Ferrous ammonium phosphate

Definition/Description: Ferrous ammonium phosphate is a grey/green fine powder, practically insoluble in water and soluble in dilute mineral acids.

Specification: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2017/2470/annex/paragraph/2

Conditions under which the novel food may be used: Food category Maximum levels

Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC To be used in compliance with Directive 2002/46/EC, Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 and/or Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006

Foods covered by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 To be used in compliance with Directive 2002/46/EC, Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 and/or Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006

Foods fortified in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006 To be used in compliance with Directive 2002/46/EC, Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 and/or Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006

Food category	Maximum levels
Food supplements as defined in Directive 2002/46/EC	To be used in compliance with Directive 2002/46/EC, Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 and/or Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006
Foods covered by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013	To be used in compliance with Directive 2002/46/EC, Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 and/or Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006
Foods fortified in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006	To be used in compliance with Directive 2002/46/EC, Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 and/or Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006

Additional specific labelling requirements: The designation of the novel food on the labelling of the foodstuffs containing it shall be 'Ferrous ammonium phosphate'

Legislation links: England, Scotland, Wales: Assimilated EU Regulations 2017/2470 , Assimilated EU Regulations 2018/1023

Last updated: 01 April 2025 The date the item authorisation was last updated.

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