Brussels, 01/12/2003 (Agence Europe) - The Council adopted without debate, in first reading on Monday, the directive modifying the 1995 legislation on food additives other than colourings and sweeteners (directive 95/2/EC) to guarantee food safety, the protection of health and the correct and sufficient information for consumers on the use of these substances which are necessary for food conservation. The adopted text extends the scope of the directive to flavourings, and reduces the maximum...