Commission Regulation (EEC) No 2053/83 of 20 July 1983 on the classification of goods within subheading 32.04 A IV of the Common Customs Tariff

The product consisting of paprika extract having the following characteristics: appearance: highly viscous liquid, deep red, high colouring strength, odour and taste: aromatic, similar to paprika, not pungent, ash: 0,49 % by weight, essential oils: 0,15 ml/100 g, capsaicin: not detectable, glucose: 0,01 % by weight, sucrose: not detectable, triglycerides: positive test, capsanthin: about 2,2 g/kg (about 60000 colour units EOA (Essential Oil Association), shall be classified in the Common Customs Tariff under subheading: 32.04 Colouring matter of vegetable origin (including dyewood extract and other vegetable dyeing extracts, but excluding indigo) or of animal origin: A. Colouring matter of vegetable origin: IV. Other.

This Regulation shall enter into force on the 21st day following its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.