Gallates, TBHQ, BHA and BHT

General Information

Chemical nameGallates, TBHQ, BHA and BHT
E No.E 310 - 321
GroupYes
Composition of the group Propyl gallate (E 310)
Octyl gallate (E 311)
Dodecyl gallate (E 312)
Tertiary-butyl hydroquinone (TBHQ) (E 319)
Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) (E 320)
Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) (E 321)

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Authorisation of the use of this additive in Food Additives

The additive is authorised to be used in the following category(ies):
category(ies) Individual restriction(s)/exception(s) footnote
  • Seasonings and condiments (12.2.2)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)
  • ML = 200 mg/kg
  • 1 The additives may be added individually or in combination

  • 13 Maximum limit expressed on fat
  • Food supplements supplied in a solid form including capsules and tablets and similar forms, excluding chewable forms (17.1)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)

  • Food supplements supplied in a syrup-type or chewable form (17.3)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)
  • ML = 400 mg/kg
  • 1 The additives may be added individually or in combination
  • Food supplements supplied in a liquid form (17.2)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)
  • ML = 400 mg/l
  • 1 The additives may be added individually or in combination
  • Chewing gum (5.3)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)
  • ML = 400 mg/kg ,
  • 1 The additives may be added individually or in combination

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