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Business Request
Chewing gum sticks
Centimeo SARL au capital social de 10 000 euros – RCS Versailles 534 152 574 Abstract
Centimeo is a French company, which is retailing
chewing gums through an innovative vending
system.
As we are growing fast, we are
looking for a new long term
business partner for supplying
us good quality chewing gum
sticks.
Summary
¡  Who are we?................................................
3
¡  The French market is attractive ................. 4
¡  What are we looking for?............................ 5
¡  Product specifications ................................. 6
¡  Expected calendar & quantities................. 7
¡  Complementary requests............................. 8
¡  Annex .............................................................. 9
Who are we?
¡  Centimeo is a French start-up born in 2011 within
the incubator of Sciences Po Paris, a leading
French university.
¡  We are specialized in chewing gum retailing
through vending machines in transit areas and
universities, and have been awarded by the
MoovJee (“National movement for young
entrepreneurs”) as one of the start-ups with the
highest potential in France.
¡  They are supporting us:
Why is the French chewing
gum market attractive?
¡  France is the second biggest market of the world
of chewing gums in terms of volumes, with more
than 4 billions pieces chewed every years.
¡  The French market is still
growing and present a lot of
opportunities of expansion.
What are we looking for?
¡  Centimeo is looking for a chewing gum
manufacturer based in Europe, which produces
good quality chewing gum stick.
¡  We need only one type of chewing gum: a
wrapped stick, peppermint or spearmint flavored,
sugar free.
¡  We require a product for adult, which is
refreshing and with a long lasting taste.
Product specifications
¡  Standard size & weight
¡  Width: 19mm
¡  Height: 740mm
¡  Thickness: 1,5mm
¡  Weight: 2,4g
§  Flavor
§  Spearmint or Peppermint
§  Wrapper
§  Aluminum or paper
•  Color & Appearance
•  No requirements
Expected calendar &
quantities
Period
Monthly
quantites
Product confirmation
0
July – September 2012
Market tests
10 000
Sept. 2012 – Sept. 2013
Setting up of the
product
750 000
From September 2013
Expansion
11 250 000
Calendrier
May – July 2012
Complementary requests
¡  In order to strengthen our business in France and
Europe, we would be interested by:
¡  Developing and selling a chewing gum stick of a
smaller size (37mm x 19mm x 1,5mm)
¡  Getting the chewing gums manufactured under our
own branding
Annex
Authorized ingredients for chewing gums in European Union
Type
-
Nb
Name
EU
Approved
Conditions
100-51-6
14808-60-7
15468-32-3
14464-46-1
13778-37-5
17679-64-0
13778-38-6
69012-64-2
60676-86-0
1343-98-2
63231-67-4
7631-86-9
Yes
-
EINECS CAS
Quantities
Purity criteria
E1519 Benzyl alcohol
-
Anti-caking agent
E551
Silicon dioxide
273-761-1
Anti-caking agent
E900
Dimethyl
polysiloxane
-
63148-62-9
Yes
Antioxidant
E310
Propyl Gallate
204-498-2
121-79-9
Yes
Antioxidant
E311
Octyl gallate
213-853-0
1034-01-1
Yes
Antioxidant
E312
Dodecyl gallate
214-620-6
1166-52-5
Yes
Antioxidant, emulsifier
E322
8002-43-5
Yes
Antioxydant
E319
1948-33-0
Yes
Maximal quantity for the sum of the
gallates, the BHT, TBHQ and BHA, 400 mg/kg
mixed or not
cf. Directive 96/77/EC
Yes
Maximal quantity for the sum of the
gallates, the BHT, TBHQ and BHA, 400 mg/kg
mixed or not
cf. Directive 96/77/EC
Phosphatidylcholine
(Lecithin of soy or 232-307-2
tournesol)
tertButylhydroquinone 217-752-2
(TBHQ)
Yes
In emulsifiers and colourings
-
250 mg/kg
To be confirmed
5%
cf. Directive 96/77/EC
1000 mg/kg
cf. Directive 96/77/EC
Maximal quantity for the sum of the
gallates, the BHT, TBHQ and BHA, 400 mg/kg
mixed or not
Maximal quantity for the sum of the
gallates, the BHT, TBHQ and BHA, 400 mg/kg
mixed or not
Maximal quantity for the sum of the
gallates, the BHT, TBHQ and BHA, 400 mg/kg
mixed or not
-
-
cf. Directive 96/77/EC
cf. Directive 96/77/EC
cf. Directive 96/77/EC
cf. Directive 96/77/EC
25013-16-5
Antioxydant
E320
Butylated
hydroxyanisole
(BHA)
246-563-8
9009-68-1
(BHA)
mixed or not
8003-24-5
Antioxydant
E321
Butylated
hydroxytoluene
(BHT)
Colouring
E140
Chlorophyll
Colouring
E141
Colouring
Bulking agent
Colouring
Colouring
E142
E170
E171
E172
Copper complexes
of chlorophylls
Green S
Calcium Carbonate
Titanium dioxide
Iron oxyde
Emulsifier
E407
Carrageenan
Emulsifier
E414
Emulsifier
Emulsifier
Emulsifier
Emulsifier
Emulsifier
Emulsifier
E415
E418
E434
E436
E451
E452
Emulsifier
E405
Emulsifier
Emulsifier
E416
E474
Emulsifier
E475
Emulsifier
E482
Emulsifier
E495
Gum arabic (Gum
acacia)
Xanthan gum
Gellan gum
Polysorbate 40
Polysorbate 65
Triphosphates
Polyphoshpates
Propane-1,2-diol
alginate (Propylene
glycol alginate)
Karaya gum
Sucroglycerides
Polyglycerol esters
of fatty acids
Calcium stearoyl-2lactylate
Sorbitane
monopalmitate
204-881-4
128-37-0
Yes
Maximal quantity for the sum of the
gallates, the BHT, TBHQ and BHA, 400 mg/kg
mixed or not
cf. Directive 96/77/EC
Authorized solvants for the
extraction: aeétone,
methylethylcetone, dichloromethane, Quantum Satis
dioxyde de carbone, methanol,
ethanol, propanil-2, hexane
cf. Directive 95/45/EC
207-536-6
479-61-8
Yes
248-950-7
28302-36-5
Yes
-
Quantum Satis
cf. Directive 95/45/EC
221-409-2
207-439-9
236-675-5
215-168-2
232-524-2
234-350-2
232-953-5
232-949-3
3087-16-9
471-34-1
13463-67-7
1309-37-1
9000-07-1
11114-20-8
9064-57-7
01/07/62
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
-
300 mg/kg
Quantum Satis
Quantum Satis
Quantum Satis
cf. Directive 95/45/EC
cf. Directive 95/45/EC
cf. Directive 95/45/EC
cf. Directive 95/45/EC
-
cf. Directive 96/77/EC
232-519-5
9000-01-5
Yes
-
-
To be confirmed
234-394-2
275-117-5
231-838-7
272-808-3
11138-66-2
71010-52-1
9005-71-4
9005-71-4
9010-08-6
-
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
To be confirmed
Yes
-
1 g/kg
5 g/kg
Quantum Satis
To be confirmed
To be confirmed
cf. Directive 96/77/EC
cf. Directive 96/77/EC
cf. Directive 96/77/EC
cf. Directive 96/77/EC
-
9005-37-2
Yes
-
5 g/kg
cf. Directive 96/77/EC
232-539-4
-
-
Yes
Yes
-
50 g/kg
10 g/kg
To be confirmed
cf. Directive 96/77/EC
-
67784-82-1
Yes
-
5 g/kg
cf. Directive 96/77/EC
227-335-7
-
Yes
-
2 g/kg
cf. Directive 96/77/EC
247-568-8
-
Yes
-
5 g/kg
cf. Directive 96/77/EC
57-55-6
Yes
-
5 g/kg
cf. Directive 96/77/EC
557-34-6
Yes
-
1000 mg/kg
cf. Directive 96/77/EC
Emulsifier
E477
Propane-1,2-diol
esters of fatty acids
(Propylene glycol
esters of fatty acids)
Flavour enhancer
E650
Zinc acetate
209-170-2
Yes
Accepted with normalized sugars
Sweetener
E957
Thaumatin
258-822-2
53850-34-3
Yes
Sweetener
E959
Neohesperidin
dihydrochalcone
243-978-6
20702-77-6
Yes
201-939-0
If E950, E951, E957 and E959 are
mixed together, the maximal quantity
50 mg/kg
is reduced according to the
proportions
If E950, E951, E957 and E959 are
mixed together, the maximal quantity
400 mg/kg
is reduced according to the
proportions
cf. Directive 2008/60/EC
cf. Directive 2008/60/EC
Food acid
Gelling agent
Wax
Wax
E330
E441
E902
E903
Citric acid
Gelatin
Candelilla wax
Carnauba wax
201-069-1
232-554-6
232-347-0
232-399-4
89-78-1
2216-51-5
Yes
15356-60-2
14073-97-3
Yes
99-49-0
To be confirmed
2244-827-2
77-92-9/5949-29-1 Yes
9000-70-8
Yes
Yes
Yes
Wax
E905
Paraffins
-
-
Wax
E913
232-348-6
8006-54-0
To be confirmed
203-051-9
102-76-1
Yes
-
Quantum Satis
cf. Directive 96/77/EC
Humectant
Lanolin
Triacetin (Glycerin
E1518
triacetate)
E965 Maltitol syrup
Naturally refined or according to the
Fischer Trppsch method ou selon la
méthode de Fischer Tropsch
-
209-567-0
Yes
-
Quantum Satis
cf. Directive 2008/60/EC
Humectant
E968
Erythritol
205-737-3
Yes
-
Quantum Satis
cf. Directive 2008/60/EC
E927b Carbamid (Urea)
E408 Baker yeast glycan
E409 Arabinogalactan
200-315-5
232-910-0
585-88-6
10030-58-7
188346-77-2
149-32-6
57-13-6
977014-12-2
9036-66-2
Yes
To be confirmed
To be confirmed
30 g/kg
-
cf. Directive 96/77/EC
To be confirmed
To be confirmed
Preservative
E200
Sorbic acid
203-768-7
110-44-1
Yes
1500 mg/kg
cf. Directive 96/77/EC
Preservative
E202
Potassium sorbate
246-376-1
24634-61-5
Yes
1500 mg/kg
cf. Directive 96/77/EC
Preservative
E203
Clacium sorbate
231-321-6
7492-55-9
Yes
1500 mg/kg
cf. Directive 96/77/EC
Preservative
E210
Benzoic acid
200-618-2
65-85-0
Yes
1500 mg/kg
cf. Directive 96/77/EC
Preservative
E211
Sodium benzoate
208-534-8
532-32-1
Yes
Maximal authorized quantity for
E200, E202, E203, E210, E211, E212
and E213 added
Maximal authorized quantity for
E200, E202, E203, E210, E211, E212
and E213 added
Maximal authorized quantity for
E200, E202, E203, E210, E211, E212
and E213 added
Maximal authorized quantity for
E200, E202, E203, E210, E211, E212
and E213 added
Maximal authorized quantity for
E200, E202, E203, E210, E211, E212
and E213 added
1500 mg/kg
cf. Directive 96/77/EC
Flavouring
Menthol
Flavouring
Menthone
237-926-1
Flavouring
Carvone
218-827-2
Agent de charge
Improving agent
Other
Other
218-690-9
Yes
-
-
To be confirmed
-
-
To be confirmed
-
-
To be confirmed
Quantum Satis
1200 mg/kg
cf. Directive 96/77/EC
To be confirmed
cf. Directive 96/77/EC
cf. Directive 96/77/EC
Quantum satis
cf. Directive 96/77/EC
-
To be confirmed
Preservative
E212
Potassium benzoate 209-481-3
582-25-2
Yes
Preservative
E213
Calcium benzoate
218-235-4
2090/05/3
Yes
Preservative
Preservative
Raising agent
Stabiliser, humectant
Sweetener
Sweetener
Sweetener
E392
E297
E500
E1200
E420
E421
E422
Extract of rosemary
Fumaric acid
Sodium bicarbonate
Polydextrose
Sorbitol (Glucitol)
Mannitol
Glycerol (Glycerin)
283-291-9
203-743-0
205-633-8
200-061-5
200-711-8
200-289-5
110-17-8
144-55-8
68424-04-4
50-70-4
69-65-8
56-81-5
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Sweetener
E950
Acesulfame
potassium
259-715-3
55589-62-3
Yes
Sweetener
E951
Aspartame
245-261-3
22839-47-0
Yes
Sweetener
Sweetener
E952
E953
Sodium cyclamate
Isomalt
205-348-9
244-122-4
No
Yes
Maximal authorized quantity for
E200, E202, E203, E210, E211, E212
and E213 added
Maximal authorized quantity for
E200, E202, E203, E210, E211, E212
and E213 added
If E950, E951, E957 and E959 are
mixed together, the maximal quantity
is reduced according to the
proportions
If E950, E951, E957 and E959 are
mixed together, the maximal quantity
is reduced according to the
proportions
-
Yes
Yes
1500 mg/kg
cf. Directive 96/77/EC
1500 mg/kg
cf. Directive 96/77/EC
200 mg/kg
2 g/kg
Quantum satis
Quantum Satis
Quantum Satis
Quantum Satis
To be confirmed
cf. Directive 96/77/EC
cf. Directive 96/77/EC
cf. Directive 96/77/EC
cf. Directive 2008/60/EC
cf. Directive 2008/60/EC
To be confirmed
2000 mg/kg
cf. Directive 2008/60/EC
5500 mg/kg
cf. Directive 2008/60/EC
Quantum Satis
cf. Directive 2008/60/EC
cf. Directive 2008/60/EC
-
1200 mg/kg
cf. Directive 2008/60/EC
3000 mg/kg
cf. Directive 2008/60/EC
2000 mg/kg
cf. Directive 2008/60/EC
Quantum Satis
Quantum Satis
250 mg/kg
cf. Directive 2008/60/EC
cf. Directive 2008/60/EC
To be confirmed
cf. Extract of the order of the 25
June 2003 concerning chewing
gums
cf. Extract of the order of the 25
June 2003 concerning chewing
gums
cf. Extract of the order of the 25
June 2003 concerning chewing
gums
Sweetener
E955
Sucralose
259-952-2
139-05-9
64519-82-0
81-07-2
10332-51-1
6381-91-5
6485-34-3
6155-57-3
128-44-9
56038-13-2
Sweetener
E962
Aspartameacesulfame salt
-
106372-55-8
Yes
Sweetener
Sweetener
Sweetener
E966
E967
E961
Lactitol
Xylitol
Neotame
209-566-5
201-788-0
-
585-86-4
87-99-0
165450-17-9
Yes
Yes
Yes
Maximum quantites of aspartame and
acesulfame should be respected if
they are used with aspartameacesulfame salts
-
Synthetic chicle
Polyvinyl acetate
-
9003-20-7
Yes
-
-
Synthetic chicle
Styrene butadiene
-
9003-55-8
Yes
-
-
Synthetic chicle
Isobutylene-isoprene
copolymer
9010-85-9
Yes
-
-
201-321-0
Sweetener
E954
Saccharin
204-886-1
Synthetic chicle
Polyethylene
-
9002-88-4
Yes
-
-
Synthetic chicle
Polyisobutylene
-
9003-27-4
Yes
-
-
Synthetic chicle
Methyl salicylate
204-317-7
119-36-8
To be confirmed
-
-
Natural Gum Base
Natural Gum Base
Natural Gum Base
Natural Gum Base
Natural Gum Base
Natural Gum Base
Natural Gum Base
Natural Gum Base
Natural Gum Base
Natural Gum Base
Natural Gum Base
Natural Gum Base
Natural Gum Base
Natural Gum Base
Natural Gum Base
Natural Gum Base
Resin
Resin
Resin
Resin
Resin
Resin
Resin
Chicle
Gum crown
Nispero
Venezualian chicle
Pendare
Balata
Massarunduba
Gutta Hang Kang
Rosadina
Jelutong
Leche caspi
Leche de Vaca
Gutta of Niger
Tunu
Chilte
Mc Vaugh
Terpenic resins
Ester of vegetal
resins
Glycerin and
pentaerythric esters
of natural rosin
Pentaerythrol and
methylic esters of
partially
hydrogenated rosin
Glycerin esters of
rosin
Pentaerythrol and
glycerin esters of
divers pins gums or
"gum resin"
Pentaerythrol and
methyl glycerin
esters of partially
hydrogenated "gum
resin"
cf. Extract of the order of the 25
June 2003 concerning chewing
gums
cf. Extract of the order of the 25
June 2003 concerning chewing
gums
cf. Extract of the order of the 25
June 2003 concerning chewing
gums
-
-
-
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
-
-
-
Yes
-
-
-
-
-
Yes
-
-
-
-
-
Yes
-
-
-
-
-
Yes
-
-
-
-
Yes
-
-
-
-
-
Yes
-
-
-
Rosin hydrogenated, partially
dimerized or polymerized
-
Resin
Glycerin esters of
hydrogenated "gum
resin"
-
-
Yes
Resin
Glycerin esters of
resin acids of tail oil
-
-
Yes
Glazing agent
Glazing agent
Glazing agent
Glazing agent
Glazing agent
Glazing agent
Bulking agent
Bulking agent
Vegetal wax
Rice bran waxes
Animal wax
E901 Bee wax
E905c Petroleum wax
Oxidized
E914
polyethylene wax
Magnesium
E504
carbonates
Magnesium silicate
E553
(Talc)
E908
Auxilliaire technologique
Sodium sulfide
"Gum resin" hydrogenated, partially
dimerized or polymerized
-
-
-
-
Yes
Yes
To be confirmed
8006-40-4 (yellow)/8012-89-3
Yes
(white)
Yes
Molecular wheight between 500 and
Yes
1 200
-
-
208-915-9
546-93-0
Yes
-
-
cf. Directive 96/77/EC
-
14807-96-6
Yes
-
-
cf. Directive 96/77/EC
215-211-5
1313-82-2
27610-45-3
1313-84-4
1313-83-3
Yes
-
-
232-383-7
-
Sources
Order of th 2nd October 1997 regarding food additives (French government)
Order of th 25th June 2003 regarding chewing gums (French government)
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-
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