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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 904 Shellac is authorised in food category 04.1.1 Entire fresh fruit and vegetables at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only for the surface treatment of fruit: citrus fruit, melons, apples, pears, peaches, pineapples, pomegranates, mangoes, avocados and papayas and as glazing agent on nuts Period of application as regards pomegranates, mangoes, avocados and papayas: From 25 December 2012.".
From the consolidated text: E 904 · Shellac · quantum satis · only for the surface treatment of fruit: citrus fruit, melons, apples, pears, peaches, pineapples, pomegranates, mangoes, avocados and papayas and as glazing agent on nuts Period of application as regards pomegranates, mangoes, avocados and papayas: From 25 December 2012.
Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.1.1; row: E 904 Shellac · 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 904 Shellac is authorised in food category 05.1 Cocoa and chocolate products as covered by Directive 2000/36/EC at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "as glazing agent only".
From the consolidated text: E 904 · Shellac · quantum satis · as glazing agent only
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.1; row: E 904 Shellac · 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 904 Shellac 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: "as glazing agent only".
From the consolidated text: E 904 · Shellac · quantum satis · as glazing agent only
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 904 Shellac · 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 904 Shellac is authorised in food category 05.3 Chewing gum at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "as glazing agent only".
From the consolidated text: E 904 · Shellac · quantum satis · as glazing agent only
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.3; row: E 904 Shellac · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)Show 8 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 904 Shellac 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: "as glazing agent only".
From the consolidated text: E 904 · Shellac · quantum satis · as glazing agent only
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 904 Shellac · 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 904 Shellac is authorised in food category 07.2 Fine bakery wares at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only as glazing agents only for small products of fine bakery wares coated with chocolate".
From the consolidated text: E 904 · Shellac · quantum satis · only as glazing agents only for small products of fine bakery wares coated with chocolate
Annex II rows, Part E, category 07.2; row: E 904 Shellac · 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 904 Shellac is authorised in food category 10.2 Processed eggs and egg products at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 13 Aug 2012.
Restriction or exception as written: "only on the surface of unpeeled boiled eggs".
From the consolidated text: E 904 · Shellac · quantum satis · only on the surface of unpeeled boiled eggs Period of application: From 13 August 2012
Annex II rows, Part E, category 10.2; row: E 904 Shellac · 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 904 Shellac is authorised in food category 14.1.5.1 Coffee, coffee extracts at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only coffee beans, as glazing agent".
From the consolidated text: E 904 · Shellac · quantum satis · only coffee beans, as glazing agent
Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.5.1; row: E 904 Shellac · 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 904 Shellac is authorised in food category 15.1 Potato-, cereal-, flour- or starch-based snacks at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "as glazing agents only".
From the consolidated text: E 904 · Shellac · quantum satis · as glazing agents only
Annex II rows, Part E, category 15.1; row: E 904 Shellac · 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 904 Shellac is authorised in food category 15.2 Processed nuts at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "as glazing agents only".
From the consolidated text: E 904 · Shellac · quantum satis · as glazing agents only
Annex II rows, Part E, category 15.2; row: E 904 Shellac · 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 904 Shellac 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).. In force, start date unknown.
From the consolidated text: E 904 · Shellac · quantum satis
Annex II rows, Part E, category 17.1; row: E 904 Shellac · 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 46000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only in tablet and coated tablet forms".
From the consolidated text: E 904 · Shellac · 46 000 · only in tablet and coated tablet forms
Annex II rows, Part E, category 13.2; row: E 904 Shellac · 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 904 Shellac is authorised in food category 04.1.1 Entire fresh fruit and vegetables at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only for the surface treatment of fruit: citrus fruit, melons, apples, pears, peaches, pineapples, pomegranates, mangoes, avocados and papayas and as glazing agent on nuts Period of application as regards pomegranates, mangoes, avocados and papayas: From 25 December 2012 .".
From the official list: E 904 · Shellac · quantum satis · only for the surface treatment of fruit: citrus fruit, melons, apples, pears, peaches, pineapples, pomegranates, mangoes, avocados and papayas and as glazing agent on nuts Period of application as regards pomegranates, mangoes, avocados and papayas: From 25 December 2012.
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.1.1; row: E 904 Shellac · 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 904 Shellac is authorised in food category 05.1 Cocoa and chocolate products as covered by Directive 2000/36/EC at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "as glazing agent only".
From the official list: E 904 · Shellac · quantum satis · as glazing agent only
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.1; row: E 904 Shellac · 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 904 Shellac 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: "as glazing agent only".
From the official list: E 904 · Shellac · quantum satis · as glazing agent only
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 904 Shellac · 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 904 Shellac is authorised in food category 05.3 Chewing gum at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "as glazing agent only".
From the official list: E 904 · Shellac · quantum satis · as glazing agent only
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.3; row: E 904 Shellac · 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 7 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 904 Shellac 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: "as glazing agent only".
From the official list: E 904 · Shellac · quantum satis · as glazing agent only
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 904 Shellac · 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 904 Shellac is authorised in food category 07.2 Fine bakery wares at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only as glazing agents only for small products of fine bakery wares coated with chocolate".
From the official list: E 904 · Shellac · quantum satis · only as glazing agents only for small products of fine bakery wares coated with chocolate
Annex rows, Part E, category 07.2; row: E 904 Shellac · 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 904 Shellac is authorised in food category 10.2 Processed eggs and egg products at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 13 Aug 2012.
Restriction or exception as written: "only on the surface of unpeeled boiled eggs".
From the official list: E 904 · Shellac · quantum satis · only on the surface of unpeeled boiled eggs Period of application: From 13 August 2012
Annex rows, Part E, category 10.2; row: E 904 Shellac · 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 904 Shellac is authorised in food category 14.1.5.1 Coffee, coffee extracts at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only coffee beans, as glazing agent".
From the official list: E 904 · Shellac · quantum satis · only coffee beans, as glazing agent
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.1.5.1; row: E 904 Shellac · 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 904 Shellac is authorised in food category 15.1 Potato-, cereal-, flour- or starch-based snacks at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "as glazing agents only".
From the official list: E 904 · Shellac · quantum satis · as glazing agents only
Annex rows, Part E, category 15.1; row: E 904 Shellac · 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 904 Shellac is authorised in food category 15.2 Processed nuts at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "as glazing agents only".
From the official list: E 904 · Shellac · quantum satis · as glazing agents only
Annex rows, Part E, category 15.2; row: E 904 Shellac · 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 904 Shellac 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).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the official list: E 904 · Shellac · quantum satis
Annex rows, Part E, category 17.1; row: E 904 Shellac · 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 904 Shellac is authorised in food category 04.1.1 Entire fresh fruit and vegetables at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only for the surface treatment of fruit: citrus fruit, melons, apples, pears, peaches, pineapples, pomegranates, mangoes, avocados and papayas and as glazing agent on nuts Period of application as regards pomegranates, mangoes, avocados and papayas: From 25 December 2012.".
From the consolidated text: E 904 · Shellac · quantum satis · only for the surface treatment of fruit: citrus fruit, melons, apples, pears, peaches, pineapples, pomegranates, mangoes, avocados and papayas and as glazing agent on nuts Period of application as regards pomegranates, mangoes, avocados and papayas: From 25 December 2012.
Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.1.1; row: E 904 Shellac · 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 904 Shellac is authorised in food category 05.1 Cocoa and chocolate products as covered by Directive 2000/36/EC at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "as glazing agent only".
From the consolidated text: E 904 · Shellac · quantum satis · as glazing agent only
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.1; row: E 904 Shellac · 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 904 Shellac 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: "as glazing agent only".
From the consolidated text: E 904 · Shellac · quantum satis · as glazing agent only
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 904 Shellac · 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 904 Shellac is authorised in food category 05.3 Chewing gum at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "as glazing agent only".
From the consolidated text: E 904 · Shellac · quantum satis · as glazing agent only
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.3; row: E 904 Shellac · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)Show 8 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 904 Shellac 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: "as glazing agent only".
From the consolidated text: E 904 · Shellac · quantum satis · as glazing agent only
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 904 Shellac · 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 904 Shellac is authorised in food category 07.2 Fine bakery wares at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only as glazing agents only for small products of fine bakery wares coated with chocolate".
From the consolidated text: E 904 · Shellac · quantum satis · only as glazing agents only for small products of fine bakery wares coated with chocolate
Annex II rows, Part E, category 07.2; row: E 904 Shellac · 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 904 Shellac is authorised in food category 10.2 Processed eggs and egg products at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 13 Aug 2012.
Restriction or exception as written: "only on the surface of unpeeled boiled eggs".
From the consolidated text: E 904 · Shellac · quantum satis · only on the surface of unpeeled boiled eggs Period of application: From 13 August 2012
Annex II rows, Part E, category 10.2; row: E 904 Shellac · 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 904 Shellac is authorised in food category 14.1.5.1 Coffee, coffee extracts at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only coffee beans, as glazing agent".
From the consolidated text: E 904 · Shellac · quantum satis · only coffee beans, as glazing agent
Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.5.1; row: E 904 Shellac · 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 904 Shellac is authorised in food category 15.1 Potato-, cereal-, flour- or starch-based snacks at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "as glazing agents only".
From the consolidated text: E 904 · Shellac · quantum satis · as glazing agents only
Annex II rows, Part E, category 15.1; row: E 904 Shellac · 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 904 Shellac is authorised in food category 15.2 Processed nuts at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "as glazing agents only".
From the consolidated text: E 904 · Shellac · quantum satis · as glazing agents only
Annex II rows, Part E, category 15.2; row: E 904 Shellac · 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 904 Shellac 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).. In force, start date unknown.
From the consolidated text: E 904 · Shellac · quantum satis
Annex II rows, Part E, category 17.1; row: E 904 Shellac · 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 46000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only in tablet and coated tablet forms".
From the consolidated text: E 904 · Shellac · 46 000 · only in tablet and coated tablet forms
Annex II rows, Part E, category 13.2; row: E 904 Shellac · 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 904 Shellac is authorised in food category 04.1.1 Entire fresh fruit and vegetables at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only for the surface treatment of fruit: citrus fruit, melons, apples, pears, peaches, pineapples, pomegranates, mangoes, avocados and papayas and as glazing agent on nuts Period of application as regards pomegranates, mangoes, avocados and papayas: From 25 December 2012 .".
From the official list: E 904 · Shellac · quantum satis · only for the surface treatment of fruit: citrus fruit, melons, apples, pears, peaches, pineapples, pomegranates, mangoes, avocados and papayas and as glazing agent on nuts Period of application as regards pomegranates, mangoes, avocados and papayas: From 25 December 2012.
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.1.1; row: E 904 Shellac · 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 904 Shellac is authorised in food category 05.1 Cocoa and chocolate products as covered by Directive 2000/36/EC at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "as glazing agent only".
From the official list: E 904 · Shellac · quantum satis · as glazing agent only
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.1; row: E 904 Shellac · 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 904 Shellac 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: "as glazing agent only".
From the official list: E 904 · Shellac · quantum satis · as glazing agent only
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 904 Shellac · 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 904 Shellac is authorised in food category 05.3 Chewing gum at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "as glazing agent only".
From the official list: E 904 · Shellac · quantum satis · as glazing agent only
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.3; row: E 904 Shellac · 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 7 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 904 Shellac 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: "as glazing agent only".
From the official list: E 904 · Shellac · quantum satis · as glazing agent only
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 904 Shellac · 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 904 Shellac is authorised in food category 07.2 Fine bakery wares at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only as glazing agents only for small products of fine bakery wares coated with chocolate".
From the official list: E 904 · Shellac · quantum satis · only as glazing agents only for small products of fine bakery wares coated with chocolate
Annex rows, Part E, category 07.2; row: E 904 Shellac · 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 904 Shellac is authorised in food category 10.2 Processed eggs and egg products at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 13 Aug 2012.
Restriction or exception as written: "only on the surface of unpeeled boiled eggs".
From the official list: E 904 · Shellac · quantum satis · only on the surface of unpeeled boiled eggs Period of application: From 13 August 2012
Annex rows, Part E, category 10.2; row: E 904 Shellac · 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 904 Shellac is authorised in food category 14.1.5.1 Coffee, coffee extracts at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only coffee beans, as glazing agent".
From the official list: E 904 · Shellac · quantum satis · only coffee beans, as glazing agent
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.1.5.1; row: E 904 Shellac · 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 904 Shellac is authorised in food category 15.1 Potato-, cereal-, flour- or starch-based snacks at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "as glazing agents only".
From the official list: E 904 · Shellac · quantum satis · as glazing agents only
Annex rows, Part E, category 15.1; row: E 904 Shellac · 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 904 Shellac is authorised in food category 15.2 Processed nuts at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "as glazing agents only".
From the official list: E 904 · Shellac · quantum satis · as glazing agents only
Annex rows, Part E, category 15.2; row: E 904 Shellac · 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 904 Shellac 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).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the official list: E 904 · Shellac · quantum satis
Annex rows, Part E, category 17.1; row: E 904 Shellac · 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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