numbers are simple code which shows that these addtitive are safe to use and are the ESFA ( European Food Safety Authority )standard s are given these E numbers . E numbers are simple code which shows that these addtitive are safe to use and are authorized to be sold in European nation. authorized to be sold in European nation.
Some additives have long chemical names and the driving force behind the idea was the need for a system of identification that was the same in all languages and easy to fit on a food label.
These standards are being accepted by most of the food manufacturers across the globe and one can find these numbers on all food product packs .
Major categories of Food additive and their E series