L-cysteine

General Information

Chemical nameL-cysteine
E No.E 920
INS.920
GroupNo
Component of the group Group I, Additives (Group I)

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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
  • Flours (6.2.1)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)
  • quantum satis
  • Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children as defined by Directive 2006/125/EC (13.1.3)(legislation:1129/2011, applicable as from 01/06/2013)
  • ML = 1000 mg/kg , only biscuits for infants and young children

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