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Upcoming changes

12 changes to 104 rules start in the European Union in the next 24 months.

  1. Restricts 7 substancesAcetylated Vetiveria Zizanioides Root Extract (Vetiveria zizanioides, ext., acetylated Oils, vetiver, acetylated; CAS 84082-84-8) and 6 moreRegulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products, Annexes II-VI (consolidated)Ban + more
  2. Restricts 2 substancesGlycidol and 1 moreRegulation (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodLimit
  3. Battery passport15 requirements, including QR codeRegulation (EU) 2023/1542 concerning batteries and waste batteriesBan + more
  4. Limits household and office equipment standby2 rules starting the same dayCommission Regulation (EU) 2023/826 laying down ecodesign requirements for off mode, standby modeLimit

All 12 upcoming changes in the European Union

Industries

Coverage

What we check here for each industry, and from when. Open an industry to see what we cover and what we don't. A law we hold but haven't checked shows as Not checked, with its quote. Anything we don't cover shows as Not covered. Neither is ever 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

Home and kitchen goodsMain sourcesfrom 1 Jan 20257 areas read · 7 not read yet
Sources read
  • food-contact framework (Reg. 1935/2004)
  • plastic food-contact materials (Reg. 10/2011)
  • bisphenols ban (Reg. 2024/3190)
  • ceramics lead/cadmium (Dir. 84/500)
  • PFAS in food-contact packaging (PPWR 2025/40)
  • REACH Annex XVII restrictions affecting home goods
  • General Product Safety Regulation (2023/988)
Not read yet
  • national food-contact rules of member states (e.g. France, Germany, Italy)
  • REACH SVHC candidate-list duties (Art. 33: list not obtainable)
  • Toy Safety and Construction Products rules
  • EU textile labelling
  • ecodesign/ESPR
  • CLP labelling
  • Furniture fire-safety national rules
Cosmetics and personal careMain sourcesfrom 18 May 20266 areas read · 6 not read yet
Sources read
  • Reg. 1223/2009 Annexes II (prohibited)
  • III (restricted)
  • IV (colourants)
  • V (preservatives)
  • VI (UV filters) and Art. 19 labelling
  • Arts. 4 to 13: Responsible Person, safety assessment and safety report (CPSR), product information file (PIF), CPNP notification
Not read yet
  • CLP classification and labelling of cosmetic mixtures
  • REACH Annex XVII entries beyond cosmetics (e.g. microplastics Reg. 2023/2055)
  • national rules (e.g. French recycling labels, German language rules)
  • claims criteria (Reg. 655/2013)
  • packaging law (PPWR)
  • Annex III-VI entries adopted after the stored consolidation
Packaged food and beveragesMain sourcesfrom 19 Aug 20264 areas read · 10 not read yet

Food regulations in their consolidated versions of 18 and 19 Aug 2026 and 1 Jan 2026.

Sources read
  • 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 read yet
  • 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)
Consumer electronics and small appliancesMain sourcesfrom 1 Jul 20268 areas read · 7 not read yet
Sources read
  • RoHS Dir. 2011/65 restricted substances and Annex III/IV exemptions
  • WEEE Dir. 2012/19 marking and producer registration (per-Member-State registers not covered by ClaraDB)
  • LVD 2014/35, EMC 2014/30 and RED 2014/53 conformity marking and declaration of conformity
  • common charger Dir. 2022/2380
  • RED delegated Reg. 2022/30 cybersecurity
  • ecodesign and energy labelling for external power supplies (2019/1782), standby (2023/826), displays (2019/2021, 2019/2013) and light sources (2019/2020, 2019/2015)
  • GPSR (covered under home and kitchen goods)
  • Cyber Resilience Act 2024/2847
Not read yet
  • REACH SVHC article duty (candidate list not stored)
  • Battery Reg. 2023/1542 duties (covered under batteries and e-bikes)
  • ecodesign and labelling for vacuum cleaners, space heaters, fans, air conditioners and ovens
  • Machinery Dir. 2006/42 and outdoor noise Dir. 2000/14
  • national WEEE and packaging EPR registers
  • medical devices
  • toys
Batteries, e-bikes and power banksMain sourcesfrom 13 Aug 20264 areas read · 4 not read yet

Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 as consolidated on 13 Aug 2026.

Sources read
  • Reg. 2023/1542 as consolidated 2026-08-13: Annex I Hg, Cd, Pb restrictions, Art. 11 removability and replaceability, Art. 13 and Annex VI labelling, Art. 14 LMT state-of-health data, carbon footprint, passport, due diligence (as amended by 2025/1561), EPR and waste duties as in the text
  • Directive 2006/66 (repealed 2025-08-18) for transitional provisions only
  • Reg. 168/2013 L-category and pedal-assist boundary (Art. 2(2)(h))
  • power banks and battery chargers as electrical equipment: EMC 2014/30, LVD 2014/35, RED 2014/53, RoHS 2011/65 and WEEE 2012/19 duties (the electronics rules applied to these categories)
Not read yet
  • delegated and implementing acts: 2025/606 recycling efficiency, 2025/2289 reporting, the Art. 13 labelling implementing act (not yet adopted), harmonised standards (Decision 2026/2048)
  • for e-bikes and e-scooters: Machinery Directive and EN 15194 / EN 17128 standards (paid)
  • national EPR registers, UN 38.3 and ADR carriage rules
  • enforcement, penalties and market-surveillance articles (Arts. 78 onward), Arts. 19, 21 to 37 (notified bodies), 44 to 46 and the battery-passport data model (Annex XIII) are not covered

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Laws

Rules by law

3,279 of 6,679 rules match the industry. Open a law to read its rules.

All6,679Home and kitchen135Cosmetics2,826Food3,279Electronics203Batteries280
Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additivesRegulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)2,648 rulesIn force from: 20 Jan 2010Industries: Food
Requirement
Applies when
Effective
Source
Ban

Food additive, or food containing it, whose use does not comply with Regulation 1333/2008

Banned

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02008R1333-20260818 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

  • A food additive is present

Depends on: food additive present

In force since 20 Jan 2010

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

Art. 35: applies from 20 January 2010.

“No person shall place on the market a food additive or any food in which such a food additive is present if the use of the food additive does not comply with this Regulation”
Art. 5 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European 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 150 mg/kg (content basis)

Show targets (32 of 32)
  • EU food category: Flavoured fermented milk products including heat-treated products [01.4]

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 · 150 · Period of application: until 31 July 2014

Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.4; 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
Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union

Limit 150 mg/kg (content basis)

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02008R1333-20260818 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

  • EU food category: Other creams [01.6.3]

Depends on: eu food category code

In force since 20 Jan 2010

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

Art. 35: applies from 20 January 2010; Annex II as consolidated 2026-08-18, amendment dates of single rows not tracked.

From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 150 · only flavoured creams

Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.6.3; 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
Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union

Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis)

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02008R1333-20260818 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

  • EU food category: Other creams [01.6.3]

Depends on: eu food category code

In force since 20 Jan 2010

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

Art. 35: applies from 20 January 2010; Annex II as consolidated 2026-08-18, amendment dates of single rows not tracked.

From the consolidated text: E 338-452 · Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates · 5 000 · (1) (4) · only sterilised, pasteurised, UHT cream and whipped cream

Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.6.3; row: E 338-452 Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union

Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis)

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02008R1333-20260818 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

  • EU food category: Other creams [01.6.3]

Depends on: eu food category code

In force since 20 Jan 2010

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

Art. 35: applies from 20 January 2010; Annex II as consolidated 2026-08-18, amendment dates of single rows not tracked.

From the consolidated text: E 473-474 · Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides · 5 000 · (1) · only sterilised cream and sterilised cream with reduced fat content

Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.6.3; row: E 473-474 Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Quinoline Yellow

Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis)

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02008R1333-20260818 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

  • EU food category: Other creams [01.6.3]

Depends on: eu food category code

In force, start date unknown

Art. 35: applies from 20 January 2010; Annex II as consolidated 2026-08-18, amendment dates of single rows not tracked. The row sits in the block marked ▼M6 (inserted or replaced by an amending act); the published text lists the amending acts with their Official Journal publication dates only, not their application dates, so 20 January 2010 (Art. 35) stands in for the row's start date.

From the consolidated text: E 104 · Quinoline Yellow · 10 · (61) · Only flavoured creams

Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.6.3; row: E 104 Quinoline Yellow · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S

Limit 5 mg/kg (content basis)

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02008R1333-20260818 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

  • EU food category: Other creams [01.6.3]

Depends on: eu food category code

In force, start date unknown

Art. 35: applies from 20 January 2010; Annex II as consolidated 2026-08-18, amendment dates of single rows not tracked. The row sits in the block marked ▼M6 (inserted or replaced by an amending act); the published text lists the amending acts with their Official Journal publication dates only, not their application dates, so 20 January 2010 (Art. 35) stands in for the row's start date.

From the consolidated text: E 110 · Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S · 5 · (61) · Only flavoured creams

Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.6.3; row: E 110 Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A

Limit 5 mg/kg (content basis)

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02008R1333-20260818 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

  • EU food category: Other creams [01.6.3]

Depends on: eu food category code

In force, start date unknown

Art. 35: applies from 20 January 2010; Annex II as consolidated 2026-08-18, amendment dates of single rows not tracked. The row sits in the block marked ▼M6 (inserted or replaced by an amending act); the published text lists the amending acts with their Official Journal publication dates only, not their application dates, so 20 January 2010 (Art. 35) stands in for the row's start date.

From the consolidated text: E 124 · Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A · 5 · (61) · Only flavoured creams

Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.6.3; row: E 124 Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Nisin

Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis)

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02008R1333-20260818 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

  • EU food category: Other creams [01.6.3]

Depends on: eu food category code

In force since 20 Jan 2010

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

Art. 35: applies from 20 January 2010; Annex II as consolidated 2026-08-18, amendment dates of single rows not tracked.

From the consolidated text: E 234 · Nisin · 10 · only clotted cream

Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.6.3; row: E 234 Nisin · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union

Limit 150 mg/kg (content basis)

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02008R1333-20260818 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

  • EU food category: Unripened cheese excluding products falling in category 16 [01.7.1]

Depends on: eu food category code

In force since 20 Jan 2010

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

Art. 35: applies from 20 January 2010; Annex II as consolidated 2026-08-18, amendment dates of single rows not tracked.

From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 150 · only flavoured unripened cheese

Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.7.1; 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
Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in European Union

Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis)

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02008R1333-20260818 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

  • EU food category: Unripened cheese excluding products falling in category 16 [01.7.1]

Depends on: eu food category code

In force, start date unknown

Art. 35: applies from 20 January 2010; Annex II as consolidated 2026-08-18, amendment dates of single rows not tracked. The row sits in the block marked ▼M76 (inserted or replaced by an amending act); the published text lists the amending acts with their Official Journal publication dates only, not their application dates, so 20 January 2010 (Art. 35) stands in for the row's start date.

From the consolidated text: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 1 000 · (1) (2)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.7.1; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union

Limit 2000 mg/kg (content basis)

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02008R1333-20260818 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

  • EU food category: Unripened cheese excluding products falling in category 16 [01.7.1]

Depends on: eu food category code

In force since 20 Jan 2010

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

Art. 35: applies from 20 January 2010; Annex II as consolidated 2026-08-18, amendment dates of single rows not tracked.

From the consolidated text: E 338-452 · Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates · 2 000 · (1) (4) · except mozzarella

Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.7.1; row: E 338-452 Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Nisin

Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis)

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02008R1333-20260818 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

  • EU food category: Unripened cheese excluding products falling in category 16 [01.7.1]

Depends on: eu food category code

In force since 20 Jan 2010

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

Art. 35: applies from 20 January 2010; Annex II as consolidated 2026-08-18, amendment dates of single rows not tracked.

From the consolidated text: E 234 · Nisin · 10 · only mascarpone

Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.7.1; row: E 234 Nisin · 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 10

10 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives

Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis)

Show targets (10 of 10)
  • EU food category: Cheese products (excluding products falling in category 16) [01.7.6]

Depends on: eu food category code

Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 9 Oct 2026

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 flavoured unripened products

Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.7.6; 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 22

22 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives

Limit 150 mg/kg (content basis)

Show targets (22 of 22)
  • EU food category: Edible ices [03]

Depends on: eu food category code

Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 29 Nov 2012

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 · (25)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 03; 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 40

40 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives

Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis)

Show targets (40 of 40)
  • EU food category: Fruit and vegetable preparations excluding compote [04.2.4.1]

Depends on: eu food category code

Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 23 Jul 2012

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 · only mostarda di frutta

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.4.1; 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)

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)
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)

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)
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)

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)
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)
  • 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)
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)
  • 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)
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)
  • 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)
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)

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)
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)
  • 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)
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)
  • 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)

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