Packaged food and beverages
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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 13 Nov 2025 · What is covered
Great Britain food law as revised on legislation.gov.uk up to 13 Nov 2025.
Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales): main sources stored. Modelled: retained Reg. 1169/2011; Reg. 1333/2008 and Reg. 178/2002 as amended for Great Britain (legislation.gov.uk); Food Information Regulations 2014 (SI 2014/1855); contaminants as retained Reg. 1881/2006; GB food additive list (retained Reg. 1333/2008 Annex II as in force on 2024-06-28, the terms the FSA register preserves). Not stored: GB food additive list changes after 2024-06-28 (Annex II was omitted from the revised legislation from 1 April 2025 by S.I. 2025/361; the FSA Register of Food Additive Authorisations holds later changes, for example the February 2026 steviol glycoside conditions E 960a-c); GB Annex III of Reg. 1333/2008 (additives in additives, enzymes, flavourings and nutrients); Northern Ireland (EU rules apply under the Windsor Framework); Scottish; Welsh and Northern Irish regulations; HFSS promotion and placement rules; front-of-pack traffic-light guidance (voluntary); UK GM and claims registers; import controls (IPAFFS).
Foods treated with ionising radiation shall bear the indication ‘irradiated’ or
Label required
Foods treated with ionising radiation shall bear the indication ‘irradiated’ or ‘treated with ionising radiation’.
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold prepacked
- Treated with ionising radiation
Depends on: sold prepacked, irradiated
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
“Foods treated with ionising radiation shall bear the indication ‘irradiated’ or ‘treated with ionising radiation’.”
14 rules from Retained Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers
Label required
Show targets (14 of 14)
- a clear indication of the component or the ingredient that has been used
- Foods packaged in certain gases
- Foods with added phytosterols, phytosterol esters, phytostanols or phytostanol esters
- Food frozen before sale and sold defrosted
- Solid food in a liquid medium
- Prepacked food
- Name of the food
- Nutrition declaration
- Prepacked food marketed before sale to the final consumer or supplied to mass caterers: external packaging
- Prepacked food marketed before sale to the final consumer or supplied to mass caterers
- Name of the food
- Date of minimum durability or use by date
- Date of minimum durability: 'Best before' with day, or 'Best before end' otherwise
- 'Use by' date for microbiologically highly perishable foods, on each individual portion
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold prepacked
Depends on: sold prepacked
Dates run from 13 Dec 2014 to 13 Dec 2016
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Example: a clear indication of the component or the ingredient that has been used
“a clear indication of the component or the ingredient that has been used”
Foods containing sweeteners
Label required
‘with sweetener(s)’ accompanying the name of the food
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold prepacked
- Contains sweeteners
Depends on: sold prepacked, sweeteners present
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
“‘with sweetener(s)’ this statement shall accompany the name of the food”
Foods containing both added sugar and sweeteners
Label required
‘with sugar(s) and sweetener(s)’ accompanying the name of the food
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold prepacked
- Contains sweeteners
Depends on: sold prepacked, sweeteners present
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
“‘with sugar(s) and sweetener(s)’ this statement shall accompany the name of the food”
Foods containing aspartame or aspartame-acesulfame salt
Label required
‘contains aspartame (a source of phenylalanine)’ where designated only by E number; ‘contains a source of phenylalanine’ where designated by its specific name
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold prepacked
- Aspartame is added
Depends on: sold prepacked, aspartame present
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
“‘contains a source of phenylalanine’ shall appear on the label in cases where aspartame/aspartame-acesulfame salt is designated in the list of ingredients by its specific name”
Foods containing more than 10 % added polyols
Label required
‘excessive consumption may produce laxative effects’
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold prepacked
- Contains more than 10 % added polyols
Depends on: sold prepacked, added polyols over 10 percent
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
“‘excessive consumption may produce laxative effects’”
Beverages with caffeine above 150 mg/l
Label required
‘High caffeine content. Not recommended for children or pregnant or breast-feeding women’ in the same field of vision as the name of the beverage, followed by the caffeine content in mg per 100 ml in brackets
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold prepacked
- A beverage
- Caffeine content at least 150.01 mg/L
Depends on: sold prepacked, beverage, caffeine mg per l
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted. The threshold is read as 150.01 mg/l or more (in excess of 150 mg/l). The exception for beverages based on coffee, tea or their extracts whose name includes ‘coffee’ or ‘tea’ is applied as an exclusion.
“are intended for consumption without modification and contain caffeine, from whatever source, in a proportion in excess of 150 mg/l”
Foods other than beverages with caffeine added for a physiological purpose
Label required
‘Contains caffeine. Not recommended for children or pregnant women’ in the same field of vision as the name of the food, followed by the caffeine content in mg per 100 g/ml in brackets
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold prepacked
- A beverage: no
Depends on: sold prepacked, beverage
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
“Foods other than beverages, where caffeine is added with a physiological purpose”
The net quantity of a food shall be expressed using litres, centilitres, millili
Label required
The net quantity of a food shall be expressed using litres, centilitres, millilitres, kilograms or grams, as appropriate:
Exemptions (1)
Annex IX 1: a net quantity under 5 g or 5 ml need not be indicated (not for spices and herbs)
“the net quantity of which is less than 5 g or 5 ml; however, this provision shall not apply to spices and herbs”
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold prepacked
- Net quantity exempt under Annex IX point 1(a) or (c): no
Depends on: sold prepacked, annex ix sold by number or loss
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
“The net quantity of a food shall be expressed using litres, centilitres, millilitres, kilograms or grams, as appropriate:”
the net quantity of the food;
Label required
the net quantity of the food;
Exemptions (1)
Annex IX 1: a net quantity under 5 g or 5 ml need not be indicated (not for spices and herbs)
“the net quantity of which is less than 5 g or 5 ml; however, this provision shall not apply to spices and herbs”
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold prepacked
- Net quantity exempt under Annex IX point 1(a) or (c): no
Depends on: sold prepacked, annex ix sold by number or loss
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
“the net quantity of the food;”
Net quantity
Label required
Net quantity in litres, centilitres, millilitres, kilograms or grams: volume for liquid products, mass for other products
Exemptions (1)
Annex IX 1: a net quantity under 5 g or 5 ml need not be indicated (not for spices and herbs)
“the net quantity of which is less than 5 g or 5 ml; however, this provision shall not apply to spices and herbs”
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold prepacked
- Net quantity exempt under Annex IX point 1(a) or (c): no
Depends on: sold prepacked, annex ix sold by number or loss
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
“The net quantity of a food shall be expressed using litres, centilitres, millilitres, kilograms or grams, as appropriate”
Net quantity of the food
Label required
Net quantity of the food
Exemptions (1)
Annex IX 1: a net quantity under 5 g or 5 ml need not be indicated (not for spices and herbs)
“the net quantity of which is less than 5 g or 5 ml; however, this provision shall not apply to spices and herbs”
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold prepacked
- Net quantity exempt under Annex IX point 1(a) or (c): no
Depends on: sold prepacked, annex ix sold by number or loss
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
“the net quantity of the food”
The declared values shall, according to the individual case, be average values b
Must meet the conditions of The declared values shall, according to the individual case, be average values based on:
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
In force since 13 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2016
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
“The declared values shall, according to the individual case, be average values based on:”
Food information shall be accurate, clear and easy to understand for the consume
Must meet the conditions of Food information shall be accurate, clear and easy to understand for the consumer.
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
“Food information shall be accurate, clear and easy to understand for the consumer.”
food information shall not attribute to any food the property of preventing, tre
Must meet the conditions of food information shall not attribute to any food the property of preventing, treating or curing a human disease
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
“food information shall not attribute to any food the property of preventing, treating or curing a human disease”
All foods
Must meet the conditions of Mandatory food information available and easily accessible
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
“Mandatory food information shall be available and shall be easily accessible, in accordance with this Regulation, for all foods”
Food business operator responsible for the food information
Must meet the conditions of Art. 8(2): ensure the presence and accuracy of the food information
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
“shall ensure the presence and accuracy of the food information in accordance with the applicable food information law”
Operators within their control
Must meet the conditions of Art. 8(4): do not modify food information so as to mislead
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
“shall not modify the information accompanying a food if such modification would mislead the final consumer”
Operators within their control
Must meet the conditions of Art. 8(5): ensure compliance with food information requirements relevant to their activities and verify them
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
“shall ensure compliance with the requirements of food information law”
Food information must not be misleading
Must meet the conditions of Art. 7: food information must not be misleading as to characteristics, effects or properties
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
“Food information shall not be misleading, particularly: a as to the characteristics of the food and, in particular, as to its nature,”
Mandatory food information
Label required
Conspicuous place, easily visible, clearly legible and, where appropriate, indelible; not hidden, obscured or interrupted by other matter
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
“mandatory food information shall be marked in a conspicuous place in such a way as to be easily visible, clearly legible and, where appropriate, indelible”
Mandatory food information
Label required
Mandatory food information in English
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
“mandatory food information shall appear in English”
Nutrition declaration
Label required
Energy value and nutrient amounts per 100 g or per 100 ml
Exemptions (3)
Beverages containing more than 1,2 % by volume of alcohol: list of ingredients and nutrition declaration not mandatory
“shall not be mandatory for beverages containing more than 1,2 % by volume of alcohol”
Flavourings
“Flavourings”
Packaging or containers whose largest surface is under 10 cm2: only points (a), (c), (e) and (f) of Art. 9(1) are mandatory on the package or label
“less than 10 cm2 only the particulars listed in points (a), (c), (e) and (f) of Article 9(1) shall be mandatory”
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
In force since 13 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2016
Art. 55: point (l) of Art. 9(1) and Arts. 29-35 apply from 13 December 2016. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date that do not comply with point (l) may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
“shall be expressed per 100 g or per 100 ml”
Nutrition declaration
Label required
Art. 30(1) and (2) particulars in the same field of vision, presented together in a clear format
Exemptions (3)
Beverages containing more than 1,2 % by volume of alcohol: list of ingredients and nutrition declaration not mandatory
“shall not be mandatory for beverages containing more than 1,2 % by volume of alcohol”
Flavourings
“Flavourings”
Packaging or containers whose largest surface is under 10 cm2: only points (a), (c), (e) and (f) of Art. 9(1) are mandatory on the package or label
“less than 10 cm2 only the particulars listed in points (a), (c), (e) and (f) of Article 9(1) shall be mandatory”
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
In force since 13 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2016
Art. 55: point (l) of Art. 9(1) and Arts. 29-35 apply from 13 December 2016. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date that do not comply with point (l) may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
“shall be included in the same field of vision. They shall be presented together in a clear format”
Nutrition declaration
Label required
Tabular format with numbers aligned if space permits; otherwise linear format
Exemptions (3)
Beverages containing more than 1,2 % by volume of alcohol: list of ingredients and nutrition declaration not mandatory
“shall not be mandatory for beverages containing more than 1,2 % by volume of alcohol”
Flavourings
“Flavourings”
Packaging or containers whose largest surface is under 10 cm2: only points (a), (c), (e) and (f) of Art. 9(1) are mandatory on the package or label
“less than 10 cm2 only the particulars listed in points (a), (c), (e) and (f) of Article 9(1) shall be mandatory”
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
In force since 13 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2016
Art. 55: point (l) of Art. 9(1) and Arts. 29-35 apply from 13 December 2016. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date that do not comply with point (l) may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
“shall be presented, if space permits, in tabular format with the numbers aligned”
- Label
Foods treated with ionising radiation shall bear the indication ‘irradiated’ or
Label required
Foods treated with ionising radiation shall bear the indication ‘irradiated’ or ‘treated with ionising radiation’.
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold prepacked
- Treated with ionising radiation
Depends on: sold prepacked, irradiated
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
- Source
“Foods treated with ionising radiation shall bear the indication ‘irradiated’ or ‘treated with ionising radiation’.”
Annex VI Part A point 3 · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
- Label x 14
14 rules from Retained Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers
Label required
Show targets (14 of 14)
- a clear indication of the component or the ingredient that has been used
- Foods packaged in certain gases
- Foods with added phytosterols, phytosterol esters, phytostanols or phytostanol esters
- Food frozen before sale and sold defrosted
- Solid food in a liquid medium
- Prepacked food
- Name of the food
- Nutrition declaration
- Prepacked food marketed before sale to the final consumer or supplied to mass caterers: external packaging
- Prepacked food marketed before sale to the final consumer or supplied to mass caterers
- Name of the food
- Date of minimum durability or use by date
- Date of minimum durability: 'Best before' with day, or 'Best before end' otherwise
- 'Use by' date for microbiologically highly perishable foods, on each individual portion
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold prepacked
Depends on: sold prepacked
- Effective
Dates run from 13 Dec 2014 to 13 Dec 2016
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: a clear indication of the component or the ingredient that has been used
“a clear indication of the component or the ingredient that has been used”
Annex VI Part A point 4 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Foods containing sweeteners
Label required
‘with sweetener(s)’ accompanying the name of the food
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold prepacked
- Contains sweeteners
Depends on: sold prepacked, sweeteners present
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
- Source
“‘with sweetener(s)’ this statement shall accompany the name of the food”
Annex III point 2.1 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Foods containing both added sugar and sweeteners
Label required
‘with sugar(s) and sweetener(s)’ accompanying the name of the food
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold prepacked
- Contains sweeteners
Depends on: sold prepacked, sweeteners present
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
- Source
“‘with sugar(s) and sweetener(s)’ this statement shall accompany the name of the food”
Annex III point 2.2 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Foods containing aspartame or aspartame-acesulfame salt
Label required
‘contains aspartame (a source of phenylalanine)’ where designated only by E number; ‘contains a source of phenylalanine’ where designated by its specific name
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold prepacked
- Aspartame is added
Depends on: sold prepacked, aspartame present
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
- Source
“‘contains a source of phenylalanine’ shall appear on the label in cases where aspartame/aspartame-acesulfame salt is designated in the list of ingredients by its specific name”
Annex III point 2.3 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Foods containing more than 10 % added polyols
Label required
‘excessive consumption may produce laxative effects’
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold prepacked
- Contains more than 10 % added polyols
Depends on: sold prepacked, added polyols over 10 percent
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
- Source
“‘excessive consumption may produce laxative effects’”
Annex III point 2.4 · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Beverages with caffeine above 150 mg/l
Label required
‘High caffeine content. Not recommended for children or pregnant or breast-feeding women’ in the same field of vision as the name of the beverage, followed by the caffeine content in mg per 100 ml in brackets
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold prepacked
- A beverage
- Caffeine content at least 150.01 mg/L
Depends on: sold prepacked, beverage, caffeine mg per l
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted. The threshold is read as 150.01 mg/l or more (in excess of 150 mg/l). The exception for beverages based on coffee, tea or their extracts whose name includes ‘coffee’ or ‘tea’ is applied as an exclusion.
- Source
“are intended for consumption without modification and contain caffeine, from whatever source, in a proportion in excess of 150 mg/l”
Annex III point 4.1 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Foods other than beverages with caffeine added for a physiological purpose
Label required
‘Contains caffeine. Not recommended for children or pregnant women’ in the same field of vision as the name of the food, followed by the caffeine content in mg per 100 g/ml in brackets
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold prepacked
- A beverage: no
Depends on: sold prepacked, beverage
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
- Source
“Foods other than beverages, where caffeine is added with a physiological purpose”
Annex III point 4.2 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
The net quantity of a food shall be expressed using litres, centilitres, millili
Label required
The net quantity of a food shall be expressed using litres, centilitres, millilitres, kilograms or grams, as appropriate:
Exemptions (1)
Annex IX 1: a net quantity under 5 g or 5 ml need not be indicated (not for spices and herbs)
“the net quantity of which is less than 5 g or 5 ml; however, this provision shall not apply to spices and herbs”
Annex IX point 1 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold prepacked
- Net quantity exempt under Annex IX point 1(a) or (c): no
Depends on: sold prepacked, annex ix sold by number or loss
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
- Source
“The net quantity of a food shall be expressed using litres, centilitres, millilitres, kilograms or grams, as appropriate:”
Art. 23(1) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
the net quantity of the food;
Label required
the net quantity of the food;
Exemptions (1)
Annex IX 1: a net quantity under 5 g or 5 ml need not be indicated (not for spices and herbs)
“the net quantity of which is less than 5 g or 5 ml; however, this provision shall not apply to spices and herbs”
Annex IX point 1 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold prepacked
- Net quantity exempt under Annex IX point 1(a) or (c): no
Depends on: sold prepacked, annex ix sold by number or loss
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
- Source
“the net quantity of the food;”
Art. 9(1)(e) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Net quantity
Label required
Net quantity in litres, centilitres, millilitres, kilograms or grams: volume for liquid products, mass for other products
Exemptions (1)
Annex IX 1: a net quantity under 5 g or 5 ml need not be indicated (not for spices and herbs)
“the net quantity of which is less than 5 g or 5 ml; however, this provision shall not apply to spices and herbs”
Annex IX point 1 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold prepacked
- Net quantity exempt under Annex IX point 1(a) or (c): no
Depends on: sold prepacked, annex ix sold by number or loss
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
- Source
“The net quantity of a food shall be expressed using litres, centilitres, millilitres, kilograms or grams, as appropriate”
Art. 23(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Net quantity of the food
Label required
Net quantity of the food
Exemptions (1)
Annex IX 1: a net quantity under 5 g or 5 ml need not be indicated (not for spices and herbs)
“the net quantity of which is less than 5 g or 5 ml; however, this provision shall not apply to spices and herbs”
Annex IX point 1 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold prepacked
- Net quantity exempt under Annex IX point 1(a) or (c): no
Depends on: sold prepacked, annex ix sold by number or loss
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
- Source
“the net quantity of the food”
Art. 9(1)(e) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
The declared values shall, according to the individual case, be average values b
Must meet the conditions of The declared values shall, according to the individual case, be average values based on:
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2016
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
- Source
“The declared values shall, according to the individual case, be average values based on:”
Art. 31(4) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Food information shall be accurate, clear and easy to understand for the consume
Must meet the conditions of Food information shall be accurate, clear and easy to understand for the consumer.
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
- Source
“Food information shall be accurate, clear and easy to understand for the consumer.”
Art. 7(2) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
food information shall not attribute to any food the property of preventing, tre
Must meet the conditions of food information shall not attribute to any food the property of preventing, treating or curing a human disease
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
- Source
“food information shall not attribute to any food the property of preventing, treating or curing a human disease”
Art. 7(3) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
All foods
Must meet the conditions of Mandatory food information available and easily accessible
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
- Source
“Mandatory food information shall be available and shall be easily accessible, in accordance with this Regulation, for all foods”
Art. 12(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Food business operator responsible for the food information
Must meet the conditions of Art. 8(2): ensure the presence and accuracy of the food information
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
- Source
“shall ensure the presence and accuracy of the food information in accordance with the applicable food information law”
Art. 8(2) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Operators within their control
Must meet the conditions of Art. 8(4): do not modify food information so as to mislead
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
- Source
“shall not modify the information accompanying a food if such modification would mislead the final consumer”
Art. 8(4) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Operators within their control
Must meet the conditions of Art. 8(5): ensure compliance with food information requirements relevant to their activities and verify them
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
- Source
“shall ensure compliance with the requirements of food information law”
Art. 8(5) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Food information must not be misleading
Must meet the conditions of Art. 7: food information must not be misleading as to characteristics, effects or properties
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
- Source
“Food information shall not be misleading, particularly: a as to the characteristics of the food and, in particular, as to its nature,”
Art. 7(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 as retained (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Mandatory food information
Label required
Conspicuous place, easily visible, clearly legible and, where appropriate, indelible; not hidden, obscured or interrupted by other matter
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
- Source
“mandatory food information shall be marked in a conspicuous place in such a way as to be easily visible, clearly legible and, where appropriate, indelible”
Art. 13(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Mandatory food information
Label required
Mandatory food information in English
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
- Source
“mandatory food information shall appear in English”
Art. 15(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Nutrition declaration
Label required
Energy value and nutrient amounts per 100 g or per 100 ml
Exemptions (3)
Beverages containing more than 1,2 % by volume of alcohol: list of ingredients and nutrition declaration not mandatory
“shall not be mandatory for beverages containing more than 1,2 % by volume of alcohol”
Art. 16(4) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Flavourings
“Flavourings”
Annex V point 10 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Packaging or containers whose largest surface is under 10 cm2: only points (a), (c), (e) and (f) of Art. 9(1) are mandatory on the package or label
“less than 10 cm2 only the particulars listed in points (a), (c), (e) and (f) of Article 9(1) shall be mandatory”
Art. 16(2) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2016
Art. 55: point (l) of Art. 9(1) and Arts. 29-35 apply from 13 December 2016. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date that do not comply with point (l) may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
- Source
“shall be expressed per 100 g or per 100 ml”
Art. 32(2) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Nutrition declaration
Label required
Art. 30(1) and (2) particulars in the same field of vision, presented together in a clear format
Exemptions (3)
Beverages containing more than 1,2 % by volume of alcohol: list of ingredients and nutrition declaration not mandatory
“shall not be mandatory for beverages containing more than 1,2 % by volume of alcohol”
Art. 16(4) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Flavourings
“Flavourings”
Annex V point 10 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Packaging or containers whose largest surface is under 10 cm2: only points (a), (c), (e) and (f) of Art. 9(1) are mandatory on the package or label
“less than 10 cm2 only the particulars listed in points (a), (c), (e) and (f) of Article 9(1) shall be mandatory”
Art. 16(2) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2016
Art. 55: point (l) of Art. 9(1) and Arts. 29-35 apply from 13 December 2016. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date that do not comply with point (l) may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
- Source
“shall be included in the same field of vision. They shall be presented together in a clear format”
Art. 34(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Nutrition declaration
Label required
Tabular format with numbers aligned if space permits; otherwise linear format
Exemptions (3)
Beverages containing more than 1,2 % by volume of alcohol: list of ingredients and nutrition declaration not mandatory
“shall not be mandatory for beverages containing more than 1,2 % by volume of alcohol”
Art. 16(4) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Flavourings
“Flavourings”
Annex V point 10 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Packaging or containers whose largest surface is under 10 cm2: only points (a), (c), (e) and (f) of Art. 9(1) are mandatory on the package or label
“less than 10 cm2 only the particulars listed in points (a), (c), (e) and (f) of Article 9(1) shall be mandatory”
Art. 16(2) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2016
Art. 55: point (l) of Art. 9(1) and Arts. 29-35 apply from 13 December 2016. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date that do not comply with point (l) may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
- Source
“shall be presented, if space permits, in tabular format with the numbers aligned”
Art. 34(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
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- Number of employees at the seller
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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)
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): 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)
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:5.4.2]
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)
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): 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)
Records
Recalls and alerts
Recalls, safety alerts and Prop 65 notices that name Packaged food and beverages, with a link to the original. A Prop 65 notice is a claim by the sender, not a ruling.
2,152 records dated 4 Jan 2023 to 26 Oct 2026. Most recent shown.
Show the 8 most recent records
- Prop 65 notices
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
These apply only to the sub-categories below, not to the whole category.
- 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
Related categories
- 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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