ANNEX  
Rev 2 
Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 is amended as follows: 
(a) Part A is amended as follows: (i) In Section 2, point  4 is replaced by the following: 
 "4. Aluminium lakes prepared from all colours listed in Table 1 of Part B are authorised until 31 July 2014.  
From 1 August 2014 only aluminium lakes prepared from the colours lis ted in Table 3 of this Part A are authorised and only in t hose food 
categories where provisions on maximum limits on aluminium co ming from lakes are explicitly stated in Part E ."  
 
(ii) the following Table 3 is added: 
 
Table 3 :Colours which may be used in the form of lakes 
E-number Name 
E 100 Curcumin 
E 102 Tartrazine 
E 104 Quinoline Yellow 
E 110 Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S 
E 120 Cochineal, Carminic acid, Carmines E 122 Azorubine, Carmoisine 
E 123 Amaranth 
E 124 Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A 
E 127 Erythrosine 
E 129 Allura Red AC 
E 131 Patent Blue V 
E 132 Indigotine, Indigo carmine 
E 133 Brilliant Blue FCF 
E 141 Copper complexes of chlorophylls, chlorophyllins  
E 142 Green S 
E 151 Brilliant Black BN, Black PN 
E 155 Brown HT 
E 163 Anthocyanins 
E 180 Litholrubine BK 
 
 (b) In Part B, Table (3), the entry co ncerning E 558 bentonite is deleted. 
  (c) In  Part C, Table (5), point  (s)  "E 551 – 559: Silicon dioxide – silicates"  is replaced by the following: 
(s.1.) E 551 – 559: Silicon dioxide – silicates(*) 
E-number Name 
E 551 Silicon dioxide 
E 552 Calcium silicate 
E 553a Magnesium silicate 
E 553b Talc 
E 554 Sodium aluminium silicate E 555 Potassium aluminium silicate 
E 556 Calcium aluminium silicate 
E 559 Aluminium silicate (Kaolin) 
(s.2.) E 551 – 553: Silicon dioxide – silicates(**) 
E-number Name 
E 551 Silicon dioxide  
E 552 Calcium silicate 
E 553a Magnesium silicate 
E 553b Talc 
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(*) applicable until 31 January 2014…. (**) applicable from 1 February 2014 
(d) Part E is amended as follows 
 
(1) In category 0 (Food additives permitted in all categories of foods ), 
(i)  the entry concerning additives E 551-559 (only foods in drie d powdered form (i.e. foods dried during the production proces s, and 
mixtures thereof), excluding foods liste d in table 1 of Part A of this A nnex ) is  replaced by the following: 
 
E 551 – 559 Silicon dioxide – silicates 10000 (1) (57) only foods in dried powdered 
form (i.e. foods dried during the 
production process, and mixtures Period of application: 
until 31 January 2014 thereof), excluding foods listed 
in table 1 of Part A of this 
Annex  
E 551 – 553 Silicon dioxide – silicates 10000 (1) (57) only foods in dried powdered 
form (i.e. foods dried during the production process, and mixtures thereof), excluding foods listed in table 1 of Part A of this 
Annex  Period of application: 
from 1 February 2014.  
(ii) the entry concerning additives E 551-559 (only foods in tablet and coated tablet form, excluding the foods listed in table  1 of Part 
A of this Annex) is  replaced by the following: 
 
E 551 – 559 Silicon dioxide – silicates quantum 
satis (1)  only foods in tablet and coated 
tablet form, excluding the foods listed in table 1 of Part A of this 
Annex Period of application: 
until 31 January 2014  
E 551 – 553 Silicon dioxide – silicates quantum 
satis (1)  only foods in tablet and coated 
tablet form, excluding the foods listed in table 1 of Part A of this 
Annex Period of application: 
from 1 February 2014… 
 
(2) In category  01.4  (Flavoured fermented milk products in cluding heat treated products):  
(i) the entry  concerning group II  is replaced by the following: 
 
Group II Colours at quantum satis  quantum 
satis   Period of application: 
until 31 July 2014  
Group II Colours at quantum satis  quantum (74)  Period of application: satis from 1 August  2014 
(i) the entry  concerning group III  is replaced by the following: 
 
Group III Colours with combined 
maximum limit 150   Period of application: 
until 31 July 2014  
Group III Colours with combined 
maximum limit 150 (74)  Period of application: 
from 1 August  2014 
  
(ii) the entry  concerning E 1 04 is replaced by the following: 
 
E 104 Quinoline Yellow 10 (61)  Period of application: 
from 1 January 2014 to 31 
July 2014  
E 104 Quinoline Yellow 10 (61), (74)  Period of application: 
from 1 August  2014 
 
iii) the entry  concerning E 110 is replaced by the following: 
 
E 110 Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange 
Yellow S 5 (61)  Period of application: 
from 1 January 2014 to 31 
July 2014  
E 110 Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange 
Yellow S 5 (61), (74)  Period of application: 
from 1 August  2014 
 iv) the entry  concerning E 124 is replaced by the following: 
 
E 124 Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red 
A 5 (61)  Period of application: 
from 1 January 2014 to 31 
July 2014  
E 124 Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red 
A 5 (61), (74)  Period of application: 
from 1 August  2014 
 
(v) the following footnote is added: 
 
  (74): Maximum limit for aluminium coming from all colour la kes 15 mg/kg . For the purposes of  Article 22 (1) (g) of 
Regulation (EC) No 1333/ 2008 that limit shall apply from 1 February 2013. 
 
(3) In category   01.7.2 (Ripened cheese)  the entry  concerning additives,   E 551 – 559 is replaced by the following: 
 
E 551 – 559 Silicon dioxide – silicates 10000 (1) only sliced or grated cheese hard 
and semihard cheese Period of application: 
until 31 January 2014… 
E 551 – 553 Silicon dioxide – silicates 10000 (1) only sliced or grated cheese hard 
and semihard cheese Period of application: 
from 1 February 2014… 
 
(4) In category  01.7.3 (Edible cheese rind): 
(i) the entriy concerning  Group III  is replaced by the following:  
 Group III Colours with combined 
maximum limit quantum 
satis   Period of application: 
until 31 July 2014 
Group III Colours with combined 
maximum limit quantum 
satis (67)  Period of application: 
from 1 August 2014 
 
 
(ii) the entriy concerning additive E 180  is replaced by the following:  
 
E 180 Litholrubine BK quantum 
satis   Period of application: 
until 31 July 2014 
E 180 Litholrubine BK quantum 
satis (67)  Period of application: 
from 1 August 2014 
 
(iii) the following f ootnote is added:  
 
  (67): Maximum limit for aluminium comi ng from colour lakes of E 120 cochinea l, carminic acid, carmines and E 180 
litholrubine BK 10 mg/kg. For the purposes of  Article 22 (1) (g) of Regulation (EC)  No 1333/2008 that limit shall 
apply from 1 February 2013. 
 
(5) In category   01.7.5 (Processed cheese):   
 
(i) the entry  concerning  additive E 120 is replaced by the following: 
  
E 120 Cochineal, Carminic acid, 
Carmines 100 (33) only flavoured processed cheese Period of application: 
until 31 July 2014 
E 120 Cochineal, Carminic acid, 
Carmines 100 (33), (66) only flavoured processe d cheese Period of application: 
from 1 August 2014 
 
(ii) the entry concerning addtives E 551 – 559  is replaced by the following: 
 
E 551 – 559 Silicon dioxide – silicates 10000 (1)  Period of application: 
until 31 January 2014 
E 551 – 553 Silicon dioxide – silicates 10000 (1)  Period of application: 
from 1 February 2014 
 
(iii)  the following footnote is added: 
 
  (66): Maximum limit for aluminium comi ng from colour lakes of E 120 cochineal,  carminic acid, carmines 1,5 mg/kg.  
For the purposes of  Article 22 (1) (g ) of Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 that limit shall apply from 1 February 
2013. 
 
(6) In category  01.7.6 (Cheese products (excluding products fall ing in category 16)) the entry concerni ng addtives E 551 – 559  is replaced 
by the following: 
 
 
E 551 – 559 Silicon dioxide, calcium 10000 (1) only sliced  or grated hard and Period of application: silicate, magnesium silicate, 
talc semi hard products until 31 January 2014 
E 551 – 553 Silicon dioxide – silicates 10000 (1) only sliced or grated hard and 
semi hard products Period of application: 
from 1 February 2014 
 
(7) In category  01.8 (Dairy analogues, including beverage  whiteners),  the entry concerning ad dtives E 551 – 559  is replaced by the 
following 
 
E 551 – 559 Silicon dioxide – silicates 10000 (1) Only sliced or grated cheese 
analogues and processed cheese 
analogue;beverage whiteners Period of application: 
until31 January 2014 
E 551 – 553 Silicon dioxide – silicates 10000 (1 ) Only sliced or grated cheese 
analogues and processed cheese 
analogue; beverage whiteners Period of application: 
from 1 February 2014… 
 
(8) In category  02.2.2 (Other fat and oil emulsions including spreads as defined by Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 and liquid 
emulsions),  the entry concerning addtives E 551 – 559  is replaced by the following:  
 
E 551 – 559 Silicon dioxide – silicates 30000 (1) only tin greasing products Period of application: 
until 31 January 2014 
E 551 – 553 Silicon dioxide – silicates 30000 (1) only tin greasing products Period of application: 
from 1 February 2014 
 
(9) In category  02.3 (Vegetable oil pan spray) th e entry concerning addtives E 551 – 559  is replaced by the following 
 E 551 – 559 Silicon dioxide – silicates 30000 (1) only tin greasing products Period of application: 
until31 January 2014 
E 551 – 553 Silicon dioxide – silicates 30000 (1) only tin greasing products Period of application: 
from 1 February 2014… 
 
(10) In category  03.(Edible ices): 
 (i) the entry concerning group II is replaced by the following 
 
Group II Colours at quantum satis  quantum 
satis   Period of application: 
until 31 July 2014 
Group II Colours at quantum satis  quantum 
satis (75)  Period of application: 
from 1 August 2014 
 
(ii)  the following footnote is added: 
 
  (75): Maximum limit for aluminium coming from all colour lakes 30 mg/kg. For the purposes  of  Article 22 (1) (g) of 
Regulation (EC) No 1333/ 2008 that limit shall apply from 1 February 2013. 
 
(11) In category  04.2.5.2 (Extra jam and extra jelly as defined by Directive 2001/113/EC):  
(i) the entry concerning  additive E 120 is replaced by the following 
 
E 120 Cochineal, Carminic acid, 
Carmines 100 (31)  except chestnut puree Period of application: 
until 31 July 2014 E 120 Cochineal, Carminic acid, 
Carmines 100 (31), (66) except chestnut puree Period of application: 
from 1 August 2014 
 
(ii)  the following footnote is added: 
 
  (66): Maximum limit for aluminium comi ng from colour lakes of E 120 cochineal,  carminic acid, carmines 1,5 mg/kg For 
the puroposes of  Article 22 (1) (g) of  Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 that lim it shall apply from 1 February 2013. 
 
(12) In category  05.2 (Other confectionery including breath refreshening microsweets): 
(i) the entry  concerning group II  is replaced by the following:  
Group II Colours at quantum satis  quantum 
satis   Period of application: 
until 31 July 2014 
Group II Colours at quantum satis  quantum 
satis (72)  Period of application: 
from 1 August 2014 
(ii) the entry  concerning group III (except candied fr uit and vegetables)   is replaced by the following: 
 
Group III Colours with combined 
maximum limit 300 (25) except candied fruit and 
vegetables Period of application: 
until 31 July 2014 
Group III Colours with combined 
maximum limit 300 (25), (72) except candied fruit and 
vegetables Period of application: 
from 1 August 2014 
 
(iii) the entry concerning E 104 is replaced by the following:  
E 104 Quinoline Yellow 30 (61) except candied fruit and 
vegetables; traditional sugar 
coated nut- or cocoa-based confectionery of almond shape or host shape, typically longer than 2 cm and typically consumed at celebratory occasions ie: weddings, 
communion etc. Period of application: 
from 1 January 2014 to 31 
July 2014  
E 104 Quinoline Yellow 30 (61), (72) except candied fruit and 
vegetables; traditional sugar coated nut- or cocoa-based confectionery of almond shape or host shape, typically longer than 2 cm and typically consumed at celebratory occasions ie: weddings, 
communion etc. Period of application: 
from 1 August 2014 
 
(iv) the entry  concerning E 1 10 is replaced by the following: 
 
E 110 Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange 
Yellow S 35 (61) except candied fruit and 
vegetables; traditional sugar 
coated nut- or cocoa-based confectionery of almond shape or host shape, typically longer than 2 cm and typically consumed at celebratory occasions ie: weddings, Period of application: 
from 1 January 2014 to 31 
July 2014  communion etc. 
E 110 Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange 
Yellow S 35 (61), (72) except candied fruit and 
vegetables; traditional sugar coated nut- or cocoa-based confectionery of almond shape or host shape, typically longer than 2 cm and typically consumed at celebratory occasions ie: weddings, communion etc. Period of application: 
from 1 August  2014 
 
(v) the entry  concerning E 124 is replaced by the following: 
 
E 124 Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red 
A 20 (61) except candied fruit and 
vegetables; traditional sugar coated nut- or cocoa-based confectionery of almond shape or host shape, typically longer than 2 cm and typically consumed at celebratory occasions ie: weddings, 
communion etc. Period of application: 
from 1 January 2014 to 31 
July 2014  
E 124 Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red 
A 20 (61), (72) except candied fruit and 
vegetables; traditional sugar coated nut- or cocoa-based confectionery of almond 
shape or host shape, typically 
longer than 2 cm and typically consumed at celebratory occasions ie: weddings, Period of application: 
from 1 August  2014 communion etc. 
 
(vi) the entry  concerning group III (only candied fr uit and vegetables) is replaced by the following 
 
Group III Colours with combined 
maximum limit 200  only candied fruit and vegetables Period of application: 
until 31 July 2014 
Group III Colours with combined 
maximum limit 200 (72) only candied fruit and vege tables Period of application: 
from 1 August 2014 
 
(vii) the entry  concerning E 1 04 is replaced by the following: 
 
E 104 Quinoline Yellow 30 (61) only candied fruit and 
vegetables Period of application: 
from 1 January 2014 to 31 
July 2014  
E 104 Quinoline Yellow 30 (61), (72) only candied fruit and 
vegetables Period of application: 
from 1 August  2014 
 
(viii) the entry  concerning E 1 10 is replaced by the following: 
 
E 110 Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange 
Yellow S 10 (61) only candied fruit and 
vegetables Period of application: 
from 1 January 2014 to 31 
July 2014  
E 110 Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange 
Yellow S 10 (61), (72) only candied fruit and 
vegetables Period of application: 
from 1 August  2014  
(ix) the entry  concerning E 1 24 is replaced by the following: 
 
E 124 Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red 
A 10 (61) only candied fruit and 
vegetables Period of application: 
from 1 January 2014 to 31 
July 2014  
E 124 Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red 
A 10 (61), (72) only candied fruit and 
vegetables Period of application: 
from 1 August  2014 
 
(x) the entry  concerning E 104 is replaced by the following: 
 
E 104 Quinoline Yellow 300 (61) onl y traditional sugar coated 
nut- or cocoa-based 
confectionery of almond shape or host shape, typically longer than 2 cm and typically consumed at celebratory 
occasions ie: weddings Period of application: 
from 1 January 2014 to 31 
July 2014  
E 104 Quinoline Yellow 300 (61), (72)  only traditiona l sugar coated 
nut- or cocoa-based 
confectionery of almond shape or host shape, typically longer than 2 cm and typically consumed at celebratory 
occasions ie: weddings Period of application: 
from 1 August  2014 
 (xi) the entry  concerning E 1 10 is replaced by the following: 
 
E 110 Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange 
Yellow S 50 (61) only traditio nal sugar coated 
nut- or cocoa-based 
confectionery of almond shape or host shape, typically longer than 2 cm and typically consumed at celebratory 
occasions ie: weddings Period of application: 
from 1 January 2014 to 31 
July 2014  
E 110 Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange 
Yellow S 50 (61), (72) only trad itional sugar coated 
nut- or cocoa-based confectionery of almond shape or host shape, typically longer than 2 cm and typically consumed at celebratory 
occasions ie: weddings Period of application: 
from 1 August  2014 
 
(xii) the entry  concerning E 1 24 is replaced by the following: 
 
E 124 Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red 
A 50 (61) only traditio nal sugar coated 
nut- or cocoa-based 
confectionery of almond shape or host shape, typically longer than 2 cm and typically consumed at celebratory 
occasions ie: weddings Period of application: 
from 1 January 2014 to 31 
July 2014  
E 124 Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red 
A 50 (61), (72) only trad itional sugar coated 
nut- or cocoa-based confectionery of almond Period of application: 
from 1 August  2014 shape or host shape, typically 
longer than 2 cm and typically consumed at celebratory 
occasions ie: weddings 
(xiii)  the entry concerning additive E 173 Aluminium  is replaced by the following: 
 
E 173 Aluminium quantum 
satis  only external coating of sugar 
confectionery for the decoration 
of cakes and pastries Period of application: 
until 1 February 2014 
 
(xiv)  the entry concerning additives E 520 – 523 aluminium sulphates is replaced by the following: 
 
E 520 – 523  Aluminium sulphates  200 (1),  (38) only candied, crystillized or 
glacé fruit and vegetables Period of application: 
until 31 January 2014 
E 520 – 523  Aluminium sulphates  200 (1), (38) only candied cherries Period of application: 
from  1 February 2014 
 
(xv)  the entry concerning additives E 551 – 559  is replaced by the following: 
 
E 551 – 559 Silicon dioxide – silicates quantum 
satis (1) surface treatment only Period of application: 
until 31 January 2014 
E 551 – 553 Silicon dioxide – silicates quantum 
satis (1) surface treatment only Period of application: 
from  1 February 2014 
  
 (xvi)  the following footnote is added: 
 
  (72): Maximum limit for aluminium coming from all colour lakes 70 mg/kg. As a derrogation to this rule, the maximum 
limit only for microsweets shall be 40 mg/kg. For the pur poses of  Article 22 (1) (g ) of Regulation (EC) No 
1333/2008 that limit shall apply from 1 February 2013. 
 
 
(13) In category  05.3 (Chewing gum): 
 
(i)  the entry  concerning group II  is replaced by the following: 
 
Group II Colours at quantum satis  quantum 
satis   Period of application: 
until 31 July 2014 
Group II Colours at quantum satis  quantum 
satis (73)  Period of application: 
from 1 August 2014 
(ii)  the entry  concerning group III  is replaced by the following: 
 
Group III Colours with combined 
maximum limit 300 (25)  Period of application: 
until 31 July 2014 
Group III Colours with combined 
maximum limit 300 (25), (73)  Period of application: 
from  1 August 2014 
 
(iii) the entry  concerning E 104 is replaced by the following:  
E 104 Quinoline Yellow 30 (61)  Period of application: 
from 1 January 2014 to 31 
July 2014  
E 104 Quinoline Yellow 30 (61), (73)  Period of application: 
from 1 August 2014 
 
(iv) the entry concerning E 110 is replaced by the following: 
 
E 110 Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange 
Yellow S 10 (61)  Period of application: 
from 1 January 2014 to 31 
July 2014  
E 110 Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange 
Yellow S 10 (61), (73)  Period of application: 
from 1 August 2014 
 
(v) the entry concerning E 124 is replaced by the following: 
 
E 124 Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red 
A 10 (61)  Period of application: 
from 1 January 2014 to 31 
July 2014  
E 124 Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red 
A 10 (61), (73)  Period of application: 
from 1 August  2014 
(iii)  the following footnote is added: 
   (73): Maximum limit for aluminium comi ng from all colour lakes 300 mg/kg For th e purposes of  Article 22 (1) (g) of 
Regulation (EC) No 1333/ 2008 that limit shall apply from 1 February 2013. 
 
(14) In category  05.4 (Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fr uit based fillings covered by category 4.2.4)  
 
(i)  the entry  concerning group II  is replaced by the following: 
  
 
Group II Colours at quantum satis  quantum 
satis   Period of application: 
until 31 July 2014 
Group II Colours at quantum satis  quantum 
satis (73)  Period of application: 
from 1 August 2014 
(ii)  the entry  concerning group III (only d ecorations, coatings and sauces, except fillings)   is replaced by the following: 
 
Group III Colours with combined 
maximum limit 500  only decorations, coatings and 
sauces, except fillings Period of application: 
until 31 July 2014 
Group III Colours with combined 
maximum limit 500 (73) only decorations, coatings and 
sauces, except fillings Period of application: 
from 1 August 2014 
(iii) the entry  concerning E 104 is replaced by the following: 
 
E 104 Quinoline Yellow 50 (61) only decorations, coatings and 
sauces, except fillings Period of application: 
from 1 January 2014 to 31 
July 2014  E 104 Quinoline Yellow 50 (61), (73) only decorations, coatings and 
sauces, except fillings Period of application: 
from 1 August  2014 
 
(iv) the entry concerning E 110 is replaced by the following: 
 
E 110 Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange 
Yellow S 35 (61) only decorations, coatings and 
sauces, except fillings Period of application: 
from 1 January 2014 to 31 
July 2014  
E 110 Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange 
Yellow S 35 (61), (73) only decorations, coatings and 
sauces, except fillings Period of application: 
from 1 August  2014 
 
(v) the entry concerning E 124 is replaced by the following: 
 
E 124 Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red 
A 55 (61) only decorations, coatings and 
sauces, except fillings Period of application: 
from 1 January 2014 to 31 
July 2014  
E 124 Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red 
A 55 (61), (73) only decorations, coatings and 
sauces, except fillings Period of application: 
from 1 August  2014 
 
(vi)  the entry  concerning group III (only fillings)  is replaced by the following: 
 
Group III Colours with combined 
maximum limit 300 (25) only fillings Period of application: 
until 31 July 2014 Group III Colours with combined 
maximum limit 300 (25), (73) only fillings Period of application: 
from 1 August 2014 
(vii) the entry  concerning E 1 04 is replaced by the following: 
 
E 104 Quinoline Yellow 50 (61) only fillings Period of application: 
from 1 January 2014 to 31 
July 2014  
E 104 Quinoline Yellow 50 (61), (73) only fillings Period of application: 
from 1 August  2014 
 
(viii) the entry concerning E 1 10 is replaced by the following: 
 
E 110 Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange 
Yellow S 35 (61) only fillings Period of application: 
from 1 January 2014 to 31 
July 2014  
E 110 Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange 
Yellow S 35 (61), (73) only fillings Period of application: 
from 1 August  2014 
 
(ix) the entry concerning E 124 is replaced by the following: 
 
E 124 Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red 
A 55 (61) only fillings Period of application: 
from 1 January 2014 to 31 
July 2014  
E 124 Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red 55 (61), (73)  only fillings Period of application: A from 1 August  2014 
 
(x)  the entry  concerning  additives E 551 – 559 is replaced by the following: 
 
E 551 – 559 Silicon dioxide – silicates quantum 
satis  surface treatment only Period of application: 
until 31 January 2014 
E 551 – 553 Silicon dioxide – silicates quantum 
satis  surface treatment only Period of application: 
from 1 February 2014 
 
(xi)  the following footnote is added: 
 
  (73): Maximum limit for aluminium coming from all colour lakes 300 mg/kg .For th e puroposes of  Article 22 (1) (g) of 
Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 that limit shall apply from  1 February 2013. 
 
(15) In category  07.2 (Fine bakery wares): 
 
(i)  the entry  concerning group III is replaced by the following: 
 
Group III Colours with combined 
maximum limit 200 (25)  Period of application: 
until 31 July 2014 
Group III Colours with combined 
maximum limit 200 (25), (76)  Period of application: 
from 1 August 2014 (ii)  the entry  concerning  additive E 541 is replaced by the following: 
 
E 541 Sodium aluminium 
phosphate acidic 1000 (38) only scones and sponge wa res Period of application: 
until 31 January 2014 
E 541  Sodium aluminium 
phosphate acidic 400  (38) only in sponge cakes (the 
maximum limit applies to the sponge part of chequered sponge cake produced from contrasting coloured segments held together 
by jam or spreading jelly and 
encased by a flavoured sugar 
paste )  Period of application: 
from 1 February 2014 
 
(iii)  the following footnote is added: 
 
  (76): Maximum limit for aluminium comi ng from colour lakes of E 120 cochineal , carminic acid, carmines 5 mg/kg. No 
other colour lakes may be used . For the purposes of  Article 22 (1) (g) of  Regulation (EC) No  1333/2008 that limit 
shall apply from  1 February 2013. 
 
(16) In category  08.2.1 (Non heat treated processed meat) 
 
(i) the entry  concerning additive E  120  ( only sausages )  is replaced by the following 
 
E 120  Cochineal, Carminic acid, 
Carmines 100  only sausages Period of 
application: 
until 31 July 2014 E 120  Cochineal, Carminic acid, 
Carmines 100 (66) only sausages Period of 
application: 
from 1 August 2014 
(ii) the entry  concerning additive E  120  ( only pasturmas )  is replaced by the following 
 
E 120  Cochineal, Carminic acid, 
Carmines quantum 
satis  only pasturmas  Period of 
application: 
until 31 July 2014 
E 120  Cochineal, Carminic acid, 
Carmines quantum 
satis (66) only pasturmas  Period of 
application: 
from 1 August 2014 
 (iii) the following footnote is added: 
 
 
  (66): Maximum limit for aluminium comi ng from colour lakes of E 120 cochineal,  carminic acid, carmines 1,5 mg/kg . 
For the purposes of  Article 22 (1) (g ) of Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 that limit shall apply from 1 February 
2013. 
 
(17) In category  08.2.2 (Heat treated processed meat): 
 
(i)the entry concerning additive E  120 is replaced by the following: 
 
E 120 Cochineal, Carminic acid, 
Carmines 100  only sausages, patés and terr ines Period of application: 
until 31 July 2014 E 120 Cochineal, Carminic acid, 
Carmines 100 (66) only sausages, patés and te rrines Period of application: 
from 1 August 2014 
 (ii) the following footnote is added: 
  
  (66): Maximum limit for aluminium comi ng from colour lakes of E 120 cochineal,  carminic acid, carmines 1,5 mg/kg . 
For the purposes of  Article 22 (1) (g ) of Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 that limit shall apply from  1 February 
2013. 
 
(18) In category  08.2.3 (Casings and coatings and decorations for meat) 
 
 
(i) the entry  concerning group III (only decorations and coatings ex cept edible extern al coating of pasturma s )  is replaced by the following : 
 
Group III Colours with combined 
maximum limit 500  only decorations and coatings 
except edible external coating of 
pasturma s Period of application: 
until 31 July 2014 
Group III Colours with combined 
maximum limit 500 (78) only decorations and coatings 
except edible external coating of 
pasturma s Period of application: 
from 1 August 2014 
 
(ii) the entry  concerning E 1 04 is replaced by the following: 
 
E 104 Quinoline Yellow 50 (61) only decorations and coatings 
except edible external coating 
of pasturma s Period of application: 
from 1 January 2014 to 31 July 2014  
E 104 Quinoline Yellow 50 (61), (78) only decorations and coatings 
except edible external coating 
of pasturma s Period of application: 
from 1 August 2014 
 
(iii) the entry concerning E 110 is replaced by the following: 
 
E 110 Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange 
Yellow S 35 (61) only decorations and coatings 
except edible external coating 
of pasturma s Period of application: 
from 1 January 2014 to 31 
July 2014  
E 110 Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange 
Yellow S 35 (61), (78) only decorations and coatings 
except edible external coating 
of pasturma s Period of application: 
from 1 August  2014 
 
(iv) the entry concerning E 124 is replaced by the following: 
 
E 124 Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red 
A 55 (61) only decorations and coatings 
except edible external coating 
of pasturma s Period of application: 
from 1 January 2014 to 31 
July 2014  
E 124 Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red 
A 55 (61), (78) only decorations and coatings 
except edible external coating 
of pasturma s Period of application: 
from 1 August  2014 
 
(v) the entry  concerning group III (only ed ible casings) is replaced by the following : 
 Group III Colours with combined 
maximum limit quantum 
satis  only edible casings Period of application: 
until 31 July 2014 
Group III Colours with combined 
maximum limit quantum 
satis (78) only edible casings Period of application: 
from 1 August 2014 
 
(vi) the entry  concerning E 1 04 is replaced by the following: 
 
E 104 Quinoline Yellow 10 (62) only edib le casings Period of application: 
from 1 January 2014 to 31 
July 2014  
E 104 Quinoline Yellow 10 (62), (78) only ed ible casings Period of application: 
from 1 August  2014 
 
(vii) the entry  concerning  additi ve E 120is replaced by the following: 
 
E 120 Cochineal, Carminic acid, 
Carmines quantum 
satis  only edible exte rnal coating of 
pasturma s Period of application: 
until 31 July 2014 
E 120 Cochineal, Carminic acid, 
Carmines quantum 
satis (78) only edible ex ternal coating of 
pasturma s Period of application: 
from 1 August 2014 
(vii) the following footnote is added: 
 
  (78): Maximum limit for aluminium comi ng from colour lakes of E 120 cochineal,  carminic acid, carmines 10 mg/kg. For 
the purposes of  Article 22 (1) (g) of  Regulation (EC) No 1333/ 2008 that limit shall apply from  1 February 2013.. 
 
(19) In category  09.3 (Fish roe):  
(i) the entry concerning additive  E123 is replaced by the following: 
 
E 123 Amaranth 30  except Sturgeons' eggs (Caviar) Period of application: 
until 31 July 2014 
E 123 Amaranth 30 (68) except Sturgeons' eggs (Caviar) Period of application: 
from 1 August 2014 
 (ii) the following footnote is added: 
 
  (68): Maximum limit for aluminium comi ng from colour lakes of E 123 amaranth 10 mg/kg. For the purposes of  Article 
22 (1) (g) of Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 that  limit shall apply from 1 February 2013. 
 
(20) In category  10.1 (Unprocessed eggs): 
 
 
(i) the entry is replaced by the following:  
The Food colours listed in Annex II, part B 1 may be used for th e decorative colouring of egg sh ells or for the stamping of egg  
shells as provided in Regulation (EC) No 589/2008. Period of applicaton: 
until 31 July 2014 
The colours listed in Annex II, part B 1 ma y be used for the decorative colouring of egg shells or for the stamping of egg shel ls as 
provided in Regulation (EC) No 589/2008. (77) Period of applicaton: 
from 1 August 2014 
 (ii) the following footnote is added: 
  (77): Maximum limit for aluminium coming from all colour lakes “ quantum satis ”. . For the purposes of  Article 22 (1) 
(g) of Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 that limit shall apply from  1 February 2013. 
 
(21) In category  10.2 (Processed eggs and egg products): 
 
(i) the first line is replaced by the following: 
  
The Food colours listed in part B 1 of this  Annex may be used for the decorative colo uring of egg shells Period of applicaton: 
until 31 July 2014 
The Food colours listed in part B 1 of this  Annex may be used for the decorative colo uring of egg shells (77) Period of applica ton: 
from 1 August 2014 
 (ii) the entry concerning additives E 520 – 523 is replaced by the following 
 
E 520 – 523 Aluminium sulphates 30 (1) (38) only egg white Period of application: 
until 31 January 2014 
 
E 520 Aluminium sulphate 25 (38) Liquid egg white for egg foams 
only Period of application: 
from 1 February 2014 
 (iii) the following footnote is added: 
  (77): Maximum limit for aluminium coming from all colour lakes “ quantum satis ”. For the purposes of  Article 22 (1) (g) 
of Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 that lim it shall apply from  1 February 2013. 
 (22) In category  11.1 (Sugars and syrups as defi ned by Directive 2001/111/EC),  
(i) the entry  concerning additives E 551 – 559 (only foods in tabl et and coated tablet form ) is  replaced by the following:  
 
E 551 – 559 Silicon dioxide – silicates quantum 
satis  (1) only foods in tablet and coated 
tablet form Period of application: 
until 31 January 2014 
E 551 – 553 Silicon dioxide – silicates quantum 
satis  (1) only foods in tablet and coated 
tablet form Period of application: 
from 1 February 2014 
(i) the entry  concerning additives E 551 – 559 (only dried powdered foods)  is replaced by the following:  
 
E 551 – 559 Silicon dioxide – silicates 10000 (1) only dr ied powdered foods Period of application: 
until 31 January 2014 
E 551 – 553 Silicon dioxide – silicates 10000 (1) only dr ied powdered foods Period of application: 
from 1 February 2013 
 
(23) In category  11.4.2 (Table Top Sweeteners in powder form),  the entry co ncerning additives E 551 – 559  is replaced by the following: 
 
E 551 – 559 Silicon dioxide – silicates 10000 (1)  Period of application: 
until 31 January 2014 
E 551 – 553 Silicon dioxide – silicates 10000 (1)  Period of application: 
from 1 February 2014 
 
(24) In category  11.4.3 (Table Top Sweeteners in tablets),  the entry concerning a dditives E 551 – 559  is re placed by the following: 
 E 551 – 559 Silicon dioxide – silicates quantum 
satis    Period of application: 
until 31 January 2014 
E 551 – 553 Silicon dioxide – silicates quantum 
satis    Period of application: 
from 1 February 2014 
 
(25) In category  12.1.1 (Salt): 
(i) the entry concerning additives E 551 – 559  is replaced by the following: 
 
E 551 – 559 Silicon dioxide – silicates 10000   Period of application: 
until 31 January 2014 
E 551 – 553 Silicon dioxide – silicates 10000   Period of application: 
from 1 February 2014 
E 554 Sodium aluminium silicate 20 mg/kg 
carry over in 
cheese (38) Only for salt intended for 
surface treatment of ripened 
cheese, food category  01.7.2 Period of application: 
from 1 February 2014 
(ii) the following footnote is inserted: 
 
  (38): Expressed as aluminium 
 
(26) In category  12.1.2 (Salt substitutes) the entry  concerning additives E 551 – 559  is replaced by the following: 
 
E 551 – 559 Silicon dioxide – silicates 20000   Period of application: 
until 31 January 2014 
E 551 – 553 Silicon dioxide – silicates 20000   Period of application: from 1 February 2014 
 
(27) In category  12.2.2 (Seasonings and condiments) : 
(i) the entry concerning group II is replaced by the following: 
 
Group II Colours at quantum satis  quantum 
satis  only seasonings, for example 
curry powder, tandoori Period of application: 
until 31 July 2014 
Group II Colours at quantum satis  quantum 
satis (70) only seasonings, for example 
curry powder, tandoori Period of application: 
from 1 August 2014 
(ii) the entry concerning group III is replaced by the following: 
 
Group III Colours with combined 
maximum limit 500  only seasonings, for example 
curry powder, tandoori Period of application: 
until 31 July 2014 
Group III Colours with combined 
maximum limit 500 (70) only seasonings, for example 
curry powder, tandoori Period of application: 
from 1 August 2014 
 
(ii) the entry concerning E 104 is replaced by the following: 
E 104 Quinoline Yellow 10 (62) only seasonings, for example 
curry powder, tandoori Period of application: 
from 1 January 2014 to 31 
July 2014 
E 104 Quinoline Yellow 10 (62) only seasonings, for example 
curry powder, tandoori Period of application: 
from 1 August 2014 
 (iii) the entry concerning additives  E 551 – 559  is replaced by the following: 
 
E 551 – 559 Silicon dioxide – silicates 30000 (1) only seasoning Period of application: 
until 31 January 2014 
E 551 – 553 Silicon dioxide – silicates 30000 (1) only seasoning Period of application: 
from 1 February 2014 
 (iv) the following f ootnote is added: 
 
 
  (70): Maximum limit for aluminium comi ng from all colour lakes 120 mg/kg For th e purposes of  Article 22 (1) (g) of 
Regulation (EC) No 1333/ 2008 that limit shall apply from 1 February 2013.. 
 
(28) In category  12.6 (Sauces): 
 
(i) the entry concerning group II I is replaced by the following: 
 
Group III Colours with combined 
maximum limit 500  including pickles, relishes, 
chutney and picalilli; excluding 
tomato-based sauces Period of application: 
until 31 July 2014 
Group III Colours with combined 
maximum limit 500 (65) including pickles, relishes, 
chutney and picalilli; excluding 
tomato-based sauces Period of application: 
from 1 August 2014 
 (ii) the following footnote is added:  
  (65): Maximum limit for aluminium comi ng from colour lakes of E 120 cochineal,  carminic acid, carmines 10 mg/kg. No 
other colour lakes may be used. . For the puroposes of  Artic le 22 (1) (g) of Regulation (E C) No 1333/2008 that limit shall 
apply from  1 February 2013. 
 
(29) In category  14.1.4 (Flavoured drinks): 
 
(i) the entry concerning group II is replaced by the following: 
 
Group II Colours at quantum satis  quantum 
satis  excluding chocolate milk and 
malt products Period of application: 
until 31 July 2014 
Group II Colours at quantum satis  quantum 
satis (74) excluding chocolate milk and 
malt products Period of application: 
from 1 August 2014 
(ii) the entry concerning group II I is replaced by the following: 
 
Group III Colours with combined 
maximum limit 100 (25) excluding chocolate milk and 
malt products Period of application: 
until 31 July 2014 
Group III Colours with combined 
maximum limit 100 (25), (74) excluding chocolate milk and 
malt products Period of application: 
from 1 August 2014 
 
(iii) the entry  concerning E 104 is replaced by the following: 
 
E 104 Quinoline Yellow 10 (61) excluding chocolate milk and 
malt products Period of application: 
from 1 January 2014 to 31 
July 2014  E 104 Quinoline Yellow 10 (61), (74) excluding chocolate milk and 
malt products Period of application: 
from 1 August 2014 
 
(iv) the entry concerning E 110 is replaced by the following: 
 
E 110 Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange 
Yellow S 20 (61) excluding chocolate milk and 
malt products Period of application: 
from 1 January 2014 to 31 
July 2014  
E 110 Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange 
Yellow S 20 (61), (74) excluding chocolate milk and 
malt products Period of application: 
from 1 August 2014 
 
(v) the entry concerning E 124 is replaced by the following: 
 
E 124 Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red 
A 10 (61) excluding chocolate milk and 
malt products Period of application: 
from 1 January 2014 to 31 
July 2014  
E 124 Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red 
A 10 (61), (74) excluding chocolate milk and 
malt products Period of application: 
from 1 August 2014 
 (vi) the following footnote is added: 
 
 (74): Maximum limit for aluminium coming from all colour la kes 15 mg/kg. For the purposes of  Article 22 (1) (g) of 
Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 that limit shall apply from  1 February 2013. 
 (30) In category  15.1 (Potato-, cereal-, flour- or starch-based snacks):  
 
(i)  the entry concerning group II is replaced by the following: 
 
Group II Colours at quantum satis  quantum 
satis   Period of application: 
until 31 July 2014 
Group II Colours at quantum satis  quantum 
satis (71)  Period of application: 
from 1 August 2014 
(ii) the entry concerning group III (excl uding extruded or expanded savoury snack pr oducts) is replaced by the following: 
 
Group III Colours with combined 
maximum limit 100  excluding extruded or expanded 
savoury snack products Period of application: 
until 31 July 2014 
Group III Colours with combined 
maximum limit 100 (71) excluding extruded or expanded 
savoury snack products Period of application: 
from 1 August 2014 
(iii) the entry concerning group III (onl y extruded or expanded savoury snack pr oducts) is replaced by the following: 
 
 
Group III Colours with combined 
maximum limit 200  only extruded or expanded 
savoury snack products Period of application: 
until 31 July 2014 
Group III Colours with combined 
maximum limit 200 (71) only extruded or expanded 
savoury snack products Period of application: 
from 1 August 2014 
 
(iv) the following f ootnote is added: 
 
 (71): Maximum limit for aluminium coming from all colour la kes 30 mg/kg. For the purposes of  Article 22 (1) (g) of 
Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 that limit shall apply from  1 February 2013. (31) In category  16. (Desserts excluding products co vered in category 1, 3 and 4) 
(i)  the entry concerning group II is replaced by the following: 
 
Group II Colours at quantum satis  quantum 
satis    Period of 
application: 
until 31 July 2014 
Group II Colours at quantum satis  quantum 
satis (74)   Period of 
application: 
from 1 August 
2014 
 (ii)  the entry concerning group III is replaced by the following: 
 
Group III Colours with combined 
maximum limit 150    Period of 
application: 
until 31 July 2014 
Group III Colours with combined 
maximum limit 150 (74)   Period of 
application: 
from 1 August 
2014 
 
(iii) the entry  concerning E 104 is replaced by the following: 
 
E 104 Quinoline Yellow 10 (61)  Period of application: 
from 1 January 2014 to 31 
July 2014  
E 104 Quinoline Yellow 10 (61), (74)  Period of application: from 1 August 2014 
 
(iv) the entry concerning E 110 is replaced by the following: 
 
E 110 Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange 
Yellow S 5 (61)  Period of application: 
from 1 January 2014 to 31 
July 2014  
E 110 Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange 
Yellow S 5 (61), (74)  Period of application: 
from 1 August 2014 
 
(v) the entry concerning E 124 is replaced by the following: 
 
E 124 Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red 
A 10 (61)  Period of application: 
from 1 January 2014 to 31 
July 2014  
E 124 Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red 
A 10 (61), (74)  Period of application: 
from 1 August  2014 
 (vi) the following footnote is added: 
  (74): Maximum limit for aluminium coming from all colour la kes 15 mg/kg . For the purposes of  Article 22 (1) (g) of 
Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 that limit shall apply from  1 February 2013. 
 
(32) In category  17.1 (Food supplements supplied in a solid form including capsules and tablets a nd similar forms, excluding chewable 
forms): (i)  the entry concerning group II is replaced by the following: 
 
Group II Colours at quantum satis  quantum 
satis   Period of application: 
until 31 July 2014 
Group II Colours at quantum satis  quantum 
satis (69)  Period of application: 
from 1 August 2014 
 (ii)  the entry concerning group III is replaced by the following: 
 
 
Group III Colours with combined 
maximum limit 300   Period of application: 
until 31 July 2014 
Group III Colours with combined 
maximum limit 300 (69)  Period of application: 
from 1 August 2014 
 
(iii) the entry  concerning E 104 is replaced by the following: 
 
E 104 Quinoline Yellow 35 (61)  Period of application: 
from 1 January 2014 to 31 
July 2014  
E 104 Quinoline Yellow 35 (61), (69)  Period of application: 
from 1 August 2014 
 
(iv) the entry concerning E 110 is replaced by the following: 
 E 110 Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange 
Yellow S 10 (61)  Period of application: 
from 1 January 2014 to 31 
July 2014  
E 110 Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange 
Yellow S 10 (61), (69)  Period of application: 
from 1 August 2014 
 
(v) the entry concerning E 124 is replaced by the following: 
 
E 124 Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red 
A 10 (61)  Period of application: 
from 1 January 2014 to 31 
July 2014  
E 124 Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red 
A 10 (61), (69)  Period of application: 
from 1 August  2014 
 
(vi) the entry  concerning additives E 551-559  is replaced by the following: 
 
E 551 – 559 Silicon dioxide – silicates 10000   Period of application: 
until 31 January 2014 
E 551 – 553 Silicon dioxide – silicates 10000   Period of application: 
from 1 February 2014 
(vii) the following footnote is added: 
 
  (69): Maximum limit for aluminium comi ng from all colour lakes 150 mg/kg. For th e purposes of  Article 22 (1) (g) of 
Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 that limit shall apply from  1 February 2013.. 
 (33) In category  17.2 (Food supplements supplied in a liquid form): 
(i) the entry  concerning additives E 551-559  is replaced by the following: 
 
E 551 – 559 Silicon dioxide – silicates 10000   Period of application: 
until 31 January 2014 
E 551 – 553 Silicon dioxide – silicates 10000   Period of application: 
from 1 February 2014 
 
(34) In category  17.3 (Food supplements supplied in a sy rup-type or chewable form): 
 
(i)  the entry concerning group II is  replaced by the following: 
 
Group II Colours at quantum satis  quantum 
satis   Period of application: 
until 31 July 2014 
Group II Colours at quantum satis  quantum 
satis (69)  Period of application: 
from 1 August 2014 
(ii)  the entry concerning III (only solid food supplements) is  replaced by the following: 
 
Group III Colours with combined 
maximum limit 300  only solid food supplements Period of application: 
until 31 July 2014 
Group III Colours with combined 
maximum limit 300 (69) only solid food supplements Period of application: 
from 1 August 2014 
 
(iii) the entry  concerning E 104 is replaced by the following:  
E 104 Quinoline Yellow 10 (61)  Period of application: 
from 1 January 2014 to 31 
July 2014  
E 104 Quinoline Yellow 10 (61), (69)  Period of application: 
from 1 August 2014 
 
(iv) the entry concerning E 110 is replaced by the following: 
 
E 110 Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange 
Yellow S 10 (61)  Period of application: 
from 1 January 2014 to 31 
July 2014  
E 110 Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange 
Yellow S 10 (61), (69)  Period of application: 
from 1 August 2014 
 
(v) the entry concerning E 124 is replaced by the following: 
 
E 124 Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red 
A 10 (61)  Period of application: 
from 1 January 2014 to 31 
July 2014  
E 124 Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red 
A 10 (61), (69)  Period of application: 
from 1 August  2014 
 
(vi) the entry  concerning additives E 551-559  is replaced by the following  
E 551 – 559 Silicon dioxide – silicates 10000   Period of application: until 31 January 2014 
E 551 – 553 Silicon dioxide – silicates 10000   Period of application: 
from 1 February 2014 
 (vii) the following footnote is added: 
 
  (69): Maximum limit for aluminium comi ng from all colour lakes 150 mg/kg. For th e purposes of  Article 22 (1) (g) of 
Regulation (EC) No 1333/ 2008 that limit shall apply from 1 February 2013.