# Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2164 of 17 December 2019 amending Regulation (EC) No 889/2008 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of Council Regulation (EC) No 834/2007 on organic production and labelling of organic products with regard to organic production, labelling and control (Text with EEA relevance), Annex IV

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

‘ANNEX VIII
Certain products and substances for use in production of processed organic food, yeast and yeast products referred to in Article 27(1)(a) and Article 27a(a)
SECTION A — FOOD ADDITIVES, INCLUDING CARRIERS
For the purpose of the calculation referred to in Article 23(4)(a)(ii) of Regulation (EC) No 834/2007, food additives marked with an asterisk in the column of the code number, shall be calculated as ingredients of agricultural origin
Commission Implementing Directive (EU) 2017/1279 of 14 July 2017 amending Annexes I to V to Council Directive 2000/29/EC on protective measures against the introduction into the Community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the Community (OJ L 184, 15.7.2017, p. 33).
Code
Name
Preparation of foodstuffs of
Specific conditions and restrictions in addition to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008
plant origin
Animal origin
E 153
Vegetable carbon
X
Ashy goat cheese
Morbier cheese
E 160b*
Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin
X
Red Leicester cheese
Double Gloucester cheese
Cheddar
Mimolette cheese
E 170
Calcium carbonate
X
X
Shall not be used for colouring or calcium enrichment of products
E 220
Sulphur dioxide
X
X(Only for mead)
In fruit wines (wine made from fruits other than grapes, including cider and perry) and mead with and without added sugar: 100 mg/l (Maximum levels available from all sources, expressed as SO2 in mg/l)
E 223
Sodium metabisulphite
X
Crustaceans
E 224
Potassium metabisulphite
X
X (Only for mead)
In fruit wines (wine made from fruits other than grapes, including cider and perry) and mead with and without added sugar: 100 mg/l (Maximum levels available from all sources, expressed as SO2 in mg/l)
E250
Sodium nitrite
X
For meat products. May only be used, if it has been demonstrated to the satisfaction of the competent authority that no technological alternative, giving the same guarantees and/or allowing to maintain the specific features of the product, is available. Not in combination with E252. Indicative ingoing amount expressed as NaNO2: 80 mg/kg, maximum residual amount expressed as NaNO2: 50 mg/kg
E252
Potassium nitrate
X
For meat products. May only be used, if it has been demonstrated to the satisfaction of the competent authority that no technological alternative, giving the same guarantees and/or allowing to maintain the specific features of the product, is available. Not in combination with E250. Indicative ingoing amount expressed as NaNO3: 80 mg/kg, maximum residual amount expressed as NaNO3: 50 mg/kg
E 270
Lactic acid
X
X
E 290
Carbon dioxide
X
X
E 296
Malic acid
X
E 300
Ascorbic acid
X
X
With regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: Meat products
E 301
Sodium ascorbate
X
With regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: Meat products in connection with nitrates and nitrites
E 306(*)
Tocopherol-rich extract
X
X
Anti-oxidant
E 322(*)
Lecithins
X
X
With regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: Milk products.
Only when derived from organic production. Applicable as of 1 January 2022. Until that date, only when derived from organic raw material.
E 325
Sodium lactate
X
Milk-based and meat products
E 330
Citric acid
X
X
E 331
Sodium citrates
X
X
E 333
Calcium citrates
X
E 334
Tartaric acid (L(+)-)
X
X(Only for mead)
With regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: Mead.
E 335
Sodium tartrates
X
E 336
Potassium tartrates
X
E 341 (i)
Monocalcium phosphate
X
Raising agent for self-raising flour
E 392*
Extracts of Rosemary
X
X
Only when derived from organic production
E 400
Alginic acid
X
X
With regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: milk-based products
E 401
Sodium alginate
X
X
With regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: milk-based products
E 402
Potassium alginate
X
X
With regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: milk-based products
E 406
Agar
X
X
With regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: milk-based products and meat products
E 407
Carrageenan
X
X
With regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: milk-based products
E 410*
Locust bean gum
X
X
Only when derived from organic production. Applicable as of 1 January 2022.
E 412*
Guar gum
X
X
Only when derived from organic production. Applicable as of 1 January 2022.
E 414*
Arabic gum
X
X
Only when derived from organic production. Applicable as of 1 January 2022.
E 415
Xanthan gum
X
X
E 417
Tara gum powder
X
X
Thickener
Only when derived from organic production. Applicable as of 1 January 2022.
E 418
Gellan gum
X
X
High-acyl form only
Only when derived from organic production. Applicable as of 1 January 2022.
E 422
Glycerol
X
X
Only from plant origin
Only when derived from organic production. Applicable as of 1 January 2022.
For plant extracts, flavourings, humectant in gel capsules and as a surface coating of tablets
E 440 (i)*
Pectin
X
X
With regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: milk-based products
E 464
Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose
X
X
Encapsulation material for capsules
E 500
Sodium carbonates
X
X
E 501
Potassium carbonates
X
E 503
Ammonium carbonates
X
E 504
Magnesium carbonates
X
E 509
Calcium chloride
X
Milk coagulation
E 516
Calcium sulphate
X
Carrier
E 524
Sodium hydroxide
X
Surface treatment of “Laugengebäck” and regulation of acidity in organic flavourings
E 551
Silicon dioxide
X
X
For herbs and spices in dried powdered form, flavourings and propolis
E 553b
Talc
X
X
With regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: surface treatment of sausages
E 901
Beeswax
X
As a glazing agent for confectionary only.
Beeswax from organic production
E 903
Carnauba wax
X
As a glazing agent for confectionary
As a mitigating method for mandatory extreme cold treatment of fruit as a quarantine measure against harmful organisms (Commission Implementing Directive (EU) 2017/1279)
Only when derived from organic production. Applicable as of 1 January 2022. Until that date, only when derived from organic raw material.
E 938
Argon
X
X
E 939
Helium
X
X
E 941
Nitrogen
X
X
E 948
Oxygen
X
X
E 968
Erythritol
X
X
Only when derived from organic production without using ion exchange technology
SECTION B — PROCESSING AIDS AND OTHER PRODUCTS, WHICH MAY BE USED FOR PROCESSING OF INGREDIENTS OF AGRICULTURAL ORIGIN FROM ORGANIC PRODUCTION
Name
Preparation of all foodstuffs of plant origin
Preparation of all foodstuffs of animal origin
Specific conditions and restrictions in addition to Regulation (EU) No 1333/2008
Water
X
X
Drinking water within the meaning of Council Directive 98/83/EC
Calcium chloride
X
Coagulation agent
Calcium carbonate
X
Calcium hydroxide
X
Calcium sulphate
X
Coagulation agent
Magnesium chloride (or nigari)
X
Coagulation agent
Potassium carbonate
X
With regard to foodstuffs of plant origin: drying of grapes
Sodium carbonate
X
X
Lactic acid
X
With regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: for the regulation of the pH of the brine bath in cheese production
L(+)lactic acid from fermentation
X
With regard to foodstuffs of plant origin: for the preparation of plant protein extracts
Citric acid
X
X
Sodium hydroxide
X
With regard to foodstuffs of plant origin: for sugar(s) production; for oil production excluding olive oil production; for the preparation of plant protein extracts
Sulphuric acid
X
X
Gelatine production
Sugar(s) production
Hop extract
X
With regard to foodstuffs of plant origin: only for antimicrobial purposes in production of sugar.
When available from organic production
Pine rosin extract
X
With regard to foodstuffs of plant origin: only for antimicrobial purposes in production of sugar.
When available from organic production
Hydrochloric acid
X
With regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: Gelatine production; for the regulation of the pH of the brine bath in the processing of Gouda-, Edam and Maasdammer cheeses, Boerenkaas, Friese and Leidse Nagelkaas
Ammonium hydroxide
X
With regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: gelatine production
Hydrogen peroxide
X
With regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: gelatine production
Carbon dioxide
X
X
Nitrogen
X
X
Ethanol
X
X
Solvent
Tannic acid
X
Filtration aid
Egg white albumin
X
Casein
X
Gelatin
X
Isinglass
X
Vegetable oils
X
X
Greasing, releasing or anti-foaming agent.
Only when derived from organic production
Silicon dioxide gel or colloidal solution
X
Activated carbon
X
Talc
X
In compliance with the specific purity criteria for food additive E 553b
Bentonite
X
X
With regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: as a sticking agent for mead
Cellulose
X
X
With regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: Gelatine production
Diatomaceous earth
X
X
With regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: Gelatine production
Perlite
X
X
With regard to foodstuffs of animal origin: Gelatine production
Hazelnut shells
X
Rice meal
X
Beeswax
X
Releasing agent.
Beeswax from organic production
Carnauba wax
X
Releasing agent.
Only when derived from organic production.
Applicable as of 1 January 2022. Until that date, only when derived from organic raw material
Acetic acid/vinegar
X
Only when derived from organic production.
For fish processing only. From natural fermentation, Not to be produced by or from GMO
Thiamin hydrochloride
X
X
Only for use in processing of fruit wines, including cider and perry and mead
Diammonium phosphate
X
X
Only for use in processing of fruit wines, including cider and perry and mead
Wood fibre
X
X
The source of timber should be restricted to certified, sustainably harvested wood.
Wood used must not contain toxic components (post-harvest treatment, naturally occurring toxins or toxins from micro-organisms)
SECTION C — PROCESSING AIDS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF YEAST AND YEAST PRODUCTS
Name
Primary yeast
Yeast confections/ formulations
Specific conditions
Calcium chloride
X
Carbon dioxide
X
X
Citric acid
X
For the regulation of the pH in yeast production
Lactic acid
X
For the regulation of the pH in yeast production
Nitrogen
X
X
Oxygen
X
X
Potato starch
X
X
For filtering
Only when derived from organic production
Sodium carbonate
X
X
For the regulation of the pH
Vegetable oils
X
X
Greasing, releasing or anti-foaming agent Only when derived from organic production
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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2019/2164/annex/IV (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2019-2164/annex-IV
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