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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: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates is authorised in food category 0 All categories of foods at quantum satis (no maximum level).. Repealed.
Restriction or exception as written: "only foods in tablet and coated tablet form, excluding the foods listed in table 1 of Part A of this Annex".
From the consolidated text: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide – silicates · quantum satis · (1) · only foods in tablet and coated tablet form, excluding the foods listed in table 1 of Part A of this Annex Period of application: until 31 January 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 0; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates · 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 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates is authorised in food category 05.2 Other confectionery including breath refreshening microsweets at quantum satis (no maximum level).. Repealed.
Restriction or exception as written: "surface treatment only".
From the consolidated text: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide – silicates · quantum satis · (1) · surface treatment only Period of application: until 31 January 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates · 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 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates 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).. Repealed.
Restriction or exception as written: "surface treatment only".
From the consolidated text: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide – silicates · quantum satis · surface treatment only Period of application: until 31 January 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates · 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 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates is authorised in food category 11.1 Sugars and syrups as defined by Directive 2001/111/EC at quantum satis (no maximum level).. Repealed.
Restriction or exception as written: "only foods in tablet and coated tablet form".
From the consolidated text: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide – silicates · quantum satis · (1) · only foods in tablet and coated tablet form Period of application: until 31 January 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 11.1; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)Show 15 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates is authorised in food category 11.4.3 Table-top sweeteners in tablets at quantum satis (no maximum level).. Repealed.
From the consolidated text: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide – silicates · quantum satis · Period of application: until 31 January 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 11.4.3; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates · 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 551-559 Silicon dioxide — silicates is authorised in food category 17.1 Food supplements supplied in a solid form, excluding food supplements for infants and young children at quantum satis (no maximum level).. Repealed.
From the consolidated text: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide — silicates · quantum satis · Period of application: until 31 January 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 17.1; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide — silicates · 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 551-559 Silicon dioxide — silicates is authorised in food category 17.2 Food supplements supplied in a liquid form, excluding food supplements for infants and young children at quantum satis (no maximum level).. Repealed.
From the consolidated text: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide — silicates · quantum satis · Period of application: until 31 January 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 17.2; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide — silicates · 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 10000 mg/kg (content basis). Repealed.
Restriction or exception as written: "only foods in dried powdered form (i.e. foods dried during the production process, and mixtures thereof), excluding foods listed in table 1 of Part A of this Annex". Footnote (57) as written: "The maximum level shall apply unless a different maximum level is specified in points 01 to 18 of this Annex in relation to individual foods or categories of foods".
From the consolidated text: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide – silicates · 10 000 · (1) (57) · only foods in dried powdered form (i.e. foods dried during the production process, and mixtures thereof), excluding foods listed in table 1 of Part A of this Annex Period of application: until 31 January 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 0; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates · 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 10000 mg/kg (content basis). Repealed.
Restriction or exception as written: "only sliced or grated cheese hard and semi-hard cheese".
From the consolidated text: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide – silicates · 10 000 · (1) · only sliced or grated cheese hard and semi-hard cheese Period of application: until 31 January 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.7.2; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates · 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 10000 mg/kg (content basis). Repealed.
From the consolidated text: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide – silicates · 10 000 · (1) · Period of application: until 31 January 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.7.5; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates · 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 10000 mg/kg (content basis). Repealed.
Restriction or exception as written: "only sliced or grated hard and semi-hard products".
From the consolidated text: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide, calcium silicate, magnesium silicate, talc · 10 000 · (1) · only sliced or grated hard and semi-hard products Period of application: until 31 January 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.7.6; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide, calcium silicate, magnesium silicate, talc · 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 10000 mg/kg (content basis). Repealed.
Restriction or exception as written: "only sliced or grated cheese analogues and processed cheese analogue;beverage whiteners".
From the consolidated text: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide – silicates · 10 000 · (1) · only sliced or grated cheese analogues and processed cheese analogue;beverage whiteners Period of application: Until 31 January 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.8; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates · 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 30000 mg/kg (content basis). Repealed.
Restriction or exception as written: "only tin greasing products".
From the consolidated text: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide – silicates · 30 000 · (1) · only tin greasing products Period of application: until 31 January 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 02.2.2; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates · 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 30000 mg/kg (content basis). Repealed.
Restriction or exception as written: "only tin greasing products".
From the consolidated text: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide – silicates · 30 000 · (1) · only tin greasing products Period of application: Until 31 January 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 02.3; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates · 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 10000 mg/kg (content basis). Repealed.
Restriction or exception as written: "only dried powdered foods".
From the consolidated text: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide – silicates · 10 000 · (1) · only dried powdered foods Period of application: until 31 January 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 11.1; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates · 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 10000 mg/kg (content basis). Repealed.
From the consolidated text: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide – silicates · 10 000 · (1) · Period of application: until 31 January 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 11.4.2; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates · 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 10000 mg/kg (content basis). Repealed.
From the consolidated text: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide – silicates · 10 000 · Period of application: until 31 January 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.1.1; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates · 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 20000 mg/kg (content basis). Repealed.
From the consolidated text: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide – silicates · 20 000 · Period of application: until 31 January 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.1.2; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates · 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 30000 mg/kg (content basis). Repealed.
Restriction or exception as written: "only seasoning".
From the consolidated text: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide – silicates · 30 000 · (1) · only seasoning Period of application: until 31 January 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.2.2; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 13 Nov 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 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates is authorised in food category 0 All categories of foods at quantum satis (no maximum level).. Repealed.
Restriction or exception as written: "only foods in tablet and coated tablet form, excluding the foods listed in table 1 of Part A of this Annex".
From the consolidated text: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide – silicates · quantum satis · (1) · only foods in tablet and coated tablet form, excluding the foods listed in table 1 of Part A of this Annex Period of application: until 31 January 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 0; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates · 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 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates is authorised in food category 05.2 Other confectionery including breath refreshening microsweets at quantum satis (no maximum level).. Repealed.
Restriction or exception as written: "surface treatment only".
From the consolidated text: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide – silicates · quantum satis · (1) · surface treatment only Period of application: until 31 January 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates · 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 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates 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).. Repealed.
Restriction or exception as written: "surface treatment only".
From the consolidated text: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide – silicates · quantum satis · surface treatment only Period of application: until 31 January 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates · 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 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates is authorised in food category 11.1 Sugars and syrups as defined by Directive 2001/111/EC at quantum satis (no maximum level).. Repealed.
Restriction or exception as written: "only foods in tablet and coated tablet form".
From the consolidated text: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide – silicates · quantum satis · (1) · only foods in tablet and coated tablet form Period of application: until 31 January 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 11.1; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)Show 15 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates is authorised in food category 11.4.3 Table-top sweeteners in tablets at quantum satis (no maximum level).. Repealed.
From the consolidated text: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide – silicates · quantum satis · Period of application: until 31 January 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 11.4.3; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates · 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 551-559 Silicon dioxide — silicates is authorised in food category 17.1 Food supplements supplied in a solid form, excluding food supplements for infants and young children at quantum satis (no maximum level).. Repealed.
From the consolidated text: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide — silicates · quantum satis · Period of application: until 31 January 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 17.1; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide — silicates · 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 551-559 Silicon dioxide — silicates is authorised in food category 17.2 Food supplements supplied in a liquid form, excluding food supplements for infants and young children at quantum satis (no maximum level).. Repealed.
From the consolidated text: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide — silicates · quantum satis · Period of application: until 31 January 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 17.2; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide — silicates · 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 10000 mg/kg (content basis). Repealed.
Restriction or exception as written: "only foods in dried powdered form (i.e. foods dried during the production process, and mixtures thereof), excluding foods listed in table 1 of Part A of this Annex". Footnote (57) as written: "The maximum level shall apply unless a different maximum level is specified in points 01 to 18 of this Annex in relation to individual foods or categories of foods".
From the consolidated text: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide – silicates · 10 000 · (1) (57) · only foods in dried powdered form (i.e. foods dried during the production process, and mixtures thereof), excluding foods listed in table 1 of Part A of this Annex Period of application: until 31 January 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 0; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates · 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 10000 mg/kg (content basis). Repealed.
Restriction or exception as written: "only sliced or grated cheese hard and semi-hard cheese".
From the consolidated text: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide – silicates · 10 000 · (1) · only sliced or grated cheese hard and semi-hard cheese Period of application: until 31 January 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.7.2; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates · 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 10000 mg/kg (content basis). Repealed.
From the consolidated text: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide – silicates · 10 000 · (1) · Period of application: until 31 January 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.7.5; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates · 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 10000 mg/kg (content basis). Repealed.
Restriction or exception as written: "only sliced or grated hard and semi-hard products".
From the consolidated text: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide, calcium silicate, magnesium silicate, talc · 10 000 · (1) · only sliced or grated hard and semi-hard products Period of application: until 31 January 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.7.6; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide, calcium silicate, magnesium silicate, talc · 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 10000 mg/kg (content basis). Repealed.
Restriction or exception as written: "only sliced or grated cheese analogues and processed cheese analogue;beverage whiteners".
From the consolidated text: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide – silicates · 10 000 · (1) · only sliced or grated cheese analogues and processed cheese analogue;beverage whiteners Period of application: Until 31 January 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.8; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates · 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 30000 mg/kg (content basis). Repealed.
Restriction or exception as written: "only tin greasing products".
From the consolidated text: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide – silicates · 30 000 · (1) · only tin greasing products Period of application: until 31 January 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 02.2.2; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates · 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 30000 mg/kg (content basis). Repealed.
Restriction or exception as written: "only tin greasing products".
From the consolidated text: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide – silicates · 30 000 · (1) · only tin greasing products Period of application: Until 31 January 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 02.3; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates · 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 10000 mg/kg (content basis). Repealed.
Restriction or exception as written: "only dried powdered foods".
From the consolidated text: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide – silicates · 10 000 · (1) · only dried powdered foods Period of application: until 31 January 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 11.1; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates · 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 10000 mg/kg (content basis). Repealed.
From the consolidated text: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide – silicates · 10 000 · (1) · Period of application: until 31 January 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 11.4.2; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates · 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 10000 mg/kg (content basis). Repealed.
From the consolidated text: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide – silicates · 10 000 · Period of application: until 31 January 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.1.1; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates · 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 20000 mg/kg (content basis). Repealed.
From the consolidated text: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide – silicates · 20 000 · Period of application: until 31 January 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.1.2; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates · 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 30000 mg/kg (content basis). Repealed.
Restriction or exception as written: "only seasoning".
From the consolidated text: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide – silicates · 30 000 · (1) · only seasoning Period of application: until 31 January 2014
Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.2.2; row: E 551-559 Silicon dioxide – silicates · 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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Silicon dioxide – silicates (E 551–559) in European Union: Additives named by the Part E cell "E 551-559" (Silicon dioxide – silicates); members are the Part B additives in that range
From the consolidated text: E 551-559 · Silicon dioxide – silicates · 10 000 · (1) (57) · only foods in dried powdered form (i.e. foods dried during the production process, and mixtures thereof), excluding foods listed in table 1 of Part A of this Annex Period of application: until 31 January 2014
Annex II, line 1968 · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Annex II, line 1968(opens in a new tab)
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