Additives

While the FSAI Advice Line provides advice and support on the topic of food additives, it does not provide advice on the authorised use of specific additives in specific food. Please do not send us queries requesting this service. It is the responsibility of the food business owner to ensure compliance with food law by accessing the food additives information provided on our website and also through the European Commission’s database on food additives which serves as a tool to provide information about the food additives approved for use in food in the EU and their conditions of use.

Choose a topic below for more information on food additives and food additive legislation

• Food Additives – What are they and how are they assessed?
• Food Additive Legislation 
• Nitrates and Nitrites 
• Sulphur Dioxide and Sulphites  
• Labelling Requirements 
• List of Additives (E numbers)

Last reviewed: 4/8/2021