E number

The location here is the European Food Safety Authority that sets the rules for the e number.

E number

E numbers are codes for chemicals which can be used as food additives for use within the European Union and Switzerland (the "E" stands for "Europe").^[2] They are commonly found on food labels throughout the European Union.^[3] Safety assessment and approval are the responsibility of the European Food Safety Authority.^[4]

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E number