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Annex II Part C: Group II: Food colours authorised at quantum satis
Riboflavins, Chlorophylls and chlorophyllins, Copper complexes of chlorophylls, chlorophyllins, Plain caramel (1), Caustic sulphite caramel, Ammonia caramel, Sulphite ammonia caramel, Vegetable carbon, Carotenes, Paprika extract, capsanthin, capsorubin, Beetroot Red, betanin, Anthocyanins, Calcium carbonate, Iron oxides and hydroxides
“Group II: Food colours authorised at quantum satis”
Annex II, line 1511 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Annex II, line 1511(opens in a new tab)
Annex II Part C (GB): Group II: Food colours authorised at quantum satis
Riboflavins, Chlorophylls and chlorophyllins, Copper complexes of chlorophylls, chlorophyllins, Plain caramel (1), Caustic sulphite caramel, Ammonia caramel, Sulphite ammonia caramel, Vegetable carbon, Carotenes, Paprika extract, capsanthin, capsorubin, Beetroot Red, betanin, Anthocyanins, Calcium carbonate, Titanium dioxide (*2), Iron oxides and hydroxides
“Group II: Food colours authorised at quantum satis”
Annex II, line 601 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Annex II, line 601(opens in a new tab)
  • Definition
    Annex II Part C: Group II: Food colours authorised at quantum satis
    Listed members
    Riboflavins, Chlorophylls and chlorophyllins, Copper complexes of chlorophylls, chlorophyllins, Plain caramel (1), Caustic sulphite caramel, Ammonia caramel, Sulphite ammonia caramel, Vegetable carbon, Carotenes, Paprika extract, capsanthin, capsorubin, Beetroot Red, betanin, Anthocyanins, Calcium carbonate, Iron oxides and hydroxides
    Source
    “Group II: Food colours authorised at quantum satis”
    Annex II, line 1511 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Annex II, line 1511(opens in a new tab)
  • Definition
    Annex II Part C (GB): Group II: Food colours authorised at quantum satis
    Listed members
    Riboflavins, Chlorophylls and chlorophyllins, Copper complexes of chlorophylls, chlorophyllins, Plain caramel (1), Caustic sulphite caramel, Ammonia caramel, Sulphite ammonia caramel, Vegetable carbon, Carotenes, Paprika extract, capsanthin, capsorubin, Beetroot Red, betanin, Anthocyanins, Calcium carbonate, Titanium dioxide (*2), Iron oxides and hydroxides
    Source
    “Group II: Food colours authorised at quantum satis”
    Annex II, line 601 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Annex II, line 601(opens in a new tab)

Rules

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113 rules.

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ConformityEU
Food colours authorised at quantum satis (Group II) as defined in European Union

Must meet the conditions of Group II (Colours at quantum satis) is authorised in food category 18.2 Meal replacement for weight control as referred to in Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 (2) at quantum satis (no maximum level).

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02008R1333-20260818 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

  • EU food category: Meal replacement for weight control as referred to in Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 (2) [18.2]

Depends on: eu food category code

In force, start date unknown

Art. 35: applies from 20 January 2010; Annex II as consolidated 2026-08-18, amendment dates of single rows not tracked. The row sits in the block marked ▼M122 (inserted or replaced by an amending act); the published text lists the amending acts with their Official Journal publication dates only, not their application dates, so 20 January 2010 (Art. 35) stands in for the row's start date.

From the consolidated text: Group II · Colours at quantum satis · quantum satis

Annex II rows, Part E, category 18.2; row: Group II (Colours at quantum satis) · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
ConformityEU
Food colours authorised at quantum satis (Group II) as defined in European Union

Must meet the conditions of Group II (Colours at quantum satis) is authorised in food category 18.3 Foods specially produced to reduce the gluten content of gluten-containing ingredients or substitute the gluten-containing ingredients at quantum satis (no maximum level).

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02008R1333-20260818 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

  • EU food category: Foods specially produced to reduce the gluten content of gluten-containing ingredients or substitute the gluten-containing ingredients [18.3]

Depends on: eu food category code

In force, start date unknown

Art. 35: applies from 20 January 2010; Annex II as consolidated 2026-08-18, amendment dates of single rows not tracked. The row sits in the block marked ▼M122 (inserted or replaced by an amending act); the published text lists the amending acts with their Official Journal publication dates only, not their application dates, so 20 January 2010 (Art. 35) stands in for the row's start date.

From the consolidated text: Group II · Colours at quantum satis · quantum satis

Annex II rows, Part E, category 18.3; row: Group II (Colours at quantum satis) · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
ConformityGB
Food colours authorised at quantum satis (Group II) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

Must meet the conditions of Group II (Colours at quantum satis) is authorised in food category 01.4 Flavoured fermented milk products including heat-treated products at quantum satis (no maximum level).

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: Flavoured fermented milk products including heat-treated products [01.4]

Depends on: eu food category code

Repealed

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

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

From the official list: Group II · Colours at quantum satis · quantum satis · Period of application: until 31 July 2014

ConformityGB
Food colours authorised at quantum satis (Group II) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

Must meet the conditions of Group II (Colours at quantum satis) is authorised in food category 01.4 Flavoured fermented milk products including heat-treated products at quantum satis (no maximum level).

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: Flavoured fermented milk products including heat-treated products [01.4]

Depends on: eu food category code

In force since 1 Aug 2014

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Aug 2014

The row states a period of application beginning 2014-08-01.

From the official list: Group II · Colours at quantum satis · quantum satis · (74) · Period of application: from 1 August 2014

ConformityGB
Food colours authorised at quantum satis (Group II) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

Must meet the conditions of Group II (Colours at quantum satis) is authorised in food category 01.5 Dehydrated milk as defined by Directive 2001/114/EC at quantum satis (no maximum level).

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: 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: Group II · Colours at quantum satis · quantum satis · except unflavoured products

  • ConformityEU
    Food colours authorised at quantum satis (Group II) as defined in European Union

    Must meet the conditions of Group II (Colours at quantum satis) is authorised in food category 18.2 Meal replacement for weight control as referred to in Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 (2) at quantum satis (no maximum level).

    The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02008R1333-20260818 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

    Applies when
    • EU food category: Meal replacement for weight control as referred to in Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 (2) [18.2]

    Depends on: eu food category code

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    Art. 35: applies from 20 January 2010; Annex II as consolidated 2026-08-18, amendment dates of single rows not tracked. The row sits in the block marked ▼M122 (inserted or replaced by an amending act); the published text lists the amending acts with their Official Journal publication dates only, not their application dates, so 20 January 2010 (Art. 35) stands in for the row's start date.

    Source

    From the consolidated text: Group II · Colours at quantum satis · quantum satis

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 18.2; row: Group II (Colours at quantum satis) · fetched 2026-10-09

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
  • ConformityEU
    Food colours authorised at quantum satis (Group II) as defined in European Union

    Must meet the conditions of Group II (Colours at quantum satis) is authorised in food category 18.3 Foods specially produced to reduce the gluten content of gluten-containing ingredients or substitute the gluten-containing ingredients at quantum satis (no maximum level).

    The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

    Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02008R1333-20260818 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

    Applies when
    • EU food category: Foods specially produced to reduce the gluten content of gluten-containing ingredients or substitute the gluten-containing ingredients [18.3]

    Depends on: eu food category code

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    Art. 35: applies from 20 January 2010; Annex II as consolidated 2026-08-18, amendment dates of single rows not tracked. The row sits in the block marked ▼M122 (inserted or replaced by an amending act); the published text lists the amending acts with their Official Journal publication dates only, not their application dates, so 20 January 2010 (Art. 35) stands in for the row's start date.

    Source

    From the consolidated text: Group II · Colours at quantum satis · quantum satis

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 18.3; row: Group II (Colours at quantum satis) · fetched 2026-10-09

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
  • ConformityGB
    Food colours authorised at quantum satis (Group II) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

    Must meet the conditions of Group II (Colours at quantum satis) is authorised in food category 01.4 Flavoured fermented milk products including heat-treated products at quantum satis (no maximum level).

    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: Flavoured fermented milk products including heat-treated products [01.4]

    Depends on: eu food category code

    Effective
    Repealed

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

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

    Source

    From the official list: Group II · Colours at quantum satis · quantum satis · Period of application: until 31 July 2014

  • ConformityGB
    Food colours authorised at quantum satis (Group II) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

    Must meet the conditions of Group II (Colours at quantum satis) is authorised in food category 01.4 Flavoured fermented milk products including heat-treated products at quantum satis (no maximum level).

    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: Flavoured fermented milk products including heat-treated products [01.4]

    Depends on: eu food category code

    Effective

    In force since 1 Aug 2014

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Aug 2014

    The row states a period of application beginning 2014-08-01.

    Source

    From the official list: Group II · Colours at quantum satis · quantum satis · (74) · Period of application: from 1 August 2014

  • ConformityGB
    Food colours authorised at quantum satis (Group II) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

    Must meet the conditions of Group II (Colours at quantum satis) is authorised in food category 01.5 Dehydrated milk as defined by Directive 2001/114/EC at quantum satis (no maximum level).

    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: Dehydrated milk as defined by Directive 2001/114/EC [01.5]

    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 II · Colours at quantum satis · quantum satis · except unflavoured products

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