Article 4 Requirement for authorisationF1

Only food additives authorised for primary use may be placed on the market as such and used in foods under the conditions of use specified in the authorisation concerned.

Only food additives authorised for secondary use may be used in food additives, food enzymes, food flavourings and in nutrients under the conditions of use specified in the authorisation concerned.

Where a food additive is authorised for primary use, the authorisation must include the categories of food to which the additive may be added.

Where a food additive is authorised for secondary use, the authorisation must include the food additives, food enzymes, food flavourings and nutrients or categories thereof to which the food additive may be added.

Food additives must comply with the specifications referred to in Article 14.