Non-flavouring Ingredients

The Annex of the Council Directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States on extraction solvents used in the production of foodstuffs and food ingredients (88/344/EEC, dated 13 June 1988 as amended (annex I)), is divided into Parts 1, II, and III (below) and lists extraction solvents which may be used during the processing of raw materials of foodstuffs, of food components or of food ingredients. Additionally usage of water (e.g. demineralised water, distilled water, potable water) is also permitted. Regulations and permitted extraction solvents, such as n-octyl alcohol and trichloroethylene, are different in the USA and relevant legislation should be consulted. 

Amending Directive 92/115/EEC adapts the basic directive as regards, among others, the maximum residue limits and the combined use of certain solvents. 

Amending Directive 94/52/EC re-authorises the solvent cyclohexane, used in the preparation of flavourings, under specific conditions of use. 

Regulation (EC) 1882/2003 specifies the role of the Standing Committee on the Eood Chain and Animal Health (see T-3) in the simplified decision-making procedure set out by Directive 88/344/EEC. 

Extraction solvents to be used in compliance with good manufacturing practice for all uses  

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Any incidental additives which are present in the food at insignificant levels and which do not have any technical or functional effect in that food are exempt from food labelling. This is the case for most of the non-flavouring ingredients of a flavouring with the exception of e.g. salt and monosodium glutamate. 

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