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Additives named by the Part E cell "E 551-559" (Silicon dioxide – silicates); members are the Part B additives in that range
Silicon dioxide, Calcium silicate, Magnesium silicate, Talc, Sodium aluminium silicate, Potassium aluminium silicate, Calcium aluminium silicate (2), Bentonite (3), Aluminium silicate (Kaolin) (2)

From the consolidated text: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide – silicates · 10 000 · (1) (57) · only foods in dried powdered form (i.e. foods dried during the production process, and mixtures thereof), excluding foods listed in table 1 of Part A of this Annex Period of application: until 31 January 2014

Annex II Part C (GB): E 551 – 559: Silicon dioxide – silicates
Silicon dioxide, Calcium silicate, Magnesium silicate, Talc, Sodium aluminium silicate, Potassium aluminium silicate, Calcium aluminium silicate (2), Aluminium silicate (Kaolin) (2)
“E 551 – 559: Silicon dioxide – silicates”
Annex II, line 781 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Annex II, line 781(opens in a new tab)
  • Definition
    Additives named by the Part E cell "E 551-559" (Silicon dioxide – silicates); members are the Part B additives in that range
    Listed members
    Silicon dioxide, Calcium silicate, Magnesium silicate, Talc, Sodium aluminium silicate, Potassium aluminium silicate, Calcium aluminium silicate (2), Bentonite (3), Aluminium silicate (Kaolin) (2)
    Source

    From the consolidated text: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide – silicates · 10 000 · (1) (57) · only foods in dried powdered form (i.e. foods dried during the production process, and mixtures thereof), excluding foods listed in table 1 of Part A of this Annex Period of application: until 31 January 2014

  • Definition
    Annex II Part C (GB): E 551 – 559: Silicon dioxide – silicates
    Listed members
    Silicon dioxide, Calcium silicate, Magnesium silicate, Talc, Sodium aluminium silicate, Potassium aluminium silicate, Calcium aluminium silicate (2), Aluminium silicate (Kaolin) (2)
    Source
    “E 551 – 559: Silicon dioxide – silicates”
    Annex II, line 781 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Annex II, line 781(opens in a new tab)

Rules

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38 rules.

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Applies when
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Source
LimitEU
Silicon dioxide – silicates (E 551–559) as defined in European Union

Limit 10000 mg/kg (content basis)

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: Cheese products (excluding products falling in category 16) [01.7.6]

Depends on: eu food category code

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.

From the consolidated text: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide, calcium silicate, magnesium silicate, talc · 10 000 · (1) · only sliced or grated hard and semi-hard products Period of application: until 31 January 2014

Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.7.6; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide, calcium silicate, magnesium silicate, talc · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
LimitEU
Silicon dioxide – silicates (E 551–559) as defined in European Union

Limit 10000 mg/kg (content basis)

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: Dairy analogues, including beverage whiteners [01.8]

Depends on: eu food category code

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.

From the consolidated text: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide – silicates · 10 000 · (1) · only sliced or grated cheese analogues and processed cheese analogue;beverage whiteners Period of application: Until 31 January 2014

Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.8; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
LimitEU
Silicon dioxide – silicates (E 551–559) as defined in European Union

Limit 30000 mg/kg (content basis)

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: Other fat and oil emulsions including spreads as defined by Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 and liquid emulsions [02.2.2]

Depends on: eu food category code

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.

From the consolidated text: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide – silicates · 30 000 · (1) · only tin greasing products Period of application: until 31 January 2014

Annex II rows, Part E, category 02.2.2; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
LimitEU
Silicon dioxide – silicates (E 551–559) as defined in European Union

Limit 30000 mg/kg (content basis)

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: Vegetable oil pan spray [02.3]

Depends on: eu food category code

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.

From the consolidated text: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide – silicates · 30 000 · (1) · only tin greasing products Period of application: Until 31 January 2014

Annex II rows, Part E, category 02.3; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
LimitEU
Silicon dioxide – silicates (E 551–559) as defined in European Union

Limit 10000 mg/kg (content basis)

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: Sugars and syrups as defined by Directive 2001/111/EC [11.1]

Depends on: eu food category code

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.

From the consolidated text: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide – silicates · 10 000 · (1) · only dried powdered foods Period of application: until 31 January 2014

Annex II rows, Part E, category 11.1; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
  • LimitEU
    Silicon dioxide – silicates (E 551–559) as defined in European Union

    Limit 10000 mg/kg (content basis)

    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: Cheese products (excluding products falling in category 16) [01.7.6]

    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: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide, calcium silicate, magnesium silicate, talc · 10 000 · (1) · only sliced or grated hard and semi-hard products Period of application: until 31 January 2014

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.7.6; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide, calcium silicate, magnesium silicate, talc · fetched 2026-10-09

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
  • LimitEU
    Silicon dioxide – silicates (E 551–559) as defined in European Union

    Limit 10000 mg/kg (content basis)

    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: Dairy analogues, including beverage whiteners [01.8]

    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: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide – silicates · 10 000 · (1) · only sliced or grated cheese analogues and processed cheese analogue;beverage whiteners Period of application: Until 31 January 2014

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.8; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates · fetched 2026-10-09

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
  • LimitEU
    Silicon dioxide – silicates (E 551–559) as defined in European Union

    Limit 30000 mg/kg (content basis)

    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: Other fat and oil emulsions including spreads as defined by Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 and liquid emulsions [02.2.2]

    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: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide – silicates · 30 000 · (1) · only tin greasing products Period of application: until 31 January 2014

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 02.2.2; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates · fetched 2026-10-09

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
  • LimitEU
    Silicon dioxide – silicates (E 551–559) as defined in European Union

    Limit 30000 mg/kg (content basis)

    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: Vegetable oil pan spray [02.3]

    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: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide – silicates · 30 000 · (1) · only tin greasing products Period of application: Until 31 January 2014

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 02.3; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates · fetched 2026-10-09

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
  • LimitEU
    Silicon dioxide – silicates (E 551–559) as defined in European Union

    Limit 10000 mg/kg (content basis)

    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: Sugars and syrups as defined by Directive 2001/111/EC [11.1]

    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: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide – silicates · 10 000 · (1) · only dried powdered foods Period of application: until 31 January 2014

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 11.1; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates · 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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