Commission says yes to food additives proposal.(Farming Life) From: The News Letter (Belfast, Northern Ireland) | Date: November 30, 2002 | COPYRIGHT 2002 Century Newspapers Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

THE European Commission adopted a proposal to amend Directive 95/2, dealing with food additives other than colours and sweeteners.

The amendment proposes the harmonisation at EU level of the use of food additives in flavourings in order to reduce unfair competition in this area and better serve the consumer.

At the same time, the use of one new food additive will be allowed, as well as new uses of already authorised food additives.

"Food additives a...