The additive silver (E 174) might get banned soon. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has recently updated its scientific opinion on E 174, a food additive used primarily for decorative purposes in confectionery, coatings, fillings, and spirit drinks. [1] This update reaffirms concerns first raised in 2016, where the…
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Recently the following two amendments have been made to the Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 and the Annex to Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012. With implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2086 of 28 September 2023, buffered vinegar (E 267) is added to Group I additives, authorized quantum satis in food…
Comments closedThe Annex II to Regulation 1333/2008 on additives and the Annex to Commission Regulation 231/2012 on the specifications have been amended for glycerol (E 422), polyglycerol esters of fatty acids (E 475), and polyglycerol polyricinoleate (E 476). [1] The food additive glycerol (E 422) that has been lawfully placed on the market before…
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