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Packaged food and beverages
Packaged foods and beverages sold prepacked to consumers, shelf-stable or chilled, imported or domestic: 'food' per EU Reg. 178/2002 Art. 2, FD&C Act sec. 201(f), the Korean Food Sanitation Act and the Japanese Food Sanitation Act. Excluded from v0: dietary supplements and health functional foods, infant formula and baby foods, alcoholic beverages beyond general labelling, organic and GI schemes, fresh meat, poultry and eggs (USDA), fresh produce, food-contact materials (covered under Home and kitchen goods), pet food.
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Main sources, from 19 Aug 2026 · What is covered
Food regulations in their consolidated versions of 18 and 19 Aug 2026 and 1 Jan 2026.
European Union: main sources stored. Modelled: Reg. 1169/2011 food information (mandatory particulars Art. 9-10, ingredient list and 14 allergens Art. 18-21 and Annex II, nutrition declaration Art. 29-35 and Annex V, date marking Art. 24 and Annex X, net quantity Art. 23, language Art. 15, origin Art. 26); Reg. 1333/2008 food additives (Annex II permitted uses by food category with maximum levels, Annex III); Reg. 2023/915 maximum levels of contaminants; Reg. 178/2002 general food law (Art. 17-19 operators and importers). Not stored: Reg. 1924/2006 nutrition and health claims; Reg. 1829/2003 GMO authorisation; flavourings (Reg. 1334/2008); novel foods (Reg. 2015/2283); pesticide MRLs (Reg. 396/2005); microbiological criteria (Reg. 2073/2005); vertical product standards (e.g. chocolate, honey, juices); official controls on imports (Reg. 2017/625); national measures of member states; food-contact materials (covered under home and kitchen goods).
101 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 300 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (40 of 101)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates (E 200–219) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Polysorbates (E 432–436) as defined in European Union
- Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union
- Stearoyl-2-lactylates (E 481–482) as defined in European Union
- Sorbitan esters (E 491–495) as defined in European Union
- Aluminium sulphates (E 520–523) as defined in European Union
- Aluminium sulphates (E 520–523) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Quinoline Yellow
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Annatto bixin
- Annatto norbixin
- Lycopene
- Fumaric acid
- Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
- Ammonium phosphatides
- Glycerol esters of wood rosins
- Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
- Polyglycerol polyricinoleate
The remaining targets are listed on the substances page.
- EU food category: Other confectionery including breath refreshening microsweets [05.2]
Depends on: eu food category code
Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 1 Aug 2014
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 300 · (25) · except candied fruit and vegetables Period of application: until 31 July 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)42 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 300 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (40 of 42)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT (E 310–321) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Polysorbates (E 432–436) as defined in European Union
- Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union
- Stearoyl-2-lactylates (E 481–482) as defined in European Union
- Sorbitan esters (E 491–495) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Lycopene
- Fumaric acid
- Extracts of rosemary
- Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
- Karaya gum
- Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
- Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids
- Zinc acetate
- Dimethyl polysiloxane
- Carnauba wax
- Hydrogenated poly-1-decene
- Carbamide
- Acesulfame K
- Acesulfame K
- Aspartame
- Aspartame
- Saccharins
- Sucralose
- Sucralose
- Thaumatin
- Thaumatin
- Neohesperidine DC
- Neohesperidine DC
- Neotame
- Neotame
- Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
- Polyglycitol syrup
The remaining targets are listed on the substances page.
- EU food category: Chewing gum [05.3]
Depends on: eu food category code
Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 1 Aug 2014
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 300 · (25) · Period of application: until 31 July 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.3; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)84 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 500 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (40 of 84)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates (E 200–219) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Adipic acid, adipates (E 355–357) as defined in European Union
- Polysorbates (E 432–436) as defined in European Union
- Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union
- Stearoyl-2-lactylates (E 481–482) as defined in European Union
- Sorbitan esters (E 491–495) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Annatto bixin
- Annatto norbixin
- Lycopene
- Lycopene
- Fumaric acid
- Fumaric acid
- Extracts of rosemary
- Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
- Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
- Karaya gum
- Octenyl succinic acid modified gum arabic
- Cassia gum
- Ammonium phosphatides
- Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
- Polyglycerol polyricinoleate
The remaining targets are listed on the substances page.
- EU food category: Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit based fillings covered by category 4.2.4 [05.4]
Depends on: eu food category code
Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 1 Aug 2014
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 500 · only decorations, coatings and sauces, except fillings Period of application: until 31 July 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)11 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 500 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (11 of 11)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Annatto bixin
- Annatto norbixin
- Lycopene
- Diphosphates
- Dimethyl polysiloxane
- EU food category: Batters [06.6]
Depends on: eu food category code
20 Jan 2010
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 500 · only batters for coating
Annex II rows, Part E, category 06.6; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)36 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (36 of 36)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Propionic acid, propionates (E 280–283) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA (E 310–320) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Polysorbates (E 432–436) as defined in European Union
- Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union
- Stearoyl-2-lactylates (E 481–482) as defined in European Union
- Sorbitan esters (E 491–495) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Annatto norbixin
- Lycopene
- Extracts of rosemary
- Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
- Diphosphates
- Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
- Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids
- Sodium aluminium phosphate acidic
- Sodium aluminium phosphate acidic
- Carnauba wax
- Acesulfame K
- Acesulfame K
- Aspartame
- Saccharins
- Saccharins
- Sucralose
- Sucralose
- Neohesperidine DC
- Neotame
- Neotame
- Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
- Polyglycitol syrup
- Advantame
- EU food category: Fine bakery wares [07.2]
Depends on: eu food category code
Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 1 Aug 2014
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 200 · (25) · Period of application: until 31 July 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 07.2; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)13 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 500 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (13 of 13)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates (E 200–202; 214–219) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Annatto bixin
- Annatto norbixin
- Lycopene
- Lycopene
- Sodium phosphates
- EU food category: Casings and coatings and decorations for meat [08.3.3]
Depends on: eu food category code
Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 1 Aug 2014
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 500 · only decorations and coatings except edible external coating of pasturmas Period of application: until 31 July 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 08.3.3; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)68 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 500 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (40 of 68)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin (E 160b) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in European Union
- Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 210–213) as defined in European Union
- Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 210–213) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Nitrates (E 251–252) as defined in European Union
- Nitrates (E 251–252) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Curcumin
- Curcumin
- Curcumin
- Tartrazine
- Tartrazine
- Tartrazine
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Carminic acid, Carmine
- Carminic acid, Carmine
- Carminic acid, Carmine
- Azorubine, Carmoisine
- Azorubine, Carmoisine
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Allura Red AC
- Green S
- Green S
- Brilliant Black PN
- Brilliant Black PN
- Brilliant Black PN
- Annatto bixin
- Annatto bixin
The remaining targets are listed on the substances page.
- EU food category: Processed fish and fishery products including mollusks and crustaceans [09.2]
Depends on: eu food category code
Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 9 Oct 2025
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 500 · (84) · only surimi and similar products and salmon substitutes based on Theragra chalcogramma, Pollachius virens and Clupea harengus
Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.2; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)12 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 300 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (12 of 12)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Amaranth
- Amaranth
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Lycopene
- Boric acid
- Sodium tetraborate (borax)
- Erythorbic acid
- Sodium erythorbate
- EU food category: Fish roe [09.3]
Depends on: eu food category code
Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 1 Aug 2014
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 300 · (86) · except Sturgeons' eggs (Caviar)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.3; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)11 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 500 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (11 of 11)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT (E 310–321) as defined in European Union
- Silicon dioxide – silicates (E 551–553) as defined in European Union
- Silicon dioxide – silicates (E 551–559) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Lycopene
- Extracts of rosemary
- EU food category: Seasonings and condiments [12.2.2]
Depends on: eu food category code
Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 1 Aug 2014
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 500 · only seasonings, for example curry powder, tandoori Period of application: until 31 July 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.2.2; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)18 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 300 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (18 of 18)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Extracts of rosemary
- Acesulfame K
- Aspartame
- Saccharins
- Sucralose
- Neohesperidine DC
- Neotame
- Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
- Advantame
- EU food category: Mustard [12.4]
Depends on: eu food category code
20 Jan 2010
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 300
Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.4; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)23 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (23 of 23)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA (E 310–320) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Polysorbates (E 432–436) as defined in European Union
- Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Annatto bixin
- Annatto norbixin
- Lycopene
- Succinic acid
- Extracts of rosemary
- Cassia gum
- Dimethyl polysiloxane
- Acesulfame K
- Aspartame
- Saccharins
- Sucralose
- Neohesperidine DC
- Neotame
- Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
- Advantame
- EU food category: Soups and broths [12.5]
Depends on: eu food category code
20 Jan 2010
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 50
Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.5; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)39 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 500 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (39 of 39)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in European Union
- Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 210–213) as defined in European Union
- Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 210–213) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA (E 310–320) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Polysorbates (E 432–436) as defined in European Union
- Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union
- Sorbitan esters (E 491–495) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Annatto bixin
- Annatto norbixin
- Lycopene
- Calcium disodium ethylene diamine tetra-acetate (Calcium disodium EDTA)
- Extracts of rosemary
- Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
- Karaya gum
- Octenyl succinic acid modified gum arabic
- Cassia gum
- Polyglycerol polyricinoleate
- Polyglycerol polyricinoleate
- Acesulfame K
- Aspartame
- Saccharins
- Sucralose
- Thaumatin
- Neohesperidine DC
- Neotame
- Neotame
- Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
- Advantame
- EU food category: Sauces [12.6]
Depends on: eu food category code
Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 1 Aug 2014
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 500 · including pickles, relishes, chutney and picalilli; excluding tomato-based sauces Period of application: until 31 July 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.6; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)11 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (11 of 11)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Lycopene
- Neohesperidine DC
- EU food category: Protein products, excluding products covered in category 1.8 [12.9]
Depends on: eu food category code
20 Jan 2010
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 100 · only meat and fish analogues based on vegetable proteins
Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.9; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)25 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (25 of 25)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Polysorbates (E 432–436) as defined in European Union
- Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union
- Stearoyl-2-lactylates (E 481–482) as defined in European Union
- Sorbitan esters (E 491–495) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Lycopene
- Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
- Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
- Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids
- Shellac
- Acesulfame K
- Aspartame
- Cyclamates
- Saccharins
- Sucralose
- Neohesperidine DC
- Neotame
- Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
- Advantame
- EU food category: Foods for special medical purposes as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 (excluding products from food category 13.1.5) [13.2]
Depends on: eu food category code
20 Jan 2010
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Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 50 · (88)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 13.2; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)24 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (24 of 24)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Polysorbates (E 432–436) as defined in European Union
- Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union
- Stearoyl-2-lactylates (E 481–482) as defined in European Union
- Sorbitan esters (E 491–495) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Lycopene
- Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
- Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
- Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids
- Acesulfame K
- Aspartame
- Cyclamates
- Saccharins
- Sucralose
- Neohesperidine DC
- Neotame
- Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
- Advantame
- EU food category: Total diet replacement for weight control food as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 [13.3]
Depends on: eu food category code
20 Jan 2010
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Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 50
Annex II rows, Part E, category 13.3; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)51 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 100 mg/l (content basis)
Show targets (40 of 51)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in European Union
- Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 210–213) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Adipic acid, adipates (E 355–357) as defined in European Union
- Polysorbates (E 432–436) as defined in European Union
- Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union
- Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union
- Stearoyl-2-lactylates (E 481–482) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Annatto bixin
- Lycopene
- Dimethyl dicarbonate
- Glycolipids
- Fumaric acid
- Succinic acid
- Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
- Octenyl succinic acid modified gum arabic
- Sucrose acetate isobutyrate
- Glycerol esters of wood rosins
- Beta-cyclodextrin
- Dimethyl polysiloxane
- Acesulfame K
- Aspartame
- Cyclamates
- Saccharins
The remaining targets are listed on the substances page.
- EU food category: Flavoured drinks [14.1.4]
Depends on: eu food category code
Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 1 Aug 2014
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Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 100 · (25) · excluding chocolate milk and malt products Period of application: until 31 July 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.4; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)20 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 200 mg/l (content basis)
Show targets (20 of 20)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Polysorbates (E 432–436) as defined in European Union
- Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Dimethyl dicarbonate
- Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
- Dimethyl polysiloxane
- Acesulfame K
- Aspartame
- Saccharins
- Sucralose
- Neohesperidine DC
- Neotame
- Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
- Advantame
- Quillaia extract
- EU food category: Cider and perry [14.2.3]
Depends on: eu food category code
20 Jan 2010
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Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 200 · excluding cidre bouché, cydr jakościowy, perry jakościowe, cydr lodowy, perry lodowe
Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.3; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)13 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 200 mg/l (content basis)
Show targets (13 of 13)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Polysorbates (E 432–436) as defined in European Union
- Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Lycopene
- Dimethyl dicarbonate
- Metatartaric acid
- EU food category: Fruit wine and made wine [14.2.4]
Depends on: eu food category code
20 Jan 2010
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 200 · excluding wino owocowe jakościowe
Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.4; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)15 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 200 mg/l (content basis)
Show targets (15 of 15)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union
- Stearoyl-2-lactylates (E 481–482) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Amaranth
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Annatto bixin
- Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
- Karaya gum
- Glycerol esters of wood rosins
- Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
- EU food category: Spirit drinks as defined in Regulation (EU) 2019/787 [14.2.6]
Depends on: eu food category code
20 Jan 2010
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 200 · (87) · except: spirit drinks as defined in categories 1-17, 22, 36, 37 and 41 of Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2019/787
Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.6; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)11 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 200 mg/l (content basis)
Show targets (11 of 11)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Lycopene
- Dimethyl dicarbonate
- EU food category: Aromatised wine-product cocktails [14.2.7.3]
Depends on: eu food category code
20 Jan 2010
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 200 · (87)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.7.3; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)32 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 200 mg/l (content basis)
Show targets (32 of 32)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in European Union
- Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 210–213) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Polysorbates (E 432–436) as defined in European Union
- Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union
- Stearoyl-2-lactylates (E 481–482) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Amaranth
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Annatto norbixin
- Lycopene
- Dimethyl dicarbonate
- Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
- Sucrose acetate isobutyrate
- Glycerol esters of wood rosins
- Stigmasterol-rich plant sterols
- Stigmasterol-rich plant sterols
- Acesulfame K
- Aspartame
- Cyclamates
- Saccharins
- Sucralose
- Neohesperidine DC
- Neotame
- Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
- Advantame
- EU food category: Other alcoholic beverages including mixtures of alcoholic beverages with non-alcoholic beverages and other alcoholic beverages based on distilled alcohol with alcoholic strength by volume less than 15 % [14.2.8]
Depends on: eu food category code
20 Jan 2010
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 200 · (87) · only alcoholic beverages with alcoholic strength by volume less than 15 %
Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.8; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)29 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (29 of 29)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates (E 200–202; 214–219) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA (E 310–320) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Stearoyl-2-lactylates (E 481–482) as defined in European Union
- Stearoyl-2-lactylates (E 481–482) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Annatto bixin
- Annatto norbixin
- Lycopene
- Extracts of rosemary
- Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
- Karaya gum
- Carnauba wax
- Acesulfame K
- Aspartame
- Saccharins
- Sucralose
- Thaumatin
- Neohesperidine DC
- Neotame
- Neotame
- Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
- Advantame
- EU food category: Potato-, cereal-, flour- or starch-based snacks [15.1]
Depends on: eu food category code
Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 1 Aug 2014
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 100 · excluding extruded or expanded savoury snack products Period of application: until 31 July 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 15.1; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)21 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (21 of 21)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates (E 200–202; 214–219) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA (E 310–320) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Annatto bixin
- Annatto norbixin
- Lycopene
- Extracts of rosemary
- Karaya gum
- Carnauba wax
- Acesulfame K
- Aspartame
- Saccharins
- Sucralose
- Neohesperidine DC
- Neotame
- Neotame
- Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
- Advantame
- EU food category: Processed nuts [15.2]
Depends on: eu food category code
20 Jan 2010
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 100 · only savoury-coated nuts
Annex II rows, Part E, category 15.2; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)43 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 150 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (40 of 43)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in European Union
- Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 210–213) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in European Union
- Propionic acid, propionates (E 280–283) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Adipic acid, adipates (E 355–357) as defined in European Union
- Adipic acid, adipates (E 355–357) as defined in European Union
- Adipic acid, adipates (E 355–357) as defined in European Union
- Polysorbates (E 432–436) as defined in European Union
- Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union
- Stearoyl-2-lactylates (E 481–482) as defined in European Union
- Sorbitan esters (E 491–495) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Annatto bixin
- Annatto norbixin
- Lycopene
- Nisin
- Fumaric acid
- Succinic acid
- Karaya gum
- Cassia gum
- Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
- Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids
- Acesulfame K
- Aspartame
- Cyclamates
- Saccharins
- Sucralose
- Thaumatin
- Neohesperidine DC
- Neotame
The remaining targets are listed on the substances page.
- EU food category: Desserts excluding products covered in categories 1, 3 and 4 [16]
Depends on: eu food category code
Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 1 Aug 2014
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 150 · Period of application: until 31 July 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 16; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)56 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 300 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (40 of 56)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT (E 310–321) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Quinoline Yellow
- Quinoline Yellow
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)
- Basic methacrylate copolymer
- Neutral methacrylate copolymer
- Anionic methacrylate copolymer
- Polyvinylpyrrolidone-vinyl acetate copolymer
- Polyvinyl alcohol-polyethylene glycol-graft-co-polymer
- Carbomer
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Triethyl citrate
- Polyethylene glycol
- Lycopene
- Trimagnesium dicitrate
- Extracts of rosemary
- Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
- Cross-linked sodium carboxy methyl cellulose, cross linked cellulose gum
- Dimethyl polysiloxane
- Carnauba wax
- Acesulfame K
- Acesulfame K
- Aspartame
- Aspartame
- Cyclamates
- Cyclamates
The remaining targets are listed on the substances page.
- EU food category: Food supplements supplied in a solid form, excluding food supplements for infants and young children [17.1]
Depends on: eu food category code
Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 1 Aug 2014
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 300 · Period of application: until 31 July 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 17.1; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)- Limit x 101
101 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 300 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (40 of 101)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates (E 200–219) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Polysorbates (E 432–436) as defined in European Union
- Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union
- Stearoyl-2-lactylates (E 481–482) as defined in European Union
- Sorbitan esters (E 491–495) as defined in European Union
- Aluminium sulphates (E 520–523) as defined in European Union
- Aluminium sulphates (E 520–523) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Quinoline Yellow
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Annatto bixin
- Annatto norbixin
- Lycopene
- Fumaric acid
- Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
- Ammonium phosphatides
- Glycerol esters of wood rosins
- Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
- Polyglycerol polyricinoleate
The remaining targets are listed on the substances page.
- Applies when
- EU food category: Other confectionery including breath refreshening microsweets [05.2]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 1 Aug 2014
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 300 · (25) · except candied fruit and vegetables Period of application: until 31 July 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- Limit x 42
42 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 300 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (40 of 42)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT (E 310–321) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Polysorbates (E 432–436) as defined in European Union
- Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union
- Stearoyl-2-lactylates (E 481–482) as defined in European Union
- Sorbitan esters (E 491–495) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Lycopene
- Fumaric acid
- Extracts of rosemary
- Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
- Karaya gum
- Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
- Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids
- Zinc acetate
- Dimethyl polysiloxane
- Carnauba wax
- Hydrogenated poly-1-decene
- Carbamide
- Acesulfame K
- Acesulfame K
- Aspartame
- Aspartame
- Saccharins
- Sucralose
- Sucralose
- Thaumatin
- Thaumatin
- Neohesperidine DC
- Neohesperidine DC
- Neotame
- Neotame
- Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
- Polyglycitol syrup
The remaining targets are listed on the substances page.
- Applies when
- EU food category: Chewing gum [05.3]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 1 Aug 2014
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 300 · (25) · Period of application: until 31 July 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.3; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- Limit x 84
84 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 500 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (40 of 84)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates (E 200–219) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Adipic acid, adipates (E 355–357) as defined in European Union
- Polysorbates (E 432–436) as defined in European Union
- Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union
- Stearoyl-2-lactylates (E 481–482) as defined in European Union
- Sorbitan esters (E 491–495) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Annatto bixin
- Annatto norbixin
- Lycopene
- Lycopene
- Fumaric acid
- Fumaric acid
- Extracts of rosemary
- Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
- Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
- Karaya gum
- Octenyl succinic acid modified gum arabic
- Cassia gum
- Ammonium phosphatides
- Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
- Polyglycerol polyricinoleate
The remaining targets are listed on the substances page.
- Applies when
- EU food category: Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit based fillings covered by category 4.2.4 [05.4]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 1 Aug 2014
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 500 · only decorations, coatings and sauces, except fillings Period of application: until 31 July 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- Limit x 11
11 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 500 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (11 of 11)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Annatto bixin
- Annatto norbixin
- Lycopene
- Diphosphates
- Dimethyl polysiloxane
- Applies when
- EU food category: Batters [06.6]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
20 Jan 2010
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 500 · only batters for coating
Annex II rows, Part E, category 06.6; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- Limit x 36
36 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (36 of 36)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Propionic acid, propionates (E 280–283) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA (E 310–320) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Polysorbates (E 432–436) as defined in European Union
- Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union
- Stearoyl-2-lactylates (E 481–482) as defined in European Union
- Sorbitan esters (E 491–495) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Annatto norbixin
- Lycopene
- Extracts of rosemary
- Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
- Diphosphates
- Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
- Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids
- Sodium aluminium phosphate acidic
- Sodium aluminium phosphate acidic
- Carnauba wax
- Acesulfame K
- Acesulfame K
- Aspartame
- Saccharins
- Saccharins
- Sucralose
- Sucralose
- Neohesperidine DC
- Neotame
- Neotame
- Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
- Polyglycitol syrup
- Advantame
- Applies when
- EU food category: Fine bakery wares [07.2]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 1 Aug 2014
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 200 · (25) · Period of application: until 31 July 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 07.2; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- Limit x 13
13 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 500 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (13 of 13)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates (E 200–202; 214–219) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Annatto bixin
- Annatto norbixin
- Lycopene
- Lycopene
- Sodium phosphates
- Applies when
- EU food category: Casings and coatings and decorations for meat [08.3.3]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 1 Aug 2014
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 500 · only decorations and coatings except edible external coating of pasturmas Period of application: until 31 July 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 08.3.3; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- Limit x 68
68 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 500 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (40 of 68)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin (E 160b) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in European Union
- Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 210–213) as defined in European Union
- Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 210–213) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Nitrates (E 251–252) as defined in European Union
- Nitrates (E 251–252) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Curcumin
- Curcumin
- Curcumin
- Tartrazine
- Tartrazine
- Tartrazine
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Carminic acid, Carmine
- Carminic acid, Carmine
- Carminic acid, Carmine
- Azorubine, Carmoisine
- Azorubine, Carmoisine
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Allura Red AC
- Green S
- Green S
- Brilliant Black PN
- Brilliant Black PN
- Brilliant Black PN
- Annatto bixin
- Annatto bixin
The remaining targets are listed on the substances page.
- Applies when
- EU food category: Processed fish and fishery products including mollusks and crustaceans [09.2]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 9 Oct 2025
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 500 · (84) · only surimi and similar products and salmon substitutes based on Theragra chalcogramma, Pollachius virens and Clupea harengus
Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.2; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- Limit x 12
12 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 300 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (12 of 12)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Amaranth
- Amaranth
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Lycopene
- Boric acid
- Sodium tetraborate (borax)
- Erythorbic acid
- Sodium erythorbate
- Applies when
- EU food category: Fish roe [09.3]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 1 Aug 2014
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 300 · (86) · except Sturgeons' eggs (Caviar)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.3; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- Limit x 11
11 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 500 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (11 of 11)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT (E 310–321) as defined in European Union
- Silicon dioxide – silicates (E 551–553) as defined in European Union
- Silicon dioxide – silicates (E 551–559) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Lycopene
- Extracts of rosemary
- Applies when
- EU food category: Seasonings and condiments [12.2.2]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 1 Aug 2014
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 500 · only seasonings, for example curry powder, tandoori Period of application: until 31 July 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.2.2; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- Limit x 18
18 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 300 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (18 of 18)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Extracts of rosemary
- Acesulfame K
- Aspartame
- Saccharins
- Sucralose
- Neohesperidine DC
- Neotame
- Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
- Advantame
- Applies when
- EU food category: Mustard [12.4]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
20 Jan 2010
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 300
Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.4; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- Limit x 23
23 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (23 of 23)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA (E 310–320) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Polysorbates (E 432–436) as defined in European Union
- Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Annatto bixin
- Annatto norbixin
- Lycopene
- Succinic acid
- Extracts of rosemary
- Cassia gum
- Dimethyl polysiloxane
- Acesulfame K
- Aspartame
- Saccharins
- Sucralose
- Neohesperidine DC
- Neotame
- Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
- Advantame
- Applies when
- EU food category: Soups and broths [12.5]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
20 Jan 2010
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 50
Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.5; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- Limit x 39
39 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 500 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (39 of 39)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in European Union
- Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 210–213) as defined in European Union
- Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 210–213) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA (E 310–320) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Polysorbates (E 432–436) as defined in European Union
- Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union
- Sorbitan esters (E 491–495) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Annatto bixin
- Annatto norbixin
- Lycopene
- Calcium disodium ethylene diamine tetra-acetate (Calcium disodium EDTA)
- Extracts of rosemary
- Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
- Karaya gum
- Octenyl succinic acid modified gum arabic
- Cassia gum
- Polyglycerol polyricinoleate
- Polyglycerol polyricinoleate
- Acesulfame K
- Aspartame
- Saccharins
- Sucralose
- Thaumatin
- Neohesperidine DC
- Neotame
- Neotame
- Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
- Advantame
- Applies when
- EU food category: Sauces [12.6]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 1 Aug 2014
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 500 · including pickles, relishes, chutney and picalilli; excluding tomato-based sauces Period of application: until 31 July 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.6; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- Limit x 11
11 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (11 of 11)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Lycopene
- Neohesperidine DC
- Applies when
- EU food category: Protein products, excluding products covered in category 1.8 [12.9]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
20 Jan 2010
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 100 · only meat and fish analogues based on vegetable proteins
Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.9; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- Limit x 25
25 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (25 of 25)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Polysorbates (E 432–436) as defined in European Union
- Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union
- Stearoyl-2-lactylates (E 481–482) as defined in European Union
- Sorbitan esters (E 491–495) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Lycopene
- Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
- Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
- Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids
- Shellac
- Acesulfame K
- Aspartame
- Cyclamates
- Saccharins
- Sucralose
- Neohesperidine DC
- Neotame
- Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
- Advantame
- Applies when
- EU food category: Foods for special medical purposes as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 (excluding products from food category 13.1.5) [13.2]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
20 Jan 2010
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 50 · (88)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 13.2; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- Limit x 24
24 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (24 of 24)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Polysorbates (E 432–436) as defined in European Union
- Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union
- Stearoyl-2-lactylates (E 481–482) as defined in European Union
- Sorbitan esters (E 491–495) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Lycopene
- Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
- Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
- Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids
- Acesulfame K
- Aspartame
- Cyclamates
- Saccharins
- Sucralose
- Neohesperidine DC
- Neotame
- Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
- Advantame
- Applies when
- EU food category: Total diet replacement for weight control food as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 [13.3]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
20 Jan 2010
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 50
Annex II rows, Part E, category 13.3; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- Limit x 51
51 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 100 mg/l (content basis)
Show targets (40 of 51)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in European Union
- Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 210–213) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Adipic acid, adipates (E 355–357) as defined in European Union
- Polysorbates (E 432–436) as defined in European Union
- Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union
- Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union
- Stearoyl-2-lactylates (E 481–482) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Annatto bixin
- Lycopene
- Dimethyl dicarbonate
- Glycolipids
- Fumaric acid
- Succinic acid
- Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
- Octenyl succinic acid modified gum arabic
- Sucrose acetate isobutyrate
- Glycerol esters of wood rosins
- Beta-cyclodextrin
- Dimethyl polysiloxane
- Acesulfame K
- Aspartame
- Cyclamates
- Saccharins
The remaining targets are listed on the substances page.
- Applies when
- EU food category: Flavoured drinks [14.1.4]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 1 Aug 2014
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 100 · (25) · excluding chocolate milk and malt products Period of application: until 31 July 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.4; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- Limit x 20
20 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 200 mg/l (content basis)
Show targets (20 of 20)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Polysorbates (E 432–436) as defined in European Union
- Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Dimethyl dicarbonate
- Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
- Dimethyl polysiloxane
- Acesulfame K
- Aspartame
- Saccharins
- Sucralose
- Neohesperidine DC
- Neotame
- Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
- Advantame
- Quillaia extract
- Applies when
- EU food category: Cider and perry [14.2.3]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
20 Jan 2010
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 200 · excluding cidre bouché, cydr jakościowy, perry jakościowe, cydr lodowy, perry lodowe
Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.3; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- Limit x 13
13 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 200 mg/l (content basis)
Show targets (13 of 13)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Polysorbates (E 432–436) as defined in European Union
- Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Lycopene
- Dimethyl dicarbonate
- Metatartaric acid
- Applies when
- EU food category: Fruit wine and made wine [14.2.4]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
20 Jan 2010
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 200 · excluding wino owocowe jakościowe
Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.4; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- Limit x 15
15 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 200 mg/l (content basis)
Show targets (15 of 15)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union
- Stearoyl-2-lactylates (E 481–482) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Amaranth
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Annatto bixin
- Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
- Karaya gum
- Glycerol esters of wood rosins
- Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
- Applies when
- EU food category: Spirit drinks as defined in Regulation (EU) 2019/787 [14.2.6]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
20 Jan 2010
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 200 · (87) · except: spirit drinks as defined in categories 1-17, 22, 36, 37 and 41 of Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2019/787
Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.6; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- Limit x 11
11 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 200 mg/l (content basis)
Show targets (11 of 11)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Lycopene
- Dimethyl dicarbonate
- Applies when
- EU food category: Aromatised wine-product cocktails [14.2.7.3]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
20 Jan 2010
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 200 · (87)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.7.3; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- Limit x 32
32 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 200 mg/l (content basis)
Show targets (32 of 32)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in European Union
- Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 210–213) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Polysorbates (E 432–436) as defined in European Union
- Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union
- Stearoyl-2-lactylates (E 481–482) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Amaranth
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Annatto norbixin
- Lycopene
- Dimethyl dicarbonate
- Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
- Sucrose acetate isobutyrate
- Glycerol esters of wood rosins
- Stigmasterol-rich plant sterols
- Stigmasterol-rich plant sterols
- Acesulfame K
- Aspartame
- Cyclamates
- Saccharins
- Sucralose
- Neohesperidine DC
- Neotame
- Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
- Advantame
- Applies when
- EU food category: Other alcoholic beverages including mixtures of alcoholic beverages with non-alcoholic beverages and other alcoholic beverages based on distilled alcohol with alcoholic strength by volume less than 15 % [14.2.8]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
20 Jan 2010
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 200 · (87) · only alcoholic beverages with alcoholic strength by volume less than 15 %
Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.8; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- Limit x 29
29 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (29 of 29)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates (E 200–202; 214–219) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA (E 310–320) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Stearoyl-2-lactylates (E 481–482) as defined in European Union
- Stearoyl-2-lactylates (E 481–482) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Annatto bixin
- Annatto norbixin
- Lycopene
- Extracts of rosemary
- Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
- Karaya gum
- Carnauba wax
- Acesulfame K
- Aspartame
- Saccharins
- Sucralose
- Thaumatin
- Neohesperidine DC
- Neotame
- Neotame
- Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
- Advantame
- Applies when
- EU food category: Potato-, cereal-, flour- or starch-based snacks [15.1]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 1 Aug 2014
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 100 · excluding extruded or expanded savoury snack products Period of application: until 31 July 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 15.1; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- Limit x 21
21 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (21 of 21)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates (E 200–202; 214–219) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA (E 310–320) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Annatto bixin
- Annatto norbixin
- Lycopene
- Extracts of rosemary
- Karaya gum
- Carnauba wax
- Acesulfame K
- Aspartame
- Saccharins
- Sucralose
- Neohesperidine DC
- Neotame
- Neotame
- Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
- Advantame
- Applies when
- EU food category: Processed nuts [15.2]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
20 Jan 2010
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 100 · only savoury-coated nuts
Annex II rows, Part E, category 15.2; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- Limit x 43
43 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 150 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (40 of 43)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in European Union
- Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 210–213) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in European Union
- Propionic acid, propionates (E 280–283) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Adipic acid, adipates (E 355–357) as defined in European Union
- Adipic acid, adipates (E 355–357) as defined in European Union
- Adipic acid, adipates (E 355–357) as defined in European Union
- Polysorbates (E 432–436) as defined in European Union
- Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union
- Stearoyl-2-lactylates (E 481–482) as defined in European Union
- Sorbitan esters (E 491–495) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Annatto bixin
- Annatto norbixin
- Lycopene
- Nisin
- Fumaric acid
- Succinic acid
- Karaya gum
- Cassia gum
- Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
- Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids
- Acesulfame K
- Aspartame
- Cyclamates
- Saccharins
- Sucralose
- Thaumatin
- Neohesperidine DC
- Neotame
The remaining targets are listed on the substances page.
- Applies when
- EU food category: Desserts excluding products covered in categories 1, 3 and 4 [16]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 1 Aug 2014
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 150 · Period of application: until 31 July 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 16; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- Limit x 56
56 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 300 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (40 of 56)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT (E 310–321) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Quinoline Yellow
- Quinoline Yellow
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)
- Basic methacrylate copolymer
- Neutral methacrylate copolymer
- Anionic methacrylate copolymer
- Polyvinylpyrrolidone-vinyl acetate copolymer
- Polyvinyl alcohol-polyethylene glycol-graft-co-polymer
- Carbomer
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Triethyl citrate
- Polyethylene glycol
- Lycopene
- Trimagnesium dicitrate
- Extracts of rosemary
- Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
- Cross-linked sodium carboxy methyl cellulose, cross linked cellulose gum
- Dimethyl polysiloxane
- Carnauba wax
- Acesulfame K
- Acesulfame K
- Aspartame
- Aspartame
- Cyclamates
- Cyclamates
The remaining targets are listed on the substances page.
- Applies when
- EU food category: Food supplements supplied in a solid form, excluding food supplements for infants and young children [17.1]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 1 Aug 2014
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 300 · Period of application: until 31 July 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 17.1; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(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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- Coverage
- Main sources; no modeled rule is scoped to this category. Not covered: other rules that may apply.
- Coverage
- Main sources; no modeled rule is scoped to this category. Not covered: other rules that may apply.
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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- 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
- 161
- 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
- 36
- Special storage required
- Markets
- EU, GB, JP, KR
- Rules
- 35
- Glass bottle reusable unlabelled
- Markets
- EU, GB
- Rules
- 32
- Contains gmo
- Markets
- JP, KR
- Rules
- 31
- Component content declared
- Markets
- KR
- Rules
- 28
- Precaution statement required
- Markets
- KR
- Rules
- 28
- 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
- Beverage
- Markets
- EU, GB
- Rules
- 8
- Annex ix sold by number or loss
- Markets
- EU, GB
- Rules
- 8
- 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
- Contains glycyrrhizinic acid
- Markets
- EU, GB
- Rules
- 4
- 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
- Rules
- 4
- Name of food refers to allergen
- Markets
- EU, GB
- Rules
- 4
- Use difficult without instructions
- Markets
- EU, GB
- Rules
- 4
- Alcohol abv
- Markets
- EU, GB
- Rules
- 4
- Annex v exempt product
- Markets
- EU, GB
- Rules
- 4
- Offered by distance communication
- Markets
- GB
- Rules
- 4
- Aspartame present
- Markets
- EU, GB, KR
- Rules
- 3
- Food additive present
- Markets
- EU, GB, JP
- Rules
- 3
- Oem consignment manufactured
- Markets
- KR
- Rules
- 3
- Added polyols over 10 percent
- Markets
- EU, GB
- Rules
- 2
- Caffeine mg per l
- Markets
- EU, GB
- Rules
- 2
- Engineered nanomaterial ingredient
- Markets
- EU, GB
- Rules
- 2
- Refrigerated
- Markets
- EU, GB
- Rules
- 2
- Post opening storage appropriate
- Markets
- EU, GB
- Rules
- 2
- Label implies different origin
- Markets
- EU, GB
- Rules
- 2
- Country of origin stated
- Markets
- EU, GB
- Rules
- 2
- Operator knows noncompliant
- Markets
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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
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)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.”
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)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
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)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
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)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
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)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
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)Limit 500 µg/kg (content basis)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 19 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02023R0915-20260819 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Food category (contaminant tables): Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children [EU:5.3.2]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027
The row states this level as from 2027-01-01.
From the consolidated text: 5.3.2 · Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children · 750 500 as from 1 January 2027 · When the product is a mixture of different oils or fats of the same or of different botanical origins, the maximum level applies for the mixture. The oils and fats used as ingredients for the mixture shall comply with the maximum level established for the oils and fats in point 5.3.1.
Annex I rows, point 5.3.2: Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children — Sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)Limit 50 µg/kg (content basis)
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- Food category (contaminant tables): Baby food; Processed cereal based food for infants and young children [EU:5.3.4]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027
The row states this level as from 2027-01-01.
From the consolidated text: 5.3.4. · Baby food; Processed cereal based food for infants and young children · 50 as from 1 January 2027 · The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.
Annex I rows, point 5.3.4: Baby food; Processed cereal based food for infants and young children — Sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)Limit 250 µg/kg (content basis)
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- Food category (contaminant tables): Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children [EU:5.4.2]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027
The row states this level as from 2027-01-01.
From the consolidated text: 5.4.2 · Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children · 500 250 as from 1 January 2027 · When the product is a mixture of different oils or fats of the same or of different botanical origins, the maximum level applies for the mixture. The oils and fats used as ingredient for the mixture shall comply with the maximum level established for the oils and fats in point 5.4.1.
Annex I rows, point 5.4.2: Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children — Glycidyl fatty acid esters, expressed as glycidol · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)Limit 25 µg/kg (content basis)
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- Food category (contaminant tables): Baby food; Processed cereal based food for infants and young children [EU:5.4.4]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027
The row states this level as from 2027-01-01.
From the consolidated text: 5.4.4 · Baby food; Processed cereal based food for infants and young children · 25 As from 1 January 2027 · The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.
Annex I rows, point 5.4.4: Baby food; Processed cereal based food for infants and young children — Glycidyl fatty acid esters, expressed as glycidol · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)- WarningUS-CAN-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-CABisphenol 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-CATacrolimus (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-CAHydrochlorothiazide
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-CAVoriconazole
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-CAWelding 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)
- LimitEUSum of 3-MCPD and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD
Limit 500 µg/kg (content basis)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 19 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02023R0915-20260819 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Food category (contaminant tables): Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children [EU:5.3.2]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027
The row states this level as from 2027-01-01.
- Source
From the consolidated text: 5.3.2 · Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children · 750 500 as from 1 January 2027 · When the product is a mixture of different oils or fats of the same or of different botanical origins, the maximum level applies for the mixture. The oils and fats used as ingredients for the mixture shall comply with the maximum level established for the oils and fats in point 5.3.1.
Annex I rows, point 5.3.2: Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children — Sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
- LimitEUSum of 3-MCPD and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD
Limit 50 µg/kg (content basis)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 19 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02023R0915-20260819 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Food category (contaminant tables): Baby food; Processed cereal based food for infants and young children [EU:5.3.4]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027
The row states this level as from 2027-01-01.
- Source
From the consolidated text: 5.3.4. · Baby food; Processed cereal based food for infants and young children · 50 as from 1 January 2027 · The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.
Annex I rows, point 5.3.4: Baby food; Processed cereal based food for infants and young children — Sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
- LimitEUGlycidol (CAS 556-52-5)
Limit 250 µg/kg (content basis)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 19 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02023R0915-20260819 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Food category (contaminant tables): Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children [EU:5.4.2]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027
The row states this level as from 2027-01-01.
- Source
From the consolidated text: 5.4.2 · Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children · 500 250 as from 1 January 2027 · When the product is a mixture of different oils or fats of the same or of different botanical origins, the maximum level applies for the mixture. The oils and fats used as ingredient for the mixture shall comply with the maximum level established for the oils and fats in point 5.4.1.
Annex I rows, point 5.4.2: Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children — Glycidyl fatty acid esters, expressed as glycidol · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
- LimitEUGlycidol (CAS 556-52-5)
Limit 25 µg/kg (content basis)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 19 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02023R0915-20260819 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Food category (contaminant tables): Baby food; Processed cereal based food for infants and young children [EU:5.4.4]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027
The row states this level as from 2027-01-01.
- Source
From the consolidated text: 5.4.4 · Baby food; Processed cereal based food for infants and young children · 25 As from 1 January 2027 · The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.
Annex I rows, point 5.4.4: Baby food; Processed cereal based food for infants and young children — Glycidyl fatty acid esters, expressed as glycidol · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
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Filthy, Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives, UPC#899682002811, Filthy, Piri Piri Pepper Stuffed Olives, UPC#899682002859, Filthy, Pimento Olives, UPC#899682002828
Packaged food and beverages
- Substance
- Lead and lead compounds
- Party
- Filthy Brands, LLC
- Category
- Preserved fruit, vegetables and jams
- Prop 65 notices
Gymkhana, Tikka Medium Masala Simmer Sauce, UPC#860014094828, Gymkhana, Korma Mild Simmer Sauce, UPC#860014094842, Gymkhana, Madras Hot Simmer Sauce, UPC#860014094835
Packaged food and beverages
- Substance
- Lead and lead compounds
- Party
- GK Fine Foods Inc.
- Category
- Sauces and condiments
- Prop 65 notices
Rishi Turmeric Ginger Chai, UPC# 741391976443
Packaged food and beverages
- Substance
- Lead
- Party
- Diaspora Tea & Herb Company, LLC, Good Food Holdings, LLC, Good Food Holdings, LLC dba Lazy Acres Market, E-Mart Inc., E-Mart America, Inc.
- Category
- Coffee, tea and infusions
- Prop 65 notices
Luke's Classic Lobster Ravioli with Vodka Sauce
Packaged food and beverages
- Substance
- Cadmium
- Party
- Lukes Seafood LLC, Mrs. Gooch's Natural Food Markets, Inc.
- Category
- Noodles and pasta
- Prop 65 notices
Sola Blueberry Bagels
Packaged food and beverages
- Substance
- Lead
- Party
- Spring Sola, LLC d/b/a Sola, Amazon.com Services LLC
- Category
- Bakery products
- Prop 65 notices
Blue Elephant – Thai Green Curry Sauce , Blue Elephant – Thai Red Curry Sauce
Packaged food and beverages
- Substance
- Lead
- Party
- Sequoia Southeast, Inc., Walmart Inc., Blue Elephant Bangkok Co Limited
- Category
- Sauces and condiments
- Prop 65 notices
Sprouts Gluten Free Cheese Ravioli
Packaged food and beverages
- Substance
- Lead
- Party
- Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc., Sprouts Inc., Manini’s LLC
- Category
- Noodles and pasta
- Prop 65 notices
Bigger Raspberry Lemonade Juice
Packaged food and beverages
- Substance
- Lead
- Party
- good2grow LLC
- Category
- Fruit and vegetable juices
Sub-categories
Further rules in sub-categories
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- Sugar confectionery4 additional rules
- Chocolate and cocoa products2 additional rules
- Nuts and seeds2 additional rules
- Preserved fruit, vegetables and jams1 additional rule
- Rice, grains and flour7 additional rules
- Canned and retorted foods1 additional rule
- Soups and broths1 additional rule
- Frozen and chilled ready meals2 additional rules
- Plant-based drinks and dairy alternatives27 additional rules
- Non-alcoholic beverages29 additional rules
- Alcoholic drinks27 additional rules
- Shelf-stable seafood products1 additional rule
See also
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- Bakery and confectionery
Sweet and baked goods.
- Snacks, nuts and dried produce
Snack foods and preserved plant produce.
- Staples and prepared meals
Grain, noodle, canned and ready-meal products.
- Dairy and plant-based alternatives
Dairy products and plant-based drinks.
- 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).
- Alcoholic drinks
Fermented and distilled alcoholic beverages sold prepacked: beer, wine, rice wine, spirits and liqueurs (KR 식품등의 표시기준 Ⅲ. 1. 거 주류; JP 食品表示基準 酒類; EU 1169/2011 Art. 16(4) and Art. 28 beverages over 1.2 % vol; GB and EU labelling of alcoholic strength).
- Seasonings, spreads, oils and sweeteners
Condiments, spices, edible oils and sugar-based spreads.
- Seafood and fermented foods
Shelf-stable seafood and fermented vegetables.
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