Directive 2003/114/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 95/2/EC on food additives other than colours and sweeteners. Country/Territory European Union Document type Legislation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Journal L 24, 29 January 2004, pp. 58-64. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Food additives Geographical area European Union Countries Abstract This Directive lays down particular amendments to articles 1 and 3 as well as the Annexes attached to Directive 95/2/EC, which makes provision applicable to food additives other than colours and sweeteners. As regards article 1, a new definition of stabilizers is hereby given. New paragraph 3 is added to article 3. According to this new provision, the level of additives in flavourings shall be limited to the minimum necessary to guarantee the safety and quality of flavourings and to facilitate their storage. The presence of additives must not mislead consumers nor present a hazard to their health. The Annexes shall be amended as set out in the Annex attached to this Directive. Full text English Website europa.eu References - Legislation Amends European Parliament and Council Directive No. 95/2/EC on food additives other than colours and sweeteners. Legislation | European Union | 1995 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Breastfeeding/infant food, Nutrition Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repeals Council Directive 67/427/EEC on the use of certain preservatives for the surface treatment of citrus fruit and on the control measures to be used for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of preservatives in and on citrus fruit. Legislation | European Union | 1967 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Fruits/edible nuts, Agricultural commodities, Food additives, Hygiene/sanitary procedures Source: FAO, FAOLEX Implemented by Ministerial Decree No. 383/2006 amending provisions of the Food Code as regards food additives other than colours and sweeteners, in compliance with Council Directive 2003/114/EC amending Directive 95/2/EC. Legislation | Greece | 2006 Keyword: Codex Alimentarius, Food quality control/food safety, Food additives Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 152 of 2009 (XI. 12.) FVM of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on the binding provisions of the Codex Alimentarius Hungaricus. Legislation | Hungary | 2009 (2014) Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Codex Alimentarius, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation on authorized food additives. Legislation | Poland | 2010 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Packaging/labelling Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation on authorized food additives. Legislation | Poland | 2008 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Packaging/labelling, Processing/handling Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree-Law No. 33/2005 on food additives other than colours and sweeteners. Legislation | Portugal | 2005 Keyword: Food additives, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Standards, Packaging/labelling, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX European Communities (Purity Criteria on Food Additives other than Colours and Sweeteners) (Amendment) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 369 of 2005). Legislation | Ireland | 2005 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives Source: FAO, FAOLEX Miscellaneous Food Additives (Amendment) (No.2) (Wales) Regulations 2005 (W.S.I. No. 1311 (W.93) of 2005). Legislation | United Kingdom | 2005 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX Miscellaneous Food Additives Amendment (England) Regulations 2005 (S.I. No. 1099 of 2005). Legislation | United Kingdom | 2005 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives Source: FAO, FAOLEX Real Decreto Nº 2.196/2004 - Modifica el Real Decreto Nº 142/2002, que aprueba la lista positiva de aditivos distintos de colorantes y edulcorantes para su uso en la elaboración de productos alimenticios, así como sus condiciones de utilización. Legislation | Spain | 2004 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Processing/handling Source: FAO, FAOLEX Decree No. 229 implementing Directive 2003/114/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 95/2/EC on food additives other than colours and sweeteners. Legislation | Italy | 2006 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX Order No. 1308 on labelling of food products. Legislation | Denmark | 2005 Keyword: Packaging/labelling, Food additives, Beverages, Fruits/edible nuts, Radiation, Sugar, International trade, Coffee/cocoa/tea, Vegetables/legumes, Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety Source: FAO, FAOLEX