- Jahrgang 16 (2021), Ausgabe 5
- Vol. 16 (2021), Nr. 5
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- Seiten 390 - 402
- pp. 390 - 402
Safety of Colouring Foods – Regulations, Facts and Perceptions
Colouring foods not only stand for sustainable food production, but also for safe products that meet the needs of consumers. In practice, colouring foods have long been established in the European Union and the framework conditions for the classification of colouring foods have been clarified over the years. This article summarizes the historical development and current legal status of colouring foods. More specifically, it discusses how their safety is ensured from a regulatory perspective and by current best practice. Colouring foods follow the same principles as other food ingredients – all aspects of their safety are addressed by the broad range of applicable laws and regulations and the obligations resulting thereof.