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“Group II: Food colours authorised at quantum satis”
“Group II: Food colours authorised at quantum satis”
- 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
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“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
Rules that use these definitions
113 rules.
Must meet the conditions of Group II (Colours at quantum satis) is authorised in food category 12.7 Salads and savoury based sandwich spreads 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: Salads and savoury based sandwich spreads [12.7]
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
Annex rows, Part E, category 12.7; row: Group II (Colours at quantum satis) · 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 II (Colours at quantum satis) is authorised in food category 12.9 Protein products, excluding products covered in category 1.8 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: Protein products, excluding products covered in category 1.8 [12.9]
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
Annex rows, Part E, category 12.9; row: Group II (Colours at quantum satis) · 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 II (Colours at quantum satis) is authorised in food category 13.2 Dietary foods for special medical purposes defined in Directive 1999/21/EC (excluding products from food category 13.1.5) 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: Foods for special medical purposes as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 (excluding products from food category 13.1.5) [13.2]
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 II · Colours at quantum satis · quantum satis
Annex rows, Part E, category 13.2; row: Group II (Colours at quantum satis) · 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 II (Colours at quantum satis) is authorised in food category 13.3 Dietary foods for weight control diets intended to replace total daily food intake or an individual meal (the whole or part of the total daily diet) 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: Total diet replacement for weight control food as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 [13.3]
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
Annex rows, Part E, category 13.3; row: Group II (Colours at quantum satis) · 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 II (Colours at quantum satis) is authorised in food category 13.4 Foods suitable for people intolerant to gluten as defined by Commission Regulation (EC) No 41/2009 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: Foods suitable for people intolerant to gluten as defined by Commission Regulation (EC) No 41/2009 [13.4]
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
Annex rows, Part E, category 13.4; row: Group II (Colours at quantum satis) · 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 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 12.7 Salads and savoury based sandwich spreads 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: Salads and savoury based sandwich spreads [12.7]
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
Annex rows, Part E, category 12.7; row: Group II (Colours at quantum satis) · 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 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 12.9 Protein products, excluding products covered in category 1.8 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: Protein products, excluding products covered in category 1.8 [12.9]
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
Annex rows, Part E, category 12.9; row: Group II (Colours at quantum satis) · 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 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 13.2 Dietary foods for special medical purposes defined in Directive 1999/21/EC (excluding products from food category 13.1.5) 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: Foods for special medical purposes as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 (excluding products from food category 13.1.5) [13.2]
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 II · Colours at quantum satis · quantum satis
Annex rows, Part E, category 13.2; row: Group II (Colours at quantum satis) · 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 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 13.3 Dietary foods for weight control diets intended to replace total daily food intake or an individual meal (the whole or part of the total daily diet) 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: Total diet replacement for weight control food as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 [13.3]
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
Annex rows, Part E, category 13.3; row: Group II (Colours at quantum satis) · 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 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 13.4 Foods suitable for people intolerant to gluten as defined by Commission Regulation (EC) No 41/2009 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: Foods suitable for people intolerant to gluten as defined by Commission Regulation (EC) No 41/2009 [13.4]
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
Annex rows, Part E, category 13.4; row: Group II (Colours at quantum satis) · 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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