What EU Food Additives Regulation 1333/2008 - Positive List, E-Numbers, Conditions of Use, and EFSA Safety Assessment requires
Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on food additives establishes a positive list system for food additives permitted in the European Union and the conditions under which they may be used. Article 4 provides that only food additives included in the Union lists in Annex II (additives permitted in foods) and Annex III (additives permitted in food additives and enzymes) may be placed on the market and used. Annex II uses the E-number designation system and specifies each permitted additive, the food categories in which it may be used, and the maximum permitted level (MPL) or quantum satis condition. Article 6 sets out the conditions for inclusion in the Union lists: the additive must not pose a safety concern, there must be a reasonable technological need, and the use must not mislead the consumer. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) conducts the safety assessment for new or modified additives under Article 10. Regulation (EC) No 1331/2008 establishes the common authorisation procedure for food additives. Article 20 provides that food additives listed in Annex II must be indicated on the label with the functional class name followed by the specific name or E-number. The use of a food additive at quantum satis means the additive is used at no more than the quantity necessary to achieve the intended technological purpose.
Pillar: Food & Hospitality · Authority: European Commission (DG SANTE); European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) · Version: 1.0.0 · Last updated:
Primary source: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32008R1333
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- Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on food additives - OJ L 354/16, 31.12.2008; positive list system; Annex II (foods) and Annex III (food additives and enzymes); E-number system; functional class names in Annex I
- Regulation 1333/2008 Article 3 - food additive definition: substance added for technological purpose; excludes processing aids, flavourings, enzymes, and nutrients
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