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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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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 01.6.3 Other creams 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: Other creams [01.6.3]

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 II · Colours at quantum satis · quantum satis · only flavoured creams

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 01.7.1 Unripened cheese excluding products falling in category 16 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: Unripened cheese excluding products falling in category 16 [01.7.1]

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: Group II · Colours at quantum satis · quantum satis · only flavoured unripened cheese

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 01.7.3 Edible cheese rind 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: Edible cheese rind [01.7.3]

Depends on: eu food category code

In force since 20 Jan 2010

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

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

From the official list: Group II · Colours at quantum satis · quantum satis

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 01.7.4 Whey cheese 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: Whey cheese [01.7.4]

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: Group II · Colours at quantum satis · quantum satis

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 01.7.5 Processed cheese 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: Processed cheese [01.7.5]

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 · only flavoured processed cheese

  • 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 01.6.3 Other creams 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: Other creams [01.6.3]

    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.

    Source

    From the official list: Group II · Colours at quantum satis · quantum satis · only flavoured creams

  • 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 01.7.1 Unripened cheese excluding products falling in category 16 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: Unripened cheese excluding products falling in category 16 [01.7.1]

    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 · only flavoured unripened cheese

  • 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 01.7.3 Edible cheese rind 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: Edible cheese rind [01.7.3]

    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.

    Source

    From the official list: Group II · Colours at quantum satis · quantum satis

  • 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 01.7.4 Whey cheese 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: Whey cheese [01.7.4]

    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

  • 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 01.7.5 Processed cheese 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: Processed cheese [01.7.5]

    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 · only flavoured processed cheese

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