Division 2.2.2 Section II: identity, characterisation and conditions of use of the additive; methods of analysis

In general, in the case of the group ‘natural products’, whole plants, animals and other organisms and parts of these or products thereof resulting from very limited processing such as crushing, grinding or drying (e.g. many herbs and spices), shall not be considered as falling under this functional group flavourings of the category sensory additives.

For the purposes of the evaluation of applications of these products, flavourings are classified as follows:

1. 1..

   Natural products:

   1. 1.1.

      Natural products — botanically defined.

   2. 1.2.

      Natural products — non-plant origin.

2. 2..

   Natural or corresponding synthetic chemically defined flavourings

3. 3..

   Artificial substances.

   The relevant group, to which the product object of the application belongs, shall be indicated. In case the product does not fit into any of the above groups, this shall be mentioned and justified.