Choose the experimental features you want to try

This document is an excerpt from the EUR-Lex website

Document 32008L0128

    Commission Directive 2008/128/EC of 22 December 2008 laying down specific purity criteria concerning colours for use in foodstuffs (Codified version) (Text with EEA relevance)

    OJ L 6, 10.1.2009, p. 20–63 (BG, ES, CS, DA, DE, ET, EL, EN, FR, IT, LV, LT, HU, MT, NL, PL, PT, RO, SK, SL, FI, SV)

    Legal status of the document No longer in force, Date of end of validity: 30/11/2012; Repealed by 32012R0231

    ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dir/2008/128/oj

    10.1.2009   

    EN

    Official Journal of the European Union

    L 6/20


    COMMISSION DIRECTIVE 2008/128/EC

    of 22 December 2008

    laying down specific purity criteria concerning colours for use in foodstuffs

    (Codified version)

    (Text with EEA relevance)

    THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

    Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community,

    Having regard to Council Directive 89/107/EEC of 21 December 1988 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning food additives authorized for use in foodstuffs intended for human consumption (1), and in particular Article 3(3)(a) thereof,

    Whereas:

    (1)

    Commission Directive 95/45/EC of 26 July 1995 laying down specific criteria concerning colours for use in foodstuffs (2) has been substantially amended several times (3). In the interests of clarity and rationality the said Directive should be codified.

    (2)

    It is necessary to establish purity criteria for all colours mentioned in European Parliament and Council Directive 94/36/EC of 30 June 1994 on colours for use in foodstuffs (4).

    (3)

    It is necessary to take into account the specifications and analytical techniques for colours as set out in the Codex Alimentarius as drafted by the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA).

    (4)

    Food additives prepared by production methods or starting materials significantly different from those evaluated by the Scientific Committee for Food or different from those mentioned in this Directive should be submitted for safety evaluation by the European Food Safety Authority with emphasis on the purity criteria.

    (5)

    The measures provided for in this Directive are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health.

    (6)

    This Directive should be without prejudice to the obligations of the Member States relating to the time-limits for transposition into national law of the Directives set out in Annex II, Part B,

    HAS ADOPTED THIS DIRECTIVE:

    Article 1

    The purity criteria referred to in Article 3(3)(a) of Directive 89/107/EEC for colours mentioned in Directive 94/36/EC are set out in Annex I hereto.

    Article 2

    Directive 95/45/EC, as amended by the Directives listed in Annex II, Part A, is repealed, without prejudice to the obligations of the Member States relating to the time-limits for transposition into national law of the Directives set out in Annex II, Part B.

    References to the repealed Directive shall be construed as references to this Directive and shall be read in accordance with the correlation table in Annex III.

    Article 3

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

    Article 4

    This Directive is addressed to the Member States.

    Done at Brussels, 22 December 2008.

    For the Commission

    The President

    José Manuel BARROSO


    (1)   OJ L 40, 11.2.1989, p. 27.

    (2)   OJ L 226, 22.9.1995, p. 1.

    (3)  See Annex II, Part A.

    (4)   OJ L 237, 10.9.1994, p. 13.


    ANNEX I

    A.   GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR ALUMINIUM LAKES OF COLOURS

    Definition

    Aluminium lakes are prepared by reacting colours complying with the purity criteria set out in the appropriate specification monograph with alumina under aqueous conditions. The alumina is usually freshly prepared undried material made by reacting aluminium sulfate or chloride with sodium or calcium carbonate or bicarbonate or ammonia. Following lake formation, the product is filtered, washed with water and dried. Unreacted alumina may also be present in the finished product.

    HCl insoluble matter

    Not more than 0,5 %

    Ether extractable matter

    Not more than 0,2 % (under neutral conditions)

    Specific purity criteria for the corresponding colours are applicable.

    B.   SPECIFIC CRITERIA OF PURITY

    E 100 CURCUMIN

    Synonyms

    CI Natural Yellow 3, Turmeric Yellow, Diferoyl Methane

    Definition

    Curcumin is obtained by solvent extraction of turmeric i.e. the ground rhizomes of natural strains of Curcuma longa L. In order to obtain a concentrated curcumin powder, the extract is purified by crystallisation. The product consists essentially of curcumins; i.e. the colouring principle (1,7-bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)hepta-1,6-dien-3,5-dione) and its two desmethoxy derivatives in varying proportions. Minor amounts of oils and resins naturally occuring in turmeric may be present.

    Only the following solvents may be used in the extraction: ethylacetate, acetone, carbon dioxide, dichloromethane, n-butanol, methanol, ethanol, hexane.

    Class

    Dicinnamoylmethane

    Colour Index No

    75300

    Einecs

    207-280-5

    Chemical names

    I

    1,7-Bis(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)hepta-1,6-diene-3,5-dione

    II

    1-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-7-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxy-phenyl-)hepta-1,6-diene-3,5-dione

    III

    1,7-Bis(4-hydroxyphenyl)hepta-1,6-diene-3,5-dione

    Chemical formula

    I

    C21H20O6

    II

    C20H18O5

    III

    C19H16O4

    Molecular weight

    I.

    368,39

    II.

    338,39

    III.

    308,39

    Assay

    Content not less than 90 % total colouring matters

    E1 cm 1 %1 607 at ca 426 nm in ethanol

    Description

    Orange-yellow crystalline powder

    Identification

    A.

    Spectrometry

    Maximum in ethanol at ca 426 nm

    B.

    Melting Range

    179 °C-182 °C

    Purity

    Solvent residues

    Ethylacetate

    Acetone

    n-butanol

    Methanol

    Ethanol

    Hexane

    Not more than 50 mg/kg, singly or in combination

    Dichloromethane: not more than 10 mg/kg

    Arsenic

    Not more than 3 mg/kg

    Lead

    Not more than 10 mg/kg

    Mercury

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Cadmium

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Heavy metals (as Pb)

    Not more than 40 mg/kg

    E 101 (i) RIBOFLAVIN

    Synonyms

    Lactoflavin

    Class

    Isoalloxazine

    Einecs

    201-507-1

    Chemical names

    7,8-Dimethyl-10-(D-ribo-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxypentyl)benzo(g)pteridine-2,4(3H,10H)-dione

    7,8-dimethyl-10-(1′-D-ribityl)isoalloxazine

    Chemical formula

    C17H20N4O6

    Molecular weight

    376,37

    Assay

    Content not less than 98 % on the anhydrous basis

    E1 cm 1 % 328 at ca 444 nm in aqueous solution

    Description

    Yellow to orange-yellow crystalline powder, with slight odour

    Identification

    A.

    Spectrometry

    The ratio A375/A267 is between 0,31 and 0,33

    The ratio A444/A267 is between 0,36 and 0,39

    in aqueous solution

    Maximum in water at ca 444 nm

    B.

    Specific rotation

    [α]D20 between – 115° and – 140° in a 0,05 N sodium hydroxide solution

    Purity

    Loss on drying

    Not more than 1,5 % after drying at 105 °C for 4 hrs

    Sulfated ash

    Not more than 0,1 %

    Primary aromatic amines

    Not more than 100 mg/kg (calculated as aniline)

    Arsenic

    Not more than 3 mg/kg

    Lead

    Not more than 10 mg/kg

    Mercury

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Cadmium

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Heavy metals (as Pb)

    Not more than 40 mg/kg

    E 101 (ii) RIBOFLAVIN-5′-PHOSPHATE

    Synonyms

    Riboflavin-5′-phosphate sodium

    Definition

    These specifications apply to riboflavin 5′-phosphate together with minor amounts of free riboflavin and riboflavin diphosphate

    Class

    Isoalloxazine

    Einecs

    204-988-6

    Chemical names

    Monosodium

    (2R,3R,4S)-5-(3′)10′-dihydro-7′,8′-dimethyl-2′,4′-dioxo-10′-benzo[γ]pteridinyl)-2,3,4-trihydroxypentyl phosphate;

    monosodium salt of 5′-monophosphate ester of riboflavin

    Chemical formula

    For the dihydrate form

    :

    C17H20N4NaO9P·2H2O

    For the anhydrous form

    :

    C17H20N4NaO9P

    Molecular weight

    541,36

    Assay

    Content not less than 95 % total colouring matters calculated as C17H20N4NaO9P·2H2O

    E1 cm 1 % 250 at ca 375 nm in aqueous solution

    Description

    Yellow to orange crystalline hygroscopic powder, with slight odour and a bitter taste

    Identification

    A.

    Spectrometry

    The ratio A375/A267 is between 0,30 and 0,34

    The ratio A444/A267 is between 0,35 and 0,40

    in aqueous solution

    Maximum in water at ca 444 nm

    B.

    Specific rotation

    [α]D20 between + 38° and + 42° in a 5 molar HCl solution

    Purity

    Loss on drying

    Not more than 8 % (100 °C, 5 hrs in vacuum over P2O5) for the dihydrate form

    Sulfated ash

    Not more than 25 %

    Inorganic phosphate

    Not more than 1,0 % (calculated as PO4 on the anhydrous basis)

    Subsidiary colouring matters

    Riboflavin (free)

    :

    Not more than 6 %

    Riboflavine diphosphate

    :

    Not more than 6 %

    Primary aromatic amines

    Not more than 70 mg/kg (calculated as aniline)

    Arsenic

    Not more than 3 mg/kg

    Lead

    Not more than 10 mg/kg

    Mercury

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Cadmium

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Heavy metals (as Pb)

    Not more than 40 mg/kg

    E 102 TARTRAZINE

    Synonyms

    CI Food Yellow 4

    Definition

    Tartrazine consists essentially of trisodium 5-hydroxy-1-(4-sulfonatophenyl)-4-(4-sulfonatophenylazo)-H-pyrazole-3-carboxylate and subsidiary colouring matters together with sodium chloride and/or sodium sulfate as the principal uncoloured components.

    Tartrazine is described as the sodium salt. The calcium and the potassium salt are also permitted.

    Class

    Monoazo

    Colour Index No

    19140

    Einecs

    217-699-5

    Chemical names

    Trisodium-5-hydroxy-1-(4-sulfonatophenyl)-4-(4-sulfonatophenylazo)-H-pyrazole-3-carboxylate

    Chemical formula

    C16H9N4Na3O9S2

    Molecular weight

    534,37

    Assay

    Content not less than 85 % total colouring matters calculated as the sodium salt

    E1 cm 1 % 530 at ca 426 nm in aqueous solution

    Description

    Light orange powder or granules

    Identification

    A.

    Spectrometry

    Maximum in water at ca 426 nm

    B.

    Yellow solution in water

     

    Purity

    Water insoluble matter

    Not more than 0,2 %

    Subsidiary colouring matters

    Not more than 1,0 %

    Organic compounds other than colouring matters:

     

     

    4-hydrazinobenzene sulfonic acid

     

    4-aminobenzene-1-sulfonic acid

     

    5-oxo-1-(4-sulfophenyl)-2-pyrazoline-3-carboxylic acid

     

    4,4′-diazoaminodi(benzene sulfonic acid)

     

    Tetrahydroxysuccinic acid

    Total not more than 0,5 %

    Unsulfonated primary aromatic amines

    Not more than 0,01 % (calculated as aniline)

    Ether extractable matter

    Not more than 0,2 % under neutral conditions

    Arsenic

    Not more than 3 mg/kg

    Lead

    Not more than 10 mg/kg

    Mercury

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Cadmium

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Heavy metals (as Pb)

    Not more than 40 mg/kg

    E 104 QUINOLINE YELLOW

    Synonyms

    CI Food Yellow 13

    Definition

    Quinoline Yellow is prepared by sulfonating 2-(2-quinolyl) indan-1,3-dione. Quinoline Yellow consists essentially of sodium salts of a mixture of disulfonates (principally), monosulfonates and trisulfonates of the above compound and subsidiary colouring matters together with sodium chloride and/or sodium sulfate as the principal uncoloured components.

    Quinoline Yellow is described as the sodium salt. The calcium and the potassium salt are also permitted.

    Class

    Chinophthalone

    Colour Index No

    47005

    Einecs

    305-897-5

    Chemical name

    The disodium salts of the disulfonates of 2-(2-quinolyl) indan-1,3-dione (principal component)

    Chemical formula

    C18H9N Na2O8S2 (principal component)

    Molecular weight

    477,38 (principal component)

    Assay

    Content not less than 70 % total colouring matters calculated as the sodium salt

    Quinoline Yellow shall have the following composition:

    Of the total colouring matters present:

    not less than 80 % shall be disodium 2-(2-quinolyl) indan-1,3-dione-disulfonates

    not more than 15 % shall be sodium 2-(2-quinolyl) indan-1,3-dione-monosulfonates

    not more than 7,0 % shall be trisodium 2-(2-quinolyl) indan-1,3-dione-trisulfonate

    E1 cm 1 % 865 (principal component) at ca 411 nm in aqueous acetic acid solution

    Description

    Yellow powder or granules

    Identification

    A.

    Spectrometry

    Maximum in aqueous acetic acid solution of pH 5 at ca 411 nm

    B.

    Yellow solution in water

     

    Purity

    Water insoluble matter

    Not more than 0,2 %

    Subsidiary colouring matters

    Not more than 4,0 %

    Organic compounds other than colouring matters:

     

     

    2-methylquinoline

     

    2-methylquinoline-sulfonic acid

     

    Phthalic acid

     

    2,6-dimethyl quinoline

     

    2,6-dimethyl quinoline sulfonic acid

    Total not more than 0,5 %

    2-(2-quinolyl)indan-1,3-dione

    Not more than 4 mg/kg

    Unsulfonated primary aromatic amines

    Not more than 0,01 % (calculated as aniline)

    Ether extractable matter

    Not more than 0,2 % under neutral conditions

    Arsenic

    Not more than 3 mg/kg

    Lead

    Not more than 10 mg/kg

    Mercury

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Cadmium

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Heavy metals (as Pb)

    Not more than 40 mg/kg

    E 110 SUNSET YELLOW FCF

    Synonyms

    CI Food Yellow 3, Orange Yellow S

    Definition

    Sunset Yellow FCF consists essentially of disodium 2-hydroxy-1-(4-sulfonatophenylazo) naphthalene-6-sulfonate and subsidiary colouring matters together with sodium chloride and/or sodium sulfate as the principal uncoloured components.

    Sunset Yellow FCF is described as the sodium salt. The calcium and the potassium salt are also permitted.

    Class

    Monoazo

    Colour Index No

    15985

    Einecs

    220-491-7

    Chemical names

    Disodium 2-hydroxy-1-(4-sulfonatophenylazo)naphthalene-6-sulfonate

    Chemical formula

    C16H10N2Na2O7S2

    Molecular weight

    452,37

    Assay

    Content not less than 85 % total colouring matters calculated as the sodium salt

    E1 cm 1 % 555 at ca 485 nm in aqueous solution at pH 7

    Description

    Orange-red powder or granules

    Identification

    A.

    Spectrometry

    Maximum in water at ca 485 nm at pH 7

    B.

    Orange solution in water

     

    Purity

    Water insoluble matter

    Not more than 0,2 %

    Subsidiary colouring matters

    Not more than 5,0 %

    1-(Phenylazo)-2-naphthalenol (Sudan I)

    Not more than 0,5 mg/kg

    Organic compounds other than colouring matters:

     

     

    4-aminobenzene-1-sulfonic acid

     

    3-hydroxynaphthalene-2,7-disulfonic acid

     

    6-hydroxynaphthalene-2-sulfonic acid

     

    7-hydroxynaphthalene-1,3-disulfonic acid

     

    4,4′-diazoaminodi(benzene sulfonic acid)

     

    6,6′-oxydi(naphthalene-2-sulfonic acid)

    Total not more than 0,5 %

    Unsulfonated primary aromatic amines

    Not more than 0,01 % (calculated as aniline)

    Ether extractable matter

    Not more than 0,2 % under neutral conditions

    Arsenic

    Not more than 3 mg/kg

    Lead

    Not more than 2 mg/kg

    Mercury

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Cadmium

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    E 120 COCHINEAL, CARMINIC ACID, CARMINES

    Definition

    Carmines and carminic acid are obtained from aqueous, aqueous alcoholic or alcoholic extracts from Cochineal, which consists of the dried bodies of the female insect Dactylopius coccus Costa.

    The colouring principle is carminic acid.

    Aluminium lakes of carminic acid (carmines) can be formed in which aluminium and carminic acid are thought to be present in the molar ratio 1:2.

    In commercial products the colouring principle is present in association with ammonium, calcium, potassium or sodium cations, singly or in combination, and these cations may also be present in excess.

    Commercial products may also contain proteinaceous material derived from the source insect, and may also contain free carminate or a small residue of unbound aluminium cations.

    Class

    Anthraquinone

    Colour Index No

    75470

    Einecs

    Cochineal: 215-680-6; carminic acid: 215-023-3; carmines: 215-724-4

    Chemical names

    7-β-D-glucopyranosyl-3,5,6,8-tetrahydroxy-1-methyl-9,10-dioxoanthracene-2-carboxylic acid (carminic acid); carmine is the hydrated aluminium chelate of this acid

    Chemical formula

    C22H20O13 (carminic acid)

    Molecular weight

    492,39 (carminic acid)

    Assay

    Content not less than 2,0 % carminic acid in the extracts containing carminic acid; not less than 50 % carminic acid in the chelates.

    Description

    Red to dark red, friable, solid or powder. Cochineal extract is generally a dark red liquid but can also be dried as a powder.

    Identification

    Spectrometry

    Maximum in aqueous ammonia solution at ca 518 nm

    Maximum in dilute hydrochloric solution at ca 494 nm for carminic acid

    Purity

    Arsenic

    Not more than 3 mg/kg

    Lead

    Not more than 10 mg/kg

    Mercury

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Cadmium

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Heavy metals (as Pb)

    Not more than 40 mg/kg

    E 122 AZORUBINE, CARMOISINE

    Synonyms

    CI Food Red 3

    Definition

    Azorubine consists essentially of disodium 4-hydroxy-3-(4-sulfonato-1-naphthylazo) naphthalene-1-sulfonate and subsidiary colouring matters together with sodium chloride and/or sodium sulfate as the principal uncoloured components.

    Azorubine is described as the sodium salt. The calcium and the potassium salt are also permitted.

    Class

    Monoazo

    Colour Index No

    14720

    Einecs

    222-657-4

    Chemical name

    Disodium 4-hydroxy-3-(4-sulfonato-1-naphthylazo) naphthalene-1-sulfonate

    Chemical formula

    C20H12N2Na2O7S2

    Molecular weight

    502,44

    Assay

    Content not less than 85 % total colouring matters, calculated as the sodium salt

    E1 cm 1 % 510 at ca 516 nm in aqueous solution

    Description

    Red to maroon powder or granules

    Identification

    A.

    Spectrometry

    Maximum in water at ca 516 nm

    B.

    Red solution in water

     

    Purity

    Water insoluble matter

    Not more than 0,2 %

    Subsidiary colouring matters

    Not more than 2,0 %

    Organic compounds other than colouring matters:

     

     

    4-aminonaphthalene-1-sulfonic acid

     

    4-hydroxynaphthalene-1-sulfonic acid

    Total not more than 0,5 %

    Unsulfonated primary aromatic amines

    Not more than 0,01 % (calculated as aniline)

    Ether extractable matter

    Not more than 0,2 % under neutral conditions

    Arsenic

    Not more than 3 mg/kg

    Lead

    Not more than 10 mg/kg

    Mercury

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Cadmium

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Heavy metals (as Pb)

    Not more than 40 mg/kg

    E 123 AMARANTH

    Synonyms

    CI Food Red 9

    Definition

    Amaranth consists essentially of trisodium 2-hydroxy-1-(4-sulfonato-1-naphthylazo) naphthalene-3,6-disulfonate and subsidiary colouring matters together with sodium chloride and/or sodium sulfate as the principal uncoloured components.

    Amaranth is described as the sodium salt. The calcium and the potassium salt are also permitted.

    Class

    Monoazo

    Colour Index No

    16185

    Einecs

    213-022-2

    Chemical name

    Trisodium 2-hydroxy-1-(4-sulfonato-1-naphthylazo) naphthalene-3,6-disulfonate

    Chemical formula

    C20H11N2Na3O10S3

    Molecular weight

    604,48

    Assay

    Content not less than 85 % total colouring matters, calculated as the sodium salt

    E1 cm 1 % 440 at ca 520 nm in aqueous solution

    Description

    Reddish-brown powder or granules

    Identification

    A.

    Spectrometry

    Maximum in water at ca 520 nm

    B.

    Red solution in water

     

    Purity

    Water insoluble matter

    Not more than 0,2 %

    Subsidiary colouring matters

    Not more than 3,0 %

    Organic compounds other than colouring matters:

     

     

    4-aminonaphthalene-1-sulfonic acid

     

    3-hydroxynaphthalene-2,7-disulfonic acid

     

    6-hydroxynaphthalene-2-sulfonic acid

     

    7-hydroxynaphthalene-1,3-disulfonic acid

     

    7-hydroxynaphthalene-1,3-6-trisulfonic acid

    Total not more than 0,5 %

    Unsulfonated primary aromatic amines

    Not more than 0,01 % (calculated as aniline)

    Ether extractable matter

    Not more than 0,2 % under neutral conditions

    Arsenic

    Not more than 3 mg/kg

    Lead

    Not more than 10 mg/kg

    Mercury

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Cadmium

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Heavy metals (as Pb)

    Not more than 40 mg/kg

    E 124 PONCEAU 4R, COCHINEAL RED A

    Synonyms

    CI Food Red 7, New Coccine

    Definition

    Ponceau 4R consists essentially of trisodium 2-hydroxy-1-(4-sulfonato-1-naphthylazo) naphthalene-6,8-disulfonate and subsidiary colouring matters together with sodium chloride and/or sodium sulfate as the principal uncoloured components.

    Ponceau 4R is described as the sodium salt. The calcium and the potassium salt are also permitted.

    Class

    Monoazo

    Colour Index No

    16255

    Einecs

    220-036-2

    Chemical name

    Trisodium 2-hydroxy-1-(4-sulfonato-1-naphthylazo) naphthalene-6,8-disulfonate

    Chemical formula

    C20H11N2Na3O10S3

    Molecular weight

    604,48

    Assay

    Content not less than 80 % total colouring matters, calculated as the sodium salt.

    E1 cm 1 % 430 at ca 505 nm in aqueous solution

    Description

    Reddish powder or granules

    Identification

    A.

    Spectrometry

    Maximum in water at ca 505 nm

    B.

    Red solution in water

     

    Purity

    Water insoluble matter

    Not more than 0,2 %

    Subsidiary colouring matters

    Not more than 1,0 %

    Organic compounds other than colouring matters:

     

     

    4-aminonaphthalene-1-sulfonic acid

     

    7-hydroxynaphthalene-1,3-disulfonic acid

     

    3-hydroxynaphthalene-2,7-disulfonic acid

     

    6-hydroxynaphthalene-2-sulfonic acid

     

    7-hydroxynaphthalene-1,3-6-trisulfonic acid

    Total not more than 0,5 %

    Unsulfonated primary aromatic amines

    Not more than 0,01 % (calculated as aniline)

    Ether extractable matter

    Not more than 0,2 % under neutral conditions

    Arsenic

    Not more than 3 mg/kg

    Lead

    Not more than 10 mg/kg

    Mercury

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Cadmium

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Heavy metals (as Pb)

    Not more than 40 mg/kg

    E 127 ERYTHROSINE

    Synonyms

    CI Food Red 14

    Definition

    Erythrosine consists essentially of disodium 2-(2,4,5,7-tetraiodo-3-oxido-6-oxoxanthen-9-yl) benzoate monohydrate and subsidiary colouring matters together with water, sodium chloride and/or sodium sulfate as the principal uncoloured components.

    Erythrosine is described as the sodium salt. The calcium and the potassium salt are also permitted.

    Class

    Xanthen

    Colour Index No

    45430

    Einecs

    240-474-8

    Chemical name

    Disodium 2-(2,4,5,7-tetraiodo-3-oxido-6-oxoxanthen-9-yl)benzoate monohydrate

    Chemical formula

    C20H6I4Na2O5.H2O

    Molecular weight

    897,88

    Assay

    Content not less than 87 % total colouring matters, calculated as the anhydrous sodium salt

    E1 cm 1 %1 100 at ca 526 nm in aqueous solution at pH 7

    Description

    Red powder or granules.

    Identification

    A.

    Spectrometry

    Maximum in water at ca 526 nm at pH 7

    B.

    Red solution in water

     

    Purity

    Inorganic iodides calculated as sodium iodide

    Not more than 0,1 %

    Water insoluble matter

    Not more than 0,2 %

    Subsidiary colouring matters (except fluorescein)

    Not more than 4,0 %

    Fluorescein

    Not more than 20 mg/kg

    Organic compounds other than colouring matters:

     

    Tri-iodoresorcinol

    Not more than 0,2 %

    2-(2,4-dihydroxy-3,5-diodobenzoyl) benzoic acid

    Not more than 0,2 %

    Ether extractable matter

    From a solution of pH from 7 through 8, not more than 0,2 %

    Arsenic

    Not more than 3 mg/kg

    Lead

    Not more than 10 mg/kg

    Mercury

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Cadmium

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Heavy metals (as Pb)

    Not more than 40 mg/kg

    Aluminium Lakes

    The hydrochloric acid insoluble matter method is not applicable. It is replaced by a sodium hydroxide insoluble matter, at not more than 0,5 %, for this colour only.

    E 128 RED 2G

    Synonyms

    CI Food Red 10, Azogeranine

    Definition

    Red 2G consists essentially of disodium 8-acetamido-1-hydroxy-2-phenylazonaphthalene-3,6-disulfonate and subsidiary colouring matters together with sodium chloride and/or sodium sulfate as the principal uncoloured components.

    Red 2G is described as the sodium salt. The calcium and the potassium salt are also permitted.

    Class

    Monoazo

    Colour Index No

    18050

    Einecs

    223-098-9

    Chemical name

    Disodium 8-acetamido-1-hydroxy-2-phenylazo-naphthalene-3,6-disulfonate

    Chemical formula

    C18H13N3Na2O8S2

    Molecular weight

    509,43

    Assay

    Content not less than 80 % total colouring matters, calculated as the sodium salt

    E1 cm 1 % 620 at ca 532 nm in aqueous solution

    Description

    Red powder or granules

    Identification

    A.

    Spectrometry

    Maximum in water at ca 532 nm

    B.

    Red solution in water

     

    Purity

    Water insoluble matter

    Not more than 0,2 %

    Subsidiary colouring matters

    Not more than 2,0 %

    Organic compounds other than colouring matters:

     

     

    5-acetamido-4-hydroxynaphthalene-2,7-disulfonic acid

     

    5-amino-4-hydroxynaphthalene-2,7-disulfonic acid

    Total not more than 0,5 %

    Unsulfonated primary aromatic amines

    Not more than 0,01 % (calculated as aniline)

    Ether extractable matter

    Not more than 0,2 % under neutral conditions

    Arsenic

    Not more than 3 mg/kg

    Lead

    Not more than 10 mg/kg

    Mercury

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Cadmium

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Heavy metals (as Pb)

    Not more than 40 mg/kg

    E 129 ALLURA RED AC

    Synonyms

    CI Food Red 17

    Definition

    Allura Red AC consists essentially of disodium 2-hydroxy-1-(2-methoxy-5-methyl-4-sulfonato-phenylazo) naphthalene-6-sulfonate and subsidiary colouring matters together with sodium chloride and/or sodium sulfate as the principal uncoloured components.

    Allura Red AC is described as the sodium salt. The calcium and the potassium salt are also permitted.

    Class

    Monoazo

    Colour Index No

    16035

    Einecs

    247-368-0

    Chemical name

    Disodium 2-hydroxy-1-(2-methoxy-5-methyl-4-sulfonatophenylazo) naphthalene-6-sulfonate

    Chemical formula

    C18H14N2Na2O8S2

    Molecular weight

    496,42

    Assay

    Content not less than 85 % total colouring matters, calculated as the sodium salt

    E1 cm 1 % 540 at ca 504 nm in aqueous solution at pH 7

    Description

    Dark red powder or granules

    Identification

    A.

    Spectrometry

    Maximum in water at ca 504 nm

    B.

    Red solution in water

     

    Purity

    Water insoluble matter

    Not more than 0,2 %

    Subsidiary colouring matters

    Not more than 3,0 %

    Organic compounds other than colouring matters:

     

    6-hydroxy-2-naphthalene sulfonic acid, sodium salt

    Not more than 0,3 %

    4-amino-5-methoxy-2-methylbenezene sulfonic acid

    Not more than 0,2 %

    6,6-oxybis (2-naphthalene sulfonic acid) disodium salt

    Not more than 1,0 %

    Unsulfonated primary aromatic amines

    Not more than 0,01 % (calculated as aniline)

    Ether extractable matter

    From a solution of pH 7, not more than 0,2 %

    Arsenic

    Not more than 3 mg/kg

    Lead

    Not more than 10 mg/kg

    Mercury

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Cadmium

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Heavy metals (as Pb)

    Not more than 40 mg/kg

    E 131 PATENT BLUE V

    Synonyms

    CI Food Blue 5

    Definition

    Patent Blue V consists essentially of the calcium or sodium compound of [4-(α-(4-diethylaminophenyl)-5-hydroxy-2,4-disulfophenyl-methylidene)2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene] diethylammonium hydroxide inner salt and subsidiary colouring matters together with sodium chloride and/or sodium sulfate and/or calcium sulfate as the principal uncoloured components.

    The potassium salt is also permitted.

    Class

    Triarylmethane

    Colour Index No

    42051

    Einecs

    222-573-8

    Chemical names

    The calcium or sodium compound of [4-(α-(4-diethylaminophenyl)-5-hydroxy-2,4-disulfophenyl-methylidene) 2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene] diethyl-ammonium hydroxide inner salt

    Chemical formula

    Calcium compound: C27H31N2O7S2Ca

    Formula

    Sodium compound: C27H31N2O7S2Na

    Molecular weight

    Calcium compound: 579,72

    Sodium compound: 582,67

    Assay

    Content not less than 85 % total colouring matters, calculated as the sodium salt

    E1 cm 1 %2 000 at ca 638 nm in aqueous solution at pH 5

    Description

    Dark-blue powder or granules

    Identification

    A.

    Spectrometry

    Maximum in water at 638 nm at pH 5

    B.

    Blue solution in water

     

    Purity

    Water insoluble matter

    Not more than 0,2 %

    Subsidiary colouring matters

    Not more than 2,0 %

    Organic compounds other than colouring matters:

     

     

    3-hydroxy benzaldehyde

     

    3-hydroxy benzoic acid

     

    3-hydroxy-4-sulfobenzoic acid

     

    N,N-diethylamino benzene sulfonic acid

    Total not more than 0,5 %

    Leuco base

    Not more than 4,0 %

    Unsulfonated primary aromatic amines

    Not more than 0,01 % (calculated as aniline)

    Ether extractable matter

    From a solution of pH 5 not more than 0,2 %

    Arsenic

    Not more than 3 mg/kg

    Lead

    Not more than 10 mg/kg

    Mercury

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Cadmium

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Heavy metals (as Pb)

    Not more than 40 mg/kg

    E 132 INDIGOTINE, INDIGO CARMINE

    Synonyms

    CI Food Blue 1

    Definition

    Indigotine consists essentially of a mixture of disodium 3,3′dioxo-2,2′-bi-indolylidene-5,5′-disulfonate, and disodium 3,3′-dioxo-2,2′-bi-indolylidene-5,7′-disulfonate and subsidiary colouring matters together with sodium chloride and/or sodium sulfate as the principal uncoloured components.

    Indigotine is described as the sodium salt. The calcium and the potassium salt are also permitted.

    Class

    Indigoid

    Colour Index No

    73015

    Einecs

    212-728-8

    Chemical names

    Disodium 3,3′-dioxo-2,2′-bi-indolylidene-5,5′-disulfonate

    Chemical formula

    C16H8N2Na2O8S2

    Molecular weight

    466,36

    Assay

    Content not less than 85 % total colouring matters, calculated as the sodium salt;

    disodium 3,3′-dioxo-2,2′-bi-indolylidene-5,7′-disulfonate: not more than 18 %

    E1 cm 1 % 480 at ca 610 nm in aqueous solution

    Description

    Dark-blue powder or granules

    Identification

    A.

    Spectrometry

    Maximum in water at ca 610 nm

    B.

    Blue solution in water

     

    Purity

    Water insoluble matter

    Not more than 0,2 %

    Subsidiary colouring matters

    Excluding disodium 3,3′-dioxo-2,2′-bi-indolylidene-5,7′-disulfonate: not more than 1,0 %

    Organic compounds other than colouring matters:

     

     

    Isatin-5-sulfonic acid

     

    5-sulfoanthranilic acid

     

    Anthranilic acid

    Total not more than 0,5 %

    Unsulfonated primary aromatic amines

    Not more than 0,01 % (calculated as aniline)

    Ether extractable matter

    Not more than 0,2 % under neutral conditions

    Arsenic

    Not more than 3 mg/kg

    Lead

    Not more than 10 mg/kg

    Mercury

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Cadmium

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Heavy metals (as Pb)

    Not more than 40 mg/kg

    E 133 BRILLIANT BLUE FCF

    Synonyms

    CI Food Blue 2

    Definition

    Brilliant Blue FCF consists essentially of disodium α-(4-(N-ethyl-3-sulfonatobenzylamino) phenyl)-α-(4-N-ethyl-3-sulfonatobenzylamino) cyclohexa-2,5-dienylidene) toluene-2-sulfonate and its isomers and subsidiary colouring matters together with sodium chloride and/or sodium sulfate as the principal uncoloured components.

    Brilliant Blue FCF is described as the sodium salt. The calcium and the potassium salt are also permitted.

    Class

    Triarylmethane

    Colour Index No

    42090

    Einecs

    223-339-8

    Chemical names

    Disodium α-(4-(N-ethyl-3-sulfonatobenzylamino) phenyl)-α-(4-N-ethyl-3-sulfonatobenzylamino) cyclohexa-2,5-dienylidene) toluene-2-sulfonate

    Chemical formula

    C37H34N2Na2O9S3

    Molecular weight

    792,84

    Assay

    Content not less than 85 % total colouring matters, calculated as the sodium salt

    E1 cm 1 %1 630 at ca 630 nm in aqueous solution

    Description

    Reddish-blue powder or granules

    Identification

    A.

    Spectrometry

    Maximum in water at ca 630 nm

    B.

    Blue solution in water

     

    Purity

    Water insoluble matter

    Not more than 0,2 %

    Subsidiary colouring matters

    Not more than 6,0 %

    Organic compounds other than colouring matters:

     

    Sum of 2-, 3- and 4-formyl benzene sulfonic acids

    Not more than 1,5 %

    3-((ethyl)(4-sulfophenyl) amino) methyl benzene sulfonic acid

    Not more than 0,3 %

    Leuco base

    Not more than 5,0 %

    Unsulfonated primary aromatic amines

    Not more than 0,01 % (calculated as aniline)

    Ether extractable matter

    Not more than 0,2 % at pH 7

    Arsenic

    Not more than 3 mg/kg

    Lead

    Not more than 10 mg/kg

    Mercury

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Cadmium

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Heavy metals (as Pb)

    Not more than 40 mg/kg

    E 140 (i) CHLOROPHYLLS

    Synonyms

    CI Natural Green 3, Magnesium Chlorophyll, Magnesium Phaeophytin

    Definition

    Chlorophylls are obtained by solvent extraction of natural strains of edible plant material, grass, lucerne and nettle. During the subsequent removal of solvent, the naturally present co-ordinated magnesium may be wholly or partly removed from the chlorophylls to give the corresponding phaeophytins. The principal colouring matters are the phaeophytins and magnesium chlorophylls. The extracted product, from which the solvent has been removed, contains other pigments such as carotenoids as well as oils, fats and waxes derived from the source material. Only the following solvents may be used for the extraction: acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, dichloromethane, carbon dioxide, methanol, ethanol, propan-2-ol and hexane.

    Class

    Porphyrin

    Colour Index No

    75810

    Einecs

    Chlorophylls: 215-800-7, chlorophyll a: 207-536-6, Chlorophyll b: 208-272-4

    Chemical names

    The major colouring principles are:

     

    Phytyl (132 R,17S,18S)-3-(8-ethyl-132-methoxycarbonyl-2,7,12,18-tetramethyl-13′-oxo-3-vinyl-131-132-17,18-tetrahydrocyclopenta [at]-porphyrin-17-yl)propionate, (Pheophytin a), or as the magnesium complex (Chlorophyll a)

     

    Phytyl (132 R,17S,18S)-3-(8-ethyl-7-formyl-132-methoxycarbonyl-2,12,18-trimethyl-13′-oxo-3-vinyl-131-132-17,18-tetrahydrocyclopenta[at]-porphyrin-17-yl)propionate, (Pheophytin b), or as the magnesium complex (Chlorophyll b)

    Chemical formula

    Chlorophyll a (magnesium complex): C55H72MgN4O5

    Chlorophyll a: C55H74N4O5

    Chlorophyll b (magnesium complex): C55H70MgN4O6

    Chlorophyll b: C55H72N4O6

    Molecular weight

    Chlorophyll a (magnesium complex): 893,51

    Chlorophyll a: 871,22

    Chlorophyll b (magnesium complex): 907,49

    Chlorophyll b: 885,20

    Assay

    Content of total combined Chlorophylls and their magnesium complexes is not less than 10 %

    E1 cm 1 % 700 at ca 409 nm in chloroform

    Description

    Waxy solid ranging in colour from olive green to dark green depending on the content of co-ordinated magnesium

    Identification

    Spectrometry

    Maximum in chloroform at ca 409 nm

    Purity

    Solvent residues

    Acetone

    Methyl Ethyl ketone

    Methanol

    Ethanol

    Propan-2-ol

    Hexane

    Not more than 50 mg/kg, singly or in combination

    Dichloromethane: Not more than 10 mg/kg

    Arsenic

    Not more than 3 mg/kg

    Lead

    Not more than 10 mg/kg

    Mercury

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Cadmium

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Heavy metals (as Pb)

    Not more than 40 mg/kg

    E 140 (ii) CHLOROPHYLLINS

    Synonyms

    CI Natural Green 5, Sodium Chlorophyllin, Potassium Chlorophyllin

    Definition

    The alkali salts of chlorophyllins are obtained by the saponification of a solvent extract of natural strains of edible plant material, grass, lucerne and nettle. The saponification removes the methyl and phytol ester groups and may partially cleave the cyclopentenyl ring. The acid groups are neutralized to form the salts of potassium and/or sodium.

    Only the following solvents may be used for the extraction: acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, dichloromethane, carbon dioxide, methanol, ethanol, propan-2-ol and hexane.

    Class

    Porphyrin

    Colour Index No

    75815

    Einecs

    287-483-3

    Chemical names

    The major colouring principles in their acid forms are:

    3-(10-carboxylato-4-ethyl-1,3,5,8-tetramethyl-9-oxo-2-vinylphorbin-7-yl)propionate (chlorophyllin a)

    and

    3-(10-carboxylato-4-ethyl-3-formyl-1,5,8-trimethyl-9-oxo-2-vinylphorbin-7-yl)propionate (chlorophyllin b)

    Depending on the degree of hydrolysis the cyclopentenyl ring may be cleaved with the resultant production of a third carboxyl function.

    Magnesium complexes may also be present.

    Chemical formula

    Chlorophyllin a (acid form): C34H34N4O5

    Chlorophyllin b (acid form): C34H32N4O6

    Molecular weight

    Chlorophyllin a: 578,68

    Chlorophyllin b: 592,66

    Each may be increased by 18 daltons if the cyclopentenyl ring is cleaved.

    Assay

    Content of total chlorophyllins is not less than 95 % of the sample dried at ca 100 °C for 1 hour.

    E1 cm 1 % 700 at ca 405 nm in aqueous solution at pH 9

    E1 cm 1 % 140 at ca 653 nm in aqueous solution at pH 9

    Description

    Dark green to blue/black powder

    Identification

    Spectrometry

    Maximum in aqueous phosphate buffer at pH 9 at ca 405 nm and at ca 653 nm

    Purity

    Solvent residues

    Acetone

    Methyl ethyl ketone

    Methanol

    Ethanol

    Propan-2-ol

    Hexane

    Not more than 50 mg/kg, singly or in combination

    Dichloromethane: not more than 10 mg/kg

    Arsenic

    Not more than 3 mg/kg

    Lead

    Not more than 10 mg/kg

    Mercury

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Cadmium

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Heavy metals (as Pb)

    Not more than 40 mg/kg

    E 141 (i) COPPER COMPLEXES OF CHLOROPHYLLS

    Synonyms

    CI Natural Green 3, Copper Chlorophyll, Copper Phaeophytin

    Definition

    Copper chlorophylls are obtained by addition of a salt of copper to the substance obtained by solvent extraction of natural strains of edible plant material, grass, lucerne, and nettle. The product, from which the solvent has been removed, contains other pigments such as carotenoids as well as fats and waxes derived from the source material. The principal colouring matters are the copper phaeophytins. Only the following solvents may be used for the extraction: acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, dichloromethane, carbon dioxide, methanol, ethanol, propan-2-ol and hexane.

    Class

    Porphyrin

    Colour Index No

    75815

    Einecs

    Copper chlorophyll a: 239-830-5; copper chlorophyll b: 246-020-5

    Chemical names

    [Phytyl (132 R,17S,18S)-3-(8-ethyl-132-methoxycarbonyl-2,7,12,18-tetramethyl-13′-oxo-3-vinyl-131-132-17,18-tetrahydrocyclopenta[at]-porphyrin-17-yl)propionate] copper (II) (Copper Chlorophyll a)

    [Phytyl (132 R,17S,18S)-3-(8-ethyl-7-formyl-132-methoxycarbonyl-2,12,18-trimethyl-13′-oxo-3-vinyl-131-132-17,18-tetrahydrocyclopenta[at]-porphyrin-17-yl)propionate] copper (II) (Copper chlorophyll b)

    Chemical formula

    Copper chlorophyll a: C55H72Cu N4O5

    Copper chlorophyll b: C55H70Cu N4O6

    Molecular weight

    Copper chlorophyll a: 932,75

    Copper chlorophyll b: 946,73

    Assay

    Content of total copper chlorophylls is not less than 10 %.

    E1 cm 1 % 540 at ca 422 nm in chloroform

    E1 cm 1 % 300 at ca 652 nm in chloroform

    Description

    Waxy solid ranging in colour from blue green to dark green depending on the source material

    Identification

    Spectrometry

    Maximum in chloroform at ca 422 nm and at ca 652 nm

    Purity

    Solvent residues

    Acetone

    Methyl ethyl ketone

    Methanol

    Ethanol

    Propan-2-ol

    Hexane

    Not more than 50 mg/kg, singly or in combination

    Dichloromethane: not more than 10 mg/kg

    Arsenic

    Not more than 3 mg/kg

    Lead

    Not more than 10 mg/kg

    Mercury

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Cadmium

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Copper ions

    Not more than 200 mg/kg

    Total copper

    Not more than 8,0 % of the total copper phaeophytins

    E 141 (ii) COPPER COMPLEXES OF CHLOROPHYLLINS

    Synonyms

    Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin, Potassium Copper Chlorophyllin, CI Natural Green 5

    Definition

    The alkali salts of copper chlorophyllins are obtained by the addition of copper to the product obtained by the saponification of a solvent extraction of natural strains of edible plant material, grass, lucerne, and nettle; the saponification removes the methyl and phytol ester groups and may partially cleave the cyclopentenyl ring. After addition of copper to the purified chlorophyllins, the acid groups are neutralized to form the salts of potassium and/or sodium.

    Only the following solvents may be used for the extraction: acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, dichloromethane, carbon dioxide methanol, ethanol, propan-2-ol and hexane.

    Class

    Porphyrin

    Colour Index No

    75815

    Einecs

     

    Chemical names

    The major colouring principles in their acid forms are:

    3-(10-Carboxylato-4-ethyl-1,3,5,8-tetramethyl-9-oxo-2-vinylphorbin-7-yl)propionate, copper complex (Copper chlorophyllin a)

    and

    3-(10-Carboxylato-4-ethyl-3-formyl-1,5,8-trimethyl-9-oxo-2-vinylphorbin-7-yl) propionate, copper complex (Copper chlorophyllin b)

    Chemical formula

    Copper chlorophyllin a (acid form): C34H32Cu N4O5

    Copper chlorophyllin b (acid form): C34H30Cu N4O6

    Molecular weight

    Copper chlorophyllin a: 640,20

    Copper chlorophyllin b: 654,18

    Each may be increased by 18 daltons if the cyclopentenyl ring is cleaved.

    Assay

    Content of total copper chlorophyllins is not less than 95 % of the sample dried at 100 °C for 1 h.

    E1 cm 1 % 565 at ca 405 nm in aqueous phosphate buffer at pH 7,5

    E1 cm 1 % 145 at ca 630 nm in aqueous phosphate buffer at pH 7,5

    Description

    Dark green to blue/black powder

    Identification

    Spectrometry

    Maximum in aqueous phosphate buffer at pH 7,5 at ca 405 nm and at ca 630 nm

    Purity

    Solvent residues

    Acetone

    Methyl ethyl ketone

    Methanol

    Ethanol

    Propan-2-ol

    Hexane

    Not more than 50 mg/kg, singly or in combination

    Dichloromethane: not more than 10 mg/kg

    Arsenic

    Not more than 3 mg/kg

    Lead

    Not more than 10 mg/kg

    Mercury

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Cadmium

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Copper ions

    Not more than 200 mg/kg

    Total copper

    Not more than 8,0 % of the total copper chlorophyllins

    E 142 GREEN S

    Synonyms

    CI Food Green 4, Brilliant Green BS

    Definition

    Green S consists essentially of sodium N-[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl] 2-hydroxy-3,6-disulfo-1-naphthalenyl)methylene]-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene]-N-methylmethanaminium and subsidiary colouring matters together with sodium chloride and/or sodium sulphate as the principal uncoloured compounds.

    Green S is described as the sodium salt. The calcium and the potassium salt are also permitted.

    Class

    Triarylmethane

    Colour Index No

    44090

    Einecs

    221-409-2

    Chemical names

    Sodium N-[4-[[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl](2-hydroxy-3,6-disulfo-1-naphthalenyl)-methylene]2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene]-N-methylmethanaminium;

    Sodium 5-[4-dimethylamino-α-(4-dimethyliminocyclohexa-2,5-dienylidene) benzyl]-6-hydroxy-7-sulfonato-naphthalene-2-sulfonate (alternative chemical name).

    Chemical formula

    C27H25N2NaO7S2

    Molecular Weight

    576,63

    Assay

    Content not less than 80 % total colouring matters calculated as the sodium salt

    E1 cm 1 %1 720 at ca 632 nm in aqueous solution

    Description

    Dark blue or dark green powder or granules

    Identification

    A.

    Spectrometry

    Maximum in water at ca 632 nm

    B.

    Blue or green solution in water

     

    Purity

    Water insoluble matter

    Not more than 0,2 %

    Subsidiary colouring matters

    Not more than 1,0 %

    Organic compounds other than colouring matters:

     

    4,4′-bis(dimethylamino)-benzhydryl alcohol

    Not more than 0,1 %

    4,4′-bis(dimethylamino)-benzophenone

    Not more than 0,1 %

    3-hydroxynaphthalene-2,7-disulfonic acid

    Not more than 0,2 %

    Leuco base

    Not more than 5,0 %

    Unsulfonated primary aromatic amines

    Not more than 0,01 % (calculated as aniline)

    Ether extractable matter

    Not more than 0,2 % under neutral conditions

    Arsenic

    Not more than 3 mg/kg

    Lead

    Not more than 10 mg/kg

    Mercury

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Cadmium

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Heavy metals (as Pb)

    Not more than 40 mg/kg

    E 150a PLAIN CARAMEL

    Definition

    Plain caramel is prepared by the controlled heat treatment of carbohydrates (commercially available food grade nutritive sweeteners which are the monomers glucose and fructose and/or polymers thereof, e.g. glucose syrups, sucrose, and/or invert syrups, and dextrose). To promote caramelization, acids, alkalis and salts may be employed, with the exception of ammonium compounds and sulphites.

    Einecs

    232-435-9

    Description

    Dark brown to black liquids or solids

    Purity

    Colour bound by DEAE cellulose

    Not more than 50 %

    Colour bound by phosphoryl cellulose

    Not more than 50 %

    Colour intensity (1)

    0,01-0,12

    Total nitrogen

    Not more than 0,1 %

    Total sulphur

    Not more than 0,2 %

    Arsenic

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Lead

    Not more than 2 mg/kg

    Mercury

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Cadmium

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Heavy metals (as Pb)

    Not more than 25 mg/kg

    E 150b CAUSTIC SULPHITE CARAMEL

    Definition

    Caustic sulphite caramel is prepared by the controlled heat treatment of carbohydrates (commercially available food grade nutritive sweeteners which are the monomers glucose and fructose and/or polymers thereof, e.g. glucose syrups, sucrose, and/or invert syrups, and dextrose) with or without acids or alkalis, in the presence of sulphite compounds (sulphurous acid, potassium sulphite, potassium bisulphite, sodium sulphite and sodium bisulphite); no ammonium compounds are used.

    Einecs

    232-435-9

    Description

    Dark brown to black liquids or solids

    Purity

    Colour bound by DEAE cellulose

    More than 50 %

    Colour intensity (1)

    0,05-0,13

    Total nitrogen

    Not more than 0,3 % (2)

    Sulphur dioxide

    Not more than 0,2 % (2)

    Total sulphur

    0,3-3,5 % (2)

    Sulphur bound by DEAE cellulose

    More than 40 %

    Absorbance ratio of colour bound by DEAE cellulose

    19-34

    Absorbance ratio

    (A 280/560)

    Greater than 50

    Arsenic

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Lead

    Not more than 2 mg/kg

    Mercury

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Cadmium

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Heavy metals (as Pb)

    Not more than 25 mg/kg

    E 150c AMMONIA CARAMEL

    Definition

    Ammonia caramel is prepared by the controlled heat treatment of carbohydrates (commercially available food grade nutritive sweeteners which are the monomers glucose and fructose and/or polymers thereof, e.g. glucose syrups, sucrose, and/or invert syrups, and dextrose) with or without acids or alkalis, in the presence of ammonium compounds (ammonium hydroxide, ammonium carbonate, ammonium hydrogen carbonate and ammonium phosphate); no sulphite compounds are used.

    Einecs

    232-435-9

    Description

    Dark brown to black liquids or solids

    Purity

    Colour bound by DEAE cellulose

    Not more than 50 %

    Colour bound by phosphoryl cellulose

    More than 50 %

    Colour intensity (1)

    0,08-0,36

    Ammoniacal nitrogen

    Not more than 0,3 % (2)

    4-methylimidazole

    Not more than 250 mg/kg (2)

    2-acetyl-4-tetrahydroxy-butylimidazole

    Not more than 10 mg/kg (2)

    Total sulphur

    Not more than 0,2 % (2)

    Total nitrogen

    0,7-3,3 % (2)

    Absorbance ratio of colour bound by phosphoryl cellulose

    13-35

    Arsenic

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Lead

    Not more than 2 mg/kg

    Mercury

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Cadmium

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Heavy metals (as Pb)

    Not more than 25 mg/kg

    E 150d SULPHITE AMMONIA CARAMEL

    Definition

    Sulphite ammonia caramel is prepared by the controlled heat treatment of carbohydrates (commercially available food grade nutritive sweeteners which are the monomers glucose and fructose and/or polymers thereof (e.g. glucose syrups, sucrose, and/or invert syrups, and dextrose) with or without acids or alkalis in the presence of both sulphite and ammonium compounds (sulphurous acid, potassium sulphite, potassium bisulphite, sodium sulphite, sodium bisulphite, ammonium hydroxide, ammonium carbonate, ammonium hydrogen carbonate, ammonium phosphate, ammonium sulphate, ammonium sulphite and ammonium hydrogen sulphite).

    Einecs

    232-435-9

    Description

    Dark brown to black liquids or solids

    Purity

    Colour bound by DEAE cellulose

    More than 50 %

    Colour intensity (1)

    0,10-0,60

    Ammoniacal nitrogen

    Not more than 0,6 % (2)

    Sulphur dioxide

    Not more than 0,2 % (2)

    4-methylimidazole

    Not more than 250 mg/kg (2)

    Total nitrogen

    0,3-1,7 % (2)

    Total sulphur

    0,8-2,5 % (2)

    Nitrogen/sulphur ratio of alcohol precipitate

    0,7-2,7

    Absorbance ratio of alcohol precipitate (3)

    8-14

    Absorbance ratio (A 280/560)

    Not more than 50

    Arsenic

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Lead

    Not more than 2 mg/kg

    Mercury

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Cadmium

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Heavy metals (as Pb)

    Not more than 25 mg/kg

    E 151 BRILLIANT BLACK BN, BLACK PN

    Synonyms

    CI Food Black 1

    Definition

    Brilliant Black BN consists essentially of tetrasodium-4-acetamido-5-hydroxy-6-[7-sulfonato-4-(4-sulfonatophenylazo)-1-naphthylazo] naphthalene-1,7-disulfonate and subsidiary colouring matters together with sodium chloride and/or sodium sulfate as the principal uncoloured components.

    Brilliant Black BN is described as the sodium salt. The calcium and the potassium salt are also permitted.

    Class

    Bisazo

    Colour Index No

    28440

    Einecs

    219-746-5

    Chemical names

    Tetrasodium 4-acetamido-5-hydroxy-6-[7-sulfonato-4-(4-sulfonatophenylazo)-1-naphthylazo] naphthalene-1,7-disulfonate

    Chemical formula

    C28H17N5Na4O14S4

    Molecular weight

    867,69

    Assay

    Content not less than 80 % total colouring matters calculated as the sodium salt

    E1 cm 1 % 530 at ca 570 nm in solution

    Description

    Black powder or granules

    Identification

    A.

    Spectrometry

    Maximum in water at ca 570 nm

    B.

    Black-bluish solution in water

     

    Purity

    Water insoluble matter

    Not more than 0,2 %

    Subsidiary colouring matters

    Not more than 10 % (expressed on the dye content)

    Organic compounds other than colouring matters:

     

     

    4-acetamido-5-hydroxynaphthalene-1,7-disulfonic acid

     

    4-amino-5-hydroxynaphthalene-1,7-disulfonic acid

     

    8-aminonaphthalene-2-sulfonic acid

     

    4,4′-diazoaminodi-(benzenesulfonic acid)

    Total not more than 0,8 %

    Unsulfonated primary aromatic amines

    Not more than 0,01 % (calculated as aniline)

    Ether extractable matter

    Not more than 0,2 % under neutral conditions

    Arsenic

    Not more than 3 mg/kg

    Lead

    Not more than 10 mg/kg

    Mercury

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Cadmium

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Heavy metals (as Pb)

    Not more than 40 mg/kg

    E 153 VEGETABLE CARBON

    Synonyms

    Vegetable black

    Definition

    Vegetable carbon is produced by the carbonization of vegetable material such as wood, cellulose residues, peat and coconut and other shells. The raw material is carbonised at high temperatures. It consists essentially of finely divided carbon. It may contain minor amounts of nitrogen, hydrogen and oxygen. Some moisture may be absorbed on the product after manufacture.

    Colour Index No

    77266

    Einecs

    215-609-9

    Chemical names

    Carbon

    Chemical formula

    C

    Molecular weight

    12,01

    Assay

    Content not less than 95 % of carbon calculated on an anhydrous and ash-free basis

    Description

    Black powder, odourless and tasteless

    Identification

    A.

    Solubility

    Insoluble in water and organic solvents

    B.

    Burning

    When heated to redness it burns slowly without a flame

    Purity

    Ash (Total)

    Not more than 4,0 % (ignition temperature: 625 °C)

    Arsenic

    Not more than 3 mg/kg

    Lead

    Not more than 10 mg/kg

    Mercury

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Cadmium

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Heavy metals (as Pb)

    Not more than 40 mg/kg

    Polyaromatic hydrocarbons

    The extract obtained by extraction of 1 g of the product with 10 g pure cyclohexane in a continuous extraction apparatus shall be colourless, and the fluorescence of the extract in ultraviolet light shall not be more intense than that of a solution of 0,100 mg of quinine sulfate in 1 000 ml of 0,01 M sulphuric acid.

    Loss on drying

    Not more than 12 % (120 °C, 4 hrs)

    Alkali soluble matter

    The filtrate obtained by boiling 2 g of the sample with 20 ml N sodium hydroxide and filtering shall be colourless

    E 154 BROWN FK

    Synonyms

    CI Food Brown 1

    Definition

    Brown FK consists essentially of a mixture of:

    I

    sodium 4-(2,4-diaminophenylazo) benzenesulfonate

    II

    sodium 4-(4,6-diamino-m-tolylazo) benzenesulfonate

    III

    disodium 4,4′-(4,6-diamino-1,3-phenylenebisazo)di (benzenesulfonate)

    IV

    disodium 4,4′-(2,4-diamino-1,3-phenylenebisazo)di (benzenesulfonate)

    V

    disodium 4,4′-(2,4-diamino-5-methyl-1,3-phenylenebisazo)di (benzenesulfonate)

    VI

    trisodium 4,4′,4″-(2,4-diaminobenzene-1,3,5-trisazo)tri-(benzenesulfonate)

    and subsidiary colouring matters together with water, sodium chloride and/or sodium sulfate as the principal uncoloured components.

    Brown FK is described as the sodium salt. The calcium and the potassium salt are also permitted.

    Class

    Azo (a mixture of mono-, bis- and trisazo colours)

    Einecs

     

    Chemical names

    A mixture of:

    I

    sodium 4-(2,4-diaminophenylazo) benzenesulfonate

    II

    sodium 4-(4,6-diamino-m-tolylazo) benzenesulfonate

    III

    disodium 4,4′-(4,6-diamino-1,3-phenylenebisazo)di (benzenesulfonate)

    IV

    disodium 4,4′-(2,4-diamino-1,3-phenylenebisazo)di (benzenesulfonate)

    V

    disodium 4,4′-(2,4-diamino-5-methyl-1,3-phenylenebisazo)di (benzenesulfonate)

    VI

    trisodium 4,4′,4″-(2,4-diaminobenzene-1,3,5-trisazo)tri-(benzenesulfonate)

    Chemical formula

    I

    C12H11N4NaO3S

    II

    C13H13N4NaO3S

    III

    C18H14N6Na2O6S2

    IV

    C18H14N6Na2O6S2

    V

    C19H16N6Na2O6S2

    VI

    C24H17N8Na3O9S3

    Molecular weight

    I

    314,30

    II

    328,33

    III

    520,46

    IV

    520,46

    V

    534,47

    VI

    726,59

    Assay

    Content not less than 70 % total colouring matters

    Of the total colouring matters present the proportions of the components shall not exceed:

    I

    26 %

    II

    17 %

    III

    17 %

    IV

    16 %

    V

    20 %

    VI

    16 %

    Description

    Red-brown powder or granules

    Identification

    Orange to reddish solution

     

    Purity

    Water insoluble matter

    Not more than 0,2 %

    Subsidiary colouring matters

    Not more than 3,5 %

    Organic compounds other than colouring matters:

     

    4-aminobenzene-1-sulfonic acid

    Not more than 0,7 %

    m-phenylenediamine and 4-methyl-m-phenylenediamine

    Not more than 0,35 %

    Unsulfonated primary aromatic amines other than m-phenylene diamine and 4-methyl-m-phenylene diamine

    Not more than 0,007 % (calculated as aniline)

    Ether extractable matter

    From a solution of pH 7, not more than 0,2 %

    Arsenic

    Not more than 3 mg/kg

    Lead

    Not more than 10 mg/kg

    Mercury

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Cadmium

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Heavy metals (as Pb)

    Not more than 40 mg/kg

    E 155 BROWN HT

    Synonyms

    CI Food Brown 3

    Definition

    Brown HT consists essentially of disodium 4,4′-(2,4-dihydroxy-5-hydroxymethyl-1,3-phenylene bisazo) di (naphthalene-1-sulfonate) and subsidiary colouring matters together with sodium chloride and/or sulfate as the principal uncoloured components.

    Brown HT is described as the sodium salt. The calcium and potassium salt are also permitted.

    Class

    Bisazo

    Colour Index No

    20285

    Einecs

    224-924-0

    Chemical names

    Disodium 4,4′-(2,4-dihydroxy-5-hydroxymethyl-1,3-phenylene bisazo)di (naphthalene-1-sulfonate)

    Chemical formula

    C27H18N4Na2O9S2

    Molecular Weight

    652,57

    Assay

    Content not less than 70 % total colouring matters calculated as the sodium salt.

    E1 cm 1 % 403 at ca 460 nm in aqueous solution at pH 7

    Description

    Reddish-brown powder or granules

    Identification

    A.

    Spectrometry

    Maximum in water of pH 7 at ca 460 nm

    B.

    Brown solution in water

     

    Purity

    Water insoluble matter

    Not more than 0,2 %

    Subsidiary colouring matters

    Not more than 10 % (TLC method)

    Organic compounds other than colouring matters:

     

    4-aminonaphthalene-1-sulfonic acid

    Not more than 0,7 %

    Unsulfonated primary aromatic amines

    Not more than 0,01 % (calculated as aniline)

    Ether extractable matter

    Not more than 0,2 % in a solution of pH 7

    Arsenic

    Not more than 3 mg/kg

    Lead

    Not more than 10 mg/kg

    Mercury

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Cadmium

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Heavy metals (as Pb)

    Not more than 40 mg/kg

    E 160a (i) MIXED CAROTENES

    1.   

    Plant carotenes

    Synonyms

    CI Food Orange 5

    Definition

    Mixed carotenes are obtained by solvent extraction of natural strains of edible plants, carrots, vegetable oils, grass, alfalfa (lucerne) and nettle.

    The main colouring principle consists of carotenoids of which beta-carotene accounts for the major part. Alpha, gamma-carotene and other pigments may be present. Besides the colour pigments, this substance may contain oils, fats and waxes naturally occurring in the source material.

    Only the following solvents may be used in the extraction: acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methanol, ethanol, propan-2-ol, hexane (4), dichloromethane and carbon dioxide.

    Class

    Carotenoid

    Colour Index No

    75130

    Einecs

    230-636-6

    Chemical formula

    Beta-carotene: C40H56

    Molecular weight

    Beta-carotene: 536,88

    Assay

    Content of carotenes (calculated as beta-carotene) is not less than 5 %. For products obtained by extraction of vegetables oils: not less than 0,2 % in edible fats.

    E1 cm 1 %2 500 at approximately 440 nm to 457 nm in cyclohexane

    Identification

    Spectrometry

    Maximum in cyclohexane at 440 nm to 457 nm and 470 nm to 486 nm

    Purity

    Solvent residues

    Acetone

    Methyl ethyl ketone

    Methanol

    Propan-2-ol

    Hexane

    Ethanol

    Not more than 50 mg/kg, singly or in combination

    Dichloromethane: Not more than 10 mg/kg

    Lead

    Not more than 5 mg/kg

    2.   

    Algal carotenes

    Synonyms

    CI Food Orange 5

    Definition

    Mixed carotenes may also be produced from natural strains of the algae Dunaliella salina, grown in large saline lakes located in Whyalla, South Australia. Beta-carotene is extracted using an essential oil. The preparation is a 20 to 30 % suspension in edible oil. The ratio of trans-cis isomers is in the range of 50/50 to 71/29.

    The main colouring principle consists of carotenoids of which beta-carotene accounts for the major part. Alpha-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin and beta-cryptoxanthin may be present. Besides the colour pigments, this substance may contain oils, fats and waxes naturally occurring in the source material.

    Class

    Carotenoid

    Colour Index No

    75130

    Chemical formula

    Beta-Carotene: C40H56

    Molecular weight

    Beta-Carotene: 536,88

    Assay

    Content of carotenes (calculated as beta-carotene) is not less than 20 %

    E1 cm 1 %2 500 at approximately by 440 nm to 457 nm in cyclohexane

    Identification

    Spectrometry

    Maximum in cyclohexane at 440 nm to 457 nm and 474 nm to 486 nm

    Purity

    Natural tocopherols in edible oil

    Not more than 0,3 %

    Lead

    Not more than 5 mg/kg

    E 160a (ii) BETA-CAROTENE

    1.   

    Beta-carotene

    Synonyms

    CI Food Orange 5

    Definition

    These specifications apply predominantly to all trans isomer of beta-carotene together with minor amounts of other carotenoids. Diluted and stabilised preparations may have different trans-cis isomer ratios.

    Class

    Carotenoid

    Colour Index No

    40800

    Einecs

    230-636-6

    Chemical names

    Beta-carotene, beta, beta-carotene

    Chemical formula

    C40H56

    Molecular weight

    536,88

    Assay

    Not less than 96 % total colouring matters (expressed as beta-carotene)

    E1 cm 1 %2 500 at approximately by 440 nm to 457 nm in cyclohexane

    Description

    Red to brownish-red crystals or crystalline powder

    Identification

    Spectrometry

    Maximum in cyclohexane at 453 nm to 456 nm

    Purity

    Sulfated ash

    Not more than 0,2 %

    Subsidiary colouring matters

    Carotenoids other than beta-carotene: not more than 3,0 % of total colouring matters

    Lead

    Not more than 2 mg/kg

    2.   

    Beta-carotene from Blakeslea trispora

    Synonyms

    CI Food Orange 5

    Definition

    Obtained by a fermentation process using a mixed culture of the two sexual mating types (+) and (–) of natural strains of the fungus Blakeslea trispora. The beta-carotene is extracted from the biomass with ethyl acetate, or isobutyl acetate followed by isopropyl alcohol, and crystallised. The crystallised product consists mainly of trans beta-carotene. Because of the natural process approximately 3 % of the product consists of mixed carotenoids, which is specific for the product.

    Class

    Carotenoid

    Colour Index No

    40800

    Einecs

    230-636-6

    Chemical names

    Beta-carotene, beta,beta-carotene

    Chemical formula

    C40H56

    Molecular weight

    536,88

    Assay

    Not less than 96 % total colouring matters (expressed as beta-carotene)

    E1 cm 1 %2 500 at approximately 440 nm to 457 nm in cyclohexane

    Description

    Red, brownish-red or purple-violet crystals or crystalline powder (colour varies according to extraction solvent used and conditions of crystallisation)

    Identification

    Spectrometry

    Maximum in cyclohexane at 453 nm to 456 nm

    Purity

    Solvent residues

    Ethyl acetate

    Ethanol

    Not more than 0,8 %, singly or in combination

    Isobutyl acetate: Not more than 1,0 %

    Isopropyl alcohol: Not more than 0,1 %

    Sulfated ash

    Not more than 0,2 %

    Subsidiary colouring matters

    Carotenoids other than beta-carotene: not more than 3,0 % of total colouring matters

    Lead

    Not more than 2 mg/kg

    Mycotoxins:

    Aflatoxin B1

    Absent

    Trichothecene (T2)

    Absent

    Ochratoxin

    Absent

    Zearalenone

    Absent

    Microbiology:

    Moulds

    Not more than 100/g

    Yeasts

    Not more than 100/g

    Salmonella

    Absent in 25 g

    Escherichia coli

    Absent in 5 g

    E 160b ANNATTO, BIXIN, NORBIXIN

    Synonyms

    CI Natural Orange 4

    Definition

    Class

    Carotenoid

    Colour Index No

    75120

    Einecs

    Annatto: 215-735-4, annatto seed extract: 289-561-2; bixin: 230-248-7

    Chemical names

    Bixin

    :

    6′-Methylhydrogen-9′-cis-6,6′-diapocarotene-6,6′-dioate

    6′-Methylhydrogen-9′-trans-6,6′-diapocarotene-6,6′-dioate

    Norbixin

    :

    9′Cis-6,6′-diapocarotene-6,6′-dioic acid

    9′-Trans-6,6′-diapocarotene-6,6′-dioic acid

    Chemical formula

    Bixin

    :

    C25H30O4

    Norbixin

    :

    C24H28O4

    Molecular weight

    Bixin

    :

    394,51

    Norbixin

    :

    380,48

    Description

    Reddish-brown powder, suspension or solution

    Identification

    Spectrometry

    Bixin

    :

    maximum in chloroform at ca 502 nm

    Norbixin

    :

    maximum in dilute KOH solution at ca 482 nm

    (i)   

    Solvent extracted bixin and norbixin

    Definition

    Bixin is prepared by the extraction of the outer coating of the seeds of the annatto tree (Bixa orellana L.) with one or more of the following solvents: acetone, methanol, hexane or dichloromethane, carbon dioxide followed by the removal of the solvent.

    Norbixin is prepared by hydrolysis by aqueous alkali of the extracted bixin.

    Bixin and norbixin may contain other materials extracted from the annatto seed.

    The bixin powder contains several coloured components, the major single one being bixin, which may be present in both cis- and trans- forms. Thermal degradation products of bixin may also be present.

    The norbixin powder contains the hydrolysis product of bixin, in the form of the sodium or potassium salts as the major colouring principle. Both cis- and trans-forms may be present.

    Assay

    Content of bixin powders not less than 75 % total carotenoids calculated as bixin.

    Content of norbixin powders not less than 25 % total carotenoids calculated as norbixin

    Bixin

    :

    E1 cm 1 %2 870 at ca 502 nm in chloroform

    Norbixin

    :

    E1 cm 1 %2 870 at ca 482 nm in KOH solution

    Purity

    Solvent residues

    Acetone

    Methanol

    Hexane

    not more than 50 mg/kg, singly or in combination

    Dichloromethane: not more than 10 mg/kg

    Arsenic

    Not more than 3 mg/kg

    Lead

    Not more than 10 mg/kg

    Mercury

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Cadmium

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Heavy metals (as Pb)

    Not more than 40 mg/kg

    (ii)   

    Alkali extracted annatto

    Definition

    Water soluble annatto is prepared by extraction with aqueous alkali (sodium or potassium hydroxide) of the outer coating of the seeds of the annatto tree (Bixa orellana L.)

    Water soluble annatto contains norbixin, the hydrolysis product of bixin, in the form of the sodium or potassium salts, as the major colouring principle. Both cis- and trans- forms may be present.

    Assay

    Contains not less than 0,1 % of total carotenoids expressed as norbixin

    Norbixin

    :

    E1 cm 1 %2 870 at ca 482 nm in KOH solution

    Purity

    Arsenic

    Not more than 3 mg/kg

    Lead

    Not more than 10 mg/kg

    Mercury

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Cadmium

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Heavy metals (as Pb)

    Not more than 40 mg/kg

    (iii)   

    Oil extracted annatto

    Definition

    Annatto extracts in oil, as solution or suspension, are prepared by extraction of the outer coating of the seeds of the annatto tree (Bixa orellana L.) with edible vegetable oil. Annatto extract in oil contains several coloured components, the major single one being bixin, which may be present in both cis- and transforms. Thermal degradation products of bixin may also be present.

    Assay

    Contains not less than 0,1 % of total carotenoids expressed as bixin

    Bixin

    :

    E1 cm 1 %2 870 at ca 502 nm in chloroform

    Purity

    Arsenic

    Not more than 3 mg/kg

    Lead

    Not more than 10 mg/kg

    Mercury

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Cadmium

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Heavy metals (as Pb)

    Not more than 40 mg/kg

    E 160c PAPRIKA EXTRACT, CAPSANTHIN, CAPSORUBIN

    Synonyms

    Paprika Oleoresin

    Definition

    Paprika extract is obtained by solvent extraction of the natural strains of paprika, which consists of the ground fruits pods, with or without seeds, of Capsicum annuum L., and contains the major colouring principles of this spice. The major colouring principles are capsanthin and capsorubin. A wide variety of other coloured compounds is known to be present.

    Only the following solvents may be used in the extraction: methanol, ethanol, acetone, hexane, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate and carbon dioxide.

    Class

    Carotenoid

    Einecs

    Capsanthin: 207-364-1, capsorubin: 207-425-2

    Chemical names

    Capsanthin: (3R, 3′S, 5′R)-3,3′-dihydroxy-β,k-carotene-6-one

    Capsorubin: (3S, 3′S, 5R, 5R′)-3,3′-dihydroxy-k,k-carotene-6,6′-dione

    Chemical formula

    Capsanthin: C40H56O3

    Capsorubin: C40H56O4

    Molecular weight

    Capsanthin: 584,85

    Capsorubin: 600,85

    Assay

    Paprika extract: content not less than 7,0 % carotenoids

    Capsanthin/capsorubin: not less than 30 % of total carotenoids

    E1 cm 1 %2 100 at ca 462 nm in acetone

    Description

    Dark-red viscous liquid

    Identification

    A.

    Spectrometry

    Maximum in acetone at ca 462 nm

    B.

    Colour reaction

    A deep blue colour is produced by adding one drop of sulfuric acid to one drop of sample in 2-3 drops of chloroform

    Purity

    Solvent residues

    Ethyl acetate

    Methanol

    Ethanol

    Acetone

    Hexane

    Not more than 50 mg/kg, singly or in combination

    Dichloromethane: not more than 10 mg/kg

    Capsaicin

    Not more than 250 mg/kg

    Arsenic

    Not more than 3 mg/kg

    Lead

    Not more than 10 mg/kg

    Mercury

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Cadmium

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Heavy metals (as Pb)

    Not more than 40 mg/kg

    E 160d LYCOPENE

    Synonyms

    Natural Yellow 27

    Definition

    Lycopene is obtained by solvent extraction of the natural strains of red tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum L.) with subsequent removal of the solvent. Only the following solvents may be used: dichloromethane, carbon dioxide, ethyl acetate, acetone, propan-2-ol, methanol, ethanol, hexane. The major colouring principle of tomatoes is lycopene, minor amounts of other carotenoid pigments may be present. Beside the other colour pigments the product may contain oils, fats, waxes, and flavour components naturally occurring in tomatoes.

    Class

    Carotenoid

    Colour Index No

    75125

    Chemical names

    Lycopene, ψ,ψ-carotene

    Chemical formula

    C40H56

    Molecular weight

    536,85

    Assay

    Content not less than 5 % total colouring matters

    E1 cm 1 %3 450 at ca 472 nm in hexane

    Description

    Dark red viscous liquid

    Identification

    Spectrometry

    Maximum in hexane at ca 472 nm

    Purity

    Solvent residues

    Ethyl acetate

    Methanol

    Ethanol

    Acetone

    Hexane

    Propan-2-ol

    Not more than 50 mg/kg, singly or in combination

    Dichloromethane: not more than 10 mg/kg

    Sulfated ash

    Not more than 0,1 %

    Arsenic

    Not more than 3 mg/kg

    Lead

    Not more than 10 mg/kg

    Mercury

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Cadmium

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Heavy metals (as Pb)

    Not more than 40 mg/kg

    E 160e BETA-APO-8′-CAROTENAL (C30)

    Synonyms

    CI Food Orange 6

    Definition

    These specifications apply to predominantly all trans isomer of β-apo-8′-carotenal together with minor amounts of other carotenoids. Diluted and stabilized forms are prepared from β-apo-8′-carotenal meeting these specifications and include solutions or suspensions of ß-apo-8′carotenal in edible fats or oils, emulsions and water dispersible powders. These preparations may have different cis/trans isomer ratios.

    Class

    Carotinoid

    Colour Index No

    40820

    Einecs

    214-171-6

    Chemical names

    β-apo-8′-carotenal, Trans-β-apo-8′carotene-aldehyde

    Chemical formula

    C30H40O

    Molecular weight

    416,65

    Assay

    Not less than 96 % of total colouring matters

    E1 cm 1 %2 640 at ca 460-462 nm in cyclohexane

    Description

    Dark violet crystals with metallic lustre or crystalline powder

    Identification

    Spectrometry

    Maximum in cyclohexane at 460-462 nm

    Purity

    Sulfated ash

    Not more than 0,1 %

    Subsidiary colouring matters

    Carotenoids other than β-apo-8′-carotenal:

    not more than 3,0 % of total colouring matters

    Arsenic

    Not more than 3 mg/kg

    Lead

    Not more than 10 mg/kg

    Mercury

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Cadmium

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Heavy metals (as Pb)

    Not more than 40 mg/kg

    E 160f ETHYL ESTER OF BETA-APO-8′-CAROTENOIC ACID (C30)

    Synonyms

    CI Food Orange 7, β-apo-8′-carotenoic ester

    Definition

    These specifications apply to predominantly all trans isomer of β-apo-8′-carotenoic acid ethyl ester together with minor amounts of other carotenoids. Diluted and stabilized forms are prepared from β-apo-8′-carotenoic acid ethyl ester meeting these specifications and include solutions or suspensions of β-apo-8′-carotenoic acid ethyl ester in edible fats or oils, emulsions and water dispersible powders. These preparations may have different cis/trans isomer ratios.

    Class

    Carotenoid

    Colour Index No

    40825

    Einecs

    214-173-7

    Chemical names

    β-apo-8′-carotenoic acid ethyl ester, ethyl 8′-apo-β-caroten-8′-oate

    Chemical formula

    C32H44O2

    Molecular weight

    460,70

    Assay

    Not less than 96 % of total colouring matters

    E1 cm 1 %2 550 at ca 449 nm in cyclohexane

    Description

    Red to violet-red crystals or crystalline powder

    Identification

    Spectrometry

    Maximum in cyclohexane at ca 449 nm

    Purity

    Sulfated ash

    Not more than 0,1 %

    Subsidiary colouring matters

    Carotenoids other than β-apo-8′-carotenoic acid ethyl ester: not more than 3,0 % of total colouring matters

    Arsenic

    Not more than 3 mg/kg

    Lead

    Not more than 10 mg/kg

    Mercury

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Cadmium

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Heavy metals (as Pb)

    Not more than 40 mg/kg

    E 161b LUTEIN

    Synonyms

    Mixed Carotenoids, Xanthophylls

    Definition

    Lutein is obtained by solvent extraction of the natural strains of edible fruits and plants, grass, lucerne (alfalfa) and tagetes erecta. The main colouring principle consists of carotenoids of which lutein and its fatty acid esters account for the major part. Variable amounts of carotenes will also be present. Lutein may contain fats, oils and waxes naturally occurring in the plant material.

    Only the following solvents may be used for the extraction: methanol, ethanol, propan-2-ol, hexane, acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, dichloromethane and carbon dioxide

    Class

    Carotenoid

    Einecs

    204-840-0

    Chemical names

    3,3′-dihydroxy-d-carotene

    Chemical formula

    C40H56O2

    Molecular weight

    568,88

    Assay

    Content of total colouring matter not less than 4 % calculated as lutein

    E1 cm 1 %2 550 at ca 445 nm in chloroform/ethanol (10 + 90) or in hexane/ethanol/acetone (80 + 10 + 10)

    Description

    Dark, yellowish brown liquid

    Identification

    Spectrometry

    Maximum in chloroform/ethanol (10 + 90) at ca 445 nm

    Purity

    Solvent residues

    Acetone

    Methyl ethyl ketone

    Methanol

    Ethanol

    Propan-2-ol

    Hexane

    Not more than 50 mg/kg, singly or in combination

    Dichloromethane: not more than 10 mg/kg

    Arsenic

    Not more than 3 mg/kg

    Lead

    Not more than 10 mg/kg

    Mercury

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Cadmium

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Heavy metals (as Pb)

    Not more than 40 mg/kg

    E 161g CANTHAXANTHIN

    Synonyms

    CI Food Orange 8

    Definition

    These specifications apply to predominantly all trans isomers of canthaxanthin together with minor amounts of other carotenoids. Diluted and stabilized forms are prepared from canthaxanthin meeting these specifications and include solutions or suspensions of canthaxanthin in edible fats or oils, emulsions and water dispersible powders. These preparations may have different cis/trans isomer ratios.

    Class

    Carotinoid

    Colour Index No

    40850

    Einecs

    208-187-2

    Chemical names

    β-Carotene-4,4′-dione, canthaxanthin, 4,4′-dioxo-β-carotene

    Chemical formula

    C40H52O2

    Molecular weight

    564,86

    Assay

    Not less than 96 % of total colouring matters (expressed as canthaxanthin)

    E1 cm 1 %2 200

    at ca 485 nm in chloroform

    at 468-472 nm in cyclohexane

    at 464-467 nm in petroleum ether

    Description

    Deep violet crystals or crystalline powder

    Identification

    Spectrometry

    Maximum in chloroform at ca 485 nm

    Maximum in cyclohexane at 468-472 nm

    Maximum in petroleum ether at 464-467 nm

    Purity

    Sulfated ash

    Not more than 0,1 %

    Subsidiary colouring matters

    Carotenoids other than canthaxanthin: not more than 5,0 % of total colouring matters

    Arsenic

    Not more than 3 mg/kg

    Lead

    Not more than 10 mg/kg

    Mercury

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Cadmium

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Heavy metals (as Pb)

    Not more than 40 mg/kg

    E 162 BEETROOT RED, BETANIN

    Synonyms

    Beet Red

    Definition

    Beet red is obtained from the roots of natural strains of red beets (Beta vulgaris L. var. rubra) by pressing crushed beet as press juice or by aqueous extraction of shredded beet roots and subsequent enrichment in the active principle. The colour is composed of different pigments all belonging to the class betalaine. The main colouring principle consists of betacyanins (red) of which betanin accounts for 75-95 %. Minor amounts of betaxanthin (yellow) and degradation products of betalaines (light brown) may be present.

    Besides the colour pigments the juice or extract consists of sugars, salts, and/or proteins naturally occurring in red beets. The solution may be concentrated and some products may be refined in order to remove most of the sugars, salts and proteins.

    Class

    Betalaine

    Einecs

    231-628-5

    Chemical names

    (S-(R′,R′)-4-(2-(2-Carboxy-5(β-D-glucopyranosyloxy)-2,3-dihydro-6-hydroxy-1H-indol-1-yl)ethenyl)-2,3-dihydro-2,6-pyridine-dicarboxylic acid; 1-(2-(2,6-dicarboxy-1,2,3,4-tetrahydro-4-pyridylidene)ethylidene)-5-β-D-glucopyranosyloxy)-6-hydroxyindolium-2-carboxylate

    Chemical formula

    Betanin: C24H26N2O13

    Molecular weight

    550,48

    Assay

    Content of red colour (expressed as betanine) is not less than 0,4 %

    E1 cm 1 %1 120 at ca 535 nm in aqueous solution at pH 5

    Description

    Red or dark red liquid, paste, powder or solid

    Identification

    Spectrometry

    Maximum in water of pH 5 at ca 535 nm

    Purity

    Nitrate

    Not more than 2 g nitrate anion/g of red colour (as calculated from assay).

    Arsenic

    Not more than 3 mg/kg

    Lead

    Not more than 10 mg/kg

    Mercury

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Cadmium

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Heavy metals (as Pb)

    Not more than 40 mg/kg

    E 163 ANTHOCYANINS

    Definition

    Anthocyanins are obtained by extraction with sulphited water, acidified water, carbon dioxide, methanol or ethanol from the natural strains of vegetables and edible fruits. Anthocyanins contain common components of the source material, namely anthocyanine, organic acids, tannins, sugars, minerals etc., but not necessarily in the same proportions as found in the source material.

    Class

    Anthocyanin

    Einecs

    208-438-6 (cyanidin); 205-125-6 (peonidin); 208-437-0 (delphinidin); 211-403-8 (malvidin); 205-127-7 (pelargonidin)

    Chemical names

    3,3′,4′,5,7-Pentahydroxy-flavylium chloride (cyanidin)

    3,4′,5,7-Tetrahydroxy-3′-methoxyflavylium chloride (peonidin)

    3,4′,5,7-Tetrahydroxy-3′,5′-dimethoxyflavylium chloride (malvidin)

    3,5,7-Trihydroxy-2-(3,4,5,trihydroxyphenyl)-1-benzopyrylium chloride (delphinidin)

    3,3′4′,5,7-Pentahydroxy-5′-methoxyflavylium chloride (petunidin)

    3,5,7-Trihydroxy-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)-1-benzopyrilium chloride (pelargonidin)

    Chemical formula

    Cyanidin: C15H11O6Cl

    Peonidin: C16H13O6Cl

    Malvidin: C17H15O7Cl

    Delphinidin: C15H11O7Cl

    Petunidin: C16H13O7Cl

    Pelargonidin: C15H11O5Cl

    Molecular weight

    Cyanidin: 322,6

    Peonidin: 336,7

    Malvidin: 366,7

    Delphinidin: 340,6

    Petunidin: 352,7

    Pelargonidin: 306,7

    Assay

    E1 cm 1 % 300 for the pure pigment at 515-535 nm at pH 3,0

    Description

    Purplish-red liquid, powder or paste, having a slight characteristic odour

    Identification

    Spectrometry

    Maximum in methanol with 0,01 % conc. HCl

    Cyanidin: 535 nm

    Peonidin: 532 nm

    Malvidin: 542 nm

    Delphinidin: 546 nm

    Petunidin: 543 nm

    Pelargonidin: 530 nm

    Purity

    Solvent residues

    Methanol

    Ethanol

    Not more than 50 mg/kg, singly or in combination

    Sulfur dioxide

    Not more than 1 000 mg/kg per percent pigment

    Arsenic

    Not more than 3 mg/kg

    Lead

    Not more than 10 mg/kg

    Mercury

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Cadmium

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Heavy metals (as Pb)

    Not more than 40 mg/kg

    E 170 CALCIUM CARBONATE

    Synonyms

    CI Pigment White 18, Chalk

    Definition

    Calcium carbonate is the product obtained from ground limestone or by the precipitation of calcium ions with carbonate ions.

    Class

    Inorganic

    Colour Index No

    77220

    Einecs

    Calcium carbonate: 207-439-9

    Limestone: 215-279-6

    Chemical names

    Calcium carbonate

    Chemical formula

    CaCO3

    Molecular weight

    100,1

    Assay

    Content not less than 98 % on the anhydrous basis

    Description

    White crystalline or amorphous, odourless and tasteless powder

    Identification

    Solubility

    Practically insoluble in water and in alcohol. Dissolves with effervescence in diluted acetic acid, in diluted hydrochloric acid and in diluted nitric acid, and the resulting solutions, after boiling, give positive tests for calcium.

    Purity

    Loss on drying

    Not more than 2,0 % (200 °C, 4 hours)

    Acid-insoluble substances

    Not more than 0,2 %

    Magnesium and alkali salts

    Not more than 1,5 %

    Fluoride

    Not more than 50 mg/kg

    Antimony (as Sb)

    Copper (as Cu)

    Chromium (as Cr)

    Zinc (as Zn)

    Barium (as Ba)

    Not more than 100 mg/kg, singly or in combination

    Arsenic

    Not more than 3 mg/kg

    Lead

    Not more than 10 mg/kg

    Cadmium

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    E 171 TITANIUM DIOXIDE

    Synonyms

    CI Pigment White 6

    Definition

    Titanium dioxide consists essentially of pure anatase and/or rutile titanium dioxide which may be coated with small amounts of alumina and/or silica to improve the technological properties of the product.

    Class

    Inorganic

    Colour Index No

    77891

    Einecs

    236-675-5

    Chemical names

    Titanium dioxide

    Chemical formula

    TiO2

    Molecular weight

    79,88

    Assay

    Content not less than 99 % on an alumina and silica-free basis

    Description

    White to slightly coloured powder

    Identification

    Solubility

    Insoluble in water and organic solvents. Dissolves slowly in hydrofluoric acid and in hot concentrated sulfuric acid.

    Purity

    Loss on drying

    Not more than 0,5 % (105 °C, 3 hours)

    Loss on ignition

    Not more than 1,0 % on a volatile matter free basis (800 °C)

    Aluminium oxide and/or silicon dioxide

    Total not more than 2,0 %

    Matter soluble in 0,5 N HCl

    Not more than 0,5 % on an alumina and silica-free basis and, in addition, for products containing alumina and/or silica, not more than 1,5 % on the basis of the product as sold.

    Water soluble matter

    Not more than 0,5 %

    Cadmium

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Antimony

    Not more than 50 mg/kg by total dissolution

    Arsenic

    Not more than 3 mg/kg by total dissolution

    Lead

    Not more than 10 mg/kg by total dissolution

    Mercury

    Not more than 1 mg/kg by total dissolution

    Zink

    Not more than 50 mg/kg by total dissolution

    E 172 IRON OXIDES AND IRON HYDROXIDES

    Synonyms

    Iron Oxide Yellow

    :

    CI Pigment Yellow 42 and 43

    Iron Oxide Red

    :

    CI Pigment Red 101 and 102

    Iron Oxide Black

    :

    CI Pigment Black 11

    Definition

    Iron oxides and iron hydroxides are produced synthetically and consist essentially of anhydrous and/or hydrated iron oxides. The range of hues includes yellows, reds, browns and blacks. Food quality iron oxides are primarily distinguished from technical grades by the comparatively low levels of contamination by other metals. This is achieved by the selection and control of the source of the iron and/or by the extent of chemical purification during the manufacturing process.

    Class

    Inorganic

    Colour Index No

    Iron Oxide Yellow

    :

    77492

    Iron Oxide Red

    :

    77491

    Iron Oxide Black

    :

    77499

    Einecs

    Iron Oxide Yellow

    :

    257-098-5

    Iron Oxide Red

    :

    215-168-2

    Iron Oxide Black

    :

    235-442-5

    Chemical names

    Iron Oxide Yellow

    :

    hydrated ferric oxide, hydrated iron (III) oxide

    Iron Oxide Red

    :

    anhydrous ferric oxide, anhydrous iron (III) oxide

    Iron Oxide Black

    :

    ferroso ferric oxide, iron (II, III) oxide

    Chemical formula

    Iron Oxide Yellow

    :

    FeO(OH)·H2O

    Iron Oxide Red

    :

    Fe2O3

    Iron Oxide Black

    :

    FeO·Fe2O3

    Molecular weight

    88,85

    :

    FeO(OH)

    159,70

    :

    Fe2O3

    231,55

    :

    FeO·Fe2O3

    Assay

    Yellow not less than 60 %, red and black not less than 68 % total iron, expressed as iron

    Description

    Powder; yellow, red, brown or black in hue

    Identification

    Solubility

    Insoluble in water and in organic solvents

    Soluble in concentrated mineral acids

    Purity

    Water soluble matter

    Not more than 1,0 %

    By total dissolution

    Arsenic

    Not more than 5 mg/kg

    Barium

    Not more than 50 mg/kg

    Cadmium

    Not more than 5 mg/kg

    Chromium

    Not more than 100 mg/kg

    Copper

    Not more than 50 mg/kg

    Lead

    Not more than 20 mg/kg

    Mercury

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Nickel

    Not more than 200 mg/kg

    Zinc

    Not more than 100 mg/kg

    E 173 ALUMINIUM

    Synonyms

    CI Pigment Metal, Al

    Definition

    Aluminium powder is composed of finely divided particles of aluminium. The grinding may or may not be carried out in the presence of edible vegetable oils and/or food additive quality fatty acids. It is free from admixture with substances other than edible vegetable oils and/or food additive quality fatty acids.

    Colour Index No

    77000

    Einecs

    231-072-3

    Chemical names

    Aluminium

    Chemical formula

    Al

    Atomic weight

    26,98

    Assay

    Not less than 99 % calculated as Al on an oil-free basis

    Description

    A silvery-grey powder or tiny sheets

    Identification

    Solubility

    Insoluble in water and in organic solvents. Soluble in dilute hydrochloric acid. The resulting solution gives positive tests for aluminium.

    Purity

    Loss on drying

    Not more than 0,5 % (105 °C, to constant weight)

    Arsenic

    Not more than 3 mg/kg

    Lead

    Not more than 10 mg/kg

    Mercury

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Cadmium

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Heavy metals (as Pb)

    Not more than 40 mg/kg

    E 174 SILVER

    Synonyms

    Argentum, Ag

    Class

    Inorganic

    Colour Index No

    77820

    Einecs

    231-131-3

    Chemical names

    Silver

    Chemical formula

    Ag

    Atomic weight

    107,87

    Assay

    Content not less than 99,5 % Ag

    Description

    Silver-coloured powder or tiny sheets

    E 175 GOLD

    Synonyms

    Pigment Metal 3, Aurum, Au

    Class

    Inorganic

    Colour Index No

    77480

    Einecs

    231-165-9

    Chemical names

    Gold

    Chemical formula

    Au

    Atomic weight

    197,0

    Assay

    Content not less than 90 % Au

    Description

    Gold-coloured powder or tiny sheets

    Purity

    Silver

    Not more than 7,0 %

    After complete dissolution

    Copper

    Not more than 4,0 %

    E 180 LITHOLRUBINE BK

    Synonyms

    CI Pigment Red 57, Rubinpigment, Carmine 6B

    Definition

    Lithol Rubine BK consists essentially of calcium 3-hydroxy-4-(4-methyl-2-sulfonatophenylazo)-2-naphthalenecarboxylate and subsidiary colouring matters together with water, calcium chloride and/or calcium sulfate as the principal uncoloured components.

    Class

    Monoazo

    Colour Index No

    15850:1

    Einecs

    226-109-5

    Chemical names

    Calcium 3-hydroxy-4-(4-methyl-2-sulfonatophenylazo)-2-naphthalene-carboxylate

    Chemical formula

    C18H12CaN2O6S

    Molecular weight

    424,45

    Assay

    Content not less than 90 % total colouring matters

    E1 cm 1 % 200 at ca 442 nm in dimethylformamide

    Description

    Red powder

    Identification

    Spectrometry

    Maximum in dimethylformamide at ca 442 nm

    Purity

    Subsidiary colouring matters

    Not more than 0,5 %

    Organic compounds other than colouring matters:

     

    2-Amino-5-methylbenzenesulfonic acid, calcium salt

    Not more than 0,2 %

    3-hydroxy-2-naphthalenecarboxylic acid, calcium salt

    Not more than 0,4 %

    Unsulfonated primary aromatic amines

    Not more than 0,01 % (expressed as aniline)

    Ether extractable matter

    From a solution of pH 7, not more than 0,2 %

    Arsenic

    Not more than 3 mg/kg

    Lead

    Not more than 10 mg/kg

    Mercury

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Cadmium

    Not more than 1 mg/kg

    Heavy metals (as Pb)

    Not more than 40 mg/kg


    (1)  Colour intensity is defined as the absorbance of a 0,1 % (w/v) solution of caramel colour solids in water in a 1 cm cell at 610 nm.

    (2)  Expressed on equivalent colour basis i.e. is expressed in terms of a product having a colour intensity of 0,1 absorbance units.

    (3)  Absorbance ratio of alcohol precipitate is defined as the absorbance of the precipitate at 280 nm divided by the absorbance at 560 nm (1 cm cell).

    (4)  Benzene not more than 0,05 % v/v.


    ANNEX II

    PART A

    Repealed Directive with list of its successive amendments

    (referred to in Article 2)

    Commission Directive 95/45/EC

    (OJ L 226, 22.9.1995, p. 1)

    Commission Directive 1999/75/EC

    (OJ L 206, 5.8.1999, p. 19)

    Commission Directive 2001/50/EC

    (OJ L 190, 12.7.2001, p. 14)

    Commission Directive 2004/47/EC

    (OJ L 113, 20.4.2004, p. 24)

    Commission Directive 2006/33/EC

    (OJ L 82, 21.3.2006, p. 10)

    PART B

    List of time-limits for transposition into national law

    (referred to in Article 2)

    Directive

    Time-limit for transposition

    95/45/EC

    1 July 1996 (1)

    1999/75/EC

    1 July 2000

    2001/50/EC

    29 June 2002

    2004/47/EC

    1 April 2005 (2)

    2006/33/EC

    10 April 2007


    (1)  According to Article 2(2) of Directive 95/45/EC, products put on the market or labelled before 1 July 1996 which do not comply with that Directive may, however, be marketed until stocks are exhausted.

    (2)  According to Article 3 of Directive 2004/47/EC, products on the market or labelled before 1 April 2005 which do not comply with that Directive may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.


    ANNEX III

    Correlation table

    Directive 95/45/EC

    This Directive

    Article 1, first paragraph

    Article 1

    Article 1, second paragraph

    Article 2

    Article 2

    Article 3

    Article 3

    Article 4

    Article 4

    Annex

    Annex I

    Annex II

    Annex III


    Top