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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