Annex II

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

1. (a)

   in the entry for additive E 261, the heading is replaced by the following:

   ‘ E 261 (i) POTASSIUM ACETATE ’

2. (b)

   the following entry is inserted after the entry for additive E 261 (i):

   ‘ E 261 (ii) POTASSIUM DIACETATE

   Synonyms
   Definition	Potassium diacetate is a molecular compound of potassium acetate and acetic acid
   Einecs	224-217-7
   Chemical name	Potassium hydrogen diacetate
   Chemical formula	C4H7KO4
   Molecular weight	158,2
   Assay	Content 36 to 38 % of free acetic acid and 61 to 64 % of potassium acetate
   Description	White crystals
   Identification
   pH	4,5-5 (10 % aqueous solution)
   Test for acetate	Passes test
   Test for potassium	Passes test
   Purity
   Water content	Not more than 1 % (Karl Fischer method)
   Formic acid, formates and other oxidisable substances	Not more than 1 000 mg/kg expressed as formic acid
   Arsenic	Not more than 3 mg/kg
   Lead	Not more than 2 mg/kg
   Mercury	Not more than 1 mg/kg

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