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12 changes to 104 rules start in the European Union in the next 24 months.
- 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)
- Restricts 2 substancesGlycidol and 1 moreRegulation (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in food
- Battery passport15 requirements, including QR codeRegulation (EU) 2023/1542 concerning batteries and waste batteries
- Limits household and office equipment standby2 rules starting the same dayCommission Regulation (EU) 2023/826 laying down ecodesign requirements for off mode, standby mode
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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
- 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)
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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)
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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)
- 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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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”
32 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 150 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (32 of 32)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Adipic acid, adipates (E 355–357) as defined in European Union
- Polysorbates (E 432–436) as defined in European Union
- Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union
- Stearoyl-2-lactylates (E 481–482) as defined in European Union
- Sorbitan esters (E 491–495) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Annatto bixin
- Annatto norbixin
- Lycopene
- Fumaric acid
- Succinic acid
- Karaya gum
- Cassia gum
- Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
- Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids
- Acesulfame K
- Aspartame
- Cyclamates
- Saccharins
- Sucralose
- Thaumatin
- Neohesperidine DC
- Neotame
- Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
- Advantame
- 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 150 mg/kg (content basis)
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- 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 150 mg/kg (content basis)
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- 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 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 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 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)10 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (10 of 10)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Silicon dioxide – silicates (E 551–553) as defined in European Union
- Silicon dioxide – silicates (E 551–559) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in European Union
- Nitrates (E 251–252) as defined in European Union
- Nitrates (E 251–252) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Carminic acid, Carmine
- Annatto norbixin
- Nisin
- 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)22 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 150 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (22 of 22)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Polysorbates (E 432–436) as defined in European Union
- Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union
- Sorbitan esters (E 491–495) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Annatto norbixin
- Lycopene
- Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
- Cassia gum
- Polyglycerol polyricinoleate
- Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids
- Acesulfame K
- Aspartame
- Saccharins
- Sucralose
- Thaumatin
- Neohesperidine DC
- Neotame
- Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
- Polyglycitol syrup
- Advantame
- 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)40 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (40 of 40)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in European Union
- Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 210–213) as defined in European Union
- Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 210–213) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Polysorbates (E 432–436) as defined in European Union
- Stearoyl-2-lactylates (E 481–482) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Curcumin
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Carminic acid, Carmine
- Carminic acid, Carmine
- Azorubine, Carmoisine
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Allura Red AC
- Patent Blue V
- Brilliant Blue FCF
- Beta-apo-8′-carotenal (C 30)
- Extracts of rosemary
- Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
- Acesulfame K
- Aspartame
- Cyclamates
- Saccharins
- Saccharins
- Sucralose
- Neohesperidine DC
- Neotame
- Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
- Advantame
- 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)101 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 300 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (40 of 101)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates (E 200–219) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Polysorbates (E 432–436) as defined in European Union
- Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union
- Stearoyl-2-lactylates (E 481–482) as defined in European Union
- Sorbitan esters (E 491–495) as defined in European Union
- Aluminium sulphates (E 520–523) as defined in European Union
- Aluminium sulphates (E 520–523) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Quinoline Yellow
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Annatto bixin
- Annatto norbixin
- Lycopene
- Fumaric acid
- Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
- Ammonium phosphatides
- Glycerol esters of wood rosins
- Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
- Polyglycerol polyricinoleate
The remaining targets are listed on the substances page.
- EU food category: Other confectionery including breath refreshening microsweets [05.2]
Depends on: eu food category code
Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 1 Aug 2014
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 300 · (25) · except candied fruit and vegetables Period of application: until 31 July 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)42 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 300 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (40 of 42)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT (E 310–321) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Polysorbates (E 432–436) as defined in European Union
- Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union
- Stearoyl-2-lactylates (E 481–482) as defined in European Union
- Sorbitan esters (E 491–495) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Lycopene
- Fumaric acid
- Extracts of rosemary
- Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
- Karaya gum
- Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
- Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids
- Zinc acetate
- Dimethyl polysiloxane
- Carnauba wax
- Hydrogenated poly-1-decene
- Carbamide
- Acesulfame K
- Acesulfame K
- Aspartame
- Aspartame
- Saccharins
- Sucralose
- Sucralose
- Thaumatin
- Thaumatin
- Neohesperidine DC
- Neohesperidine DC
- Neotame
- Neotame
- Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
- Polyglycitol syrup
The remaining targets are listed on the substances page.
- EU food category: Chewing gum [05.3]
Depends on: eu food category code
Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 1 Aug 2014
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 300 · (25) · Period of application: until 31 July 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.3; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)84 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 500 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (40 of 84)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates (E 200–219) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Adipic acid, adipates (E 355–357) as defined in European Union
- Polysorbates (E 432–436) as defined in European Union
- Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union
- Stearoyl-2-lactylates (E 481–482) as defined in European Union
- Sorbitan esters (E 491–495) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Annatto bixin
- Annatto norbixin
- Lycopene
- Lycopene
- Fumaric acid
- Fumaric acid
- Extracts of rosemary
- Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
- Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
- Karaya gum
- Octenyl succinic acid modified gum arabic
- Cassia gum
- Ammonium phosphatides
- Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
- Polyglycerol polyricinoleate
The remaining targets are listed on the substances page.
- EU food category: Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit based fillings covered by category 4.2.4 [05.4]
Depends on: eu food category code
Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 1 Aug 2014
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 500 · only decorations, coatings and sauces, except fillings Period of application: until 31 July 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)11 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 500 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (11 of 11)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Annatto bixin
- Annatto norbixin
- Lycopene
- Diphosphates
- Dimethyl polysiloxane
- EU food category: Batters [06.6]
Depends on: eu food category code
20 Jan 2010
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 500 · only batters for coating
Annex II rows, Part E, category 06.6; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)36 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (36 of 36)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Propionic acid, propionates (E 280–283) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA (E 310–320) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Polysorbates (E 432–436) as defined in European Union
- Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union
- Stearoyl-2-lactylates (E 481–482) as defined in European Union
- Sorbitan esters (E 491–495) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Annatto norbixin
- Lycopene
- Extracts of rosemary
- Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
- Diphosphates
- Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
- Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids
- Sodium aluminium phosphate acidic
- Sodium aluminium phosphate acidic
- Carnauba wax
- Acesulfame K
- Acesulfame K
- Aspartame
- Saccharins
- Saccharins
- Sucralose
- Sucralose
- Neohesperidine DC
- Neotame
- Neotame
- Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
- Polyglycitol syrup
- Advantame
- EU food category: Fine bakery wares [07.2]
Depends on: eu food category code
Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 1 Aug 2014
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 200 · (25) · Period of application: until 31 July 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 07.2; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)13 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 500 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (13 of 13)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates (E 200–202; 214–219) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Annatto bixin
- Annatto norbixin
- Lycopene
- Lycopene
- Sodium phosphates
- EU food category: Casings and coatings and decorations for meat [08.3.3]
Depends on: eu food category code
Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 1 Aug 2014
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 500 · only decorations and coatings except edible external coating of pasturmas Period of application: until 31 July 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 08.3.3; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)68 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 500 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (40 of 68)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin (E 160b) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in European Union
- Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 210–213) as defined in European Union
- Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 210–213) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Nitrates (E 251–252) as defined in European Union
- Nitrates (E 251–252) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Curcumin
- Curcumin
- Curcumin
- Tartrazine
- Tartrazine
- Tartrazine
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Carminic acid, Carmine
- Carminic acid, Carmine
- Carminic acid, Carmine
- Azorubine, Carmoisine
- Azorubine, Carmoisine
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Allura Red AC
- Green S
- Green S
- Brilliant Black PN
- Brilliant Black PN
- Brilliant Black PN
- Annatto bixin
- Annatto bixin
The remaining targets are listed on the substances page.
- EU food category: Processed fish and fishery products including mollusks and crustaceans [09.2]
Depends on: eu food category code
Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 9 Oct 2025
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 500 · (84) · only surimi and similar products and salmon substitutes based on Theragra chalcogramma, Pollachius virens and Clupea harengus
Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.2; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)12 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 300 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (12 of 12)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Amaranth
- Amaranth
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Lycopene
- Boric acid
- Sodium tetraborate (borax)
- Erythorbic acid
- Sodium erythorbate
- EU food category: Fish roe [09.3]
Depends on: eu food category code
Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 1 Aug 2014
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 300 · (86) · except Sturgeons' eggs (Caviar)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.3; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)11 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 500 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (11 of 11)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT (E 310–321) as defined in European Union
- Silicon dioxide – silicates (E 551–553) as defined in European Union
- Silicon dioxide – silicates (E 551–559) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Lycopene
- Extracts of rosemary
- EU food category: Seasonings and condiments [12.2.2]
Depends on: eu food category code
Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 1 Aug 2014
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 500 · only seasonings, for example curry powder, tandoori Period of application: until 31 July 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.2.2; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)- Ban
Food additive, or food containing it, whose use does not comply with Regulation 1333/2008
Banned
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- Applies when
- A food additive is present
Depends on: food additive present
- Effective
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.
- Source
“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)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Adipic acid, adipates (E 355–357) as defined in European Union
- Polysorbates (E 432–436) as defined in European Union
- Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union
- Stearoyl-2-lactylates (E 481–482) as defined in European Union
- Sorbitan esters (E 491–495) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Annatto bixin
- Annatto norbixin
- Lycopene
- Fumaric acid
- Succinic acid
- Karaya gum
- Cassia gum
- Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
- Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids
- Acesulfame K
- Aspartame
- Cyclamates
- Saccharins
- Sucralose
- Thaumatin
- Neohesperidine DC
- Neotame
- Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
- Advantame
- Applies when
- EU food category: Flavoured fermented milk products including heat-treated products [01.4]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 1 Aug 2014
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 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)
- LimitFood 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.
- Applies when
- EU food category: Other creams [01.6.3]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
In force since 20 Jan 2010
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 20 Jan 2010
Art. 35: applies from 20 January 2010; Annex II as consolidated 2026-08-18, amendment dates of single rows not tracked.
- Source
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)
- LimitPhosphoric 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)
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- Applies when
- EU food category: Other creams [01.6.3]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
In force since 20 Jan 2010
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 20 Jan 2010
Art. 35: applies from 20 January 2010; Annex II as consolidated 2026-08-18, amendment dates of single rows not tracked.
- Source
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)
- LimitSucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union
Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis)
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- Applies when
- EU food category: Other creams [01.6.3]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
In force since 20 Jan 2010
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 20 Jan 2010
Art. 35: applies from 20 January 2010; Annex II as consolidated 2026-08-18, amendment dates of single rows not tracked.
- Source
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)
- LimitQuinoline Yellow
Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis)
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
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- Applies when
- EU food category: Other creams [01.6.3]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
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.
- Source
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)
- LimitSunset 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.
- Applies when
- EU food category: Other creams [01.6.3]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
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.
- Source
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)
- LimitPonceau 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.
- Applies when
- EU food category: Other creams [01.6.3]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
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.
- Source
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)
- LimitNisin
Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis)
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- Applies when
- EU food category: Other creams [01.6.3]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
In force since 20 Jan 2010
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 20 Jan 2010
Art. 35: applies from 20 January 2010; Annex II as consolidated 2026-08-18, amendment dates of single rows not tracked.
- Source
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)
- LimitFood colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
Limit 150 mg/kg (content basis)
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- Applies when
- EU food category: Unripened cheese excluding products falling in category 16 [01.7.1]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
In force since 20 Jan 2010
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 20 Jan 2010
Art. 35: applies from 20 January 2010; Annex II as consolidated 2026-08-18, amendment dates of single rows not tracked.
- Source
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)
- LimitSorbic 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).
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- Applies when
- EU food category: Unripened cheese excluding products falling in category 16 [01.7.1]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
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.
- Source
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)
- LimitPhosphoric 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)
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- Applies when
- EU food category: Unripened cheese excluding products falling in category 16 [01.7.1]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
In force since 20 Jan 2010
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 20 Jan 2010
Art. 35: applies from 20 January 2010; Annex II as consolidated 2026-08-18, amendment dates of single rows not tracked.
- Source
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)
- LimitNisin
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.
- Applies when
- EU food category: Unripened cheese excluding products falling in category 16 [01.7.1]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
In force since 20 Jan 2010
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 20 Jan 2010
Art. 35: applies from 20 January 2010; Annex II as consolidated 2026-08-18, amendment dates of single rows not tracked.
- Source
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)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Silicon dioxide – silicates (E 551–553) as defined in European Union
- Silicon dioxide – silicates (E 551–559) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in European Union
- Nitrates (E 251–252) as defined in European Union
- Nitrates (E 251–252) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Carminic acid, Carmine
- Annatto norbixin
- Nisin
- Applies when
- EU food category: Cheese products (excluding products falling in category 16) [01.7.6]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 9 Oct 2026
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 100 · only 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)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Polysorbates (E 432–436) as defined in European Union
- Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union
- Sorbitan esters (E 491–495) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Annatto norbixin
- Lycopene
- Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
- Cassia gum
- Polyglycerol polyricinoleate
- Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids
- Acesulfame K
- Aspartame
- Saccharins
- Sucralose
- Thaumatin
- Neohesperidine DC
- Neotame
- Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
- Polyglycitol syrup
- Advantame
- Applies when
- EU food category: Edible ices [03]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 29 Nov 2012
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 150 · (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)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in European Union
- Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 210–213) as defined in European Union
- Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 210–213) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Polysorbates (E 432–436) as defined in European Union
- Stearoyl-2-lactylates (E 481–482) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Curcumin
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Carminic acid, Carmine
- Carminic acid, Carmine
- Azorubine, Carmoisine
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Allura Red AC
- Patent Blue V
- Brilliant Blue FCF
- Beta-apo-8′-carotenal (C 30)
- Extracts of rosemary
- Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
- Acesulfame K
- Aspartame
- Cyclamates
- Saccharins
- Saccharins
- Sucralose
- Neohesperidine DC
- Neotame
- Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
- Advantame
- Applies when
- EU food category: Fruit and vegetable preparations excluding compote [04.2.4.1]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 23 Jul 2012
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 200 · 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)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates (E 200–219) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Polysorbates (E 432–436) as defined in European Union
- Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union
- Stearoyl-2-lactylates (E 481–482) as defined in European Union
- Sorbitan esters (E 491–495) as defined in European Union
- Aluminium sulphates (E 520–523) as defined in European Union
- Aluminium sulphates (E 520–523) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Quinoline Yellow
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Annatto bixin
- Annatto norbixin
- Lycopene
- Fumaric acid
- Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
- Ammonium phosphatides
- Glycerol esters of wood rosins
- Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
- Polyglycerol polyricinoleate
The remaining targets are listed on the substances page.
- Applies when
- EU food category: Other confectionery including breath refreshening microsweets [05.2]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 1 Aug 2014
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 300 · (25) · except candied fruit and vegetables Period of application: until 31 July 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- Limit x 42
42 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 300 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (40 of 42)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT (E 310–321) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Polysorbates (E 432–436) as defined in European Union
- Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union
- Stearoyl-2-lactylates (E 481–482) as defined in European Union
- Sorbitan esters (E 491–495) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Lycopene
- Fumaric acid
- Extracts of rosemary
- Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
- Karaya gum
- Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
- Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids
- Zinc acetate
- Dimethyl polysiloxane
- Carnauba wax
- Hydrogenated poly-1-decene
- Carbamide
- Acesulfame K
- Acesulfame K
- Aspartame
- Aspartame
- Saccharins
- Sucralose
- Sucralose
- Thaumatin
- Thaumatin
- Neohesperidine DC
- Neohesperidine DC
- Neotame
- Neotame
- Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
- Polyglycitol syrup
The remaining targets are listed on the substances page.
- Applies when
- EU food category: Chewing gum [05.3]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 1 Aug 2014
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 300 · (25) · Period of application: until 31 July 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.3; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- Limit x 84
84 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 500 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (40 of 84)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates (E 200–219) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Adipic acid, adipates (E 355–357) as defined in European Union
- Polysorbates (E 432–436) as defined in European Union
- Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union
- Stearoyl-2-lactylates (E 481–482) as defined in European Union
- Sorbitan esters (E 491–495) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Annatto bixin
- Annatto norbixin
- Lycopene
- Lycopene
- Fumaric acid
- Fumaric acid
- Extracts of rosemary
- Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
- Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
- Karaya gum
- Octenyl succinic acid modified gum arabic
- Cassia gum
- Ammonium phosphatides
- Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
- Polyglycerol polyricinoleate
The remaining targets are listed on the substances page.
- Applies when
- EU food category: Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit based fillings covered by category 4.2.4 [05.4]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 1 Aug 2014
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 500 · only decorations, coatings and sauces, except fillings Period of application: until 31 July 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- Limit x 11
11 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 500 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (11 of 11)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Annatto bixin
- Annatto norbixin
- Lycopene
- Diphosphates
- Dimethyl polysiloxane
- Applies when
- EU food category: Batters [06.6]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
20 Jan 2010
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 500 · only batters for coating
Annex II rows, Part E, category 06.6; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- Limit x 36
36 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (36 of 36)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Propionic acid, propionates (E 280–283) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA (E 310–320) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Polysorbates (E 432–436) as defined in European Union
- Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union
- Stearoyl-2-lactylates (E 481–482) as defined in European Union
- Sorbitan esters (E 491–495) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Annatto norbixin
- Lycopene
- Extracts of rosemary
- Propane-1, 2-diol alginate
- Diphosphates
- Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids
- Propane-1,2-diol esters of fatty acids
- Sodium aluminium phosphate acidic
- Sodium aluminium phosphate acidic
- Carnauba wax
- Acesulfame K
- Acesulfame K
- Aspartame
- Saccharins
- Saccharins
- Sucralose
- Sucralose
- Neohesperidine DC
- Neotame
- Neotame
- Salt of aspartame-acesulfame
- Polyglycitol syrup
- Advantame
- Applies when
- EU food category: Fine bakery wares [07.2]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 1 Aug 2014
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 200 · (25) · Period of application: until 31 July 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 07.2; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- Limit x 13
13 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 500 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (13 of 13)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates (E 200–202; 214–219) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Annatto bixin
- Annatto norbixin
- Lycopene
- Lycopene
- Sodium phosphates
- Applies when
- EU food category: Casings and coatings and decorations for meat [08.3.3]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 1 Aug 2014
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 500 · only decorations and coatings except edible external coating of pasturmas Period of application: until 31 July 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 08.3.3; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- Limit x 68
68 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 500 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (40 of 68)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin (E 160b) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in European Union
- Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 210–213) as defined in European Union
- Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 210–213) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Nitrates (E 251–252) as defined in European Union
- Nitrates (E 251–252) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in European Union
- Steviol glycosides (E 960a–960d) as defined in European Union
- Curcumin
- Curcumin
- Curcumin
- Tartrazine
- Tartrazine
- Tartrazine
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Carminic acid, Carmine
- Carminic acid, Carmine
- Carminic acid, Carmine
- Azorubine, Carmoisine
- Azorubine, Carmoisine
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Allura Red AC
- Green S
- Green S
- Brilliant Black PN
- Brilliant Black PN
- Brilliant Black PN
- Annatto bixin
- Annatto bixin
The remaining targets are listed on the substances page.
- Applies when
- EU food category: Processed fish and fishery products including mollusks and crustaceans [09.2]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 9 Oct 2025
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 500 · (84) · only surimi and similar products and salmon substitutes based on Theragra chalcogramma, Pollachius virens and Clupea harengus
Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.2; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- Limit x 12
12 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 300 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (12 of 12)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S
- Amaranth
- Amaranth
- Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A
- Lycopene
- Boric acid
- Sodium tetraborate (borax)
- Erythorbic acid
- Sodium erythorbate
- Applies when
- EU food category: Fish roe [09.3]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 1 Aug 2014
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 300 · (86) · except Sturgeons' eggs (Caviar)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.3; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- Limit x 11
11 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 500 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (11 of 11)
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
- Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT (E 310–321) as defined in European Union
- Silicon dioxide – silicates (E 551–553) as defined in European Union
- Silicon dioxide – silicates (E 551–559) as defined in European Union
- Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union
- Quinoline Yellow
- Lycopene
- Extracts of rosemary
- Applies when
- EU food category: Seasonings and condiments [12.2.2]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 1 Aug 2014
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 500 · only seasonings, for example curry powder, tandoori Period of application: until 31 July 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.2.2; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
Categories
Categories with rules
The product categories with the most rules here, sub-categories included.
Smaller groups, fewer than 164 rules each
Sources
Sources
Where the rules come from, and when we last checked each source.
- ECHA CHEM substance API: sample record for CAS 80-05-7 (bisphenol A)(opens in a new tab)ECHA · Register (JSON)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 batteries and waste batteries, consolidated 2026-08-13 (CELEX 02023R1542-20260813)(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Directive 2006/66/EC batteries and accumulators, last consolidation 2018-07-04 (CELEX 02006L0066-20180704)(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Council Directive 84/500/EEC ceramic articles in contact with food (and 2025 revision, if adopted)(opens in a new tab)European Commission / EUR-Lex · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Directive (EU) 2022/2380 amending Directive 2014/53/EU (common charger for radio equipment), base OJ text(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: staticLast checked: Checked
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- Regulation (EU) 2024/2847 Cyber Resilience Act, consolidated 2024-11-20 (CELEX 02024R2847-20241120)(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/2021 electronic displays (ecodesign), consolidated 2021-05-01 (CELEX 02019R2021-20210501)(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Regulation (EU) 2025/2052 ecodesign requirements for external power supplies, wireless chargers, battery chargers and USB Type-C cables (repeals 2019/1782 from 2028-12-14), original OJ text(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Directive 2009/125/EC ecodesign framework for energy-related products, consolidated 2012-12-04 (CELEX 02009L0125-20121204)(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/2020 light sources and separate control gears (ecodesign), consolidated 2021-09-01 (CELEX 02019R2020-20210901)(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Regulation (EU) 2019/1782 external power supplies (ecodesign), base OJ text(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/826 standby, off mode and networked standby (ecodesign), consolidated 2025-11-24 (CELEX 02023R0826-20251124)(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Directive 2014/30/EU (EMC) consolidated 2026-05-30 (CELEX 02014L0030-20260530)(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2013 energy labelling of electronic displays, consolidated 2021-05-01 (CELEX 02019R2013-20210501)(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2019/2015 energy labelling of light sources, consolidated 2023-09-30 (CELEX 02019R2015-20230930)(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Regulation (EU) 2023/988 General Product Safety Regulation(opens in a new tab)European Commission / EUR-Lex · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Regulation (EU) No 168/2013 L-category vehicles, consolidated 2026-08-02 (CELEX 02013R0168-20260802)(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Directive 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive) consolidated 2026-05-30 (CELEX 02014L0035-20260530)(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Regulation (EU) 2025/40 PPWR (Article 5 PFAS in food-contact packaging)(opens in a new tab)European Commission / EUR-Lex · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- REACH Annex XVII restrictions list(opens in a new tab)ECHA / European Commission · Official list (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- REACH candidate list (SVHC)(opens in a new tab)ECHA · Official list (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Not checked yet
- Directive 2014/53/EU (Radio Equipment) consolidated 2026-05-30 (CELEX 02014L0053-20260530)(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/30 (RED Art. 3(3)(d),(e),(f) cybersecurity), consolidated 2023-10-27 (CELEX 02022R0030-20231027)(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 plastic materials and articles (Union list, Annex I)(opens in a new tab)European Commission / EUR-Lex · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked · 2 versions kept
- Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers, consolidated version 2025-04-01 (CELEX 02011R1169-20250401), with Annexes I-XV(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products, consolidated version 2026-05-18 (CELEX 02009R1223-20260518), with Annexes I-X(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Statute (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked · 2 versions kept
- Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives, consolidated version 2026-08-18 (CELEX 02008R1333-20260818), with Annexes I-V(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, consolidated version 2026-01-01 (CELEX 02002R0178-20260101)(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 on materials and articles intended to come into contact with food(opens in a new tab)European Commission / EUR-Lex · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked · 2 versions kept
- Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 of 26 July 2023 amending Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as regards labelling of fragrance allergens in cosmetic products (OJ L 188, 27.7.2023, p. 1)(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: staticLast checked: Checked
- Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in food, consolidated version 2026-08-19 (CELEX 02023R0915-20260819), with Annexes I-II(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked · 2 versions kept
- Regulation (EU) 2024/3190 (bisphenols in food-contact materials)(opens in a new tab)European Commission / EUR-Lex · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked · 2 versions kept
- Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS 2) consolidated 2026-07-01 (CELEX 02011L0065-20260701), with Annexes I-IV (Annex II substances; Annex III and IV exemptions with expiry dates)(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2024/232 amending RoHS Annex III (exemptions), base OJ text(opens in a new tab)European Commission (Publications Office, CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) weekly report list and details (XML)(opens in a new tab)European Commission · Enforcement feed (XML)Updates: weeklyLast checked: Checked · 5 versions kept
- Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE) consolidated 2024-04-08 (CELEX 02012L0019-20240408), with Annexes I-IX(opens in a new tab)European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR) · Regulation (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
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