# Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2053/83 of 20 July 1983 on the classification of goods within subheading 32.04 A IV of the Common Customs Tariff, Article 1

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

The product consisting of paprika extract having the following characteristics:
appearance: highly viscous liquid, deep red, high colouring strength,
odour and taste: aromatic, similar to paprika, not pungent,
ash: 0,49 % by weight,
essential oils: 0,15 ml/100 g,
capsaicin: not detectable,
glucose: 0,01 % by weight,
sucrose: not detectable,
triglycerides: positive test,
capsanthin: about 2,2 g/kg (about 60 000 colour units EOA (Essential Oil Association),
shall be classified in the Common Customs Tariff under subheading:
32.04
Colouring matter of vegetable origin (including dyewood extract and other vegetable dyeing extracts, but excluding indigo) or of animal origin:
A.. Colouring matter of vegetable origin:
IV.. Other.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/1983/2053/article/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-1983-2053/article-1
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