Maltese Laws

E No

Name

E 170

Calcium carbonates

i) calcium carbonate

ii) calcium hydrogen carbonate

E 260

Acetic acid

E 261

Potassium acetate

E 262

Sodium acetates

i) sodium acetate

ii) sodium hydrogen acetate (sodium diacetate)

E 263

Calcium acetate

E 270

Lactic acid

E 290

Carbon dioxide *

E 296

Malic acid

E 300

Ascorbic acid

E 301

Sodium ascorbate

E 302

Calcium ascorbate

E 304

Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid

i) ascorbyl palmitate ii) ascorbyl stearate

E 306

Tocopherol-rich extract

E 307

Alpha-tocopherol

E 308

Gamma-tocopherol

E 309

Delta-tocopherol

E 322

Lecithins

E 325

Sodium lactate

E 326

Potassium lactate

E 327

Calcium lactate

E 330

Citric acid

E No

Name

E 331

Sodium citrates

i) Monosodium citrate ii) Disodium citrate

iii) Trisodium citrate

E 332

Potassium citrates

i) Monopotassium citrate ii) Tripotassium citrate

E 333

Calcium citrates

i) Monocalcium citrate ii) Dicalcium citrate

iii) Tricalcium citrate

E 334

Tartaric acid (L(+)-)

E 335

Sodium tartrates

i) Monosodium tartrate ii) Disodium tartrate

E 336

Potassium tartrates

i) Monopotassium tartrate ii) Dipotassium tartrate

E 337

Sodium potassium tartrate

E 350

Sodium malates

i) Sodium malate

ii) Sodium hydrogen malate

E 351

Potassium malate

E 352

Calcium malates

i) Calcium malate

ii) Calcium hydrogen malate

E 354

Calcium tartrate

E 380

Triammonium citrate

E 400

Alginic acid

E 401

Sodium alginate

E 402

Potassium alginate

E 403

Ammonium alginate

E 404

Calcium alginate

E 406

Agar

E 407

Carrageenan

E 407a

Processed eucheuma seaweed

E 410

Locust bean gum

E 412

Guar gum

E 413

Tragacanth

E 414

Acacia gum (gum arabic)

E 415

Xanthan gum

E 417

Tara gum

E 418

Gellan gum

E 422

Glycerol

E No

Name

E 440

Pectins

i) Pectin

ii) Amidated pectin

E 460

Cellulose

i) Microcrystalline cellulose ii) Powdered cellulose

E 461

Methyl cellulose

E 463

Hydroxypropyl cellulose

E 464

Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose

E 465

Ethyl methyl cellulose

E 466

Carboxy methyl cellulose

Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose

E 469

Enzymatically hydrolysed carboxy methyl cellulose

E 470a

Sodium, potassium and calcium salts of fatty acids

E 470b

Magnesium salts of fatty acids

E 471

Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

E 472a

Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

E 472b

Lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

E 472c

Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

E 472d

Tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

E 472e

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

fatty acids

E 472f

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

fatty acids

E 500

Sodium carbonates

i) Sodium carbonate

ii) Sodium hydrogen carbonate iii) Sodium sesquicarbonate

E 501

Potassium carbonates

i) Potassium carbonate

ii) Potassium hydrogen carbonate

E 503

Ammonium carbonates

i) Ammonium carbonate

ii) Ammonium hydrogen carbonate

E 504

Magnesium carbonates

i) Magnesium carbonate

ii) Magnesium hydrogen carbonate

E 507

Hydrochloric acid

E 508

Potassium chloride

E 509

Calcium chloride

E 511

Magnesium chloride

E 513

Sulphuric acid

E 514

Sodium sulphates

i) Sodium sulphate

E No

Name

ii) Sodium hydrogen sulphate

E 515

Potassium sulphates

i) Potassium sulphate

ii) Potassium hydrogen sulphate

E 516

Calcium sulphate

E 524

Sodium hydroxide

E 525

Potassium hydroxide

E 526

Calcium hydroxide

E 527

Ammonium hydroxide

E 528

Magnesium hydroxide

E 529

Calcium oxide

E 530

Magnesium oxide

E 570

Fatty acids

E 574

Gluconic acid

E 575

Glucono-delta-lactone

E 576

Sodium gluconate

E 577

Potassium gluconate

E 578

Calcium gluconate

E 640

Glycine and its sodium salt

E 920 (1)

L-Cysteine

E 938

Argon *

E 939

Helium *

E 941

Nitrogen *

E 942

Nitrous oxide *

E 948

Oxygen *

E 949

Hydrogen *

E 1103

Invertase

E 1200

Polydextrose

E 1404

Oxidized starch

E 1410

Monostarch phosphate

E 1412

Distarch phosphate

E 1413

Phosphated distarch phosphate

E 1414

Acetylated distarch phosphate

E 1420

Acetylated starch

E 1422

Acetylated distarch adipate

E 1440

Hydroxy propyl starch

E 1442

Hydroxy propyl distarch phosphate

E 1450

Starch sodium octenyl succinate

E 1451

Acetylated oxidised starch

Foodstuff

Additive

Maximum level

Cocoa and chocolate

products as defined in L.N.

317/2001

E 330 Citric acid

0.5 %

Cocoa and chocolate

products as defined in L.N.

317/2001

E 322 Lecithins

Quantum satis

Cocoa and chocolate

products as defined in L.N.

317/2001

E 334 Tartaric acid

0.5 %

Cocoa and chocolate

products as defined in L.N.

317/2001

E 422 Glycerol

Quantum satis

Cocoa and chocolate

products as defined in L.N.

317/2001

E 471 Mono- and

diglycerides of fatty acids

Quantum satis

Cocoa and chocolate

products as defined in L.N.

317/2001

E 170 Calcium carbonates

7 % on dry matter without fat expressed as potassium carbonates

Cocoa and chocolate

products as defined in L.N.

317/2001

E 500 Sodium carbonates

7 % on dry matter without fat expressed as potassium carbonates

Cocoa and chocolate

products as defined in L.N.

317/2001

E 501 Potassium carbonates

7 % on dry matter without fat expressed as potassium carbonates

Cocoa and chocolate

products as defined in L.N.

317/2001

E 503 Ammonium

carbonates

7 % on dry matter without fat expressed as potassium carbonates

Cocoa and chocolate

products as defined in L.N.

317/2001

E 504 Magnesium

carbonates

7 % on dry matter without fat expressed as potassium carbonates

Cocoa and chocolate

products as defined in L.N.

317/2001

E 524 Sodium hydroxide

7 % on dry matter without fat expressed as potassium carbonates

Cocoa and chocolate

products as defined in L.N.

317/2001

E 525 Potassium hydroxide

7 % on dry matter without fat expressed as potassium carbonates

Cocoa and chocolate

products as defined in L.N.

317/2001

E 526 Calcium hydroxide

7 % on dry matter without fat expressed as potassium carbonates

Cocoa and chocolate

products as defined in L.N.

317/2001

E 527 Ammonium

hydroxide

7 % on dry matter without fat expressed as potassium carbonates

Cocoa and chocolate

products as defined in L.N.

317/2001

E 528 Magnesium

hydroxide

7 % on dry matter without fat expressed as potassium carbonates

Cocoa and chocolate

products as defined in L.N.

317/2001

E 530 Magnesium oxide

7 % on dry matter without fat expressed as potassium carbonates

Cocoa and chocolate

products as defined in L.N.

317/2001

E 414 Acacia gum

As glazing agents only

quantum satis

Cocoa and chocolate

products as defined in L.N.

317/2001

E 440 Pectins

As glazing agents only

quantum satis

Fruit juices and nectars as

defined in L.N. 242/1998

E 300 Ascorbic acid

Quantum satis

Pineapple juice as defined

in L.N. 242/1998

E 296 Malic acid

3 g/l

Nectars as defined in L.N.

242/1998

E 330 Citric acid

5 g/l

Nectars as defined in L.N.

242/1998

E 270 Lactic acid

5 g/l

Grape juice as defined in

L.N. 242/1998

E 170 Calcium carbonates

Quantum satis

Grape juice as defined in

L.N. 242/1998

E 336 Potassium tartrates

Quantum satis

Fruit juices as defined in

L.N. 242/1998

E 330 Citric acid

3 g/l

Extra jam and extra jelly, as

defined in L.N. 79/1999

E 440 Pectins

Quantum satis

Extra jam and extra jelly, as

defined in L.N. 79/1999

E 296 Malic acid

Quantum satis

Extra jam and extra jelly, as

defined in L.N. 79/1999

E 300 Ascorbic acid

Quantum satis

Extra jam and extra jelly, as

defined in L.N. 79/1999

E 327 Calcium lactate

Quantum satis

Extra jam and extra jelly, as

defined in L.N. 79/1999

E 330 Citric acid

Quantum satis

Extra jam and extra jelly, as

defined in L.N. 79/1999

E 331 Sodium citrates

Quantum satis

Foodstuff

Additive

Maximum level

E 333 Calcium citrates

E 334 Tartaric acid

E 335 Sodium tartrates

E 350 Sodium malates

E 471 Mono- and

diglycerides of fatty acids

Jams, jellies and

marmalades as defined in L.N. 79/1999 and other similar fruit spreads including low-calorie products

E 440 Pectins

Quantum satis

Jams, jellies and

marmalades as defined in L.N. 79/1999 and other similar fruit spreads including low-calorie products

E 270 Lactic acid

Quantum satis

Jams, jellies and

marmalades as defined in L.N. 79/1999 and other similar fruit spreads including low-calorie products

E 296 Malic acid

Quantum satis

Jams, jellies and

marmalades as defined in L.N. 79/1999 and other similar fruit spreads including low-calorie products

E 300 Ascorbic acid

Quantum satis

Jams, jellies and

marmalades as defined in L.N. 79/1999 and other similar fruit spreads including low-calorie products

E 327 Calcium lactate

Quantum satis

Jams, jellies and

marmalades as defined in L.N. 79/1999 and other similar fruit spreads including low-calorie products

E 330 Citric acid

Quantum satis

Jams, jellies and

marmalades as defined in L.N. 79/1999 and other similar fruit spreads including low-calorie products

E 331 Sodium citrates

Quantum satis

Jams, jellies and

marmalades as defined in L.N. 79/1999 and other similar fruit spreads including low-calorie products

E 333 Calcium citrates

Quantum satis

Jams, jellies and

marmalades as defined in L.N. 79/1999 and other similar fruit spreads including low-calorie products

E 334 Tartaric acid

Quantum satis

Jams, jellies and

marmalades as defined in L.N. 79/1999 and other similar fruit spreads including low-calorie products

E 335 Sodium tartrates

Quantum satis

Jams, jellies and

marmalades as defined in L.N. 79/1999 and other similar fruit spreads including low-calorie products

E 350 Sodium malates

Quantum satis

Jams, jellies and

marmalades as defined in L.N. 79/1999 and other similar fruit spreads including low-calorie products

E 400 Alginic acid

10 g/kg (individually or in combination)

Jams, jellies and

marmalades as defined in L.N. 79/1999 and other similar fruit spreads including low-calorie products

E 401 Sodium alginate

10 g/kg (individually or in combination)

Jams, jellies and

marmalades as defined in L.N. 79/1999 and other similar fruit spreads including low-calorie products

E 402 Potassium alginate

10 g/kg (individually or in combination)

Jams, jellies and

marmalades as defined in L.N. 79/1999 and other similar fruit spreads including low-calorie products

E 403 Ammonium alginate

10 g/kg (individually or in combination)

Jams, jellies and

marmalades as defined in L.N. 79/1999 and other similar fruit spreads including low-calorie products

E 404 Calcium alginate

10 g/kg (individually or in combination)

Jams, jellies and

marmalades as defined in L.N. 79/1999 and other similar fruit spreads including low-calorie products

E 406 Agar

10 g/kg (individually or in combination)

Jams, jellies and

marmalades as defined in L.N. 79/1999 and other similar fruit spreads including low-calorie products

E 407 Carrageenan

10 g/kg (individually or in combination)

Jams, jellies and

marmalades as defined in L.N. 79/1999 and other similar fruit spreads including low-calorie products

E 410 Locust bean gum

10 g/kg (individually or in combination)

Jams, jellies and

marmalades as defined in L.N. 79/1999 and other similar fruit spreads including low-calorie products

E 412 Guar gum

10 g/kg (individually or in combination)

Jams, jellies and

marmalades as defined in L.N. 79/1999 and other similar fruit spreads including low-calorie products

E 415 Xanthan gum

10 g/kg (individually or in combination)

Jams, jellies and

marmalades as defined in L.N. 79/1999 and other similar fruit spreads including low-calorie products

E 418 Gellan gum

10 g/kg (individually or in combination)

Jams, jellies and

marmalades as defined in L.N. 79/1999 and other similar fruit spreads including low-calorie products

E 471 Mono and

diglycerides of fatty acids

Quantum satis

Jams, jellies and

marmalades as defined in L.N. 79/1999 and other similar fruit spreads including low-calorie products

E 509 Calcium chloride

Quantum satis

Jams, jellies and

marmalades as defined in L.N. 79/1999 and other similar fruit spreads including low-calorie products

E 524 Sodium hydroxide

Quantum satis

Partially dehydrated and

dehydrated milk as defined in L.N. 15/2002

E 300 Ascorbic acid

Quantum satis

Partially dehydrated and

dehydrated milk as defined in L.N. 15/2002

E 301 Sodium ascorbate

Quantum satis

Partially dehydrated and

dehydrated milk as defined in L.N. 15/2002

E 304 Fatty acid esters of

ascorbic acid

Quantum satis

Partially dehydrated and

dehydrated milk as defined in L.N. 15/2002

E 322 Lecithins

Quantum satis

Partially dehydrated and

dehydrated milk as defined in L.N. 15/2002

E 331 Sodium citrates

Quantum satis

Partially dehydrated and

dehydrated milk as defined in L.N. 15/2002

E 332 Potassium citrates

Quantum satis

Partially dehydrated and

dehydrated milk as defined in L.N. 15/2002

E 407 Carrageenan

Quantum satis

Partially dehydrated and

dehydrated milk as defined in L.N. 15/2002

E 500 ii) Sodium

bicarbonate

Quantum satis

Partially dehydrated and

dehydrated milk as defined in L.N. 15/2002

E 501 ii) Potassium

bicarbonate

Quantum satis

Foodstuff

Additive

Maximum level

E 509 Calcium chloride

Plain pasteurised cream

E 401 Sodium alginate

Quantum satis

Plain pasteurised cream

E 402 Potassium alginate

Quantum satis

Plain pasteurised cream

E 407 Carrageenan

Quantum satis

Plain pasteurised cream

E 466 Sodium carboxy

methyl cellulose

Quantum satis

Plain pasteurised cream

E 471 Mono and

diglycerides

Quantum satis

Frozen and deep-frozen

unprocessed fruit and vegetables; pre-packed, refrigerated unprocessed fruit and vegetables ready for consumption and pre- packed unprocessed and peeled potatoes

E 300 Ascorbic acid

E 301 Sodium ascorbate E 302 Calcium ascorbate E 330 Citric acid

E 331 Sodium citrates

E 332 Potassium citrates

E 333 Calcium citrates

Quantum satis

Fruit compote

E 300 Ascorbic acid

E 301 Sodium ascorbate E 302 Calcium ascorbate E 330 Citric acid

E 331 Sodium citrates

E 332 Potassium citrates

E 333 Calcium citrates

Quantum satis

Unprocessed fish,

crustaceans and molluscs, including such products frozen and deep-frozen

E 300 Ascorbic acid

E 301 Sodium ascorbate E 302 Calcium ascorbate E 330 Citric acid

E 331 Sodium citrates

E 332 Potassium citrates

E 333 Calcium citrates

Quantum satis

Quick cook rice

E 471 Mono- and

diglycerides of fatty acids

Quantum satis

Quick cook rice

E 472a Acetic acid esters of

mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

Quantum satis

Non emulsified oils and fats

of animal or vegetable origin (except virgin oils and olive oils)

E 304 Fatty acid esters of

ascorbic acid

Quantum satis

Non emulsified oils and fats

of animal or vegetable origin (except virgin oils and olive oils)

E 306 Tocopherol-rich

extract

Quantum satis

Non emulsified oils and fats

of animal or vegetable origin (except virgin oils and olive oils)

E 307 Alpha-tocopherol

Quantum satis

Non emulsified oils and fats

of animal or vegetable origin (except virgin oils and olive oils)

E 308 Gamma-tocopherol

Quantum satis

Non emulsified oils and fats

of animal or vegetable origin (except virgin oils and olive oils)

E 309 Delta-tocopherol

Quantum satis

Non emulsified oils and fats

of animal or vegetable origin (except virgin oils and olive oils)

E 322 Lecithins

30 g/l

Non emulsified oils and fats

of animal or vegetable origin (except virgin oils and olive oils)

E 471 Mono- and

diglycerides of fatty acids

10 g/l

Non emulsified oils and fats

of animal or vegetable origin (except virgin oils and olive oils)

E 330 Citric acid

Quantum satis

Non emulsified oils and fats

of animal or vegetable origin (except virgin oils and olive oils)

E 331 Sodium citrates

Quantum satis

Non emulsified oils and fats

of animal or vegetable origin (except virgin oils and olive oils)

E 332 Potassium citrates

Quantum satis

Non emulsified oils and fats

of animal or vegetable origin (except virgin oils and olive oils)

E 333 Calcium citrates

Quantum satis

Non-emulsified oils and fats

of animal or vegetable origin (except virgin oils and olive oils) specifically

E 270 Lactic acid

Quantum satis

Non-emulsified oils and fats

of animal or vegetable origin (except virgin oils and olive oils) specifically

E 300 Ascorbic acid

Quantum satis

Non-emulsified oils and fats

of animal or vegetable origin (except virgin oils and olive oils) specifically

E 304 Fatty acid esters of

ascorbic acid

Quantum satis

Foodstuff

Additive

Maximum level

intended for cooking and/or

frying purposes or for the preparation of gravy

E 306 Tocopherol-rich

extract

intended for cooking and/or

frying purposes or for the preparation of gravy

E 307 Alpha-tocopherol

intended for cooking and/or

frying purposes or for the preparation of gravy

E 308 Gamma-tocopherol

intended for cooking and/or

frying purposes or for the preparation of gravy

E 309 Delta-tocopherol

intended for cooking and/or

frying purposes or for the preparation of gravy

E 322 Lecithins

30 g/l

intended for cooking and/or

frying purposes or for the preparation of gravy

E 471 Mono- and

diglycerides of fatty acids

10 g/l

intended for cooking and/or

frying purposes or for the preparation of gravy

E 472c Citric acid esters of

mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

Quantum satis

intended for cooking and/or

frying purposes or for the preparation of gravy

E 330 Citric acid

Quantum satis

intended for cooking and/or

frying purposes or for the preparation of gravy

E 331 Sodium citrates

Quantum satis

intended for cooking and/or

frying purposes or for the preparation of gravy

E 332 Potassium citrates

Quantum satis

intended for cooking and/or

frying purposes or for the preparation of gravy

E 333 Calcium citrates

Quantum satis

Refined olive oil, including

olive pomace oil

E 307 Alpha-tocopherol

200 mg/l

Ripened cheese

E 170 Calcium carbonates

Quantum satis

Ripened cheese

E 504 Magnesium

carbonates

Quantum satis

Ripened cheese

E 509 Calcium chloride

Quantum satis

Ripened cheese

E 575 Glucono-delta-

lactone

Quantum satis

Mozzarella and whey

cheese

E 260 Acetic acid

Quantum satis

Mozzarella and whey

cheese

E 270 Lactic acid

Quantum satis

Mozzarella and whey

cheese

E 330 Citric acid

Quantum satis

Mozzarella and whey

cheese

E 575 Glucono-delta-

lactone

Quantum satis

Canned and bottled fruit

and vegetables

E 260 Acetic acid

Quantum satis

Canned and bottled fruit

and vegetables

E 261 Potassium acetate

Quantum satis

Canned and bottled fruit

and vegetables

E 262 Sodium acetates

Quantum satis

Canned and bottled fruit

and vegetables

E 263 Calcium acetate

Quantum satis

Canned and bottled fruit

and vegetables

E 270 Lactic acid

Quantum satis

Canned and bottled fruit

and vegetables

E 296 Malic acid

Quantum satis

Canned and bottled fruit

and vegetables

E 300 Ascorbic acid

Quantum satis

Canned and bottled fruit

and vegetables

E 301 Sodium ascorbate

Quantum satis

Canned and bottled fruit

and vegetables

E 302 Calcium ascorbate

Quantum satis

Canned and bottled fruit

and vegetables

E 325 Sodium lactate

Quantum satis

Canned and bottled fruit

and vegetables

E 326 Potassium lactate

Quantum satis

Canned and bottled fruit

and vegetables

E 327 Calcium lactate

Quantum satis

Canned and bottled fruit

and vegetables

E 330 Citric acid

Quantum satis

Canned and bottled fruit

and vegetables

E 331 Sodium citrates

Quantum satis

Canned and bottled fruit

and vegetables

E 332 Potassium citrates

Quantum satis

Canned and bottled fruit

and vegetables

E 333 Calcium citrates

Quantum satis

Foodstuff

Additive

Maximum level

E 334 Tartaric acid

E 335 Sodium tartrates

E 336 Potassium tartrates

E 337 Sodium potassium

tartrate

E 509 Calcium chloride

E 575 Glucono-delta-

lactone

Foodstuff

Additive

Maximum level

Gehakt

E 300 Ascorbic acid

Quantum satis

Gehakt

E 301 Sodium ascorbate

Quantum satis

Gehakt

E 302 Calcium ascorbate

Quantum satis

Gehakt

E 330 Citric acid

Quantum satis

Gehakt

E 331 Sodium citrates

Quantum satis

Gehakt

E 332 Potassium citrates

Quantum satis

Gehakt

E 333 Calcium citrates

Quantum satis

Pre-packed preparations of

fresh minced meat

E 300 Ascorbic acid

Quantum satis

Pre-packed preparations of

fresh minced meat

E 301 Sodium ascorbate

Quantum satis

Pre-packed preparations of

fresh minced meat

E 302 Calcium ascorbate

Quantum satis

Pre-packed preparations of

fresh minced meat

E 330 Citric acid

Quantum satis

Pre-packed preparations of

fresh minced meat

E 331 Sodium citrates

Quantum satis

Pre-packed preparations of

fresh minced meat

E 332 Potassium citrates

Quantum satis

Pre-packed preparations of

fresh minced meat

E 333 Calcium citrates

Quantum satis

Bread prepared solely with

the following ingredients: wheat flour, water, yeast or leaven, salt

E 260 Acetic acid

Quantum satis

Bread prepared solely with

the following ingredients: wheat flour, water, yeast or leaven, salt

E 261 Potassium acetate

Quantum satis

Bread prepared solely with

the following ingredients: wheat flour, water, yeast or leaven, salt

E 262 Sodium acetates

Quantum satis

Bread prepared solely with

the following ingredients: wheat flour, water, yeast or leaven, salt

E 263 Calcium acetate

Quantum satis

Bread prepared solely with

the following ingredients: wheat flour, water, yeast or leaven, salt

E 270 Lactic acid

Quantum satis

Bread prepared solely with

the following ingredients: wheat flour, water, yeast or leaven, salt

E 300 Ascorbic acid

Quantum satis

Bread prepared solely with

the following ingredients: wheat flour, water, yeast or leaven, salt

E 301 Sodium ascorbate

Quantum satis

Bread prepared solely with

the following ingredients: wheat flour, water, yeast or leaven, salt

E 302 Calcium ascorbate

Quantum satis

Bread prepared solely with

the following ingredients: wheat flour, water, yeast or leaven, salt

E 304 Fatty acid esters of

ascorbic acid

Quantum satis

Bread prepared solely with

the following ingredients: wheat flour, water, yeast or leaven, salt

E 322 Lecithins

Quantum satis

Bread prepared solely with

the following ingredients: wheat flour, water, yeast or leaven, salt

E 325 Sodium lactate

Quantum satis

Bread prepared solely with

the following ingredients: wheat flour, water, yeast or leaven, salt

E 326 Potassium lactate

Quantum satis

Bread prepared solely with

the following ingredients: wheat flour, water, yeast or leaven, salt

E 327 Calcium lactate

Quantum satis

Bread prepared solely with

the following ingredients: wheat flour, water, yeast or leaven, salt

E 471 Mono- and

diglycerides of fatty acids

Quantum satis

Bread prepared solely with

the following ingredients: wheat flour, water, yeast or leaven, salt

E 472a Acetic acid esters of

mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

Quantum satis

Bread prepared solely with

the following ingredients: wheat flour, water, yeast or leaven, salt

E 472d Tartaric acid esters

of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

Quantum satis

Bread prepared solely with

the following ingredients: wheat flour, water, yeast or leaven, salt

E 472e Mono- and diacetyl

tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

Quantum satis

Bread prepared solely with

the following ingredients: wheat flour, water, yeast or leaven, salt

E 472f Mixed acetic and

tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

Quantum satis

Foodstuff

Additive

Maximum level

Pain courant français

E 260 Acetic acid

Quantum satis

Pain courant français

E 261 Potassium acetate

Quantum satis

Pain courant français

E 262 Sodium acetates

Quantum satis

Pain courant français

E 263 Calcium acetate

Quantum satis

Pain courant français

E 270 Lactic acid

Quantum satis

Pain courant français

E 300 Ascorbic acid

Quantum satis

Pain courant français

E 301 Sodium ascorbate

Quantum satis

Pain courant français

E 302 Calcium ascorbate

Quantum satis

Pain courant français

E 304 Fatty acid esters of

ascorbic acid

Quantum satis

Pain courant français

E 322 Lecithins

Quantum satis

Pain courant français

E 325 Sodium lactate

Quantum satis

Pain courant français

E 326 Potassium lactate

Quantum satis

Pain courant français

E 327 Calcium lactate

Quantum satis

Pain courant français

E 471 Mono- and

diglycerides of fatty acids

Quantum satis

Fresh pasta

E 270 Lactic acid

Quantum satis

Fresh pasta

E 300 Ascorbic acid

Quantum satis

Fresh pasta

E 301 Sodium ascorbate

Quantum satis

Fresh pasta

E 322 Lecithins

Quantum satis

Fresh pasta

E 330 Citric acid

Quantum satis

Fresh pasta

E 334 Tartaric acid

Quantum satis

Fresh pasta

E 471 Mono- and

diglycerides of fatty acids

Quantum satis

Fresh pasta

E 575 Glucono-delta-

lactone

Quantum satis

Wines and sparkling wines

and partially fermented grape must

Additives authorised:

In accordance with

Regulations (EEC) No

822/87 (2), (EEC) No

4252/88 (3), (EEC) No

2332/92 (4) and (EEC) No

1873/84 (5) and their implementing regulations,

In accordance with

Regulation (EEC) No

1873/84 authorizing the offer or disposal for direct

pro memoria

Foodstuff

Additive

Maximum level

human consumption of

certain imported wines which may have undergone oenological processes not provided for in Regulation (EEC) No 337/79

Beer

E 270 Lactic acid

Quantum satis

Beer

E 300 Ascorbic acid

Quantum satis

Beer

E 301 Sodium ascorbate

Quantum satis

Beer

E 330 Citric acid

Quantum satis

Beer

E 414 Acacia gum

Quantum satis

Foie gras, foie gras entier, blocs de foie gras

E 300 Ascorbic acid

Quantum satis

Foie gras, foie gras entier, blocs de foie gras

E 301 Sodium ascorbate

Quantum satis

Pineapple and passion fruit

juices and nectars

E 440 Pectins

3 g/l

Sliced and grated ripened

cheese

E 170 Calcium carbonates

Quantum satis

Sliced and grated ripened

cheese

E 504 Magnesium

carbonates

Quantum satis

Sliced and grated ripened

cheese

E 509 Calcium chloride

Quantum satis

Sliced and grated ripened

cheese

E 575 Glucono-delta-

lactone

Quantum satis

Sliced and grated ripened

cheese

E 460 Celluloses

Quantum satis

Soured-cream butter

E 500 Sodium carbonates

Quantum satis

E No

Name

Abbreviation

E 200

Sorbic acid

Sa

E 202

Potassium sorbate

Sa

E 203

Calcium sorbate

Sa

E 210

Benzoic acid

Ba (6)

E 211

Sodium benzoate

Ba (6)

E 212

Potassium benzoate

Ba (6)

E 213

Calcium benzoate

Ba (6)

E 214

Ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate

PHB

E 215

Sodium ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate

PHB

E 216

Propyl p-hydroxybenzoate

PHB

E 217

Sodium propyl p-hydroxybenzoate

PHB

E 218

Methyl p-hydroxybenzoate

PHB

E 219

Sodium methyl p-hydroxybenzoate

PHB

Foodstuff

Maximum level (mg/kg or mg/l as appropriate)

Foodstuff

Sa

Ba

PHB

Sa+Ba

Sa+PHB

Sa+Ba+PHB

Wine-based flavoured

drinks including products covered by Regulation (EEC) No

1601/91

200

Non-alcoholic flavoured drinks (7)

300

150

250 Sa

+

150 Ba

Liquid tea concentrates

and liquid fruit and herbal infusion concentrates

600

Grape juice,

unfermented, for sacramental use

2000

Wines as referred to in

Regulation (EEC) No

822/87; alcohol-free wine; fruit wine (including alcohol-free); Made wine; cider and perry (including

alcohol-free)

200

Sød…Saft or sødet…Saft

500

200

Alcohol-free beer in keg

200

Mead

200

Spirits with less than 15

% alcohol by volume

200

200

400

Fillings of ravioli and

similar products

1000

Low-sugar jams, jellies,

marmalades and similar low calorie or sugar-free products and other fruit- based spreads Mermeladas

500

1000

Candied, crystallized

and glace fruit and vegetables

1000

Dried fruit

1000

Frugtgrød and Rote

1000

500

Foodstuff

Maximum level (mg/kg or mg/l as appropriate)

Foodstuff

Sa

Ba

PHB

Sa+Ba

Sa+PHB

Sa+Ba+PHB

Grütze

Fruit and vegetable

preparations including fruit-based sauces, excluding purée, mousse, compote, salads and similar products, canned or bottled

1000

Vegetables in vinegar,

brine or oil (excluding olives)

2000

Potato dough and pre-

fried potato slices

2000

Gnocchi

1000

Polenta

200

Olives and olive-based

preparations

1000

500

1000

Jelly coatings of meat

products (cooked, cured or dried); Pâté

1000

Surface treatment of

dried meat products

quantum satis

Semi-preserved fish

products including fish roe products

2000

Salted, dried fish

200

Shrimps, cooked

2000

Crangon crangon and

Crangon vulgaris, cooked

6000

Cheese, pre-packed,

sliced

1000

Unripened cheese

1000

Processed cheese

2000

Layered cheese and

cheese with added foodstuffs

1000

Non-heat-treated dairy- based desserts

300

Curdled milk

1000

Liquid egg (white, yolk

or whole egg)

5000

Dehydrated,

1000

Foodstuff

Maximum level (mg/kg or mg/l as appropriate)

Foodstuff

Sa

Ba

PHB

Sa+Ba

Sa+PHB

Sa+Ba+PHB

concentrated, frozen and

deep-frozen egg products

Pre-packed sliced bread

and rye bread

2000

Partially baked, pre-

packed bakery wares intended for retail sale

2000

Fine bakery wares with

a water activity of more than 0.65

2000

Cereal- or potato-based

snacks and coated nuts

1000

(max

300

PHB)

Batters

2000

Confectionery

(excluding chocolate)

1500 (max

300 PHB)

Chewing gum

1500

Toppings (syrups for

pancakes, flavoured syrups for milkshakes and ice cream; similar products)

1000

Fat emulsions

(excluding butter) with a fat content of 60 % or more

1000

Fat emulsions with a fat

content less than 60 %

2000

Emulsified sauces with

a fat content of 60 % or more

1000

500

1000

Emulsified sauces with

a fat content less than

60 %

2000

1000

2000

Non-emulsified sauces

1000

Prepared salads

1500

Mustard

1000

Seasonings and

condiments

1000

Liquid soups and broths

(excluding canned)

500

Aspic

1000

500

Foodstuff

Maximum level (mg/kg or mg/l as appropriate)

Foodstuff

Sa

Ba

PHB

Sa+Ba

Sa+PHB

Sa+Ba+PHB

Liquid dietary food

supplements

2000

Dietetic foods intended

for special medical purposes excluding foods for infants and young children as referred to in Directive

89/398/EEC (8) – dietetic formulae for weight control intended to replace total daily food intake or an individual meal

1500

..Mehu and

Makeutettu…Mehu

500

200

Analogues of meat, fish,

crustaceans and cephalopods and cheese based on protein

2000

Dulce de membrillo

1000

Marmelada

1500

Ostkaka

2000

Pasha

1000

Semmelknödelteig

2000

Cheese and cheese

analogues (surface treatment only)

quantum satis

Cooked red beet

2000

Collagen-based casings

with a water activity greater than 0.6

quantum satis

E No

Name

E 220

Sulphur dioxide

E 221

Sodium sulphite

E 222

Sodium hydrogen sulphite

E 223

Sodium metabisulphite

E 224

Potassium metabisulphite

E 226

Calcium sulphite

E 227

Calcium hydrogen sulphite

E 228

Potassium hydrogen sulphite

Foodstuff

Maximum level (mg/kg or mg/l as appropriate). Expressed as SO2

Burger meat with a minimum vegetable and/or

cereal content of 4 %

450

Foodstuff

Maximum level (mg/kg or mg/l as appropriate). Expressed as SO2

Breakfast sausages

450

Longaniza fresca and butifarra fresca

450

Dried salted fish of the ‘Gadidae’ species

200

Crustaceans and cephalopods:

- fresh, frozen and deep-frozen

- crustaceans, panaeidae solenceridae,

aristeidae family:

up to 80 units

between 80 and 120 units over 120 units

- cooked

150 (9)

150 (9)

200 (9)

300 (9)

50 (9)

Dry biscuit

50

Starches (excluding starches for weaning foods,

follow-on formulae and infant formulae)

50

Sago

30

Pearl barley

30

Dehydrated potatoes

400

Cereal- and potato-based snacks

50

Peeled potatoes

50

Processed potatoes (including frozen and deep-

frozen potatoes)

100

Potato dough

100

White vegetables, dried

400

White vegetables, processed (including frozen and

deep-frozen white vegetables)

50

Dried ginger

150

Dried tomatoes

200

Horseradish pulp

800

Onion, garlic and shallot pulp

300

Vegetables and fruits in vinegar, oil or brine

(except olives and golden peppers in brine)

100

Golden peppers in brine

500

Processed mushrooms (including frozen

mushrooms)

50

Dried mushrooms

100

Dried fruits

- apricots, peaches, grapes, prunes and figs

- bananas

- apples and pears

- other (including nuts in shell)

2000

1000

600

500

Dried coconut

50

Foodstuff

Maximum level (mg/kg or mg/l as appropriate). Expressed as SO2

Candied, crystallized or glace fruit, vegetables,

angelica and citrus peel

100

Jam, jelly and marmalade as defined in L.N.

79/1999 (except extra jam and extra jelly) and other similar fruit spreads including low-calorie products

50

Jams, jellies and marmalades made with sulphited

fruit

100

Fruit-based pie fillings

100

Citrus-juice-based seasonings

200

Concentrated grape juice for home wine-making

2000

Mostarda di frutta

100

Jellying fruit extract, liquid pectin for sale to the

final consumer

800

Bottled whiteheart cherries, rehydrated dried fruit

and lychees

100

Bottled, sliced lemon

250

Sugars as defined in L.N. 77/1999 except glucose

syrup, whether or not dehydrated

10

Glucose syrup, whether or not dehydrated

20

Treacle and molasses

70

Other sugars

40

Toppings (syrups for pancakes, flavoured syrups

for milkshakes and ice cream; similar products)

40

Orange, grapefruit, apple and pineapple juice for

bulk dispensing in catering establishments

50

Lime and lemon juice

350

Concentrates based on fruit juice and containing

not less than 2.5 % barley (barley water)

350

Other concentrates based on fruit juice or

comminuted fruit; Capilé groselha

250

Non-alcoholic flavoured drinks containing fruit

juice

20

(carry-over from concentrates only)

Non-alcoholic flavoured drinks containing at least

235 g/l glucose syrup

50

Grape juice, unfermented, for sacramental use

70

Glucose syrup-based confectionery

50

(carry-over from the glucose syrup only)

Beer including low-alcohol and alcohol-free beer

20

Beer with a second fermentation in the cask

50

Wines

In accordance with Regulations

(EEC) No 822/87, (EEC) No

Foodstuff

Maximum level (mg/kg or mg/l as appropriate). Expressed as SO2

4252/88, (EEC) No 2332/92 and

(EEC) No 1873/84 and their implementing regulations;

(pro memoria) in accordance with Regulation (EEC) No 1873/84 authorizing the offer or disposal for direct human consumption of certain imported wines which may have undergone oenological processes not provided for in Regulation (EEC) No 337/79.

Alcohol-free wine

200

Made wine

260

Cider, perry, fruit wine, sparkling fruit wine

(including alcohol-free products)

200

Mead

200

Fermentation vinegar

170

Mustard, excluding Dijon mustard

250

Dijon mustard

500

Gelatin

50

Vegetable- and cereal-protein-based meat, fish and

crustacean analogues

200

Analogues of meat, fish and crustaceans based on

protein

200

Marinated nuts

50

Vacuum packed sweetcorn

100

Distilled alcoholic beverages containing whole

pears

50

E No

Name

Foodstuff

Maximum level

E 230

Biphenyl, diphenyl

Surface treatment of

citrus fruits

70 mg/kg

E 231

Orthophenyl phenol

Surface treatment of

citrus fruits

12 mg/kg individually or

in combination expressed as orthophenyl phenol

E 232

Sodium orthophenyl

phenol

Surface treatment of

citrus fruits

12 mg/kg individually or

in combination expressed as orthophenyl phenol

E 234

Nisin (10)

Semolina and tapioca

puddings and similar products

3 mg/kg

E 234

Nisin (10)

Ripened cheese and

processed cheese

12.5 mg/kg

E 234

Nisin (10)

Clotted cream

10 mg/kg

E 234

Nisin (10)

Mascarpone

10 mg/kg

E 235

Natamycin

Surface treatment of:

- hard, semi-hard and semi-soft cheese

- dried, cured sausages

1 mg/dm2 surface (not

present at a depth of 5 mm)

E 239

Hexamethylene

tetramine

Provolone cheese

25 mg/kg residual

amount, expressed as formaldehyde

E 242

Dimethyl dicarbonate

Non-alcoholic flavoured

drinks

Alcohol-free wine

Liquid tea concentrate

250 mg/l ingoing

amount, residues not detectable

E 284

Boric acid

Sturgeons’ eggs (Caviar)

4 g/kg, expressed as

boric acid

E 285

Sodium tetraborate

(Borax)

Sturgeons’ eggs (Caviar)

4 g/kg, expressed as

boric acid

E No

Name

Foodstuff

Indicative ingoing amount

Residual amount

mg/kg

E 249

E 250

Potassium nitrite (11)

Sodium nitrite (11)

Non-heat-treated, cured,

dried meat products

150 (12)

50 (13)

E 249

E 250

Potassium nitrite (11)

Sodium nitrite (11)

Other cured meat products

Canned meat products

Foie gras, foie gras entier, blocs de foie gras

150 (12)

100 (13)

E 249

E 250

Potassium nitrite (11)

Sodium nitrite (11)

Cured bacon

175 (13)

E 251

Sodium nitrate

Cured meat products

Canned meat products

300

250 (14)

E 251

Sodium nitrate

Foie gras, foie gras entier, blocs de foie gras

50 (14)

E 252

Potassium nitrate

Hard, semi-hard and semi-

soft cheese

Dairy-based cheese analogue

50 (14)

E 252

Potassium nitrate

Pickled herring and sprat

200 (15)

E 252

Potassium nitrate

Foie gras, foie gras entier, blocs de foie gras

50 (14)

E No

Name

Foodstuff

Maximum level

E 280

E 281

E 282

E 283

Propionic acid

Sodium propionate Calcium propionate Potassium propionate

Pre-packed sliced bread and rye

bread

3000 mg/kg

expressed as propionic acid

E 280

E 281

E 282

E 283

Propionic acid

Sodium propionate Calcium propionate Potassium propionate

Energy-reduced bread

Partially baked, pre-packed bread

Pre-packed fine bakery wares (including flour confectionery) with a water activity of more than 0.65

Pre-packed Rolls, and pitta

2000 mg/kg

expressed as propionic acid

E 280

E 281

E 282

E 283

Propionic acid

Sodium propionate Calcium propionate Potassium propionate

Christmas pudding

Pre-packed bread

1000 mg/kg

expressed as propionic acid

E 280

E 281

E 282

E 283

Propionic acid

Sodium propionate Calcium propionate Potassium propionate

Pre-packed pølsebrød, boller and

dansk flutes

2000 mg/kg

expressed as propionic acid

E No

Name

Foodstuff

Maximum level

Cheese and cheese analogues

(surface treatment only)

quantum satis

E 1105

Lysozyme

Ripened cheese

quantum satis

E No

Name

Foodstuff

Maximum level (mg/kg)

E 310

E 311

E 312

E 320

E 321

Propyl gallate

Octyl gallate

Dodecyl gallate

Butylated hydroxyanisole

(BHA)

Butylated hydroxytoluene

(BHT)

Fats and oils for the professional

manufacture of heat-treated foodstuffs

Frying oil and frying fat, excluding olive pomace oil

Lard; fish oil; beef, poultry and sheep fat

200 * (gallates and BHA,

individually or in combination)

100 * (BHT) both expressed on fat

E 310

E 311

E 312

E 320

E 321

Propyl gallate

Octyl gallate

Dodecyl gallate

Butylated hydroxyanisole

(BHA)

Butylated hydroxytoluene

(BHT)

Cake mixes

Cereal-based snack foods

Milk powder for vending machines

Dehydrated soups and broths

Sauces Dehydrated meat Processed nuts

Seasonings and condiments

Pre-cooked cereals

200 (gallates and BHA,

individually or in combination)

E 310

E 311

E 312

E 320

E 321

Propyl gallate

Octyl gallate

Dodecyl gallate

Butylated hydroxyanisole

(BHA)

Butylated hydroxytoluene

(BHT)

Dehydrated potatoes

25 (gallates and BHA,

individually or in combination)

E 310

E 311

E 312

E 320

E 321

Propyl gallate

Octyl gallate

Dodecyl gallate

Butylated hydroxyanisole

(BHA)

Butylated hydroxytoluene

(BHT)

Chewing gum

Dietary supplements

400 (gallates, BHT and

BHA, individually or in combination)

E 315

E 316

Erythorbic acid

Sodium erythorbate

Semi-preserved and preserved

meat products

500 expressed as erythorbic

acid

E 315

E 316

Erythorbic acid

Sodium erythorbate

Preserved and semi-preserved

fish products

Frozen and deep-frozen fish with red skin

1500 expressed as

erythorbic acid

E No

Name

Foodstuff

Maximum level

E 297

Fumaric acid

(pro memoria)

Wine in accordance with

Regulation (EEC) No

1873/84 authorizing the offer or disposal for direct human consumption of certain imported wines which may have undergone oenological processes not provided for in Regulation (EEC) No

337/79

E 297

Fumaric acid

Fillings and toppings for

fine bakery wares

2.5 mg/kg

E 297

Fumaric acid

Sugar confectionery

1 g/kg

E 297

Fumaric acid

Gel-like desserts

Fruit-flavoured desserts Dry powdered dessert mixes

4 g/kg

E 297

Fumaric acid

Instant powders for fruit

based drinks

1 g/l

E 297

Fumaric acid

Instant powders for

preparation of flavoured tea and herbal infusions

1 g/kg

E 297

Fumaric acid

Chewing gum

2 g/kg

In the following applications the indicated maximum

levels of phosphoric acid and the phosphates E 338, E

339, E 340, E 341, E 343, E 450, E 451 and E 452 may be added individually or in combination (expressed as P2O5):

E 338

E 339

Phosphoric acid

Sodium phosphates

i) Monosodium phosphate

ii) Disodium phosphate

Non-alcoholic flavoured

drinks

700 mg/l

E 338

E 339

Phosphoric acid

Sodium phosphates

i) Monosodium phosphate

ii) Disodium phosphate

Sterilised and UHT milk

1 g/l

E 338

E 339

Phosphoric acid

Sodium phosphates

i) Monosodium phosphate

ii) Disodium phosphate

Candied fruits

800 mg/kg

E 338

E 339

Phosphoric acid

Sodium phosphates

i) Monosodium phosphate

ii) Disodium phosphate

Fruit preparations

800 mg/kg

E 338

E 339

Phosphoric acid

Sodium phosphates

i) Monosodium phosphate

ii) Disodium phosphate

Partly dehydrated milk

with less than 28 % solids

1 g/kg

E No

Name

Foodstuff

Maximum level

E 340

E341

E 343

E 450

E 451

iii) Trisodium

phosphate

Potassium phosphates

i) Monopotassium phosphate

ii) Dipotassium phosphate

iii) Tripotassium phosphate

Calcium phosphate

i) Monocalcium phosphate

ii) Dicalcium phosphate

iii) Tricalcium phosphate

Magnesium phosphates

i) Monomagnesium phosphate

ii) Dimagnesium phosphate

Diphosphates

i) Disodium diphosphate

ii) Trisodium diphosphate

iii) Tetrasodium diphosphate

v) Tetrapotassium phosphate

vi) Dicalcium diphosphate

vii) Calcium dihydrogen diphosphate

Triphosphates

i) Pentasodium triphosphate

ii) Pentapotassium triphosphate

Partly dehydrated milk

with more than 28 % solids

1.5 g/kg

E 340

E341

E 343

E 450

E 451

iii) Trisodium

phosphate

Potassium phosphates

i) Monopotassium phosphate

ii) Dipotassium phosphate

iii) Tripotassium phosphate

Calcium phosphate

i) Monocalcium phosphate

ii) Dicalcium phosphate

iii) Tricalcium phosphate

Magnesium phosphates

i) Monomagnesium phosphate

ii) Dimagnesium phosphate

Diphosphates

i) Disodium diphosphate

ii) Trisodium diphosphate

iii) Tetrasodium diphosphate

v) Tetrapotassium phosphate

vi) Dicalcium diphosphate

vii) Calcium dihydrogen diphosphate

Triphosphates

i) Pentasodium triphosphate

ii) Pentapotassium triphosphate

Dried milk and dried

skimmed milk

2.5 g/kg

E 340

E341

E 343

E 450

E 451

iii) Trisodium

phosphate

Potassium phosphates

i) Monopotassium phosphate

ii) Dipotassium phosphate

iii) Tripotassium phosphate

Calcium phosphate

i) Monocalcium phosphate

ii) Dicalcium phosphate

iii) Tricalcium phosphate

Magnesium phosphates

i) Monomagnesium phosphate

ii) Dimagnesium phosphate

Diphosphates

i) Disodium diphosphate

ii) Trisodium diphosphate

iii) Tetrasodium diphosphate

v) Tetrapotassium phosphate

vi) Dicalcium diphosphate

vii) Calcium dihydrogen diphosphate

Triphosphates

i) Pentasodium triphosphate

ii) Pentapotassium triphosphate

Pasteurised, sterilised and

UHT creams

5 g/kg

E 340

E341

E 343

E 450

E 451

iii) Trisodium

phosphate

Potassium phosphates

i) Monopotassium phosphate

ii) Dipotassium phosphate

iii) Tripotassium phosphate

Calcium phosphate

i) Monocalcium phosphate

ii) Dicalcium phosphate

iii) Tricalcium phosphate

Magnesium phosphates

i) Monomagnesium phosphate

ii) Dimagnesium phosphate

Diphosphates

i) Disodium diphosphate

ii) Trisodium diphosphate

iii) Tetrasodium diphosphate

v) Tetrapotassium phosphate

vi) Dicalcium diphosphate

vii) Calcium dihydrogen diphosphate

Triphosphates

i) Pentasodium triphosphate

ii) Pentapotassium triphosphate

Whipped cream and

vegetable fat analogues

5 g/kg

E 340

E341

E 343

E 450

E 451

iii) Trisodium

phosphate

Potassium phosphates

i) Monopotassium phosphate

ii) Dipotassium phosphate

iii) Tripotassium phosphate

Calcium phosphate

i) Monocalcium phosphate

ii) Dicalcium phosphate

iii) Tricalcium phosphate

Magnesium phosphates

i) Monomagnesium phosphate

ii) Dimagnesium phosphate

Diphosphates

i) Disodium diphosphate

ii) Trisodium diphosphate

iii) Tetrasodium diphosphate

v) Tetrapotassium phosphate

vi) Dicalcium diphosphate

vii) Calcium dihydrogen diphosphate

Triphosphates

i) Pentasodium triphosphate

ii) Pentapotassium triphosphate

Unripened cheese (except

Mozzarella)

2 g/kg

E 340

E341

E 343

E 450

E 451

iii) Trisodium

phosphate

Potassium phosphates

i) Monopotassium phosphate

ii) Dipotassium phosphate

iii) Tripotassium phosphate

Calcium phosphate

i) Monocalcium phosphate

ii) Dicalcium phosphate

iii) Tricalcium phosphate

Magnesium phosphates

i) Monomagnesium phosphate

ii) Dimagnesium phosphate

Diphosphates

i) Disodium diphosphate

ii) Trisodium diphosphate

iii) Tetrasodium diphosphate

v) Tetrapotassium phosphate

vi) Dicalcium diphosphate

vii) Calcium dihydrogen diphosphate

Triphosphates

i) Pentasodium triphosphate

ii) Pentapotassium triphosphate

Processed cheese and

processed cheese analogues

20 g/kg

E 340

E341

E 343

E 450

E 451

iii) Trisodium

phosphate

Potassium phosphates

i) Monopotassium phosphate

ii) Dipotassium phosphate

iii) Tripotassium phosphate

Calcium phosphate

i) Monocalcium phosphate

ii) Dicalcium phosphate

iii) Tricalcium phosphate

Magnesium phosphates

i) Monomagnesium phosphate

ii) Dimagnesium phosphate

Diphosphates

i) Disodium diphosphate

ii) Trisodium diphosphate

iii) Tetrasodium diphosphate

v) Tetrapotassium phosphate

vi) Dicalcium diphosphate

vii) Calcium dihydrogen diphosphate

Triphosphates

i) Pentasodium triphosphate

ii) Pentapotassium triphosphate

Meat products

5 g/kg

E 340

E341

E 343

E 450

E 451

iii) Trisodium

phosphate

Potassium phosphates

i) Monopotassium phosphate

ii) Dipotassium phosphate

iii) Tripotassium phosphate

Calcium phosphate

i) Monocalcium phosphate

ii) Dicalcium phosphate

iii) Tricalcium phosphate

Magnesium phosphates

i) Monomagnesium phosphate

ii) Dimagnesium phosphate

Diphosphates

i) Disodium diphosphate

ii) Trisodium diphosphate

iii) Tetrasodium diphosphate

v) Tetrapotassium phosphate

vi) Dicalcium diphosphate

vii) Calcium dihydrogen diphosphate

Triphosphates

i) Pentasodium triphosphate

ii) Pentapotassium triphosphate

Sport drinks and prepared

table waters

0.5 g/l

E 340

E341

E 343

E 450

E 451

iii) Trisodium

phosphate

Potassium phosphates

i) Monopotassium phosphate

ii) Dipotassium phosphate

iii) Tripotassium phosphate

Calcium phosphate

i) Monocalcium phosphate

ii) Dicalcium phosphate

iii) Tricalcium phosphate

Magnesium phosphates

i) Monomagnesium phosphate

ii) Dimagnesium phosphate

Diphosphates

i) Disodium diphosphate

ii) Trisodium diphosphate

iii) Tetrasodium diphosphate

v) Tetrapotassium phosphate

vi) Dicalcium diphosphate

vii) Calcium dihydrogen diphosphate

Triphosphates

i) Pentasodium triphosphate

ii) Pentapotassium triphosphate

Dietary supplements

quantum satis

E 340

E341

E 343

E 450

E 451

iii) Trisodium

phosphate

Potassium phosphates

i) Monopotassium phosphate

ii) Dipotassium phosphate

iii) Tripotassium phosphate

Calcium phosphate

i) Monocalcium phosphate

ii) Dicalcium phosphate

iii) Tricalcium phosphate

Magnesium phosphates

i) Monomagnesium phosphate

ii) Dimagnesium phosphate

Diphosphates

i) Disodium diphosphate

ii) Trisodium diphosphate

iii) Tetrasodium diphosphate

v) Tetrapotassium phosphate

vi) Dicalcium diphosphate

vii) Calcium dihydrogen diphosphate

Triphosphates

i) Pentasodium triphosphate

ii) Pentapotassium triphosphate

Salt and its substitutes

10 g/kg

E 340

E341

E 343

E 450

E 451

iii) Trisodium

phosphate

Potassium phosphates

i) Monopotassium phosphate

ii) Dipotassium phosphate

iii) Tripotassium phosphate

Calcium phosphate

i) Monocalcium phosphate

ii) Dicalcium phosphate

iii) Tricalcium phosphate

Magnesium phosphates

i) Monomagnesium phosphate

ii) Dimagnesium phosphate

Diphosphates

i) Disodium diphosphate

ii) Trisodium diphosphate

iii) Tetrasodium diphosphate

v) Tetrapotassium phosphate

vi) Dicalcium diphosphate

vii) Calcium dihydrogen diphosphate

Triphosphates

i) Pentasodium triphosphate

ii) Pentapotassium triphosphate

Vegetable protein drinks

20 g/l

E 340

E341

E 343

E 450

E 451

iii) Trisodium

phosphate

Potassium phosphates

i) Monopotassium phosphate

ii) Dipotassium phosphate

iii) Tripotassium phosphate

Calcium phosphate

i) Monocalcium phosphate

ii) Dicalcium phosphate

iii) Tricalcium phosphate

Magnesium phosphates

i) Monomagnesium phosphate

ii) Dimagnesium phosphate

Diphosphates

i) Disodium diphosphate

ii) Trisodium diphosphate

iii) Tetrasodium diphosphate

v) Tetrapotassium phosphate

vi) Dicalcium diphosphate

vii) Calcium dihydrogen diphosphate

Triphosphates

i) Pentasodium triphosphate

ii) Pentapotassium triphosphate

Beverage whiteners

30 g/kg

E 340

E341

E 343

E 450

E 451

iii) Trisodium

phosphate

Potassium phosphates

i) Monopotassium phosphate

ii) Dipotassium phosphate

iii) Tripotassium phosphate

Calcium phosphate

i) Monocalcium phosphate

ii) Dicalcium phosphate

iii) Tricalcium phosphate

Magnesium phosphates

i) Monomagnesium phosphate

ii) Dimagnesium phosphate

Diphosphates

i) Disodium diphosphate

ii) Trisodium diphosphate

iii) Tetrasodium diphosphate

v) Tetrapotassium phosphate

vi) Dicalcium diphosphate

vii) Calcium dihydrogen diphosphate

Triphosphates

i) Pentasodium triphosphate

ii) Pentapotassium triphosphate

Beverage whiteners for

vending machines

50 g/kg

E 340

E341

E 343

E 450

E 451

iii) Trisodium

phosphate

Potassium phosphates

i) Monopotassium phosphate

ii) Dipotassium phosphate

iii) Tripotassium phosphate

Calcium phosphate

i) Monocalcium phosphate

ii) Dicalcium phosphate

iii) Tricalcium phosphate

Magnesium phosphates

i) Monomagnesium phosphate

ii) Dimagnesium phosphate

Diphosphates

i) Disodium diphosphate

ii) Trisodium diphosphate

iii) Tetrasodium diphosphate

v) Tetrapotassium phosphate

vi) Dicalcium diphosphate

vii) Calcium dihydrogen diphosphate

Triphosphates

i) Pentasodium triphosphate

ii) Pentapotassium triphosphate

Edible ices

1 g/kg

E 340

E341

E 343

E 450

E 451

iii) Trisodium

phosphate

Potassium phosphates

i) Monopotassium phosphate

ii) Dipotassium phosphate

iii) Tripotassium phosphate

Calcium phosphate

i) Monocalcium phosphate

ii) Dicalcium phosphate

iii) Tricalcium phosphate

Magnesium phosphates

i) Monomagnesium phosphate

ii) Dimagnesium phosphate

Diphosphates

i) Disodium diphosphate

ii) Trisodium diphosphate

iii) Tetrasodium diphosphate

v) Tetrapotassium phosphate

vi) Dicalcium diphosphate

vii) Calcium dihydrogen diphosphate

Triphosphates

i) Pentasodium triphosphate

ii) Pentapotassium triphosphate

Desserts

3 g/kg

E 340

E341

E 343

E 450

E 451

iii) Trisodium

phosphate

Potassium phosphates

i) Monopotassium phosphate

ii) Dipotassium phosphate

iii) Tripotassium phosphate

Calcium phosphate

i) Monocalcium phosphate

ii) Dicalcium phosphate

iii) Tricalcium phosphate

Magnesium phosphates

i) Monomagnesium phosphate

ii) Dimagnesium phosphate

Diphosphates

i) Disodium diphosphate

ii) Trisodium diphosphate

iii) Tetrasodium diphosphate

v) Tetrapotassium phosphate

vi) Dicalcium diphosphate

vii) Calcium dihydrogen diphosphate

Triphosphates

i) Pentasodium triphosphate

ii) Pentapotassium triphosphate

Dry powdered dessert

mixes

7 g/kg

E 340

E341

E 343

E 450

E 451

iii) Trisodium

phosphate

Potassium phosphates

i) Monopotassium phosphate

ii) Dipotassium phosphate

iii) Tripotassium phosphate

Calcium phosphate

i) Monocalcium phosphate

ii) Dicalcium phosphate

iii) Tricalcium phosphate

Magnesium phosphates

i) Monomagnesium phosphate

ii) Dimagnesium phosphate

Diphosphates

i) Disodium diphosphate

ii) Trisodium diphosphate

iii) Tetrasodium diphosphate

v) Tetrapotassium phosphate

vi) Dicalcium diphosphate

vii) Calcium dihydrogen diphosphate

Triphosphates

i) Pentasodium triphosphate

ii) Pentapotassium triphosphate

Fine bakery wares

20 g/kg

E 340

E341

E 343

E 450

E 451

iii) Trisodium

phosphate

Potassium phosphates

i) Monopotassium phosphate

ii) Dipotassium phosphate

iii) Tripotassium phosphate

Calcium phosphate

i) Monocalcium phosphate

ii) Dicalcium phosphate

iii) Tricalcium phosphate

Magnesium phosphates

i) Monomagnesium phosphate

ii) Dimagnesium phosphate

Diphosphates

i) Disodium diphosphate

ii) Trisodium diphosphate

iii) Tetrasodium diphosphate

v) Tetrapotassium phosphate

vi) Dicalcium diphosphate

vii) Calcium dihydrogen diphosphate

Triphosphates

i) Pentasodium triphosphate

ii) Pentapotassium triphosphate

Flour

2.5 g/kg

E 340

E341

E 343

E 450

E 451

iii) Trisodium

phosphate

Potassium phosphates

i) Monopotassium phosphate

ii) Dipotassium phosphate

iii) Tripotassium phosphate

Calcium phosphate

i) Monocalcium phosphate

ii) Dicalcium phosphate

iii) Tricalcium phosphate

Magnesium phosphates

i) Monomagnesium phosphate

ii) Dimagnesium phosphate

Diphosphates

i) Disodium diphosphate

ii) Trisodium diphosphate

iii) Tetrasodium diphosphate

v) Tetrapotassium phosphate

vi) Dicalcium diphosphate

vii) Calcium dihydrogen diphosphate

Triphosphates

i) Pentasodium triphosphate

ii) Pentapotassium triphosphate

Flour, self-raising

20 g/kg

E 340

E341

E 343

E 450

E 451

iii) Trisodium

phosphate

Potassium phosphates

i) Monopotassium phosphate

ii) Dipotassium phosphate

iii) Tripotassium phosphate

Calcium phosphate

i) Monocalcium phosphate

ii) Dicalcium phosphate

iii) Tricalcium phosphate

Magnesium phosphates

i) Monomagnesium phosphate

ii) Dimagnesium phosphate

Diphosphates

i) Disodium diphosphate

ii) Trisodium diphosphate

iii) Tetrasodium diphosphate

v) Tetrapotassium phosphate

vi) Dicalcium diphosphate

vii) Calcium dihydrogen diphosphate

Triphosphates

i) Pentasodium triphosphate

ii) Pentapotassium triphosphate

Soda bread

20 g/kg

E 340

E341

E 343

E 450

E 451

iii) Trisodium

phosphate

Potassium phosphates

i) Monopotassium phosphate

ii) Dipotassium phosphate

iii) Tripotassium phosphate

Calcium phosphate

i) Monocalcium phosphate

ii) Dicalcium phosphate

iii) Tricalcium phosphate

Magnesium phosphates

i) Monomagnesium phosphate

ii) Dimagnesium phosphate

Diphosphates

i) Disodium diphosphate

ii) Trisodium diphosphate

iii) Tetrasodium diphosphate

v) Tetrapotassium phosphate

vi) Dicalcium diphosphate

vii) Calcium dihydrogen diphosphate

Triphosphates

i) Pentasodium triphosphate

ii) Pentapotassium triphosphate

Liquid egg (white, yolk or

whole egg)

10 g/kg

E 340

E341

E 343

E 450

E 451

iii) Trisodium

phosphate

Potassium phosphates

i) Monopotassium phosphate

ii) Dipotassium phosphate

iii) Tripotassium phosphate

Calcium phosphate

i) Monocalcium phosphate

ii) Dicalcium phosphate

iii) Tricalcium phosphate

Magnesium phosphates

i) Monomagnesium phosphate

ii) Dimagnesium phosphate

Diphosphates

i) Disodium diphosphate

ii) Trisodium diphosphate

iii) Tetrasodium diphosphate

v) Tetrapotassium phosphate

vi) Dicalcium diphosphate

vii) Calcium dihydrogen diphosphate

Triphosphates

i) Pentasodium triphosphate

ii) Pentapotassium triphosphate

Sauces

5 g/kg

E 340

E341

E 343

E 450

E 451

iii) Trisodium

phosphate

Potassium phosphates

i) Monopotassium phosphate

ii) Dipotassium phosphate

iii) Tripotassium phosphate

Calcium phosphate

i) Monocalcium phosphate

ii) Dicalcium phosphate

iii) Tricalcium phosphate

Magnesium phosphates

i) Monomagnesium phosphate

ii) Dimagnesium phosphate

Diphosphates

i) Disodium diphosphate

ii) Trisodium diphosphate

iii) Tetrasodium diphosphate

v) Tetrapotassium phosphate

vi) Dicalcium diphosphate

vii) Calcium dihydrogen diphosphate

Triphosphates

i) Pentasodium triphosphate

ii) Pentapotassium triphosphate

Soups and broths

3 g/kg

E 340

E341

E 343

E 450

E 451

iii) Trisodium

phosphate

Potassium phosphates

i) Monopotassium phosphate

ii) Dipotassium phosphate

iii) Tripotassium phosphate

Calcium phosphate

i) Monocalcium phosphate

ii) Dicalcium phosphate

iii) Tricalcium phosphate

Magnesium phosphates

i) Monomagnesium phosphate

ii) Dimagnesium phosphate

Diphosphates

i) Disodium diphosphate

ii) Trisodium diphosphate

iii) Tetrasodium diphosphate

v) Tetrapotassium phosphate

vi) Dicalcium diphosphate

vii) Calcium dihydrogen diphosphate

Triphosphates

i) Pentasodium triphosphate

ii) Pentapotassium triphosphate

Instant tea and instant

herbal infusions

2 g/kg

E 340

E341

E 343

E 450

E 451

iii) Trisodium

phosphate

Potassium phosphates

i) Monopotassium phosphate

ii) Dipotassium phosphate

iii) Tripotassium phosphate

Calcium phosphate

i) Monocalcium phosphate

ii) Dicalcium phosphate

iii) Tricalcium phosphate

Magnesium phosphates

i) Monomagnesium phosphate

ii) Dimagnesium phosphate

Diphosphates

i) Disodium diphosphate

ii) Trisodium diphosphate

iii) Tetrasodium diphosphate

v) Tetrapotassium phosphate

vi) Dicalcium diphosphate

vii) Calcium dihydrogen diphosphate

Triphosphates

i) Pentasodium triphosphate

ii) Pentapotassium triphosphate

Cider and perry

2 g/l

E 340

E341

E 343

E 450

E 451

iii) Trisodium

phosphate

Potassium phosphates

i) Monopotassium phosphate

ii) Dipotassium phosphate

iii) Tripotassium phosphate

Calcium phosphate

i) Monocalcium phosphate

ii) Dicalcium phosphate

iii) Tricalcium phosphate

Magnesium phosphates

i) Monomagnesium phosphate

ii) Dimagnesium phosphate

Diphosphates

i) Disodium diphosphate

ii) Trisodium diphosphate

iii) Tetrasodium diphosphate

v) Tetrapotassium phosphate

vi) Dicalcium diphosphate

vii) Calcium dihydrogen diphosphate

Triphosphates

i) Pentasodium triphosphate

ii) Pentapotassium triphosphate

Chewing gum

quantum satis

E 340

E341

E 343

E 450

E 451

iii) Trisodium

phosphate

Potassium phosphates

i) Monopotassium phosphate

ii) Dipotassium phosphate

iii) Tripotassium phosphate

Calcium phosphate

i) Monocalcium phosphate

ii) Dicalcium phosphate

iii) Tricalcium phosphate

Magnesium phosphates

i) Monomagnesium phosphate

ii) Dimagnesium phosphate

Diphosphates

i) Disodium diphosphate

ii) Trisodium diphosphate

iii) Tetrasodium diphosphate

v) Tetrapotassium phosphate

vi) Dicalcium diphosphate

vii) Calcium dihydrogen diphosphate

Triphosphates

i) Pentasodium triphosphate

ii) Pentapotassium triphosphate

Dried powdered foodstuffs

10 g/kg

E 340

E341

E 343

E 450

E 451

iii) Trisodium

phosphate

Potassium phosphates

i) Monopotassium phosphate

ii) Dipotassium phosphate

iii) Tripotassium phosphate

Calcium phosphate

i) Monocalcium phosphate

ii) Dicalcium phosphate

iii) Tricalcium phosphate

Magnesium phosphates

i) Monomagnesium phosphate

ii) Dimagnesium phosphate

Diphosphates

i) Disodium diphosphate

ii) Trisodium diphosphate

iii) Tetrasodium diphosphate

v) Tetrapotassium phosphate

vi) Dicalcium diphosphate

vii) Calcium dihydrogen diphosphate

Triphosphates

i) Pentasodium triphosphate

ii) Pentapotassium triphosphate

Chocolate and malt dairy-

based drinks

2 g/l

E No

Name

Foodstuff

Maximum level

E 452

Polyphosphates

i) Sodium polyphosphate

ii) Potassium polyphosphate

iii) Sodium calcium polyphosphate

iv) Calcium polyphosphate

Alcoholic drinks

(excluding wine and beer)

1 g/l

E 452

Polyphosphates

i) Sodium polyphosphate

ii) Potassium polyphosphate

iii) Sodium calcium polyphosphate

iv) Calcium polyphosphate

Breakfast cereals

5 g/kg

E 452

Polyphosphates

i) Sodium polyphosphate

ii) Potassium polyphosphate

iii) Sodium calcium polyphosphate

iv) Calcium polyphosphate

Snacks

5 g/kg

E 452

Polyphosphates

i) Sodium polyphosphate

ii) Potassium polyphosphate

iii) Sodium calcium polyphosphate

iv) Calcium polyphosphate

Surimi

1 g/kg

E 452

Polyphosphates

i) Sodium polyphosphate

ii) Potassium polyphosphate

iii) Sodium calcium polyphosphate

iv) Calcium polyphosphate

Fish and crustacean paste

5 g/kg

E 452

Polyphosphates

i) Sodium polyphosphate

ii) Potassium polyphosphate

iii) Sodium calcium polyphosphate

iv) Calcium polyphosphate

Toppings (syrups for

pancakes, flavoured syrups for milkshakes and ice cream; similar products)

3 g/kg

E 452

Polyphosphates

i) Sodium polyphosphate

ii) Potassium polyphosphate

iii) Sodium calcium polyphosphate

iv) Calcium polyphosphate

Special formulae for

particular nutritional uses

5 g/kg

E 452

Polyphosphates

i) Sodium polyphosphate

ii) Potassium polyphosphate

iii) Sodium calcium polyphosphate

iv) Calcium polyphosphate

Glazings for meat and

vegetable products

4 g/kg

E 452

Polyphosphates

i) Sodium polyphosphate

ii) Potassium polyphosphate

iii) Sodium calcium polyphosphate

iv) Calcium polyphosphate

Sugar confectionery

5 g/kg

E 452

Polyphosphates

i) Sodium polyphosphate

ii) Potassium polyphosphate

iii) Sodium calcium polyphosphate

iv) Calcium polyphosphate

Icing sugar

10 g/kg

E 452

Polyphosphates

i) Sodium polyphosphate

ii) Potassium polyphosphate

iii) Sodium calcium polyphosphate

iv) Calcium polyphosphate

Noodles

2 g/kg

E 452

Polyphosphates

i) Sodium polyphosphate

ii) Potassium polyphosphate

iii) Sodium calcium polyphosphate

iv) Calcium polyphosphate

Batters

12 g/kg

E 452

Polyphosphates

i) Sodium polyphosphate

ii) Potassium polyphosphate

iii) Sodium calcium polyphosphate

iv) Calcium polyphosphate

Fillets of unprocessed fish,

frozen and deep-frozen

5 g/kg

E 452

Polyphosphates

i) Sodium polyphosphate

ii) Potassium polyphosphate

iii) Sodium calcium polyphosphate

iv) Calcium polyphosphate

Unprocessed and

processed molluscs and crustaceans frozen and deep-frozen

5 g/kg

E 452

Polyphosphates

i) Sodium polyphosphate

ii) Potassium polyphosphate

iii) Sodium calcium polyphosphate

iv) Calcium polyphosphate

Processed potato products

(including frozen, deep- frozen, chilled and dried processed products) and pre-fried frozen and deep- frozen potatoes

5 g/kg

E 452

Polyphosphates

i) Sodium polyphosphate

ii) Potassium polyphosphate

iii) Sodium calcium polyphosphate

iv) Calcium polyphosphate

Spreadable fats excluding

butter

5 g/kg

E 452

Polyphosphates

i) Sodium polyphosphate

ii) Potassium polyphosphate

iii) Sodium calcium polyphosphate

iv) Calcium polyphosphate

Beurre de crème acide

2 g/kg

E 452

Polyphosphates

i) Sodium polyphosphate

ii) Potassium polyphosphate

iii) Sodium calcium polyphosphate

iv) Calcium polyphosphate

Canned crustacean

products

1 g/kg

E 452

Polyphosphates

i) Sodium polyphosphate

ii) Potassium polyphosphate

iii) Sodium calcium polyphosphate

iv) Calcium polyphosphate

Waterbased emulsion

sprays for coating baking tins

30 g/kg

E 452

Polyphosphates

i) Sodium polyphosphate

ii) Potassium polyphosphate

iii) Sodium calcium polyphosphate

iv) Calcium polyphosphate

Coffee based drinks for

vending machines

2 g/l

E 468

Crosslinked sodium carboxy

methyl cellulose

Solid dietary supplements

30 g/kg

E No

Name

Foodstuff

Maximum level

E 431

Polyoxyethylene (40)

stearate

(pro memoria) Wine in

accordance with

Regulation (EEC) No

1873/84 authorizing the offer or disposal for direct human consumption of certain imported wines which may have undergone oenological processes not provided for in Regulation (EEC) No

337/79

E 353

Metatartaric acid

Wine in accordance with

Regulations (EEC) No

822/87, (EEC) No

4252/88, (EEC) No

2332/92 and (EEC) No

1873/84 and their implementing regulations

E 353

Metatartaric acid

Made wine

100 mg/l

E 355

E 356

E 357

Adipic acid

Sodium adipate

Potassium adipate

Fillings and toppings for

fine bakery wares

2 g/kg

E 355

E 356

E 357

Adipic acid

Sodium adipate

Potassium adipate

Dry powdered dessert

mixes

1 g/kg

E 355

E 356

E 357

Adipic acid

Sodium adipate

Potassium adipate

Gel-like desserts

6 g/kg

E 355

E 356

E 357

Adipic acid

Sodium adipate

Potassium adipate

Fruit-flavoured desserts

1 g/kg

E 355

E 356

E 357

Adipic acid

Sodium adipate

Potassium adipate

Powders for home

preparation of drinks

10 g/l

expressed as adipic acid

E 363

Succinic acid

Desserts

6 g/kg

E 363

Succinic acid

Soups and broths

5 g/kg

E 363

Succinic acid

Powders for home

preparation of drinks

3 g/l

E 385

Calcium disodium ethylene

diamine tetraacetate

(Calcium disodium EDTA)

Emulsified sauces

75 mg/kg

E 385

Calcium disodium ethylene

diamine tetraacetate

(Calcium disodium EDTA)

Canned and bottled pulses,

legumes, mushrooms and artichokes

250 mg/kg

E 385

Calcium disodium ethylene

diamine tetraacetate

(Calcium disodium EDTA)

Canned and bottled

crustaceans and molluscs

75 mg/kg

E 385

Calcium disodium ethylene

diamine tetraacetate

(Calcium disodium EDTA)

Canned and bottled fish

75 mg/kg

E No

Name

Foodstuff

Maximum level

Spreadable fats as defined

in Annexes B and C of

Regulation (EC) No

2991/94 (16), having a fat content of 41 % or less

100 mg/kg

Frozen and deep-frozen

crustaceans

75 mg/kg

E 405

Propane-1,2-diol alginate

Fat emulsions

3 g/kg

E 405

Propane-1,2-diol alginate

Fine bakery wares

2 g/kg

E 405

Propane-1,2-diol alginate

Fillings, toppings and

coatings for fine bakery wares and desserts

5 g/kg

E 405

Propane-1,2-diol alginate

Sugar confectionery

1.5 g/kg

E 405

Propane-1,2-diol alginate

Water-based edible ices

3 g/kg

E 405

Propane-1,2-diol alginate

Cereal- and potato-based

snacks

3 g/kg

E 405

Propane-1,2-diol alginate

Sauces

8 g/kg

E 405

Propane-1,2-diol alginate

Beer

100 mg/l

E 405

Propane-1,2-diol alginate

Chewing gum

5 g/kg

E 405

Propane-1,2-diol alginate

Fruit and vegetable

preparations

5 g/kg

E 405

Propane-1,2-diol alginate

Non-alcoholic flavoured

drinks

300 mg/l

E 405

Propane-1,2-diol alginate

Emulsified liqueur

10 g/l

E 405

Propane-1,2-diol alginate

Dietetic foods intended for

special medical purposes – Dietetic formulae for weight control intended to replace total daily food intake or an individual meal

1.2 g/kg

E 405

Propane-1,2-diol alginate

Dietary food supplements

1 g/kg

E 405

Propane-1,2-diol alginate

Cider excluding cidre

bouché

100 mg/l

E 416

Karaya gum

Cereal- and potato-based

snacks

5 g/kg

E 416

Karaya gum

Nut coatings

10 g/kg

E 416

Karaya gum

Fillings, toppings and

coatings for fine bakery wares

5 g/kg

E 416

Karaya gum

Desserts

6 g/kg

E 416

Karaya gum

Emulsified sauces

10 g/kg

E 416

Karaya gum

Egg-based liqueurs

10 g/l

E No

Name

Foodstuff

Maximum level

Dietary food supplements

quantum satis

Chewing gum

5 g/kg

E 420

E 421

E 953

E 965

E 966

E 967

Sorbitol

(i) Sorbitol

(ii) Sorbitol syrup

Mannitol Isomalt Maltitol

(i) Maltitol

(ii) Maltitol syrup

Lactitol

Xylitol

Foodstuffs in general

(except drinks and those foodstuffs referred to in regulation 4.3.1)

quantum satis

(for purposes other than sweetening)

E 420

E 421

E 953

E 965

E 966

E 967

Sorbitol

(i) Sorbitol

(ii) Sorbitol syrup

Mannitol Isomalt Maltitol

(i) Maltitol

(ii) Maltitol syrup

Lactitol

Xylitol

Frozen and deep-frozen

unprocessed fish, crustaceans, molluscs and cephalopods

quantum satis

(for purposes other than sweetening)

E 420

E 421

E 953

E 965

E 966

E 967

Sorbitol

(i) Sorbitol

(ii) Sorbitol syrup

Mannitol Isomalt Maltitol

(i) Maltitol

(ii) Maltitol syrup

Lactitol

Xylitol

Liqueurs

quantum satis

(for purposes other than sweetening)

E 432

E 433

E 434

E 435

E 436

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan

monolaurate (polysorbate

20)

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80) Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate (polysorbate

40)

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate (polysorbate

60)

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate (polysorbate 65)

Fine bakery wares

3 g/kg

E 432

E 433

E 434

E 435

E 436

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan

monolaurate (polysorbate

20)

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80) Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate (polysorbate

40)

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate (polysorbate

60)

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate (polysorbate 65)

Fat emulsions for baking

purposes

10 g/kg

E 432

E 433

E 434

E 435

E 436

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan

monolaurate (polysorbate

20)

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80) Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate (polysorbate

40)

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate (polysorbate

60)

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate (polysorbate 65)

Milk and cream analogues

5 g/kg

E 432

E 433

E 434

E 435

E 436

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan

monolaurate (polysorbate

20)

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80) Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate (polysorbate

40)

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate (polysorbate

60)

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate (polysorbate 65)

Edible ices

1 g/kg

E 432

E 433

E 434

E 435

E 436

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan

monolaurate (polysorbate

20)

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80) Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate (polysorbate

40)

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate (polysorbate

60)

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate (polysorbate 65)

Desserts

3 g/kg

E 432

E 433

E 434

E 435

E 436

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan

monolaurate (polysorbate

20)

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80) Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate (polysorbate

40)

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate (polysorbate

60)

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate (polysorbate 65)

Sugar confectionery

1 g/kg

E 432

E 433

E 434

E 435

E 436

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan

monolaurate (polysorbate

20)

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80) Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate (polysorbate

40)

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate (polysorbate

60)

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate (polysorbate 65)

Emulsified sauces

5 g/kg

E 432

E 433

E 434

E 435

E 436

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan

monolaurate (polysorbate

20)

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80) Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate (polysorbate

40)

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate (polysorbate

60)

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate (polysorbate 65)

Soups

1 g/kg

E 432

E 433

E 434

E 435

E 436

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan

monolaurate (polysorbate

20)

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80) Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate (polysorbate

40)

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate (polysorbate

60)

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate (polysorbate 65)

Chewing gum

5 g/kg

E 432

E 433

E 434

E 435

E 436

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan

monolaurate (polysorbate

20)

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80) Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate (polysorbate

40)

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate (polysorbate

60)

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate (polysorbate 65)

Dietary food supplements

quantum satis

E 432

E 433

E 434

E 435

E 436

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan

monolaurate (polysorbate

20)

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80) Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate (polysorbate

40)

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate (polysorbate

60)

Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate (polysorbate 65)

Dietetic foods intended for

special medical purposes – Dietetic formulae for weight control intended to replace total daily food intake or an individual meal

1 g/kg

Individually or in combination

E 442

Ammonium phosphatides

Cocoa and chocolate

products as defined in L.N.

317/2001 including fillings

10 g/kg

E 442

Ammonium phosphatides

Confectionery based on

these products

10 g/kg

E 444

Sucrose acetate isobutyrate

Non-alcoholic flavoured

cloudy drinks

300 mg/l

E 445

Glycerol esters of wood

rosins

Non-alcoholic flavoured

cloudy drinks

100 mg/l

E 445

Glycerol esters of wood

rosins

Surface treatment of citrus

fruit

50 mg/kg

E No

Name

Foodstuff

Maximum level

Cloudy spirit drinks in

accordance with Council

Regulation (EEC) No

1576/89 laying down general rules on the definition, description and presentation of spirit drinks (17)

100 mg/l

Cloudy spirit drinks

containing less than 15 %

alcohol by volume

100 mg/l

E 473

E 474

Sucrose esters of fatty acids

Sucroglycerides

Canned liquid coffee

1 g/l

E 473

E 474

Sucrose esters of fatty acids

Sucroglycerides

Heat-treated meat products

5 g/kg (on fat)

E 473

E 474

Sucrose esters of fatty acids

Sucroglycerides

Fat emulsions for baking

purposes

10 g/kg

E 473

E 474

Sucrose esters of fatty acids

Sucroglycerides

Fine bakery wares

10 g/kg

E 473

E 474

Sucrose esters of fatty acids

Sucroglycerides

Beverage whiteners

20 g/kg

E 473

E 474

Sucrose esters of fatty acids

Sucroglycerides

Edible ices

5 g/kg

E 473

E 474

Sucrose esters of fatty acids

Sucroglycerides

Sugar confectionery

5 g/kg

E 473

E 474

Sucrose esters of fatty acids

Sucroglycerides

Desserts

5 g/kg

E 473

E 474

Sucrose esters of fatty acids

Sucroglycerides

Sauces

10 g/l

E 473

E 474

Sucrose esters of fatty acids

Sucroglycerides

Soups and broths

2 g/l

E 473

E 474

Sucrose esters of fatty acids

Sucroglycerides

Fresh fruits, surface treatment

quantum satis

E 473

E 474

Sucrose esters of fatty acids

Sucroglycerides

Non-alcoholic aniseed-

based drinks

5 g/l

E 473

E 474

Sucrose esters of fatty acids

Sucroglycerides

Non-alcoholic coconut and

almond drinks

5 g/l

E 473

E 474

Sucrose esters of fatty acids

Sucroglycerides

Spirituous beverages

(excluding wine and beer)

5 g/l

E 473

E 474

Sucrose esters of fatty acids

Sucroglycerides

Powders for the

preparation of hot beverages

10 g/l

E 473

E 474

Sucrose esters of fatty acids

Sucroglycerides

Dairy-based drinks

5 g/l

E 473

E 474

Sucrose esters of fatty acids

Sucroglycerides

Dietary food supplements

quantum satis

E No

Name

Foodstuff

Maximum level

Dietetic foods intended for

special medical purposes – Dietetic formulae for weight control intended to replace total daily food intake or an individual meal

5 g/kg

Chewing gum

10 g/kg

Individually or in combination

Cream analogues

5 g/kg

Sterilised cream and

sterilised cream with reduced fat content

5 g/kg

E 475

Polyglycerol esters of fatty

acids

Fine bakery wares

10 g/kg

E 475

Polyglycerol esters of fatty

acids

Emulsified liqueurs

5 g/l

E 475

Polyglycerol esters of fatty

acids

Egg products

1 g/kg

E 475

Polyglycerol esters of fatty

acids

Beverage whiteners

0.5 g/kg

E 475

Polyglycerol esters of fatty

acids

Chewing gum

5 g/kg

E 475

Polyglycerol esters of fatty

acids

Fat emulsions

5 g/kg

E 475

Polyglycerol esters of fatty

acids

Milk and cream analogues

5 g/kg

E 475

Polyglycerol esters of fatty

acids

Sugar confectionery

2 g/kg

E 475

Polyglycerol esters of fatty

acids

Desserts

2 g/kg

E 475

Polyglycerol esters of fatty

acids

Dietary food supplements

quantum satis

E 475

Polyglycerol esters of fatty

acids

Dietetic foods intended for

special medical purposes – Dietetic formulae for weight control intended to replace total daily food intake or an individual meal

5 g/kg

E 475

Polyglycerol esters of fatty

acids

Granola-type breakfast

cereals

10 g/kg

E 476

Polyglycerol polyricinoleate

Spreadable fats as defined

in Annexes A, B and C of

Regulation (EC) No

2991/94 having a fat content of 41 % or less

4 g/kg

E 476

Polyglycerol polyricinoleate

Similar spreadable products with a fat content

of less than 10 % fat

4 g/kg

E 476

Polyglycerol polyricinoleate

Dressings

4 g/kg

E No

Name

Foodstuff

Maximum level

Cocoa-based

confectionery, including chocolate

5 g/kg

E 477

Propane-1,2-diol esters of

fatty acids

Fine bakery wares

5 g/kg

E 477

Propane-1,2-diol esters of

fatty acids

Fat emulsions for baking

purposes

10 g/kg

E 477

Propane-1,2-diol esters of

fatty acids

Milk and cream analogues

5g/kg

E 477

Propane-1,2-diol esters of

fatty acids

Beverage whiteners

1 g/kg

E 477

Propane-1,2-diol esters of

fatty acids

Edible ices

3 g/kg

E 477

Propane-1,2-diol esters of

fatty acids

Sugar confectionery

5 g/kg

E 477

Propane-1,2-diol esters of

fatty acids

Desserts

5 g/kg

E 477

Propane-1,2-diol esters of

fatty acids

Whipped dessert toppings

other than cream

30 g/kg

E 477

Propane-1,2-diol esters of

fatty acids

Dietetic foods intended for

special medical purposes – Dietetic formulae for weight control intended to replace total daily food intake or an individual meal

1 g/kg

E 479b

Thermally oxidised soya

bean oil interacted with mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

Fat emulsions for frying

purposes

5 g/kg

E 481

E 482

Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate

Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate

Fine bakery wares

5 g/kg

E 481

E 482

Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate

Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate

Quick-cook rice

4 g/kg

E 481

E 482

Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate

Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate

Breakfast cereals

5 g/kg

E 481

E 482

Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate

Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate

Emulsified liqueur

8 g/l

E 481

E 482

Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate

Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate

Spirits with less than 15 %

alcohol by volume

8 g/l

E 481

E 482

Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate

Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate

Cereal-based snacks

2 g/kg

E 481

E 482

Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate

Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate

Chewing gum

2 g/kg

E 481

E 482

Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate

Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate

Fat emulsions

10 g/kg

E 481

E 482

Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate

Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate

Desserts

5 g/kg

E 481

E 482

Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate

Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate

Sugar confectionery

5 g/kg

E 481

E 482

Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate

Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate

Beverage whiteners

3 g/kg

E 481

E 482

Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate

Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate

Cereal- and potato-based

snacks

5 g/kg

E 481

E 482

Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate

Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate

Minced and diced canned

meat products

4 g/kg

E No

Name

Foodstuff

Maximum level

Powders for the

preparation of hot beverages

2 g/l

Dietetic foods intended for

special medical purposes – Dietetic formulae for weight control intended to replace total daily food intake or an individual meal

2 g/kg

Bread (except that referred

to in the Second Schedule)

3 g/kg

Mostarda di frutta

2 g/kg

Individually or in

combination

E 483

Stearyl tartrate

Bakery wares (except

breads referred to in the

Second Schedule)

4 g/kg

E 483

Stearyl tartrate

Desserts

5 g/kg

E 491

E 492

E 493

E 494

E 495

Sorbitan monostearate

Sorbitan tristearate Sorbitan monolaurate Sorbitan monooleate Sorbitan monopalmitate

Fine bakery wares

10 g/kg

E 491

E 492

E 493

E 494

E 495

Sorbitan monostearate

Sorbitan tristearate Sorbitan monolaurate Sorbitan monooleate Sorbitan monopalmitate

Toppings and coatings for

fine bakery wares

5 g/kg

E 491

E 492

E 493

E 494

E 495

Sorbitan monostearate

Sorbitan tristearate Sorbitan monolaurate Sorbitan monooleate Sorbitan monopalmitate

Jelly marmalade

25 mg/kg (18)

E 491

E 492

E 493

E 494

E 495

Sorbitan monostearate

Sorbitan tristearate Sorbitan monolaurate Sorbitan monooleate Sorbitan monopalmitate

Fat emulsions

10 g/kg

E 491

E 492

E 493

E 494

E 495

Sorbitan monostearate

Sorbitan tristearate Sorbitan monolaurate Sorbitan monooleate Sorbitan monopalmitate

Milk and cream analogues

5 g/kg

E 491

E 492

E 493

E 494

E 495

Sorbitan monostearate

Sorbitan tristearate Sorbitan monolaurate Sorbitan monooleate Sorbitan monopalmitate

Beverage whiteners

5 g/kg

E 491

E 492

E 493

E 494

E 495

Sorbitan monostearate

Sorbitan tristearate Sorbitan monolaurate Sorbitan monooleate Sorbitan monopalmitate

Liquid tea concentrates

and liquid fruit and herbal infusions concentrates

0.5 g/kg

E 491

E 492

E 493

E 494

E 495

Sorbitan monostearate

Sorbitan tristearate Sorbitan monolaurate Sorbitan monooleate Sorbitan monopalmitate

Edible ices

0.5 g/kg

E 491

E 492

E 493

E 494

E 495

Sorbitan monostearate

Sorbitan tristearate Sorbitan monolaurate Sorbitan monooleate Sorbitan monopalmitate

Desserts

5 g/kg

E 491

E 492

E 493

E 494

E 495

Sorbitan monostearate

Sorbitan tristearate Sorbitan monolaurate Sorbitan monooleate Sorbitan monopalmitate

Sugar confectionery

5 g/kg

E 491

E 492

E 493

E 494

E 495

Sorbitan monostearate

Sorbitan tristearate Sorbitan monolaurate Sorbitan monooleate Sorbitan monopalmitate

Cocoa-based

confectionery, including chocolate

10 g/kg (19)

E 491

E 492

E 493

E 494

E 495

Sorbitan monostearate

Sorbitan tristearate Sorbitan monolaurate Sorbitan monooleate Sorbitan monopalmitate

Emulsified sauces

5 g/kg

E 491

E 492

E 493

E 494

E 495

Sorbitan monostearate

Sorbitan tristearate Sorbitan monolaurate Sorbitan monooleate Sorbitan monopalmitate

Dietary food supplements

quantum satis

E 491

E 492

E 493

E 494

E 495

Sorbitan monostearate

Sorbitan tristearate Sorbitan monolaurate Sorbitan monooleate Sorbitan monopalmitate

Yeast for baking

quantum satis

E 491

E 492

E 493

E 494

E 495

Sorbitan monostearate

Sorbitan tristearate Sorbitan monolaurate Sorbitan monooleate Sorbitan monopalmitate

Chewing gum

5 g/kg

E No

Name

Foodstuff

Maximum level

Dietetic foods intended for

special medical purposes – Dietetic formulae for weight control intended to replace total daily food intake or an individual meal

5 g/kg

(pro memoria) For E 491

only, wine in accordance with Regulation (EEC) No

1873/84 authorizing the offer or disposal for direct human consumption of certain imported wines which may have undergone oenological processes not provided for in Regulation (EEC) No

337/79

Individually or in

combination

E 512

Stannous chloride

Canned and bottled white

asparagus

25 mg/kg Sn

E 520

E 521

E 522

E 523

Aluminium sulphate

Aluminium sodium sulphate Aluminium potassium sulphate

Aluminium ammonium sulphate

Egg white

30 mg/kg

E 520

E 521

E 522

E 523

Aluminium sulphate

Aluminium sodium sulphate Aluminium potassium sulphate

Aluminium ammonium sulphate

Candied, crystallized and

glace fruit and vegetables

200 mg/kg

E 520

E 521

E 522

E 523

Aluminium sulphate

Aluminium sodium sulphate Aluminium potassium sulphate

Aluminium ammonium sulphate

Individually or in

combination, expressed as aluminium

E 541

Sodium aluminium

phosphate, acidic

Fine bakery wares (scones

and sponge wares only)

1 g/kg expressed

as aluminium

E 535

E 536

E 538

Sodium ferrocyanide

Potassium ferrocyanide

Calcium ferrocyanide

Salt and its substitutes

Individually or in

combination, 20 mg/kg as anhydrous potassium ferrocyanide

E No

Name

Foodstuff

Maximum level

E 551

E 552

E 553a

E 553b

E 554

E 555

E 556

E 559

Silicon dioxide

Calcium silicate

i) Magnesium silicate

ii) Magnesium trisilicate (20) Talc

Sodium aluminium silicate Potassium aluminium silicate

Calcium aluminium silicate

Aluminium silicate (Kaolin)

Dried powdered foodstuffs

(including sugars)

10 g/kg

E 551

E 552

E 553a

E 553b

E 554

E 555

E 556

E 559

Silicon dioxide

Calcium silicate

i) Magnesium silicate

ii) Magnesium trisilicate (20) Talc

Sodium aluminium silicate Potassium aluminium silicate

Calcium aluminium silicate

Aluminium silicate (Kaolin)

Salt and its substitutes

10 g/kg

E 551

E 552

E 553a

E 553b

E 554

E 555

E 556

E 559

Silicon dioxide

Calcium silicate

i) Magnesium silicate

ii) Magnesium trisilicate (20) Talc

Sodium aluminium silicate Potassium aluminium silicate

Calcium aluminium silicate

Aluminium silicate (Kaolin)

Dietary food supplements

quantum satis

E 551

E 552

E 553a

E 553b

E 554

E 555

E 556

E 559

Silicon dioxide

Calcium silicate

i) Magnesium silicate

ii) Magnesium trisilicate (20) Talc

Sodium aluminium silicate Potassium aluminium silicate

Calcium aluminium silicate

Aluminium silicate (Kaolin)

Foodstuffs in tablet and

coated tablet form

quantum satis

E 551

E 552

E 553a

E 553b

E 554

E 555

E 556

E 559

Silicon dioxide

Calcium silicate

i) Magnesium silicate

ii) Magnesium trisilicate (20) Talc

Sodium aluminium silicate Potassium aluminium silicate

Calcium aluminium silicate

Aluminium silicate (Kaolin)

Sliced or grated hard, semi-hard and processed

cheese

10 g/kg

E 551

E 552

E 553a

E 553b

E 554

E 555

E 556

E 559

Silicon dioxide

Calcium silicate

i) Magnesium silicate

ii) Magnesium trisilicate (20) Talc

Sodium aluminium silicate Potassium aluminium silicate

Calcium aluminium silicate

Aluminium silicate (Kaolin)

Sliced or grated cheese

analogues and processed cheese analogues

10 g/kg

E 551

E 552

E 553a

E 553b

E 554

E 555

E 556

E 559

Silicon dioxide

Calcium silicate

i) Magnesium silicate

ii) Magnesium trisilicate (20) Talc

Sodium aluminium silicate Potassium aluminium silicate

Calcium aluminium silicate

Aluminium silicate (Kaolin)

Chewing gum

quantum satis (21)

E 551

E 552

E 553a

E 553b

E 554

E 555

E 556

E 559

Silicon dioxide

Calcium silicate

i) Magnesium silicate

ii) Magnesium trisilicate (20) Talc

Sodium aluminium silicate Potassium aluminium silicate

Calcium aluminium silicate