European Parliament and Council Directive 94/35/EC on sweeteners for use in foodstuffs. Country/Territory Document type Legislation Date 1994 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Food additives Standards Packaging/labelling Abstract This Directive constitutes a specific directive forming a part of the comprehensive directive within the meaning of article 3 of Directive 89/107/EEC, under which has been established the legislative framework on food additives. The scope of this Directive encompasses those food additives which are used to impart a sweet taste to foodstuffs or as table-top sweeteners. Only sweeteners listed in the Annex may be placed on the market with a view to (i) sale to the ultimate consumer, or (ii) use in the manufacture of foodstuffs. The maximum usable doses indicated in the Annex refer to ready-to-eat foodstuffs prepared according to the instructions for use. Article 5 concerns labelling. Full text English Website europa.eu References - Legislation Implemented by Sweeteners for Use in Foodstuffs Regulations, 2005 (L.N. 30 of 2005). Legislation | Malta | 2005 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX Sweeteners for Use in Foodstuffs Regulations, 2004 (L.N. 254 of 2004). Legislation | Malta | 2004 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX European Communities (Additives, Colours and Sweeteners in Foodstuffs) Regulations, 2000 (S.I. No. 437 of 2000). Legislation | Ireland | 2000 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX European Communities (Additives, Colours and Sweeteners in Foodstuffs) (Amendment) Regulations 2010 (S.I. No. 522 of 2010). Legislation | Ireland | 2010 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Inspection, Offences/penalties 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 food additives. Legislation | Slovenia | 2010 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Standards 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 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 Order No. 1114 on Food Additives. Legislation | Denmark | 2012 Keyword: Food additives, Residues, Treated food, Data collection/reporting, Authorization/permit, Consumer protection, Packaging/labelling, Food quality control/food safety 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 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Codex Alimentarius, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by 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 | 2006 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX Commission Directive 2009/163/EU amending Directive 94/35/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on sweeteners for use in foodstuffs with regard to neotame. Legislation | 2009 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives Source: FAO, FAOLEX Directive 2003/115/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 94/35/EC on sweeteners for use in foodstuffs. Legislation | 2003 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Regulation (EC) No. 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on food additives. Legislation | 2008 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Packaging/labelling, Consumer protection Source: FAO, FAOLEX