European Parliament and Council Directive 94/35/EC on sweeteners for use in foodstuffs.

This Directive constitutes a specific directive forming a part of the comprehensive directive within the meaning of article 3 of Directive 89/107/EEC, under which has been established the legislative framework on food additives. The scope of this Directive encompasses those food additives which are used to impart a sweet taste to foodstuffs or as table-top sweeteners. Only sweeteners listed in the Annex may be placed on the market with a view to (i) sale to the ultimate consumer, or (ii) use in the manufacture of foodstuffs. The maximum usable doses indicated in the Annex refer to ready-to-eat foodstuffs prepared according to the instructions for use. Article 5 concerns labelling.