Regulation (EC) No. 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council on food additives.

This Regulation sets out rules on food additives used in foods with a view to ensuring the effective functioning of the internal market whilst ensuring a high level of protection of human health and a high level of consumer protection, including the protection of consumer interests and fair practices in food trade, taking also into account the protection of the environment.
This Regulation provides for: Community lists of approved food additives as set out in Annexes II and III; the conditions of use of food additives in foods, including in food additives and in food enzymes as covered by Regulation (EC) No 1332/2008 on food enzymes, and in food flavourings as covered by Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008 on flavourings and certain food ingredients with flavouring properties for use in and on foods; and rules on the labelling of food additives sold as such.