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What counts as Caramels (E 150a–d)?
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From the consolidated text: E 150a-d · Caramels · quantum satis · only preserves of red fruit
Annex II, line 2696 · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Annex II, line 2696(opens in a new tab)From the official list: E 150a-d · Caramels · quantum satis · only preserves of red fruit
Annex II, line 1481 · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Annex II, line 1481(opens in a new tab)- Definition
- Additives named by the Part E cell "E 150a-d" (Caramels); members are the Part B additives in that range
- Listed members
- Plain caramel (1), Caustic sulphite caramel, Ammonia caramel, Sulphite ammonia caramel
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From the consolidated text: E 150a-d · Caramels · quantum satis · only preserves of red fruit
Annex II, line 2696 · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Annex II, line 2696(opens in a new tab)
- Definition
- Additives named by the Part E cell "E 150a-d" (Caramels); members are the Part B additives in that range
- Listed members
- Plain caramel (1), Caustic sulphite caramel, Ammonia caramel, Sulphite ammonia caramel
- Source
From the official list: E 150a-d · Caramels · quantum satis · only preserves of red fruit
Annex II, line 1481 · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Annex II, line 1481(opens in a new tab)
Rules
Rules that use these definitions
34 rules.
Must meet the conditions of E 150a-d Caramels is authorised in food category 14.2.3 Cider and perry 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: Cider and perry [14.2.3]
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: E 150a-d · Caramels · quantum satis · only cidre bouché
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.2.3; row: E 150a-d Caramels · 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 E 150a-d Caramels is authorised in food category 14.2.6 Spirit drinks as defined in Regulation (EC) No 110/2008 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: Spirit drinks as defined in Regulation (EU) 2019/787 [14.2.6]
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: E 150a-d · Caramels · quantum satis · except: fruit spirits, spirits (preceded by the name of the fruit) obtained by maceration and distillation Geist (with the name of the fruit or the raw material used), London Gin, Sambuca, Maraschino, Marrasquino or Maraskino and Mistrà. Whisky, whiskey can only contain E 150a
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.2.6; row: E 150a-d Caramels · 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 E 150a-d Caramels is authorised in food category 14.2.7.1 Aromatised wines 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: Aromatised wines [14.2.7.1]
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: E 150a-d · Caramels · quantum satis
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.2.7.1; row: E 150a-d Caramels · 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 E 150a-d Caramels is authorised in food category 14.2.7.2 Aromatised wine-based drinks 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: Aromatised wine-based drinks [14.2.7.2]
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: E 150a-d · Caramels · quantum satis · except sangria, clarea, zurra
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.2.7.2; row: E 150a-d Caramels · 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)- ConformityGBCaramels (E 150a–d) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)
Must meet the conditions of E 150a-d Caramels is authorised in food category 14.2.3 Cider and perry 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: Cider and perry [14.2.3]
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: E 150a-d · Caramels · quantum satis · only cidre bouché
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.2.3; row: E 150a-d Caramels · 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)
- ConformityGBCaramels (E 150a–d) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)
Must meet the conditions of E 150a-d Caramels is authorised in food category 14.2.6 Spirit drinks as defined in Regulation (EC) No 110/2008 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: Spirit drinks as defined in Regulation (EU) 2019/787 [14.2.6]
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: E 150a-d · Caramels · quantum satis · except: fruit spirits, spirits (preceded by the name of the fruit) obtained by maceration and distillation Geist (with the name of the fruit or the raw material used), London Gin, Sambuca, Maraschino, Marrasquino or Maraskino and Mistrà. Whisky, whiskey can only contain E 150a
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.2.6; row: E 150a-d Caramels · 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)
- ConformityGBCaramels (E 150a–d) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)
Must meet the conditions of E 150a-d Caramels is authorised in food category 14.2.7.1 Aromatised wines 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: Aromatised wines [14.2.7.1]
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: E 150a-d · Caramels · quantum satis
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.2.7.1; row: E 150a-d Caramels · 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)
- ConformityGBCaramels (E 150a–d) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)
Must meet the conditions of E 150a-d Caramels is authorised in food category 14.2.7.2 Aromatised wine-based drinks 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: Aromatised wine-based drinks [14.2.7.2]
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: E 150a-d · Caramels · quantum satis · except sangria, clarea, zurra
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.2.7.2; row: E 150a-d Caramels · 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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