EU Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008 - Flavourings and Certain Food Ingredients with Flavouring Properties

What it says

This Regulation lays down rules on flavourings and food ingredients with flavouring properties for use in foods. Flavourings may be used only if they meet the requirements, which include no safety concern to health, and flavouring substances must be on the Union list. The Regulation also sets maximum levels for certain undesirable substances and rules for labelling of flavourings.

Paraphrased for plain-language clarity. Always verify against the current published regulation text.

What it means in practice

• Only listed flavouring substances can be used, and the list is maintained by the Commission.
• Terms like natural flavouring have defined meanings, so labeling needs care.
• Certain substances occurring naturally in flavourings have maximum levels in foods.

What inspectors look for

• Whether flavourings used are permitted.
• Whether levels of undesirable substances are within limits.
• Whether labeling terms are used correctly.

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