Europe chemical numbering
The “E” (European) number is the easy identifier of an artificial chemical in a food or drink product marked on the packaging.
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The Uk The food standards agency deal with any changes or issue around E numbering
Email foodadditives@foodstandards.gsi.gov.uk
Telephone 020 7276 8570.
Worldwide chemical numbering
The I N S = International Numbering System for Food Additives is defined by;
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The World Health Organisation
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The United Nations Food & Agriculture Organisation
Outside of Europe with 186 member countries there is The Codex Alimentarius ( “Food Code” ) combining;
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Internationally recognized standards
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Codes of practice
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Guidelines
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Recommendations about food production
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Recommendations about food safety