Comparison of food colour regulations in the EU and the US - a review of current provisions

This review describes the EU and the US regulations applicable to food colours. Despite the different regulatory frameworks, the overall approach is similar, based on well-established risk assessment procedures and risk management measures. However, some differences impacting free movement of goods can be found in the details and implementation of regulations. Using additives approved only in the US or in the EU implies that producers aiming to export need to adjust their product composition to the export market. Failure to comply may give rise to claims of adulteration, misbranding or non-compliance and rejection at the border or recall from the market. A careful comparison of the level of protection provided by the two sets of regulations, the criteria of good manufacturing practice (GMP) inspections and the certification requirements could be key to aligning the rules and to negotiating mutual recognition agreements. This review aims to provide an extensive overview of the similarities and differences in regulating food colours in the EU and the US.

LEHTO Sari;  BUCHWEITZ Maria;  KLIMM Alexandra;  STRASSBURGER Raphaela;  BECHTOLD Cato;  ULBERTH Franz; 

2017-03-01

TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD

JRC103436

1944-0049,   

http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19440049.2016.1274431,    https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/handle/JRC103436,   

10.1080/19440049.2016.1274431,