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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
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Conformity
Lysozyme

Must meet the conditions of E 1105 Lysozyme is authorised in food category 14.2.1 Beer and malt beverages at quantum satis (no maximum level).

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: Beer and malt beverages [14.2.1]

Depends on: eu food category code

In force since 25 Jun 2012

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 Jun 2012

The row states a period of application beginning 2012-06-25.

From the official list: E 1105 · Lysozyme · quantum satis · only in beers that will not receive either pasteurisation or sterile filtration Period of application: From 25 June 2012

Annex rows, Part E, category 14.2.1; row: E 1105 Lysozyme · 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)
Conformity
Polydextrose

Must meet the conditions of E 1200 Polydextrose is authorised in food category 14.2.1 Beer and malt beverages at quantum satis (no maximum level).

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: Beer and malt beverages [14.2.1]

Depends on: eu food category code

In force since 25 Jun 2012

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 Jun 2012

The row states a period of application beginning 2012-06-25.

From the official list: E 1200 · Polydextrose · quantum satis · Only energy-reduced and low-alcohol beers Period of application: From 25 June 2012

Annex rows, Part E, category 14.2.1; row: E 1200 Polydextrose · 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)
Conformity
Lactic acid

Must meet the conditions of E 270 Lactic acid is authorised in food category 14.2.1 Beer and malt beverages at quantum satis (no maximum level).

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: Beer and malt beverages [14.2.1]

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 270 · Lactic acid · quantum satis

Annex rows, Part E, category 14.2.1; row: E 270 Lactic acid · 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)
Conformity
Ascorbic acid

Must meet the conditions of E 300 Ascorbic acid is authorised in food category 14.2.1 Beer and malt beverages at quantum satis (no maximum level).

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: Beer and malt beverages [14.2.1]

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 300 · Ascorbic acid · quantum satis

Annex rows, Part E, category 14.2.1; row: E 300 Ascorbic acid · 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)
Conformity
Sodium ascorbate

Must meet the conditions of E 301 Sodium ascorbate is authorised in food category 14.2.1 Beer and malt beverages at quantum satis (no maximum level).

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: Beer and malt beverages [14.2.1]

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 301 · Sodium ascorbate · quantum satis

Annex rows, Part E, category 14.2.1; row: E 301 Sodium ascorbate · 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)
Conformity
Citric acid

Must meet the conditions of E 330 Citric acid is authorised in food category 14.2.1 Beer and malt beverages at quantum satis (no maximum level).

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: Beer and malt beverages [14.2.1]

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 330 · Citric acid · quantum satis

Annex rows, Part E, category 14.2.1; row: E 330 Citric acid · 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)
Conformity
Gum arabic (acacia gum)

Must meet the conditions of E 414 Gum arabic (acacia gum) is authorised in food category 14.2.1 Beer and malt beverages at quantum satis (no maximum level).

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: Beer and malt beverages [14.2.1]

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 414 · Gum arabic (acacia gum) · quantum satis

Annex rows, Part E, category 14.2.1; row: E 414 Gum arabic (acacia gum) · 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)
Conformity x 33

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

Must meet the conditions of E 150a-d Caramels is authorised in food category 04.2.3 Canned or bottled fruit and vegetables at quantum satis (no maximum level).

Show targets (33 of 33)
  • EU food category: Canned or bottled fruit and vegetables [04.2.3]

Depends on: eu food category code

Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 6 Feb 2013

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: Caramels (E 150a–d) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

From the official list: E 150a-d · Caramels · quantum satis · only preserves of red fruit

Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.3; row: E 150a-d Caramels · 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)
Conformity x 31

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

Must meet the conditions of E 150a-d Caramels is authorised in food category 08.2 Meat preparations as defined by Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 at quantum satis (no maximum level).

Show targets (31 of 31)
  • EU food category: Meat preparations as defined by Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 [08.2]

Depends on: eu food category code

20 Jan 2010

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: Caramels (E 150a–d) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

From the official list: E 150a-d · Caramels · quantum satis · only breakfast sausages with a minimum cereal content of 6 %, burger meat with a minimum vegetable and/or cereal content of 4 % mixed within the meat (in these products, the meat is minced in such a way so that the muscle and fat tissue are completely dispersed, so that fibre makes an emulsion with the fat, giving those products their typical appearance),

Annex rows, Part E, category 08.2; row: E 150a-d Caramels · 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)
Conformity x 17

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

Must meet the conditions of E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate is authorised in food category 01.7.2 Ripened cheese at quantum satis (no maximum level).

Show targets (17 of 17)
  • EU food category: Ripened cheese [01.7.2]

Depends on: eu food category code

20 Jan 2010

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · quantum satis · only ripened products surface treatment

Annex rows, Part E, category 01.7.2; 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)
Conformity
Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

Must meet the conditions of E 473-474 Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides is authorised in food category 04.1.1 Entire fresh fruit and vegetables at quantum satis (no maximum level).

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: Entire fresh fruit and vegetables [04.1.1]

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 473-474 · Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides · quantum satis · (1) · only fresh fruits, surface treatment

Annex rows, Part E, category 04.1.1; 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)
Conformity
Mono-and diglycerides of fatty acids

Must meet the conditions of E 471 Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids is authorised in food category 04.1.1 Entire fresh fruit and vegetables at quantum satis (no maximum level).

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: Entire fresh fruit and vegetables [04.1.1]

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 471 · Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids · quantum satis · Only for the surface treatment of citrus fruit, melons, pineapples, bananas, papayas, mangoes, avocados and pomegranates

Annex rows, Part E, category 04.1.1; row: E 471 Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids · 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)
Conformity
Beeswax, white and yellow

Must meet the conditions of E 901 Beeswax, white and yellow is authorised in food category 04.1.1 Entire fresh fruit and vegetables at quantum satis (no maximum level).

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: Entire fresh fruit and vegetables [04.1.1]

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 901 · Beeswax, white and yellow · quantum satis · only for the surface treatment of fruit: citrus fruit, melons, apples, pears, peaches, pineapples, bananas, mangoes, avocados and pomegranates and as glazing agent on nuts Period of application as regards bananas, mangoes, avocados and pomegranates: From 25 December 2012

Annex rows, Part E, category 04.1.1; row: E 901 Beeswax, white and 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)
Conformity
Candelilla wax

Must meet the conditions of E 902 Candelilla wax is authorised in food category 04.1.1 Entire fresh fruit and vegetables at quantum satis (no maximum level).

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: Entire fresh fruit and vegetables [04.1.1]

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 902 · Candelilla wax · quantum satis · only surface treatment of citrus fruit, melons, apples, pears, peaches and pineapples and glazing agent on nuts

Annex rows, Part E, category 04.1.1; row: E 902 Candelilla wax · 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)
Conformity
Shellac

Must meet the conditions of E 904 Shellac is authorised in food category 04.1.1 Entire fresh fruit and vegetables at quantum satis (no maximum level).

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: Entire fresh fruit and vegetables [04.1.1]

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 904 · Shellac · quantum satis · only for the surface treatment of fruit: citrus fruit, melons, apples, pears, peaches, pineapples, pomegranates, mangoes, avocados and papayas and as glazing agent on nuts Period of application as regards pomegranates, mangoes, avocados and papayas: From 25 December 2012.

Annex rows, Part E, category 04.1.1; row: E 904 Shellac · 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)
Conformity
Microcrystalline wax

Must meet the conditions of E 905 Microcrystalline wax is authorised in food category 04.1.1 Entire fresh fruit and vegetables at quantum satis (no maximum level).

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: Entire fresh fruit and vegetables [04.1.1]

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 905 · Microcrystalline wax · quantum satis · only for the surface treatment of fruit: melons, papayas, mangoes, avocados and pineapples Period of application pineapples: From 25 December 2012

Annex rows, Part E, category 04.1.1; row: E 905 Microcrystalline wax · 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)
Conformity
Oxidised polyethylene wax

Must meet the conditions of E 914 Oxidised polyethylene wax is authorised in food category 04.1.1 Entire fresh fruit and vegetables at quantum satis (no maximum level).

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: Entire fresh fruit and vegetables [04.1.1]

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 914 · Oxidised polyethylene wax · quantum satis · only surface treatment of citrus fruit, melons, papaya, mango, avocado and pineapple

Annex rows, Part E, category 04.1.1; row: E 914 Oxidised polyethylene wax · 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)
Conformity
Silicon dioxide – silicates (E 551–553) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

Must meet the conditions of E 551-553 Silicon dioxide – silicates is authorised in food category 11.1 Sugars and syrups as defined by Directive 2001/111/EC at quantum satis (no maximum level).

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: Sugars and syrups as defined by Directive 2001/111/EC [11.1]

Depends on: eu food category code

In force since 1 Feb 2014

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

The row states a period of application beginning 2014-02-01.

From the official list: E 551-553 · Silicon dioxide – silicates · quantum satis · (1) · only foods in tablet and coated tablet form Period of application: from 1 February 2014

Annex rows, Part E, category 11.1; row: E 551-553 Silicon dioxide – silicates · 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)
Conformity
Silicon dioxide – silicates (E 551–559) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

Must meet the conditions of E 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates is authorised in food category 11.1 Sugars and syrups as defined by Directive 2001/111/EC at quantum satis (no maximum level).

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: Sugars and syrups as defined by Directive 2001/111/EC [11.1]

Depends on: eu food category code

Repealed

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 551-559 · Silicon dioxide – silicates · quantum satis · (1) · only foods in tablet and coated tablet form Period of application: until 31 January 2014

Annex rows, Part E, category 11.1; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates · 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)
Conformity x 14

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

Must meet the conditions of E 100 Curcumin is authorised in food category 02.1 Fats and oils essentially free from water (excluding anhydrous milkfat) at quantum satis (no maximum level).

Show targets (14 of 14)
  • EU food category: Fats and oils essentially free from water (excluding anhydrous milkfat) [02.1]

Depends on: eu food category code

20 Jan 2010

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: Curcumin

From the official list: E 100 · Curcumin · quantum satis · only fats

Annex rows, Part E, category 02.1; row: E 100 Curcumin · 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)
Conformity
Allura Red AC

Must meet the conditions of E 129 Allura Red AG is authorised in food category 08.1 Fresh meat, excluding meat preparations as defined by Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 at quantum satis (no maximum level).

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: Fresh meat, excluding meat preparations as defined by Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 [08.1]

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 129 · Allura Red AG · quantum satis · only for the purpose of health marking

Annex rows, Part E, category 08.1; row: E 129 Allura Red AG · 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)
Conformity
Brilliant Blue FCF

Must meet the conditions of E 133 Brilliant Blue FCF is authorised in food category 08.1 Fresh meat, excluding meat preparations as defined by Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 at quantum satis (no maximum level).

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: Fresh meat, excluding meat preparations as defined by Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 [08.1]

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 133 · Brilliant Blue FCF · quantum satis · only for the purpose of health marking

Annex rows, Part E, category 08.1; row: E 133 Brilliant Blue FCF · 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)
Conformity
Brown HT

Must meet the conditions of E 155 Brown HT is authorised in food category 08.1 Fresh meat, excluding meat preparations as defined by Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 at quantum satis (no maximum level).

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: Fresh meat, excluding meat preparations as defined by Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 [08.1]

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 155 · Brown HT · quantum satis · only for the purpose of health marking

Annex rows, Part E, category 08.1; row: E 155 Brown HT · 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)
Conformity x 20

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

Must meet the conditions of E 1404 Oxidised starch is authorised in food category 01.6.2 Unflavoured live fermented cream products and substitute products with a fat content of less than 20 % at quantum satis (no maximum level).

Show targets (20 of 20)
  • EU food category: Unflavoured live fermented cream products and substitute products with a fat content of less than 20 % [01.6.2]

Depends on: eu food category code

20 Jan 2010

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: Oxidised starch

From the official list: E 1404 · Oxidised starch · quantum satis

Annex rows, Part E, category 01.6.2; row: E 1404 Oxidised starch · 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)
Conformity
Carotenes

Must meet the conditions of E 160a Carotenes is authorised in food category 02.2.1 Butter and concentrated butter and butter oil and anhydrous milkfat at quantum satis (no maximum level).

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: Butter and concentrated butter and butter oil and anhydrous milkfat [02.2.1]

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 160a · Carotenes · quantum satis · except butter from sheep and goats milk

Annex rows, Part E, category 02.2.1; row: E 160a Carotenes · 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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