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Packaged food and beverages / Non-alcoholic beverages / Coffee, tea and infusions

Roasted coffee, instant coffee, tea, herbal infusions and powdered drink mixes (ochratoxin A, acrylamide, pyrrolizidine alkaloids in tea and herbal infusions).

Food: partial coverage. Food verdicts cover labelling and import duties. Additive and contaminant limits are not yet in the rule data, so a food result is not a full check of what the product may contain.

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Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)2,910 rulesCoverage: Main sources, from 13 Nov 2025
Main sources, from 13 Nov 2025 · What is covered

Great Britain food law as revised on legislation.gov.uk up to 13 Nov 2025.

Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales): main sources stored. Modelled: retained Reg. 1169/2011; Reg. 1333/2008 and Reg. 178/2002 as amended for Great Britain (legislation.gov.uk); Food Information Regulations 2014 (SI 2014/1855); contaminants as retained Reg. 1881/2006; GB food additive list (retained Reg. 1333/2008 Annex II as in force on 2024-06-28, the terms the FSA register preserves). Not stored: GB food additive list changes after 2024-06-28 (Annex II was omitted from the revised legislation from 1 April 2025 by S.I. 2025/361; the FSA Register of Food Additive Authorisations holds later changes, for example the February 2026 steviol glycoside conditions E 960a-c); GB Annex III of Reg. 1333/2008 (additives in additives, enzymes, flavourings and nutrients); Northern Ireland (EU rules apply under the Windsor Framework); Scottish; Welsh and Northern Irish regulations; HFSS promotion and placement rules; front-of-pack traffic-light guidance (voluntary); UK GM and claims registers; import controls (IPAFFS).

Requirement
Applies when
Effective
Source
Conformity
Mono-and diglycerides of fatty acids

Must meet the conditions of E 471 Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids is authorised in food category 01.6.1 Unflavoured pasteurised cream (excluding reduced fat creams) at quantum satis (no maximum level).

Official text, current to 28 Jun 2024. legislation.gov.uk point-in-time version 2024-06-28 of Annex II, which the FSA register cites as the terms of authorisation (Annex II was omitted from the revised text from 2025-04-01).

  • EU food category: Unflavoured pasteurised cream (excluding reduced fat creams) [01.6.1]

Depends on: eu food category code

In force since 20 Jan 2010

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 20 Jan 2010

Applies in GB from 20 January 2010 (retained Art. 35); the Annex text is the version in force on 2024-06-28, the last before Annex II was omitted from the revised legislation on 1 April 2025 (S.I. 2025/361); the FSA register keeps these terms of authorisation. Amendment dates of single rows not tracked.

From the official list: E 471 · Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids · quantum satis

Conformity
Cellulose

Must meet the conditions of E 460 Cellulose is authorised in food category 12.2.1 Herbs and spices at quantum satis (no maximum level).

Official text, current to 28 Jun 2024. legislation.gov.uk point-in-time version 2024-06-28 of Annex II, which the FSA register cites as the terms of authorisation (Annex II was omitted from the revised text from 2025-04-01).

  • EU food category: Herbs and spices [12.2.1]

Depends on: eu food category code

In force since 20 Jan 2010

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 20 Jan 2010

Applies in GB from 20 January 2010 (retained Art. 35); the Annex text is the version in force on 2024-06-28, the last before Annex II was omitted from the revised legislation on 1 April 2025 (S.I. 2025/361); the FSA register keeps these terms of authorisation. Amendment dates of single rows not tracked.

From the official list: E 460 · Cellulose · quantum satis · only when dried

Conformity
Sodium, potassium and calcium salts of fatty acids

Must meet the conditions of E 470a Sodium, potassium and calcium salts of fatty acids is authorised in food category 12.2.1 Herbs and spices at quantum satis (no maximum level).

Official text, current to 28 Jun 2024. legislation.gov.uk point-in-time version 2024-06-28 of Annex II, which the FSA register cites as the terms of authorisation (Annex II was omitted from the revised text from 2025-04-01).

  • EU food category: Herbs and spices [12.2.1]

Depends on: eu food category code

In force since 20 Jan 2010

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 20 Jan 2010

Applies in GB from 20 January 2010 (retained Art. 35); the Annex text is the version in force on 2024-06-28, the last before Annex II was omitted from the revised legislation on 1 April 2025 (S.I. 2025/361); the FSA register keeps these terms of authorisation. Amendment dates of single rows not tracked.

From the official list: E 470a · Sodium, potassium and calcium salts of fatty acids · quantum satis · only when dried

Annex rows, Part E, category 12.2.1; row: E 470a Sodium, potassium and calcium salts of fatty acids · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
Conformity
Talc

Must meet the conditions of E 553b Talc is authorised in food category 06.1 Whole, broken, or flaked grain at quantum satis (no maximum level).

Official text, current to 28 Jun 2024. legislation.gov.uk point-in-time version 2024-06-28 of Annex II, which the FSA register cites as the terms of authorisation (Annex II was omitted from the revised text from 2025-04-01).

  • EU food category: Whole, broken, or flaked grain [06.1]

Depends on: eu food category code

In force since 20 Jan 2010

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 20 Jan 2010

Applies in GB from 20 January 2010 (retained Art. 35); the Annex text is the version in force on 2024-06-28, the last before Annex II was omitted from the revised legislation on 1 April 2025 (S.I. 2025/361); the FSA register keeps these terms of authorisation. Amendment dates of single rows not tracked.

From the official list: E 553b · Talc · quantum satis · only rice

Conformity
Beeswax, white and yellow

Must meet the conditions of E 901 Beeswax, white and yellow is authorised in food category 14.1.5.1 Coffee, coffee extracts at quantum satis (no maximum level).

Official text, current to 28 Jun 2024. legislation.gov.uk point-in-time version 2024-06-28 of Annex II, which the FSA register cites as the terms of authorisation (Annex II was omitted from the revised text from 2025-04-01).

  • EU food category: Coffee, coffee extracts [14.1.5.1]

Depends on: eu food category code

In force since 20 Jan 2010

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 20 Jan 2010

Applies in GB from 20 January 2010 (retained Art. 35); the Annex text is the version in force on 2024-06-28, the last before Annex II was omitted from the revised legislation on 1 April 2025 (S.I. 2025/361); the FSA register keeps these terms of authorisation. Amendment dates of single rows not tracked.

From the official list: E 901 · Beeswax, white and yellow · quantum satis · only coffee beans, as glazing agent

Conformity
Candelilla wax

Must meet the conditions of E 902 Candelilla wax is authorised in food category 14.1.5.1 Coffee, coffee extracts at quantum satis (no maximum level).

Official text, current to 28 Jun 2024. legislation.gov.uk point-in-time version 2024-06-28 of Annex II, which the FSA register cites as the terms of authorisation (Annex II was omitted from the revised text from 2025-04-01).

  • EU food category: Coffee, coffee extracts [14.1.5.1]

Depends on: eu food category code

In force since 20 Jan 2010

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 20 Jan 2010

Applies in GB from 20 January 2010 (retained Art. 35); the Annex text is the version in force on 2024-06-28, the last before Annex II was omitted from the revised legislation on 1 April 2025 (S.I. 2025/361); the FSA register keeps these terms of authorisation. Amendment dates of single rows not tracked.

From the official list: E 902 · Candelilla wax · quantum satis · only coffee beans, as glazing agent

Conformity
Shellac

Must meet the conditions of E 904 Shellac is authorised in food category 14.1.5.1 Coffee, coffee extracts at quantum satis (no maximum level).

Official text, current to 28 Jun 2024. legislation.gov.uk point-in-time version 2024-06-28 of Annex II, which the FSA register cites as the terms of authorisation (Annex II was omitted from the revised text from 2025-04-01).

  • EU food category: Coffee, coffee extracts [14.1.5.1]

Depends on: eu food category code

In force since 20 Jan 2010

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 20 Jan 2010

Applies in GB from 20 January 2010 (retained Art. 35); the Annex text is the version in force on 2024-06-28, the last before Annex II was omitted from the revised legislation on 1 April 2025 (S.I. 2025/361); the FSA register keeps these terms of authorisation. Amendment dates of single rows not tracked.

From the official list: E 904 · Shellac · quantum satis · only coffee beans, as glazing agent

Conformity

Food and feed imported into Great Britain for placing on the market within Great

Must meet the conditions of Food and feed imported into Great Britain for placing on the market within Great Britain must comply with the relevant requirements of food law

Official text, current to 1 Oct 2023. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2023-10-01.

  • Imported into the market of sale

Depends on: imported

In force since 1 Jan 2005

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2005

Articles 11, 12 and 14 to 20 apply from 1 January 2005 (Art. 65, published text).

“Food and feed imported into Great Britain for placing on the market within Great Britain must comply with the relevant requirements of food law”
Art. 11 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 as retained in GB (point in time 2023-10-01)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

Food placed on the market

Must meet the conditions of Art. 14: food shall not be placed on the market if it is unsafe (injurious to health or unfit for human consumption)

Official text, current to 1 Oct 2023. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2023-10-01.

Every product in the category

In force since 1 Jan 2005

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2005

Art. 65: Articles 11 and 12 and Articles 14 to 20 apply from 1 January 2005.

“Food shall not be placed on the market if it is unsafe”
Art. 14(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 as retained in GB (point in time 2023-10-01)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

Labelling, advertising and presentation of food

Must meet the conditions of Art. 16: labelling, advertising and presentation shall not mislead consumers

Official text, current to 1 Oct 2023. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2023-10-01.

Every product in the category

In force since 1 Jan 2005

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2005

Art. 65: Articles 11 and 12 and Articles 14 to 20 apply from 1 January 2005.

Conformity

Food at all stages

Must meet the conditions of Art. 18(1): traceability of food established at all stages of production, processing and distribution

Official text, current to 1 Oct 2023. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2023-10-01.

Every product in the category

In force since 1 Jan 2005

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2005

Art. 65: Articles 11 and 12 and Articles 14 to 20 apply from 1 January 2005.

“shall be established at all stages of production, processing and distribution”
Art. 18(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 as retained in GB (point in time 2023-10-01)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

Food supplied

Must meet the conditions of Art. 19(4): collaborate with the competent authorities on action to avoid or reduce risks

Official text, current to 1 Oct 2023. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2023-10-01.

Every product in the category

In force since 1 Jan 2005

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2005

Art. 65: Articles 11 and 12 and Articles 14 to 20 apply from 1 January 2005.

“shall collaborate with the competent authorities on action taken to avoid or reduce risks posed by a food which they supply or have supplied”
Art. 19(4) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 as retained in GB (point in time 2023-10-01)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

Food business operators at all stages

Must meet the conditions of Art. 17(1): ensure that foods satisfy the requirements of food law relevant to their activities and verify that they are met

Official text, current to 1 Oct 2023. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2023-10-01.

  • Operates a food facility or food business

Depends on: operates food facility

In force since 1 Jan 2005

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2005

Art. 65: Articles 11 and 12 and Articles 14 to 20 apply from 1 January 2005.

“shall ensure that foods or feeds satisfy the requirements of food law which are relevant to their activities and shall verify that such requirements are met”
Art. 17(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 as retained in GB (point in time 2023-10-01)(opens in a new tab)
Disclosure

Supplier identification

Disclosure to authority

Identity of any person from whom the operator was supplied, available to the competent authorities on demand

Official text, current to 1 Oct 2023. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2023-10-01.

  • Operates a food facility or food business

Depends on: operates food facility

In force since 1 Jan 2005

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2005

Art. 65: Articles 11 and 12 and Articles 14 to 20 apply from 1 January 2005.

“Food and feed business operators shall be able to identify any person from whom they have been supplied with a food”
Art. 18(2) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 as retained in GB (point in time 2023-10-01)(opens in a new tab)
Disclosure

Customer identification

Disclosure to authority

Identity of the businesses to which products have been supplied, available to the competent authorities on demand

Official text, current to 1 Oct 2023. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2023-10-01.

  • Operates a food facility or food business

Depends on: operates food facility

In force since 1 Jan 2005

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2005

Art. 65: Articles 11 and 12 and Articles 14 to 20 apply from 1 January 2005.

“shall have in place systems and procedures to identify the other businesses to which their products have been supplied”
Art. 18(3) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 as retained in GB (point in time 2023-10-01)(opens in a new tab)
Label

Food placed on the market

Label required

Adequate labelling or identification to facilitate traceability, through relevant documentation or information

Official text, current to 1 Oct 2023. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2023-10-01.

Every product in the category

In force since 1 Jan 2005

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2005

Art. 65: Articles 11 and 12 and Articles 14 to 20 apply from 1 January 2005.

“shall be adequately labelled or identified to facilitate its traceability”
Art. 18(4) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 as retained in GB (point in time 2023-10-01)(opens in a new tab)
Notification

Food that is not in compliance with food safety requirements

Notification to Competent authorities

Immediately initiate withdrawal of non-compliant food that has left the operator's immediate control, inform the competent authorities, inform consumers and recall where necessary

Official text, current to 1 Oct 2023. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2023-10-01.

  • Operates a food facility or food business

Depends on: operates food facility

In force since 1 Jan 2005

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2005

Art. 65: Articles 11 and 12 and Articles 14 to 20 apply from 1 January 2005.

“shall immediately initiate procedures to withdraw the food in question from the market where the food has left the immediate control of that initial food business operator and inform the competent authorities”
Art. 19(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 as retained in GB (point in time 2023-10-01)(opens in a new tab)
Notification

Food that may be injurious to human health

Notification to Competent authorities

Immediately inform the competent authorities if a food placed on the market may be injurious to human health, and of the action taken to prevent risks to the final consumer

Official text, current to 1 Oct 2023. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2023-10-01.

  • Operates a food facility or food business

Depends on: operates food facility

In force since 1 Jan 2005

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2005

Art. 65: Articles 11 and 12 and Articles 14 to 20 apply from 1 January 2005.

“shall immediately inform the competent authorities if it considers or has reason to believe that a food which it has placed on the market may be injurious to human health”
Art. 19(3) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 as retained in GB (point in time 2023-10-01)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

Retail or distribution activities that do not affect packaging, labelling, safety or integrity

Must meet the conditions of Art. 19(2): initiate withdrawal of non-compliant products and pass on information necessary to trace a food

Official text, current to 1 Oct 2023. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2023-10-01.

  • Your role: Distributor or Online marketplace or Fulfilment service provider

Depends on: economic operator role

In force since 1 Jan 2005

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2005

Art. 65: Articles 11 and 12 and Articles 14 to 20 apply from 1 January 2005.

“shall, within the limits of its respective activities, initiate procedures to withdraw from the market products not in compliance with the food-safety requirements”
Art. 19(2) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 as retained in GB (point in time 2023-10-01)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity

Foodstuffs listed in the Annex: maximum levels for contaminants

Must meet the conditions of Art. 1(1): foodstuffs listed in the Annex are not placed on the market where they contain a listed contaminant above the maximum level

Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.

Every product in the category

In force since 1 Mar 2007

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007

Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007.

“shall not be placed on the market where they contain a contaminant listed in the Annex at a level exceeding the maximum level set out in the Annex”
Art. 1(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-17The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)
Label

may make available the particulars specified in Article 9(1)(c)

Label required

may make available the particulars specified in Article 9(1)(c)

Official text, current to 30 Sep 2022. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2022-09-30.

  • Sold prepacked: no
  • Offered for sale by means of distance communication (online, telephone, mail order): no

Depends on: sold prepacked, prepacked for direct sale, offered by distance communication

In force since 13 Dec 2014

Applies to products sold on or after 13 Dec 2014

In force 13 December 2014 (reg. 1(5), published text).

“may make available the particulars specified in Article 9(1)(c)”
reg. 5(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): SI 2014/1855 (point in time 2022-09-30)(opens in a new tab)
Label

A food business operator who offers for sale a food to which this regulation app

Label required

A food business operator who offers for sale a food to which this regulation applies must provide the particulars required by Article 9(1)(a) (the name

Official text, current to 30 Sep 2022. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2022-09-30.

  • Sold prepacked: no

Depends on: sold prepacked, prepacked for direct sale

In force since 13 Dec 2014

Applies to products sold on or after 13 Dec 2014

In force 13 December 2014 (reg. 1(5), published text).

“A food business operator who offers for sale a food to which this regulation applies must provide the particulars required by Article 9(1)(a) (the name”
reg. 6(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): SI 2014/1855 (point in time 2022-09-30)(opens in a new tab)
Label

A food business operator who offers for sale a food to which this regulation app

Label required

A food business operator who offers for sale a food to which this regulation applies must provide the particulars required by Article 9(1)(a) (the name

Official text, current to 30 Sep 2022. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2022-09-30.

  • Prepacked for direct sale (PPDS)

Depends on: prepacked for direct sale

In force since 30 Sep 2022

Applies to products sold on or after 30 Sep 2022

No commencement date for regs 5A and 6A in the published text (re-read 2026-10-09); fallback is the version ClaraDB holds date 2022-09-30.

“A food business operator who offers for sale a food to which this regulation applies must provide the particulars required by Article 9(1)(a) (the name”
reg. 6A(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): SI 2014/1855 (point in time 2022-09-30)(opens in a new tab)
Label

A food business operator who offers for sale a food to which this regulation app

Label required

A food business operator who offers for sale a food to which this regulation applies must provide the particulars required by Article 9(1)(d) (quantity of certain ingredients), as read with Article 22 and Annex VIII, in respect of the ingredients in the food that are meat.

Official text, current to 30 Sep 2022. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2022-09-30.

  • Contains meat as an ingredient
  • Food listed in Schedule 3 of SI 2014/1855 (meat products): no

Depends on: contains meat, schedule 3 food

In force since 13 Dec 2014

Applies to products sold on or after 13 Dec 2014

In force 13 December 2014 (reg. 1(5), published text).

“A food business operator who offers for sale a food to which this regulation applies must provide the particulars required by Article 9(1)(d) (quantity of certain ingredients), as read with Article 22 and Annex VIII, in respect of the ingredients in the food that are meat.”
reg. 7(1) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): SI 2014/1855 (point in time 2022-09-30)(opens in a new tab)
Label

Non-prepacked food, allergens present, particulars given orally

Label required

Indication that details of the allergenic substance or product can be obtained by asking a member of staff, on a label or a notice, menu, ticket or label readily discernible at the place of choice

Official text, current to 30 Sep 2022. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2022-09-30.

  • Sold prepacked: no
  • Offered for sale by means of distance communication (online, telephone, mail order): no
  • Allergen information will be given orally

Depends on: sold prepacked, prepacked for direct sale, offered by distance communication, oral disclosure intended

In force since 13 Dec 2014

Applies to products sold on or after 13 Dec 2014

Reg. 1(5): comes into force on 13 December 2014.

“the operator must indicate that details of that substance or product can be obtained by asking a member of staff”
reg. 5(3) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): SI 2014/1855 (point in time 2022-09-30)(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity
    Mono-and diglycerides of fatty acids

    Must meet the conditions of E 471 Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids is authorised in food category 01.6.1 Unflavoured pasteurised cream (excluding reduced fat creams) at quantum satis (no maximum level).

    Official text, current to 28 Jun 2024. legislation.gov.uk point-in-time version 2024-06-28 of Annex II, which the FSA register cites as the terms of authorisation (Annex II was omitted from the revised text from 2025-04-01).

    Applies when
    • EU food category: Unflavoured pasteurised cream (excluding reduced fat creams) [01.6.1]

    Depends on: eu food category code

    Effective

    In force since 20 Jan 2010

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 20 Jan 2010

    Applies in GB from 20 January 2010 (retained Art. 35); the Annex text is the version in force on 2024-06-28, the last before Annex II was omitted from the revised legislation on 1 April 2025 (S.I. 2025/361); the FSA register keeps these terms of authorisation. Amendment dates of single rows not tracked.

    Source

    From the official list: E 471 · Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids · quantum satis

  • Conformity
    Cellulose

    Must meet the conditions of E 460 Cellulose is authorised in food category 12.2.1 Herbs and spices at quantum satis (no maximum level).

    Official text, current to 28 Jun 2024. legislation.gov.uk point-in-time version 2024-06-28 of Annex II, which the FSA register cites as the terms of authorisation (Annex II was omitted from the revised text from 2025-04-01).

    Applies when
    • EU food category: Herbs and spices [12.2.1]

    Depends on: eu food category code

    Effective

    In force since 20 Jan 2010

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 20 Jan 2010

    Applies in GB from 20 January 2010 (retained Art. 35); the Annex text is the version in force on 2024-06-28, the last before Annex II was omitted from the revised legislation on 1 April 2025 (S.I. 2025/361); the FSA register keeps these terms of authorisation. Amendment dates of single rows not tracked.

    Source

    From the official list: E 460 · Cellulose · quantum satis · only when dried

  • Conformity
    Sodium, potassium and calcium salts of fatty acids

    Must meet the conditions of E 470a Sodium, potassium and calcium salts of fatty acids is authorised in food category 12.2.1 Herbs and spices at quantum satis (no maximum level).

    Official text, current to 28 Jun 2024. legislation.gov.uk point-in-time version 2024-06-28 of Annex II, which the FSA register cites as the terms of authorisation (Annex II was omitted from the revised text from 2025-04-01).

    Applies when
    • EU food category: Herbs and spices [12.2.1]

    Depends on: eu food category code

    Effective

    In force since 20 Jan 2010

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 20 Jan 2010

    Applies in GB from 20 January 2010 (retained Art. 35); the Annex text is the version in force on 2024-06-28, the last before Annex II was omitted from the revised legislation on 1 April 2025 (S.I. 2025/361); the FSA register keeps these terms of authorisation. Amendment dates of single rows not tracked.

    Source

    From the official list: E 470a · Sodium, potassium and calcium salts of fatty acids · quantum satis · only when dried

    Annex rows, Part E, category 12.2.1; row: E 470a Sodium, potassium and calcium salts of fatty acids · fetched 2026-10-10

    The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity
    Talc

    Must meet the conditions of E 553b Talc is authorised in food category 06.1 Whole, broken, or flaked grain at quantum satis (no maximum level).

    Official text, current to 28 Jun 2024. legislation.gov.uk point-in-time version 2024-06-28 of Annex II, which the FSA register cites as the terms of authorisation (Annex II was omitted from the revised text from 2025-04-01).

    Applies when
    • EU food category: Whole, broken, or flaked grain [06.1]

    Depends on: eu food category code

    Effective

    In force since 20 Jan 2010

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 20 Jan 2010

    Applies in GB from 20 January 2010 (retained Art. 35); the Annex text is the version in force on 2024-06-28, the last before Annex II was omitted from the revised legislation on 1 April 2025 (S.I. 2025/361); the FSA register keeps these terms of authorisation. Amendment dates of single rows not tracked.

    Source

    From the official list: E 553b · Talc · quantum satis · only rice

  • Conformity
    Beeswax, white and yellow

    Must meet the conditions of E 901 Beeswax, white and yellow is authorised in food category 14.1.5.1 Coffee, coffee extracts at quantum satis (no maximum level).

    Official text, current to 28 Jun 2024. legislation.gov.uk point-in-time version 2024-06-28 of Annex II, which the FSA register cites as the terms of authorisation (Annex II was omitted from the revised text from 2025-04-01).

    Applies when
    • EU food category: Coffee, coffee extracts [14.1.5.1]

    Depends on: eu food category code

    Effective

    In force since 20 Jan 2010

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 20 Jan 2010

    Applies in GB from 20 January 2010 (retained Art. 35); the Annex text is the version in force on 2024-06-28, the last before Annex II was omitted from the revised legislation on 1 April 2025 (S.I. 2025/361); the FSA register keeps these terms of authorisation. Amendment dates of single rows not tracked.

    Source

    From the official list: E 901 · Beeswax, white and yellow · quantum satis · only coffee beans, as glazing agent

  • Conformity
    Candelilla wax

    Must meet the conditions of E 902 Candelilla wax is authorised in food category 14.1.5.1 Coffee, coffee extracts at quantum satis (no maximum level).

    Official text, current to 28 Jun 2024. legislation.gov.uk point-in-time version 2024-06-28 of Annex II, which the FSA register cites as the terms of authorisation (Annex II was omitted from the revised text from 2025-04-01).

    Applies when
    • EU food category: Coffee, coffee extracts [14.1.5.1]

    Depends on: eu food category code

    Effective

    In force since 20 Jan 2010

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 20 Jan 2010

    Applies in GB from 20 January 2010 (retained Art. 35); the Annex text is the version in force on 2024-06-28, the last before Annex II was omitted from the revised legislation on 1 April 2025 (S.I. 2025/361); the FSA register keeps these terms of authorisation. Amendment dates of single rows not tracked.

    Source

    From the official list: E 902 · Candelilla wax · quantum satis · only coffee beans, as glazing agent

  • Conformity
    Shellac

    Must meet the conditions of E 904 Shellac is authorised in food category 14.1.5.1 Coffee, coffee extracts at quantum satis (no maximum level).

    Official text, current to 28 Jun 2024. legislation.gov.uk point-in-time version 2024-06-28 of Annex II, which the FSA register cites as the terms of authorisation (Annex II was omitted from the revised text from 2025-04-01).

    Applies when
    • EU food category: Coffee, coffee extracts [14.1.5.1]

    Depends on: eu food category code

    Effective

    In force since 20 Jan 2010

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 20 Jan 2010

    Applies in GB from 20 January 2010 (retained Art. 35); the Annex text is the version in force on 2024-06-28, the last before Annex II was omitted from the revised legislation on 1 April 2025 (S.I. 2025/361); the FSA register keeps these terms of authorisation. Amendment dates of single rows not tracked.

    Source

    From the official list: E 904 · Shellac · quantum satis · only coffee beans, as glazing agent

  • Conformity

    Food and feed imported into Great Britain for placing on the market within Great

    Must meet the conditions of Food and feed imported into Great Britain for placing on the market within Great Britain must comply with the relevant requirements of food law

    Official text, current to 1 Oct 2023. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2023-10-01.

    Applies when
    • Imported into the market of sale

    Depends on: imported

    Effective

    In force since 1 Jan 2005

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2005

    Articles 11, 12 and 14 to 20 apply from 1 January 2005 (Art. 65, published text).

    Source
    “Food and feed imported into Great Britain for placing on the market within Great Britain must comply with the relevant requirements of food law”
    Art. 11 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 as retained in GB (point in time 2023-10-01)(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    Food placed on the market

    Must meet the conditions of Art. 14: food shall not be placed on the market if it is unsafe (injurious to health or unfit for human consumption)

    Official text, current to 1 Oct 2023. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2023-10-01.

    Applies when

    Every product in the category

    Effective

    In force since 1 Jan 2005

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2005

    Art. 65: Articles 11 and 12 and Articles 14 to 20 apply from 1 January 2005.

    Source
    “Food shall not be placed on the market if it is unsafe”
    Art. 14(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 as retained in GB (point in time 2023-10-01)(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    Labelling, advertising and presentation of food

    Must meet the conditions of Art. 16: labelling, advertising and presentation shall not mislead consumers

    Official text, current to 1 Oct 2023. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2023-10-01.

    Applies when

    Every product in the category

    Effective

    In force since 1 Jan 2005

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2005

    Art. 65: Articles 11 and 12 and Articles 14 to 20 apply from 1 January 2005.

  • Conformity

    Food at all stages

    Must meet the conditions of Art. 18(1): traceability of food established at all stages of production, processing and distribution

    Official text, current to 1 Oct 2023. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2023-10-01.

    Applies when

    Every product in the category

    Effective

    In force since 1 Jan 2005

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2005

    Art. 65: Articles 11 and 12 and Articles 14 to 20 apply from 1 January 2005.

    Source
    “shall be established at all stages of production, processing and distribution”
    Art. 18(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 as retained in GB (point in time 2023-10-01)(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    Food supplied

    Must meet the conditions of Art. 19(4): collaborate with the competent authorities on action to avoid or reduce risks

    Official text, current to 1 Oct 2023. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2023-10-01.

    Applies when

    Every product in the category

    Effective

    In force since 1 Jan 2005

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2005

    Art. 65: Articles 11 and 12 and Articles 14 to 20 apply from 1 January 2005.

    Source
    “shall collaborate with the competent authorities on action taken to avoid or reduce risks posed by a food which they supply or have supplied”
    Art. 19(4) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 as retained in GB (point in time 2023-10-01)(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    Food business operators at all stages

    Must meet the conditions of Art. 17(1): ensure that foods satisfy the requirements of food law relevant to their activities and verify that they are met

    Official text, current to 1 Oct 2023. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2023-10-01.

    Applies when
    • Operates a food facility or food business

    Depends on: operates food facility

    Effective

    In force since 1 Jan 2005

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2005

    Art. 65: Articles 11 and 12 and Articles 14 to 20 apply from 1 January 2005.

    Source
    “shall ensure that foods or feeds satisfy the requirements of food law which are relevant to their activities and shall verify that such requirements are met”
    Art. 17(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 as retained in GB (point in time 2023-10-01)(opens in a new tab)
  • Disclosure

    Supplier identification

    Disclosure to authority

    Identity of any person from whom the operator was supplied, available to the competent authorities on demand

    Official text, current to 1 Oct 2023. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2023-10-01.

    Applies when
    • Operates a food facility or food business

    Depends on: operates food facility

    Effective

    In force since 1 Jan 2005

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2005

    Art. 65: Articles 11 and 12 and Articles 14 to 20 apply from 1 January 2005.

    Source
    “Food and feed business operators shall be able to identify any person from whom they have been supplied with a food”
    Art. 18(2) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 as retained in GB (point in time 2023-10-01)(opens in a new tab)
  • Disclosure

    Customer identification

    Disclosure to authority

    Identity of the businesses to which products have been supplied, available to the competent authorities on demand

    Official text, current to 1 Oct 2023. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2023-10-01.

    Applies when
    • Operates a food facility or food business

    Depends on: operates food facility

    Effective

    In force since 1 Jan 2005

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2005

    Art. 65: Articles 11 and 12 and Articles 14 to 20 apply from 1 January 2005.

    Source
    “shall have in place systems and procedures to identify the other businesses to which their products have been supplied”
    Art. 18(3) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 as retained in GB (point in time 2023-10-01)(opens in a new tab)
  • Label

    Food placed on the market

    Label required

    Adequate labelling or identification to facilitate traceability, through relevant documentation or information

    Official text, current to 1 Oct 2023. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2023-10-01.

    Applies when

    Every product in the category

    Effective

    In force since 1 Jan 2005

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2005

    Art. 65: Articles 11 and 12 and Articles 14 to 20 apply from 1 January 2005.

    Source
    “shall be adequately labelled or identified to facilitate its traceability”
    Art. 18(4) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 as retained in GB (point in time 2023-10-01)(opens in a new tab)
  • Notification

    Food that is not in compliance with food safety requirements

    Notification to Competent authorities

    Immediately initiate withdrawal of non-compliant food that has left the operator's immediate control, inform the competent authorities, inform consumers and recall where necessary

    Official text, current to 1 Oct 2023. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2023-10-01.

    Applies when
    • Operates a food facility or food business

    Depends on: operates food facility

    Effective

    In force since 1 Jan 2005

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2005

    Art. 65: Articles 11 and 12 and Articles 14 to 20 apply from 1 January 2005.

    Source
    “shall immediately initiate procedures to withdraw the food in question from the market where the food has left the immediate control of that initial food business operator and inform the competent authorities”
    Art. 19(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 as retained in GB (point in time 2023-10-01)(opens in a new tab)
  • Notification

    Food that may be injurious to human health

    Notification to Competent authorities

    Immediately inform the competent authorities if a food placed on the market may be injurious to human health, and of the action taken to prevent risks to the final consumer

    Official text, current to 1 Oct 2023. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2023-10-01.

    Applies when
    • Operates a food facility or food business

    Depends on: operates food facility

    Effective

    In force since 1 Jan 2005

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2005

    Art. 65: Articles 11 and 12 and Articles 14 to 20 apply from 1 January 2005.

    Source
    “shall immediately inform the competent authorities if it considers or has reason to believe that a food which it has placed on the market may be injurious to human health”
    Art. 19(3) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 as retained in GB (point in time 2023-10-01)(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    Retail or distribution activities that do not affect packaging, labelling, safety or integrity

    Must meet the conditions of Art. 19(2): initiate withdrawal of non-compliant products and pass on information necessary to trace a food

    Official text, current to 1 Oct 2023. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2023-10-01.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Distributor or Online marketplace or Fulfilment service provider

    Depends on: economic operator role

    Effective

    In force since 1 Jan 2005

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2005

    Art. 65: Articles 11 and 12 and Articles 14 to 20 apply from 1 January 2005.

    Source
    “shall, within the limits of its respective activities, initiate procedures to withdraw from the market products not in compliance with the food-safety requirements”
    Art. 19(2) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 as retained in GB (point in time 2023-10-01)(opens in a new tab)
  • Conformity

    Foodstuffs listed in the Annex: maximum levels for contaminants

    Must meet the conditions of Art. 1(1): foodstuffs listed in the Annex are not placed on the market where they contain a listed contaminant above the maximum level

    Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.

    Applies when

    Every product in the category

    Effective

    In force since 1 Mar 2007

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007

    Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007.

    Source
    “shall not be placed on the market where they contain a contaminant listed in the Annex at a level exceeding the maximum level set out in the Annex”
    Art. 1(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-17The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)
  • Label

    may make available the particulars specified in Article 9(1)(c)

    Label required

    may make available the particulars specified in Article 9(1)(c)

    Official text, current to 30 Sep 2022. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2022-09-30.

    Applies when
    • Sold prepacked: no
    • Offered for sale by means of distance communication (online, telephone, mail order): no

    Depends on: sold prepacked, prepacked for direct sale, offered by distance communication

    Effective

    In force since 13 Dec 2014

    Applies to products sold on or after 13 Dec 2014

    In force 13 December 2014 (reg. 1(5), published text).

    Source
    “may make available the particulars specified in Article 9(1)(c)”
    reg. 5(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): SI 2014/1855 (point in time 2022-09-30)(opens in a new tab)
  • Label

    A food business operator who offers for sale a food to which this regulation app

    Label required

    A food business operator who offers for sale a food to which this regulation applies must provide the particulars required by Article 9(1)(a) (the name

    Official text, current to 30 Sep 2022. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2022-09-30.

    Applies when
    • Sold prepacked: no

    Depends on: sold prepacked, prepacked for direct sale

    Effective

    In force since 13 Dec 2014

    Applies to products sold on or after 13 Dec 2014

    In force 13 December 2014 (reg. 1(5), published text).

    Source
    “A food business operator who offers for sale a food to which this regulation applies must provide the particulars required by Article 9(1)(a) (the name”
    reg. 6(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): SI 2014/1855 (point in time 2022-09-30)(opens in a new tab)
  • Label

    A food business operator who offers for sale a food to which this regulation app

    Label required

    A food business operator who offers for sale a food to which this regulation applies must provide the particulars required by Article 9(1)(a) (the name

    Official text, current to 30 Sep 2022. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2022-09-30.

    Applies when
    • Prepacked for direct sale (PPDS)

    Depends on: prepacked for direct sale

    Effective

    In force since 30 Sep 2022

    Applies to products sold on or after 30 Sep 2022

    No commencement date for regs 5A and 6A in the published text (re-read 2026-10-09); fallback is the version ClaraDB holds date 2022-09-30.

    Source
    “A food business operator who offers for sale a food to which this regulation applies must provide the particulars required by Article 9(1)(a) (the name”
    reg. 6A(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): SI 2014/1855 (point in time 2022-09-30)(opens in a new tab)
  • Label

    A food business operator who offers for sale a food to which this regulation app

    Label required

    A food business operator who offers for sale a food to which this regulation applies must provide the particulars required by Article 9(1)(d) (quantity of certain ingredients), as read with Article 22 and Annex VIII, in respect of the ingredients in the food that are meat.

    Official text, current to 30 Sep 2022. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2022-09-30.

    Applies when
    • Contains meat as an ingredient
    • Food listed in Schedule 3 of SI 2014/1855 (meat products): no

    Depends on: contains meat, schedule 3 food

    Effective

    In force since 13 Dec 2014

    Applies to products sold on or after 13 Dec 2014

    In force 13 December 2014 (reg. 1(5), published text).

    Source
    “A food business operator who offers for sale a food to which this regulation applies must provide the particulars required by Article 9(1)(d) (quantity of certain ingredients), as read with Article 22 and Annex VIII, in respect of the ingredients in the food that are meat.”
    reg. 7(1) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): SI 2014/1855 (point in time 2022-09-30)(opens in a new tab)
  • Label

    Non-prepacked food, allergens present, particulars given orally

    Label required

    Indication that details of the allergenic substance or product can be obtained by asking a member of staff, on a label or a notice, menu, ticket or label readily discernible at the place of choice

    Official text, current to 30 Sep 2022. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2022-09-30.

    Applies when
    • Sold prepacked: no
    • Offered for sale by means of distance communication (online, telephone, mail order): no
    • Allergen information will be given orally

    Depends on: sold prepacked, prepacked for direct sale, offered by distance communication, oral disclosure intended

    Effective

    In force since 13 Dec 2014

    Applies to products sold on or after 13 Dec 2014

    Reg. 1(5): comes into force on 13 December 2014.

    Source
    “the operator must indicate that details of that substance or product can be obtained by asking a member of staff”
    reg. 5(3) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): SI 2014/1855 (point in time 2022-09-30)(opens in a new tab)

Gaps

Markets without rules for this category

We have no rules for this category in these markets. That doesn't mean none apply, so a check here says Not covered, never clear.

ClaraDB gives a verdict only for PFAS state laws for cookware and bakeware, California Proposition 65 consumer-product warning check for BPA, BPS, formaldehyde, styrene, antimony trioxide, vinyl acetate, lead and cadmium, California Proposition 65 warning check for candles and ceramicware (lead, cadmium, formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, benzene, naphthalene, carbon monoxide, benzo[a]pyrene), US packaging EPR producer size thresholds (California, Colorado, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington) for a brand-owning manufacturer, US lead in children's products and furniture (lead paint and total lead content), US lead in toys and child care articles (lead paint and total lead content), US lead in children's products (other) and bags (lead paint and total lead content), US phthalates in children's toys and child care articles (DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIBP, DPENP, DHEXP, DCHP) and US children's product certificate and tracking label for children's tableware (AI-checked, quotes verified word for word). Every other answer shows the laws and quotes found without saying whether they apply. Not checked: Consumer electronics (FCC equipment authorization, 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15, energy rules). What ClaraDB has checked

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Facts

What we need to know about your product

Some rules depend on details of your product. Until you tell us, a check says Needs answers and asks for what's missing.

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Depends on
Markets
Rules
Whether the listed substance or group is present
EU, GB, US, US-CA, US-VT
7,504
Eu food category code
EU, GB
5,149
Number of employees at the seller
US-CA
972
Contaminant food category
EU, GB
804
Sold prepacked
EU, GB, JP, KR, US
165
Economic operator role
EU, GB, JP, KR, US
50
Imported
EU, GB, JP, KR, US
41
Allergens present
EU, GB, JP, KR, US
38
Special storage required
EU, GB, JP, KR
37
Contains gmo
JP, KR
33
Glass bottle reusable unlabelled
EU, GB
32
Component content declared
KR
30
Precaution statement required
KR
30
Operates food facility
EU, GB, JP, US
25
Jp processed food
JP
18
Jp general use food
JP
18
List of ingredients present
EU, GB
11
Materials
US
11
Irradiated
EU, GB, KR, US
10
Annex ix sold by number or loss
EU, GB
8
Contains glycyrrhizinic acid
EU, GB
6
Beverage
EU, GB
6
Prepacked for direct sale
GB
6
Facility registration exempt
US
6
Frozen
KR
5
Qualified facility
US
5
Facility registration required
US
5
Annual gross revenue usd
US-CO, US-MD, US-MN, US-OR, US-WA
5
Liquorice in name or ingredients
EU, GB
4
Sweeteners present
EU, GB
4
Small package area cm2
EU, GB
4
Whether it is sold online
EU, GB
4
Name of food refers to allergen
EU, GB
4
Use difficult without instructions
EU, GB
4
Alcohol abv
EU, GB
4
Annex v exempt product
EU, GB
4
Offered by distance communication
GB
4
Aspartame present
EU, GB, KR
3
Food additive present
EU, GB, JP
3
Caffeine mg per l
KR
3
Oem consignment manufactured
KR
3
Added polyols over 10 percent
EU, GB
2
Engineered nanomaterial ingredient
EU, GB
2
Refrigerated
EU, GB
2
Post opening storage appropriate
EU, GB
2
Label implies different origin
EU, GB
2
Country of origin stated
EU, GB
2
Operator knows noncompliant
EU, GB
2
Chemical detoxification applied
EU, GB
2
Jp annex 20 food
JP
2
Jp permit business type
JP
2
Canned or bottled
KR
2
Distributed in exporting country
KR
2
Purports to contain juice
US
2
Restaurant or retail service
US
2
Coating type
US
2
Sorting destined lot
EU
1
Contains meat
GB
1
Schedule 3 food
GB
1
Oral disclosure intended
GB
1
Gmo annex 17 ingredient
JP
1
Additive undesignated
JP
1
Sulfiting agent added
US
1
Nutrition claim
US
1
Juice pathogen treated
US
1
Chemical preservative added
US
1
Imitation food claim
US
1
Gluten free claim
US
1
Direct additive used
US
1
Ca gross sales usd
US-CA
1
Packaging tons co
US-CO
1
Packaging tons md
US-MD
1
Packaging tons mn
US-MN
1
Packaging tonnes or
US-OR
1
Fluorine treated container
US-VT
1
Packaging tons wa
US-WA
1
  • Whether the listed substance or group is present
    Markets
    EU, GB, US, US-CA, US-VT
    Rules
    7,504
  • Eu food category code
    Markets
    EU, GB
    Rules
    5,149
  • Number of employees at the seller
    Markets
    US-CA
    Rules
    972
  • Contaminant food category
    Markets
    EU, GB
    Rules
    804
  • Sold prepacked
    Markets
    EU, GB, JP, KR, US
    Rules
    165
  • Economic operator role
    Markets
    EU, GB, JP, KR, US
    Rules
    50
  • Imported
    Markets
    EU, GB, JP, KR, US
    Rules
    41
  • Allergens present
    Markets
    EU, GB, JP, KR, US
    Rules
    38
  • Special storage required
    Markets
    EU, GB, JP, KR
    Rules
    37
  • Contains gmo
    Markets
    JP, KR
    Rules
    33
  • Glass bottle reusable unlabelled
    Markets
    EU, GB
    Rules
    32
  • Component content declared
    Markets
    KR
    Rules
    30
  • Precaution statement required
    Markets
    KR
    Rules
    30
  • Operates food facility
    Markets
    EU, GB, JP, US
    Rules
    25
  • Jp processed food
    Markets
    JP
    Rules
    18
  • Jp general use food
    Markets
    JP
    Rules
    18
  • List of ingredients present
    Markets
    EU, GB
    Rules
    11
  • Materials
    Markets
    US
    Rules
    11
  • Irradiated
    Markets
    EU, GB, KR, US
    Rules
    10
  • Annex ix sold by number or loss
    Markets
    EU, GB
    Rules
    8
  • Contains glycyrrhizinic acid
    Markets
    EU, GB
    Rules
    6
  • Beverage
    Markets
    EU, GB
    Rules
    6
  • Prepacked for direct sale
    Markets
    GB
    Rules
    6
  • Facility registration exempt
    Markets
    US
    Rules
    6
  • Frozen
    Markets
    KR
    Rules
    5
  • Qualified facility
    Markets
    US
    Rules
    5
  • Facility registration required
    Markets
    US
    Rules
    5
  • Annual gross revenue usd
    Markets
    US-CO, US-MD, US-MN, US-OR, US-WA
    Rules
    5
  • Liquorice in name or ingredients
    Markets
    EU, GB
    Rules
    4
  • Sweeteners present
    Markets
    EU, GB
    Rules
    4
  • Small package area cm2
    Markets
    EU, GB
    Rules
    4
  • Whether it is sold online
    Markets
    EU, GB
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  • Name of food refers to allergen
    Markets
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  • Use difficult without instructions
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  • Alcohol abv
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  • Annex v exempt product
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  • Offered by distance communication
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  • Aspartame present
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    3
  • Food additive present
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    3
  • Caffeine mg per l
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  • Oem consignment manufactured
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  • Added polyols over 10 percent
    Markets
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    2
  • Engineered nanomaterial ingredient
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  • Refrigerated
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  • Post opening storage appropriate
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  • Label implies different origin
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  • Country of origin stated
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    2
  • Operator knows noncompliant
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    2
  • Chemical detoxification applied
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    2
  • Jp annex 20 food
    Markets
    JP
    Rules
    2
  • Jp permit business type
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    Rules
    2
  • Canned or bottled
    Markets
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    2
  • Distributed in exporting country
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    Rules
    2
  • Purports to contain juice
    Markets
    US
    Rules
    2
  • Restaurant or retail service
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  • Coating type
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  • Sorting destined lot
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    Rules
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  • Contains meat
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  • Schedule 3 food
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    1
  • Oral disclosure intended
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    Rules
    1
  • Gmo annex 17 ingredient
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    Rules
    1
  • Additive undesignated
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    Rules
    1
  • Sulfiting agent added
    Markets
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    Rules
    1
  • Nutrition claim
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    1
  • Juice pathogen treated
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  • Chemical preservative added
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  • Imitation food claim
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  • Gluten free claim
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  • Direct additive used
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  • Ca gross sales usd
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Changes

Upcoming changes

Rules for this category that start in the next 24 months, or are proposed or on hold.

Show 33 upcoming changes
Requirement
Applies when
Effective
Source
WarningUS-CA
N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine (CAS 758-17-8)

Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)

This product can expose you to N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Exemptions (1)

No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).

a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

  • Seller has 10 or more employees
  • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

Depends on: number of employees at the seller

Takes effect 8 Dec 2026

Applies to products sold on or after 8 Dec 2026

Listed 2025-12-08 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

Chemical
N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine
Type of toxicity
cancer
Listed by
the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
CAS No.
758-17-8
Date listed
8 Dec 2025

Prop 65 list row: N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine · fetched 2026-10-08

California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
WarningUS-CA
Bisphenol S (BPS) (CAS 80-09-1)

Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no MADL listed for this row)

This product can expose you to Bisphenol S (BPS), which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Exemptions (1)

No warning is required for a reproductive toxicant where the exposure will produce no observable effect at 1,000 times the level in question (at or below the MADL).

“a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure will produce no observable effect, even at 1,000 times the level in question.”
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that will produce no observable reproductive effect (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

  • Seller has 10 or more employees
  • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

Depends on: number of employees at the seller

Takes effect 8 Dec 2026

Applies to products sold on or after 8 Dec 2026

Listed 2025-12-08 (developmental). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

Chemical
Bisphenol S (BPS)
Type of toxicity
developmental toxicity
Listed by
the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
CAS No.
80-09-1
Date listed
8 Dec 2025

Prop 65 list row: Bisphenol S (BPS) · fetched 2026-10-08

California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
WarningUS-CA
Tacrolimus (CAS 104987-11-3)

Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)

This product can expose you to Tacrolimus, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Exemptions (1)

No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).

a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

  • Seller has 10 or more employees
  • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

Depends on: number of employees at the seller

Takes effect 17 Jul 2027

Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027

Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

Chemical
Tacrolimus
Type of toxicity
cancer
Listed by
the Labor Code (LC)
CAS No.
104987-11-3
Date listed
17 Jul 2026

Prop 65 list row: Tacrolimus · fetched 2026-10-08

California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
WarningUS-CA
Hydrochlorothiazide

Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)

This product can expose you to Hydrochlorothiazide, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Exemptions (1)

No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).

a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

  • Seller has 10 or more employees
  • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

Depends on: number of employees at the seller

Takes effect 17 Jul 2027

Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027

Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

Chemical
Hydrochlorothiazide
Type of toxicity
cancer
Listed by
the Labor Code (LC)
CAS No.
58-93-5; 125727-50-6; 8049-49-8
Date listed
17 Jul 2026

Prop 65 list row: Hydrochlorothiazide · fetched 2026-10-08

California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
WarningUS-CA
Voriconazole

Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)

This product can expose you to Voriconazole, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Exemptions (1)

No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).

a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

  • Seller has 10 or more employees
  • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

Depends on: number of employees at the seller

Takes effect 17 Jul 2027

Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027

Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

Chemical
Voriconazole
Type of toxicity
cancer
Listed by
the Labor Code (LC)
CAS No.
137234-62-9; 188416-29-7; 173967-54-9
Date listed
17 Jul 2026

Prop 65 list row: Voriconazole · fetched 2026-10-08

California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
WarningUS-CA
Welding Fumes

Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)

This product can expose you to Welding Fumes, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Exemptions (1)

No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).

a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

  • Seller has 10 or more employees
  • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

Depends on: number of employees at the seller

Takes effect 17 Jul 2027

Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027

Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

Chemical
Welding Fumes
Type of toxicity
cancer
Listed by
the Labor Code (LC)
CAS No.
none given
Date listed
17 Jul 2026

Prop 65 list row: Welding Fumes · fetched 2026-10-08

California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
NotificationUS
PFAS as defined in United States (federal)

Notification to US EPA through the Central Data Exchange (CDX), the PFAS 8(a)(7) reporting tool (§705.35)

Submit the §705.15 information (or, for article importers, the §705.18(a) streamlined form) during the submission period. §705.20(a): the submission period begins January 31, 2027, or 60 days following the date EPA announces in the Federal Register under paragraph (c), whichever is earlier, and lasts six months. §705.20(b): a small manufacturer (40 CFR 704.3) reporting exclusively as an article importer under §705.18(a) has twelve months from the same start. §705.25: keep the records that document what was reported for 5 years beginning on the last day of the submission period.

Exemptions (2)

Reporting is not required for the import of municipal solid waste streams for the purpose of disposal or destruction of the waste

“Reporting under this part is not required for the import of municipal solid waste streams for the purpose of disposal or destruction of the waste.”
§705.12 · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)

Reporting is not required for a Federal agency which imports PFAS when it is not for any immediate or eventual commercial advantage

“Additionally, reporting is not required for a Federal agency which imports PFAS when it is not for any immediate or eventual commercial advantage.”
§705.12 · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)
Later deadlines (1)

31 Jan 2027: Submission period starts on this date at the latest (earlier if EPA announces a date: 60 days after it); it lasts six months, or twelve months for a small manufacturer reporting only as an article importer

“the submission period shall begin January 31, 2027, or 60 days following the date provided in paragraph (c) of this section, whichever is earlier, and last for six months.”
§705.20(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)
Penalty

Failure or refusal to submit the information, or to keep and give access to the records, is unlawful under TSCA section 15(3); a person who violates TSCA section 15 is liable to the United States for a civil penalty and may be criminally prosecuted (no penalty amount is stated in this part)

“TSCA section 16 provides that any person who violates a provision of TSCA section 15 is liable to the United States for a civil penalty and may be criminally prosecuted.”
§705.1(b) · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 22 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-22 per the eCFR (title 40 up to date as of 2026-10-22). Section 705.20 carries the amendment 91 FR 18789, Apr. 13, 2026.

  • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
  • You manufactured (including imported) a PFAS, or an article containing one, for commercial purposes at any time from January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2022

Depends on: economic operator role

Takes effect 31 Jan 2027

Applies to products manufactured on or after 31 Jan 2027

Stated in §705.20(a)-(b): “the submission period shall begin January 31, 2027, or 60 days following the date provided in paragraph (c) of this section, whichever is earlier”. Paragraph (c): “EPA intends to publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the submission period date and revising or removing this paragraph (c).” The period had not begun on the date this row was made (2026-10-26); the date is the latest start the text allows.

“All information reported to EPA in response to the requirements of this part must be submitted during the applicable submission period.”
§705.20(a) · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)
ConformityKR

Food additives: the 식품첨가물의 기준 및 규격 decide whether an additive is acceptable

Must meet the conditions of I. 총칙 3. 1): acceptability of a food additive is judged by the 총칙, 제조기준, 일반사용기준, 품목별 기준 및 규격 and 일반시험법 of the notice

Official text, current to 13 Jul 2026. MFDS notice 2026-50 full text (발령 2026-07-13) from law.go.kr; it takes effect 2028-01-01 (시행), so it may not be the text in force.

Every product in the category

Takes effect 1 Jan 2028

Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2028

Notice 2026-50 (발령 2026-07-13) carries [시행일 : ‘28.1.1.] per its published text; the version in force before 2028-01-01 is not stored, so no earlier dates are covered.

“이 고시에 실린 식품첨가물의 적․부는 총칙, 제조기준, 일반사용기준, 품목별 기준 및 규격, 일반시험법의 규정에 따라 판정한다”
I. 총칙 3. 1) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (attachment via law.go.kr flDownload): 식품의약품안전처고시 제2026-50호 식품첨가물의 기준 및 규격 (발령 2026-07-13, 시행 2028-01-01)(opens in a new tab)
Label x 89KR

89 rules from 식품등의 표시기준 (MFDS notice 2026-37)

Label required

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  • 사) 영양성분(한식메주, 한식된장은 제외)
  • 바) 원재료명
  • 바) 영양성분
  • 아) 용기ㆍ포장 재질
  • 아) 용기ㆍ포장 재질
  • (1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
  • (1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
  • (1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
  • (1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
  • (1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
  • (1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
  • (1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
  • (1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
  • (1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
  • (1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
  • 아) 용기ㆍ포장 재질
  • (가) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
  • 자) 품목보고번호
  • (1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
  • 아) 용기ㆍ포장 재질
  • 자) 품목보고번호
  • 사) 영양성분
  • 아) 용기ㆍ포장 재질
  • 자) 품목보고번호
  • 아) 용기ㆍ포장 재질
  • 아) 용기ㆍ포장 재질
  • 자) 품목보고번호
  • 바) 원재료명
  • 바) 원재료명
  • 자) 품목보고번호
  • 사) 영양성분
  • 자) 품목보고번호
  • 자) 품목보고번호
  • 바) 원재료명
  • 바) 원재료명
  • (6) 원재료명
  • 아) 용기ㆍ포장 재질
  • 바) 원재료명
  • 바) 원재료명
  • (1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시

The remaining targets are listed on the substances page.

Every product in the category

1 Jan 2028

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: 사) 영양성분(한식메주, 한식된장은 제외)

“사) 영양성분(한식메주, 한식된장은 제외)”
Ⅲ. 1. 타. 2) 사) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 식품의약품안전처고시 제2026-37호 (발령 2026-05-12, 시행 2028-01-01)(opens in a new tab)
Label x 16KR

16 rules from 식품등의 표시기준 (MFDS notice 2026-37)

Label required

Show targets (16 of 16)
  • 카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
  • (11) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
  • 카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
  • 카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
  • 카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
  • 카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
  • 카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
  • 카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
  • 카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
  • 차) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
  • 마) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
  • 카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
  • 카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
  • 카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
  • 카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
  • 카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
  • Special storage conditions are required

Depends on: special storage required

1 Jan 2028

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: 카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)

“카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)”
Ⅲ. 1. 다. 2) 카) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 식품의약품안전처고시 제2026-37호 (발령 2026-05-12, 시행 2028-01-01)(opens in a new tab)
  • WarningUS-CA
    N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine (CAS 758-17-8)

    Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)

    This product can expose you to N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

    Exemptions (1)

    No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).

    a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
    Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

    Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

    Applies when
    • Seller has 10 or more employees
    • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

    Depends on: number of employees at the seller

    Effective

    Takes effect 8 Dec 2026

    Applies to products sold on or after 8 Dec 2026

    Listed 2025-12-08 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

    Source
    Chemical
    N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine
    Type of toxicity
    cancer
    Listed by
    the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
    CAS No.
    758-17-8
    Date listed
    8 Dec 2025

    Prop 65 list row: N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine · fetched 2026-10-08

    California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
  • WarningUS-CA
    Bisphenol S (BPS) (CAS 80-09-1)

    Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no MADL listed for this row)

    This product can expose you to Bisphenol S (BPS), which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

    Exemptions (1)

    No warning is required for a reproductive toxicant where the exposure will produce no observable effect at 1,000 times the level in question (at or below the MADL).

    “a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure will produce no observable effect, even at 1,000 times the level in question.”
    Appendix A (summary), Exposures that will produce no observable reproductive effect (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

    Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

    Applies when
    • Seller has 10 or more employees
    • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

    Depends on: number of employees at the seller

    Effective

    Takes effect 8 Dec 2026

    Applies to products sold on or after 8 Dec 2026

    Listed 2025-12-08 (developmental). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

    Source
    Chemical
    Bisphenol S (BPS)
    Type of toxicity
    developmental toxicity
    Listed by
    the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
    CAS No.
    80-09-1
    Date listed
    8 Dec 2025

    Prop 65 list row: Bisphenol S (BPS) · fetched 2026-10-08

    California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
  • WarningUS-CA
    Tacrolimus (CAS 104987-11-3)

    Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)

    This product can expose you to Tacrolimus, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

    Exemptions (1)

    No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).

    a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
    Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

    Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

    Applies when
    • Seller has 10 or more employees
    • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

    Depends on: number of employees at the seller

    Effective

    Takes effect 17 Jul 2027

    Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027

    Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

    Source
    Chemical
    Tacrolimus
    Type of toxicity
    cancer
    Listed by
    the Labor Code (LC)
    CAS No.
    104987-11-3
    Date listed
    17 Jul 2026

    Prop 65 list row: Tacrolimus · fetched 2026-10-08

    California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
  • WarningUS-CA
    Hydrochlorothiazide

    Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)

    This product can expose you to Hydrochlorothiazide, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

    Exemptions (1)

    No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).

    a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
    Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

    Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

    Applies when
    • Seller has 10 or more employees
    • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

    Depends on: number of employees at the seller

    Effective

    Takes effect 17 Jul 2027

    Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027

    Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

    Source
    Chemical
    Hydrochlorothiazide
    Type of toxicity
    cancer
    Listed by
    the Labor Code (LC)
    CAS No.
    58-93-5; 125727-50-6; 8049-49-8
    Date listed
    17 Jul 2026

    Prop 65 list row: Hydrochlorothiazide · fetched 2026-10-08

    California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
  • WarningUS-CA
    Voriconazole

    Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)

    This product can expose you to Voriconazole, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

    Exemptions (1)

    No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).

    a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
    Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

    Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

    Applies when
    • Seller has 10 or more employees
    • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

    Depends on: number of employees at the seller

    Effective

    Takes effect 17 Jul 2027

    Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027

    Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

    Source
    Chemical
    Voriconazole
    Type of toxicity
    cancer
    Listed by
    the Labor Code (LC)
    CAS No.
    137234-62-9; 188416-29-7; 173967-54-9
    Date listed
    17 Jul 2026

    Prop 65 list row: Voriconazole · fetched 2026-10-08

    California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
  • WarningUS-CA
    Welding Fumes

    Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)

    This product can expose you to Welding Fumes, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

    Exemptions (1)

    No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).

    a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
    Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

    Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

    Applies when
    • Seller has 10 or more employees
    • Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

    Depends on: number of employees at the seller

    Effective

    Takes effect 17 Jul 2027

    Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027

    Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

    Source
    Chemical
    Welding Fumes
    Type of toxicity
    cancer
    Listed by
    the Labor Code (LC)
    CAS No.
    none given
    Date listed
    17 Jul 2026

    Prop 65 list row: Welding Fumes · fetched 2026-10-08

    California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
  • NotificationUS
    PFAS as defined in United States (federal)

    Notification to US EPA through the Central Data Exchange (CDX), the PFAS 8(a)(7) reporting tool (§705.35)

    Submit the §705.15 information (or, for article importers, the §705.18(a) streamlined form) during the submission period. §705.20(a): the submission period begins January 31, 2027, or 60 days following the date EPA announces in the Federal Register under paragraph (c), whichever is earlier, and lasts six months. §705.20(b): a small manufacturer (40 CFR 704.3) reporting exclusively as an article importer under §705.18(a) has twelve months from the same start. §705.25: keep the records that document what was reported for 5 years beginning on the last day of the submission period.

    Exemptions (2)

    Reporting is not required for the import of municipal solid waste streams for the purpose of disposal or destruction of the waste

    “Reporting under this part is not required for the import of municipal solid waste streams for the purpose of disposal or destruction of the waste.”
    §705.12 · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)

    Reporting is not required for a Federal agency which imports PFAS when it is not for any immediate or eventual commercial advantage

    “Additionally, reporting is not required for a Federal agency which imports PFAS when it is not for any immediate or eventual commercial advantage.”
    §705.12 · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)
    Later deadlines (1)

    31 Jan 2027: Submission period starts on this date at the latest (earlier if EPA announces a date: 60 days after it); it lasts six months, or twelve months for a small manufacturer reporting only as an article importer

    “the submission period shall begin January 31, 2027, or 60 days following the date provided in paragraph (c) of this section, whichever is earlier, and last for six months.”
    §705.20(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)
    Penalty

    Failure or refusal to submit the information, or to keep and give access to the records, is unlawful under TSCA section 15(3); a person who violates TSCA section 15 is liable to the United States for a civil penalty and may be criminally prosecuted (no penalty amount is stated in this part)

    “TSCA section 16 provides that any person who violates a provision of TSCA section 15 is liable to the United States for a civil penalty and may be criminally prosecuted.”
    §705.1(b) · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 22 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-22 per the eCFR (title 40 up to date as of 2026-10-22). Section 705.20 carries the amendment 91 FR 18789, Apr. 13, 2026.

    Applies when
    • Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
    • You manufactured (including imported) a PFAS, or an article containing one, for commercial purposes at any time from January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2022

    Depends on: economic operator role

    Effective

    Takes effect 31 Jan 2027

    Applies to products manufactured on or after 31 Jan 2027

    Stated in §705.20(a)-(b): “the submission period shall begin January 31, 2027, or 60 days following the date provided in paragraph (c) of this section, whichever is earlier”. Paragraph (c): “EPA intends to publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the submission period date and revising or removing this paragraph (c).” The period had not begun on the date this row was made (2026-10-26); the date is the latest start the text allows.

    Source
    “All information reported to EPA in response to the requirements of this part must be submitted during the applicable submission period.”
    §705.20(a) · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)
  • ConformityKR

    Food additives: the 식품첨가물의 기준 및 규격 decide whether an additive is acceptable

    Must meet the conditions of I. 총칙 3. 1): acceptability of a food additive is judged by the 총칙, 제조기준, 일반사용기준, 품목별 기준 및 규격 and 일반시험법 of the notice

    Official text, current to 13 Jul 2026. MFDS notice 2026-50 full text (발령 2026-07-13) from law.go.kr; it takes effect 2028-01-01 (시행), so it may not be the text in force.

    Applies when

    Every product in the category

    Effective

    Takes effect 1 Jan 2028

    Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2028

    Notice 2026-50 (발령 2026-07-13) carries [시행일 : ‘28.1.1.] per its published text; the version in force before 2028-01-01 is not stored, so no earlier dates are covered.

    Source
    “이 고시에 실린 식품첨가물의 적․부는 총칙, 제조기준, 일반사용기준, 품목별 기준 및 규격, 일반시험법의 규정에 따라 판정한다”
    I. 총칙 3. 1) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (attachment via law.go.kr flDownload): 식품의약품안전처고시 제2026-50호 식품첨가물의 기준 및 규격 (발령 2026-07-13, 시행 2028-01-01)(opens in a new tab)
  • Label x 89KR

    89 rules from 식품등의 표시기준 (MFDS notice 2026-37)

    Label required

    Show targets (40 of 89)
    • 사) 영양성분(한식메주, 한식된장은 제외)
    • 바) 원재료명
    • 바) 영양성분
    • 아) 용기ㆍ포장 재질
    • 아) 용기ㆍ포장 재질
    • (1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
    • (1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
    • (1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
    • (1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
    • (1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
    • (1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
    • (1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
    • (1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
    • (1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
    • (1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
    • 아) 용기ㆍ포장 재질
    • (가) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
    • 자) 품목보고번호
    • (1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
    • 아) 용기ㆍ포장 재질
    • 자) 품목보고번호
    • 사) 영양성분
    • 아) 용기ㆍ포장 재질
    • 자) 품목보고번호
    • 아) 용기ㆍ포장 재질
    • 아) 용기ㆍ포장 재질
    • 자) 품목보고번호
    • 바) 원재료명
    • 바) 원재료명
    • 자) 품목보고번호
    • 사) 영양성분
    • 자) 품목보고번호
    • 자) 품목보고번호
    • 바) 원재료명
    • 바) 원재료명
    • (6) 원재료명
    • 아) 용기ㆍ포장 재질
    • 바) 원재료명
    • 바) 원재료명
    • (1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시

    The remaining targets are listed on the substances page.

    Applies when

    Every product in the category

    Effective

    1 Jan 2028

    Each rule has its own date; open a target.

    Source

    Example: 사) 영양성분(한식메주, 한식된장은 제외)

    “사) 영양성분(한식메주, 한식된장은 제외)”
    Ⅲ. 1. 타. 2) 사) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 식품의약품안전처고시 제2026-37호 (발령 2026-05-12, 시행 2028-01-01)(opens in a new tab)
  • Label x 16KR

    16 rules from 식품등의 표시기준 (MFDS notice 2026-37)

    Label required

    Show targets (16 of 16)
    • 카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
    • (11) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
    • 카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
    • 카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
    • 카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
    • 카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
    • 카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
    • 카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
    • 카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
    • 차) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
    • 마) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
    • 카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
    • 카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
    • 카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
    • 카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
    • 카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
    Applies when
    • Special storage conditions are required

    Depends on: special storage required

    Effective

    1 Jan 2028

    Each rule has its own date; open a target.

    Source

    Example: 카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)

    “카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)”
    Ⅲ. 1. 다. 2) 카) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 식품의약품안전처고시 제2026-37호 (발령 2026-05-12, 시행 2028-01-01)(opens in a new tab)
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Records

Recalls and alerts

Recalls, safety alerts and Prop 65 notices that name Coffee, tea and infusions, with a link to the original. A Prop 65 notice is a claim by the sender, not a ruling.

88 records dated 14 Feb 2023 to 26 Oct 2026. Most recent shown.

Show the 8 most recent records

See also

Related categories

  • Non-alcoholic beverages

    Ready-to-drink and drink-preparation products (EU 1169/2011 Annex III caffeine wording, sweetener wording and KR high-caffeine labelling attach to this group).

  • Soft drinks, energy drinks and waters

    Carbonated and still soft drinks, flavoured waters, energy drinks, sports drinks and bottled water (EU Annex III 'high caffeine content' above 150 mg/l; KR 고카페인 표시; sweetener warnings).

  • Fruit and vegetable juices

    Juices, nectars and concentrates (EU Dir. 2001/112; US 21 CFR 101.30 percent juice declaration; patulin).

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