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Annex II

United Kingdom

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The Annex to Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 is amended as follows:

  1. (1)

    In the entry for E 160a (iv) Algal Carotenes, the specification as regards definition is replaced by the following:

    ‘

    Definition

    Mixed carotenes may also be produced from strains of the algae Dunaliella salina. Beta-carotene is extracted using an essential oil. The preparation is a 20 to 30 % suspension in edible oil. The ratio of trans-cis isomers is in the range of 50/50 to 71/29.

    The main colouring principle consists of carotenoids of which beta- carotene accounts for the major part. Alpha-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin and beta-cryptoxanthin may be present. Besides the colour pigments, this substance may contain oils, fats and waxes naturally occurring in the source material.

    ’

  2. (2)

    The entry for E 151 Brilliant Black BN, Black PN, is amended as follows:

    1. (a)

      the heading is replaced by the following:

      ‘ E 151 BRILLIANT BLACK PN ’

    2. (b)

      the specification as regards definition is replaced by the following:

      ‘

      Definition

      Brilliant Black PN consists essentially of tetrasodium-4-acetamido-5- hydroxy-6-[7-sulfonato-4-(4-sulfonatophenylazo)-1-naphthylazo] naphthalene-1,7-disulfonate and subsidiary colouring matters together with sodium chloride and/or sodium sulphate as the principal uncoloured components.

      Brilliant Black PN is described as the sodium salt.

      The calcium and the potassium salt are also permitted.

      ’

  3. (3)

    In the entry for E 227 Calcium Bisulphite, the heading is replaced by the following:

    ‘ E 227 CALCIUM HYDROGEN SULPHITE ’

  4. (4)

    In the entry for E 228 Potassium Bisulphite, the heading is replaced by the following:

    ‘ E 228 POTASSIUM HYDROGEN SULPHITE ’

  5. (5)

    The entry for E 460(i) Microcrystalline Cellulose is amended as follows:

    1. (a)

      the heading is replaced by the following:

      ‘ E 460 (i) MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, CELLULOSE GEL ’

    2. (b)

      the specification as regards synonyms is replaced by the following:

      ‘

      Synonyms

      ’

  6. (6)

    The entry for E 466 Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose, Carboxy Methyl Cellulose, Cellulose Gum is amended as follows:

    1. (a)

      the heading is replaced by the following:

      ‘ E 466 SODIUM CARBOXY METHYL CELLULOSE, CELLULOSE GUM ’

    2. (b)

      the specification as regards synonyms is replaced by the following:

      ‘

      Synonyms NaCMC; Sodium CMC

      ’

    3. (c)

      the specification as regards definition is replaced by the following:

      ‘

      Definition Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose is the partial sodium salt of a carboxymethyl ether of cellulose, the cellulose being obtained directly from strains of fibrous plant material

      ’