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EU Is Introducing New Regulations on Food Additives.
In order to increase food safety, a comprehensive step has been taken by the European Commission to re-regulate the conditions of use of some food additives such as tartaric acid and its derivatives. In general, new standards are being determined for these additives, taking into account the latest evaluations made by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the calls made to the public.
Classification of Tartaric Acid as a Food Additive;
Tartaric acid (L(+)-) (E 334), sodium tartrates (E 335), potassium tartrates (E 336), sodium potassium tartrate (E 337) and calcium tartrate (E 354) food additives, ) are substances permitted for use in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008. These additives, which are in Group I of Annex II, Part C of the Regulation, are authorized for use in quantum satis. The European Union has made new regulations for Tartaric Acid, which concluded that there is no need for an acceptable daily intake.
EFSA's Assessment
Food within the scope of regulation additives; tartaric acid (L(+)-) (E 334), sodium tartrates (E 335), potassium tartrates (E 336), sodium potassium tartrate (E 337) and calcium tartrate (E 354). EFSA published a scientific opinion on the re-evaluation of the additives in question on 11 March 2020. Thus, a new group was determined as the acceptable daily intake (ADI) of 240 mg/kg body weight per day for tartaric acid-tartrates.
New Regulations and Conditions of Use
On 19 January 2021, a public call was launched by the European Commission to collect data on the use of food additives, and food business operators were asked to submit technical data on tartaric acid and its derivatives. It was decided that new regulations would be introduced by the European Union by collecting the opinions and technical data published by EFSA.
Compliance with International Standards
It was decided to remove these additives from Group I and create a new group. These changes will be regulated to comply with Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/2104.
A New Era in Food Safety
With the changes made, increasing food safety, protecting consumer health, updating the conditions of use of Tartaric acid and its derivatives and ensuring compliance with technical standards. is intended to be provided. Thus, the safe use of food additives will be guaranteed.
List of Products whose Limits Have Changed with the Regulation;
• Unflavored fermented dairy products heat treated after fermentation
• Dairy product analogues, including beverage whiteners
• Other fat and oil emulsions and liquid emulsions, including spreads
• Canned or bottled fruits and vegetables
• Fruit and vegetable preparations
• Jams, jellies and marmalades and sweetened chestnut puree
• Other similar fruit or vegetable spreads
• Other confectionery, including breath-freshening microsweets
• Processed potato products
• Chewing gum
• Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit-based fillings
• br />• Fresh pasta, Pre-cooked fresh pasta
• Potato Gnocchi
• Pre-cooked or processed grains
• Breads and rolls
• Light bakery products
• Thermal processed meat products
• Processed fish and fishery products, including molluscs and crustaceans
• Tabletop sweeteners in powder form
• Tabletop sweeteners in tablets
• Spices and condiments
• Mustard
• Soups and broths
• Sauces
• Spreads based on salads and savory sandwiches
• Protein products
• Processed grain-based foods for babies and toddlers and baby foods
• Flavored beverages
• Aromatized wines
• Aromatized wine-based beverages
• Aromatized wine product cocktails
• Snacks based on potatoes, grains, flour or starch
• Food supplements
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