Foodstuff: additives facilitating the storage and the use of flavourings

The European Parliament adopted a resolution drafted by Maria del Pilar AYUSO GONZALEZ (EPP-ED, Spain) and made some amendments to the Commission's proposal which were based on an informal agreement with the Council and the Commission. Parliament stated that the legislation on additives should apply to flavourings, to ensure that additives cannot gain "back-door" entry to food by being incorporated in a flavouring. Additionally, Parliament modified the technical annex which sets limits for various substances. Most of the modifications further reduce limits foreseen by the Commission. It is expected that the Council will accept the amendments. Committee amendments on the re-examination of some additives such as frequently used nitrites and nitrates were rejected.�