Additives

Food additives are regulated by EU Directives (Photo: Lis Lak)
EU directives determine what is allowed to be added to food. There are special directives on sweeteners, colour additives and a so-called “diverse-directive” governing nitrate, sulphite, etc.

Links

See also Environmental clause and Azo colours.

Food additives approved in the EU:
http://www.elc-eu.org/approved.htm