This sub-committee pays close attention to proposals for changes to the additives Directives and regulations and plays an active role in ensuring the communication of the views of abim members to Government. New ingredients, additives and changes of use proposed by EU member states are also considered, together with the impact these will have on current legislation.

The recent European Commission proposal to amend the Additives Directive is one of the key issues considered by this group. Previously, the group has considered the proposal for universal fortification of wheat flour with folic acid.

The Chairman of the Food Ingredients and Additives sub-committee represents abim on the FDF Food Ingredients sub-committee.