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Annex

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  1. (1)

    Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 is amended as follows:

    1. (a)

      in Part B, in Table 3: Additives other than colours and sweeteners, the entries for the food additives E 311 octyl gallate and E 312 dodecyl gallate are deleted;

    2. (b)

      in Part C, in Table 5: Other additives that may be regulated combined, point (k) ‘E 310-320: Gallates, TBHQ and BHA’ is replaced by the following:

      ‘(k)

      E 310–320: Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA

      E-numberName
      E 310Propyl gallate
      E 319Tertiary-butyl hydroquinone (TBHQ)
      E 320Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)

      ’

    3. (c)

      Part E is amended as follows:

      1. 1..

        In category 01.5 (Dehydrated milk as defined by Directive 2001/114/EC), the entry concerning food additives E 310-320 (Gallates, TBHQ and BHA) is replaced by the following:

        ‘

        E 310-320Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA200(1)only milk powder for vending machines

        ’

      2. 2..

        In category 02.1 (Fats and oils essentially free from water (excluding anhydrous milkfat)), the entry concerning food additives E 310-320 (Gallates, TBHQ and BHA, individually or in combination) is replaced by the following:

        ‘

        E 310-320Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA200(1) (41)only fats and oils for the professional manufacture of heat- treated foods; frying oil and frying fat (excluding olive pomace oil) and lard, fish oil, beef, poultry and sheep fat

        ’

      3. 3..

        In category 02.2.2 (Other fat and oil emulsions including spreads as defined by Council Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 and liquid emulsions), the entry concerning food additives E 310-320 (Gallates, TBHQ and BHA, individually or in combination) is replaced by the following:

        ‘

        E 310-320Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA200(1) (2)only frying fat

        ’

      4. 4..

        In category 04.2.5.4 (Nut butters and nut spreads), the entry concerning food additives E 310-320 (Gallates, TBHQ and BHA) is replaced by the following:

        ‘

        E 310-320Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA200(1) (41)only processed nuts

        ’

      5. 5..

        In category 04.2.6 (Processed potato products), the entry concerning food additives E 310-320 (Gallates, TBHQ and BHA) is replaced by the following:

        ‘

        E 310-320Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA25(1)only dehydrated potatoes

        ’

      6. 6..

        In category 05.3 (Chewing gum), the entry concerning food additives E 310-321 (Gallates, TBHQ, BHA and BHT) is replaced by the following:

        ‘

        E 310-321Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT400(1)

        ’

      7. 7..

        In category 06.3 (Breakfast cereals), the entry concerning food additives E 310-320 (Gallates, TBHQ and BHA) is replaced by the following:

        ‘

        E 310-320Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA200(1) (13)only precooked cereals

        ’

      8. 8..

        In category 06.7 (Pre-cooked or processed cereals), the entry concerning food additives E 310-320 (Gallates, TBHQ and BHA) is replaced by the following:

        ‘

        E 310-320Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA200(1)only pre-cooked cereals

        ’

      9. 9..

        In category 07.2 (Fine bakery wares), the entry concerning food additives E 310-320 (Gallates, TBHQ and BHA) is replaced by the following:

        ‘

        E 310-320Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA200(1)only cake mixes

        ’

      10. 10..

        In category 08.3.1 (Non-heat–treated meat products), the entry concerning food additives E 310-320 (Gallates, TBHQ and BHA) is replaced by the following:

        ‘

        E 310-320Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA200(1) (13)only dehydrated meat

        ’

      11. 11..

        In category 08.3.2 (Heat–treated meat products), the entry concerning food additives E 310-320 (Gallates, TBHQ and BHA) is replaced by the following:

        ‘

        E 310-320Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA200(1) (13)only dehydrated meat

        ’

      12. 12..

        In category 12.2.2 (Seasonings and condiments), the entry concerning food additives E 310-321 (Gallates, TBHQ, BHA and BHT) is replaced by the following:

        ‘

        E 310-321Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT200(1) (13)

        ’

      13. 13..

        In category 12.5 (Soups and broths), the entry concerning food additives E 310-320 (Gallates, TBHQ and BHA) is replaced by the following:

        ‘

        E 310-320Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA200(1) (13)only dehydrated soups and broths

        ’

      14. 14..

        In category 12.6 (Sauces), the entry concerning food additives E 310-320 (Gallates, TBHQ and BHA) is replaced by the following:

        ‘

        E 310-320Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA200(1) (13)

        ’

      15. 15..

        In category 15.1 (Potato-, cereal-, flour- or starch-based snacks), the entry concerning food additives E 310-320 (Gallates, TBHQ and BHA) is replaced by the following:

        ‘

        E 310-320Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA200(1)only cereal-based snack foods

        ’

      16. 16..

        In category 15.2 (Processed nuts), the entry concerning food additives E 310-320 (Gallates, TBHQ and BHA) is replaced by the following:

        ‘

        E 310-320Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA200(1) (13)

        ’

      17. 17..

        In category 17.1 (Food supplements supplied in a solid form including capsules and tablets and similar forms, excluding chewable forms), the entry concerning food additives E 310-321 (Gallates, TBHQ, BHA and BHT) is replaced by the following:

        ‘

        E 310-321Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT400(1)

        ’

      18. 18..

        In category 17.2 (Food supplements supplied in a liquid form), the entry concerning food additives E 310-321 (Gallates, TBHQ, BHA and BHT) is replaced by the following:

        ‘

        E 310-321Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT400(1)

        ’

      19. 19..

        In category 17.3 (Food supplements supplied in a syrup-type or chewable form), the entry concerning food additives E 310-321 (Gallates, TBHQ, BHA and BHT) is replaced by the following:

        ‘

        E 310-321Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT400(1)

        ’

  2. (2)

    Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 is amended as follows:

    1. (a)

      in Part 4 (Food additives including carriers in food flavourings), the entries concerning food additives E 310, E 311, E 312, E 319 and E 320 are replaced by the following:

      ‘

      E 310Propyl gallateEssential oils1 000 mg/kg (propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA, individually or in combination) in the essential oils
      E 319Tertiary-butyl hydroquinone (TBHQ)
      E 320Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)Flavourings other than essential oils

      100 mg/kg (1) (propyl gallate)

      200 mg/kg (1) (TBHQ and BHA, individually or in combination) in flavourings

      ’

    2. (b)

      in Part 4 (Food additives including carriers in food flavourings), the footnote (1) is replaced by the following:

      ‘(1)

      Proportionality rule: when combinations of propyl gallate, TBHQ, and BHA are used, the individual levels must be reduced proportionally.’