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Market
Status
Requirement, dates and source
United States (federal)
No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 7 Oct 2026, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

California (US state)
No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

Colorado (US state)
Not covered

We hold no rules for this market.

Connecticut (US state)
Not covered

We hold no rules for this market.

Hawaii (US state)
Not covered

We hold no rules for this market.

Illinois (US state)
Not covered

We hold no rules for this market.

Maryland (US state)
Not covered

We hold no rules for this market.

Maine (US state)
Not covered

We hold no rules for this market.

Minnesota (US state)
Not covered

We hold no rules for this market.

New Hampshire (US state)
Not covered

We hold no rules for this market.

New Jersey (US state)
Not covered

We hold no rules for this market.

New Mexico (US state)
Not covered

We hold no rules for this market.

New York (US state)
Not covered

We hold no rules for this market.

Oregon (US state)
Not covered

We hold no rules for this market.

Rhode Island (US state)
Not covered

We hold no rules for this market.

Vermont (US state)
Not covered

We hold no rules for this market.

Washington (US state)
Not covered

We hold no rules for this market.

European Union
Limited

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 4 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(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 4 · (94)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.4; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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.

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(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 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(ii) Annatto 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 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only red Leicester cheese".

From the consolidated text: E 160b(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 50 · only red Leicester cheese

Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.7.2; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto norbixin · 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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For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 35 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only Mimolette cheese".

From the consolidated text: E 160b(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 35 · only Mimolette cheese

Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.7.2; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 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(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 20 · (94)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.7.3; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 8 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(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 8 · (94)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.7.5; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 8 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only ripened orange, yellow and broken-white products".

From the consolidated text: E 160b(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 8 · only ripened orange, yellow and broken-white products

Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.7.6; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 20 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

From the consolidated text: E 160b(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 20

Annex II rows, Part E, category 03; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 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(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 20 · (94) · except chestnut purée

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.2; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 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(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 20 · (94) · except crème de pruneaux

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.3; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 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(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 10 · (94) · only dried potato granules and flakes

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.6; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 25 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(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 25 · (94)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 20 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(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 20 · (94) · only decorations and coatings

Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 20 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only extruded puffed and or fruit-flavoured breakfast cereals".

From the consolidated text: E 160b(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 20 · only extruded puffed and or fruit-flavoured breakfast cereals

Annex II rows, Part E, category 06.3; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 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(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 20 · (94)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 06.5; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 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(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 50 · (94) · only batters for coating

Annex II rows, Part E, category 06.6; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 10 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

From the consolidated text: E 160b(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 10

Annex II rows, Part E, category 07.2; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 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(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 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

Annex II rows, Part E, category 08.2; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 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(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 20 · (94) · only chorizo sausage, salchichon, pasturmas and sobrasada

Annex II rows, Part E, category 08.3.1; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 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(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 20 · (94) · only sausages, pâtés, terrines and luncheon meat

Annex II rows, Part E, category 08.3.2; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 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(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 50 · (94)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 08.3.3; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 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(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 10 · (94) · only smoked fish

Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.2; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 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(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 30 · (94) · only surimi and similar products and salmon substitutes

Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.2; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 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(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 10 · (94)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.5; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 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(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 30 · (94) · including pickles, relishes, chutney and piccalilli; excluding tomato-based sauces

Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.6; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 10 mg/l (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only alcoholic beverages with alcoholic strength by volume less than 15 %".

From the consolidated text: E 160b(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 10 · only alcoholic beverages with alcoholic strength by volume less than 15 %

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.8; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 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(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 20 · (94)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 15.1; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 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(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 10 · (94)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 15.2; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 7.5 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(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 7,5 · (94)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 16; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto norbixin · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)
Limited

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 4 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(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 4 · (94)

Annex rows, Part E, category 01.4; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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.

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(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 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(ii) Annatto 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 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only red Leicester cheese".

From the official list: E 160b(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 50 · only red Leicester cheese

Annex rows, Part E, category 01.7.2; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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)
Show 26 more rules for this market

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 35 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only Mimolette cheese".

From the official list: E 160b(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 35 · only Mimolette cheese

Annex rows, Part E, category 01.7.2; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 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(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 20 · (94)

Annex rows, Part E, category 01.7.3; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 8 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(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 8 · (94)

Annex rows, Part E, category 01.7.5; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 8 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only ripened orange, yellow and broken-white products".

From the official list: E 160b(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 8 · only ripened orange, yellow and broken-white products

Annex rows, Part E, category 01.7.6; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 20 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

From the official list: E 160b(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 20

Annex rows, Part E, category 03; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 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(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 20 · (94) · except chestnut purée

Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.2; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 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(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 20 · (94) · except crème de pruneaux

Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.3; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 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(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 10 · (94) · only dried potato granules and flakes

Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.6; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 25 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(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 25 · (94)

Annex rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 20 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(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 20 · (94) · only decorations and coatings

Annex rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 20 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only extruded puffed and or fruit-flavoured breakfast cereals".

From the official list: E 160b(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 20 · only extruded puffed and or fruit-flavoured breakfast cereals

Annex rows, Part E, category 06.3; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 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(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 20 · (94)

Annex rows, Part E, category 06.5; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 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(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 50 · (94) · only batters for coating

Annex rows, Part E, category 06.6; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 10 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

From the official list: E 160b(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 10

Annex rows, Part E, category 07.2; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 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(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 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

Annex rows, Part E, category 08.2; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 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(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 20 · (94) · only chorizo sausage, salchichon, pasturmas and sobrasada

Annex rows, Part E, category 08.3.1; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 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(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 20 · (94) · only sausages, pâtés, terrines and luncheon meat

Annex rows, Part E, category 08.3.2; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 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(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 50 · (94)

Annex rows, Part E, category 08.3.3; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 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(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 10 · (94) · only smoked fish

Annex rows, Part E, category 09.2; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 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(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 30 · (94) · only surimi and similar products and salmon substitutes

Annex rows, Part E, category 09.2; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 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(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 10 · (94)

Annex rows, Part E, category 12.5; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 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(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 30 · (94) · including pickles, relishes, chutney and piccalilli; excluding tomato-based sauces

Annex rows, Part E, category 12.6; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 10 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only alcoholic drinks with less than 15 % of alcohol".

From the official list: E 160b(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 10 · only alcoholic drinks with less than 15 % of alcohol

Annex rows, Part E, category 14.2.8; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 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(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 20 · (94)

Annex rows, Part E, category 15.1; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 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(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 10 · (94)

Annex rows, Part E, category 15.2; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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 7.5 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(ii) · Annatto norbixin · 7,5 · (94)

Annex rows, Part E, category 16; row: E 160b(ii) Annatto 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)
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