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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
Limit x 51

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

Limit 50000 mg/kg (content basis)

Show targets (40 of 51)

The remaining targets are listed on the substances page.

  • EU food category: Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 [13.1.3]

Depends on: eu food category code

20 Jan 2010

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: Oxidised starch

From the consolidated text: E 1404 · Oxidized starch · 50 000 · only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods

Annex II rows, Part E, category 13.1.3; row: E 1404 Oxidized starch · 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 17

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

Limit 20000 mg/kg (content basis)

Show targets (17 of 17)
  • EU food category: Foods for special medical purposes, as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013, intended for infants [13.1.5.1]

Depends on: eu food category code

Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 18 Feb 2028

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: Starch sodium octenyl succinate

From the consolidated text: E 1450 · Starch sodium octenyl succinate · 20 000 · only in infant formulae and follow-on formulae Period of application: until 18 February 2028

Annex II rows, Part E, category 13.1.5.1; row: E 1450 Starch sodium octenyl succinate · 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 20000 mg/kg (content basis)

Show targets (13 of 13)
  • EU food category: Foods for special medical purposes, as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013, intended for infants as from four months of age and for young children [13.1.5.2]

Depends on: eu food category code

Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 18 Feb 2028

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: Starch sodium octenyl succinate

From the consolidated text: E 1450 · Starch sodium octenyl succinate · 20 000 · Period of application: until 18 February 2028

Annex II rows, Part E, category 13.1.5.2; row: E 1450 Starch sodium octenyl succinate · 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 10 mg/kg (content basis)

Show targets (13 of 13)
  • EU food category: Infant formulae as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 [13.1.1]

Depends on: eu food category code

20 Jan 2010

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid

From the consolidated text: E 304(i) · L-ascorbyl palmitate · 10

Annex II rows, Part E, category 13.1.1; row: E 304(i) L-ascorbyl palmitate · 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 16

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

Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis)

Show targets (16 of 16)
  • EU food category: Follow-on formulae as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 [13.1.2]

Depends on: eu food category code

20 Jan 2010

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid

From the consolidated text: E 304(i) · L-ascorbyl palmitate · 10

Annex II rows, Part E, category 13.1.2; row: E 304(i) L-ascorbyl palmitate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Cross-linked sodium carboxy methyl cellulose, cross linked cellulose gum

Limit 50000 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: Table-top sweeteners in tablets [11.4.3]

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 468 · Cross-linked sodium carboxy methyl cellulose · 50 000

Annex II rows, Part E, category 11.4.3; row: E 468 Cross-linked sodium carboxy methyl cellulose · fetched 2026-10-09

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

Limit 50000 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: Table-top sweeteners in tablets [11.4.3]

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 ▼M54 (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 641 · L-leucine · 50 000

Annex II rows, Part E, category 11.4.3; row: E 641 L-leucine · fetched 2026-10-09

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

Limit 200 mg/l (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: Coffee, coffee extracts [14.1.5.1]

Depends on: eu food category code

In force since 20 Jan 2010

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

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 903 · Carnauba wax · 200 · only coffee beans, as glazing agent

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.5.1; row: E 903 Carnauba wax · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity x 12

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

Must meet the conditions of Art. 4(1): only food additives in the Union list in Annex II may be placed on the market and used in foods under the stated conditions

Show targets (12 of 12)

Every product in the category

20 Jan 2010

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: Food additives placed on the market as such and used in food: Union list in Annex II

“Only food additives included in the Community list in Annex II may be placed on the market as such and used in foods under the conditions of use specified therein”
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)
Conformity
Food additives, Group I as defined in European Union

Must meet the conditions of Group I (Additives) is authorised in food category 01.2 Unflavoured fermented milk products, including natural unflavoured buttermilk (excluding sterilised buttermilk) non-heat-treated after fermentation; 01.3 Unflavoured fermented milk products, heat-treated after fermentation under the conditions written in the row.

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: Unflavoured fermented milk products, including natural unflavoured buttermilk (excluding sterilised buttermilk) non-heat-treated after fermentation [01.2] or Unflavoured fermented milk products, heat-treated after fermentation [01.3]

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 I · Additives

Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.2, 01.3; row: Group I (Additives) · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity
Food additives, Group I as defined in European Union

Must meet the conditions of Group I (Additives) is authorised in food category 01.4 Flavoured fermented milk products including heat-treated products under the conditions written in the row.

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: Flavoured fermented milk products including heat-treated products [01.4]

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 I · Additives

Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.4; row: Group I (Additives) · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity
Food colours authorised at quantum satis (Group II) as defined in European Union

Must meet the conditions of Group II (Colours at quantum satis) is authorised in food category 01.4 Flavoured fermented milk products including heat-treated products at quantum satis (no maximum level).

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: Flavoured fermented milk products including heat-treated products [01.4]

Depends on: eu food category code

Repealed

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 ▼M7 (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: Group II · Colours at quantum satis · quantum satis · Period of application: until 31 July 2014

Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.4; row: Group II (Colours at quantum satis) · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity
Food colours authorised at quantum satis (Group II) as defined in European Union

Must meet the conditions of Group II (Colours at quantum satis) is authorised in food category 01.4 Flavoured fermented milk products including heat-treated products at quantum satis (no maximum level).

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: Flavoured fermented milk products including heat-treated products [01.4]

Depends on: eu food category code

In force since 1 Aug 2014

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Aug 2014

The row states a period of application beginning 2014-08-01.

From the consolidated text: Group II · Colours at quantum satis · quantum satis · (74) · Period of application: from 1 August 2014

Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.4; row: Group II (Colours at quantum satis) · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity
Polyols (Group IV) as defined in European Union

Must meet the conditions of Group IV (Polyols) is authorised in food category 01.4 Flavoured fermented milk products including heat-treated products at quantum satis (no maximum level).

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: Flavoured fermented milk products including heat-treated products [01.4]

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 IV · Polyols · quantum satis · only energy-reduced products or with no added sugar

Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.4; row: Group IV (Polyols) · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity
Food additives, Group I as defined in European Union

Must meet the conditions of Group I (Additives) is authorised in food category 01.6.3 Other creams under the conditions written in the row.

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 I · Additives

Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.6.3; row: Group I (Additives) · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity
Food colours authorised at quantum satis (Group II) as defined in European Union

Must meet the conditions of Group II (Colours at quantum satis) is authorised in food category 01.6.3 Other creams at quantum satis (no maximum level).

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 II · Colours at quantum satis · quantum satis · only flavoured creams

Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.6.3; row: Group II (Colours at quantum satis) · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity
Food additives, Group I as defined in European Union

Must meet the conditions of Group I (Additives) is authorised in food category 01.7.1 Unripened cheese excluding products falling in category 16 under the conditions written in the row.

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 ▼M23 (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: Group I · Additives · except mozzarella

Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.7.1; row: Group I (Additives) · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
Conformity
Food colours authorised at quantum satis (Group II) as defined in European Union

Must meet the conditions of Group II (Colours at quantum satis) is authorised in food category 01.7.1 Unripened cheese excluding products falling in category 16 at quantum satis (no maximum level).

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 II · Colours at quantum satis · quantum satis · only flavoured unripened cheese

Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.7.1; row: Group II (Colours at quantum satis) · fetched 2026-10-09

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

Must meet the conditions of E 260 Acetic acid is authorised in food category 01.7.1 Unripened cheese excluding products falling in category 16 at quantum satis (no maximum level).

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 260 · Acetic acid · quantum satis · only mozzarella

Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.7.1; row: E 260 Acetic acid · fetched 2026-10-09

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

Must meet the conditions of E 267 Buffered vinegar is authorised in food category 01.7.1 Unripened cheese excluding products falling in category 16 at quantum satis (no maximum level).

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 ▼M108 (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 267 · Buffered vinegar · quantum satis · only mozzarella

Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.7.1; row: E 267 Buffered vinegar · fetched 2026-10-09

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Conformity
Lactic acid

Must meet the conditions of E 270 Lactic acid is authorised in food category 01.7.1 Unripened cheese excluding products falling in category 16 at quantum satis (no maximum level).

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 270 · Lactic acid · quantum satis · only mozzarella

Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.7.1; row: E 270 Lactic acid · fetched 2026-10-09

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Conformity
Citric acid

Must meet the conditions of E 330 Citric acid is authorised in food category 01.7.1 Unripened cheese excluding products falling in category 16 at quantum satis (no maximum level).

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 330 · Citric acid · quantum satis · only mozzarella

Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.7.1; row: E 330 Citric acid · fetched 2026-10-09

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Conformity
Cellulose

Must meet the conditions of E 460(ii) Powdered cellulose is authorised in food category 01.7.1 Unripened cheese excluding products falling in category 16 at quantum satis (no maximum level).

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 460(ii) · Powdered cellulose · quantum satis · only grated and sliced mozzarella

Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.7.1; row: E 460(ii) Powdered cellulose · fetched 2026-10-09

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Conformity
Glucono-delta-lactone

Must meet the conditions of E 575 Glucono-delta-lactone is authorised in food category 01.7.1 Unripened cheese excluding products falling in category 16 at quantum satis (no maximum level).

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 575 · Glucono-delta-lactone · quantum satis · only mozzarella

Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.7.1; row: E 575 Glucono-delta-lactone · fetched 2026-10-09

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Food additives, Group I as defined in European Union

Must meet the conditions of Group I (Additives) is authorised in food category 01.7.5 Processed cheese under the conditions written in the row.

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: Processed cheese [01.7.5]

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 I · Additives

Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.7.5; row: Group I (Additives) · fetched 2026-10-09

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