Flavouring substances used or for use in foodstuffs

The Commission agreed with the two amendments adopted by the European Parliament at second reading and amended its proposal accordingly. - the Commission accepted the insertion of a recital concerning the re-evaluation by the Scientific Committee for Food of substances already authorized but produced using different methods; - the Commission accepted the amendment relating to the designation of substances in the form of a positive list and agreed that intellectual property should be protected. However, a suitable, transparent procedure would be needed in order to protect both intellectual property and consumer interests.�