# Food Labelling Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996, Schedule 4: Categories of Additives which must be Identified in a List of Ingredients by their Category Name


Notes
1. In the case of an additive which is added to or used in food to serve the function of an acid and whose specific name includes the word “acid”, it shall not be necessary to use the category name.
2. Neither the specific name nor the serial number need be indicated.
Acid1
Flour treatment agent
Acidity regulator
Gelling agent
Anti-caking agent
Glazing agent
Anti-foaming agent
Humectant
Antioxidant
Modified starch2
Bulking agent
Preservative
Colour
Propellant gas
Emulsifier
Raising agent
Emulsifying Salts
Stabiliser
Firming agent
Sweetener
Flavour enhancer
Thickener

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/1996/383/schedule/4 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/food-labelling-regulations-northern-ireland-1996/schedule-4
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