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Is Thaumatin banned where you sell?
Also listed as E 957. 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 957 Thaumatin is authorised in food category 11.4.1 Table-top sweeteners in liquid form at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the consolidated text: E 957 · Thaumatin · quantum satis
Annex II rows, Part E, category 11.4.1; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 957 Thaumatin is authorised in food category 11.4.2 Table-top sweeteners in powder form at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the consolidated text: E 957 · Thaumatin · quantum satis
Annex II rows, Part E, category 11.4.2; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 957 Thaumatin is authorised in food category 11.4.3 Table-top sweeteners in tablets at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the consolidated text: E 957 · Thaumatin · quantum satis
Annex II rows, Part E, category 11.4.3; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 5 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only as flavour enhancer".
From the consolidated text: E 957 · Thaumatin · 5 · only as flavour enhancer
Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.4; row: E 957 Thaumatin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)Show 14 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only energy-reduced or with no added sugar".
From the consolidated text: E 957 · Thaumatin · 50 · only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
Annex II rows, Part E, category 03; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only energy-reduced or with no added sugar".
From the consolidated text: E 957 · Thaumatin · 50 · only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.1; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar".
From the consolidated text: E 957 · Thaumatin · 50 · only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only confectionery with no added sugar".
From the consolidated text: E 957 · Thaumatin · 50 · only confectionery with no added sugar
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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: "only with added sugar or polyols, as flavour enhancer". Footnote (12) as written: "If E 950, E 951, E 955, E 957, E 959 and E 961 are used in combination in chewing gum, the maximum level for each is reduced proportionally".
From the consolidated text: E 957 · Thaumatin · 10 · (12) · only with added sugar or polyols, as flavour enhancer
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.3; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only with no added sugar".
From the consolidated text: E 957 · Thaumatin · 50 · only with no added sugar
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.3; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only confectionery with no added sugar".
From the consolidated text: E 957 · Thaumatin · 50 · only confectionery with no added sugar
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar".
From the consolidated text: E 957 · Thaumatin · 50 · only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 5 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only as flavour enhancer".
From the consolidated text: E 957 · Thaumatin · 5 · only as flavour enhancer
Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.6; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 0.5 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only water based flavoured non-alcoholic drinks, as flavour enhancer only".
From the consolidated text: E 957 · Thaumatin · 0,5 · only water based flavoured non-alcoholic drinks, as flavour enhancer only
Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.4; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 5 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only as flavour enhancer".
From the consolidated text: E 957 · Thaumatin · 5 · only as flavour enhancer
Annex II rows, Part E, category 15.1; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 5 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "as flavour enhancer only".
From the consolidated text: E 957 · Thaumatin · 5 · as flavour enhancer only
Annex II rows, Part E, category 16; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 400 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only food supplements in chewable form".
From the consolidated text: E 957 · Thaumatin · 400 · only food supplements in chewable form
Annex II rows, Part E, category 17.1; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 400 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only food supplements in syrup form".
From the consolidated text: E 957 · Thaumatin · 400 · only food supplements in syrup form
Annex II rows, Part E, category 17.2; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 957 Thaumatin is authorised in food category 11.4.1 Table-top sweeteners in liquid form at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the official list: E 957 · Thaumatin · quantum satis
Annex rows, Part E, category 11.4.1; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 957 Thaumatin is authorised in food category 11.4.2 Table-top sweeteners in powder form at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the official list: E 957 · Thaumatin · quantum satis
Annex rows, Part E, category 11.4.2; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 957 Thaumatin is authorised in food category 11.4.3 Table-top sweeteners in tablets at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the official list: E 957 · Thaumatin · quantum satis
Annex rows, Part E, category 11.4.3; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 5 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only as flavour enhancer".
From the official list: E 957 · Thaumatin · 5 · only as flavour enhancer
Annex rows, Part E, category 01.4; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 14 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only energy-reduced or with no added sugar".
From the official list: E 957 · Thaumatin · 50 · only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
Annex rows, Part E, category 03; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only energy-reduced or with no added sugar".
From the official list: E 957 · Thaumatin · 50 · only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.1; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar".
From the official list: E 957 · Thaumatin · 50 · only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only confectionery with no added sugar".
From the official list: E 957 · Thaumatin · 50 · only confectionery with no added sugar
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 10 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only with added sugar or polyols, as flavour enhancer". Footnote (12) as written: "If E 950, E 951, E 955, E 957, E 959 and E 961 are used in combination in chewing gum, the maximum level for each is reduced proportionally".
From the official list: E 957 · Thaumatin · 10 · (12) · only with added sugar or polyols, as flavour enhancer
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.3; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only with no added sugar".
From the official list: E 957 · Thaumatin · 50 · only with no added sugar
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.3; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only confectionery with no added sugar".
From the official list: E 957 · Thaumatin · 50 · only confectionery with no added sugar
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar".
From the official list: E 957 · Thaumatin · 50 · only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 5 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only as flavour enhancer".
From the official list: E 957 · Thaumatin · 5 · only as flavour enhancer
Annex rows, Part E, category 12.6; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 0.5 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only water based flavoured non-alcoholic drinks, as flavour enhancer only".
From the official list: E 957 · Thaumatin · 0,5 · only water based flavoured non-alcoholic drinks, as flavour enhancer only
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.1.4; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 5 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only as flavour enhancer".
From the official list: E 957 · Thaumatin · 5 · only as flavour enhancer
Annex rows, Part E, category 15.1; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 5 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "as flavour enhancer only".
From the official list: E 957 · Thaumatin · 5 · as flavour enhancer only
Annex rows, Part E, category 16; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 400 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only food supplements in chewable form".
From the official list: E 957 · Thaumatin · 400 · only food supplements in chewable form
Annex rows, Part E, category 17.1; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 400 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only food supplements in syrup form".
From the official list: E 957 · Thaumatin · 400 · only food supplements in syrup form
Annex rows, Part E, category 17.2; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 957 Thaumatin is authorised in food category 11.4.1 Table-top sweeteners in liquid form at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the consolidated text: E 957 · Thaumatin · quantum satis
Annex II rows, Part E, category 11.4.1; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 957 Thaumatin is authorised in food category 11.4.2 Table-top sweeteners in powder form at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the consolidated text: E 957 · Thaumatin · quantum satis
Annex II rows, Part E, category 11.4.2; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 957 Thaumatin is authorised in food category 11.4.3 Table-top sweeteners in tablets at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the consolidated text: E 957 · Thaumatin · quantum satis
Annex II rows, Part E, category 11.4.3; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 5 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only as flavour enhancer".
From the consolidated text: E 957 · Thaumatin · 5 · only as flavour enhancer
Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.4; row: E 957 Thaumatin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)Show 14 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only energy-reduced or with no added sugar".
From the consolidated text: E 957 · Thaumatin · 50 · only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
Annex II rows, Part E, category 03; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only energy-reduced or with no added sugar".
From the consolidated text: E 957 · Thaumatin · 50 · only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.1; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar".
From the consolidated text: E 957 · Thaumatin · 50 · only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only confectionery with no added sugar".
From the consolidated text: E 957 · Thaumatin · 50 · only confectionery with no added sugar
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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: "only with added sugar or polyols, as flavour enhancer". Footnote (12) as written: "If E 950, E 951, E 955, E 957, E 959 and E 961 are used in combination in chewing gum, the maximum level for each is reduced proportionally".
From the consolidated text: E 957 · Thaumatin · 10 · (12) · only with added sugar or polyols, as flavour enhancer
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.3; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only with no added sugar".
From the consolidated text: E 957 · Thaumatin · 50 · only with no added sugar
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.3; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only confectionery with no added sugar".
From the consolidated text: E 957 · Thaumatin · 50 · only confectionery with no added sugar
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar".
From the consolidated text: E 957 · Thaumatin · 50 · only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 5 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only as flavour enhancer".
From the consolidated text: E 957 · Thaumatin · 5 · only as flavour enhancer
Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.6; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 0.5 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only water based flavoured non-alcoholic drinks, as flavour enhancer only".
From the consolidated text: E 957 · Thaumatin · 0,5 · only water based flavoured non-alcoholic drinks, as flavour enhancer only
Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.4; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 5 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only as flavour enhancer".
From the consolidated text: E 957 · Thaumatin · 5 · only as flavour enhancer
Annex II rows, Part E, category 15.1; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 5 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "as flavour enhancer only".
From the consolidated text: E 957 · Thaumatin · 5 · as flavour enhancer only
Annex II rows, Part E, category 16; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 400 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only food supplements in chewable form".
From the consolidated text: E 957 · Thaumatin · 400 · only food supplements in chewable form
Annex II rows, Part E, category 17.1; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 400 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only food supplements in syrup form".
From the consolidated text: E 957 · Thaumatin · 400 · only food supplements in syrup form
Annex II rows, Part E, category 17.2; row: E 957 Thaumatin · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- Status
- Limited
- Requirement, dates and source
For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 957 Thaumatin is authorised in food category 11.4.1 Table-top sweeteners in liquid form at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the official list: E 957 · Thaumatin · quantum satis
Annex rows, Part E, category 11.4.1; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 957 Thaumatin is authorised in food category 11.4.2 Table-top sweeteners in powder form at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the official list: E 957 · Thaumatin · quantum satis
Annex rows, Part E, category 11.4.2; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 957 Thaumatin is authorised in food category 11.4.3 Table-top sweeteners in tablets at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the official list: E 957 · Thaumatin · quantum satis
Annex rows, Part E, category 11.4.3; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 5 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only as flavour enhancer".
From the official list: E 957 · Thaumatin · 5 · only as flavour enhancer
Annex rows, Part E, category 01.4; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 14 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only energy-reduced or with no added sugar".
From the official list: E 957 · Thaumatin · 50 · only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
Annex rows, Part E, category 03; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only energy-reduced or with no added sugar".
From the official list: E 957 · Thaumatin · 50 · only energy-reduced or with no added sugar
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.1; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar".
From the official list: E 957 · Thaumatin · 50 · only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only confectionery with no added sugar".
From the official list: E 957 · Thaumatin · 50 · only confectionery with no added sugar
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 10 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only with added sugar or polyols, as flavour enhancer". Footnote (12) as written: "If E 950, E 951, E 955, E 957, E 959 and E 961 are used in combination in chewing gum, the maximum level for each is reduced proportionally".
From the official list: E 957 · Thaumatin · 10 · (12) · only with added sugar or polyols, as flavour enhancer
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.3; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only with no added sugar".
From the official list: E 957 · Thaumatin · 50 · only with no added sugar
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.3; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only confectionery with no added sugar".
From the official list: E 957 · Thaumatin · 50 · only confectionery with no added sugar
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar".
From the official list: E 957 · Thaumatin · 50 · only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 5 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only as flavour enhancer".
From the official list: E 957 · Thaumatin · 5 · only as flavour enhancer
Annex rows, Part E, category 12.6; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 0.5 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only water based flavoured non-alcoholic drinks, as flavour enhancer only".
From the official list: E 957 · Thaumatin · 0,5 · only water based flavoured non-alcoholic drinks, as flavour enhancer only
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.1.4; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 5 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only as flavour enhancer".
From the official list: E 957 · Thaumatin · 5 · only as flavour enhancer
Annex rows, Part E, category 15.1; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 5 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "as flavour enhancer only".
From the official list: E 957 · Thaumatin · 5 · as flavour enhancer only
Annex rows, Part E, category 16; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 400 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only food supplements in chewable form".
From the official list: E 957 · Thaumatin · 400 · only food supplements in chewable form
Annex rows, Part E, category 17.1; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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 400 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only food supplements in syrup form".
From the official list: E 957 · Thaumatin · 400 · only food supplements in syrup form
Annex rows, Part E, category 17.2; row: E 957 Thaumatin · 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)
- Status
- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Apr 2026, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
- Status
- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
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
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Groups
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