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Is Annatto bixin banned where you sell?
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 7 Oct 2026, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only smoked fish".
From the consolidated text: E 160b · Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin · 10 · only smoked fish
Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.2; row: E 160b Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 15 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 15 · (94)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.4; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 15 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only ripened orange, yellow and broken-white cheese and red and green pesto cheese". Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 15 · (94) · only ripened orange, yellow and broken-white cheese and red and green pesto cheese
Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.7.2; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 20 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 20 · (94)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.7.3; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)Show 23 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 15 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 15 · (94)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.7.5; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only fats".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 10 · only fats
Annex II rows, Part E, category 02.1; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "excluding reduced fat butter".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 10 · excluding reduced fat butter
Annex II rows, Part E, category 02.2.2; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 20 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "except chestnut purée". Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 20 · (94) · except chestnut purée
Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.2; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 20 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "except crème de pruneaux". Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 20 · (94) · except crème de pruneaux
Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.3; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only dried potato granules and flakes". Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 10 · (94) · only dried potato granules and flakes
Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.6; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 30 · (94)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 80 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only decorations and coatings". Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 80 · (94) · only decorations and coatings
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 20 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 20 · (94)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 06.5; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only batters for coating". Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 50 · (94) · only batters for coating
Annex II rows, Part E, category 06.6; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 20 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only breakfast sausages with a minimum cereal content of 6 % and burger meat with a minimum vegetable and/or cereal content of 4 % mixed within the meat; In these products, the meat is minced in such a way so that the muscle and fat tissue are completely dispersed, so that fibre makes an emulsion with the fat, giving those products their typical appearance". Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 20 · (94) · only breakfast sausages with a minimum cereal content of 6 % and burger meat with a minimum vegetable and/or cereal content of 4 % mixed within the meat; In these products, the meat is minced in such a way so that the muscle and fat tissue are completely dispersed, so that fibre makes an emulsion with the fat, giving those products their typical appearance
Annex II rows, Part E, category 08.2; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 20 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only chorizo sausage, salchichon, pasturmas and sobrasada". Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 20 · (94) · only chorizo sausage, salchichon, pasturmas and sobrasada
Annex II rows, Part E, category 08.3.1; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 20 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only sausages, pâtés, terrines and luncheon meat". Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 20 · (94) · only sausages, pâtés, terrines and luncheon meat
Annex II rows, Part E, category 08.3.2; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 50 · (94)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 08.3.3; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only smoked fish". Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 10 · (94) · only smoked fish
Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.2; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only surimi and similar products and salmon substitutes". Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 30 · (94) · only surimi and similar products and salmon substitutes
Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.2; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 15 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 15 · (94)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.5; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "including pickles, relishes, chutney and piccalilli; excluding tomato-based sauces". Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 30 · (94) · including pickles, relishes, chutney and piccalilli; excluding tomato-based sauces
Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.6; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 20 mg/l (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 20
Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.4; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 mg/l (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only liqueurs".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 10 · only liqueurs
Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.6; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 20 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 20 · (94)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 15.1; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 10 · (94)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 15.2; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 15 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 15 · (94)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 16; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only smoked fish".
From the official list: E 160b · Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin · 10 · only smoked fish
Annex rows, Part E, category 09.2; row: E 160b Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 15 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 15 · (94)
Annex rows, Part E, category 01.4; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 15 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only ripened orange, yellow and broken-white cheese and red and green pesto cheese". Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 15 · (94) · only ripened orange, yellow and broken-white cheese and red and green pesto cheese
Annex rows, Part E, category 01.7.2; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 20 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 20 · (94)
Annex rows, Part E, category 01.7.3; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)Show 23 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 15 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 15 · (94)
Annex rows, Part E, category 01.7.5; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only fats".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 10 · only fats
Annex rows, Part E, category 02.1; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "excluding reduced fat butter".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 10 · excluding reduced fat butter
Annex rows, Part E, category 02.2.2; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 20 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "except chestnut purée". Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 20 · (94) · except chestnut purée
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.2; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 20 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "except crème de pruneaux". Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 20 · (94) · except crème de pruneaux
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.3; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only dried potato granules and flakes". Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 10 · (94) · only dried potato granules and flakes
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.6; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 30 · (94)
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 80 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only decorations and coatings". Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 80 · (94) · only decorations and coatings
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 20 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 20 · (94)
Annex rows, Part E, category 06.5; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only batters for coating". Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 50 · (94) · only batters for coating
Annex rows, Part E, category 06.6; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 20 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only breakfast sausages with a minimum cereal content of 6 % and burger meat with a minimum vegetable and/or cereal content of 4 % mixed within the meat; In these products, the meat is minced in such a way so that the muscle and fat tissue are completely dispersed, so that fibre makes an emulsion with the fat, giving those products their typical appearance". Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 20 · (94) · only breakfast sausages with a minimum cereal content of 6 % and burger meat with a minimum vegetable and/or cereal content of 4 % mixed within the meat; In these products, the meat is minced in such a way so that the muscle and fat tissue are completely dispersed, so that fibre makes an emulsion with the fat, giving those products their typical appearance
Annex rows, Part E, category 08.2; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 20 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only chorizo sausage, salchichon, pasturmas and sobrasada". Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 20 · (94) · only chorizo sausage, salchichon, pasturmas and sobrasada
Annex rows, Part E, category 08.3.1; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 20 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only sausages, pâtés, terrines and luncheon meat". Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 20 · (94) · only sausages, pâtés, terrines and luncheon meat
Annex rows, Part E, category 08.3.2; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 50 · (94)
Annex rows, Part E, category 08.3.3; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only smoked fish". Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 10 · (94) · only smoked fish
Annex rows, Part E, category 09.2; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only surimi and similar products and salmon substitutes". Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 30 · (94) · only surimi and similar products and salmon substitutes
Annex rows, Part E, category 09.2; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 15 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 15 · (94)
Annex rows, Part E, category 12.5; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "including pickles, relishes, chutney and piccalilli; excluding tomato-based sauces". Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 30 · (94) · including pickles, relishes, chutney and piccalilli; excluding tomato-based sauces
Annex rows, Part E, category 12.6; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 20 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 20
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.1.4; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only liqueurs".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 10 · only liqueurs
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.2.6; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 20 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 20 · (94)
Annex rows, Part E, category 15.1; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 10 · (94)
Annex rows, Part E, category 15.2; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 15 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 15 · (94)
Annex rows, Part E, category 16; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Apr 2026, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only smoked fish".
From the consolidated text: E 160b · Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin · 10 · only smoked fish
Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.2; row: E 160b Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 15 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 15 · (94)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.4; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 15 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only ripened orange, yellow and broken-white cheese and red and green pesto cheese". Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 15 · (94) · only ripened orange, yellow and broken-white cheese and red and green pesto cheese
Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.7.2; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 20 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 20 · (94)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.7.3; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)Show 23 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 15 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 15 · (94)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.7.5; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only fats".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 10 · only fats
Annex II rows, Part E, category 02.1; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "excluding reduced fat butter".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 10 · excluding reduced fat butter
Annex II rows, Part E, category 02.2.2; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 20 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "except chestnut purée". Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 20 · (94) · except chestnut purée
Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.2; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 20 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "except crème de pruneaux". Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 20 · (94) · except crème de pruneaux
Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.3; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only dried potato granules and flakes". Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 10 · (94) · only dried potato granules and flakes
Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.6; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 30 · (94)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 80 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only decorations and coatings". Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 80 · (94) · only decorations and coatings
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 20 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 20 · (94)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 06.5; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only batters for coating". Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 50 · (94) · only batters for coating
Annex II rows, Part E, category 06.6; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 20 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only breakfast sausages with a minimum cereal content of 6 % and burger meat with a minimum vegetable and/or cereal content of 4 % mixed within the meat; In these products, the meat is minced in such a way so that the muscle and fat tissue are completely dispersed, so that fibre makes an emulsion with the fat, giving those products their typical appearance". Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 20 · (94) · only breakfast sausages with a minimum cereal content of 6 % and burger meat with a minimum vegetable and/or cereal content of 4 % mixed within the meat; In these products, the meat is minced in such a way so that the muscle and fat tissue are completely dispersed, so that fibre makes an emulsion with the fat, giving those products their typical appearance
Annex II rows, Part E, category 08.2; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 20 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only chorizo sausage, salchichon, pasturmas and sobrasada". Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 20 · (94) · only chorizo sausage, salchichon, pasturmas and sobrasada
Annex II rows, Part E, category 08.3.1; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 20 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only sausages, pâtés, terrines and luncheon meat". Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 20 · (94) · only sausages, pâtés, terrines and luncheon meat
Annex II rows, Part E, category 08.3.2; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 50 · (94)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 08.3.3; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only smoked fish". Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 10 · (94) · only smoked fish
Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.2; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only surimi and similar products and salmon substitutes". Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 30 · (94) · only surimi and similar products and salmon substitutes
Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.2; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 15 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 15 · (94)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.5; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "including pickles, relishes, chutney and piccalilli; excluding tomato-based sauces". Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 30 · (94) · including pickles, relishes, chutney and piccalilli; excluding tomato-based sauces
Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.6; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 20 mg/l (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 20
Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.4; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 mg/l (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only liqueurs".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 10 · only liqueurs
Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.6; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 20 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 20 · (94)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 15.1; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 10 · (94)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 15.2; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 15 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the consolidated text: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 15 · (94)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 16; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- Status
- Limited
- Requirement, dates and source
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only smoked fish".
From the official list: E 160b · Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin · 10 · only smoked fish
Annex rows, Part E, category 09.2; row: E 160b Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 15 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 15 · (94)
Annex rows, Part E, category 01.4; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 15 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only ripened orange, yellow and broken-white cheese and red and green pesto cheese". Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 15 · (94) · only ripened orange, yellow and broken-white cheese and red and green pesto cheese
Annex rows, Part E, category 01.7.2; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 20 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 20 · (94)
Annex rows, Part E, category 01.7.3; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)Show 23 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 15 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 15 · (94)
Annex rows, Part E, category 01.7.5; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only fats".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 10 · only fats
Annex rows, Part E, category 02.1; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "excluding reduced fat butter".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 10 · excluding reduced fat butter
Annex rows, Part E, category 02.2.2; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 20 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "except chestnut purée". Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 20 · (94) · except chestnut purée
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.2; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 20 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "except crème de pruneaux". Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 20 · (94) · except crème de pruneaux
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.3; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only dried potato granules and flakes". Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 10 · (94) · only dried potato granules and flakes
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.6; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 30 · (94)
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 80 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only decorations and coatings". Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 80 · (94) · only decorations and coatings
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 20 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 20 · (94)
Annex rows, Part E, category 06.5; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only batters for coating". Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 50 · (94) · only batters for coating
Annex rows, Part E, category 06.6; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 20 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only breakfast sausages with a minimum cereal content of 6 % and burger meat with a minimum vegetable and/or cereal content of 4 % mixed within the meat; In these products, the meat is minced in such a way so that the muscle and fat tissue are completely dispersed, so that fibre makes an emulsion with the fat, giving those products their typical appearance". Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 20 · (94) · only breakfast sausages with a minimum cereal content of 6 % and burger meat with a minimum vegetable and/or cereal content of 4 % mixed within the meat; In these products, the meat is minced in such a way so that the muscle and fat tissue are completely dispersed, so that fibre makes an emulsion with the fat, giving those products their typical appearance
Annex rows, Part E, category 08.2; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 20 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only chorizo sausage, salchichon, pasturmas and sobrasada". Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 20 · (94) · only chorizo sausage, salchichon, pasturmas and sobrasada
Annex rows, Part E, category 08.3.1; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 20 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only sausages, pâtés, terrines and luncheon meat". Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 20 · (94) · only sausages, pâtés, terrines and luncheon meat
Annex rows, Part E, category 08.3.2; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 50 · (94)
Annex rows, Part E, category 08.3.3; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only smoked fish". Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 10 · (94) · only smoked fish
Annex rows, Part E, category 09.2; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only surimi and similar products and salmon substitutes". Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 30 · (94) · only surimi and similar products and salmon substitutes
Annex rows, Part E, category 09.2; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 15 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 15 · (94)
Annex rows, Part E, category 12.5; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "including pickles, relishes, chutney and piccalilli; excluding tomato-based sauces". Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 30 · (94) · including pickles, relishes, chutney and piccalilli; excluding tomato-based sauces
Annex rows, Part E, category 12.6; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 20 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 20
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.1.4; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only liqueurs".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 10 · only liqueurs
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.2.6; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 20 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 20 · (94)
Annex rows, Part E, category 15.1; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 10 · (94)
Annex rows, Part E, category 15.2; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 15 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Footnote (94) as written: "When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.".
From the official list: E 160b(i) · Annatto bixin · 15 · (94)
Annex rows, Part E, category 16; row: E 160b(i) Annatto bixin · 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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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Apr 2026, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 8 Oct 2026, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin (E 160b) in European Union: Additives named by the Part E cell "E 160b" (Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin); members are the Part B additives in that range
From the consolidated text: E 160b · Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin · 10 · only smoked fish
Annex II, line 4660 · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Annex II, line 4660(opens in a new tab)Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin (E 160b) in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales): Additives named by the Part E cell "E 160b" (Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin); members are the Part B additives in that range
From the official list: E 160b · Annatto, Bixin, Norbixin · 10 · only smoked fish
Annex II, line 2831 · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Annex II, line 2831(opens in a new tab)
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