Decree updating Decree No. 209 of 1996 governing food additives allowed in the preparation and preservation of foodstuffs, pursuant to Directive 2006/52/EC.

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Food additives Standards

Geographical area

Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe

Abstract

This Decree updates the provisions laid down under articles 14(1) and 16(2) of Decree No. 209 of 1996 concerning food additives allowed in the preparation and preservation of food products. These amendments deal in particular with carriers, which are defined as those substances used to dissolve, dilute, disperse or otherwise physically modify a food additive or flavouring without altering its function in order to facilitate its handling, application or use.

Full text

Italian

Website

www.comune.jesi.an.it

References - Legislation

Implements

Directive 2006/52/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 95/2/EC on food additives other than colours and sweeteners and Directive 94/35/EC on sweeteners for use in foodstuffs.

Legislation | European Union | 2006

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Ministerial Decree No. 209 governing food additives allowed in the preparation and preservation of foodstuffs in implementation of EEC Directives 94/34/CE, 94/35/CE, 94/36/CE and 95/31/CE.

Legislation | Italy | 1996

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Standards, Packaging/labelling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX