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. 2018 Jul 27;16(7):e05372. doi: 10.2903/j.efsa.2018.5372

Table 6.

MPLs of aluminium sulphates (E 520–523) in foods according to Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008

Food category number Food categories E‐number Restrictions/exception MPL (mg/L or mg/kg as appropriate)
05.2 Other confectionery including breath freshening microsweets E 520–523b Only candied cherriesa 200c
10.2 Processed eggs and egg products E 520 Liquid egg white for egg foams onlyd 25c

MPL: maximum permitted level.

a

Period of application: from 1 February 2014. Until 31 January 2014: only candied, crystallised or glacé fruit and vegetables MPL: 200 mg/kg.

b

The additives may be added individually or in combination.

c

Expressed as aluminium.

d

Period of application: from 1 February 2014. Until 31 January 2014: E 520–E 523, only egg white, MPL: 30 mg/kg.