From 1 June 2013 the EU list of authorised food additives takes effect and previous European directives are replaced with a single regulation.
The EU list – which informs food industry operators which additives can be used in food as well as how much of them and for which purposes – takes account of five years of EFSA’s scientific advice, resulting in the removal of some additives and some of their uses from the market.
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The new EU list further strengthens consumer protection and provides greater clarity for food operators.
Friday March 31, 2013/ EFSA/ European Union.
http://www.efsa.europa.eu