Current authorisations

Until 1 June 2013, these provisions of the old directives apply:

• Article 2(1), (2) and (4) of Directive 94/35/EC and Annex;
• Article 2(1) - (6), (8), (9) and (10) of Directive 94/36/EC and Annexes I - V;
• Articles 2 and 4 of Directive 95/2/EC and Annexes I - VI.

In the meantime, authorisation of new additives or conditions of use can already apply according to the Annexes to Regulation EC 1333/2008.

New EU lists

New EU lists amending Annex II and III to Regulation EC 1333/2008 were adopted on 11 November 2011:

• EU list of food additives approved for use in foods and their conditions of use (Annex II)
• EU list of food additives for use in food additives, food enzymes, food flavourings and nutrients (Annex III)