5.2 Other confectionery including breath refreshening microsweets

GB food category, from assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II, Part D, as at 28 June 2024.

In Great Britain an additive may be used only in the foods and under the conditions listed for them. Since 1 April 2025 those conditions are Annex II as it stood on 28 June 2024, read with the FSA and FSS register of authorisations. This page shows what is listed for this category. It does not infer anything from broader categories: where Annex II extends a broader category's provisions to its subcategories, it says so in that category's own listing. See the broader category 5.

Listed for this category

AdditiveMaximum levelConditionsCitation
Acesulfame potassium E950—

(1) ML 500: only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (2) ML 500: only energy-reduced tablet form confectionery; (3) ML 1000: only cocoa, milk, dried fruit or fat-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (4) ML 1000: only starch-based confectionery energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (5) ML 500: only confectionery with no added sugar; (6) ML 2500: only breath-freshening micro-sweets, with no added sugar.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Advantame E969—

(1) ML 20: only cocoa or dried fruit based, energy reduced or with no added sugar; (2) ML 10: only cocoa, milk, dried fruit or fat based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (3) ML 20: only starch based confectionary energy reduced or with no added sugar; (4) ML 10: only confectionary with no added sugar; (5) ML 60: only breath-freshening micro-sweets, with no added sugar; (6) ML 20: only strongly flavoured freshening throat pastilles with no added sugar.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Ammonium salts of phosphatidic acid E44210,000 mg/kg or mg/l

only cocoa-based confectionery.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Annatto extracts, bixin-based E160b(i)30 mg/kg or mg/l

Note (94): When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Annatto extracts, norbixin-based E160b(ii)25 mg/kg or mg/l

Note (94): When E 160b(i) (Annatto bixin) and E 160b(ii) (Annatto norbixin) are added in combination, the higher individual maximum level applies to the sum, but the individual maximum levels shall not be exceeded.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Aspartame E951—

(1) ML 2000: only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (2) ML 1000: only cocoa, milk, dried fruit or fat-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (3) ML 2000: only starch-based confectionery energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (4) ML 1000: only confectionery with no added sugar; (5) ML 6000: only breath-freshening micro-sweets, with no added sugar; (6) ML 2000: only strongly flavoured freshening throat pastilles with no added sugar.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Aspartame-acesulfame salt E962—

(1) ML 500: only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (2) ML 1000: only cocoa, milk, dried fruit or fat-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (3) ML 1000: only starch-based confectionery energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (4) ML 500: only confectionery with no added sugar; (5) ML 2500: only breath-freshening micro-sweets, with no added sugar. Note (11): Limits are expressed as (a) acesulfame K equivalent or (b) aspartame equivalent. Note (49): The maximum usable levels are derived from the maximum usable levels for its constituent parts, aspartame (E 951) and acesulfame-K (E 950). Note (50): The levels for both E 951 and E 950 are not to be exceeded by use of the salt of aspartame-acesulfame, either alone or in combination with E 950 or E 951.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Beeswax (yellow and white) E901quantum satis

as glazing agent only.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Calcium cyclamate INS 952(ii)500 mg/kg or mg/l

Authorised under E 952, Cyclamates. only cocoa, milk, dried fruit or fat-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar. Note (51): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free acid.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024), under E 952, Cyclamates
Calcium saccharin E954—

Authorised under E 954, Saccharins. (1) ML 500: only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (2) ML 200: only cocoa, milk, dried fruit or fat-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (3) ML 300: only starch-based confectionery energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (4) ML 500: only confectionery with no added sugar; (5) ML 3000: only breath-freshening micro-sweets, with no added sugar. Note (52): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024), under E 954, Saccharins
Candelilla wax E902quantum satis

as glazing agent only.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Carnauba wax E903500 mg/kg or mg/l

as glazing agent only.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Cyclamic acid INS 952(i)500 mg/kg or mg/l

Authorised under E 952, Cyclamates. only cocoa, milk, dried fruit or fat-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar. Note (51): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free acid.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024), under E 952, Cyclamates
Cyclamic acid and its Na and Ca salts E952500 mg/kg or mg/l

Authorised under E 952, Cyclamates. only cocoa, milk, dried fruit or fat-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar. Note (51): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free acid.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024), under E 952, Cyclamates
Cyclodextrin, beta- E459quantum satis

only foods in tablet and coated tablet form.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Enzymatically produced steviol glycosides E960c—

Authorised under E 960c, Enzymatically produced steviol glycosides. (1) ML 270: only cocoa or dried fruit based; energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (2) ML 330: sandwich spreads made with a base of cocoa, milk, dried fruit or fat; energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (3) ML 350: only confectionery with no added sugar; only energy-reduced hard confectionery such as candies and lollies; only energy-reduced soft confectionery such as chewy candies, fruit gums and foam sugar products/marshmallows; only energy-reduced liquorice; only energy-reduced nougat; only energy-reduced marzipan; (4) ML 2000: only breath-freshening microsweets, energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (5) ML 670: only strongly flavoured freshening throat pastilles, energy-reduced or with no added sugar. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (60): Expressed as steviol equivalents.

FSA/FSS Register of Food Additive Authorisations, E 960a–c conditions of use (19 February 2026), under E 960c, Enzymatically produced steviol glycosides
FD&C Yellow No. 6 E110—

(1) ML 35: except candied fruit and vegetables; traditional sugar coated nut- or cocoa-based confectionery of almond shape or host shape, typically longer than 2 cm and typically consumed at celebratory occasions, i.e. weddings, communion, etc.; (2) ML 10: only candied fruit and vegetables; (3) ML 50: only traditional sugar coated nut- or cocoa-based confectionery of almond shape or host shape, typically longer than 2 cm and typically consumed at celebratory occasions, i.e. weddings, communion, etc. Note (61): The total quantity of E 104, E 110, E 124 and the colours in Group III shall not exceed the maximum listed for Group III.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Fumaric acid E2971,000 mg/kg or mg/l

only sugar confectionery.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Glycerol ester of wood rosin E445320 mg/kg or mg/l

Only for printing on personalised and/or promotional hard-coated confectionery products Period of application: From 25 June 2012.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Gold E175quantum satis

only external coating of confectionery.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Hydrogenated poly-1-decenes E9072,000 mg/kg or mg/l

only as glazing agent for sugar confectionery.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Lycopene E160d30 mg/kg or mg/l

Authorised under E 160d, Lycopene.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024), under E 160d, Lycopene
Lycopene, Blakeslea trispora INS 160d(iii)30 mg/kg or mg/l

Authorised under E 160d, Lycopene.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024), under E 160d, Lycopene
Lycopene, synthetic INS 160d(i)30 mg/kg or mg/l

Authorised under E 160d, Lycopene.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024), under E 160d, Lycopene
Lycopene, tomato INS 160d(ii)30 mg/kg or mg/l

Authorised under E 160d, Lycopene.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024), under E 160d, Lycopene
Neohesperidine DC E959—

(1) ML 100: only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (2) ML 50: only cocoa, milk, dried fruit or fat-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (3) ML 150: only starch-based confectionery energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (4) ML 100: only confectionery with no added sugar; (5) ML 400: only breath-freshening micro-sweets, with no added sugar.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Neotame E961—

(1) ML 65: only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (2) ML 15: only energy-reduced tablet form confectionery; (3) ML 32: only cocoa, milk, dried fruit or fat-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (4) ML 65: only starch-based confectionery energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (5) ML 3: only starch-based confectionery energy-reduced or with no added sugar, as flavour enhancer; (6) ML 32: only confectionery with no added sugar; (7) ML 200: only breath-freshening micro-sweets, with no added sugar; (8) ML 3: only breath-freshening micro-sweets and strongly flavoured throat pastilles with no added sugar, as flavour enhancer; (9) ML 65: only strongly flavoured freshening throat pastilles with no added sugar.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Petroleum wax E905quantum satis

surface treatment only.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Polydimethylsiloxane E90010 mg/kg or mg/l—Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Polyglycerol esters of fatty acids E4752,000 mg/kg or mg/l

only sugar confectionery.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Polyglycerol esters of interesterified ricinoleic acid E4765,000 mg/kg or mg/l

only cocoa-based confectionery.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Polyglycitol syrup E964—

(1) ML 200000: only cocoa based energy-reduced or with no added sugar Period of application: From 29 November 2012; (2) ML 800000: only chewy candy with no added sugar Period of application: From 29 November 2012; (3) ML 990000: only hard candy with no added sugar Period of application: From 29 November 2012; (4) ML 600000: only starch based confectionery energy-reduced or with no added sugar Period of application: From 29 November 2012.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Ponceau 4R (Cochineal red A) E124—

(1) ML 20: except candied fruit and vegetables; traditional sugar coated nut- or cocoa-based confectionery of almond shape or host shape, typically longer than 2 cm and typically consumed at celebratory occasions, i.e. weddings, communion, etc.; (2) ML 10: only candied fruit and vegetables; (3) ML 50: only traditional sugar coated nut- or cocoa-based confectionery of almond shape or host shape, typically longer than 2 cm and typically consumed at celebratory occasions, i.e. weddings, communion, etc. Note (61): The total quantity of E 104, E 110, E 124 and the colours in Group III shall not exceed the maximum listed for Group III.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Potassium saccharin E954—

Authorised under E 954, Saccharins. (1) ML 500: only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (2) ML 200: only cocoa, milk, dried fruit or fat-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (3) ML 300: only starch-based confectionery energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (4) ML 500: only confectionery with no added sugar; (5) ML 3000: only breath-freshening micro-sweets, with no added sugar. Note (52): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024), under E 954, Saccharins
Propylene glycol alginate E4051,500 mg/kg or mg/l

only sugar confectionery.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Propylene glycol esters of fatty acids E4775,000 mg/kg or mg/l

only sugar confectionery.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Pullulan E1204quantum satis

only breath freshening microsweets in the form of films.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Quinoline yellow E104—

(1) ML 30: except candied fruit and vegetables; traditional sugar coated nut- or cocoa-based confectionery of almond shape or host shape, typically longer than 2 cm and typically consumed at celebratory occasions, i.e. weddings, communion, etc.; (2) ML 30: only candied fruit and vegetables; (3) ML 300: only traditional sugar coated nut- or cocoa-based confectionery of almond shape or host shape, typically longer than 2 cm and typically consumed at celebratory occasions, i.e. weddings, communion, etc. Note (61): The total quantity of E 104, E 110, E 124 and the colours in Group III shall not exceed the maximum listed for Group III.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Rebaudioside AM produced via enzymatic conversion of highly purified stevioside stevia leaf extracts E960c(iv)—

Authorised under E 960c, Enzymatically produced steviol glycosides. (1) ML 270: only cocoa or dried fruit based; energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (2) ML 330: sandwich spreads made with a base of cocoa, milk, dried fruit or fat; energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (3) ML 350: only confectionery with no added sugar; only energy-reduced hard confectionery such as candies and lollies; only energy-reduced soft confectionery such as chewy candies, fruit gums and foam sugar products/marshmallows; only energy-reduced liquorice; only energy-reduced nougat; only energy-reduced marzipan; (4) ML 2000: only breath-freshening microsweets, energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (5) ML 670: only strongly flavoured freshening throat pastilles, energy-reduced or with no added sugar. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (60): Expressed as steviol equivalents.

FSA/FSS Register of Food Additive Authorisations, E 960a–c conditions of use (19 February 2026), under E 960c, Enzymatically produced steviol glycosides
Rebaudioside D produced via enzymatic conversion of highly purified rebaudioside A stevia leaf extracts E960c(iii)—

Authorised under E 960c, Enzymatically produced steviol glycosides. (1) ML 270: only cocoa or dried fruit based; energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (2) ML 330: sandwich spreads made with a base of cocoa, milk, dried fruit or fat; energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (3) ML 350: only confectionery with no added sugar; only energy-reduced hard confectionery such as candies and lollies; only energy-reduced soft confectionery such as chewy candies, fruit gums and foam sugar products/marshmallows; only energy-reduced liquorice; only energy-reduced nougat; only energy-reduced marzipan; (4) ML 2000: only breath-freshening microsweets, energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (5) ML 670: only strongly flavoured freshening throat pastilles, energy-reduced or with no added sugar. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (60): Expressed as steviol equivalents.

FSA/FSS Register of Food Additive Authorisations, E 960a–c conditions of use (19 February 2026), under E 960c, Enzymatically produced steviol glycosides
Rebaudioside M from fermentation produced by Yarrowia lipolytica E960b(i)—

Authorised under E 960b, Steviol glycosides from fermentation. (1) ML 270: only cocoa or dried fruit based; energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (2) ML 330: sandwich spreads made with a base of cocoa, milk, dried fruit or fat; energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (3) ML 350: only confectionery with no added sugar; only energy-reduced hard confectionery such as candies and lollies; only energy-reduced soft confectionery such as chewy candies, fruit gums and foam sugar products/marshmallows; only energy-reduced liquorice; only energy-reduced nougat; only energy-reduced marzipan; (4) ML 2000: only breath-freshening microsweets, energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (5) ML 670: only strongly flavoured freshening throat pastilles, energy-reduced or with no added sugar. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (60): Expressed as steviol equivalents.

FSA/FSS Register of Food Additive Authorisations, E 960a–c conditions of use (19 February 2026), under E 960b, Steviol glycosides from fermentation
Rebaudioside M produced via enzymatic conversion of highly purified rebaudioside A stevia leaf extracts E960c(ii)—

Authorised under E 960c, Enzymatically produced steviol glycosides. (1) ML 270: only cocoa or dried fruit based; energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (2) ML 330: sandwich spreads made with a base of cocoa, milk, dried fruit or fat; energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (3) ML 350: only confectionery with no added sugar; only energy-reduced hard confectionery such as candies and lollies; only energy-reduced soft confectionery such as chewy candies, fruit gums and foam sugar products/marshmallows; only energy-reduced liquorice; only energy-reduced nougat; only energy-reduced marzipan; (4) ML 2000: only breath-freshening microsweets, energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (5) ML 670: only strongly flavoured freshening throat pastilles, energy-reduced or with no added sugar. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (60): Expressed as steviol equivalents.

FSA/FSS Register of Food Additive Authorisations, E 960a–c conditions of use (19 February 2026), under E 960c, Enzymatically produced steviol glycosides
Rebaudioside M produced via enzyme modification of steviol glycosides from stevia E960c(i)—

Authorised under E 960c, Enzymatically produced steviol glycosides. (1) ML 270: only cocoa or dried fruit based; energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (2) ML 330: sandwich spreads made with a base of cocoa, milk, dried fruit or fat; energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (3) ML 350: only confectionery with no added sugar; only energy-reduced hard confectionery such as candies and lollies; only energy-reduced soft confectionery such as chewy candies, fruit gums and foam sugar products/marshmallows; only energy-reduced liquorice; only energy-reduced nougat; only energy-reduced marzipan; (4) ML 2000: only breath-freshening microsweets, energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (5) ML 670: only strongly flavoured freshening throat pastilles, energy-reduced or with no added sugar. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (60): Expressed as steviol equivalents.

FSA/FSS Register of Food Additive Authorisations, E 960a–c conditions of use (19 February 2026), under E 960c, Enzymatically produced steviol glycosides
Saccharin E954—

Authorised under E 954, Saccharins. (1) ML 500: only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (2) ML 200: only cocoa, milk, dried fruit or fat-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (3) ML 300: only starch-based confectionery energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (4) ML 500: only confectionery with no added sugar; (5) ML 3000: only breath-freshening micro-sweets, with no added sugar. Note (52): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024), under E 954, Saccharins
Shellac, bleached E904quantum satis

as glazing agent only.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Silver E174quantum satis

only external coating of confectionery.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Sodium cyclamate INS 952(iv)500 mg/kg or mg/l

Authorised under E 952, Cyclamates. only cocoa, milk, dried fruit or fat-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar. Note (51): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free acid.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024), under E 952, Cyclamates
Sodium saccharin E954—

Authorised under E 954, Saccharins. (1) ML 500: only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (2) ML 200: only cocoa, milk, dried fruit or fat-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (3) ML 300: only starch-based confectionery energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (4) ML 500: only confectionery with no added sugar; (5) ML 3000: only breath-freshening micro-sweets, with no added sugar. Note (52): Maximum usable levels are expressed in free imide.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024), under E 954, Saccharins
Sorbitan tristearate E49210,000 mg/kg or mg/l

only cocoa-based confectionery.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Steviol glycosides from fermentation E960b—

Authorised under E 960b, Steviol glycosides from fermentation. (1) ML 270: only cocoa or dried fruit based; energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (2) ML 330: sandwich spreads made with a base of cocoa, milk, dried fruit or fat; energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (3) ML 350: only confectionery with no added sugar; only energy-reduced hard confectionery such as candies and lollies; only energy-reduced soft confectionery such as chewy candies, fruit gums and foam sugar products/marshmallows; only energy-reduced liquorice; only energy-reduced nougat; only energy-reduced marzipan; (4) ML 2000: only breath-freshening microsweets, energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (5) ML 670: only strongly flavoured freshening throat pastilles, energy-reduced or with no added sugar. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (60): Expressed as steviol equivalents.

FSA/FSS Register of Food Additive Authorisations, E 960a–c conditions of use (19 February 2026), under E 960b, Steviol glycosides from fermentation
Steviol glycosides from Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni (Steviol glycosides from Stevia) E960—

(1) ML 270: only cocoa or dried fruit based; energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (2) ML 330: sandwich spreads made with a base of cocoa, milk, dried fruit or fat; energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (3) ML 350: only confectionery with no added sugar; only energy-reduced hard confectionery such as candies and lollies; only energy-reduced soft confectionery such as chewy candies, fruit gums and foam sugar products/marshmallows; only energy-reduced liquorice; only energy-reduced nougat; only energy-reduced marzipan; (4) ML 2000: only breath-freshening microsweets, energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (5) ML 670: only strongly flavoured freshening throat pastilles, energy-reduced or with no added sugar. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (60): Expressed as steviol equivalents.

FSA/FSS Register of Food Additive Authorisations, E 960a–c conditions of use (19 February 2026)
Sucralose E955—

(1) ML 800: only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (2) ML 200: only energy-reduced tablet form confectionery; (3) ML 400: only cocoa, milk, dried fruit or fat-based sandwich spreads, energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (4) ML 1000: only starch-based confectionery energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (5) ML 1000: only confectionery with no added sugar; (6) ML 2400: only breath-freshening micro-sweets, with no added sugar; (7) ML 1000: only strongly flavoured freshening throat pastilles with no added sugar.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)
Thaumatin E95750 mg/kg or mg/l

(1) ML 50: only cocoa or dried fruit-based, energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (2) ML 50: only confectionery with no added sugar.

Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)

Permitted as members of an additive group

Annex II authorises some additives collectively. Each group below shares one set of conditions for this category.

E 200–213: Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates (SA + BA) — 6 additivesML = 1000. only candied, crystallized or glacé fruit and vegetables. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (2): The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid.
E 200–219: Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates (SA + BA + PHB) — 10 additivesML = 1500. except candied, crystallized or glacé fruit and vegetables. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (2): The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid. Note (5): E 214-219: p-hydroxybenzoates (PHB), maximum 300 mg/kg.
E 220–228: Sulphur dioxide — sulphites — 8 additives(1) ML 100: only candied, crystallised or glacé fruit, vegetables, angelica and citrus peel; (2) ML 50: only glucose syrup-based confectionery (carry over from the glucose syrup only). Note (3): Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present.
E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates — 26 additives(1) ML 5000: only sugar confectionery, except candied fruit; (2) ML 800: only candied fruit. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5. E 450 (ix) is not included.
E 432–436: Polysorbates — 5 additivesML = 1000. only sugar confectionery. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination.
E 473–474: Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides — 2 additivesML = 5000. only sugar confectionery.
E 481–482: Stearoyl-2-lactylates — 2 additivesML = 5000. only sugar confectionery. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination.
E 491–495: Sorbitan esters — 5 additivesML = 5000. only sugar confectionery. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination.
E 520–523: Aluminium sulphates — 4 additivesML = 200. only candied cherries Period of application: from 1 February 2014. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (38): Expressed as aluminium.
E 551 – 553: Silicon dioxide – silicates — 4 additivesquantum satis. surface treatment only Period of application: from 1 February 2014. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination.
Group I — 167 additivesquantum satis. The substances listed under numbers E 400, E 401, E 402, E 403, E 404, E 406, E 407, 407a, E 410, E 412, E 413, E 414, E 415, E 417, E 418, E 425 and E 440 may not be used in jelly mini-cups, defined, for the purpose of this Regulation, as jelly confectionery of a firm consistence, contained in semi rigid mini-cups or mini-capsules, intended to be ingested in a single bite by exerting pressure on the mini-cups or mini-capsule to project the confectionery into the mouth; E 410, E 412, E 415 E 417 may not be used to produce dehydrated foods intended to rehydrate on ingestion. E425 may not be used in jelly confectionery.
Group II: Food colours authorised at quantum satis — 25 additivesquantum satis. Period of application: from 1 August 2014. Note (72): Maximum limit for aluminium coming from all aluminium lakes 70 mg/kg. As a derogation to this rule, the maximum limit only for microsweets shall be 40 mg/kg. For the purposes of Article 22 (1) (g) of Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 that limit shall apply from 1 February 2013.
Group III: Food colours with combined maximum limit — 14 additives(1) ML 300: except candied fruit and vegetables Period of application: from 1 August 2014; (2) ML 200: only candied fruit and vegetables Period of application: from 1 August 2014. Note (25): The quantities of each of the colours E 122 and E 155 may not exceed 50 mg/kg or mg/l. Note (72): Maximum limit for aluminium coming from all aluminium lakes 70 mg/kg. As a derogation to this rule, the maximum limit only for microsweets shall be 40 mg/kg. For the purposes of Article 22 (1) (g) of Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 that limit shall apply from 1 February 2013.
Group IV: Polyols — 10 additives(1) quantum satis: only with no added sugar; (2) quantum satis: only starch-based confectionery energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (3) quantum satis: sandwich spreads made with a base of cocoa, milk, dried fruit or fat; energy reduced or with no added sugar; (4) quantum satis: only cocoa-based or dried fruit-based confectionery, energy-reduced or with no added sugar; (5) quantum satis: only for crystallised fruit, energy-reduced or with no added sugar.