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Is Silver banned where you sell?
Also listed as E 174. 2 markets have rules for it. Selling something that contains it? Check it free, no account needed.
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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.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 174 Silver is authorised in food category 05.2 Other confectionery including breath refreshening microsweets at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only external coating of confectionery".
From the consolidated text: E 174 · Silver · quantum satis · only external coating of confectionery
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 174 Silver · 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: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 174 Silver is authorised in food category 05.4 Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit based fillings covered by category 4.2.4 at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only decoration of chocolates".
From the consolidated text: E 174 · Silver · quantum satis · only decoration of chocolates
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 174 Silver · 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: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 174 Silver is authorised in food category 14.2.6 Spirit drinks as defined in Regulation (EU) 2019/787 at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only liqueurs".
From the consolidated text: E 174 · Silver · quantum satis · only liqueurs
Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.6; row: E 174 Silver · 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: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 174 Silver is authorised in food category 05.2 Other confectionery including breath refreshening microsweets at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only external coating of confectionery".
From the official list: E 174 · Silver · quantum satis · only external coating of confectionery
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 174 Silver · 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: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 174 Silver is authorised in food category 05.4 Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit based fillings covered by category 4.2.4 at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only decoration of chocolates".
From the official list: E 174 · Silver · quantum satis · only decoration of chocolates
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 174 Silver · 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: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 174 Silver is authorised in food category 14.2.6 Spirit drinks as defined in Regulation (EC) No 110/2008 at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only liqueurs".
From the official list: E 174 · Silver · quantum satis · only liqueurs
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.2.6; row: E 174 Silver · 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.
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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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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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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For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 174 Silver is authorised in food category 05.2 Other confectionery including breath refreshening microsweets at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only external coating of confectionery".
From the consolidated text: E 174 · Silver · quantum satis · only external coating of confectionery
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 174 Silver · 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: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 174 Silver is authorised in food category 05.4 Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit based fillings covered by category 4.2.4 at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only decoration of chocolates".
From the consolidated text: E 174 · Silver · quantum satis · only decoration of chocolates
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 174 Silver · 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: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 174 Silver is authorised in food category 14.2.6 Spirit drinks as defined in Regulation (EU) 2019/787 at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only liqueurs".
From the consolidated text: E 174 · Silver · quantum satis · only liqueurs
Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.6; row: E 174 Silver · 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: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 174 Silver is authorised in food category 05.2 Other confectionery including breath refreshening microsweets at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only external coating of confectionery".
From the official list: E 174 · Silver · quantum satis · only external coating of confectionery
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 174 Silver · 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: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 174 Silver is authorised in food category 05.4 Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit based fillings covered by category 4.2.4 at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only decoration of chocolates".
From the official list: E 174 · Silver · quantum satis · only decoration of chocolates
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 174 Silver · 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: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 174 Silver is authorised in food category 14.2.6 Spirit drinks as defined in Regulation (EC) No 110/2008 at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only liqueurs".
From the official list: E 174 · Silver · quantum satis · only liqueurs
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.2.6; row: E 174 Silver · 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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- No known rule
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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.
California
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Not on the Prop 65 list in our data
Not on California's list when we last checked it.
Groups
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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
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No Prop 65 notice, EU Safety Gate alert or CPSC recall has named Silver since January 2023. Other agencies may still have acted.
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