a group of minerals, typically green, somewhat resembling the micas, composed of hydrated magnesium, iron and aluminosilicates. They occur as alteration products of igneous rocks, chlorite schists and in sediments.
Sufficient monitoring data on the presence of dioxins have been provided for natural mixtures of steatites and chlorites (E 560), sepiolite (E 562) and sepiolitic clay (E 563). These data, originating from different Member States and/or origins, indicate that these additives are not contaminated with dioxins or contain levels below the analytical limit of determination.
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