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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
- 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
Rules that use these definitions
113 rules.
Must meet the conditions of Group II (Colours at quantum satis) is authorised in food category 08.3.3 Casings and coatings and decorations for meat at quantum satis (no maximum level).
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: Casings and coatings and decorations for meat [08.3.3]
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
Art. 35: applies from 20 January 2010; Annex II as consolidated 2026-08-18, amendment dates of single rows not tracked.
From the consolidated text: Group II · Colours at quantum satis · quantum satis · except edible external coating of pasturmas
Annex II rows, Part E, category 08.3.3; 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)Must meet the conditions of Group II (Colours at quantum satis) is authorised in food category 09.2 Processed fish and fishery products including mollusks and crustaceans 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: Processed fish and fishery products including mollusks and crustaceans [09.2]
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 ▼M95 (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 · only surimi and similar products and salmon substitutes based on Theragra chalcogramma, Pollachius virens and Clupea harengus
Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.2; 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)Must meet the conditions of Group II (Colours at quantum satis) is authorised in food category 09.3 Fish roe at quantum satis (no maximum level).
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: 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
Art. 35: applies from 20 January 2010; Annex II as consolidated 2026-08-18, amendment dates of single rows not tracked.
From the consolidated text: Group II · Colours at quantum satis · quantum satis · except Sturgeons’ eggs (Caviar)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.3; 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)Must meet the conditions of Group II (Colours at quantum satis) is authorised in food category 12.2.2 Seasonings and condiments 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: Seasonings and condiments [12.2.2]
Depends on: eu food category code
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 ▼M7 (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 · only seasonings, for example curry powder, tandoori Period of application: until 31 July 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.2.2; 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)Must meet the conditions of Group II (Colours at quantum satis) is authorised in food category 12.2.2 Seasonings and condiments at quantum satis (no maximum level).
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: Seasonings and condiments [12.2.2]
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 consolidated text: Group II · Colours at quantum satis · quantum satis · (70) · only seasonings, for example curry powder, tandoori Period of application: from 1 August 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.2.2; 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)- ConformityEUFood 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 08.3.3 Casings and coatings and decorations for meat at quantum satis (no maximum level).
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: Casings and coatings and decorations for meat [08.3.3]
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
Art. 35: applies from 20 January 2010; Annex II as consolidated 2026-08-18, amendment dates of single rows not tracked.
- Source
From the consolidated text: Group II · Colours at quantum satis · quantum satis · except edible external coating of pasturmas
Annex II rows, Part E, category 08.3.3; 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)
- ConformityEUFood 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 09.2 Processed fish and fishery products including mollusks and crustaceans 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: Processed fish and fishery products including mollusks and crustaceans [09.2]
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 ▼M95 (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 · only surimi and similar products and salmon substitutes based on Theragra chalcogramma, Pollachius virens and Clupea harengus
Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.2; 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)
- ConformityEUFood 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 09.3 Fish roe at quantum satis (no maximum level).
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: 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
Art. 35: applies from 20 January 2010; Annex II as consolidated 2026-08-18, amendment dates of single rows not tracked.
- Source
From the consolidated text: Group II · Colours at quantum satis · quantum satis · except Sturgeons’ eggs (Caviar)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.3; 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)
- ConformityEUFood 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 12.2.2 Seasonings and condiments 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: Seasonings and condiments [12.2.2]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
- Repealed
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 ▼M7 (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 · only seasonings, for example curry powder, tandoori Period of application: until 31 July 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.2.2; 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)
- ConformityEUFood 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 12.2.2 Seasonings and condiments at quantum satis (no maximum level).
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: Seasonings and condiments [12.2.2]
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 consolidated text: Group II · Colours at quantum satis · quantum satis · (70) · only seasonings, for example curry powder, tandoori Period of application: from 1 August 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.2.2; 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)
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