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Is Polyglycerol polyricinoleate banned where you sell?
Also listed as E 476. 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: Limit 4000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only spreadable fats as defined in Articles 75(1)(h) and 78(1)(f) and in Part VII and Appendix II of Annex VII to Regulation (EC) No 1308/2013 (1), having a fat content of 41 % or less and similar spreadable products with a fat content of less than 10 % fat; liquid vegetable oil emulsions for sale to the final consumer, having a fat content of 70 % or less".
From the consolidated text: E 476 · Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 4000 · only spreadable fats as defined in Articles 75(1)(h) and 78(1)(f) and in Part VII and Appendix II of Annex VII to Regulation (EC) No 1308/2013 (1), having a fat content of 41 % or less and similar spreadable products with a fat content of less than 10 % fat; liquid vegetable oil emulsions for sale to the final consumer, having a fat content of 70 % or less
Annex II rows, Part E, category 02.2.2; row: E 476 Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 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 4000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "except sorbets".
From the consolidated text: E 476 · Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 4 000 · except sorbets
Annex II rows, Part E, category 03; row: E 476 Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 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 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the consolidated text: E 476 · Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 5 000
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.1; row: E 476 Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 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 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only cocoa-based confectionery".
From the consolidated text: E 476 · Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 5 000 · only cocoa-based confectionery
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 476 Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)Show 3 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only cocoa-based confectionery".
From the consolidated text: E 476 · Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 5 000 · only cocoa-based confectionery
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 476 Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 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 4000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only emulsified sauces with a fat content of less than 20 %".
From the consolidated text: E 476 · Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 4 000 · only emulsified sauces with a fat content of less than 20 %
Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.6; row: E 476 Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 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 8000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only emulsified sauces with a fat content of 20 % or more".
From the consolidated text: E 476 · Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 8 000 · only emulsified sauces with a fat content of 20 % or more
Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.6; row: E 476 Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 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 4000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only spreadable fats as defined in Articles 75(1)(h) and 78(1)(f) and in Part VII and Appendix II of Annex VII to Regulation (EC) No 1308/2013, having a fat content of 41 % or less and similar spreadable products with a fat content of less than 10 % fat; liquid vegetable oil emulsions for sale to the final consumer, having a fat content of 70 % or less".
From the official list: E 476 · Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 4000 · only spreadable fats as defined in Articles 75(1)(h) and 78(1)(f) and in Part VII and Appendix II of Annex VII to Regulation (EC) No 1308/2013, having a fat content of 41 % or less and similar spreadable products with a fat content of less than 10 % fat; liquid vegetable oil emulsions for sale to the final consumer, having a fat content of 70 % or less
Annex rows, Part E, category 02.2.2; row: E 476 Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 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 4000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "except sorbets".
From the official list: E 476 · Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 4000 · except sorbets
Annex rows, Part E, category 03; row: E 476 Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 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 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the official list: E 476 · Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 5 000
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.1; row: E 476 Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 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 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only cocoa-based confectionery".
From the official list: E 476 · Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 5 000 · only cocoa-based confectionery
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 476 Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 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 3 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only cocoa-based confectionery".
From the official list: E 476 · Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 5 000 · only cocoa-based confectionery
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 476 Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 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 4000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only emulsified sauces with a fat content of less than 20%".
From the official list: E 476 · Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 4000 · only emulsified sauces with a fat content of less than 20%
Annex rows, Part E, category 12.6; row: E 476 Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 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 8000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only emulsified sauces with a fat content of 20% or more".
From the official list: E 476 · Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 8000 · only emulsified sauces with a fat content of 20% or more
Annex rows, Part E, category 12.6; row: E 476 Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 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: Limit 4000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only spreadable fats as defined in Articles 75(1)(h) and 78(1)(f) and in Part VII and Appendix II of Annex VII to Regulation (EC) No 1308/2013 (1), having a fat content of 41 % or less and similar spreadable products with a fat content of less than 10 % fat; liquid vegetable oil emulsions for sale to the final consumer, having a fat content of 70 % or less".
From the consolidated text: E 476 · Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 4000 · only spreadable fats as defined in Articles 75(1)(h) and 78(1)(f) and in Part VII and Appendix II of Annex VII to Regulation (EC) No 1308/2013 (1), having a fat content of 41 % or less and similar spreadable products with a fat content of less than 10 % fat; liquid vegetable oil emulsions for sale to the final consumer, having a fat content of 70 % or less
Annex II rows, Part E, category 02.2.2; row: E 476 Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 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 4000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "except sorbets".
From the consolidated text: E 476 · Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 4 000 · except sorbets
Annex II rows, Part E, category 03; row: E 476 Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 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 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the consolidated text: E 476 · Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 5 000
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.1; row: E 476 Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 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 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only cocoa-based confectionery".
From the consolidated text: E 476 · Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 5 000 · only cocoa-based confectionery
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 476 Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)Show 3 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only cocoa-based confectionery".
From the consolidated text: E 476 · Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 5 000 · only cocoa-based confectionery
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 476 Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 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 4000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only emulsified sauces with a fat content of less than 20 %".
From the consolidated text: E 476 · Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 4 000 · only emulsified sauces with a fat content of less than 20 %
Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.6; row: E 476 Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 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 8000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only emulsified sauces with a fat content of 20 % or more".
From the consolidated text: E 476 · Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 8 000 · only emulsified sauces with a fat content of 20 % or more
Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.6; row: E 476 Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 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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- Requirement, dates and source
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 4000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only spreadable fats as defined in Articles 75(1)(h) and 78(1)(f) and in Part VII and Appendix II of Annex VII to Regulation (EC) No 1308/2013, having a fat content of 41 % or less and similar spreadable products with a fat content of less than 10 % fat; liquid vegetable oil emulsions for sale to the final consumer, having a fat content of 70 % or less".
From the official list: E 476 · Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 4000 · only spreadable fats as defined in Articles 75(1)(h) and 78(1)(f) and in Part VII and Appendix II of Annex VII to Regulation (EC) No 1308/2013, having a fat content of 41 % or less and similar spreadable products with a fat content of less than 10 % fat; liquid vegetable oil emulsions for sale to the final consumer, having a fat content of 70 % or less
Annex rows, Part E, category 02.2.2; row: E 476 Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 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 4000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "except sorbets".
From the official list: E 476 · Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 4000 · except sorbets
Annex rows, Part E, category 03; row: E 476 Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 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 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the official list: E 476 · Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 5 000
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.1; row: E 476 Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 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 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only cocoa-based confectionery".
From the official list: E 476 · Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 5 000 · only cocoa-based confectionery
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 476 Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 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 3 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only cocoa-based confectionery".
From the official list: E 476 · Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 5 000 · only cocoa-based confectionery
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 476 Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 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 4000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only emulsified sauces with a fat content of less than 20%".
From the official list: E 476 · Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 4000 · only emulsified sauces with a fat content of less than 20%
Annex rows, Part E, category 12.6; row: E 476 Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 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 8000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only emulsified sauces with a fat content of 20% or more".
From the official list: E 476 · Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 8000 · only emulsified sauces with a fat content of 20% or more
Annex rows, Part E, category 12.6; row: E 476 Polyglycerol polyricinoleate · 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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- No known rule
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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.
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