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.

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Food additives Standards Packaging/labelling

Geographical area

Alps, Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe

Abstract

The Decree applies to food additives used in the production or preparation of foodstuffs and still present in the end-product, even if modified. It does not apply to substances used for the protection of plants and plant products, spices and flavourings, substances having a particular nutritional value (e.g. vitamins, minerals, etc.). The additives are divided into several categories, which are listed out in Annex I. Requirements and criteria for the approval of the additives are established in Annex II. Article 3 makes provisions for the labelling of the food additives and states all the information to be provided in the labels. The Decree makes specific provisions on colorants, sweeteners and other additives, such as preservatives, antioxidants, acidifiers, etc. 19 Annexes concern, inter alia, the lists of additives allowed in the preparation of foodstuffs, conditions and requirements for their use, purity standards, etc.

Full text

Italian

References - Legislation

Implements

European Parliament and Council Directive 94/36/EC on colours for use in foodstuffs.

Legislation | 1994

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree of 31 March 1965 regulating food additives allowed in the preparation and preservation of foodstuffs.

Legislation | Italy | 1965

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Ministerial Decree No. 272 laying down amendments to the legislation concerning the production and marketing of beer.

Legislation | Italy | 1998

Keyword: Beverages, Certification, Processing/handling

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree updating Ministerial Decree No. 209 of 27 February 1996 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 | 2002

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Ministerial Decree implementing European Parliament and Council Directive 2003/52/EC of 18 June 2003 amending Directive 95/2/EC as regards the conditions of use for a food additive E 425 konjac.

Legislation | Italy | 2004

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree implementing Commission Directive 2004/45/EC amending Directive 96/77/EC laying down specific purity criteria on food additives other than colours and sweeteners.

Legislation | Italy | 2006

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree implementing Directives 2010/67/EU and 2011/3/EU concerning specific purity criteria for food additives.

Legislation | Italy | 2011

Keyword: Milk/dairy products, Food quality control/food safety, Standards

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

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

Legislation | Italy | 2008

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree implementing Commission Directive 2010/37/EU amending Directive 2008/60/EC laying down specific purity criteria on sweeteners.

Legislation | Italy | 2010

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree updating Decree No. 209 of 1996 governing food additives allowed in the preparation and preservation of foodstuffs, as regards neotame.

Legislation | Italy | 2010

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Milk/dairy products, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 250 amending Ministerial Decree No. 209 of 27 February 1996 concerning the discipline of the food additives allowed in the preparation and conservation of foodstuffs and implementing Directives 96/83/EC, 96/85/EC, and Decision No. 292/97/EC.

Legislation | Italy | 1996

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree implementing Directive 98/66/CE amending Directive 95/31/CE on specific criteria of purity concerning sweeteners for use in foodstuffs.

Legislation | Italy | 1999

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 183 updating Ministerial Decree No. 209 of 27 February 1996 governing food additives allowed in the preparation and preservation of foodstuffs and implementing Directive 98/72/EC.

Legislation | Italy | 2000

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree implementing Commission Directives 2000/51/EC and 2001/52/EC amending Commission Directive 95/31/EC of 5 July 1995 laying down specific criteria of purity concerning sweeteners for use in foodstuffs.

Legislation | Italy | 2001

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 261 updating Ministerial Decree No. 209 of 27 February 1996 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 | 1998

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Milk/dairy products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree implementing Commission Directive 2010/69/EU amending the Annexes to European Parliament and Council Directive 95/2/EC on food additives other than colours and sweeteners.

Legislation | Italy | 2011

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, MRL-maximum residue limit, Meat, Milk/dairy products

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Ministerial Decree No. 684 implementing Directive 95/45/EC of the Commission on the establishment of purity standards for colouring agents.

Legislation | Italy | 1996

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree No. 356 implementing Commission Directive 96/77/EC establishing specific purity standards for food additives other than colourings and sweeteners.

Legislation | Italy | 1997

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX