European Union (E.U.) Amendment of Directive 79 / 112

Submitted 10 February 1997

Article 6

5. (b) . . . Ingredients belonging to one of the categories listed in Annex II must be designated by the name of that category, followed by their specific name or E number;

Annex II

Categories of ingredients which must be designated by the name of the category to which they belong, followed by their specific name or EEC number:

• Color
• Preservative
• Emulsifier
• Thickener
• Gelling Agent
• Stabilizer
• Flavour enhancer
• Acid
• Acidity regulator
• Anticaking agent
• Modified starches (1)
• Artificial sweetener
• Raising agent
• Antifoaming agent
• Glazing agent
• Emulsifying salts (2)
• Flour improvers
• Antioxidant
• Artificial Sweetener
• Bulking Agent
• Firming Agent
• Flour Treatment Agent
• Humectant
• Propellent Gas

(1) Indication of specific name or E number is not required.

(2) Only for processed cheeses and products based on processed cheeses.