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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
Sources read
  • retained food-contact framework (Reg. 1935/2004 as retained)
Not read yet
  • 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
Sources read
  • 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
Not read yet
  • 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.

Sources read
  • retained Reg. 1169/2011
  • Reg. 1333/2008 and Reg. 178/2002 as amended for Great Britain (legislation.gov.uk)
  • Food Information Regulations 2014 (SI 2014/1855)
  • contaminants as retained Reg. 1881/2006
  • GB food additive list (retained Reg. 1333/2008 Annex II as in force on 2024-06-28, the terms the FSA register preserves)
Not read yet
  • 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
Sources read
  • 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
Not read yet
  • 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
Sources read
  • 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)
Not read yet
  • 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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All5,795Home and kitchen22Cosmetics2,726Food2,914Electronics125Batteries92
Retained Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additivesRegulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-11-13)2,533 rulesIn force from: 20 Jan 2010Industries: Food
Requirement
Applies when
Effective
Source
Ban

Food additive, or food containing it, whose use does not comply with the retained Regulation

Banned

Official text, current to 13 Nov 2025. legislation.gov.uk revised version (The National Archives), current when read: this version applies from 2025-11-13. Annex II is omitted from the revised text from 2025-04-01; see the 2024-06-28 annex source.

  • 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 (as retained).

“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 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB (point in time 2025-11-13)(opens in a new tab)
Limit x 33

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

Limit 150 mg/kg (content basis)

Show targets (33 of 33)
  • 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 Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

From the official list: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 150 · Period of application: until 31 July 2014

Annex rows, Part E, category 01.4; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

Limit 150 mg/kg (content basis)

Official text, current to 28 Jun 2024. legislation.gov.uk point-in-time version 2024-06-28 of Annex II, which the FSA register cites as the terms of authorisation (Annex II was omitted from the revised text from 2025-04-01).

  • 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

Applies in GB from 20 January 2010 (retained Art. 35); the Annex text is the version in force on 2024-06-28, the last before Annex II was omitted from the revised legislation on 1 April 2025 (S.I. 2025/361); the FSA register keeps these terms of authorisation. Amendment dates of single rows not tracked.

From the official list: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 150 · only flavoured creams

Annex rows, Part E, category 01.6.3; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis)

Official text, current to 28 Jun 2024. legislation.gov.uk point-in-time version 2024-06-28 of Annex II, which the FSA register cites as the terms of authorisation (Annex II was omitted from the revised text from 2025-04-01).

  • 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

Applies in GB from 20 January 2010 (retained Art. 35); the Annex text is the version in force on 2024-06-28, the last before Annex II was omitted from the revised legislation on 1 April 2025 (S.I. 2025/361); the FSA register keeps these terms of authorisation. Amendment dates of single rows not tracked.

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

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

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis)

Official text, current to 28 Jun 2024. legislation.gov.uk point-in-time version 2024-06-28 of Annex II, which the FSA register cites as the terms of authorisation (Annex II was omitted from the revised text from 2025-04-01).

  • 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

Applies in GB from 20 January 2010 (retained Art. 35); the Annex text is the version in force on 2024-06-28, the last before Annex II was omitted from the revised legislation on 1 April 2025 (S.I. 2025/361); the FSA register keeps these terms of authorisation. Amendment dates of single rows not tracked.

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

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

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Quinoline Yellow

Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis)

Official text, current to 28 Jun 2024. legislation.gov.uk point-in-time version 2024-06-28 of Annex II, which the FSA register cites as the terms of authorisation (Annex II was omitted from the revised text from 2025-04-01).

  • 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

Applies in GB from 20 January 2010 (retained Art. 35); the Annex text is the version in force on 2024-06-28, the last before Annex II was omitted from the revised legislation on 1 April 2025 (S.I. 2025/361); the FSA register keeps these terms of authorisation. Amendment dates of single rows not tracked.

From the official list: E 104 · Quinoline Yellow · 10 · (61) · Only flavoured creams

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

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Sunset Yellow FCF/Orange Yellow S

Limit 5 mg/kg (content basis)

Official text, current to 28 Jun 2024. legislation.gov.uk point-in-time version 2024-06-28 of Annex II, which the FSA register cites as the terms of authorisation (Annex II was omitted from the revised text from 2025-04-01).

  • 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

Applies in GB from 20 January 2010 (retained Art. 35); the Annex text is the version in force on 2024-06-28, the last before Annex II was omitted from the revised legislation on 1 April 2025 (S.I. 2025/361); the FSA register keeps these terms of authorisation. Amendment dates of single rows not tracked.

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

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

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Ponceau 4R, Cochineal Red A

Limit 5 mg/kg (content basis)

Official text, current to 28 Jun 2024. legislation.gov.uk point-in-time version 2024-06-28 of Annex II, which the FSA register cites as the terms of authorisation (Annex II was omitted from the revised text from 2025-04-01).

  • 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

Applies in GB from 20 January 2010 (retained Art. 35); the Annex text is the version in force on 2024-06-28, the last before Annex II was omitted from the revised legislation on 1 April 2025 (S.I. 2025/361); the FSA register keeps these terms of authorisation. Amendment dates of single rows not tracked.

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

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

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Nisin

Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis)

Official text, current to 28 Jun 2024. legislation.gov.uk point-in-time version 2024-06-28 of Annex II, which the FSA register cites as the terms of authorisation (Annex II was omitted from the revised text from 2025-04-01).

  • 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

Applies in GB from 20 January 2010 (retained Art. 35); the Annex text is the version in force on 2024-06-28, the last before Annex II was omitted from the revised legislation on 1 April 2025 (S.I. 2025/361); the FSA register keeps these terms of authorisation. Amendment dates of single rows not tracked.

From the official list: E 234 · Nisin · 10 · only clotted cream

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

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

Limit 150 mg/kg (content basis)

Official text, current to 28 Jun 2024. legislation.gov.uk point-in-time version 2024-06-28 of Annex II, which the FSA register cites as the terms of authorisation (Annex II was omitted from the revised text from 2025-04-01).

  • 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

Applies in GB from 20 January 2010 (retained Art. 35); the Annex text is the version in force on 2024-06-28, the last before Annex II was omitted from the revised legislation on 1 April 2025 (S.I. 2025/361); the FSA register keeps these terms of authorisation. Amendment dates of single rows not tracked.

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

Annex rows, Part E, category 01.7.1; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis)

Official text, current to 28 Jun 2024. legislation.gov.uk point-in-time version 2024-06-28 of Annex II, which the FSA register cites as the terms of authorisation (Annex II was omitted from the revised text from 2025-04-01).

  • 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

Applies in GB from 20 January 2010 (retained Art. 35); the Annex text is the version in force on 2024-06-28, the last before Annex II was omitted from the revised legislation on 1 April 2025 (S.I. 2025/361); the FSA register keeps these terms of authorisation. Amendment dates of single rows not tracked.

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

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

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Phosphoric acid, phosphates, di-, tri- and polyphosphates (E 338–341, E 343 and E 450–452) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

Limit 2000 mg/kg (content basis)

Official text, current to 28 Jun 2024. legislation.gov.uk point-in-time version 2024-06-28 of Annex II, which the FSA register cites as the terms of authorisation (Annex II was omitted from the revised text from 2025-04-01).

  • 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

Applies in GB from 20 January 2010 (retained Art. 35); the Annex text is the version in force on 2024-06-28, the last before Annex II was omitted from the revised legislation on 1 April 2025 (S.I. 2025/361); the FSA register keeps these terms of authorisation. Amendment dates of single rows not tracked.

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

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

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Nisin

Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis)

Official text, current to 28 Jun 2024. legislation.gov.uk point-in-time version 2024-06-28 of Annex II, which the FSA register cites as the terms of authorisation (Annex II was omitted from the revised text from 2025-04-01).

  • 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

Applies in GB from 20 January 2010 (retained Art. 35); the Annex text is the version in force on 2024-06-28, the last before Annex II was omitted from the revised legislation on 1 April 2025 (S.I. 2025/361); the FSA register keeps these terms of authorisation. Amendment dates of single rows not tracked.

From the official list: E 234 · Nisin · 10 · only mascarpone

Annex rows, Part E, category 01.7.1; row: E 234 Nisin · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
Limit x 9

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

Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis)

Show targets (9 of 9)
  • 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 1 Feb 2014

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

From the official list: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 100 · only flavoured unripened products

Annex rows, Part E, category 01.7.6; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
Limit x 22

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

Limit 150 mg/kg (content basis)

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

Depends on: eu food category code

Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 29 Nov 2012

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

From the official list: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 150 · (25)

Annex rows, Part E, category 03; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
Limit x 39

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

Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis)

Show targets (39 of 39)
  • 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 Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

From the official list: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 200 · only mostarda di frutta

Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.4.1; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
Limit x 100

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

Limit 300 mg/kg (content basis)

Show targets (40 of 100)

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 Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

From the official list: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 300 · (25) · except candied fruit and vegetables Period of application: until 31 July 2014

Annex rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
Limit x 41

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

Limit 300 mg/kg (content basis)

Show targets (40 of 41)

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 Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

From the official list: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 300 · (25) · Period of application: until 31 July 2014

Annex rows, Part E, category 05.3; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
Limit x 83

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

Limit 500 mg/kg (content basis)

Show targets (40 of 83)

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 Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

From the official list: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 500 · only decorations, coatings and sauces, except fillings Period of application: until 31 July 2014

Annex rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
Limit x 11

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

Limit 500 mg/kg (content basis)

Show targets (11 of 11)
  • EU food category: Batters [06.6]

Depends on: eu food category code

20 Jan 2010

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

From the official list: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 500 · only batters for coating

Annex rows, Part E, category 06.6; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
Limit x 36

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

Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis)

Show targets (36 of 36)
  • EU food category: Fine bakery wares [07.2]

Depends on: eu food category code

Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 1 Aug 2014

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

From the official list: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 200 · (25) · Period of application: until 31 July 2014

Annex rows, Part E, category 07.2; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
Limit x 13

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

Limit 500 mg/kg (content basis)

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  • 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 Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

From the official list: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 500 · only decorations and coatings except edible external coating of pasturma s Period of application: until 31 July 2014

Annex rows, Part E, category 08.3.3; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
Limit x 63

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

Limit 500 mg/kg (content basis)

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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 31 Dec 2013

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: Food colours with combined maximum limit (Group III) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

From the official list: 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 rows, Part E, category 09.2; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
Limit x 12

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

Limit 300 mg/kg (content basis)

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  • 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 Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

From the official list: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 300 · (86) · except Sturgeons' eggs (Caviar)

Annex rows, Part E, category 09.3; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
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10 rules from Retained Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives

Limit 500 mg/kg (content basis)

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  • 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 Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

From the official list: Group III · Colours with combined maximum limit · 500 · only seasonings, for example curry powder, tandoori Period of application: until 31 July 2014

Annex rows, Part E, category 12.2.2; row: Group III (Colours with combined maximum limit) · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)

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