Additives

Food additives are regulated by EU directives (Photo: www.ecosalon.com)

Additives

EU directives determine what is allowed to be added to food. There are special directives on sweeteners, colour additives and a so-called “diverse-directive” governing nitrates, sulphites, etc.

Links

See also Environmental clause and Azo colours.  

Food additives approved in the EU: 

http://www.elc-eu.org/html/alphalist.htm