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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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Retained Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additivesRegulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-281,650 rulesIn force from: 20 Jan 2010Industries: Food
Requirement
Applies when
Effective
Source
Limit x 15

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

Limit 200 mg/l (content basis)

Show targets (15 of 15)
  • EU food category: Aromatised wine-based drinks [14.2.7.2]

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 · 200 · (1) (2)

Annex rows, Part E, category 14.2.7.2; 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)
Limit x 15

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

Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis)

Show targets (15 of 15)
  • EU food category: Extra jam and extra jelly as defined by Directive 2001/113/EC [04.2.5.1]

Depends on: eu food category code

Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 29 Nov 2012

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

From the official list: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only low-sugar and similar low calorie or sugar-free products, mermeladas

Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.1; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-10

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

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

Limit 1500 mg/kg (content basis)

Show targets (9 of 9)
  • EU food category: Salads and savoury based sandwich spreads [12.7]

Depends on: eu food category code

20 Jan 2010

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

From the official list: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 1 500 · (1) (2)

Annex rows, Part E, category 12.7; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-10

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

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

Limit 600 mg/l (content basis)

Show targets (13 of 13)
  • EU food category: Other [14.1.5.2]

Depends on: eu food category code

20 Jan 2010

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

From the official list: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 600 · (1) (2) · only liquid tea concentrates and liquid fruit and herbal infusion concentrates

Annex rows, Part E, category 14.1.5.2; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates (E 200–219) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

Limit 500 mg/kg (content basis)

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

  • EU food category: Table-top sweeteners in liquid form [11.4.1]

Depends on: eu food category code

In force since 20 Jan 2010

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 20 Jan 2010

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

From the official list: E 200-219 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates · 500 · (1) (2) · only if the water content higher than 75 %

Annex rows, Part E, category 11.4.1; row: E 200-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis)

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

  • EU food category: Peeled, cut and shredded fruit and vegetables [04.1.2]

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 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only peeled potatoes

Annex rows, Part E, category 04.1.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

Limit 300 mg/kg (content basis)

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

  • EU food category: Peeled, cut and shredded fruit and vegetables [04.1.2]

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 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 300 · (3) · only onion, garlic and shallot pulp

Annex rows, Part E, category 04.1.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

Limit 800 mg/kg (content basis)

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

  • EU food category: Peeled, cut and shredded fruit and vegetables [04.1.2]

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 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 800 · (3) · only horseradish pulp

Annex rows, Part E, category 04.1.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-10

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

Limit 2400 mg/kg (content basis)

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

  • EU food category: Peeled, cut and shredded fruit and vegetables [04.1.2]

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 401 · Sodium alginate · 2 400 · (82) · only prepacked refrigerated unprocessed fruit and vegetables ready for consumption, to be sold to the final consumer

Annex rows, Part E, category 04.1.2; row: E 401 Sodium alginate · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis)

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

  • EU food category: Frozen fruit and vegetables [04.1.3]

Depends on: eu food category code

In force since 20 Jan 2010

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 20 Jan 2010

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

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only white vegetables including mushrooms and white pulses

Annex rows, Part E, category 04.1.3; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis)

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

  • EU food category: Frozen fruit and vegetables [04.1.3]

Depends on: eu food category code

In force since 20 Jan 2010

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 20 Jan 2010

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

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3) · only frozen and deep-frozen potatoes

Annex rows, Part E, category 04.1.3; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
Limit x 27

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

Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis)

Show targets (27 of 27)
  • EU food category: Canned or bottled fruit and vegetables [04.2.3]

Depends on: eu food category code

20 Jan 2010

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only white vegetables, including pulses and processed mushrooms

Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.3; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis)

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

  • EU food category: Whole, broken, or flaked grain [06.1]

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 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 30 · (3) · only sago and pearl barley

Annex rows, Part E, category 06.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis)

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

  • EU food category: Starches [06.2.2]

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 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · excluding starches in infant formulae, follow on formulae and processed cereal-based foods and baby foods

Annex rows, Part E, category 06.2.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-10

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

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

Limit 450 mg/kg (content basis)

Show targets (10 of 10)
  • 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: Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 450 · (1) (3) · only breakfast sausages; Burger meat with a minimum vegetable and/or cereal content of 4 % mixed within the meat

Annex rows, Part E, category 08.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

Limit 150 mg/kg (content basis)

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

  • EU food category: Unprocessed molluscs and crustaceans [09.1.2]

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 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 150 · (3) (10) · only fresh, frozen and deep-frozen crustaceans and cephalopods; crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family up to 80 units per kg

Annex rows, Part E, category 09.1.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis)

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

  • EU food category: Unprocessed molluscs and crustaceans [09.1.2]

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 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3) (10) · only crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family between 80 and 120 units per kg

Annex rows, Part E, category 09.1.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

Limit 300 mg/kg (content basis)

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

  • EU food category: Unprocessed molluscs and crustaceans [09.1.2]

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 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 300 · (3) (10) · only crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family over 120 units per kg

Annex rows, Part E, category 09.1.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-10

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

Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis)

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

  • EU food category: Unprocessed molluscs and crustaceans [09.1.2]

Depends on: eu food category code

In force since 20 Jan 2010

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 20 Jan 2010

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

From the official list: E 338-452 · Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates · 5 000 · (1) (4) · only frozen and deep-frozen molluscs and crustaceans

Annex rows, Part E, category 09.1.2; row: E 338-452 Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates · fetched 2026-10-10

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

Limit 2 mg/kg (content basis)

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

  • EU food category: Unprocessed molluscs and crustaceans [09.1.2]

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 586 · 4-Hexylresorcinol · 2 · (90) · Only fresh, frozen or deep-frozen crustaceans

Annex rows, Part E, category 09.1.2; row: E 586 4-Hexylresorcinol · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis)

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

  • EU food category: Sugars and syrups as defined by Directive 2001/111/EC [11.1]

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 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 10 · (3) · only sugars, except glucose syrup

Annex rows, Part E, category 11.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

Limit 20 mg/kg (content basis)

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

  • EU food category: Sugars and syrups as defined by Directive 2001/111/EC [11.1]

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 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 20 · (3) · only glucose syrup, whether or not dehydrated

Annex rows, Part E, category 11.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-10

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

Limit 10000 mg/kg (content basis)

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

  • EU food category: Sugars and syrups as defined by Directive 2001/111/EC [11.1]

Depends on: eu food category code

In force since 20 Jan 2010

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 20 Jan 2010

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

From the official list: E 338-452 · Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates · 10 000 · (4) · only dried powdered foods

Annex rows, Part E, category 11.1; row: E 338-452 Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Silicon dioxide – silicates (E 551–553) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

Limit 10000 mg/kg (content basis)

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

  • EU food category: 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 · 10 000 · (1) · only dried powdered foods 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)
Limit
Silicon dioxide – silicates (E 551–559) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

Limit 10000 mg/kg (content basis)

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

  • EU food category: 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 · 10 000 · (1) · only dried powdered foods 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)

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