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Limit 10000 mg/kg (content basis)

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

Depends on: eu food category code

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

Limit 40 mg/kg (content basis)

• EU food category: Other sugars and syrups [11.2]

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 · 40 · (3)

Limit 70 mg/kg (content basis)

• EU food category: Other sugars and syrups [11.2]

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 · 70 · (3) · only treacle and molasses

Limit 150 mg/kg (content basis)

• EU food category: Herbs and spices [12.2.1]

Depends on: eu food category code

In force since 20 Jan 2010

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

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

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 150 · (3) · only cinnamon (Cinnamomum ceylanicum)

Limit 170 mg/kg (content basis)

• EU food category: Vinegars and diluted acetic acid (diluted with water to 4-30 % by volume) [12.3]

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 · 170 · (3) · only fermentation vinegar

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

Limit 150 mg/kg (content basis)

• EU food category: Non-heat-treated meat products [08.3.1]

Depends on: eu food category code

Dates run from 20 Jan 2010 to 1 Aug 2014

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: Nitrites (E 249–250) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

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

Limit 175 mg/kg (content basis)

• EU food category: Traditional immersion cured products (Meat products cured by immersion in a curing solution containing nitrites and/or nitrates, salt and other components) [08.3.4.1]

Depends on: eu food category code

20 Jan 2010

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: Nitrites (E 249–250) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

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

Limit 175 mg/kg (content basis)

• EU food category: Traditional dry cured products. (Dry curing process involves dry application of curing mixture containing nitrites and/or nitrates, salt and other components to the surface of the meat followed by a period of stabilisation/maturation) [08.3.4.2]

Depends on: eu food category code

20 Jan 2010

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: Nitrites (E 249–250) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis)

• EU food category: Other traditional and traditionally cured products (including immersion and dry cured processes used in combination or where nitrite and/or nitrate is included in a compound product or where the curing solution is injected into the product prior to cooking) [08.3.4.3]

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 249-250 · Nitrites · 50 · (39) · only rohschinken, trocken-/nasgepökelt and similar products: Dry curing and immersion curing used in combination (without injection of curing solution). Curing time depending on the shape and weight of meat pieces for approximately 14 to 35 days followed by stabilisation/maturation

Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis)

• EU food category: Other traditional and traditionally cured products (including immersion and dry cured processes used in combination or where nitrite and/or nitrate is included in a compound product or where the curing solution is injected into the product prior to cooking) [08.3.4.3]

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 249-250 · Nitrites · 50 · (39) · only jellied veal and brisket: Injection of curing solution followed, after a minimum of 2 days, by cooking in boiling water for up to 3 hours

Limit 180 mg/kg (content basis)

• EU food category: Other traditional and traditionally cured products (including immersion and dry cured processes used in combination or where nitrite and/or nitrate is included in a compound product or where the curing solution is injected into the product prior to cooking) [08.3.4.3]

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 249-250 · Nitrites · 180 · (7) · only vysočina, selský salám, turistický trvanlivý salám, poličan, herkules, lovecký salám, dunjaská klobása, paprikás and similar products: Dried product cooked to 70 °C followed by 8 to 12-day drying and smoking process. Fermented product subject to 14 to 30-day three-stage fermentation process followed by smoking

Limit 250 mg/kg (content basis)

• EU food category: Other traditional and traditionally cured products (including immersion and dry cured processes used in combination or where nitrite and/or nitrate is included in a compound product or where the curing solution is injected into the product prior to cooking) [08.3.4.3]

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 251-252 · Nitrates · 250 · (39) (59) · only rohschinken, trocken-/nasgepökelt and similar products: Dry curing and immersion curing used in combination (without injection of curing solution). Curing time depending on the shape and weight of meat pieces for approximately 14 to 35 days followed by stabilisation/maturation

Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis)

• EU food category: Other traditional and traditionally cured products (including immersion and dry cured processes used in combination or where nitrite and/or nitrate is included in a compound product or where the curing solution is injected into the product prior to cooking) [08.3.4.3]

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 251-252 · Nitrates · 10 · (39) (59) · only jellied veal and brisket: Injection of curing solution followed, after a minimum of 2 days, by cooking in boiling water for up to 3 hours

Limit 300 mg/kg (content basis)

• EU food category: Other traditional and traditionally cured products (including immersion and dry cured processes used in combination or where nitrite and/or nitrate is included in a compound product or where the curing solution is injected into the product prior to cooking) [08.3.4.3]

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 251-252 · Nitrates · 300 · (40) (7) · only rohwürste (salami and kantwurst): Product has a minimum 4-week maturation period and a water/protein ratio of less than 1,7

Limit 250 mg/kg (content basis)

• EU food category: Other traditional and traditionally cured products (including immersion and dry cured processes used in combination or where nitrite and/or nitrate is included in a compound product or where the curing solution is injected into the product prior to cooking) [08.3.4.3]

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 251-252 · Nitrates · 250 · (40) (7) (59) · only Salchichon y chorizo traducionales de larga curacion and similar products: Maturation period of at least 30 days

Limit 250 mg/kg (content basis)

• EU food category: Other traditional and traditionally cured products (including immersion and dry cured processes used in combination or where nitrite and/or nitrate is included in a compound product or where the curing solution is injected into the product prior to cooking) [08.3.4.3]

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 251-252 · Nitrates · 250 · (40) (7) (59) · only saucissons sec and similar products: raw fermented dried sausage without added nitrites. Product is fermented at temperatures in the range of 18 to 22 °C or lower (10 to 12 °C) and then has a minimum ageing/ripening period of 3 weeks. Product has a water/protein ratio of less than 1,7

Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis)

• EU food category: Dehydrated milk as defined by Directive 2001/114/EC [01.5]

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 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) · only milk powder for vending machines

Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis)

• EU food category: Dehydrated milk as defined by Directive 2001/114/EC [01.5]

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 · 1 000 · (1) (4) · only partly dehydrated milk with less than 28 % solids

Limit 1500 mg/kg (content basis)

• EU food category: Dehydrated milk as defined by Directive 2001/114/EC [01.5]

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 · 1 500 · (1) (4) · only partly dehydrated milk with more than 28 % solids

Limit 2500 mg/kg (content basis)

• EU food category: Dehydrated milk as defined by Directive 2001/114/EC [01.5]

Depends on: eu food category code

In force since 20 Jan 2010

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

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

From the official list: E 338-452 · Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates · 2 500 · (1) (4) · only dried milk and dried skimmed milk

Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis)

• EU food category: Dehydrated milk as defined by Directive 2001/114/EC [01.5]

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 392 · Extracts of rosemary · 200 · (41) (46) · only milk powder for vending machines

Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis)

• EU food category: Dehydrated milk as defined by Directive 2001/114/EC [01.5]

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 392 · Extracts of rosemary · 30 · (46) · only dried milk for manufacturing of ice cream

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

Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis)

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

Depends on: eu food category code

20 Jan 2010

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA (E 310–320) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis)

• EU food category: Nut butters and nut spreads [04.2.5.4]

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 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) (41) · only processed nuts

Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis)

• EU food category: Nut butters and nut spreads [04.2.5.4]

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 spreadable fats excluding butter