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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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Confectionery or beverages containing glycyrrhizinic acid or its ammonium salt d
Label required
Confectionery or beverages containing glycyrrhizinic acid or its ammonium salt due to the addition of the substance(s) as such or the liquorice plant Glycyrrhiza glabra,
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
- Contains glycyrrhizinic acid or its ammonium salt
- The term 'liquorice' appears in the list of ingredients or the name of the food: no
Depends on: sold prepacked, contains glycyrrhizinic acid, liquorice in name or ingredients
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.
“Confectionery or beverages containing glycyrrhizinic acid or its ammonium salt due to the addition of the substance(s) as such or the liquorice plant Glycyrrhiza glabra,”
Confectionery or beverages containing glycyrrhizinic acid
Label required
‘contains liquorice’ added immediately after the list of ingredients
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
- Contains glycyrrhizinic acid or its ammonium salt
- The term 'liquorice' appears in the list of ingredients or the name of the food: no
Depends on: sold prepacked, contains glycyrrhizinic acid, liquorice in name or ingredients
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.
“‘contains liquorice’ shall be added immediately after the list of ingredients”
‘contains liquorice – people suffering from hypertension should avoid excessive
Label required
‘contains liquorice – people suffering from hypertension should avoid excessive consumption’ shall be added immediately after the list of ingredients.
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
- Contains glycyrrhizinic acid or its ammonium salt
- Glycyrrhizinic acid concentration at least 4000 mg/kg or mg/l
Depends on: sold prepacked, contains glycyrrhizinic acid, glycyrrhizinic acid concentration
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.
“‘contains liquorice – people suffering from hypertension should avoid excessive consumption’ shall be added immediately after the list of ingredients.”
‘contains liquorice – people suffering from hypertension should avoid excessive
Label required
‘contains liquorice – people suffering from hypertension should avoid excessive consumption’ shall be added immediately after the list of ingredients.
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
- Contains glycyrrhizinic acid or its ammonium salt
Depends on: sold prepacked, contains glycyrrhizinic acid
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.
“‘contains liquorice – people suffering from hypertension should avoid excessive consumption’ shall be added immediately after the list of ingredients.”
Frozen meat, frozen meat preparations and frozen unprocessed fishery products. |
Label required
Frozen meat, frozen meat preparations and frozen unprocessed fishery products. | the date of freezing or the date of first freezing in cases where the product has been frozen more than once, in accordance with point (3) of Annex X.
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
- Sold frozen
- Meat, meat preparation or fishery product
Depends on: sold prepacked, frozen, meat or fishery product
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.
From the official list: Frozen meat, frozen meat preparations and frozen unprocessed fishery products. · the date of freezing or the date of first freezing in cases where the product has been frozen more than once, in accordance with point (3) of Annex X.
Annex III point 6.1 · fetched 2026-10-10
The 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 treated with ionising radiation shall bear the indication ‘irradiated’ or
Label required
Foods treated with ionising radiation shall bear the indication ‘irradiated’ or ‘treated with ionising radiation’.
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
- Treated with ionising radiation
Depends on: sold prepacked, irradiated
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.
“Foods treated with ionising radiation shall bear the indication ‘irradiated’ or ‘treated with ionising radiation’.”
14 rules from Retained Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers
Label required
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- a clear indication of the component or the ingredient that has been used
- Foods packaged in certain gases
- Foods with added phytosterols, phytosterol esters, phytostanols or phytostanol esters
- Food frozen before sale and sold defrosted
- Solid food in a liquid medium
- Prepacked food
- Name of the food
- Nutrition declaration
- Prepacked food marketed before sale to the final consumer or supplied to mass caterers: external packaging
- Prepacked food marketed before sale to the final consumer or supplied to mass caterers
- Name of the food
- Date of minimum durability or use by date
- Date of minimum durability: 'Best before' with day, or 'Best before end' otherwise
- 'Use by' date for microbiologically highly perishable foods, on each individual portion
- 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
Dates run from 13 Dec 2014 to 13 Dec 2016
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Example: a clear indication of the component or the ingredient that has been used
“a clear indication of the component or the ingredient that has been used”
Foods containing sweeteners
Label required
‘with sweetener(s)’ accompanying the name of the food
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
- Contains sweeteners
Depends on: sold prepacked, sweeteners 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.
“‘with sweetener(s)’ this statement shall accompany the name of the food”
Foods containing both added sugar and sweeteners
Label required
‘with sugar(s) and sweetener(s)’ accompanying the name of the food
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
- Contains sweeteners
Depends on: sold prepacked, sweeteners 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.
“‘with sugar(s) and sweetener(s)’ this statement shall accompany the name of the food”
Foods containing aspartame or aspartame-acesulfame salt
Label required
‘contains aspartame (a source of phenylalanine)’ where designated only by E number; ‘contains a source of phenylalanine’ where designated by its specific 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
- Aspartame is added
Depends on: sold prepacked, aspartame 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.
“‘contains a source of phenylalanine’ shall appear on the label in cases where aspartame/aspartame-acesulfame salt is designated in the list of ingredients by its specific name”
Foods containing more than 10 % added polyols
Label required
‘excessive consumption may produce laxative effects’
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
- Contains more than 10 % added polyols
Depends on: sold prepacked, added polyols over 10 percent
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.
“‘excessive consumption may produce laxative effects’”
Confectionery or beverages containing higher levels of glycyrrhizinic acid
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (confectionery 4 g/kg; beverages 50 mg/l (300 mg/l above 1,2 % vol alcohol))
‘contains liquorice – people suffering from hypertension should avoid excessive consumption’
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.
“‘contains liquorice – people suffering from hypertension should avoid excessive consumption’ shall be added immediately after the list of ingredients”
Beverages with caffeine above 150 mg/l
Label required
‘High caffeine content. Not recommended for children or pregnant or breast-feeding women’ in the same field of vision as the name of the beverage, followed by the caffeine content in mg per 100 ml in brackets
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
- A beverage
- Caffeine content at least 150.01 mg/L
Depends on: sold prepacked, beverage, caffeine mg per l
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 threshold is read as 150.01 mg/l or more (in excess of 150 mg/l). The exception for beverages based on coffee, tea or their extracts whose name includes ‘coffee’ or ‘tea’ is applied as an exclusion.
“are intended for consumption without modification and contain caffeine, from whatever source, in a proportion in excess of 150 mg/l”
Foods other than beverages with caffeine added for a physiological purpose
Label required
‘Contains caffeine. Not recommended for children or pregnant women’ in the same field of vision as the name of the food, followed by the caffeine content in mg per 100 g/ml in brackets
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
- A beverage: no
Depends on: sold prepacked, beverage
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.
“Foods other than beverages, where caffeine is added with a physiological purpose”
The net quantity of a food shall be expressed using litres, centilitres, millili
Label required
The net quantity of a food shall be expressed using litres, centilitres, millilitres, kilograms or grams, as appropriate:
Exemptions (1)
Annex IX 1: a net quantity under 5 g or 5 ml need not be indicated (not for spices and herbs)
“the net quantity of which is less than 5 g or 5 ml; however, this provision shall not apply to spices and herbs”
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
- Net quantity exempt under Annex IX point 1(a) or (c): no
Depends on: sold prepacked, annex ix sold by number or loss
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 net quantity of a food shall be expressed using litres, centilitres, millilitres, kilograms or grams, as appropriate:”
the net quantity of the food;
Label required
the net quantity of the food;
Exemptions (1)
Annex IX 1: a net quantity under 5 g or 5 ml need not be indicated (not for spices and herbs)
“the net quantity of which is less than 5 g or 5 ml; however, this provision shall not apply to spices and herbs”
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
- Net quantity exempt under Annex IX point 1(a) or (c): no
Depends on: sold prepacked, annex ix sold by number or loss
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 net quantity of the food;”
Net quantity
Label required
Net quantity in litres, centilitres, millilitres, kilograms or grams: volume for liquid products, mass for other products
Exemptions (1)
Annex IX 1: a net quantity under 5 g or 5 ml need not be indicated (not for spices and herbs)
“the net quantity of which is less than 5 g or 5 ml; however, this provision shall not apply to spices and herbs”
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
- Net quantity exempt under Annex IX point 1(a) or (c): no
Depends on: sold prepacked, annex ix sold by number or loss
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 net quantity of a food shall be expressed using litres, centilitres, millilitres, kilograms or grams, as appropriate”
Net quantity of the food
Label required
Net quantity of the food
Exemptions (1)
Annex IX 1: a net quantity under 5 g or 5 ml need not be indicated (not for spices and herbs)
“the net quantity of which is less than 5 g or 5 ml; however, this provision shall not apply to spices and herbs”
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
- Net quantity exempt under Annex IX point 1(a) or (c): no
Depends on: sold prepacked, annex ix sold by number or loss
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 net quantity of the food”
The declared values shall, according to the individual case, be average values b
Must meet the conditions of The declared values shall, according to the individual case, be average values based on:
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: 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 declared values shall, according to the individual case, be average values based on:”
Food information shall be accurate, clear and easy to understand for the consume
Must meet the conditions of Food information shall be accurate, clear and easy to understand for the consumer.
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.
“Food information shall be accurate, clear and easy to understand for the consumer.”
food information shall not attribute to any food the property of preventing, tre
Must meet the conditions of food information shall not attribute to any food the property of preventing, treating or curing a human disease
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.
“food information shall not attribute to any food the property of preventing, treating or curing a human disease”
All foods
Must meet the conditions of Mandatory food information available and easily accessible
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 available and shall be easily accessible, in accordance with this Regulation, for all foods”
Food business operator responsible for the food information
Must meet the conditions of Art. 8(2): ensure the presence and accuracy of the food 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))
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.
“shall ensure the presence and accuracy of the food information in accordance with the applicable food information law”
Operators within their control
Must meet the conditions of Art. 8(4): do not modify food information so as to mislead
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.
“shall not modify the information accompanying a food if such modification would mislead the final consumer”
Operators within their control
Must meet the conditions of Art. 8(5): ensure compliance with food information requirements relevant to their activities and verify them
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.
“shall ensure compliance with the requirements of food information law”
- Label
Confectionery or beverages containing glycyrrhizinic acid or its ammonium salt d
Label required
Confectionery or beverages containing glycyrrhizinic acid or its ammonium salt due to the addition of the substance(s) as such or the liquorice plant Glycyrrhiza glabra,
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
- Contains glycyrrhizinic acid or its ammonium salt
- The term 'liquorice' appears in the list of ingredients or the name of the food: no
Depends on: sold prepacked, contains glycyrrhizinic acid, liquorice in name or ingredients
- 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
“Confectionery or beverages containing glycyrrhizinic acid or its ammonium salt due to the addition of the substance(s) as such or the liquorice plant Glycyrrhiza glabra,”
Annex III point 3.1 (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
Confectionery or beverages containing glycyrrhizinic acid
Label required
‘contains liquorice’ added immediately after the list of ingredients
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
- Contains glycyrrhizinic acid or its ammonium salt
- The term 'liquorice' appears in the list of ingredients or the name of the food: no
Depends on: sold prepacked, contains glycyrrhizinic acid, liquorice in name or ingredients
- 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
“‘contains liquorice’ shall be added immediately after the list of ingredients”
Annex III point 3.1 (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
‘contains liquorice – people suffering from hypertension should avoid excessive
Label required
‘contains liquorice – people suffering from hypertension should avoid excessive consumption’ shall be added immediately after the list of ingredients.
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
- Contains glycyrrhizinic acid or its ammonium salt
- Glycyrrhizinic acid concentration at least 4000 mg/kg or mg/l
Depends on: sold prepacked, contains glycyrrhizinic acid, glycyrrhizinic acid concentration
- 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
“‘contains liquorice – people suffering from hypertension should avoid excessive consumption’ shall be added immediately after the list of ingredients.”
Annex III point 3.2 · 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
‘contains liquorice – people suffering from hypertension should avoid excessive
Label required
‘contains liquorice – people suffering from hypertension should avoid excessive consumption’ shall be added immediately after the list of ingredients.
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
- Contains glycyrrhizinic acid or its ammonium salt
Depends on: sold prepacked, contains glycyrrhizinic acid
- 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
“‘contains liquorice – people suffering from hypertension should avoid excessive consumption’ shall be added immediately after the list of ingredients.”
Annex III point 3.3 · 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
Frozen meat, frozen meat preparations and frozen unprocessed fishery products. |
Label required
Frozen meat, frozen meat preparations and frozen unprocessed fishery products. | the date of freezing or the date of first freezing in cases where the product has been frozen more than once, in accordance with point (3) of Annex X.
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
- Sold frozen
- Meat, meat preparation or fishery product
Depends on: sold prepacked, frozen, meat or fishery product
- 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
From the official list: Frozen meat, frozen meat preparations and frozen unprocessed fishery products. · the date of freezing or the date of first freezing in cases where the product has been frozen more than once, in accordance with point (3) of Annex X.
Annex III point 6.1 · fetched 2026-10-10
The 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
Foods treated with ionising radiation shall bear the indication ‘irradiated’ or
Label required
Foods treated with ionising radiation shall bear the indication ‘irradiated’ or ‘treated with ionising radiation’.
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
- Treated with ionising radiation
Depends on: sold prepacked, irradiated
- 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
“Foods treated with ionising radiation shall bear the indication ‘irradiated’ or ‘treated with ionising radiation’.”
Annex VI Part A point 3 · 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 x 14
14 rules from Retained Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers
Label required
Show targets (14 of 14)
- a clear indication of the component or the ingredient that has been used
- Foods packaged in certain gases
- Foods with added phytosterols, phytosterol esters, phytostanols or phytostanol esters
- Food frozen before sale and sold defrosted
- Solid food in a liquid medium
- Prepacked food
- Name of the food
- Nutrition declaration
- Prepacked food marketed before sale to the final consumer or supplied to mass caterers: external packaging
- Prepacked food marketed before sale to the final consumer or supplied to mass caterers
- Name of the food
- Date of minimum durability or use by date
- Date of minimum durability: 'Best before' with day, or 'Best before end' otherwise
- 'Use by' date for microbiologically highly perishable foods, on each individual portion
- 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
Dates run from 13 Dec 2014 to 13 Dec 2016
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: a clear indication of the component or the ingredient that has been used
“a clear indication of the component or the ingredient that has been used”
Annex VI Part A point 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)
- Label
Foods containing sweeteners
Label required
‘with sweetener(s)’ accompanying the name of the food
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
- Contains sweeteners
Depends on: sold prepacked, sweeteners 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
“‘with sweetener(s)’ this statement shall accompany the name of the food”
Annex III point 2.1 (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
Foods containing both added sugar and sweeteners
Label required
‘with sugar(s) and sweetener(s)’ accompanying the name of the food
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
- Contains sweeteners
Depends on: sold prepacked, sweeteners 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
“‘with sugar(s) and sweetener(s)’ this statement shall accompany the name of the food”
Annex III point 2.2 (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
Foods containing aspartame or aspartame-acesulfame salt
Label required
‘contains aspartame (a source of phenylalanine)’ where designated only by E number; ‘contains a source of phenylalanine’ where designated by its specific 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
- Aspartame is added
Depends on: sold prepacked, aspartame 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
“‘contains a source of phenylalanine’ shall appear on the label in cases where aspartame/aspartame-acesulfame salt is designated in the list of ingredients by its specific name”
Annex III point 2.3 (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
Foods containing more than 10 % added polyols
Label required
‘excessive consumption may produce laxative effects’
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
- Contains more than 10 % added polyols
Depends on: sold prepacked, added polyols over 10 percent
- 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
“‘excessive consumption may produce laxative effects’”
Annex III point 2.4 · 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)
- Warning
Confectionery or beverages containing higher levels of glycyrrhizinic acid
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (confectionery 4 g/kg; beverages 50 mg/l (300 mg/l above 1,2 % vol alcohol))
‘contains liquorice – people suffering from hypertension should avoid excessive consumption’
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
“‘contains liquorice – people suffering from hypertension should avoid excessive consumption’ shall be added immediately after the list of ingredients”
Annex III points 3.2 and 3.3 (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
Beverages with caffeine above 150 mg/l
Label required
‘High caffeine content. Not recommended for children or pregnant or breast-feeding women’ in the same field of vision as the name of the beverage, followed by the caffeine content in mg per 100 ml in brackets
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
- A beverage
- Caffeine content at least 150.01 mg/L
Depends on: sold prepacked, beverage, caffeine mg per l
- 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 threshold is read as 150.01 mg/l or more (in excess of 150 mg/l). The exception for beverages based on coffee, tea or their extracts whose name includes ‘coffee’ or ‘tea’ is applied as an exclusion.
- Source
“are intended for consumption without modification and contain caffeine, from whatever source, in a proportion in excess of 150 mg/l”
Annex III point 4.1 (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
Foods other than beverages with caffeine added for a physiological purpose
Label required
‘Contains caffeine. Not recommended for children or pregnant women’ in the same field of vision as the name of the food, followed by the caffeine content in mg per 100 g/ml in brackets
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
- A beverage: no
Depends on: sold prepacked, beverage
- 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
“Foods other than beverages, where caffeine is added with a physiological purpose”
Annex III point 4.2 (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
The net quantity of a food shall be expressed using litres, centilitres, millili
Label required
The net quantity of a food shall be expressed using litres, centilitres, millilitres, kilograms or grams, as appropriate:
Exemptions (1)
Annex IX 1: a net quantity under 5 g or 5 ml need not be indicated (not for spices and herbs)
“the net quantity of which is less than 5 g or 5 ml; however, this provision shall not apply to spices and herbs”
Annex IX point 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) 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
- Net quantity exempt under Annex IX point 1(a) or (c): no
Depends on: sold prepacked, annex ix sold by number or loss
- 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 net quantity of a food shall be expressed using litres, centilitres, millilitres, kilograms or grams, as appropriate:”
Art. 23(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
the net quantity of the food;
Label required
the net quantity of the food;
Exemptions (1)
Annex IX 1: a net quantity under 5 g or 5 ml need not be indicated (not for spices and herbs)
“the net quantity of which is less than 5 g or 5 ml; however, this provision shall not apply to spices and herbs”
Annex IX point 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) 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
- Net quantity exempt under Annex IX point 1(a) or (c): no
Depends on: sold prepacked, annex ix sold by number or loss
- 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 net quantity of the food;”
Art. 9(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)
- Label
Net quantity
Label required
Net quantity in litres, centilitres, millilitres, kilograms or grams: volume for liquid products, mass for other products
Exemptions (1)
Annex IX 1: a net quantity under 5 g or 5 ml need not be indicated (not for spices and herbs)
“the net quantity of which is less than 5 g or 5 ml; however, this provision shall not apply to spices and herbs”
Annex IX point 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) 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
- Net quantity exempt under Annex IX point 1(a) or (c): no
Depends on: sold prepacked, annex ix sold by number or loss
- 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 net quantity of a food shall be expressed using litres, centilitres, millilitres, kilograms or grams, as appropriate”
Art. 23(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
Net quantity of the food
Label required
Net quantity of the food
Exemptions (1)
Annex IX 1: a net quantity under 5 g or 5 ml need not be indicated (not for spices and herbs)
“the net quantity of which is less than 5 g or 5 ml; however, this provision shall not apply to spices and herbs”
Annex IX point 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) 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
- Net quantity exempt under Annex IX point 1(a) or (c): no
Depends on: sold prepacked, annex ix sold by number or loss
- 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 net quantity of the food”
Art. 9(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)
- Conformity
The declared values shall, according to the individual case, be average values b
Must meet the conditions of The declared values shall, according to the individual case, be average values based on:
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: 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 declared values shall, according to the individual case, be average values based on:”
Art. 31(4) · 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
Food information shall be accurate, clear and easy to understand for the consume
Must meet the conditions of Food information shall be accurate, clear and easy to understand for the consumer.
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
“Food information shall be accurate, clear and easy to understand for the consumer.”
Art. 7(2) · 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
food information shall not attribute to any food the property of preventing, tre
Must meet the conditions of food information shall not attribute to any food the property of preventing, treating or curing a human disease
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
“food information shall not attribute to any food the property of preventing, treating or curing a human disease”
Art. 7(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)
- Conformity
All foods
Must meet the conditions of Mandatory food information available and easily accessible
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 available and shall be easily accessible, in accordance with this Regulation, for all foods”
Art. 12(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
Food business operator responsible for the food information
Must meet the conditions of Art. 8(2): ensure the presence and accuracy of the food 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))
- 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
“shall ensure the presence and accuracy of the food information in accordance with the applicable food information law”
Art. 8(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
Operators within their control
Must meet the conditions of Art. 8(4): do not modify food information so as to mislead
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
“shall not modify the information accompanying a food if such modification would mislead the final consumer”
Art. 8(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
Operators within their control
Must meet the conditions of Art. 8(5): ensure compliance with food information requirements relevant to their activities and verify them
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
“shall ensure compliance with the requirements of food information law”
Art. 8(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)
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The product categories with the most rules here, sub-categories included.
Smaller groups, fewer than 146 rules each
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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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