04th April 2024
For these products, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) has confirmed there are issues related to non-compliant labelling and ingredients lists declaring the presence of the unauthorised food additives stated below.
These additives are considered by the FSA to be unauthorised in the UK for pickles.
Yellow 5 (Tartrazine, E 102)
Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80) (E 433)
Potentially affected products are products prepared by treating raw vegetables or raw fruits with salt and/or vinegar solution and oil, contributing significantly to the stability of the food.
Further information is available on the FSA website https://www.food.gov.uk/business-guidance/importing-table-sauces-preserves-pickles-and-chutney .
