E 160b Coloring additive is banned in UAE?

[Nishad mp]

Dear All,

E 160b Coloring additive is banned in UAE? Can we import foodstuffs it contains E 160b? Please advise. Thank You

Regards

Nishad

[Aileen Pilar (FP)]

Dear Nishad,

 

Please refer below list of food additives that are banned here in UAE.

 

 

Source:  https://www.dm.gov.ae/wps/wcm/connect/2a153865-07d6-4ed1-a661-68f2990d3ac2/IMPORT+AND+RE-EXPORT+REQUIREMENTS+FOR+FOODSTUFF+Eng.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

 

 

Thank you and kind regards,

 

Aileen R. Pilar Specification Assistant | Technical Department Food Point | Emirates Flight Catering P. O. Box261133, Dubai, UAE | T +971-4-8090492 / +971-4-8090400 | www.ekfc.com

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[Shuhaib Mohammed]

Dear Nishad,

As far as I know, E 160B Annatto is not banned in UAE. Please see page Number 10 of the attached word file to see a list of allowed substances which shows 160B in the second line. Also , see page No. 22 of the attached PDF to see a list of banned additives. Hope this helps.

Regards,

Shuhaib Mohammed
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