ANNEX I

Council Directive 89/107/EEC of 21 December 1988 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning food additives authorized for use in foodstuffs intended for human consumption · European Union

Categories of food additives Colour Preservative Anti-oxidant Emulsifier Emulsifying salt Thickener Gelling agent Stabilizer (1) Flavour enhancer Acid Acidity regulator (2) Anti-caking agent Modified starch Sweetener Raising agent Anti-foaming agent Glazing agent (3) Flour treatment agent Firming agent Humectant Sequestrant (4) Enzyme (4) (5) Bulking agent Propellent gas and Packaging gas (1) This category also comprises foam stabilizers. (2) These can act as two-way acidity regulators. (3) These substances include lubricants. (4) Inclusion of these terms in this list is without prejudice to any future decision or mention thereof in the labelling of foodstuffs intended for the final consumer. (5) Only those used as additives.

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-11-08 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.