In the case of beverages, with the exception of cream liqueurs, the maximum level of E 1520 shall be 1 000 mg/l from all sources.

    (*6)  Proportionality rule: when combinations of gallates, TBHQ, and BHA are used, the individual levels must be reduced proportionally.

    (*7)  Spice oleoresins are defined as extracts of spices from which the extraction solvent has been evaporated leaving a mixture of the volatile oil and resinous material from the spice.

    (*8)  Maximum level for E 1518 and E 1520 from all sources in foodstuffs 3 000 mg/kg (individually or in combination with E 1505 and E 1517). In the case of beverages, with the exception of cream liqueurs, the maximum level of E 1520 shall be 1 000 mg/l from all sources.


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