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What counts as Polyols (Group IV)?
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“Group IV: Polyols”
“Group IV: Polyols”
- Definition
- Annex II Part C: Group IV: Polyols
- Listed members
- Sorbitols, Mannitol, Isomalt, Maltitols, Lactitol, Xylitol, Erythritol
- Source
“Group IV: Polyols”
Annex II, line 1553 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Annex II, line 1553(opens in a new tab)
- Definition
- Annex II Part C (GB): Group IV: Polyols
- Listed members
- Sorbitols, Mannitol, Isomalt, Maltitols, Lactitol, Xylitol, Erythritol
- Source
“Group IV: Polyols”
Annex II, line 635 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Annex II, line 635(opens in a new tab)
Rules
Rules that use these definitions
62 rules.
Must meet the conditions of Group IV (Polyols) is authorised in food category 05.4 Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit based fillings covered by category 4.2.4 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: Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit based fillings covered by category 4.2.4 [05.4]
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
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 IV · Polyols · quantum satis · only sauces
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: Group IV (Polyols) · 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 IV (Polyols) is authorised in food category 06.3 Breakfast cereals 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: Breakfast cereals [06.3]
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 IV · Polyols · quantum satis · only breakfast cereals or cereal-based products, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
Annex II rows, Part E, category 06.3; row: Group IV (Polyols) · 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 IV (Polyols) is authorised in food category 07.2 Fine bakery wares 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: Fine bakery wares [07.2]
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
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 IV · Polyols · quantum satis · only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
Annex II rows, Part E, category 07.2; row: Group IV (Polyols) · 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 IV (Polyols) is authorised in food category 09.1.1 Unprocessed fish 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: Unprocessed fish [09.1.1]
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
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 IV · Polyols · quantum satis · only frozen and deep-frozen unprocessed fish for purposes other than sweetening
Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.1.1; row: Group IV (Polyols) · 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 IV (Polyols) is authorised in food category 09.1.2 Unprocessed molluscs and crustaceans 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: Unprocessed molluscs and crustaceans [09.1.2]
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
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 IV · Polyols · quantum satis · only frozen and deep-frozen unprocessed crustaceans, molluscs and cephalopods; for purposes other than sweetening
Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.1.2; row: Group IV (Polyols) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)- ConformityEUPolyols (Group IV) as defined in European Union
Must meet the conditions of Group IV (Polyols) is authorised in food category 05.4 Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit based fillings covered by category 4.2.4 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: Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit based fillings covered by category 4.2.4 [05.4]
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
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 IV · Polyols · quantum satis · only sauces
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: Group IV (Polyols) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- ConformityEUPolyols (Group IV) as defined in European Union
Must meet the conditions of Group IV (Polyols) is authorised in food category 06.3 Breakfast cereals 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: Breakfast cereals [06.3]
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 IV · Polyols · quantum satis · only breakfast cereals or cereal-based products, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
Annex II rows, Part E, category 06.3; row: Group IV (Polyols) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- ConformityEUPolyols (Group IV) as defined in European Union
Must meet the conditions of Group IV (Polyols) is authorised in food category 07.2 Fine bakery wares 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: Fine bakery wares [07.2]
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
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 IV · Polyols · quantum satis · only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
Annex II rows, Part E, category 07.2; row: Group IV (Polyols) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- ConformityEUPolyols (Group IV) as defined in European Union
Must meet the conditions of Group IV (Polyols) is authorised in food category 09.1.1 Unprocessed fish 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: Unprocessed fish [09.1.1]
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
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 IV · Polyols · quantum satis · only frozen and deep-frozen unprocessed fish for purposes other than sweetening
Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.1.1; row: Group IV (Polyols) · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- ConformityEUPolyols (Group IV) as defined in European Union
Must meet the conditions of Group IV (Polyols) is authorised in food category 09.1.2 Unprocessed molluscs and crustaceans 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: Unprocessed molluscs and crustaceans [09.1.2]
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
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 IV · Polyols · quantum satis · only frozen and deep-frozen unprocessed crustaceans, molluscs and cephalopods; for purposes other than sweetening
Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.1.2; row: Group IV (Polyols) · 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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