(6)With regard to the identity of the substance, the Authority stated that the composition of the substance is not clear and the maximum content of capsaicinoids is not specified. Moreover, when Capsicum oleoresin is used as a food additive, one of its components, capsaicin, is only allowed in concentrations of less than 250 mg/kg (< 0,025 %) in accordance with Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012note. When Capsicum oleoresin is used as food flavouring, capsaicin is not to be added as such to food, in accordance with Article 6(1) of Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Councilnote.
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