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SUBSIDIARY LEGISLATION 231.37
PERMITTED FOOD ADDITIVES REGULATIONS
1st January, 2002
Legal Notice 310 of 2001.
Title and 
commencement.
1.1 The title of these regulations is the Permitted Food
Additives Regulations.
1.2 These regulations shall come irito force on the 1st January,
2002, provided that products which are placed on the market or
labelled before the 1st January, 2002 which do not comply with
these regulations but which comply with the Permitted Food
Additives Regulations, 1998 * , may continue to be marketed until
stocks are exhausted.
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Regulations.
Applicability of 
these regulations.
2.1 These regulations shall apply to all food additives other
than colours, sweeteners, flavourings and flour treatment agents.
2.2 These regulations shall apply without prejudice to specific
regulations permitting additives listed in the Schedules to be used
as sweeteners and colours.
Interpretation.
3.1.1 preservatives are substances which prolong the
shelf life of foodstuffs by protecting them against
deterioration caused by micro-organisms;
3.1.2 antioxidants are substances which prolong the shelf
life of foodstuffs by protecting them against
deterioration caused by oxidation, such as fat
rancidity and colour changes;
3.1.3 carriers, including carrier solvents, are substances
used to dissolve, dilute, disperse or otherwise
physically modify a food additive without altering
its technological function (and without exerting
any technological effect themselves) in order to
facilitate its handling, application or use;
3.1.4 acids are substances which increase the acidity of a
foodstuff and/or impart a sour taste to it;
3.1.5 acidity regulators are substances which alter or
control the acidity or alkalinity of a foodstuff;
3.1.6 anti-caking agents are substances which reduce the
tendency of individual particles of a foodstuff to
adhere to one another;
3.1.7 anti-foaming agents are substances which prevent
*Revoked by these Regulations.
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or reduce foaming;
3.1.8 bulking agents are substances which contribute to
the volume of a foodstuff without contributing
significantly to its available energy value;
3.1.9 emulsifiers are substances which make it possible
to form or maintain a homogenous mixture of two
or more immiscible phases such as oil and water in
a foodstuff;
3.1.10 emulsifying salts are substances which convert
proteins contained in cheese into a dispersed form
and thereby bring about homogenous distribution
of fat and other components;
3.1.11 firming agents are substances which make or keep
tissues of fruit or vegetables firm or crisp, or
interact with gelling agents to produce or
strengthen a gel;
3.1.12 flavour enhancers are substances which enhance
the existing taste and/or odour of a foodstuff;
3.1.13 foaming agents are substances which make it
possible to form a homogenous dispersion of a
gaseous phase in a liquid or solid foodstuff;
3.1.14 gelling agents are substances which give a
foodstuff texture through formation of a gel;
3.1.15 glazing agents (including lubricants) are
substances which, when applied to the external
surface of a foodstuff, impart a shiny appearance or
provide a protective coating;
3.l.16 humectants are substances which prevent
foodstuffs from drying out by counteracting the
effect of an atmosphere having a low degree of
humidity, or promote the dissolution of a powder in
an aqueous medium;
3.1.17 modified starches are substances obtained by one
or more chemical treatments of edible starches,
which may have undergone a physical or enzymatic
treatment, and may be acid or alkali thinned or
bleached;
3.1.18 packaging gases are gases other than air,
introduced into a container before, during or after
the placing of a foodstuff in that container;
3.1.19 propellants are gases other than air which expel a
foodstuff from a container;
3.1.20 raising agents are substances or combinations of
substances which liberate gas and thereby increase
the volume of a dough or batter;
3.1.21 sequestrants are substances which form chemical
complexes with metallic ions;
3.1.22 stabilisers are substances which make it possible to
maintain the physico-chemical state of a foodstuff;
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stabilisers include substances which enable the
maintenance of a homogenous dispersion of two or
more immiscible substances in a foodstuff and
include also substances which stabilise, retain or
intensify an existing colour of a foodstuff;
3.1.23 thickeners are substances which increase the
viscosity of a foodstuff;
3.2 For the purposes of these regulations, the following are not
considered as food additives:
3.2.1 substances used for the treatment of drinking water
as provided for in Directive 80/778/EEC;
3.2.2 products containing pectin and derived from dried
apple pomace or peel of citrus fruits, or from a
mixture of both, by the action of dilute acid
followed by partial neutralisation with sodium or
potassium salts ("liquid pectin");
3.2.3 chewing gum bases;
3.2.4 white or yellow dextrin, roasted or dextrinated
starch, starch modified by acid or alkali treatment,
bleached starch, physically modified starch and
starch treated by amylolitic enzymes;
3.2.5 ammonium chloride;
3.2.6 blood plasma, edible gelatine, protein hydrolysates
and their salts, milk protein and gluten;
3.2.7 amino acids and their salts other than glutamic
acid, glycine; cysteine and cystine and their salts
and having nti additive function;
3.2.8 caseinates and casein;
3.2.9 inulin.
3.3 Within these regulations, the term "unprocessed" means
not having undergone any treatment resulting in a substantial
change in the original state of the foodstuffs; however, the
foodstuffs may have been, for example, divided, parted, severed,
boned, minced, skinned, pared, peeled, ground, cut, cleaned,
trimmed, deep-frozen or frozen, chilled, milled or husked, packed
or unpacked.
3.4 In these regulations and the Schedules,  quantum satis
means that no maximum level is specified. However, additives
shall be used in accordance with good manufacturing practice, at a
level not higher than is necessary to achieve the intended purpose
and provided that they do not mislead the consumer.
3.5 In these regulations, flour treatment agents other than
emulsifiers are substances which are added to flour or dough to
improve its baking quality.
Use of additives.
Schedules may be used in foodstuffs for the purposes mentioned in
regulation 3.1.
4.2 Food additives listed in the First Schedule are permitted in
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foodstuffs, for the purposes mentioned in regulation 3.1, with the
exception of those foodstuffs listed in the Second Schedule,
following the  quantum satis  principle.
4.3 Except where specifically provided for, regulation 4.2 does
not apply to:
4.3.1 the following:
- unprocessed foodstuffs,
- honey,
- non-emulsified oils and fats of animal or
vegetable origin,
- butter,
- pasteurised and sterilised (including UHT
sterilisation) milk (including skimmed, plain
and semi-skimmed) and plain pasteurised cream,
- unflavoured, live fermented millc products,
- natural mineral water and spring water,
- coffee (excluding flavoured instant coffee) and
coffee extracts,
- unflavoured leaf tea,
- sugars,
- dry pasta, excluding gluten-free andcor pasta
intended for hypoproteic diets in accordance
with Directive 89/398/EEC, natural unflavoured
buttermilk (excluding sterilised buttermilk);
4.3.2 foods for infants and young children, including
foods for infants and young children not in good
health; these foodstuffs are subject to the
provisions of the Sixth Schedule;
4.3.3 the foodstuffs listed in the Second Schedule, which
may contain only those additives referred to in that
Schedule and those additives referred to in the
Third and Fourth Schedules under the conditions
specified therein.
4.4 Additives listed in the Third and Fourth Schedules may
only be used in the foodstuffs referred to in those Schedules and
under the conditions specified therein.
4.5 Only those additives listed in the Fifth Schedule may be
used as carriers or carrier solvents for food additives and must be
used under the conditions specified therein.
4.6 Maximum levels indicated in the Schedules refer to the
foodstuffs as marketed, unless otherwise stated.
4.7 The presence of a food additive in a foodstuff is
permissible:
4.7.1 in a compound foodstuff other than one mentioned
in regulation 4.3 to the extent that the food additive
is permitted in one of the ingredients of the
compound foodstuff, or
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4.7.2 if the foodstuff is destined to be used solely in the
preparation of a compound foodstuff and to an
extent such that the compound foodstuff conforms
to the provisions of these regulations.
4.8 Regulation 4.7 does not apply to infant formulae, follow-
on formulae and weaning foods, except where specifically provided
for by these or other Regulations concerning these foods.
4.9 No person may import, sell, keep for sale, or supply by
way of compensation or otherwise, any food additive or any food
containing such additive in either case unless in compliance with
the provisions of these regulations.
Purity criteria and 
methods of 
analysis.
5.1 The additives permitted for use by these regulations must
satisfy the purity criteria laid down by Commission Directive 96/
77/EC as amended by Directives 98/86/EC and 2000/63/EC. A list
of the food additives for which purity criteria have been established
is given in the Seventh Schedule.
5.2 The methods of analysis described in Commission
Directive 81/712/EEC shall be used in order to ascertain for
purposes of official control whether certain additives permitted for
use by these regulations satisfy the prescribed purity criteria.
5.3 The taking of samples and the qualitative and quantitative
analysis of biphenyl, orthophenyl phenol and sodium
orthophenylphenol in and on citrus fruit shall be carried out in
accordance with the provisions of Annexes I, II, III and IV to
Council Directive 67/427/EEC.
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FIRST SCHEDULE
Food Additives generally permitted for use in Foodstuffs not referred to in 
Regulation 4(3)
Note:
1. Substances on this list may be added to all foodstuffs with the exception of
those referred to in regulation 4(3) following the  quantum satis  principle.
2. The substances listed under numbers E 407 and E 440 may be standardised
with sugars, on condition that this is stated in addition to the number and
designation.
3. Explanation of symbols used:
* The substances E 290, E 938, E 939, E 941, E 942, E 948 and E949 may
also be used in the foodstuffs referred to in regulation 4(3).
# The substances E 410, E 412, E 415 and E 417 may not be used to
produce dehydrated foodstuffs intended to rehydrate on ingestion.
E Number 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) Ascorbylpalmitate
(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
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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) Disodiumtartrate
E 336 Potassium tartrates
(i) Monopotassium tartrate
(ii) Dipotassiumtartrate
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 Number Name
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E 417 Tara gum #
E 418 Gellan gum
E 422 Glycerol
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
E479 Enzymetically hydrolysed carboxylmethyl 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 hydroxide carbonate (syn: Magnesium hydrogen
carbonate)
E 507 Hydrochloric acid
E Number Name
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E 508 Potassium chloride
E 509 Calcium chloride
E 511 Magnesium chloride
E 513 Sulphuric acid
E 514 Sodium sulphates
(i) Sodium sulphate
(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
E920 L-cysteine 1
E 938 Argon*
E 939 Helium*
E 941 Nitrogen*
E 942 Nitrous oxide*
E 948 Oxygen*
E949 Hydrogen*
E1103 Invertase
E 1200 Polydextrose
E 1404 Oxidised 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 Number Name
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SECOND SCHEDULE
Foodstuffs in which a limited number of additives of the
First Schedule may be used
E 1440 Hydroxy propyl starch
E 1442 Hydroxy propyl distarch phosphate
E 1450 Starch sodium octenyl succinate
E1451 Acetylated oxidised starch
1  May only be used as a flour treatment agent.
Foodstuff Additive Maximum level
Cocoa and chocolate products 1 E 330 Citric acid 0.5%
E 322 Lecithins quantum satis
E 334 Tartaric acid 0.5%
E 422 Glycerol quantum satis
E 471 Mono- and diglycerides of
fatty acids quantum satis
E 170 Calcium carbonates
E 500 Sodium carbonates
E 501 Potassium carbonates
E 503 Ammonium carbonates
E 504 Magnesium carbonates 7% on dry
matter without fat
expressed as
potassium
carbonates
E 524 Sodium hydroxide
E 525 Potassium hydroxide
E 526 Calcium hydroxide
E 527 Ammonium hydroxide
E 528 Magnesium hydroxide
E 530 Magnesium oxide
E 414 Acacia gum as glazing agents 
only;
E 440 Pectins quantum satis
Fruit juices and nectars E 300 Ascorbic acid quantum satis
Pineapple juice E 296 Malic acid 3 g/l
Nectars E 330 Citric acid 5 g/l
E 270 Lactic acid 5 g/l
Grape juice E 170 Calcium carbonates quantum satis
E 336 Potassium tartrates quantum satis
E Number Name
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Fruit juices E 330 Citric acid 3 g/l
Extra jam and extra jelly E 440 Pectins quantum satis
E 270 Lactic acid quantum satis
E 300 Ascorbic acid quantum satis
E 327 Calcium lactate quantum satis
E 330 Citric acid quantum satis
E 331 Sodium citrates quantum satis
E 333 Calcium citrates quantum satis
E 334 Tartaric acid quantum satis
E 335 Sodium tartrates quantum satis
E 350 Sodium malates quantum satis
E 471 Mono- and diglycerides of
fatty acids quantum satis
Jams, jellies and marmalades
and other similar fruit spreads
including low-calorie products
E 440 Pectins quantum satis
E 270 Lactic acid quantum satis
E 296 Malic acid quantum satis
E 300 Ascorbic acid quantum satis
E 327 Calcium lactate quantum satis
E 330 Citric acid quantum satis
E 331 Sodium citrates quantum satis
E 333 Calcium citrates quantum satis
E 334 Tartaric acid quantum satis
E 335 Sodium tartrates quantum satis
E 350 Sodium malates quantum satis
E 400  Alginic acid
E 401  Sodium alginate
E 402 Potassium alginate
E 403 Ammonium alginate
E 404 Calcium alginate 10 g/kg
(individually or 
in combination)
E 406 Agar
E 407 Carrageenan
E 410 Locust bean gum
E 412 Guar gum
E 415 Xanthan gum
E 418 Gellan gum
E 509 Calcium chloride quantum satis
E 524 Sodium hydroxide quantum satis
Partially dehydrated and
dehydrated milk
E 300 Ascorbic acid quantum satis
E 301 Sodium ascorbate quantum satis
E 304 Fatty acid esters of ascorbic
acid quantum satis
E 322 Lecithins quantum satis
Foodstuff Additive Maximum level
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E 331 Sodium citrates quantum satis
E 332 Potassium citrates quantum satis
E 407 Carrageenan quantum satis
E 500 (ii) Sodium bicarbonate quantum satis
E 501 (ii) Potassium bicarbonate quantum satis
E 509 Calcium chloride quantum satis
Plain pasteurised cream E 401 Sodium alginate quantum satis
E 402 Potassium alginate quantum satis
E 407 Carrageenan quantum satis
E 466 Sodium carboxy methyl
cellulose quantum satis
E 471 Mono- and diglycerides of
fatty acids quantum satis
Frozen and deep-frozen
unprocessed fruit and
vegetables
E 300 Ascorbic acid quantum satis
E 301 Sodium ascorbate quantum satis
E 330 Citric acid quantum satis
Fruit compote E 302 Calcium ascorbate quantum satis
Unprocessed fish, crustaceans
and molluscs, including such
products frozen and deep-
frozen
E330 Citric acid
E 331 Sodium citrates quantum satis
E 332 Potassium citrates quantum satis
E 333 Calcium citrates quantum satis
Quick-cook rice E 471 Mono- and diglycerides of
fatty acids quantum satis
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
E 306 Tocopherol-rich extract quantum satis
E 307 Alpha-tocopherol quantum satis
E 308 Gamma-tocopherol quantum satis
E 309 Delta-tocopherol quantum satis
E 322 Lecithins 30 g/l
E 471 Mono- and diglycerides of
fatty acids 10 g/l
E 330 Citric acid quantum satis
E 331 Sodium citrates quantum satis
E 332 Potassium citrates quantum satis
E 333 Calcium citrates quantum satis
Foodstuff Additive Maximum level
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Non emulsified oils and fats of
animal or vegetable origin
(except virgin oils and olive
oils) specifically intended for
cooking and/or frying purposes
or for the preparation of gravy
E270 Lactic acid
E300 Ascorbic acid
E 304 Fatty acid esters of ascorbic
acid quantum satis
E 306 Tocopherol-rich extract quantum satis
E 307 Alpha-tocopherol quantum satis
E 308 Gamma-tocopherol quantum satis
E 309 Delta-tocopherol quantum satis
E 322 Lecithins 30 g/l
E 471 Mono- and diglycerides of
fatty acids 10 g/l
E 472c Citric acid esters of mono-
and diglycerides of fatty
acids quantum satis
E 330 Citric acid quantum satis
E 331 Sodium citrates quantum satis
E 332 Potassium citrates quantum satis
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
E 504 Magnesium carbonates quantum satis
E 509 Calcium chloride quantum satis
E 575 Glucono-delta-lactone quantum satis
Mozzarella  and whey cheese E 270 Lactic acid quantum satis
E 330 Citric acid quantum satis
E 575 Glucono-delta-lactone quantum satis
Canned and bottled fruit and
vegetables
E 260 Acetic acid quantum satis
E 261 Potassium acetate quantum satis
E 262 Sodium acetates quantum satis
E 263 Calcium acetate quantum satis
E 270 Lactic acid quantum satis
E 300 Ascorbic acid quantum satis
E 301 Sodium ascorbate quantum satis
E 302 Calcium ascorbate quantum satis
E 325 Sodium lactate quantum satis
E 326 Potassium lactate quantum satis
E 327 Calcium lactate quantum satis
E 330 Citric acid quantum satis
E 331 Sodium citrates quantum satis
E 332 Potassium citrates quantum satis
E 333 Calcium citrates quantum satis
E 334 Tartaric acid quantum satis
Foodstuff Additive Maximum level
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E 335 Sodium tartrates quantum satis
E 336 Potassium tartrates quantum satis
E 337 Sodium potassium tartrate quantum satis
E 509 Calcium chloride quantum satis
E 575 Glucono-delta-lactone quantum satis
Gehakt E 330 Citric acid quantum satis
E 331 Sodium citrates quantum satis
E 332 Potassium citrates quantum satis
E 333 Calcium citrates quantum satis
E 300 Ascorbic acid quantum satis
E 301 Sodium ascorbate quantum satis
E 302 Calcium ascorbate quantum satis
Pre-packed preparations of
fresh minced meat
E 300 Ascorbic acid quantum satis
E 301 Sodium ascorbate quantum satis
E 302 Calcium ascorbate quantum satis
E 330 Citric acid quantum satis
E 331 Sodium citrates quantum satis
E 332 Potassium citrates quantum satis
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
E 261 Potassium acetate quantum satis
E 262 Sodium acetates quantum satis
E 263 Calcium acetate quantum satis
E 270 Lactic acid quantum satis
E 300 Ascorbic acid quantum satis
E 301 Sodium ascorbate quantum satis
E 302 Calcium ascorbate quantum satis
E 304 Fatty acid esters of ascorbic
acid quantum satis
E 322 Lecithins quantum satis
E 325 Sodium lactate quantum satis
E 326 Potassium lactate quantum satis
E 327 Calcium lactate quantum satis
E 471 Mono- and diglycerides of
fatty acids quantum satis
E 472a Acetic acid esters of mono-
and diglycerides of fatty
acids quantum satis
E 472d Tartaric acid esters of
mono- and diglycerides of
fatty acids quantum satis
E 472e Mono- and diacetyl tartaric
acid esters of mono- and
diglycerides of fatty acids quantum satis
Foodstuff Additive Maximum level
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E 472f Mixed acetic and tartaric
acid esters of mono- and
diglycerides of fatty acids quantum satis
Pain courant francais E 260 Acetic acid quantum satis
E 261 Potassium acetate quantum satis
E 262 Sodium acetates quantum satis
E 263 Calcium acetate quantum satis
E 270 Lactic acid quantum satis
E 300 Ascorbic acid quantum satis
E 301 Sodium ascorbate quantum satis
E 302 Calcium ascorbate quantum satis
E 304 Fatty acid esters of ascorbic
acid quantum satis
E 322 Lecithins quantum satis
E 325 Sodium lactate quantum satis
E 326 Potassium lactate quantum satis
E 327 Calcium lactate quantum satis
E 471 Mono- and diglycerides of
fatty acids quantum satis
Fresh pasta E 270 Lactic acid quantum satis
E 300 Ascorbic acid quantum satis
E 301 Sodium ascorbate quantum satis
E 322 Lecithins quantum satis
E 330 Citric acid quantum satis
E 334 Tartaric acid quantum satis
E 471 Mono- and diglycerides of
fatty acids quantum satis
E 575 Glucono-delta-lactone quantum satis
Beer E 270 Lactic acid quantum satis
E 300 Ascorbic acid quantum satis
E 301 Sodium ascorbate quantum satis
E 330 Citric acid quantum satis
E 414 Acacia gum quantum satis
Foie gras ,  foie gras entier ,
blocs de foie gras
E 300 Ascorbic acid quantum satis
E 301 Sodium ascorbate quantum satis
Foodstuff Additive Maximum level
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Wines and sparkling wines and
partially fermented grape must
Additives authorised: 
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,
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 pro memoria
Pineapple and passion fruit
juices and nectars
E 440 Pectins 3 g/l
Sliced and grated ripened
cheese
E 170 Calcium carbonates quantum satis
E 504 Magnesium carbonates quantum satis
E 509 Calcium chloride quantum satis
E 575 Glucono-delta-lactone quantum satis
E 460 Cellulose quantum satis
Soured-cream butter E 500 Sodium carbonates quantum satis
1 Cocoa and chocolate products energy-reduced or with no added sugars are not covered by the
Second Schedule.
Foodstuff Additive Maximum level
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THIRD SCHEDULE
Conditionally permitted preservatives and antioxidants
PART A
Sorbates, benzoates and p-hydroxybenzoates
Note:
1. The levels of all substances mentioned above are expressed as the free acid.
2. The abbreviations used in the table mean the following:
- Sa + Ba: Sa and Ba used singly or in combination
- Sa + PHB: Sa and PHB used singly or in combination
- Sa + Ba + PHB: Sa, Ba and PHB used singly or in combination.
3. The maximum levels of use indicated refer to foodstuffs ready for consumption
prepared following manufacturers’ instructions
E Number Name Abbreviation
E 200 Sorbic acid Sa
E 202 Potassium sorbate Sa
E 203 Calcium sorbate Sa
E 210 Benzoic acid Ba 1
E 211 Sodium benzoate Ba
E 212 Potassium benzoate Ba
E 213 Calcium benzoate Ba
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
1 Benzoic acid may be present in certain fermented products resulting from the fermentation process
following good manufacturing practice.
Foodstuff Maximum level (mg/kg or mg/l as appropriate)
Sa Ba PHB Sa+Ba Sa+PHB Sa+Ba+ PHB
Wine-based flavoured drinks 200
Non-alcoholic flavoured
drinks 2 300 150 250 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
2 This entry does not include dairy-based drinks.
18 _g S.L.231.37 PERMITTED FOOD ADDITIVES
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
glacé fruit and vegetables 1000
Dried fruit 1000
Frugtgrød  and  Rote   Grütze 1000 500
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); Paté 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
Foodstuff Maximum level (mg/kg or mg/l as appropriate)
Sa Ba PHB Sa+Ba Sa+PHB Sa+Ba+ PHB
PERMITTED FOOD ADDITIVES _g S.L.231.37 19
Curdled milk 1000
Liquid egg (white, yolk or
whole egg) 5000
Dehydrated, concentrated,
frozen and deep-frozen egg
products 1000
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
Liquid dietary food
supplements 2000
Foodstuff Maximum level (mg/kg or mg/l as appropriate)
Sa Ba PHB Sa+Ba Sa+PHB Sa+Ba+ PHB
20 _g S.L.231.37 PERMITTED FOOD ADDITIVES
PART B
Sulphur dioxide and sulphites
E Number 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
Note:
1. Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2  in mg/kg or mg/l as appropriate and relate to
the total quantity, available from all sources. 
2. An SO 2  content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present.
Dietetic foods intended for
special medical purposes
excluding foods for infants
and young children as
referred to in Directive 89/
398/EEC; dietetic formulae
for weight control intended
to replace total daily food
intake or an individual meal 1500
.....  Mehu  and  Makeuttetu
.....  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
Foodstuff Maximum level (mg/kg 
or mg/l as appropriate) 
expressed as SO 2
Burger meat with a minimum vegetable and/or cereal content of 4% 450
Foodstuff Maximum level (mg/kg or mg/l as appropriate)
Sa Ba PHB Sa+Ba Sa+PHB Sa+Ba+ PHB
PERMITTED FOOD ADDITIVES _g S.L.231.37 21
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 150 3
crustaceans, penaridae solenceridae, aristeidae family:
- up to 80 units 150 3
- between 80 and 120 units 200 3
- over 120 units 300 3
- cooked 50 3
Dry biscuit 50
Starches (excluding starches for weaning foods, follow-on formulae
and infant formulae)
50
Sago 30
Pearl barley 30
Dehydrated granulated 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-frozenwhite 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 andgolden 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 2000
- bananas 1000
- apples and pears 600
- other (including nuts in shell) 500
Dried coconut 50
Candied, crystallized or glacè fruit, vegetables, angelica and citruspeel 100
Jam, jelly and marmalade (except extra jam and extra jelly) and
other similar fruit spreads including low-calorie products 50
Jams, jellies and  marmelades  made with sulphited fruit 100
Fruit-based pie filling 100
Foodstuff Maximum level (mg/kg 
or mg/l as appropriate) 
expressed as SO 2
22 _g S.L.231.37 PERMITTED FOOD ADDITIVES
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 Directive 73/437/EEC, 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 incatering 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.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
Foodstuff Maximum level (mg/kg 
or mg/l as appropriate) 
expressed as SO 2
PERMITTED FOOD ADDITIVES _g S.L.231.37 23
PART C
Other preservatives
Made wine 260
Cider, perry, fruit wine, sparkling fruit wine (including alcohol-freeproducts) 200
Mead 200
Fermentation vinegar 170
Mustard, excluding Dijon mustard 250
Dijon mustard 500
Gelatine 50
Analogues of meat, fish and crustaceans based on protein 200
Marinated nuts 50
Vacuum packed sweetcorn 100
Distilled alcoholic beverages containing whole pears 50
3 In edible parts
E No. Name Foodstuff Maximum level
E 230 Biphenyl, diphenyl Surface treatment of
citrus fruits
70 mg/kg
E 231
E 232
Orthophenyl phenol
Sodium orthophenyl
phenol
Surface treatment of
citrus fruits
12 mg/kg
individually or in 
combination 
expressed as 
orthophenyl phenol
E 234 Nisin 4 Semolina and tapioca
puddings and similar
products 3 mg/kg
Ripened cheese and
processed cheese 12.5 mg/kg
Clotted cream 10 mg/kg
Mascarpone 10 mg/kg
E 235 Natamycin Surface treatment of:
- hard, semi-hard and
semi-soft cheese
- dried, cured sausages
1 mg/dm 2  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
Foodstuff Maximum level (mg/kg 
or mg/l as appropriate) 
expressed as SO 2
24 _g S.L.231.37 PERMITTED FOOD ADDITIVES
E 284 Boric acid Sturgeons’ eggs (Caviar) 4 g/kg expressed as 
boric acid
E 285 Sodium tetraborate
(borax)
E No. Name Foodstuff
Indicative 
ingoing 
amount 
(mg/kg)
Residual 
amount 
(mg/kg)
E 249
E 250
Potassium nitrite a
Sodium nitrite a
Non-heat-treated, cured, dried meat
products
 150 b 50 c
Other cured meat products
 Canned meat products  150 b 100 c
  Foie gras ,  foie gras entier ,  blocs de
foie gras
Cured bacon 175 c
E 251 Sodium nitrate Cured meat products 300 250 d
E 252 Potassium nitrate Canned meat products
Hard, semi-hard end semi-loft
cheese
50 d
Dairy-based cheese analogue
Pickled herring and sprat 200 e
  Foie gras ,  foie gras entier ,  blocs de
foie gras
50 b
E No. Name Foodstuff Maximum level
E 280
E 281
Propionic acid f
Sodium propionate f
Pre-packed sliced bread
and rye bread
3000 mg/kg expressed 
as propionic acid
E 282 Calcium propionate f
E 283 Potassium propionate f
Energy reduced bread
2000 mg/kg expressed 
as propionic acid
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, buns
and  pitta
Christmas pudding
Pre-packed bread
Pre-packed pølsebrød,
boller and dansk flutes
1000 mg/kg expressed 
as propionic acid
Cheese and cheese
analogues (surface
treatment only)
2000 mg/kg expressed 
as propionic acid
E No. Name Foodstuff Maximum level
PERMITTED FOOD ADDITIVES _g S.L.231.37 25
PART D
Other antioxidants
Note:
The * in the table refers to the proportionality rule: when combinations of gallates, BHA
and BHT are used, the individual levels must be reduced proportionally.
Cheese and cheese
analogues (surface
treatment only)
quantum satis
E 1105 Lysozyme Ripened cheese quantum satis
4 This substance may be present naturally in certain cheeses as a result of fermentation processes.
5 When labelled 'for food use', nitrite may only be sold in a mixture with salt or a salt substitute.
b Expressed as NaNO 2 .
c Residual amount at point of sale to the final consumer, expressed as NaNO 2 .
d Expressed as NaNO 3 .
e Residual amount, nitrite fomed from nitrate included, expressed as NaNO 2 .
f Propionic acid and its salts may be present in certain fermented products resulting from the
fermentation process following good manufacturing practice.
E No. Name Foodstuff Maximum level (mg/kg)
E 310
E 311
E 312
Propyl gallate
Octyl gallate
Dodecyl gallate
Fats and oils  for the
professional manufacture
of heat-treated foodstuffs
200 * (gallates and BHA, 
individually or in 
combination) expressed 
on fat
E 320 Butylated
hydroxyanisole (BHA)
E 321 Butylated
hydroxytoluene (BHT)
Frying oil and frying fat,
excluding olive pomace
oil
100* (BHT) expressed on 
fat
Lard; fish oil; beef,
poultry and sheep fat
Cake mixes 200 (gallates and BHA, 
individually or in 
combination), expressed 
on fat
Cereal-based snack foods
Milk powder for vending
machines
Dehydrated soups and
broths
Sauces
Dehydrated meat
Processed nuts
Seasonings and
condiments
Pre-cooked cereals
Dehydrated potatoes 25 (gallates and BHA, 
individually or in 
combination)
Chewing gum 400 (gallates, BHT and 
BHA, individually or in 
combination)Dietary supplements
E No. Name Foodstuff Maximum level
26 _g S.L.231.37 PERMITTED FOOD ADDITIVES
FOURTH SCHEDULE
Other Permitted Additives
The maximum levels of use indicated refer to foodstuffs ready for consumption prepared
following manufacturers’ instructions.
E 315 Erythorbic acid Semi-preserved and
preserved meat products
500 (expressed as 
erythorbic acid
E 316 Sodium erythorbate
Preserved and
semi-preserved fish
products
1500 (expressed as 
erythorbic acid)
Frozen and deep-frozen
fish with red skin
E No. Name Foodstuff Maximum level
E 297 Fumaric acid 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
pro memoria
Fillings and toppings for fine bakery
wares
2.5 g/kg
Sugar confectionery 1 g/kg
Gel-like desserts 4 g/kg
Fruit-flavoured desserts
Dry powdered dessert mixes
Instant powders for fruit based
drinks
1 g/l
Instant powders for the preparation
of flavoured tea and herbal infusions
1 g/kg
Chewing gum 2 g/kg
E 431 Polyoxyethylene
(40) stearate
Wine in accordance with Council
Regulation (EEC) No. 1873/84
pro memoria
In the following applications, the indicated maximum levels of phosphoric acid and the 
phosphates E 338, E 339, E 340, E 341, E343, E 450, E 451 and E 452 may be added 
individually or in combination (expressed as P 2 O 5 )
E No. Name Foodstuff Maximum level
E 338 Phosphoric acid Non-alcoholic flavoured drinks 700 mg/l 1
Sterilised and UHT milk 1 g/l
E 339 Sodium phosphates Partly dehydrated milk with less
than 28% solids
1 g/kg
(i) Monosodium
phosphate
Partly dehydrated milk with more
than 28% solids
1.5 g/kg
(ii) Disodium
phosphate
Dried milk and dried skimmed milk 2.5 g/kg
E No. Name Foodstuff Maximum level (mg/kg)
PERMITTED FOOD ADDITIVES _g S.L.231.37 27
(iii) Trisodium
phosphate
Pasteurised, sterilised and UHT
creams
5 g/kg
Whipped cream and vegetable fat
analogues
5 g/kg
Unripened cheese (except
Mozzarella )
2 g/kg
Processed cheese and processed
cheese analogues
20 g/kg
Meat products 5 g/kg
E 340 Potassium phosphates Sport drinks and prepared table
waters
0.5 g/l 
(i) Monopotassium
phosphate
Dietary supplements
Salt and its substitutes
quantum satis
10 g/kg
(ii) Dipotassium
phosphate
Vegetable protein drinks
Beverage whiteners
20 g/l 
30 g/kg
(iii) Tripotassium
phosphate
Beverage whiteners for vending
machines
50 g/kg
Edible ices 1 g/kg
Desserts 3 g/kg
E 341 Calcium phosphates Dry powdered dessert mixes 7 g/kg
(i) Monocalcium
phosphate
Fine bakery wares
Flour
20 g/kg
2.5 g/kg
(ii) Dicalcium
phosphate
Flour, self-raising
Soda bread
20 g/kg
20 g/kg
(iii) Tricalcium
phosphate
Liquid egg (white, yolk or whole
egg)
10 g/kg
Sauces 5 g/kg
E 450 Diphosphates Soups end broths 3 g/kg
(i) Disodium
diphosphate
Tea and herbal infusions
Cider and perry
2 g/l
2 g/l
(ii) Trisodium
diphosphate
Chewing gum
Dried powdered foodstuffs
quantum satis 2
10 g/kg 3
(iii) Tetrasodium
diphosphate
Chocolate and malt dairy-based
drinks
2 g/l
(iv) Dipotassium
diphosphate
Alcoholic drinks (excluding wine
and beer)
1 g/l
(v) Tetrapotassium
diphosphate
Breakfast cereals
Snacks
5 g/kg
5 g/kg
(vi) Dicalcium
diphosphate
Surimi
Fish and crustacean paste
1 g/kg
5 g/kg
(vii) Calcium
dihydrogen
diphosphate
Toppings (syrups for pancakes,
flavoured syrups for milkshakes and
ice cream; similar products)
3 g/kg
Special formulae for particular
nutritional uses
5 g/kg
Glazings for meat and vegetable
products
4 g/kg
Sugar confectionery 5 g/kg
E No. Name Foodstuff Maximum level
28 _g S.L.231.37 PERMITTED FOOD ADDITIVES
E 451 Triphosphates Icing sugar 10 g/kg
(i) Pentasodium
triphosphate
Noodles
Batters
2 g/kg
5 g/kg
(ii) Pentapotassium
triphosphate
Fillets of unprocessed fish, frozen
and deep-frozen
5 g/kg
Frozen and deep-frozen crustacean
products
5 g/kg
Processed potato products
(including frozen, deep-frozen,
chilled and dried processed
products)
5 g/kg
E 452 Polyphosphates
(i) Sodium
polyphosphate
(ii) Potassium
polyphosphate
(iii) Sodium calcium
polyphosphate
(iv) Calcium
polyphosphates
E 353 Metatartaric acid Made wine 100 mg/l
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 355 Adipic acid Fillings and toppings for fine bakery
wares
2 g/kg
E 356 Sodium adipate Dry powdered dessert mixes 1 g/kg
E 357 Potassium adipate Gel-like desserts 6 g/kg
Fruit-flavoured desserts 1 g/kg
Powders for home preparation of
drinks
 10 g/l
(all above 
expressed as adipic 
acid)
E 363 Succinic acid Desserts 6 g/kg
Soups and broths 5 g/kg
Powders for home preparation of
drinks
3 g/l
E 385 Calcium disodium
ethylene diamine
tetra-acetate (calcium
disodium EDTA)
Emulsified sauces 75 mg/kg
Canned and bottled pulses, legumes,
mushrooms and artichokes
250 mg/kg
Canned and bottled crustaceans and
molluscs
75 mg/kg
Canned and bottled fish 75 mg/kg
E No. Name Foodstuff Maximum level
PERMITTED FOOD ADDITIVES _g S.L.231.37 29
Spreadable fats as defined in
Annexes B and C of Regulation
(EC) No. 2991/94 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
Fine bakery wares 2 g/kg
Fillings, toppings and coatings for
fine bakery wares and desserts
5 g/kg
Sugar confectionery 1.5 g/kg
Water-based edible ices 3 g/kg
Cereal- and potato-based snacks 3 g/kg
Sauces 8 g/kg
Beer 100 mg/l
Chewing gum 5 g/kg
Fruit and vegetable preparations 5 g/kg
Non-alcoholic flavoured drinks 300 mg/l
Emulsified liqueur 10 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
1.2 g/kg
Dietary food supplements 1 g/kg
Cider excluding  cidre bouchè 100 mg/l
E 416 Karaya gum Cereal- and potato-based snacks 5 g/kg
Nut coatings 10 g/kg
Fillings, toppings and coatings for
fine bakery wares
5 g/kg
Desserts 6 g/kg
Emulsified sauces 10 g/kg
Egg-based liqueurs 10g/l
Dietary food supplements quantum satis
Chewing gum 5 g/kg
E 420 Sorbitol
(i) Sorbitol
(ii) Sorbitol syrup
Foodstuffs in general (except drinks
and those foodstuffs referred to in
regulation 4.3)
Frozen and deep-frozen unprocessed
fish, crustaceans, molluscs and
cephalopods
quantum satis  (for 
purposes other than 
sweetening)
E 421 Mannitol
E 953 Isomalt Liqueurs
E 965 Maltitol
(i) Maltitol
(ii) Maltitol syrup
E 966 Lactitol
E No. Name Foodstuff Maximum level
30 _g S.L.231.37 PERMITTED FOOD ADDITIVES
E 967 Xylitol
E 432 Polyoxyethylene
sorbitan monolaurate
(polysorbate 20)
Fine bakery wares 3 g/kg
Fat emulsions for baking purposes 10 g/kg
E 433 Polyoxyethylene
sorbitan monooleate
(polysorbate 80)
Milk and cream analogues 5 g/kg
Edible ices 1 g/kg
E 434 Polyoxyethylene
sorbitan monopalmitate
(polysorbate 40)
Desserts 3 g/kg
Sugar confectionery 1 g/kg
E 435 Polyoxyethylene
sorbitan monostearate
(polysorbate 60)
Emulsified sauces 5 g/kg
Soups 1 g/kg
E 436 Polyoxyethylene
sorbitan tristearate
(polysorbate 65)
Chewing gum 5 g/kg
Dietary food supplements quantum satis
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 Directive 73/241/EEC,
including fillings
Confectionery based on these
products
10 g/kg
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
Surface treatment of citrus fruits 50 mg/kg
Cloudy spirit drinks in accordance
with Council Regulation (EEC) No.
1576/89
100 mg/l
Cloudy spirit drinks containing less
than 15% alcohol by volume
100 mg/l
E 473 Sucrose esters of fatty
acids
Canned liquid coffee
Heat treated meat products
1 g/l
5 g/kg
(on fat)
E 474 Sucroglycerides Fat emulsions for baking purposes 10 g/kg
Fine bakery wares 10 g/kg
Beverage whiteners 20 g/kg
Edible ices 5 g/kg
Sugar confectionery 5 g/kg
Desserts 5 g/kg
Sauces 10 g/kg
Soups and broths 2 g/kg
E No. Name Foodstuff Maximum level
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Fresh fruits, surface treatment quantum satis
Non-alcoholic aniseed-based drinks 5 g/l
Non-alcoholic coconut and almond
drinks
5 g/l
Spirituous beverages (excluding
wine and beer)
5 g/l
Powders for the preparation of hot
beverages
10 g/l
Dairy-based drinks 5 g/l
Dietary food supplements quantum satis
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 5g/kg
Sterilised cream and sterilised cream
with a reduced fat content
5g/kg
E 475 Polyglycerol esters of
fatty acids
Fine bakery wares 10 g/kg
Emulsified liqueurs 5 g/l
Egg products 1 g/kg
Beverage whiteners 0.5 g/kg
Chewing gum 5 g/kg
Fat emulsions 5 g/kg
Milk and cream analogues 5 g/kg
Sugar confectionery 2 g/kg
Desserts 2 g/kg
Dietary food supplements quantum satis
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
Granola-type breakfast cereals 10 g/kg
E 476 Polyglycerol
polyricinoleate
Spreadable fats as defined in
Annexes B and C of Regulation
(EC) No. 2991/94 having a fat
content of 41% or less
4 g/kg
Similar spreadable products with a
fat content of less than 10%
4 g/kg
Dressings 4 g/kg
Cocoa-based confectionery,
including chocolate
5 g/kg
E No. Name Foodstuff Maximum level
32 _g S.L.231.37 PERMITTED FOOD ADDITIVES
E 477 Propane-1,2-diol
Esters of fatty acids
Fine bakery wares 5 g/kg
Fat emulsions for baking purposes 10 g/kg
Milk and cream analogues 5 g/kg
Beverage whiteners 1 g/kg
Edible ices 3 g/kg
Sugar confectionery 5 g/kg
Desserts 5 g/kg
Whipped dessert toppings other than
cream
30 g/kg
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 Sodium stearoyl-2-
lactylate
Fine bakery wares 5 g/kg
Quick-cook rice 4 g/kg
Breakfast cereals 5 g/kg
E 482 Calcium stearoyl-2-
lactylate
Emulsified liquer 8 g/kg
Spirits with less than 15% alcohol
by volume
8 g/l
Cereal-based snacks 2 g/kg
Chewing gum 2 g/kg
Fat emulsions 10 g/kg
Desserts 5 g/kg
Sugar confectionery 5 g/kg
Beverage whiteners 3 g/kg
Cereal- and potato-based snacks 5 g/kg
Minced and diced canned meat
products
4 g/kg
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 No. Name Foodstuff Maximum level
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E 483 Stearyl tartrate Bakery wares (except breads
referred to in the Second Schedule)
4 g/kg
Desserts 5 g/kg
E 491 Sorbitan monostearate Fine bakery wares 10 g/kg
E 492 Sorbitan tristearate Toppings and coatings for fine
bakery wares
5 g/kg
E 493 Sorbitan monolaurate Jelly marmalade 25 mg/kg 4
E 494 Sorbitan monooleate Fat emulsions 10 g/kg
E 495 Sorbitan monopalmitate Milk and cream analogues 5 g/kg
Beverage whiteners 5 g/kg
Liquid tea concentrates and liquid
fruit and herbal infusions
concentrates
0.5 g/l
Edible ices 0.5 g/kg
Desserts 5 g/kg
Sugar confectionery 5 g/kg
Cocoa-based confectionery,
including chocolate
10 g/kg 5
Emulsified sauces 5 g/kg
Dietary food supplements quantum satis
Yeast for baking quantum satis
Chewing gum 5 g/kg
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
Individually or in 
combination
E 512 Stannous chloride Canned and bottled white asparagus 25 mg/kg as Sn
E 520 Aluminium sulphate Egg white 30 mg/kg
E 521
E 522
Aluminium sodium
sulphate
Aluminium potassium
sulphate
Candied, crystallized and glace fruit
and vegetables
200 mg/kg
Individually or in 
combination, 
expressed as Al
E 523 Aluminium ammonium
sulphate
E 541 Sodium aluminium
phosphate, acidic
Fine bakery wares (scones and
sponge wares only)
1 g/kg
expressed as Al
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
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E 551 Silicon dioxide Dried powdered foodstuffs
(including sugars)
10 g/kg
E 552 Calcium silicate Salt and its substitutes 10 g/kg
E 553a (i) Magnesium
silicate
Dietary food supplements quantum satis
(ii) Magnesium
trisilicate 6
Foodstuffs in tablet and coated
tablet form
quantum satis
E 553b Talc 6 Sliced or grated hard, semi-hard and
processed cheese
10 g/kg
E 554 Sodium aluminium
silicate
Sliced or grated cheese analogues
and processed cheese analogues
10 g/kg
E 555 Potassium aluminium
silicate
Chewing gum
Rice
quantum satis 7
quantum satis 7
E 556 Calcium aluminium
silicate
Sausages (surface treatment only)
Seasonings
quantum satis 7
30 g/kg
E 559 Aluminium silicate
(Kaolin)
Confectionery excluding chocolate
(surface treatment only)
quantum satis 7
Tin-greasing products 30 g/kg
Individually or in 
combination
E 579 Ferrous gluconate Olives darkened by oxidation 150 mg/kg as Fe
E 585 Ferrous lactate
E 620
E 621
E 622
Glutamic acid
Monosodium glutamate
Monopotassium
glutamate
Foodstuffs in general (except those
referred to in regulation 4 (3))
10 g/kg
Individually or in 
combination
E 623 Calcium diglutamate Condiments and seasonings quantum satis
E 624 Monoammonium
glutamate
E 625 Magnesium
diglutamate
E 626
E 627
Guanylic acid
Disodium guanylate
 Foodstuffs in general (except those
referred to in regulation 4(3))
500 mg/kg
individually or in 
combmation, 
expressed as 
guanylic acid
E 628 Dipotassium guanylate
E 629 Calcium guanylate
E 630 Inosinic acid
E 631 Disodium inosinate
E 632 Dipotassium inosinate Seasonings and condiments quantum satis
E 633 Calcium inosinate
E 634 Calcium 5'-
ribonucleotides
E 635 Disodium 5'-
ribonucleotides
E 650 Zinc acetate Chewing gum 1000 mg/kg
E No. Name Foodstuff Maximum level
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E 900 Dimethylpolysiloxane Jam, jellies and marmalades and
similar fruit spreads, including low
calorie products
10 mg/kg
Soups and broths 10 mg/kg
Oils and fats for frying 10 mg/kg
Confectionery (excluding chocolate) 10 mg/kg
Non-alcoholic flavoured drinks 10 mg/l
Pineapple juice 10 mg/l
Canned and bottled fruit and
vegetables
10 mg/kg
Chewing gum 100 mg/kg
Sød ... saft 10 mg/l
Batters 10 mg/kg
Ciders excluding  cidre bouchè 10 mg/l
E 901
E 902
Beeswax, white and 
yellow
Candelilla wax
As glazing agents only for:
- Confectionery (including
chocolate)
quantum satis
E 903
E 904
Carnauba wax
Shellac
- Small products of fine bakery
wares coated with chocolate
- Snacks
- Nuts
- Coffee beans
Peaches and pineapples (surface
treatment only)
quantum satis
Dietary food supplements quantum satis
Fresh citrus fruits, melons, apples
and pears (surface treatment only)
quantum satis
E 912 Montan acid esters Fresh citrus fruits (surface treatment
only)
quantum satis
E 914 Oxidised polyethylene 
wax
Fresh melon, mango, papaya,
avocado and pineapple (surface
treatment only)
quantum satis
E 927b  Carbamide Chewing gum without added sugars 30 g/kg
E 943a Butane Vegetable oil pan spray (for
professional use only)
quantum satis
E 943b Iso-butane
E 944 Propane Water based emulsion spray quantum satis
E 950 Acesulfame-K Chewing gum with added sugars 800 mg/kg
E 951 Aspartame 2500 mg/kg
E 957 Thaumatin 10 mg/kg (as 
flavour enhancer 
only) 8
E No. Name Foodstuff Maximum level
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Water-based flavoured non-
alcoholic drinks
Desserts - dairy and non-dairy
0.5 mg/l
5 mg/kg
(as flavour 
enhancer only)
E 959 Neohesperidine DC Chewing gum with added sugars 150 mg/kg 8
Spreadable fats as defined in
Annexes B and C of Regulation
(EC) No. 2991/94
5 mg/kg
Meat products  5 mg/kg
(as flavour 
enhancer only
Fruit jellies 5 mg/kg
(as flavour 
enhancer only
Vegetable proteins 5 mg/kg
(as flavour 
enhancer only
E 999 Quillaia extract Water-based flavoured non-
alcoholic drinks
200 mg/l 
(calculated as 
anhydrous extract)
Cider excluding  cider bouchè 200 mg/l 
(calculated as 
anhydrous extract)
E 1201
E 1202 
Polyvinylpyrrolidone
Polyvinylpolypyrroli-
done
Dietary food supplements in tablet
and coated tablet form
quantum satis
E 1505 Triethyl citrate Dried egg white quantum satis
E 905 Microcrystalline wax Surface treatment of  quantum satis
- confectionery excluding chocolate
- chewing gum
- melons, papaya, mango and
avocado
E 1518 Glyceryl triacetate 
(triacetin)
Chewing gum quantum satis
E 459 Beta-cyclodextrine Foodstuffs in tablet and coated
tablet form
quantum satis
E 425 Konjac 9 Foodstuffs in general (except those
referred to in paragraph 4.3)
10 g/kg
(individually or in 
combination)(i) Konjac gum
(ii) Konjac 
glucomannane
1 E 338 only.
2  E 341 (ii) only.
E No. Name Foodstuff Maximum level
PERMITTED FOOD ADDITIVES _g S.L.231.37 37
FIFTH SCHEDULE
Permitted Carriers and Carrier Solvents
Note:
Not included in this list are:
1. Substances generally considered as foodstuffs;
2. Substances referred to in regulation 3(2);
3. Substances having primarily an acid or acidity regulator function, such as citric acid
and ammonium hydroxide.
3  E 341 (iii) only.
4  E 493 only.
5 E 492 only.
6 Asbestos free.
7 E 553B only.
8 If E 950, E 951, E 957 and E 959 are used in combination in chewing gum, the maximum level for 
each is reduced proportionally.
9 These substances may not be used to produce dehydrated foodstuffs intended to rehydrate on 
ingestion.
E No. Name Restricted use
Propan-1,2-diol (propylene glycol) Colours, 
emulsifiers, 
antioxidants and 
enzymes (maximum 
1 g/kg in the 
foodstuff)
E 422 Glycerol
E 420 Sorbitol
E 421 Mannitol
E 953 Isomalt
E 965 Maltitol
E 966 Lactitol
E 967 Xylitol
E 400 -
E 404
Alginic acid and its sodium, potassium, calcium and
ammonium salts
E 405 Propan-1,2-diol alginate
E 406 Agar
E 407 Carrageenan
E 410 Locust bean gum
E 412 Guar gum
E 413 Tragacanth
E 414 Acacia gum (gum arabic)
E No. Name Foodstuff Maximum level
38 _g S.L.231.37 PERMITTED FOOD ADDITIVES
E 415 Xanthan gum
E 440 Pectins
E 432 Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate (polysorbate 20)
E 433 Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80)
E 434 Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate (polysorbate 40) Antifoaming agents
E 435 Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate (polysorbate 60)
E 436 Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate (polysorbate 65)
E 442 Ammonium phosphatides Antioxidants
E 460 Cellulose (microcrystalline or powdered)
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 322 Lecithins
E 432 Polysorbates 20, 40, 60, 65 and 80
E 436
E 470b Magnesium salts of fatty acids
E 471 Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids Colours and 
fat-soluble 
antioxidantsE 472a Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
E 472c Citric 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 473 Sucrose esters of fatty acids
E 475 Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
E 491 Sorbitan monostearate
E 492 Sorbitan tristearate
E 493 Sorbitan monolaurate Colours and 
antifoaming agentsE 494 Sorbitan monooleate
E 495 Sorbitan monopalmitate
E 1404 Oxidised 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 Hydroxypropyl starch
E No. Name Restricted use
PERMITTED FOOD ADDITIVES _g S.L.231.37 39
E 1442 Hydroxypropyl distarch phosphate
E 1450 Starch sodium octenyl succinate
E 170 Calcium carbonates
E 263 Calcium acetate
E 331 Sodium citrates
E 332 Potassium citrates
E 341 Calcium phosphates
E 501 Potassium carbonates
E 504 Magnesium carbonates
E 508 Potassium chloride
E 509 Calcium chloride
E 511 Magnesium chloride
E 514 Sodium sulphate
E 515 Potassium sulphate
E 516 Calcium sulphate
E 517 Ammonium sulphate
E 577 Potassium gluconate
E 640 Glycine and its sodium salt
E 1505 Triethyl citrate
E 1518 Glyceryl triacetate (triacetin)
E 551
E 552
Silicon dioxide
Calcium silicate
Emulsifiers and 
colours, max. 5%
E 553b Talc Colours, max. 5%
E 558 Bentonite
 E 559 Aluminium silicate (Kaolin)
E 901 Beeswax Colours
E 1200 Polydextrose
E 1201 Polyvinylpyrrolidone Sweeteners
E 1202 Polyvinylpolypyrrolidone
E 322 Lecithins Glazing agents
for fruitsE 432 Polysorbates
E 436 Sodium, potassium and calcium salts of fatty acids
E 470a
E 471 Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids
E 491 Sorbitans
E 495 Fatty acids
E 570 Dinethyl polysiloxane
E No. Name Restricted use
40 _g S.L.231.37 PERMITTED FOOD ADDITIVES
SIXTH SCHEDULE
Food Additives permitted in Foods for Infants and Young Children
Note:
Formulae and weaning foods for infants and young children may contain E 414 acacia gum
(gum arabic) and E 551 silicon dioxide resulting from the addition of nutrient preparations
containing not more than 150 g/kg of E 414 and 10 g/kg of E 551, as well as E 421 mannitol
when used as a carrier for vitamin B12 (not less than 1 part vitamin B12 to 1000 parts
mannitol). The carry over of E 414 in the product ready for consumption should not be more
than 10 mg/kg
Formulae and weaning foods for infants and young children may contain E 301 (sodium L-
ascorbate) used at QS level in coatings of nutrient preparations containing polyunsaturated
fatty acids. The carry-over of E 301 in the product ready for consumption should not be more
than 75 mg/l.
The maximum levels of use indicated refer to foodstuffs ready for consumption prepared
following manufacturers’ instructions.
PART 1
Food Additives permitted in Infant Formulae for Infants in Good Health
Notes:
1. For the manufacture of acidified milks, non-pathogenic L(+)-lactic acid producing
cultures may be used.
2. If more than one of the substances E 322, E 471, E 472c and E 473 are added to a
foodstuff, the maximum level established for that foodstuff for each of those substances is
lowered with that relative part as is present of the other substances together in that foodstuff.
E 900
Polyethylene glycol 6000 Sweeteners
E 425 Konjac
- Konjac gum
- Konjac glucomannane
E 459 Beta-cyclodextrine 1 g/kg
E 1451 Acetylated oxidised starch
E 468 Cross-linked sodium carboxy methyl cellulose Sweeteners
E 469 Enzymatically hydrolysed carboxy methyl cellulose
E No. Name Maximum level
E 270 Lactic acid (L(+)-form only) quantum satis
E 330 Citric acid quantum satis
E 338 Phosphoric acid In conformity with the limits set in the First 
Schedule to the Infant Formulae and Follow-On 
Formulae Regulations.
E No. Name Restricted use
PERMITTED FOOD ADDITIVES _g S.L.231.37 41
PART 2
Food Additives permitted in Follow-On Formulae for Infants in Good Health
Note:
1. For the manufacture of acidified milks, non-pathogenic L(+)-lacdc acid producing
cultures may be used.
2. If more than one of the substances E 322, E 471, E 472c and E 473 is added to a
foodstuff, the maximum level established for that foodstuff for each of those substances is
lowered with that relative part as is present of the other substance in that foodstuff.
3. If more than one of the substances E 407, E 410 and E 412 is added to a foodstuff, the
maximum level established for that foodstuff for each of those substances is lowered with that
relative part as is present of the other substance in that foodstuff.
E 306 Tocopherol-rich extract 10 mg/l individually or in combination
E 307 Alpha-tocopherol
E 308 Gamma-tocopherol
E 309 Delta-tocopherol
E322 Lecithins 1 g/l
E 471 Mono- and diglycerides 4 g/l
E 304 L-ascorbyl palmitate 10 mg/l
E 331 Sodium citrates 2 g/l
E 332 Potassium citrates 2 g/l individually or in combination and in 
conformity with the limits set in Annex I to 
Directive 91/321/EEC
E 331 Sodium phosphates 1 g/l expressed as P 2 O 5
E 332 Potassium phosphates individually or in combination and in conformity 
with the limits set in Annex I to Directive 91/321/
EEC
E 412 Guar gum 1 g/l, where the liquid product contains partially 
hydrolysed proteins and is in conformity with the 
conditions set in Annex IV of Directive 91/321/
EEC, as amended by Directive 96/4/EC
E 472c Citric acid esters of mono-
and diglycerides of fatty
acids
75 g/l sold as powder
9 g/l sold as liquid where the products contain 
partially hydrolysed proteins, peptides or amino 
acids and are in conformity with the conditions set 
in Annex IV of Directive 91/321/EEC, as 
amended by Directive 96/4/EC
E 473 Sucrose esters of fatty acids 120 mg/l in products containing hydrolysed 
proteins, peptides or amino acids
E No. Name Maximum level
E 270 Lactic acid (L(+)-form only) quantum satis
E 330 Citric acid quantum satis
E No. Name Maximum level
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PART 3
Food Additives permitted in Weaning Foods for Infants and Young Children in Good Health
E 306 Tocopherol-rich extract 10 mg/l 
E 307 Alpha-tocopherol Individually or in combination
E 308 Gamma-tocopherol
E 309 Delta-tocopherol
E 338 Phosphoric acid In conformity with the limits set in the First 
Schedule to the Infant Formulae and Follow-On 
Formulae Regulations.
E 440 Pectins 5 g/l in acidified follow-on formulae only
E322 Lecithins 1 g/l
E 471 Mono- and diglycerides 4 g/l
E 407 Carrageenan 0.3g/l
E 410 Locust bean gum 1 g/l
E 412 Guar gum 1 g/l
E 304 L-ascorbyl palmitate 10 mg/l
E 331 Sodium citrates 2 g/l
E 332 Potassium citrates 2 g/l individually or in combination and in 
conformity with the limits set in Annex I to 
Directive 91/321/EEC
E 331 Sodium phosphates 1 g/l expressed as P 2 O 5
E 332 Potassium phosphates individually or in combination and in conformity 
with the limits set in Annex I to Directive 91/321/
EEC
E 472c Citric acid esters of mono-
and diglycerides of fatty
acids
75 g/l sold as powder
9 g/l sold as liquid where the products contain 
partially hydrolysed proteins, peptides or amino 
acids and are in conformity with the conditions set 
in Annex IV of Directive 91/321/EEC, as 
amended by Directive 96/4/EC
E 473 Sucrose esters of fatty acids 120 mg/l in products containing hydrolysed 
proteins, peptides or amino acids
E No. Name Foodstuff Maximum level
E 170 Calcium carbonates
E 260 Acetic acid
E 261 Potassium acetate
E 262 Sodium acetates
E No. Name Maximum level
PERMITTED FOOD ADDITIVES _g S.L.231.37 43
E 263 Calcium acetate
E 270 Lactic acid*
E 296 Malic acid*
E 325 Sodium lactate* Weaning foods quantum satis
(only for pH adjustment)E 326 Potassium lactate*
E 327 Calcium lactate*
E 330 Citric acid
E 331 Sodium citrates
E 332 Potassium citrates
E 333 Calcium citrates
E 507 Hydrochloric acid
E 524 Sodium hydroxide
E 525 Potassium hydroxide
E 526 Calcium hydroxide
E 500 Sodium carbonates Weaning foods quantum satis
(only as raising agents)
Individually or in 
combination, expressed as 
ascorbic acid
E 501 Potassium carbonates
E 503 Ammonium carbonates
E 300 L-ascorbic acid Fruit- and vegetable-
based drinks, juices and
baby foods
0.3 g/kg
E 301 Sodium L-ascorbate
E 302 Calcium L-ascorbate Fat-containing
cereal-based foods
including rusks and biscuits
0.2 g/kg
E 304 L-ascorbyl palmitate
E 306 Tocopherol-rich extract Fat-containing cereals,
biscuits, rusks and baby
foods
0.1 g/kg
Individually or in 
combinationE 307 Alpha-tocopherolE 308 Gamma-tocopherol
E 309 Delta-tocopherol
E 338 Phosphoric acid Weaning foods 1 g/kg as P 2 O 5  
(only for pH adjustment)
E 339 Sodium phosphates 1 g/kg 
E 340 Potassium phosphates Cereals Individually or in 
combination, expressed as 
P 2 O 5E 341 Calcium phosphates
E 322 Lecithins Biscuits and rusks 10 g/kg
Cereal-based food
Baby foods
E 471 Mono- and diglycerides
of fatty acids
E No. Name Foodstuff Maximum level
44 _g S.L.231.37 PERMITTED FOOD ADDITIVES
E 472a Acetic acid esters of
mono- and diglycerides
of fatty acids
Biscuits and rusks
Cereal-based foods
Baby foods
5 g/kg
Individually or in 
combination
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 400 Alginic acid
E 401 Sodium alginate Desserts 0.5 g/kg
Individually or in 
combination
E 402
E 404
Potassium alginate
Calcium alginate
Puddings
E 410
E 412
Locust bean gum
Guar gum
Weaning foods 10 g/kg
Individually or in 
combinationE 414 Acacia gum (gum arabic)
E 415
E 440
Xanthan gum
Pectins
Gluten-free cereal-based
foods
20 g/kg
Individually or in 
combination
E 551 Silicon dioxide Dry cereals 2 g/kg
E 334 Tartaric acid*
E 335 Sodium tartrate*
E 336 Potassium tartrate* Biscuits and rusks 5 g/kg
as a residue
E 450a Disodium diphosphate
E 575 Glucono-delta-lactone
E 1404 Oxidised starch
E 1410 Monostarch phosphate
E 1412 Distarch phosphate
E 1413 Phosphated distarch
phosphate
Weaning foods 50 g/kg
E 1414 Acetylated distarch
phosphate
E 1420 Acetylated starch
E 1422 Acetylated distarch
adipate
E 1450 Starch sodium octenyl
succinate
E 333 Cacium citrates ** In low-sugar based
products
quantum satis
E 341 Tricalcium phosphate ** In fruit-based desserts 1 g/kg as P 2 O 5
E No. Name Foodstuff Maximum level
PERMITTED FOOD ADDITIVES _g S.L.231.37 45
PART 4
Food Additives permitted in Foods for Infants and Young Children for Special Medical 
Purposes
The tables in Parts 1 to 3 of the Sixth Schedule are applicable.
E 1451 Acetylated oxidised
starch
Weaning foods 50 g/kg
* L(+)-form only.
** The note in Part 4 of the Sixth Schedule does not apply.
E No. Name Maximim  level Special conditions
E 401 Sodium alginate 1 g/l From 4 months onwards in special food
products with adapted composition, required for
metabolic disorders and for general tube-
feeding
E 405 Propane 1,2 diol
alginate 
200 mg/l From 12 months onwards in specialised diets
intended for yound children who have cow’s
milk intolerance or inborn errors of metabolism
E 410 Locust bean gum 10 g/l From birth onwards in products for reduction
of gastro-oesophageal reflux
E 412 Guar gum 10 g/l From birth onwards in products in liquid
formulae containing hydrolised proteins,
peptides or amino acids in conformity with the
conditions set out in Annex IV of Directive 91/
321/EEC, as amended by Directive 96/4/EC
E 415 Xanthan gum 1.2 g/l From birth onwards for use in products based
on amino acids or peptides for use with patients
who have problems with impairment of the
gastrointestinal tract, protein malabsorbtion or
inborn errors of metabolism
E 440 Pectins 10 g/l From birth onwards in products used in case
of gastro-intestinal disorders
E 466 Sodium carboxyl
methyl cellulose
10 g/l or 
k/g
From birth onwards in products for the
dietary management of metabolic disorders
E 471 Mono- and digly-
cerides of fatty acids
5 g/l From birth onwards in specialised diets,
particularly those devoid of proteins
E 1450 Starch sodium
octenyl succinate
20 g/l In infant formulae and follow-on formulae
E No. Name Foodstuff Maximum level
46 _g S.L.231.37 PERMITTED FOOD ADDITIVES
SEVENTH SCHEDULE
Purity criteria for the following additives are prescribed in Council Directive 96/77/
EC (Off. J. European Communities 1996, 39 (L339), 1-69):
E 200 Sorbic acid
E 202 Potassium sorbate
E 203 Cacium sorbate
E 210 Benzoic acid
E 211 Sodium benzoate
E 212 Potassium benzoate
E 213 Calcium benzoate
E 214 Ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate
E 215 Sodium ethyl p-hydroxybenzoate
E 216 Propyl p-hydroxybenzoate
E 217 Sodium propyl p-hydroxybenzoate
E 218 Methyl p-hydroxybenzoate
E 219 Sodium methyl p-hydroxybenzoate
E 220 Sulphur dioxide
E 22 Sodium sulphate
E 222 Sodium hydrogen sulphite
E 223 Sodium metabisulphite
E 224 Potassium metabisulphite
E 226 Calcium sulfphite
E 227 Calcium hydrogen sulfphite
E 228 Potassium hydrogen sulphite
E 230 Biphenyl
E 231 Orthophenyl phenol
E 232 Sodium orthophenyl phenol
E 233 Thiabendazole
E 234 Nisin
E 235 Natamycin
E 239 Hexamethylene tetramine
E 242 Dimethyl dicarbonate
E 249 Potassium nitrite
E 250 Sodium nitrite
E 251 Sodium nitrate
E 252 Potassium nitrate
E 260 Acedtic acid
E 26l Potassium acetate
PERMITTED FOOD ADDITIVES _g S.L.231.37 47
E 262 Sodium acetates
(i) sodium acetate
(ii) sodium hydrogen acetate (sodium diacetate)
E 263 Calcium acetate
E 270 Lactic acid
E 280 Propionic acid
E 281 Sodium propionate
E 282 Calcium propionate
E 283 Potassium propionate
E 284 Boric acid
E 285 Sodium tetraborate (borax)
E 290 Carbon dioxide
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 Alfa-tocopherol
E 308 Gamma-tocopherol
E 309 Delta-tocopherol
E 310 Propyl gallate
E 311 Octyl gallate
E 312 Dodecyl gallate
E 315 Erythorbic acid
E 316 Sodium erythorbate
E 320 Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)
E 321 Butylated hydroxytoulene (BHT)
E 322 Lecithins
E 325 Sodium lactate
E 326 Potassium lactate
E 327 Calcium lactate
E 330 Citric acid
E 331 Sodium citrates
(i) monosodium citrate
(ii) dosodium citrate
48 _g S.L.231.37 PERMITTED FOOD ADDITIVES
(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 338 Phosphoric acid
E 339 Sodium phosphates
(i) monosodium phosphate
(ii) disodium phosphate
(iii) trisodium phosphate
E 340 Potassium phosphates
(i) monopotassium phosphate
(ii) dipotassium phosphate
(iii) tripotassium phosphate
E 341 Calcium phosphates
(i) monocalcium phosphate
(ii) dicalcium phosphate
(iii) tricalcium phosphate
E 385 Calcium disodium ethylene diamine tetra-acetate (Calcium disodium
EDTA)
E 1105 Lisozyme
Purity criteria for the following are established by amending Council Directive 98/
86/EC (Off. J. European Communities 1998, 41 (L334), 1-63):
E 400 Alginic acid
E 401 Sodium alginate
E 402 Potassium alginate
E 403 Ammonium alginate
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E 404 Calcium alginate
E 405 Propane-1,2-diol alginate
E 406 Agar
E 407 Carrageenan
E 407a Processed euchema seaweed
E 410 Locust bean gum
E 412 Guar gum
E 413 Tragacanth
E 414 Acacia gum
E 415 Xanthan gum
E 416 Karaya gum
E 417 Tara gum
E 418 Gellan gum
E 422 Glycerol
E 431 Polyoxyethylene (40) stearate
E 432 Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate (polysorbate 20)
E 433 Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80)
E 434 Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate (polysorbate 40)
E 435 Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate (polysorbate 60)
E 436 Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate (polysorbate 65)
E 440 Pectins
(i) pectin
(ii) amidated pectin
E 442 Ammonium phosphatides
E 444 Sucrose acetate isobutyrate
E 445 Glyceral esters of wood rosins
E 450 Diphosphates
(i) disodium diphosphate
(ii) trisodium diphosphate
(iii) tetrasodium diphosphate
(iv) tetrapotassium diphosphate
(v) dicalcium diphosphate
(vi) calcium dihydrogen diphosphate
E 451 Triphosphates
(i) pentasodium triphosphate
(ii) pentapotassium triphosphate
E 452 Polyphosphates
50 _g S.L.231.37 PERMITTED FOOD ADDITIVES
(i) sodium polyphosphate
(ii) potassium polyphosphate
(iii) calcium polyphosphate
E 460 Cellulose
(i) microcrystalliine cllulose
(ii) powdered cellulose
E 461 Methyl cellulose
E 463 Hydroxypropyl cellulose
E 464 Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose
E 465 Ethyl methyl cellulose
E 466 (Sodium) 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 473 Sucrose esters of fatty acids
E 474 Sucroglycerides
E 475 Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
E 476 Polyglycerol polyricinoleate
E 477 Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids
E 479b Thermally oxidised soya bean oil interacted with mono- u diglycerides of
fatty acids
E 48l Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate
E 482 Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate
E 483 Stearyl tartrate
E 491 Sorbitan monostearate
E 492 Sorbita tristearate
E 493 Sorbitan monolaurate
E 494 Sorbitan monooleate
E 495 Sorbitan monopalmitate
E 508 Potassium chloride
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E 579 Ferrous gluconate
E 585 Ferrous lactate
Purity criteria for the following are established by amending Council Directive 
2000/63/EC (Off. J. European Communities 2000, 41 (L277), 1-61):
E 320 Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)
Polyethyleneglycol 6000
E 296 Malic acid
E 297 Fumaric acid
E 343(i) Monomagnesium phosphate
E 343(ii) Dimagnesium phosphate
E 350(i) Sodium malate
E 350(ii) Sodium hydrogen malate
E 351 Potassium malate
E 352(i) Calcium malate
E 352(ii) Calcium hydrogen malate
E 355 Adipic acid
E 363 Succinic acid
E 380 Triammonium citrate
E 452(iii) Sodium calcium polyphosphate
E 459 Beta-cyclodextrin
E 468 Cross-linked sodium carboxymethylcellulose
E 469 Enzymatically hydrolysed carboxymethylcellulose
E 500(i) Sodium carbonate
E 500(ii) Sodium hydrogen carbonate
E 500(iii) Sodium sequicarbonate
E 501(i) Potassium carbonate
E 501(ii) Potassium hydrogen carbonate
E 503(i) Ammonium carbonate
E 503(ii) Ammonium hydrogen carbonate
E 507 Hydrochlorific acid
E 509 Calcium chloride
E 511 Magnesium chloride
E 512 Stannous chloride
E 513 Sulphuric acid
E 514(i) Sodium sulphate
E 514(ii) Sodium hydrogen sulphate
E 515(i) Potassium sulphate
E 515(ii) Potassium hydrogen sulphate
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E 516 Calcium sulphate
E 517 Ammonium sulphate
E 520 Aluminium sulphate
E 512 Aluminium sodium sulphate
E 522 Aluminium potassium sulphate
E 523 Aluminium ammonium 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 535 Sodium ferrocyanide
E 536 Potassium ferrocyanide
E 538 Calcium ferrocyanide
E 541 Sodium aluminium phosphate, acidic
E 55l Silicon dioxide
E 552 Calcium silicate
E 553a(i) Magnesium silicate
E 553a(ii) Magnesium trisilicate
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 900 Dimethyl polisiloxane
E 901 Beeswax
E 902 Candelilla wax
E 903 Carnauba wax
E 904 Shellac
E 920 L-cysteine
E 927b Carbamide
E 938 Argon
E 939 Helium
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E 941 Nitrogen
E 942 Nitrous oxide
E 948 Oxygen
E 999 Quillaia extract
E 1103 Invertase
E 1200 Polydextrose
E 1404 Oxidised 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 Hydroxypropyl starch
E 1442 Hydroxypropyl distarch phosphate
E 1450 Starch sodium octenyl succinate
E 1451 Acetylated oxidised starch
E 1505 Triethyl citrate
E 1518 Glyceryl triacetate
E 1520 Propane-1,2-diol
