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Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on Food Additives

Local Title
Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on Food Additives
Country/Region
European Union
Competent Authority
European Parliament;  Council of the European Union
Type
Regulation
Status
In force
Release Date
2025-07-31
Implementation Date
2025-07-31

This Regulation lays down rules on food additives used in foods with a view to ensuring the effective functioning of the internal market whilst ensuring a high level of protection of human health and a high level of consumer protection, including the protection of consumer interests and fair practices in food trade, taking into account, where appropriate, the protection of the environment.

Contents

CHAPTER I SUBJECT MATTER, SCOPE AND DEFINITIONS

CHAPTER II COMMUNITY LISTS OF APPROVED FOOD ADDITIVES

CHAPTER III USE OF FOOD ADDITIVES IN FOODS

CHAPTER IV LABELLING

CHAPTER V PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS AND IMPLEMENTATION

CHAPTER VI TRANSITIONAL AND FINAL PROVISIONS

ANNEX I Functional classes of food additives in foods and of food additives in food additives and food enzymes

ANNEX II Union list of food additives approved for use in foods and conditions of use

ANNEX III Union list of food additives including carriers approved for use in food additives, food enzymes, food flavourings, nutrients and their conditions of use


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