{
  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/miscellaneous-food-additives-regulations-northern-ireland-1996/schedule-7",
  "json_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/miscellaneous-food-additives-regulations-northern-ireland-1996/schedule-7.json",
  "legislation": "nisr/1996/50",
  "legislation_title": "Miscellaneous Food Additives Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996",
  "legislation_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/miscellaneous-food-additives-regulations-northern-ireland-1996",
  "path": "schedule/7",
  "kind": "schedule",
  "number": "7",
  "heading": "Foods in which a limited number of Miscellaneous Additives listed in Schedule 1 may be used",
  "text": "Column 1\nColumn 2\nColumn 3\nFood\nAdditive\nMaximum level\nCocoa and chocolate products as defined in Directive 73/241/EEC\nE 330\nCitric acid\n0.5%\nE 322\nLecithins\nquantium satis\nE 334\nTartaric acid\n0.5%\nE 422\nGlycerol\nquantum satis\nE 471\nMono- and diglycerides of fatty acids\nquantum satis\nE 170\nCalcium carbonates\n7% on dry matter without fat expressed as potassium carbonates\nE 500\nSodium carbonates\n7% on dry matter without fat expressed as potassium carbonates\nE 501\nPotassium carbonates\n7% on dry matter without fat expressed as potassium carbonates\nE 503\nAmmonium carbonates\n7% on dry matter without fat expressed as potassium carbonates\nE 504\nMagnesium carbonates\n7% on dry matter without fat expressed as potassium carbonates\nE 524\nSodium hydroxide\n7% on dry matter without fat expressed as potassium carbonates\nE 525\nPotassium hydroxide\n7% on dry matter without fat expressed as potassium carbonates\nE 526\nCalcium hydroxide\n7% on dry matter without fat expressed as potassium carbonates\nE 527\nAmmonium hydroxide\n7% on dry matter without fat expressed as potassium carbonates\nE 528\nMagnesium hydroxide\n7% on dry matter without fat expressed as potassium carbonates\nE 530\nMagnesium oxide\n7% on dry matter without fat expressed as potassium carbonates\nE 414\nAcacia gum\nas glazing agents only quantum satis\nE 440\nPectins\nas glazing agents only quantum satis\nFruit juices and nectars as defined in Directive 93/77/EEC\nE 300\nAscorbic acid\nquantum satis\nPineapple juice as defined in Directive 93/77/EEC\nE 296\nMalic acid\n3 g/l\nNectars as defined in Directive 93/77/EEC\nE 330\nCitric acid\n5 g/l\nE 270\nLactic acid\n5 g/l\nGrape juice as defined in Directive 93/77/EEC\nE 170\nCalcium carbonates\nquantum satis\nE 336\nPotassium tartrates\nquantum satis\nFruit juices as defined in Directive 93/77/EEC\nE 330\nCitric acid\n3 g/l\nExtra jam and extra jelly, as defined in Directive 79/693/EEC\nE 270\nLactic acid\nquantum satis\nE 296\nMalic acid\nquantum satis\nE 300\nAscorbic acid\nquantum satis\nE 327\nCalcium lactate\nquantum satis\nE 330\nCitric acid\nquantum satis\nE 331\nSodium citrates\nquantum satis\nE 333\nCalcium citrates\nquantum satis\nE 334\nTartaric acid\nquantum satis\nE 335\nSodium tartrates\nquantum satis\nE 350\nSodium malates\nquantum satis\nE 440\nPectins\nquantum satis\nE 471\nMono- and diglycerides of fatty acids\nquantum satis\nJams, jellies and marmalades as defined in Directive 79/693/EEC and other similar fruit spreads including low-calorie products\nE 270\nLactic acid\nquantum satis\nE 296\nMalic acid\nquantum satis\nE 300\nAscorbic acid\nquantum satis\nE 327\nCalcium lactate\nquantum satis\nE 330\nCitric acid\nquantum satis\nE 331\nSodium citrates\nquantum satis\nE 333\nCalcium citrates\nquantum satis\nE 334\nTartaric acid\nquantum satis\nE 335\nSodium tartrates\nquantum satis\nE 350\nSodium malates\nquantum satis\nE 400\nAlginic acid\n10 g/kg (individually or in combination)\nE 401\nSodium alginate\n10 g/kg (individually or in combination)\nE 402\nPotassium alginate\n10 g/kg (individually or in combination)\nE 403\nAmmonium alginate\n10 g/kg (individually or in combination)\nE 404\nCalcium alginate\n10 g/kg (individually or in combination)\nE 406\nAgar\n10 g/kg (individually or in combination)\nE 407\nCarrageenan\n10 g/kg (individually or in combination)\nE 410\nLocust bean gum\n10 g/kg (individually or in combination)\nE 412\nGuar gum\n10 g/kg (individually or in combination)\nE 415\nXanthan gum\n10 g/kg (individually or in combination)\nE 418\nGellan gum\n10 g/kg (individually or in combination)\nE 440\nPectins\nquantum satis\nE 509\nCalcium chloride\nquantum satis\nE 524\nSodium hydroxide\nquantum satis\nPartially dehydrated and dehydrated milk as defined in Directive 76/118/EEC\nE 300\nAscorbic acid\nquantum satis\nE 301\nSodium ascorbate\nquantum satis\nE 304\nFatty acid esters of ascorbic acid\nquantum satis\nE 322\nLecithins\nquantum satis\nE 331\nSodium citrates\nquantum satis\nE 332\nPotassium citrates\nquantum satis\nE 407\nCarrageenan\nquantum satis\nE 500\n(ii) Sodium bicarbonate\nquantum satis\nE 501\n(ii) Potassium bicarbonate\nquantum satis\nE 509\nCalcium chloride\nquantum satis\nSterilised, pasteurised and UHT cream, low-calorie cream and pasteurised low-fat cream\nE 270\nLactic acid\nquantum satis\nE 322\nLecithins\nquantum satis\nE 325\nSodium lactate\nquantum satis\nE 326\nPotassium lactate\nquantum satis\nE 327\nCalcium lactate\nquantum satis\nE 330\nCitric acid\nquantum satis\nE 331\nSodium citrates\nquantum satis\nE 332\nPotassium citrates\nquantum satis\nE 333\nCalcium citrates\nquantum satis\nE 400\nAlginic acid\nquantum satis\nE 401\nSodium alginate\nquantum satis\nE 402\nPotassium alginate\nquantum satis\nE 403\nAmmonium alginate\nquantum satis\nE 404\nCalcium alginate\nquantum satis\nE 406\nAgar\nquantum satis\nE 407\nCarrageenan\nquantum satis\nE 410\nLocust bean gum\nquantum satis\nE 415\nXanthan gum\nquantum satis\nE 440\nPectins\nquantum satis\nE 460\nCelluloses\nquantum satis\nE 461\nMethyl cellulose\nquantum satis\nE 463\nHydroxypropyl cellulose\nquantum satis\nE 464\nHydroxypropyl methyl cellulose\nquantum satis\nE 465\nEthyl methyl cellulose\nquantum satis\nE 466\nCarboxy methyl cellulose Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose\nquantum satis\nE 471\nMono- and diglycerides of fatty acids\nquantum satis\nE 508\nPotassium chloride\nquantum satis\nE 509\nCalcium chloride\nquantum satis\nE 1404\nOxidised starch\nquantum satis\nE 1410\nMonostarch phosphate\nquantum satis\nE 1412\nDistarch phosphate\nquantum satis\nE 1413\nPhosphated distarch phosphate\nquantum satis\nE 1414\nAcetylated distarch phosphate\nquantum satis\nE 1420\nAcetylated starch\nquantum satis\nE 1422\nAcetylated distarch adipate\nquantum satis\nE 1440\nHydroxy propyl starch\nquantum satis\nE 1442\nHydroxy propyl distarch phosphate\nquantum satis\nE 1450\nStarch sodium octenyl succinate\nquantum satis\nFrozen and deep-frozen unprocessed fruit and vegetables Fruit compote Unprocessed fish, crustaceans and molluscs, including such products frozen and deep-frozen\nE 300\nAscorbic acid\nquantum satis\nE 301\nSodium ascorbate\nquantum satis\nE 302\nCalcium ascorbate\nquantum satis\nE 330\nCitric acid\nquantum satis\nE 331\nSodium citrates\nquantum satis\nE 332\nPotassium citrates\nquantum satis\nE 333\nCalcium citrates\nquantum satis\nQuick-cook rice\nE 471\nMono- and diglycerides of fatty acids\nquantum satis\nE 472a\nAcetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids\nquantum satis\nNon emulsified oils and fats of animal or vegetable origin (except virgin oils and olive oils)\nE 304\nFatty acid esters of ascorbic acid\nquantum satis\nE 306\nTocopherol-rich extract\nquantum satis\nE 307\nAlpha-tocopherol\nquantum satis\nE 308\nGamma-tocopherol\nquantum satis\nE 309\nDelta-tocopherol\nquantum satis\nE 322\nLecithins\n30 g/l\nE 471\nMono- and diglycerides of fatty acids\n10 g/l\nE 330\nCitric acid\nquantum satis\nE 331\nSodium citrates\nquantum satis\nE 332\nPotassium citrates\nquantum satis\nE 333\nCalcium citrates\nquantum satis\nRefined olive oil, including olive pomace oil\nE 307\nAlpha-tocopherol\n200 mg/l\nRipened cheese\nE 170\nCalcium carbonates\nquantum satis\nE 504\nMagnesium carbonates\nquantum satis\nE 509\nCalcium chloride\nquantum satis\nE 575\nGlucono-delta-lactone\nquantum satis\nMozzarella and whey cheese\nE 270\nLactic acid\nquantum satis\nE 330\nCitric acid\nquantum satis\nE 575\nGlucono-delta-lactone\nquantum satis\nCanned and bottled fruit and vegetables\nE 260\nAcetic acid\nquantum satis\nE 261\nPotassium acetate\nquantum satis\nE 262\nSodium acetates\nquantum satis\nE 263\nCalcium acetate\nquantum satis\nE 270\nLactic acid\nquantum satis\nE 300\nAscorbic acid\nquantum satis\nE 301\nSodium ascorbate\nquantum satis\nE 302\nCalcium ascorbate\nquantum satis\nE 325\nSodium lactate\nquantum satis\nE 326\nPotassium lactate\nquantum satis\nE 327\nCalcium lactate\nquantum satis\nE 330\nCitric acid\nquantum satis\nE 331\nSodium citrates\nquantum satis\nE 332\nPotassium citrates\nquantum satis\nE 333\nCalcium citrates\nquantum satis\nE 334\nTartaric acid\nquantum satis\nE 335\nSodium tartrates\nquantum satis\nE 336\nPotassium tartrates\nquantum satis\nE 337\nSodium potassium tartrate\nquantum satis\nE 509\nCalcium chloride\nquantum satis\nE 575\nGlucono-delta-lactone\nquantum satis\nGehakt\nE 330\nCitric acid\nquantum satis\nE 331\nSodium citrates\nquantum satis\nE 332\nPotassium citrates\nquantum satis\nE 333\nCalcium citrates\nquantum satis\nPre-packed preparations of fresh minced meat\nE 300\nAscorbic acid\nquantum satis\nE 301\nSodium ascorbate\nquantum satis\nE 302\nCalcium ascorbate\nquantum satis\nE 330\nCitric acid\nquantum satis\nE 331\nSodium citrates\nquantum satis\nE 332\nPotassium citrates\nquantum satis\nE 333\nCalcium citrates\nquantum satis\nBread prepared solely with the following ingredients: wheat-flour, water, yeast or leaven, salt\nE 260\nAcetic acid\nquantum satis\nE 261\nPotassium acetate\nquantum satis\nE 262\nSodium acetates\nquantum satis\nE 263\nCalcium acetate\nquantum satis\nE 270\nLactic acid\nquantum satis\nE 300\nAscorbic acid\nquantum satis\nE 301\nSodium ascorbate\nquantum satis\nE 302\nCalcium ascorbate\nquantum satis\nE 304\nFatty and acid esters of ascorbic acid\nquantum satis\nE 322\nLecithins\nquantum satis\nE 325\nSodium lactate\nquantum satis\nE 326\nPotassium lactate\nquantum satis\nE 327\nCalcium lactate\nquantum satis\nE 471\nMono- and diglycerides of fatty acids\nquantum satis\nE 472a\nAcetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids\nquantum satis\nE 472d\nTartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids\nquantum satis\nE 472e\nMono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids\nquantum satis\nE 472f\nMixed acetic and tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids\nquantum satis\nPain courant français\nE 260\nAcetic acid\nquantum satis\nE 261\nPotassium acetate\nquantum satis\nE 262\nSodium acetates\nquantum satis\nE 263\nCalcium acetate\nquantum satis\nE 270\nLactic acid\nquantum satis\nE 300\nAscorbic acid\nquantum satis\nE 301\nSodium ascorbate\nquantum satis\nE 302\nCalcium ascorbate\nquantum satis\nE 304\nFatty acid esters of ascorbic acid\nquantum satis\nE 322\nLecithins\nquantum satis\nE 325\nSodium lactate\nquantum satis\nE 326\nPotassium lactate\nquantum satis\nE 327\nCalcium lactate\nquantum satis\nE 471\nMono- and diglycerides of fatty acids\nquantum satis\nFresh pasta\nE 270\nLactic acid\nquantum satis\nE 300\nAscorbic acid\nquantum satis\nE 301\nSodium ascorbate\nquantum satis\nE 322\nLecithins\nquantum satis\nE 330\nCitric acid\nquantum satis\nE 334\nTartaric acid\nquantum satis\nE 471\nMono- and diglycerides of fatty acids\nquantum satis\nE 575\nGlucono-delta-lactone\nquantum satis\nWines and sparkling wines and partially fermented grape must\nAdditives authorised: in accordance with Regulations (EEC) No. 822/87, (EEC) No. 4252/88, (EEC) No. 2332/92 and (EEC) No. 1873/84 and their implementing regulations; in accordance with Regulation (EEC) No. 1873/84 authorising the offer or disposal for direct human consumption of certain imported wines which may have undegone oenological processes not provided for in Regulation (EEC) No. 337/79\npro memoria\nBeer\nE 270\nLactic acid\nquantum satis\nE 300\nAscorbic acid\nquantum satis\nE 301\nSodium ascorbate\nquantum satis\nE 330\nCitric acid\nquantum satis\nE 414\nAcacia gum\nquantum satis\nFoie gras, foie gras entier, blocs de foie gras\nE 300\nAscorbic acid\nquantum satis\nE 301\nSodium ascorbat\nquantum satis",
  "extent": "N.I.",
  "status": "prospective",
  "version": "current",
  "annotations": [
    {
      "type": "I",
      "label": "I1",
      "text": "Sch. 7 in operation at 22.4.1996, see reg. 1"
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f1",
      "text": "Cocoa and chocolate products energy-reduced or with no added sugars are not covered by Schedule 7"
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f2",
      "text": "O.J. No. L224, 30.9.93, p. 23"
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f3",
      "text": "O.J. No. L24, 30.1.76, p. 49"
    }
  ],
  "outstanding_effects": [
    {
      "type": "coming into force",
      "affecting": "nisr/1996/50",
      "affecting_title": "Miscellaneous Food Additives Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1996"
    },
    {
      "type": "substituted",
      "affecting": "nisr/1999/244",
      "affecting_title": "Miscellaneous Food Additives (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1999"
    },
    {
      "type": "words added",
      "affecting": "nisr/2008/42",
      "affecting_title": "The Condensed Milk and Dried Milk (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008 (revoked)"
    },
    {
      "type": "words substituted",
      "affecting": "nisr/2003/313",
      "affecting_title": "Cocoa and Chocolate Products Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003"
    },
    {
      "type": "words substituted",
      "affecting": "nisr/2003/305",
      "affecting_title": "Fruit Juices and Fruit Nectars Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 (revoked)"
    },
    {
      "type": "words substituted",
      "affecting": "nisr/2003/305",
      "affecting_title": "Fruit Juices and Fruit Nectars Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 (revoked)"
    },
    {
      "type": "words substituted",
      "affecting": "nisr/2003/305",
      "affecting_title": "Fruit Juices and Fruit Nectars Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 (revoked)"
    },
    {
      "type": "words substituted",
      "affecting": "nisr/2003/305",
      "affecting_title": "Fruit Juices and Fruit Nectars Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 (revoked)"
    },
    {
      "type": "words substituted",
      "affecting": "nisr/2003/300",
      "affecting_title": "Condensed Milk and Dried Milk Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003"
    },
    {
      "type": "words substituted",
      "affecting": "nisr/2007/325",
      "affecting_title": "The Miscellaneous Food Additives and the Sweeteners in Food (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007"
    },
    {
      "type": "words added",
      "affecting": "nisr/2007/325",
      "affecting_title": "The Miscellaneous Food Additives and the Sweeteners in Food (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007"
    },
    {
      "type": "words added",
      "affecting": "nisr/2007/325",
      "affecting_title": "The Miscellaneous Food Additives and the Sweeteners in Food (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007"
    },
    {
      "type": "words substituted",
      "affecting": "nisr/2003/519",
      "affecting_title": "Jam and Similar Products Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 (revoked)"
    }
  ],
  "provenance": {
    "source": "legislation.gov.uk",
    "source_url": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/1996/50/schedule/7",
    "retrieved_at": "2026-10-29T02:37:42.459637+00:00"
  },
  "licence": "Open Government Licence v3.0",
  "licence_url": "https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/",
  "attribution": "Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives."
}