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No known rule

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

No known rule

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

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Limited

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

From the consolidated text: E 160d · Lycopene · 30

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

From the consolidated text: E 160d · Lycopene · 30

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only flavoured processed cheese".

From the consolidated text: E 160d · Lycopene · 5 · only flavoured processed cheese

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 40 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

From the consolidated text: E 160d · Lycopene · 40

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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: "except chestnut purée". Footnote (31) as written: "Maximum individually or in combination with E 120, E 142, E 160d and E 161b".

From the consolidated text: E 160d · Lycopene · 10 · (31) · except chestnut purée

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.2; row: E 160d Lycopene · 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: "except crème de pruneaux". Footnote (31) as written: "Maximum individually or in combination with E 120, E 142, E 160d and E 161b".

From the consolidated text: E 160d · Lycopene · 10 · (31) · except crème de pruneaux

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.3; row: E 160d Lycopene · 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 since 20 Jan 2010.

From the consolidated text: E 160d · Lycopene · 30

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 300 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

From the consolidated text: E 160d · Lycopene · 300

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "except red coating of hard-sugar coated chocolate confectionery".

From the consolidated text: E 160d · Lycopene · 30 · except red coating of hard-sugar coated chocolate confectionery

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only red coating of hard-sugar coated chocolate confectionery".

From the consolidated text: E 160d · Lycopene · 200 · only red coating of hard-sugar coated chocolate confectionery

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only batters for coating".

From the consolidated text: E 160d · Lycopene · 30 · only batters for coating

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 25 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

From the consolidated text: E 160d · Lycopene · 25

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 500 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only decorations and coatings except edible external coating of pasturmas".

From the consolidated text: E 160d · Lycopene · 500 · only decorations and coatings except edible external coating of pasturmas

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only edible casings".

From the consolidated text: E 160d · Lycopene · 30 · only edible casings

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only salmon substitutes based on Theragra chalcogramma, Pollachius virens and Clupea harengus".

From the consolidated text: E 160d · Lycopene · 10 · only salmon substitutes based on Theragra chalcogramma, Pollachius virens and Clupea harengus

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only fish and crustacean paste, pre-cooked crustaceans, surimi, smoked fish".

From the consolidated text: E 160d · Lycopene · 30 · only fish and crustacean paste, pre-cooked crustaceans, surimi, smoked fish

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "except Sturgeons’ eggs (Caviar)".

From the consolidated text: E 160d · Lycopene · 30 · except Sturgeons’ eggs (Caviar)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

From the consolidated text: E 160d · Lycopene · 50

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

From the consolidated text: E 160d · Lycopene · 20

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "excluding tomato-based sauces".

From the consolidated text: E 160d · Lycopene · 50 · excluding tomato-based sauces

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only meat and fish analogues based on vegetable proteins".

From the consolidated text: E 160d · Lycopene · 30 · only meat and fish analogues based on vegetable proteins

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

From the consolidated text: E 160d · Lycopene · 30

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

From the consolidated text: E 160d · Lycopene · 30

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 12 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "excluding dilutable drinks".

From the consolidated text: E 160d · Lycopene · 12 · excluding dilutable drinks

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 mg/l (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "excluding wino owocowe jakościowe".

From the consolidated text: E 160d · Lycopene · 10 · excluding wino owocowe jakościowe

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

From the consolidated text: E 160d · Lycopene · 10

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.7.3; row: E 160d Lycopene · 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/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

From the consolidated text: E 160d · Lycopene · 30

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

From the consolidated text: E 160d · Lycopene · 30

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

From the consolidated text: E 160d · Lycopene · 30

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

From the consolidated text: E 160d · Lycopene · 30

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

From the consolidated text: E 160d · Lycopene · 30

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

From the consolidated text: E 160d · Lycopene · 30

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

From the consolidated text: E 160d · Lycopene · 30

Limited

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

From the official list: E 160d · Lycopene · 30

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

From the official list: E 160d · Lycopene · 30

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only flavoured processed cheese".

From the official list: E 160d · Lycopene · 5 · only flavoured processed cheese

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 40 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

From the official list: E 160d · Lycopene · 40

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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: "except chestnut purée". Footnote (31) as written: "Maximum individually or in combination with E 120, E 142, E 160d and E 161b".

From the official list: E 160d · Lycopene · 10 · (31) · except chestnut purée

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "except crème de pruneaux". Footnote (31) as written: "Maximum individually or in combination with E 120, E 142, E 160d and E 161b".

From the official list: E 160d · Lycopene · 10 · (31) · except crème de pruneaux

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

From the official list: E 160d · Lycopene · 30

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 300 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

From the official list: E 160d · Lycopene · 300

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "except red coating of hard-sugar coated chocolate confectionery".

From the official list: E 160d · Lycopene · 30 · except red coating of hard-sugar coated chocolate confectionery

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only red coating of hard-sugar coated chocolate confectionery".

From the official list: E 160d · Lycopene · 200 · only red coating of hard-sugar coated chocolate confectionery

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only batters for coating".

From the official list: E 160d · Lycopene · 30 · only batters for coating

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 25 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

From the official list: E 160d · Lycopene · 25

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 500 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only decorations and coatings except edible external coating of pasturmas".

From the official list: E 160d · Lycopene · 500 · only decorations and coatings except edible external coating of pasturmas

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only edible casings".

From the official list: E 160d · Lycopene · 30 · only edible casings

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only salmon substitutes based on Theragra chalcogramma, Pollachius virens and Clupea harengus".

From the official list: E 160d · Lycopene · 10 · only salmon substitutes based on Theragra chalcogramma, Pollachius virens and Clupea harengus

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only fish and crustacean paste, pre-cooked crustaceans, surimi, smoked fish".

From the official list: E 160d · Lycopene · 30 · only fish and crustacean paste, pre-cooked crustaceans, surimi, smoked fish

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "except Sturgeons’ eggs (Caviar)".

From the official list: E 160d · Lycopene · 30 · except Sturgeons’ eggs (Caviar)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

From the official list: E 160d · Lycopene · 50

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

From the official list: E 160d · Lycopene · 20

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "excluding tomato-based sauces".

From the official list: E 160d · Lycopene · 50 · excluding tomato-based sauces

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only meat and fish analogues based on vegetable proteins".

From the official list: E 160d · Lycopene · 30 · only meat and fish analogues based on vegetable proteins

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

From the official list: E 160d · Lycopene · 30

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

From the official list: E 160d · Lycopene · 30

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 12 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "excluding dilutable drinks".

From the official list: E 160d · Lycopene · 12 · excluding dilutable drinks

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "Excluding wino owocowe markowe".

From the official list: E 160d · Lycopene · 10 · Excluding wino owocowe markowe

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

From the official list: E 160d · Lycopene · 10

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

From the official list: E 160d · Lycopene · 30

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

From the official list: E 160d · Lycopene · 30

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

From the official list: E 160d · Lycopene · 30

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

From the official list: E 160d · Lycopene · 30

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

From the official list: E 160d · Lycopene · 30

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

From the official list: E 160d · Lycopene · 30

No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Apr 2026, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 8 Oct 2026, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

California

Prop 65 listing

California's list of chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm.

Not on the Prop 65 list in our data

Not on California's list when we last checked it.

Groups

Group memberships

Groups that name this substance. Markets define groups like PFAS in different ways.

Not named in any group

No group we track names this substance. Groups like PFAS are defined by chemical structure and don't list members, so whether it's in one depends on your product.

Records

Recalls and alerts

Recalls, safety alerts and Prop 65 notices that name Lycopene, with a link to the original. A Prop 65 notice is a claim by the sender, not a ruling.

No records in our feeds

No Prop 65 notice, EU Safety Gate alert or CPSC recall has named Lycopene since January 2023. Other agencies may still have acted.

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