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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 20251 area read · 6 not read yet
- retained food-contact framework (Reg. 1935/2004 as retained)
- GB plastic food-contact rules (retained Reg. 10/2011)
- GB ceramics rules
- UK REACH restrictions
- General Product Safety Regulations 2005
- Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988
- PSTI
Cosmetics and personal careMain sourcesfrom 19 Aug 20263 areas read · 3 not read yet
- retained and amended Reg. 1223/2009 Annexes II to VI and Art. 19 (legislation.gov.uk)
- retained Reg. 1223/2009 Arts. 4 to 13: UK Responsible Person, safety assessment and safety report, product information file, SCPN notification (legislation.gov.uk)
- Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1478): labelling language
- Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013 offences, penalties and enforcement powers
- differences between GB and Northern Ireland
- packaging rules, and the SPF and UVA testing approach for sunscreen claims (Recommendation 2006/647/EC)
Packaged food and beveragesMain sourcesfrom 13 Nov 20255 areas read · 9 not read yet
Great Britain food law as revised on legislation.gov.uk up to 13 Nov 2025.
- retained Reg. 1169/2011
- Reg. 1333/2008 and Reg. 178/2002 as amended for Great Britain (legislation.gov.uk)
- Food Information Regulations 2014 (SI 2014/1855)
- contaminants as retained Reg. 1881/2006
- GB food additive list (retained Reg. 1333/2008 Annex II as in force on 2024-06-28, the terms the FSA register preserves)
- GB food additive list changes after 2024-06-28 (Annex II was omitted from the revised legislation from 1 April 2025 by S.I. 2025/361; the FSA Register of Food Additive Authorisations holds later changes, for example the February 2026 steviol glycoside conditions E 960a-c)
- GB Annex III of Reg. 1333/2008 (additives in additives, enzymes, flavourings and nutrients)
- Northern Ireland (EU rules apply under the Windsor Framework)
- Scottish
- Welsh and Northern Irish regulations
- HFSS promotion and placement rules
- front-of-pack traffic-light guidance (voluntary)
- UK GM and claims registers
- import controls (IPAFFS)
Consumer electronics and small appliancesMain sourcesfrom 1 Jan 20257 areas read · 4 not read yet
- UKCA marking and Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regs 2016
- EMC Regs 2016
- Radio Equipment Regs 2017
- RoHS Regs 2012
- WEEE Regs 2013
- PSTI Act 2022 and Security Requirements Regs 2023
- Plugs and Sockets Regs 1994
- GB ecodesign (Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information Regs 2021)
- Northern Ireland EU-rule application
- GB REACH article duty
- producer compliance scheme fees
Batteries, e-bikes and power banksMain sourcesfrom 1 Jan 20254 areas read · 6 not read yet
- Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/890)
- Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles Regulations 1983 and 2015 amendment (250 W, 25 km/h) as made
- General Product Safety Regulations 2005
- power banks and battery chargers as electrical equipment: EMC Regulations 2016, Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016, Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 and WEEE Regulations 2013 (the electronics rules applied to these categories)
- GB lithium battery product-safety rules beyond the GPSR (no battery-specific instrument stored)
- revised consolidated text of SI 1983/1168 (only the text as first made is held, without later amendments)
- Pedal Cycles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1983, Road Vehicles Construction and Use for e-scooters
- Northern Ireland EU battery rule application
- producer compliance scheme fees
- SI 2008/2164 regs. 8 to 25 and SI 2009/890 enforcement, offences and scheme-approval Parts are not covered
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Food information must not be misleading
Must meet the conditions of Art. 7: food information must not be misleading as to characteristics, effects or properties
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
“Food information shall not be misleading, particularly: a as to the characteristics of the food and, in particular, as to its nature,”
Mandatory food information
Label required
Conspicuous place, easily visible, clearly legible and, where appropriate, indelible; not hidden, obscured or interrupted by other matter
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
“mandatory food information shall be marked in a conspicuous place in such a way as to be easily visible, clearly legible and, where appropriate, indelible”
Mandatory food information
Label required
Mandatory food information in English
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
“mandatory food information shall appear in English”
Nutrition declaration
Label required
Energy value and nutrient amounts per 100 g or per 100 ml
Exemptions (3)
Beverages containing more than 1,2 % by volume of alcohol: list of ingredients and nutrition declaration not mandatory
“shall not be mandatory for beverages containing more than 1,2 % by volume of alcohol”
Flavourings
“Flavourings”
Packaging or containers whose largest surface is under 10 cm2: only points (a), (c), (e) and (f) of Art. 9(1) are mandatory on the package or label
“less than 10 cm2 only the particulars listed in points (a), (c), (e) and (f) of Article 9(1) shall be mandatory”
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
In force since 13 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2016
Art. 55: point (l) of Art. 9(1) and Arts. 29-35 apply from 13 December 2016. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date that do not comply with point (l) may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
“shall be expressed per 100 g or per 100 ml”
Nutrition declaration
Label required
Art. 30(1) and (2) particulars in the same field of vision, presented together in a clear format
Exemptions (3)
Beverages containing more than 1,2 % by volume of alcohol: list of ingredients and nutrition declaration not mandatory
“shall not be mandatory for beverages containing more than 1,2 % by volume of alcohol”
Flavourings
“Flavourings”
Packaging or containers whose largest surface is under 10 cm2: only points (a), (c), (e) and (f) of Art. 9(1) are mandatory on the package or label
“less than 10 cm2 only the particulars listed in points (a), (c), (e) and (f) of Article 9(1) shall be mandatory”
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
In force since 13 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2016
Art. 55: point (l) of Art. 9(1) and Arts. 29-35 apply from 13 December 2016. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date that do not comply with point (l) may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
“shall be included in the same field of vision. They shall be presented together in a clear format”
Nutrition declaration
Label required
Tabular format with numbers aligned if space permits; otherwise linear format
Exemptions (3)
Beverages containing more than 1,2 % by volume of alcohol: list of ingredients and nutrition declaration not mandatory
“shall not be mandatory for beverages containing more than 1,2 % by volume of alcohol”
Flavourings
“Flavourings”
Packaging or containers whose largest surface is under 10 cm2: only points (a), (c), (e) and (f) of Art. 9(1) are mandatory on the package or label
“less than 10 cm2 only the particulars listed in points (a), (c), (e) and (f) of Article 9(1) shall be mandatory”
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
In force since 13 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2016
Art. 55: point (l) of Art. 9(1) and Arts. 29-35 apply from 13 December 2016. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date that do not comply with point (l) may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
“shall be presented, if space permits, in tabular format with the numbers aligned”
Non-prepacked food, allergens present
Label required
Allergen particulars of Art. 9(1)(c) for food offered without prepackaging, packed on the sales premises at the consumer's request or prepacked for direct sale
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
“the provision of the particulars specified in point (c) of Article 9(1) is mandatory”
Allergen present in the finished product
Label required
Any Annex II ingredient or processing aid (or derived substance) causing allergies or intolerances still present in the finished product, even in altered form
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted. The 14 Annex II allergen groups are cereals containing gluten to molluscs; the Annex II list text defining their exceptions is read from the published text and not covered by ClaraDB.
“any ingredient or processing aid listed in Annex II or derived from a substance or product listed in Annex II causing allergies or intolerances”
Prepacked food, largest surface 80 cm2 or more
Label required
Mandatory particulars of Art. 9(1) in characters with an x-height of at least 1.2 mm
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold prepacked
- Largest package surface area at least 80 cm2
Depends on: sold prepacked, small package area cm2
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted. The 1.2 mm rule applies to packages whose largest surface is 80 cm2 or more; Art. 13(3) sets 0.9 mm below 80 cm2.
“the mandatory particulars listed in Article 9(1) shall be printed on the package or on the label in such a way as to ensure clear legibility”
Prepacked food, largest surface under 80 cm2
Label required
Mandatory particulars of Art. 9(1) in characters with an x-height of at least 0.9 mm
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold prepacked
- Largest package surface area below 80 cm2
Depends on: sold prepacked, small package area cm2
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
“the largest surface of which has an area of less than 80 cm2, the x-height of the font size referred to in paragraph 2 shall be equal to or greater than 0,9 mm”
Prepacked food
Label required
Name of the food, net quantity and alcoholic strength in the same field of vision
Exemptions (2)
Not applicable to reusable glass bottles (Art. 16(1)) and packages under 10 cm2 (Art. 16(2))
“Paragraph 5 of this Article shall not apply in the cases specified in Article 16(1) and (2)”
Art. 16(2): packaging under 10 cm2 carries only points (a), (c), (e), (f) of Art. 9(1)
“packaging or containers the largest surface of which has an area of less than 10 cm2”
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold prepacked
- Reusable indelibly marked glass bottle without label: no
Depends on: sold prepacked, glass bottle reusable unlabelled
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
“The particulars listed in points (a), (e) and (k) of Article 9(1) shall appear in the same field of vision”
Name or business name and address of the food business operator
Label required
Name or business name and address of the food business operator
Exemptions (3)
Packaging or containers whose largest surface is under 10 cm2: only points (a), (c), (e) and (f) of Art. 9(1) are mandatory on the package or label
“less than 10 cm2 only the particulars listed in points (a), (c), (e) and (f) of Article 9(1) shall be mandatory”
Indelibly marked reusable glass bottles with no label, ring or collar: only points (a), (c), (e), (f) and (l) of Art. 9(1) are mandatory
“only the particulars listed in points (a), (c), (e), (f) and (l) of Article 9(1) shall be mandatory”
Art. 16(2): packaging under 10 cm2 carries only points (a), (c), (e), (f) of Art. 9(1)
“packaging or containers the largest surface of which has an area of less than 10 cm2”
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold prepacked
- Reusable indelibly marked glass bottle without label: no
Depends on: sold prepacked, glass bottle reusable unlabelled
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
“the name or business name and address of the food business operator referred to in Article 8(1)”
Country of origin or place of provenance where Art. 26 provides for it
Label required
Country of origin or place of provenance where provided for in Art. 26
Exemptions (1)
Art. 16(2): packaging under 10 cm2 carries only points (a), (c), (e), (f) of Art. 9(1)
“packaging or containers the largest surface of which has an area of less than 10 cm2”
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold prepacked
- Reusable indelibly marked glass bottle without label: no
Depends on: sold prepacked, glass bottle reusable unlabelled
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
“the country of origin or place of provenance where provided for in Article 26”
Prepacked food sold at a distance
Disclosure to online listing
Mandatory food information, except the date of minimum durability or use by date, available before purchase on the distance-selling material or by other clearly identified means
Exemptions (1)
Not applicable to automatic vending machines or automated commercial premises
“Point (a) of paragraph 1 shall not apply to foods offered for sale by means of automatic vending machines or automated commercial premises”
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold online
- Sold prepacked
Depends on: whether it is sold online, sold prepacked
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
“mandatory food information, except the particulars provided in point (f) of Article 9(1), shall be available before the purchase is concluded”
Prepacked food sold at a distance
Disclosure to consumer
All mandatory particulars available at the moment of delivery
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold online
- Sold prepacked
Depends on: whether it is sold online, sold prepacked
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
“all mandatory particulars shall be available at the moment of delivery”
Name of the food
Must meet the conditions of Name of the food not replaced by a name protected as intellectual property, a brand name or a fancy name
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold prepacked
Depends on: sold prepacked
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
“The name of the food shall not be replaced with a name protected as intellectual property, brand name or fancy name”
Voluntary food information
Must meet the conditions of Art. 36(1): voluntary information of the kinds in Arts. 9 and 10 complies with Sections 2 and 3 of Chapter IV
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold prepacked
Depends on: sold prepacked
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
“such information shall comply with the requirements laid down in Sections 2 and 3 of Chapter IV”
Voluntary food information
Must meet the conditions of Art. 36(2): voluntary information is not misleading, ambiguous or confusing and is based on scientific data where appropriate
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold prepacked
Depends on: sold prepacked
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
“it shall not be ambiguous or confusing for the consumer”
Voluntary food information
Must meet the conditions of Art. 37: voluntary information not displayed to the detriment of the space for mandatory information
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold prepacked
Depends on: sold prepacked
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
“Voluntary food information shall not be displayed to the detriment of the space available for mandatory food information”
List of ingredients
Label required
Heading including the word ‘ingredients’; all ingredients in descending order of weight at the time of use in manufacture
Exemptions (8)
Fresh fruit and vegetables, including potatoes, which have not been peeled, cut or similarly treated
“fresh fruit and vegetables, including potatoes, which have not been peeled, cut or similarly treated”
Carbonated water, the description of which indicates that it has been carbonated
“carbonated water, the description of which indicates that it has been carbonated”
Fermentation vinegars derived exclusively from a single basic product, with no other ingredient added
“fermentation vinegars derived exclusively from a single basic product, provided that no other ingredient has been added”
Cheese, butter, fermented milk and cream with no ingredient added other than those listed
“cheese, butter, fermented milk and cream, to which no ingredient has been added other than lactic products”
Foods consisting of a single ingredient where the name of the food is identical to the ingredient name or identifies it
“foods consisting of a single ingredient”
Beverages containing more than 1,2 % by volume of alcohol: list of ingredients and nutrition declaration not mandatory
“shall not be mandatory for beverages containing more than 1,2 % by volume of alcohol”
Art. 16(4): ingredients list and nutrition declaration not mandatory for beverages over 1.2 % vol
“beverages containing more than 1,2 % by volume of alcohol”
Art. 16(2): packaging under 10 cm2 carries only points (a), (c), (e), (f) of Art. 9(1)
“packaging or containers the largest surface of which has an area of less than 10 cm2”
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold prepacked
- Reusable indelibly marked glass bottle without label: no
- List of ingredients is present
Depends on: sold prepacked, glass bottle reusable unlabelled, list of ingredients present
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
“The list of ingredients shall be headed or preceded by a suitable heading which consists of or includes the word ‘ingredients’”
List of ingredients
Label required
List of ingredients
Exemptions (10)
Packaging or containers whose largest surface is under 10 cm2: only points (a), (c), (e) and (f) of Art. 9(1) are mandatory on the package or label
“less than 10 cm2 only the particulars listed in points (a), (c), (e) and (f) of Article 9(1) shall be mandatory”
Indelibly marked reusable glass bottles with no label, ring or collar: only points (a), (c), (e), (f) and (l) of Art. 9(1) are mandatory
“only the particulars listed in points (a), (c), (e), (f) and (l) of Article 9(1) shall be mandatory”
Fresh fruit and vegetables, including potatoes, which have not been peeled, cut or similarly treated
“fresh fruit and vegetables, including potatoes, which have not been peeled, cut or similarly treated”
Carbonated water, the description of which indicates that it has been carbonated
“carbonated water, the description of which indicates that it has been carbonated”
Fermentation vinegars derived exclusively from a single basic product, with no other ingredient added
“fermentation vinegars derived exclusively from a single basic product, provided that no other ingredient has been added”
Cheese, butter, fermented milk and cream with no ingredient added other than those listed
“cheese, butter, fermented milk and cream, to which no ingredient has been added other than lactic products”
Foods consisting of a single ingredient where the name of the food is identical to the ingredient name or identifies it
“foods consisting of a single ingredient”
Beverages containing more than 1,2 % by volume of alcohol: list of ingredients and nutrition declaration not mandatory
“shall not be mandatory for beverages containing more than 1,2 % by volume of alcohol”
Art. 16(4): ingredients list and nutrition declaration not mandatory for beverages over 1.2 % vol
“beverages containing more than 1,2 % by volume of alcohol”
Art. 16(2): packaging under 10 cm2 carries only points (a), (c), (e), (f) of Art. 9(1)
“packaging or containers the largest surface of which has an area of less than 10 cm2”
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold prepacked
- Reusable indelibly marked glass bottle without label: no
- List of ingredients is present
Depends on: sold prepacked, glass bottle reusable unlabelled, list of ingredients present
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
“the list of ingredients”
List of ingredients
Label required
Engineered nanomaterial ingredients clearly indicated, with the word ‘nano’ in brackets after the name
Exemptions (2)
Art. 16(4): ingredients list and nutrition declaration not mandatory for beverages over 1.2 % vol
“beverages containing more than 1,2 % by volume of alcohol”
Art. 16(2): packaging under 10 cm2 carries only points (a), (c), (e), (f) of Art. 9(1)
“packaging or containers the largest surface of which has an area of less than 10 cm2”
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold prepacked
- Reusable indelibly marked glass bottle without label: no
- List of ingredients is present
- Contains an engineered nanomaterial ingredient
Depends on: sold prepacked, glass bottle reusable unlabelled, list of ingredients present, engineered nanomaterial ingredient
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
“All ingredients present in the form of engineered nanomaterials shall be clearly indicated in the list of ingredients”
Allergens present in the finished product
Label required
Annex II allergen indicated in the list of ingredients with a clear reference to its Annex II name
Exemptions (1)
Not required where the name of the food clearly refers to the substance or product concerned
“shall not be required in cases where the name of the food clearly refers to the substance or product concerned”
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- List of ingredients is present
- The name of the food clearly refers to the allergenic substance: no
Depends on: list of ingredients present, name of food refers to allergen
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
“they shall be indicated in the list of ingredients in accordance with the rules laid down in Article 18(1), with a clear reference to the name of the substance or product as listed in Annex II”
Allergens present in the finished product
Label required
Annex II substance name emphasised through a typeset that distinguishes it from the rest of the list of ingredients (font, style or background colour)
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- List of ingredients is present
- The name of the food clearly refers to the allergenic substance: no
Depends on: list of ingredients present, name of food refers to allergen
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
“the name of the substance or product as listed in Annex II shall be emphasised through a typeset that clearly distinguishes it from the rest of the list of ingredients”
Allergens present in the finished product, no list of ingredients
Label required
The word ‘contains’ followed by the Annex II name of the substance or product
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Allergens it contains: Cereals containing gluten or Crustaceans or Eggs or Fish or Peanuts or Soy or Milk or Tree nuts or Celery or Mustard or Sesame or Sulphites or Lupin or Molluscs
Depends on: allergens present
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
“In the absence of a list of ingredients, the indication of the particulars referred to in point (c) of Article 9(1) shall comprise the word ‘contains’ followed by the name of the substance or product as listed in Annex II”
- Conformity
Food information must not be misleading
Must meet the conditions of Art. 7: food information must not be misleading as to characteristics, effects or properties
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
- Source
“Food information shall not be misleading, particularly: a as to the characteristics of the food and, in particular, as to its nature,”
Art. 7(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 as retained (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Mandatory food information
Label required
Conspicuous place, easily visible, clearly legible and, where appropriate, indelible; not hidden, obscured or interrupted by other matter
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
- Source
“mandatory food information shall be marked in a conspicuous place in such a way as to be easily visible, clearly legible and, where appropriate, indelible”
Art. 13(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Mandatory food information
Label required
Mandatory food information in English
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
- Source
“mandatory food information shall appear in English”
Art. 15(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Nutrition declaration
Label required
Energy value and nutrient amounts per 100 g or per 100 ml
Exemptions (3)
Beverages containing more than 1,2 % by volume of alcohol: list of ingredients and nutrition declaration not mandatory
“shall not be mandatory for beverages containing more than 1,2 % by volume of alcohol”
Art. 16(4) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Flavourings
“Flavourings”
Annex V point 10 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Packaging or containers whose largest surface is under 10 cm2: only points (a), (c), (e) and (f) of Art. 9(1) are mandatory on the package or label
“less than 10 cm2 only the particulars listed in points (a), (c), (e) and (f) of Article 9(1) shall be mandatory”
Art. 16(2) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2016
Art. 55: point (l) of Art. 9(1) and Arts. 29-35 apply from 13 December 2016. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date that do not comply with point (l) may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
- Source
“shall be expressed per 100 g or per 100 ml”
Art. 32(2) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Nutrition declaration
Label required
Art. 30(1) and (2) particulars in the same field of vision, presented together in a clear format
Exemptions (3)
Beverages containing more than 1,2 % by volume of alcohol: list of ingredients and nutrition declaration not mandatory
“shall not be mandatory for beverages containing more than 1,2 % by volume of alcohol”
Art. 16(4) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Flavourings
“Flavourings”
Annex V point 10 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Packaging or containers whose largest surface is under 10 cm2: only points (a), (c), (e) and (f) of Art. 9(1) are mandatory on the package or label
“less than 10 cm2 only the particulars listed in points (a), (c), (e) and (f) of Article 9(1) shall be mandatory”
Art. 16(2) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2016
Art. 55: point (l) of Art. 9(1) and Arts. 29-35 apply from 13 December 2016. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date that do not comply with point (l) may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
- Source
“shall be included in the same field of vision. They shall be presented together in a clear format”
Art. 34(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Nutrition declaration
Label required
Tabular format with numbers aligned if space permits; otherwise linear format
Exemptions (3)
Beverages containing more than 1,2 % by volume of alcohol: list of ingredients and nutrition declaration not mandatory
“shall not be mandatory for beverages containing more than 1,2 % by volume of alcohol”
Art. 16(4) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Flavourings
“Flavourings”
Annex V point 10 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Packaging or containers whose largest surface is under 10 cm2: only points (a), (c), (e) and (f) of Art. 9(1) are mandatory on the package or label
“less than 10 cm2 only the particulars listed in points (a), (c), (e) and (f) of Article 9(1) shall be mandatory”
Art. 16(2) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2016
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2016
Art. 55: point (l) of Art. 9(1) and Arts. 29-35 apply from 13 December 2016. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date that do not comply with point (l) may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
- Source
“shall be presented, if space permits, in tabular format with the numbers aligned”
Art. 34(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Non-prepacked food, allergens present
Label required
Allergen particulars of Art. 9(1)(c) for food offered without prepackaging, packed on the sales premises at the consumer's request or prepacked for direct sale
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
- Source
“the provision of the particulars specified in point (c) of Article 9(1) is mandatory”
Art. 44(1)(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Allergen present in the finished product
Label required
Any Annex II ingredient or processing aid (or derived substance) causing allergies or intolerances still present in the finished product, even in altered form
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted. The 14 Annex II allergen groups are cereals containing gluten to molluscs; the Annex II list text defining their exceptions is read from the published text and not covered by ClaraDB.
- Source
“any ingredient or processing aid listed in Annex II or derived from a substance or product listed in Annex II causing allergies or intolerances”
Art. 9(1)(c) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Prepacked food, largest surface 80 cm2 or more
Label required
Mandatory particulars of Art. 9(1) in characters with an x-height of at least 1.2 mm
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold prepacked
- Largest package surface area at least 80 cm2
Depends on: sold prepacked, small package area cm2
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted. The 1.2 mm rule applies to packages whose largest surface is 80 cm2 or more; Art. 13(3) sets 0.9 mm below 80 cm2.
- Source
“the mandatory particulars listed in Article 9(1) shall be printed on the package or on the label in such a way as to ensure clear legibility”
Art. 13(2) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Prepacked food, largest surface under 80 cm2
Label required
Mandatory particulars of Art. 9(1) in characters with an x-height of at least 0.9 mm
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold prepacked
- Largest package surface area below 80 cm2
Depends on: sold prepacked, small package area cm2
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
- Source
“the largest surface of which has an area of less than 80 cm2, the x-height of the font size referred to in paragraph 2 shall be equal to or greater than 0,9 mm”
Art. 13(3) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Prepacked food
Label required
Name of the food, net quantity and alcoholic strength in the same field of vision
Exemptions (2)
Not applicable to reusable glass bottles (Art. 16(1)) and packages under 10 cm2 (Art. 16(2))
“Paragraph 5 of this Article shall not apply in the cases specified in Article 16(1) and (2)”
Art. 13(6) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Art. 16(2): packaging under 10 cm2 carries only points (a), (c), (e), (f) of Art. 9(1)
“packaging or containers the largest surface of which has an area of less than 10 cm2”
Art. 16(2) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold prepacked
- Reusable indelibly marked glass bottle without label: no
Depends on: sold prepacked, glass bottle reusable unlabelled
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
- Source
“The particulars listed in points (a), (e) and (k) of Article 9(1) shall appear in the same field of vision”
Art. 13(5) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Name or business name and address of the food business operator
Label required
Name or business name and address of the food business operator
Exemptions (3)
Packaging or containers whose largest surface is under 10 cm2: only points (a), (c), (e) and (f) of Art. 9(1) are mandatory on the package or label
“less than 10 cm2 only the particulars listed in points (a), (c), (e) and (f) of Article 9(1) shall be mandatory”
Art. 16(2) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Indelibly marked reusable glass bottles with no label, ring or collar: only points (a), (c), (e), (f) and (l) of Art. 9(1) are mandatory
“only the particulars listed in points (a), (c), (e), (f) and (l) of Article 9(1) shall be mandatory”
Art. 16(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Art. 16(2): packaging under 10 cm2 carries only points (a), (c), (e), (f) of Art. 9(1)
“packaging or containers the largest surface of which has an area of less than 10 cm2”
Art. 16(2) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold prepacked
- Reusable indelibly marked glass bottle without label: no
Depends on: sold prepacked, glass bottle reusable unlabelled
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
- Source
“the name or business name and address of the food business operator referred to in Article 8(1)”
Art. 9(1)(h) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Country of origin or place of provenance where Art. 26 provides for it
Label required
Country of origin or place of provenance where provided for in Art. 26
Exemptions (1)
Art. 16(2): packaging under 10 cm2 carries only points (a), (c), (e), (f) of Art. 9(1)
“packaging or containers the largest surface of which has an area of less than 10 cm2”
Art. 16(2) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold prepacked
- Reusable indelibly marked glass bottle without label: no
Depends on: sold prepacked, glass bottle reusable unlabelled
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
- Source
“the country of origin or place of provenance where provided for in Article 26”
Art. 9(1)(i) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
- Disclosure
Prepacked food sold at a distance
Disclosure to online listing
Mandatory food information, except the date of minimum durability or use by date, available before purchase on the distance-selling material or by other clearly identified means
Exemptions (1)
Not applicable to automatic vending machines or automated commercial premises
“Point (a) of paragraph 1 shall not apply to foods offered for sale by means of automatic vending machines or automated commercial premises”
Art. 14(3) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold online
- Sold prepacked
Depends on: whether it is sold online, sold prepacked
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
- Source
“mandatory food information, except the particulars provided in point (f) of Article 9(1), shall be available before the purchase is concluded”
Art. 14(1)(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
- Disclosure
Prepacked food sold at a distance
Disclosure to consumer
All mandatory particulars available at the moment of delivery
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold online
- Sold prepacked
Depends on: whether it is sold online, sold prepacked
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
- Source
“all mandatory particulars shall be available at the moment of delivery”
Art. 14(1)(b) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Name of the food
Must meet the conditions of Name of the food not replaced by a name protected as intellectual property, a brand name or a fancy name
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold prepacked
Depends on: sold prepacked
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
- Source
“The name of the food shall not be replaced with a name protected as intellectual property, brand name or fancy name”
Art. 17(4) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Voluntary food information
Must meet the conditions of Art. 36(1): voluntary information of the kinds in Arts. 9 and 10 complies with Sections 2 and 3 of Chapter IV
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold prepacked
Depends on: sold prepacked
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
- Source
“such information shall comply with the requirements laid down in Sections 2 and 3 of Chapter IV”
Art. 36(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Voluntary food information
Must meet the conditions of Art. 36(2): voluntary information is not misleading, ambiguous or confusing and is based on scientific data where appropriate
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold prepacked
Depends on: sold prepacked
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
- Source
“it shall not be ambiguous or confusing for the consumer”
Art. 36(2) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Voluntary food information
Must meet the conditions of Art. 37: voluntary information not displayed to the detriment of the space for mandatory information
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold prepacked
Depends on: sold prepacked
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
- Source
“Voluntary food information shall not be displayed to the detriment of the space available for mandatory food information”
Art. 37 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
List of ingredients
Label required
Heading including the word ‘ingredients’; all ingredients in descending order of weight at the time of use in manufacture
Exemptions (8)
Fresh fruit and vegetables, including potatoes, which have not been peeled, cut or similarly treated
“fresh fruit and vegetables, including potatoes, which have not been peeled, cut or similarly treated”
Art. 19(1)(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Carbonated water, the description of which indicates that it has been carbonated
“carbonated water, the description of which indicates that it has been carbonated”
Art. 19(1)(b) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Fermentation vinegars derived exclusively from a single basic product, with no other ingredient added
“fermentation vinegars derived exclusively from a single basic product, provided that no other ingredient has been added”
Art. 19(1)(c) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Cheese, butter, fermented milk and cream with no ingredient added other than those listed
“cheese, butter, fermented milk and cream, to which no ingredient has been added other than lactic products”
Art. 19(1)(d) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Foods consisting of a single ingredient where the name of the food is identical to the ingredient name or identifies it
“foods consisting of a single ingredient”
Art. 19(1)(e) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Beverages containing more than 1,2 % by volume of alcohol: list of ingredients and nutrition declaration not mandatory
“shall not be mandatory for beverages containing more than 1,2 % by volume of alcohol”
Art. 16(4) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Art. 16(4): ingredients list and nutrition declaration not mandatory for beverages over 1.2 % vol
“beverages containing more than 1,2 % by volume of alcohol”
Art. 16(4) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Art. 16(2): packaging under 10 cm2 carries only points (a), (c), (e), (f) of Art. 9(1)
“packaging or containers the largest surface of which has an area of less than 10 cm2”
Art. 16(2) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold prepacked
- Reusable indelibly marked glass bottle without label: no
- List of ingredients is present
Depends on: sold prepacked, glass bottle reusable unlabelled, list of ingredients present
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
- Source
“The list of ingredients shall be headed or preceded by a suitable heading which consists of or includes the word ‘ingredients’”
Art. 18(1) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
List of ingredients
Label required
List of ingredients
Exemptions (10)
Packaging or containers whose largest surface is under 10 cm2: only points (a), (c), (e) and (f) of Art. 9(1) are mandatory on the package or label
“less than 10 cm2 only the particulars listed in points (a), (c), (e) and (f) of Article 9(1) shall be mandatory”
Art. 16(2) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Indelibly marked reusable glass bottles with no label, ring or collar: only points (a), (c), (e), (f) and (l) of Art. 9(1) are mandatory
“only the particulars listed in points (a), (c), (e), (f) and (l) of Article 9(1) shall be mandatory”
Art. 16(1) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Fresh fruit and vegetables, including potatoes, which have not been peeled, cut or similarly treated
“fresh fruit and vegetables, including potatoes, which have not been peeled, cut or similarly treated”
Art. 19(1)(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Carbonated water, the description of which indicates that it has been carbonated
“carbonated water, the description of which indicates that it has been carbonated”
Art. 19(1)(b) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Fermentation vinegars derived exclusively from a single basic product, with no other ingredient added
“fermentation vinegars derived exclusively from a single basic product, provided that no other ingredient has been added”
Art. 19(1)(c) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Cheese, butter, fermented milk and cream with no ingredient added other than those listed
“cheese, butter, fermented milk and cream, to which no ingredient has been added other than lactic products”
Art. 19(1)(d) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Foods consisting of a single ingredient where the name of the food is identical to the ingredient name or identifies it
“foods consisting of a single ingredient”
Art. 19(1)(e) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Beverages containing more than 1,2 % by volume of alcohol: list of ingredients and nutrition declaration not mandatory
“shall not be mandatory for beverages containing more than 1,2 % by volume of alcohol”
Art. 16(4) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Art. 16(4): ingredients list and nutrition declaration not mandatory for beverages over 1.2 % vol
“beverages containing more than 1,2 % by volume of alcohol”
Art. 16(4) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Art. 16(2): packaging under 10 cm2 carries only points (a), (c), (e), (f) of Art. 9(1)
“packaging or containers the largest surface of which has an area of less than 10 cm2”
Art. 16(2) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold prepacked
- Reusable indelibly marked glass bottle without label: no
- List of ingredients is present
Depends on: sold prepacked, glass bottle reusable unlabelled, list of ingredients present
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
- Source
“the list of ingredients”
Art. 9(1)(b) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
List of ingredients
Label required
Engineered nanomaterial ingredients clearly indicated, with the word ‘nano’ in brackets after the name
Exemptions (2)
Art. 16(4): ingredients list and nutrition declaration not mandatory for beverages over 1.2 % vol
“beverages containing more than 1,2 % by volume of alcohol”
Art. 16(4) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Art. 16(2): packaging under 10 cm2 carries only points (a), (c), (e), (f) of Art. 9(1)
“packaging or containers the largest surface of which has an area of less than 10 cm2”
Art. 16(2) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Sold prepacked
- Reusable indelibly marked glass bottle without label: no
- List of ingredients is present
- Contains an engineered nanomaterial ingredient
Depends on: sold prepacked, glass bottle reusable unlabelled, list of ingredients present, engineered nanomaterial ingredient
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
- Source
“All ingredients present in the form of engineered nanomaterials shall be clearly indicated in the list of ingredients”
Art. 18(3) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Allergens present in the finished product
Label required
Annex II allergen indicated in the list of ingredients with a clear reference to its Annex II name
Exemptions (1)
Not required where the name of the food clearly refers to the substance or product concerned
“shall not be required in cases where the name of the food clearly refers to the substance or product concerned”
Art. 21(1) last subparagraph (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab) Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- List of ingredients is present
- The name of the food clearly refers to the allergenic substance: no
Depends on: list of ingredients present, name of food refers to allergen
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
- Source
“they shall be indicated in the list of ingredients in accordance with the rules laid down in Article 18(1), with a clear reference to the name of the substance or product as listed in Annex II”
Art. 21(1)(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Allergens present in the finished product
Label required
Annex II substance name emphasised through a typeset that distinguishes it from the rest of the list of ingredients (font, style or background colour)
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- List of ingredients is present
- The name of the food clearly refers to the allergenic substance: no
Depends on: list of ingredients present, name of food refers to allergen
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
- Source
“the name of the substance or product as listed in Annex II shall be emphasised through a typeset that clearly distinguishes it from the rest of the list of ingredients”
Art. 21(1)(b) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Allergens present in the finished product, no list of ingredients
Label required
The word ‘contains’ followed by the Annex II name of the substance or product
Official text, current to 27 Feb 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-02-27.
- Applies when
- It is food intended for the final consumer, including food delivered by or supplied to mass caterers (Reg. (EU) 1169/2011 (assimilated) Art. 1(3))
- Allergens it contains: Cereals containing gluten or Crustaceans or Eggs or Fish or Peanuts or Soy or Milk or Tree nuts or Celery or Mustard or Sesame or Sulphites or Lupin or Molluscs
Depends on: allergens present
- Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
- Source
“In the absence of a list of ingredients, the indication of the particulars referred to in point (c) of Article 9(1) shall comprise the word ‘contains’ followed by the name of the substance or product as listed in Annex II”
Art. 21(1) second subparagraph (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-02-27)(opens in a new tab)
Categories
Categories with rules
The product categories with the most rules here, sub-categories included.
Smaller groups, fewer than 146 rules each
Sources
Sources
Where the rules come from, and when we last checked each source.
- The Batteries and Accumulators (Placing on the Market) Regulations 2008 (SI 2008/2164), latest revised, full XML(opens in a new tab)legislation.gov.uk (National Archives) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- The Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles (Amendment) Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/24), as made(opens in a new tab)legislation.gov.uk (National Archives) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- The Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles Regulations 1983 (SI 1983/1168), as made(opens in a new tab)legislation.gov.uk (National Archives) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 (SI 2016/1101), full XML(opens in a new tab)legislation.gov.uk (National Archives) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- The Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 (SI 2016/1091), full XML(opens in a new tab)legislation.gov.uk (National Archives) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
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- The General Product Safety Regulations 2005 (SI 2005/1803), full XML(opens in a new tab)legislation.gov.uk (National Archives) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- OPSS product safety alerts, reports and recalls(opens in a new tab)Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · Enforcement feed (JSON)Updates: dailyLast checked: Not checked yet
- The Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994 (SI 1994/1768), full XML(opens in a new tab)legislation.gov.uk (National Archives) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 (c. 46), full XML(opens in a new tab)legislation.gov.uk (National Archives) · Statute (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- The Product Security (Security Requirements for Relevant Connectable Products) Regulations 2023 (SI 2023/1007), full XML(opens in a new tab)legislation.gov.uk (National Archives) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 (SI 2017/1206), full XML(opens in a new tab)legislation.gov.uk (National Archives) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- UK REACH restrictions (GB list)(opens in a new tab)HSE / GOV.UK · Official list (JSON)Updates: on changeLast checked: Not checked yet
- Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (food information to consumers), revised version, legislation.gov.uk(opens in a new tab)The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked · 3 versions kept
- Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as retained and applying in the UK (legislation.gov.uk eur/2009/1223), with Annexes I-X(opens in a new tab)The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked · 2 versions kept
- Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives as retained in GB, revised version, legislation.gov.uk(opens in a new tab)The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked · 3 versions kept
- Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 Annex II (domestic list of food additives) as retained in GB, point in time 2024-06-28, legislation.gov.uk(opens in a new tab)The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk) · Regulation (XML)Updates: staticLast checked: Checked
- Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 general food law as retained in GB, revised version, legislation.gov.uk(opens in a new tab)The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked · 3 versions kept
- Commission Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 on maximum levels for contaminants as retained in GB, revised version, legislation.gov.uk(opens in a new tab)The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked · 4 versions kept
- Assimilated Regulation (EC) 1935/2004 (retained food-contact rules)(opens in a new tab)legislation.gov.uk (National Archives) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked · 2 versions kept
- The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 (SI 2012/3032), full XML(opens in a new tab)legislation.gov.uk (National Archives) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- The Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013 (SI 2013/1478), revised version(opens in a new tab)The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- The Food Information Regulations 2014 (SI 2014/1855), revised version(opens in a new tab)The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked · 3 versions kept
- GOV.UK guidance: Using the UKCA marking (HTML)(opens in a new tab)UK Government (GOV.UK) · Guidance (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- The Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/890), full XML(opens in a new tab)legislation.gov.uk (National Archives) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013 (SI 2013/3113), full XML(opens in a new tab)legislation.gov.uk (National Archives) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
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