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European Parliament and Council Directive 94/36/EC on colours for use in foodstuffs.

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Type of law
Legislation
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Keywords

Abstract
This Directive shall apply to food additives which are used or intended to be used as ingredients during the manufacture or preparation of a foodstuff and are still present in the final product, even if in altered form. Only the substances listed in Annex I may be used as colours in foodstuffs. Colours may be used only in the foodstuffs listed in Annexes III, IV and V and under the conditions specified therein. (11 articles and 5 Annexes)
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Directive shall enter into force on 10 September 1994.
Notes
Annexes I, III and IV are not available.
Repealed
Yes
Serial Imprint
CELEX-EUR Official Journal L 237, 10 September 1994, pp. 13-29.
Source language

English

Legislation status
repealed
Legislation Amendment
No