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.