Article 1 Subject matter

This Regulation lays down rules on flavourings and food ingredients with flavouring properties for use in and on foods with a view to ensuring the effective functioning of the F1... market whilst ensuring a high level of protection of human health and a high level of consumer protection, including the protection of consumer interests and fair practices in food trade, taking into account, where appropriate, the protection of the environment.

For those purposes, this Regulation provides for:

1. (a)

   F2the authorisation of food flavourings and source materials for use in or on foods;

2. (b)

   conditions of use of flavourings and food ingredients with flavouring properties in and on foods;

3. (c)

   rules on the labelling of flavourings.

4. (d)

   F3the use of flavouring substances under evaluation in or on foods.