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Food Additives RegulationIn force

Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives

32008R1333Applies from 2010-01-20 SaveOfficial source

Summary

EU-wide list of permitted food additives and their conditions of use (colours, preservatives, sweeteners, etc.).

Scope

Applies to food additives used in food (Art. 1). Only additives listed in Annex II may be used, under the conditions specified; includes labelling requirements for additives (E-numbers, 'with colour(s)').

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