European Parliament and Council Directive No. 95/2/EC on food additives other than colours and sweeteners.

Country/Territory: European Union
Document type: Legislation
Date: 1995
Source: FAO, FAOLEX
Original source: Official Journal L 61, 18 March 1995, pp. 1-40.

Subject: Food & nutrition
Keyword: Food quality control/food safety Food additives Breastfeeding/infant food Nutrition
Geographical area: European Union Countries
Entry into force notes: This Directive entered into force on 25 March 1995.

Abstract: The present Directive, which represents a specific Directive within the meaning of Directive 89/107/EEC, shall apply to additives other than colours, sweeteners and flour treatment agents. Article 1 (3) lays down several definitions (such as “preservatives’, “antioxidants”, “acids”, “acidity regulators”, etc.) with a view to precisely defining the application scope of the Directive. For the purposes of these provisions, the substances referred to in article 1 (5) are not considered additives. Only additives which meet the requirements laid down by the Scientific Committee for Food may be used in foodstuffs. In particular, only the substances listed out in Annexes I, III, IV and V may be used in foodstuffs for the purposes described in the above-mentioned article 1 (3). This Directive shall also apply to the corresponding foodstuffs intended for particular nutritional uses in accordance with Directive 89/398/EEC. The following six Annexes are attached: (I) Food additives generally permitted for use in foodstuffs not referred in article 2 (3); (II) Foodstuffs in which a limited number of additives of Annex I may be used; (III) Conditionally permitted preservatives and antioxidants; (IV) Other permitted additives; (V) Permitted carriers and carrier solvents; (VI) Food additives permitted in foods for infants and young children.
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References - Legislation

Implemented by

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

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Legislation | Poland | 2010

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Regulation (EC) No. 601/2008 on protective measures applying to certain fishery products imported from Gabon and intended for human consumption.

Legislation | European Union | 2008

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Standards, Fish products, Food additives, Residues, International trade

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

European Communities (Food Additives other than Colours and Sweeteners) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 58 of 2004).

Legislation | Ireland | 2004

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Notification No. 2008/22 on food additives excluding colorants and sweeteners.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2008

Keyword: Food additives, Packaging/labelling, 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

Permitted Food Additives Regulations, 2005 (L.N. 54 of 2005).

Legislation | Malta | 2005

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Directive 96/77/EC laying down specific purity criteria on food additives other than colours and sweeteners.

Legislation | European Union | 1996 (2003)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Detailed Provisions on the Control of Additives, other than Colours and Sweeteners, for use in Foodstuffs) Regulations, 1997.

Legislation | Ireland | 1997

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Purity Criteria On Food Additives Other Than Colours and Sweeteners) Regulations 2009 (S.I. No. 277 of 2009).

Legislation | Ireland | 2009

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Food Additives other than Colours and Sweeteners) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 (S.I. No. 93 of 2011).

Legislation | Ireland | 2011

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on food additives.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2010 (2011)

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree laying down the types and conditions of the use of additives and extraction solvents for food production.

Legislation | Czechia | 2008

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

Regulations no. 126 of 2002 on Various Substances in Foodstuffs.

Legislation | Cyprus | 2002

Keyword: Breastfeeding/infant food, Food additives, Food quality control/food safety, Institution, Packaging/labelling, Public health, Toxicity/poisoning, Nutrition

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

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