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“Group I”
“Group I”
- Definition
- Annex II Part C: Group I
- Listed members
- Calcium carbonate, Acetic acid, Potassium acetates (4), Sodium acetates, Calcium acetate, Buffered vinegar, Lactic acid, Carbon dioxide, Malic acid, Ascorbic acid, Sodium ascorbate, Calcium ascorbate, Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid, Tocopherol-rich extract, Alpha-tocopherol, Gamma-tocopherol, Delta-tocopherol, Lecithins, Sodium lactate, Potassium lactate, Calcium lactate, Citric acid, Sodium citrates, Potassium citrates, Calcium citrates, Sodium malates, Potassium malate, Calcium malates, Triammonium citrate, Alginic acid, Sodium alginate, Potassium alginate, Ammonium alginate, Calcium alginate, Agar, Carrageenan, Processed euchema seaweed, Locust bean gum, Guar gum, Tragacanth, Gum arabic (acacia gum), Xanthan gum, Tara gum, Gellan gum, Glycerol, Konjac, Soybean hemicellulose, Pectins, Cellulose, Methyl cellulose, Ethyl cellulose, Hydroxypropyl cellulose, Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, Ethyl methyl cellulose, Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose, Cellulose gum, Enzymatically hydrolysed carboxy methyl cellulose, Enzymatically hydrolysed cellulose gum, Sodium, potassium and calcium salts of fatty acids, Magnesium salts of fatty acids, Mono-and diglycerides of fatty acids, Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, Lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, Tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, Mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, Mixed acetic and tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, Sodium carbonates, Potassium carbonates, Ammonium carbonates, Magnesium carbonates, Hydrochloric acid, Potassium chloride, Calcium chloride, Magnesium chloride, Sulphuric acid, Sodium sulphates, Potassium sulphates, Calcium sulphate, Sodium hydroxide, Potassium hydroxide, Calcium hydroxide, Ammonium hydroxide, Magnesium hydroxide, Calcium oxide, Magnesium oxide, Fatty acids, Gluconic acid, Glucono-delta-lactone, Sodium gluconate, Potassium gluconate, Calcium gluconate, Glycine and its sodium salt, L-cysteine, Argon, Helium, Nitrogen, Nitrous oxide, Oxygen, Hydrogen, Invertase, Polydextrose, Oxidised starch, Monostarch phosphate, Distarch phosphate, Phosphated distarch phosphate, Acetylated distarch phosphate, Acetylated starch, Acetylated distarch adipate, Hydroxy propyl starch, Hydroxy propyl distarch phosphate, Starch sodium octenyl succinate, Acetylated oxidised starch, Glutamic acid, Monosodium glutamate, Monopotassium glutamate, Calcium diglutamate, Monoammonium glutamate, Magnesium diglutamate, Guanylic acid, Disodium guanylate, Dipotassium guanylate, Calcium guanylate, Inosinic acid, Disodium inosinate, Dipotassium inosinate, Calcium inosinate, Calcium 5′-ribonucleotides, Disodium 5′-ribonucleotides, Sorbitols, Mannitol, Isomalt, Maltitols, Lactitol, Xylitol, Erythritol
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“Group I”
Annex II, line 1360 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Annex II, line 1360(opens in a new tab)
- Definition
- Annex II Part C (GB): Group I
- Listed members
- Calcium carbonate, Acetic acid, Potassium acetates (4), Sodium acetates, Calcium acetate, Lactic acid, Carbon dioxide, Malic acid, Ascorbic acid, Sodium ascorbate, Calcium ascorbate, Fatty acid esters of ascorbic acid, Tocopherol-rich extract, Alpha-tocopherol, Gamma-tocopherol, Delta-tocopherol, Lecithins, Sodium lactate, Potassium lactate, Calcium lactate, Citric acid, Sodium citrates, Potassium citrates, Calcium citrates, Tartaric acid (L(+)-), Sodium tartrates, Potassium tartrates, Sodium potassium tartrate, Sodium malates, Potassium malate, Calcium malates, Calcium tartrate, Triammonium citrate, Alginic acid, Sodium alginate, Potassium alginate, Ammonium alginate, Calcium alginate, Agar, Carrageenan, Processed euchema seaweed, Locust bean gum, Guar gum, Tragacanth, Gum arabic (acacia gum), Xanthan gum, Tara gum, Gellan gum, Glycerol, Konjac, Soybean hemicellulose, Pectins, Cellulose, Methyl cellulose, Ethyl cellulose, Hydroxypropyl cellulose, Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, Ethyl methyl cellulose, Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose, Cellulose gum, Enzymatically hydrolysed carboxy methyl cellulose, Enzymatically hydrolysed cellulose gum, Sodium, potassium and calcium salts of fatty acids, Magnesium salts of fatty acids, Mono-and diglycerides of fatty acids, Acetic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, Lactic acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, Citric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, Tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, Mono- and diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, Mixed acetic and tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids, Sodium carbonates, Potassium carbonates, Ammonium carbonates, Magnesium carbonates, Hydrochloric acid, Potassium chloride, Calcium chloride, Magnesium chloride, Sulphuric acid, Sodium sulphates, Potassium sulphates, Calcium sulphate, Sodium hydroxide, Potassium hydroxide, Calcium hydroxide, Ammonium hydroxide, Magnesium hydroxide, Calcium oxide, Magnesium oxide, Fatty acids, Gluconic acid, Glucono-delta-lactone, Sodium gluconate, Potassium gluconate, Calcium gluconate, Glycine and its sodium salt, L-cysteine, Argon, Helium, Nitrogen, Nitrous oxide, Oxygen, Hydrogen, Invertase, Polydextrose, Oxidised starch, Monostarch phosphate, Distarch phosphate, Phosphated distarch phosphate, Acetylated distarch phosphate, Acetylated starch, Acetylated distarch adipate, Hydroxy propyl starch, Hydroxy propyl distarch phosphate, Starch sodium octenyl succinate, Acetylated oxidised starch, Glutamic acid, Monosodium glutamate, Monopotassium glutamate, Calcium diglutamate, Monoammonium glutamate, Magnesium diglutamate, Guanylic acid, Disodium guanylate, Dipotassium guanylate, Calcium guanylate, Inosinic acid, Disodium inosinate, Dipotassium inosinate, Calcium inosinate, Calcium 5′-ribonucleotides, Disodium 5′-ribonucleotides, Sorbitols, Mannitol, Isomalt, Maltitols, Lactitol, Xylitol, Erythritol
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“Group I”
Annex II, line 456 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Annex II, line 456(opens in a new tab)
Rules
Rules that use these definitions
133 rules.
Must meet the conditions of Group I (Additives) is authorised in food category 09.3 Fish roe under the conditions written in the row.
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: Fish roe [09.3]
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: Group I · Additives · only processed fish roe
Annex rows, Part E, category 09.3; row: Group I (Additives) · 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)Must meet the conditions of Group I (Additives) is authorised in food category 10.2 Processed eggs and egg products under the conditions written in the row.
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: Processed eggs and egg products [10.2]
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: Group I · Additives
Annex rows, Part E, category 10.2; row: Group I (Additives) · 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)Must meet the conditions of Group I (Additives) is authorised in food category 11.2 Other sugars and syrups under the conditions written in the row.
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: 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: Group I · Additives
Annex rows, Part E, category 11.2; row: Group I (Additives) · 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)Must meet the conditions of Group I (Additives) is authorised in food category 12.1.2 Salt substitutes under the conditions written in the row.
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: Salt substitutes [12.1.2]
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: Group I · Additives
Annex rows, Part E, category 12.1.2; row: Group I (Additives) · 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)Must meet the conditions of Group I (Additives) is authorised in food category 12.2.2 Seasonings and condiments under the conditions written in the row.
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: Seasonings and condiments [12.2.2]
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: Group I · Additives
Annex rows, Part E, category 12.2.2; row: Group I (Additives) · 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)- ConformityGBFood additives, Group I as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)
Must meet the conditions of Group I (Additives) is authorised in food category 09.3 Fish roe under the conditions written in the row.
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).
- Applies when
- EU food category: Fish roe [09.3]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
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.
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From the official list: Group I · Additives · only processed fish roe
Annex rows, Part E, category 09.3; row: Group I (Additives) · 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)
- ConformityGBFood additives, Group I as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)
Must meet the conditions of Group I (Additives) is authorised in food category 10.2 Processed eggs and egg products under the conditions written in the row.
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).
- Applies when
- EU food category: Processed eggs and egg products [10.2]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
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.
- Source
From the official list: Group I · Additives
Annex rows, Part E, category 10.2; row: Group I (Additives) · 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)
- ConformityGBFood additives, Group I as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)
Must meet the conditions of Group I (Additives) is authorised in food category 11.2 Other sugars and syrups under the conditions written in the row.
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).
- Applies when
- EU food category: Other sugars and syrups [11.2]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
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.
- Source
From the official list: Group I · Additives
Annex rows, Part E, category 11.2; row: Group I (Additives) · 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)
- ConformityGBFood additives, Group I as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)
Must meet the conditions of Group I (Additives) is authorised in food category 12.1.2 Salt substitutes under the conditions written in the row.
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).
- Applies when
- EU food category: Salt substitutes [12.1.2]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
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.
- Source
From the official list: Group I · Additives
Annex rows, Part E, category 12.1.2; row: Group I (Additives) · 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)
- ConformityGBFood additives, Group I as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)
Must meet the conditions of Group I (Additives) is authorised in food category 12.2.2 Seasonings and condiments under the conditions written in the row.
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).
- Applies when
- EU food category: Seasonings and condiments [12.2.2]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
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.
- Source
From the official list: Group I · Additives
Annex rows, Part E, category 12.2.2; row: Group I (Additives) · 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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