Food additives, flavourings and technological processes for foodstuffs

Translation coming soon Die Unionsliste der Aromen in Anhang I der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1334/2008 listet die Aromen und Ausgangsstoffe auf, die in und auf Lebensmitteln zugelassen sind sowie die...

Regulation (EC) No. 1333/2008 regulates the use of additives in foodstuffs authorised throughout the EU. Cellulose powder (E 460(ii)) and glucono-delta-lactone (E 575) are already permitted for use in...

Regulation (EC) No. 1333/2008 regulates the use of additives in foodstuffs authorised throughout the EU. Sorbic acid (E 200), potassium sorbate (E 202) and propyl gallate (E 310) are food additives...

In the article referenced below, we reported a change in the use of tartaric acid (L+) (E 334), sodium tartrate (E 335), potassium tartrate (E 336), sodium potassium tartrate (E 337) and calcium...

Primary products for the production of smoke flavourings are used in a variety of foods. The smoke flavourings are intended to give the food a "smoked" aroma and are sometimes used as an alternative...

Part E of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 lists approved food additives and their conditions of use broken down by food categories. The food categories specified in Part E are explained in...

In the article referenced below, we reported on the planned removal of smoke flavourings from the Union list. The authorisations for the smoke flavouring raw materials SF-001, SF- 002, SF-003, SF-004...

Regulation (EC) No. 1333/2008 regulates the use of additives in foodstuffs authorised throughout the EU. Tartaric acid (L+) (E 334), sodium tartrate (E 335), potassium tartrate (E 336), sodium...

Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 1321/2013 contains the Union list of authorised primary products for the production of smoke flavourings. The approvals for the smoke flavouring raw materials SF-001...

The Union list of flavourings and source materials (Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008) contains the flavouring substance benzene-1,2-diol (FL no. 04.029). During the review of the renewal of the...

Tartaric acid (L+) (E 334), sodium tartrate (E 335), potassium tartrate (E 336), sodium potassium tartrate (E 337) and calcium tartrate (E 354) are food additives that are authorised for use in...

Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 governs the use of EU-wide approved additives in the food categories and their maximum levels. A new additive will be added to the list of permitted additives with this...

In the article referenced below, we provided information on the reduction of the maximum levels of the food additives nitrites (E 249 - E 250) and nitrates (E 251 - E 252) in several food categories...

Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 governs the use of EU-wide approved additives in food categories. This regulation amends the Food Additives Regulation with regard to the labelling of the food categories...

In the article referenced below, we reported on the removal of stearyl tartrate (E 483) from the list of food additives approved for use in the EU. Food containing stearyl tartrate (E 483) may still...

The Union list in Annex I Part A to Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008 lists the flavourings and source materials approved for use in and on foods and their conditions of use. The following substances will...

Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 governs the use of EU-wide approved additives in foods. Potassium nitrite (E 249), sodium nitrite (E 250), sodium nitrate (E 251) and potassium nitrate (E 252) are already...

In the article referenced below, we reported on the amendment of the specification of the food additive mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E 471). The amendment concerns the lowering as well as...

Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 governs the use of EU-wide approved additives in the food categories and their maximum levels. A new additive will be added to the list of permitted additives with this...

Stearyl tartrate (E 483) was previously authorised as an emulsifier for various food categories such as flavoured fermented dairy products, baked goods or desserts. According to the European Food...

Due to insufficient toxicological data on the safety of stearyl tartrate (E 483), it is planned to remove this food additive from the list of authorised food additives. Stearyl tartrate has so far...

Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 contains the specifications of authorised food additives. This Regulation has been amended as regards the food additive mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E 471). Mono-...

Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 governs the use of EU-wide approved additives in the foods. Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 contains the specifications of authorised food additives. These regulations have...

Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 governs the use of EU-wide approved additives in the food categories and their maximum levels. Two new additives will be added to the list of permitted additives with...

The Union list in Annex I Part A to Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008 lists the flavourings and source materials approved for use in and on foods and their conditions of use. The following substance will...

Part E of Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 lists approved food additives and their conditions of use broken down by food categories. The food categories specified in Part E are explained in...

We reported on the change to the specifications of the additive E 960 in Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 as well as corresponding amendments in Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives...

Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 governs the use of EU-wide approved additives in the foods. Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 contains the specifications of authorised food additives. The amendment concerns...

Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 governs the use of EU-wide approved additives in the foods. The use of ascorbic acid and its salts in tuna has now been amended. Ascorbic acid (E 300), sodium ascorbate (E...

The Union list in Annex I Part A to Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008 lists the flavourings and source materials approved for use in and on foods and their conditions of use. The following substances will...

Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 governs the use of EU-wide approved additives in the foods. Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 contains the specifications of authorised food additives. It is also specified that...

Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 governs the use of EU-wide approved additives in the food categories and their maximum levels. Regulation (EC) 1333/2008 will now be amended in relation to the scope of...

Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 governs the use of EU-wide approved additives in the food categories and their maximum levels. Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 will be amended in terms of the additives...

We reported on the prohibition of titanium dioxide as an additive in foods with the article referenced below. The white, mineral pigment may only be used in foods until 7 August 2022 due to the...

The Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed (PAFF Committee) - section "Novel Food and Toxicological Safety" has among other things looked into the use in foodstuffs of rice products in...

Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 lays down a list of additives approved for use in foods in the EU. Regulation (EU) 2022/141 amends the additives Regulation with respect to the use of...

Titanium dioxide (E 171) is a white mineral colour pigment authorised as a colour in various food groups. It is mostly used in confectionery (dragees or chewing gum), sauces or food supplements. The...