# Commission Regulation (EC) No 2870/2000 of 19 December 2000 laying down Community reference methods for the analysis of spirits drinks, Division 1: Scope

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

This method is suitable for determining whether chalcones are present in aniseed-flavoured drinks or not. Chalcones are natural colorants of the flavonoid family that are present in liquorice root ( Glycyrrhiza glabra ).
For an aniseed-flavoured spirit to be called ‘ pastis ’ , it must contain chalcones (Regulation 110/2008).

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2000/2870/annex/division/VII/division/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2000-2870/annex/division-VII/division-1
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