CAS 25013-16-5
Is Butylated hydroxyanisole banned where you sell?
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For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of BHA (21 CFR 172.110) may be used in food only as the section provides: the specifications, the foods and the limits written in § 172.110.. In force since 15 Mar 1977.
The section's conditions of use (foods, limits, specifications, labelling) are written in § 172.110 and are not broken down here. Section text as written: "(a) The BHA meets the following specification: Assay (total BHA), 98.5 percent minimum. Melting point 48 °C minimum. (b) The BHA is used alone or in combination with BHT, as an antioxidant in foods, as follows: Food Limitations (total BHA and BHT) parts per million Dehydrated potato shreds 50 Active dry yeast 1 Beverages and desserts prepared from dry mixes 1 Dry breakfast cereals 50 Dry diced glazed fruit 1 Dry mixes for beverages and desserts 1 Emulsion stabilizers for shortenings 200 Potato flakes 50 Potato granules 10 Sweet potato flakes 50 1 (c) To assure safe use of the additive: (1)".
“§ 172.110 BHA. The food additive BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole) alone or in combination with other antioxidants permitted in food for human consumption in this subpart B may be safely used in or on specified foods, as follows:”
For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of Butylated hydroxyanisole (21 CFR 182.3169) may be used in food only as the section provides: the specifications, the foods and the limits written in § 182.3169.. In force since 15 Mar 1977.
The section's conditions of use (foods, limits, specifications, labelling) are written in § 182.3169 and are not broken down here. Section text as written: "(b) Tolerance. This substance is generally recognized as safe for use in food when the total content of antioxidants is not over 0.02 percent of fat or oil content, including essential (volatile) oil content of food, provided the substance is used in accordance with good manufacturing practice.".
“§ 182.3169 Butylated hydroxyanisole. (a) Product. Butylated hydroxyanisole.”
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (NSRL (µg/day): 4000). In force since 1 Jan 1991.
- Chemical
- Butylated hydroxyanisole
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- an authoritative body (AB)
- CAS No.
- 25013-16-5
- Date listed
- 1 Jan 1990
- NSRL or MADL (µg/day)
- 4000
Prop 65 list row: Butylated hydroxyanisole · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025; Batteries, e-bikes and power banks: 16 Sep 2023), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: not covered; Consumer electronics and small appliances: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 400 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
From the consolidated text: E 310-321 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT · 400 · (1)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.3; row: E 310-321 Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Footnote (13) as written: "Maximum limit expressed on fat".
From the consolidated text: E 310-321 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT · 200 · (1) (13)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.2.2; row: E 310-321 Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 400 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
From the consolidated text: E 310-321 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT · 400 · (1)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 17.1; row: E 310-321 Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 400 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
From the consolidated text: E 310-321 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT · 400 · (1)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 17.2; row: E 310-321 Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)Show 14 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only milk powder for vending machines".
From the consolidated text: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) · only milk powder for vending machines
Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.5; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only fats and oils for the professional manufacture of heat-treated foods; frying oil and frying fat (excluding olive pomace oil) and lard, fish oil, beef, poultry and sheep fat". Footnote (41) as written: "Expressed on fat basis".
From the consolidated text: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) (41) · only fats and oils for the professional manufacture of heat-treated foods; frying oil and frying fat (excluding olive pomace oil) and lard, fish oil, beef, poultry and sheep fat
Annex II rows, Part E, category 02.1; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only frying fat". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".
From the consolidated text: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) (2) · only frying fat
Annex II rows, Part E, category 02.2.2; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only processed nuts". Footnote (41) as written: "Expressed on fat basis".
From the consolidated text: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) (41) · only processed nuts
Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.4; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 25 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only dehydrated potatoes".
From the consolidated text: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 25 · (1) · only dehydrated potatoes
Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.6; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only precooked cereals". Footnote (13) as written: "Maximum limit expressed on fat".
From the consolidated text: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) (13) · only precooked cereals
Annex II rows, Part E, category 06.3; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only pre-cooked cereals".
From the consolidated text: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) · only pre-cooked cereals
Annex II rows, Part E, category 06.7; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only cake mixes".
From the consolidated text: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) · only cake mixes
Annex II rows, Part E, category 07.2; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only dehydrated meat". Footnote (13) as written: "Maximum limit expressed on fat".
From the consolidated text: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) (13) · only dehydrated meat
Annex II rows, Part E, category 08.3.1; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only dehydrated meat". Footnote (13) as written: "Maximum limit expressed on fat".
From the consolidated text: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) (13) · only dehydrated meat
Annex II rows, Part E, category 08.3.2; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only dehydrated soups and broths". Footnote (13) as written: "Maximum limit expressed on fat".
From the consolidated text: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) (13) · only dehydrated soups and broths
Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.5; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Footnote (13) as written: "Maximum limit expressed on fat".
From the consolidated text: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) (13)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.6; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only cereal-based snack foods".
From the consolidated text: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) · only cereal-based snack foods
Annex II rows, Part E, category 15.1; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Footnote (13) as written: "Maximum limit expressed on fat".
From the consolidated text: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) (13)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 15.2; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 400 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the official list: E 310-321 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT · 400 · (1)
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.3; row: E 310-321 Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Footnote (13) as written: "Maximum limit expressed on fat".
From the official list: E 310-321 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT · 200 · (1) (13)
Annex rows, Part E, category 12.2.2; row: E 310-321 Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 400 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the official list: E 310-321 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT · 400 · (1)
Annex rows, Part E, category 17.1; row: E 310-321 Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 400 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the official list: E 310-321 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT · 400 · (1)
Annex rows, Part E, category 17.2; row: E 310-321 Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT · 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)Show 14 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only milk powder for vending machines".
From the official list: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) · only milk powder for vending machines
Annex rows, Part E, category 01.5; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only fats and oils for the professional manufacture of heat-treated foods; frying oil and frying fat (excluding olive pomace oil) and lard, fish oil, beef, poultry and sheep fat". Footnote (41) as written: "Expressed on fat basis".
From the official list: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) (41) · only fats and oils for the professional manufacture of heat-treated foods; frying oil and frying fat (excluding olive pomace oil) and lard, fish oil, beef, poultry and sheep fat
Annex rows, Part E, category 02.1; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only frying fat". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".
From the official list: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) (2) · only frying fat
Annex rows, Part E, category 02.2.2; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only processed nuts". Footnote (41) as written: "Expressed on fat basis".
From the official list: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) (41) · only processed nuts
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.4; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 25 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only dehydrated potatoes".
From the official list: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 25 · (1) · only dehydrated potatoes
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.6; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only precooked cereals". Footnote (13) as written: "Maximum limit expressed on fat".
From the official list: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) (13) · only precooked cereals
Annex rows, Part E, category 06.3; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only pre-cooked cereals".
From the official list: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) · only pre-cooked cereals
Annex rows, Part E, category 06.7; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only cake mixes".
From the official list: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) · only cake mixes
Annex rows, Part E, category 07.2; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only dehydrated meat". Footnote (13) as written: "Maximum limit expressed on fat".
From the official list: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) (13) · only dehydrated meat
Annex rows, Part E, category 08.3.1; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only dehydrated meat". Footnote (13) as written: "Maximum limit expressed on fat".
From the official list: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) (13) · only dehydrated meat
Annex rows, Part E, category 08.3.2; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only dehydrated soups and broths". Footnote (13) as written: "Maximum limit expressed on fat".
From the official list: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) (13) · only dehydrated soups and broths
Annex rows, Part E, category 12.5; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Footnote (13) as written: "Maximum limit expressed on fat".
From the official list: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) (13)
Annex rows, Part E, category 12.6; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only cereal-based snack foods".
From the official list: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) · only cereal-based snack foods
Annex rows, Part E, category 15.1; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Footnote (13) as written: "Maximum limit expressed on fat".
From the official list: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) (13)
Annex rows, Part E, category 15.2; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 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)We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 12 Jul 2024; Packaged food and beverages: 1 Apr 2026; Consumer electronics and small appliances: 3 Sep 2026; Batteries, e-bikes and power banks: 1 Sep 2026), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 27 Mar 2026 (Home and kitchen goods: 27 Mar 2026; Cosmetics and personal care: 8 Oct 2026; Packaged food and beverages: 8 Oct 2026; Consumer electronics and small appliances: 24 Mar 2026; Batteries, e-bikes and power banks: 20 Aug 2026), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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- Other requirement
- Requirement, dates and source
For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of BHA (21 CFR 172.110) may be used in food only as the section provides: the specifications, the foods and the limits written in § 172.110.. In force since 15 Mar 1977.
The section's conditions of use (foods, limits, specifications, labelling) are written in § 172.110 and are not broken down here. Section text as written: "(a) The BHA meets the following specification: Assay (total BHA), 98.5 percent minimum. Melting point 48 °C minimum. (b) The BHA is used alone or in combination with BHT, as an antioxidant in foods, as follows: Food Limitations (total BHA and BHT) parts per million Dehydrated potato shreds 50 Active dry yeast 1 Beverages and desserts prepared from dry mixes 1 Dry breakfast cereals 50 Dry diced glazed fruit 1 Dry mixes for beverages and desserts 1 Emulsion stabilizers for shortenings 200 Potato flakes 50 Potato granules 10 Sweet potato flakes 50 1 (c) To assure safe use of the additive: (1)".
“§ 172.110 BHA. The food additive BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole) alone or in combination with other antioxidants permitted in food for human consumption in this subpart B may be safely used in or on specified foods, as follows:”
Parts 172-189 substance sections, 21 CFR 172.110, Subpart Food Preservatives · fetched 2026-10-09US National Archives / Office of the Federal Register (eCFR): 21 CFR Part 172 (eCFR, version of 2026-10-07)(opens in a new tab) For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of Butylated hydroxyanisole (21 CFR 182.3169) may be used in food only as the section provides: the specifications, the foods and the limits written in § 182.3169.. In force since 15 Mar 1977.
The section's conditions of use (foods, limits, specifications, labelling) are written in § 182.3169 and are not broken down here. Section text as written: "(b) Tolerance. This substance is generally recognized as safe for use in food when the total content of antioxidants is not over 0.02 percent of fat or oil content, including essential (volatile) oil content of food, provided the substance is used in accordance with good manufacturing practice.".
“§ 182.3169 Butylated hydroxyanisole. (a) Product. Butylated hydroxyanisole.”
Parts 172-189 substance sections, 21 CFR 182.3169, Subpart Chemical Preservatives · fetched 2026-10-09US National Archives / Office of the Federal Register (eCFR): 21 CFR Part 182 (eCFR, version of 2026-10-07)(opens in a new tab)
- Status
- Warning required
- Requirement, dates and source
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (NSRL (µg/day): 4000). In force since 1 Jan 1991.
- Chemical
- Butylated hydroxyanisole
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- an authoritative body (AB)
- CAS No.
- 25013-16-5
- Date listed
- 1 Jan 1990
- NSRL or MADL (µg/day)
- 4000
Prop 65 list row: Butylated hydroxyanisole · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
- Status
- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
- Status
- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
- Status
- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
- Status
- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
- Status
- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
- Status
- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
- Status
- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
- Status
- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
- Status
- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
- Status
- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
- Status
- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025; Batteries, e-bikes and power banks: 16 Sep 2023), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
- Status
- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: not covered; Consumer electronics and small appliances: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
- Status
- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
- Status
- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
- Status
- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
- Status
- Limited
- Requirement, dates and source
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 400 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
From the consolidated text: E 310-321 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT · 400 · (1)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.3; row: E 310-321 Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Footnote (13) as written: "Maximum limit expressed on fat".
From the consolidated text: E 310-321 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT · 200 · (1) (13)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.2.2; row: E 310-321 Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 400 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
From the consolidated text: E 310-321 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT · 400 · (1)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 17.1; row: E 310-321 Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 400 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
From the consolidated text: E 310-321 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT · 400 · (1)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 17.2; row: E 310-321 Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)Show 14 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only milk powder for vending machines".
From the consolidated text: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) · only milk powder for vending machines
Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.5; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only fats and oils for the professional manufacture of heat-treated foods; frying oil and frying fat (excluding olive pomace oil) and lard, fish oil, beef, poultry and sheep fat". Footnote (41) as written: "Expressed on fat basis".
From the consolidated text: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) (41) · only fats and oils for the professional manufacture of heat-treated foods; frying oil and frying fat (excluding olive pomace oil) and lard, fish oil, beef, poultry and sheep fat
Annex II rows, Part E, category 02.1; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only frying fat". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".
From the consolidated text: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) (2) · only frying fat
Annex II rows, Part E, category 02.2.2; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only processed nuts". Footnote (41) as written: "Expressed on fat basis".
From the consolidated text: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) (41) · only processed nuts
Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.4; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 25 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only dehydrated potatoes".
From the consolidated text: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 25 · (1) · only dehydrated potatoes
Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.6; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only precooked cereals". Footnote (13) as written: "Maximum limit expressed on fat".
From the consolidated text: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) (13) · only precooked cereals
Annex II rows, Part E, category 06.3; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only pre-cooked cereals".
From the consolidated text: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) · only pre-cooked cereals
Annex II rows, Part E, category 06.7; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only cake mixes".
From the consolidated text: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) · only cake mixes
Annex II rows, Part E, category 07.2; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only dehydrated meat". Footnote (13) as written: "Maximum limit expressed on fat".
From the consolidated text: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) (13) · only dehydrated meat
Annex II rows, Part E, category 08.3.1; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only dehydrated meat". Footnote (13) as written: "Maximum limit expressed on fat".
From the consolidated text: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) (13) · only dehydrated meat
Annex II rows, Part E, category 08.3.2; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only dehydrated soups and broths". Footnote (13) as written: "Maximum limit expressed on fat".
From the consolidated text: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) (13) · only dehydrated soups and broths
Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.5; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Footnote (13) as written: "Maximum limit expressed on fat".
From the consolidated text: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) (13)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.6; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only cereal-based snack foods".
From the consolidated text: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) · only cereal-based snack foods
Annex II rows, Part E, category 15.1; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Footnote (13) as written: "Maximum limit expressed on fat".
From the consolidated text: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) (13)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 15.2; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- Status
- Limited
- Requirement, dates and source
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 400 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the official list: E 310-321 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT · 400 · (1)
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.3; row: E 310-321 Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Footnote (13) as written: "Maximum limit expressed on fat".
From the official list: E 310-321 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT · 200 · (1) (13)
Annex rows, Part E, category 12.2.2; row: E 310-321 Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 400 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the official list: E 310-321 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT · 400 · (1)
Annex rows, Part E, category 17.1; row: E 310-321 Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 400 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the official list: E 310-321 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT · 400 · (1)
Annex rows, Part E, category 17.2; row: E 310-321 Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT · 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)Show 14 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only milk powder for vending machines".
From the official list: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) · only milk powder for vending machines
Annex rows, Part E, category 01.5; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only fats and oils for the professional manufacture of heat-treated foods; frying oil and frying fat (excluding olive pomace oil) and lard, fish oil, beef, poultry and sheep fat". Footnote (41) as written: "Expressed on fat basis".
From the official list: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) (41) · only fats and oils for the professional manufacture of heat-treated foods; frying oil and frying fat (excluding olive pomace oil) and lard, fish oil, beef, poultry and sheep fat
Annex rows, Part E, category 02.1; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only frying fat". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".
From the official list: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) (2) · only frying fat
Annex rows, Part E, category 02.2.2; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only processed nuts". Footnote (41) as written: "Expressed on fat basis".
From the official list: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) (41) · only processed nuts
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.4; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 25 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only dehydrated potatoes".
From the official list: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 25 · (1) · only dehydrated potatoes
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.6; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only precooked cereals". Footnote (13) as written: "Maximum limit expressed on fat".
From the official list: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) (13) · only precooked cereals
Annex rows, Part E, category 06.3; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only pre-cooked cereals".
From the official list: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) · only pre-cooked cereals
Annex rows, Part E, category 06.7; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only cake mixes".
From the official list: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) · only cake mixes
Annex rows, Part E, category 07.2; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only dehydrated meat". Footnote (13) as written: "Maximum limit expressed on fat".
From the official list: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) (13) · only dehydrated meat
Annex rows, Part E, category 08.3.1; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only dehydrated meat". Footnote (13) as written: "Maximum limit expressed on fat".
From the official list: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) (13) · only dehydrated meat
Annex rows, Part E, category 08.3.2; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only dehydrated soups and broths". Footnote (13) as written: "Maximum limit expressed on fat".
From the official list: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) (13) · only dehydrated soups and broths
Annex rows, Part E, category 12.5; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Footnote (13) as written: "Maximum limit expressed on fat".
From the official list: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) (13)
Annex rows, Part E, category 12.6; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only cereal-based snack foods".
From the official list: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) · only cereal-based snack foods
Annex rows, Part E, category 15.1; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Footnote (13) as written: "Maximum limit expressed on fat".
From the official list: E 310-320 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 200 · (1) (13)
Annex rows, Part E, category 15.2; row: E 310-320 Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA · 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)
- Status
- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 12 Jul 2024; Packaged food and beverages: 1 Apr 2026; Consumer electronics and small appliances: 3 Sep 2026; Batteries, e-bikes and power banks: 1 Sep 2026), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
- Status
- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 27 Mar 2026 (Home and kitchen goods: 27 Mar 2026; Cosmetics and personal care: 8 Oct 2026; Packaged food and beverages: 8 Oct 2026; Consumer electronics and small appliances: 24 Mar 2026; Batteries, e-bikes and power banks: 20 Aug 2026), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
California
Prop 65 listing
California's list of chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm.
- Listing
- Listed 1990-01-01 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Warning applies from
- 1 Jan 1991
- Requirement
- Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (NSRL (µg/day): 4000)
- Warning wording
- This product can expose you to Butylated hydroxyanisole, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Chemical
- Butylated hydroxyanisole
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- an authoritative body (AB)
- CAS No.
- 25013-16-5
- Date listed
- 1 Jan 1990
- NSRL or MADL (µg/day)
- 4000
Prop 65 list row: Butylated hydroxyanisole · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)Groups
Group memberships
Groups that name this substance. Markets define groups like PFAS in different ways.
Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT (E 310–321) in European Union: Additives named by the Part E cell "E 310-321" (Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT); members are the Part B additives in that range
From the consolidated text: E 310-321 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT · 400 · (1)
Annex II, line 3527 · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Annex II, line 3527(opens in a new tab)Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT (E 310–321) in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales): Additives named by the Part E cell "E 310-321" (Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT); members are the Part B additives in that range
From the official list: E 310-321 · Propyl gallate, TBHQ, BHA and BHT · 400 · (1)
Annex II, line 2094 · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Annex II, line 2094(opens in a new tab)Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA (E 310–320) in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales): Annex II Part C (GB): E 310–320: Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA
“E 310–320: Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA”
Annex II, line 724 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Annex II, line 724(opens in a new tab) Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA (E 310–320) in European Union: Annex II Part C: E 310–320: Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA
“E 310–320: Propyl gallate, TBHQ and BHA”
Annex II, line 1651 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Annex II, line 1651(opens in a new tab)
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