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ANNEX VI       (INGREDIENTS…) 

 INTRODUCTION 

 For the purposes of this Annex, the following definitions will apply:  

1.            ingredients: substances as defined in Article 4 of this Regulation under the restrictions as referred to in Article 6 (4) of Council Directive 79/112/EEC of 18 December 1978 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the labelling, presentation and advertising of foodstuffs for sale to the ultimate consumer (1).  (1) OJ No L 33, 8. 2. 1979, p. 1 

2.            ingredients of agricultural origin:
(a) single agricultural products and products derived therefrom by appropriate washing, cleaning, thermic and/or mechanical processes and/or by physical processes having the effect of reducing the moisture content of the product;
(b) also, products derived from the products mentioned under (a) by other processes used in food processing, unless these products are considered food additives or flavourings as defined under points 5 or 7 hereunder. 

3.            ingredients of non-agricultural origin: ingredients other than ingredients of agricultural origin and belonging to at least one of the following categories:
3.1. food additives, including carriers for food additives, as defined under points 5 and 6 hereunder;
3.2. flavourings, as defined under point 7 hereunder;
3.3. water and salt;
3.4. micro-organism preparations
3.5. minerals (including trace elements) and vitamins. 

4.            processing aids: substances as defined in Article 1 (3) (a) of Council Directive 89/107/EEC (2) on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning food additives authorized for use in foodstuffs intended for human consumption; (2) OJ No L 40, 11. 2. 1989, p. 27. 

5.            food additives: substances as defined in Article 1 (1) and (2) of Directive 89/107/EEC and covered by that Directive or by a comprehensive Directive as referred to in Article 3 (1) of Directive 89/107/EEC; 

6.            carriers, including carrier solvents: food additives used to dissolve, dilute, disperse or otherwise physically modify a food additive without altering its technological function in order to facilitate its handling, application or use; 

7.            flavouring: substances and products as defined in Article 1 (2) of Council Directive 88/388/EEC of 22 June 1988 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to flavourings for use in foodstuffs and to source materials for their production (3), and covered by that Directive. (3) OJ No L 184, 15. 7. 1988, p. 61. 

GENERAL PRINCIPLES 

Sections A, B and C cover the ingredients and processing aids which may be used in the preparation of foodstuffs composed essentially of one or more ingredients of plant origin, referred to in Article 1 (1) (b) of this Regulation,  with the exception of wines.
Pending the adoption of rules in Sections A and B of this Annex, and in order to cover specifically the preparation of foodstuffs composed of one or more livestock products, national rules shall apply
Notwithstanding reference to any ingredient in Sections A and C or any processing aid in Section B, any processing practice, such as smoking, shall be carried out and any ingredient or such processing aid shall be used only in accordance with relevant Community legislation and/or national legislation compatible with the Treaty and, in the absence thereof, in accordance with the principles of good manufacturing practice for foodstuffs.
In particular additives shall be used according to the provisions of  Directive 89/107/EEC and, where relevant, those of any comprehensive Directive as referred to in Article 3 (1) of Directive 89/107/EEC; flavourings shall be used according to the provisions of Directive 88/388/EEC and solvents according to the provisions of Council Directive 88/344/EEC of 13 June 1988 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States on extraction solvents used in the production of foodstuffs and food ingredients (1). (1) OJ No L 157, 24. 6. 1988, p. 28. 
 

SECTION A — INGREDIENTS OF NON-AGRICULTURAL ORIGIN  

(REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 5(3)(c) AND ARTICLE 5(5a)(d) OF REGULATION (EEC) No 2092/91)


A.1. Food additives, including carriers
 

Name

 

Specific conditions

E 170

Calcium carbonates

All authorised functions except colouring 

E 270

Lactic acid

 

E 290

Carbondioxyde

 

E 296

 Malic acid

 

E 300

Ascorbic acid

 

E 306

Tocopherol-rich extract

anti-oxydant in fats and oils 

E 322

Lecithins

 

E 330

Citric acid

 

E 333

Calcium citrates

 

E 334

Tartaric acid (L(+)-)

 

E 335

Sodium tartrate

 

E 336

Potassium tartrate

 

E 341(i)

Monocalciumphosphate 

raising agent for self-raising flour 

E 400

Alginic acid

 

E 401

Sodium alginate

 

E 402

Potassium alginate

 

E 406

Agar

 

E 407

carrageenan

 

E 410

Locust bean gum

 

E 412 

Guar gum

 

E 413

Tragacanth gum

 

E 414

Arabic gum

 

E 415

Xanthan gum

 

E 416

Karaga gum

 

E 422

Glycerol

Plant extracts 

E 440 (i)

Pectin

 

E 500

Sodiumcarbonates

 

E 501

Potassiumcarbonates

 

E 503 

Ammoniumcarbonates

 

E 504

Magnesiumcarbonates

 

E 516 

Calcium sulphate 

Carrier 

E 524

sodiumhydroxyde

surface treatment of Laugengebäck 

E 551 Silicon dioxide

Anti-caking agent for herbs and spices 

 

E 938

Argon

 

E 941

Nitrogen

 

E 948

Oxygen

 

 

A.2. Flavourings within the meaning of Directive 88/388/EEC 

Substances and products as defined in Article 1 (2) (b) (i) and 1 (2) (c) of Directive 88/388/EEC labelled as natural flavouring substances or natural flavouring preparations, according to Article 9 (1) (d) and (2) of that Directive. 

A.3. Water and salt 

Drinking water
Salt (with sodium chloride or potassium chloride as basic components), generally used in food processing.
 

A.4. Micro-organism preparations 

(i) Any preparations of micro-organisms normally used in food processing, with the exception of microorganisms genetically modified within the meaning of Article 2 (2) of Directive 90/220/EEC; 

A.5 Minerals (trace elements included), vitamins, aminoacids and other nitrogen compounds 

Minerals (trace elements included), vitamins, aminoacids and other nitrogen compounds, only authorized as far their use is legally required in the foodstuffs in which they are incorporated.
 

SECTION B — PROCESSING AIDS AND OTHER PRODUCTS WHICH MAY BE USED FOR PROCESSING OF INGREDIENTS OF AGRICULTURAL ORIGIN FROM ORGANIC PRODUCTION, REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 5(3)(d) AND ARTICLE 5(5a)(e) OF REGULATION (EEC) No 2092/91

Name 

Specific conditions

Water

 

Calcium chloride

 coagulation agent

Calcium carbonate

 

Calcium hydroxide

 

Calcium sulphate

coagulation agent

Magnesium chloride  (or nigari) 

coagulation agent

Potassium carbonate

drying of grapes

Sodium carbonate

Sugar production 

Sodium hydroxyde

-Sugar production 
- Oil production from rape seed (Brassica spp) 

Sulphuric acid

Sugar production

Isopropanol (propan-2-ol)

In the crystallisation process in sugar preparation
In due respect of the provisions of Directive 88/ 344/EEC, as last amended by Directive 97/60/EEC
For a period expiring on 31.12.2006 

Carbon dioxide

 

Nitrogen

 

Ethanol solvent

 

Tannic acid

Filtration aid

Egg white albumen

 

Casein

 

 Gelatin

 

Isinglass

 

Vegetable oils

greasing, releasing or anti-foaming agent  

Silicon dioxide

gel or colloidal solution

Activated carbon

 

Talc

 

Bentonite

 

Kaolin

 

Diatomaceous earth

 

Perlite

 

Hazelnut shells

 

Rice meal

 

Beeswax

releasing agent

Carnauba wax

releasing agent

 

Preparations of micro-organisms and enzymes: 

Any preparations of micro-organisms and enzymes normally used as processing aids in food processing, with the exception of micro-organisms genetically modified within the meaning of Article 2(2) of Directive 90/220/EEC, and with the exception of enzymes derived from genetically modified organisms within the meaning of Article 2(2) of Directive 90/220/EEC.

SECTION C. INGREDIENTS OF AGRICULTURAL ORIGIN WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN PRODUCED ORGANICALLY, REFERRED TO IN ARTICLE 5(4) OF REGULATION (EEC) No 2092/91 

C.1. Unprocessed vegetable products as well as products derived therefrom by processes referred to under definition 2(a) of the introduction of this Annex: 

 C.1.1. Edible fruits, nuts and seeds:

acorns

Quercus spp.

cola nuts

Cola acuminata

gooseberries

Ribes uva-crispa

maracujas (passion fruit)

Passiflora edulis

raspberries (dried) 

Rubus idaeus

red currants (dried)

Ribes rubrum

 C.1.2. Edible spices and herbs:

nutmeg 

Myristica fragrans, until 31.12.2000 only

pepper green

Piper nigrum, until 30.4.2001 only

pepper (Peruvian )

Schinus molle L.

horseradish seeds

Armoracia rusticana

lesser galanga

Alpinia officinarum

safflower flowers

Carthamus tinctorius

watercress herb 

Nasturtium officinale

 

C.1.3. Miscellaneous: algae, including seaweed, permitted in conventional foodstuffs preparation 

C.2. Vegetable products, processed by processes as referred to under definition 2(b) of the introduction of this Annex 

C.2.1. Fats and oils whether or not refined, but not chemically modified, derived from plants other than:

cocoa 

Theobroma cacao

coconut 

Cocos nucifera

olive

Olea europaea

sunflower

Helianthus annuus

palm 

Elaeis guineensis

rape

Brassica napus, rapa

safflower

Carthamus tinctorius

sesame

Sesamum indicum

soya

Glycine max

C.2.2. The following sugars, starches and other products from cereals and tubers: 

beet sugar, until 1.4.2003 only
fructose
rice paper
unleavened bread paper
starch from rice and waxy maize, not chemically modified 

C.2.3. Miscellaneous:  

coriander, smoked

Coriandrum sativum until 31.12.2000 only

pea protein

Pisum spp.

rum, only obtained from cane sugar juice
kirsch prepared on the basis of fruits and flavourings as referred to in section A.2 of this Annex
mixtures of crops permitted in conventional foodstuffs preparation, and giving colouring and tasting qualities to confectionary, only for preparation of “Gummi Bärchen”, until 30.9.2000 only
mixtures of the following peppers: Piper nigrum, Schinus molle and Schinus terebinthifolium, until 31.12.2000 only 

C.3. Animal products: 

aquatic organisms, not originating from aquaculture, and permitted in conventional foodstuffs preparation

- buttermilk powder     until 31.8.2001 only

- gelatin

- honey             until 28.2.2001 only

- lactose             until 31.8.2001 only

- whey powder “herasuola” 

- casings,         until 1 April 2004 only

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