S.L. 449.17 ст. 3Applicability of these regulations.

(1) Only a substance listed in the First Schedule may be used as a colour in foodstuffs.

(2) A colour may be used only in the foodstuffs listed in the Third, Fourth and Fifth Schedules and under the conditions specified therein; a colour may be used in those same foodstuffs when they are intended for particular nutritional uses in accordance with Directive 89/398/EEC of the EEC.

(3) A colour may not be used in the foodstuffs listed in the Second Schedule except where specifically provided for in the Third or Fourth or Fifth Schedule.

(4) Colours permitted for certain uses only are listed in the Fourth Schedule.

(5) Colours permitted in general in foodstuffs and the conditions of use therefor are listed in the Fifth Schedule.

(6) The maximum levels indicated in the Schedules -

(a) relate to the foodstuffs prepared according to the instructions for use, and which are ready to eat after such preparation;

(b) refer to the quantities of colouring principle contained in the colouring preparation.

(7) In the Schedules to these regulations quantum satis means that no maximum level is specified. However, colours shall be used according to good manufacturing practice at a level not higher than is necessary to achieve the intended purpose and provided that the consumer is not misled.

(8) For the purpose of health marking and other markings required on meat products, only E155 Brown HT, E133 Brilliant Blue FCF or E129 Allura Red AC or an appropriate mixture of E133 Brilliant Blue FCF and E129 Allura Red AC may be used.

(9) Only a colour mentioned in the First Schedule may be used for the stamping or for the decorative colouring of eggshells.

(10) Only a colour listed in the First Schedule, except E123, E127, E128, E154, E160b, E161g, E173 and E180, may be sold directly to consumers.

(11) Without prejudice to any other regulation, the presence of a colour in a foodstuff is permissible -

(a) either in a compound foodstuff other than one mentioned in the Second Schedule to the extent that the colour is permitted in one of the ingredients of the compound foodstuff,

(b) or if the foodstuff is destined to be used solely in the preparation of a compound foodstuff and to such an extent that the compound foodstuff conforms to the provisions of these regulations.