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ClaraDB gives a verdict only for PFAS state laws for cookware and bakeware, California Proposition 65 consumer-product warning check for BPA, BPS, formaldehyde, styrene, antimony trioxide, vinyl acetate, lead and cadmium, California Proposition 65 warning check for candles and ceramicware (lead, cadmium, formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, benzene, naphthalene, carbon monoxide, benzo[a]pyrene), US packaging EPR producer size thresholds (California, Colorado, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington) for a brand-owning manufacturer, US lead in children's products and furniture (lead paint and total lead content), US lead in toys and child care articles (lead paint and total lead content), US lead in children's products (other) and bags (lead paint and total lead content), US phthalates in children's toys and child care articles (DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIBP, DPENP, DHEXP, DCHP) and US children's product certificate and tracking label for children's tableware (AI-checked, quotes verified word for word). Every other answer shows the laws and quotes found without saying whether they apply. Not checked: Consumer electronics (FCC equipment authorization, 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15, energy rules). What ClaraDB has checked

Home and kitchen goodsMain sourcesfrom 1 Jan 20251 area read · 6 not read yet
Sources read
  • retained food-contact framework (Reg. 1935/2004 as retained)
Not read yet
  • GB plastic food-contact rules (retained Reg. 10/2011)
  • GB ceramics rules
  • UK REACH restrictions
  • General Product Safety Regulations 2005
  • Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988
  • PSTI
Cosmetics and personal careMain sourcesfrom 19 Aug 20263 areas read · 3 not read yet
Sources read
  • retained and amended Reg. 1223/2009 Annexes II to VI and Art. 19 (legislation.gov.uk)
  • retained Reg. 1223/2009 Arts. 4 to 13: UK Responsible Person, safety assessment and safety report, product information file, SCPN notification (legislation.gov.uk)
  • Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1478): labelling language
Not read yet
  • Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013 offences, penalties and enforcement powers
  • differences between GB and Northern Ireland
  • packaging rules, and the SPF and UVA testing approach for sunscreen claims (Recommendation 2006/647/EC)
Packaged food and beveragesMain sourcesfrom 13 Nov 20255 areas read · 9 not read yet

Great Britain food law as revised on legislation.gov.uk up to 13 Nov 2025.

Sources read
  • retained Reg. 1169/2011
  • Reg. 1333/2008 and Reg. 178/2002 as amended for Great Britain (legislation.gov.uk)
  • Food Information Regulations 2014 (SI 2014/1855)
  • contaminants as retained Reg. 1881/2006
  • GB food additive list (retained Reg. 1333/2008 Annex II as in force on 2024-06-28, the terms the FSA register preserves)
Not read yet
  • GB food additive list changes after 2024-06-28 (Annex II was omitted from the revised legislation from 1 April 2025 by S.I. 2025/361; the FSA Register of Food Additive Authorisations holds later changes, for example the February 2026 steviol glycoside conditions E 960a-c)
  • GB Annex III of Reg. 1333/2008 (additives in additives, enzymes, flavourings and nutrients)
  • Northern Ireland (EU rules apply under the Windsor Framework)
  • Scottish
  • Welsh and Northern Irish regulations
  • HFSS promotion and placement rules
  • front-of-pack traffic-light guidance (voluntary)
  • UK GM and claims registers
  • import controls (IPAFFS)
Consumer electronics and small appliancesMain sourcesfrom 1 Jan 20257 areas read · 4 not read yet
Sources read
  • UKCA marking and Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regs 2016
  • EMC Regs 2016
  • Radio Equipment Regs 2017
  • RoHS Regs 2012
  • WEEE Regs 2013
  • PSTI Act 2022 and Security Requirements Regs 2023
  • Plugs and Sockets Regs 1994
Not read yet
  • GB ecodesign (Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information Regs 2021)
  • Northern Ireland EU-rule application
  • GB REACH article duty
  • producer compliance scheme fees
Batteries, e-bikes and power banksMain sourcesfrom 1 Jan 20254 areas read · 6 not read yet
Sources read
  • Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/890)
  • Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles Regulations 1983 and 2015 amendment (250 W, 25 km/h) as made
  • General Product Safety Regulations 2005
  • power banks and battery chargers as electrical equipment: EMC Regulations 2016, Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016, Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 and WEEE Regulations 2013 (the electronics rules applied to these categories)
Not read yet
  • GB lithium battery product-safety rules beyond the GPSR (no battery-specific instrument stored)
  • revised consolidated text of SI 1983/1168 (only the text as first made is held, without later amendments)
  • Pedal Cycles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1983, Road Vehicles Construction and Use for e-scooters
  • Northern Ireland EU battery rule application
  • producer compliance scheme fees
  • SI 2008/2164 regs. 8 to 25 and SI 2009/890 enforcement, offences and scheme-approval Parts are not covered

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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
Cross-linked sodium carboxy methyl cellulose, cross linked cellulose gum

Limit 50000 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 powder form [11.4.2]

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 468 · Cross-linked sodium carboxy methyl cellulose · 50 000

Annex rows, Part E, category 11.4.2; row: E 468 Cross-linked sodium carboxy methyl cellulose · fetched 2026-10-10

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

Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis)

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

  • EU food category: Edible cheese rind [01.7.3]

Depends on: eu food category code

In force since 20 Jan 2010

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

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

From the official list: E 104 · Quinoline Yellow · 10 · (62)

Annex rows, Part E, category 01.7.3; row: E 104 Quinoline Yellow · fetched 2026-10-10

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

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: Edible cheese rind [01.7.3]

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 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 20 · (94)

Annex rows, Part E, category 01.7.3; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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
Annatto norbixin

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: Edible cheese rind [01.7.3]

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 160b(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 20 · (94)

Annex rows, Part E, category 01.7.3; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto norbixin · 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
Lycopene

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: Edible cheese rind [01.7.3]

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 160d · Lycopene · 30

Annex rows, Part E, category 01.7.3; row: E 160d Lycopene · 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 52

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

Limit 50000 mg/kg (content basis)

Show targets (40 of 52)

The remaining targets are listed on the substances page.

  • EU food category: Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 [13.1.3]

Depends on: eu food category code

20 Jan 2010

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: Oxidised starch

From the official list: E 1404 · Oxidized starch · 50 000 · only processed cereal-based foods and baby foods

Annex rows, Part E, category 13.1.3; row: E 1404 Oxidized starch · fetched 2026-10-10

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

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

Limit 50000 mg/kg (content basis)

Show targets (27 of 27)
  • EU food category: Other foods for young children [13.1.4]

Depends on: eu food category code

20 Jan 2010

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: Oxidised starch

From the official list: E 1404 · Oxidized starch · 50 000

Annex rows, Part E, category 13.1.4; row: E 1404 Oxidized starch · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
Limit x 17

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

Limit 20000 mg/kg (content basis)

Show targets (17 of 17)
  • EU food category: Foods for special medical purposes, as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013, intended for infants [13.1.5.1]

Depends on: eu food category code

20 Jan 2010

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: Starch sodium octenyl succinate

From the official list: E 1450 · Starch sodium octenyl succinate · 20 000 · only in infant formulae and follow-on formulae

Annex rows, Part E, category 13.1.5.1; row: E 1450 Starch sodium octenyl succinate · fetched 2026-10-10

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

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

Limit 20000 mg/kg (content basis)

Show targets (12 of 12)
  • EU food category: Foods for special medical purposes, as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013, intended for infants as from four months of age and for young children [13.1.5.2]

Depends on: eu food category code

20 Jan 2010

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: Starch sodium octenyl succinate

From the official list: E 1450 · Starch sodium octenyl succinate · 20 000

Annex rows, Part E, category 13.1.5.2; row: E 1450 Starch sodium octenyl succinate · 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 14

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

Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis)

Show targets (14 of 14)
  • EU food category: Infant formulae as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 [13.1.1]

Depends on: eu food category code

20 Jan 2010

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid

From the official list: E 304(i) · L-ascorbyl palmitate · 10

Annex rows, Part E, category 13.1.1; row: E 304(i) L-ascorbyl palmitate · 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 16

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

Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis)

Show targets (16 of 16)
  • EU food category: Follow-on formulae as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 [13.1.2]

Depends on: eu food category code

20 Jan 2010

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid

From the official list: E 304(i) · L-ascorbyl palmitate · 10

Annex rows, Part E, category 13.1.2; row: E 304(i) L-ascorbyl palmitate · 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
Cross-linked sodium carboxy methyl cellulose, cross linked cellulose gum

Limit 50000 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 tablets [11.4.3]

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 468 · Cross-linked sodium carboxy methyl cellulose · 50 000

Annex rows, Part E, category 11.4.3; row: E 468 Cross-linked sodium carboxy methyl cellulose · 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
L-leucine

Limit 50000 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 tablets [11.4.3]

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 641 · L-leucine · 50 000

Annex rows, Part E, category 11.4.3; row: E 641 L-leucine · 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
Carnauba wax

Limit 200 mg/l (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: Coffee, coffee extracts [14.1.5.1]

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 903 · Carnauba wax · 200 · only coffee beans, as glazing agent

Annex rows, Part E, category 14.1.5.1; row: E 903 Carnauba wax · fetched 2026-10-10

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

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