Colours for use in foodstuffs Regulations 2001 (P.I. No. 60/2001). Country/Territory Cyprus Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food additives Processing/handling Standards Geographical area European Union Countries, Western Asia Entry into force notes The Regulations enter into force on the date of publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract The use of colours in or on foodstuffs is permitted only if the substances are considered to be among those defined as permissible and the use of them are provided for under these Regulations. The use of authorized colours in or on foodstuffs is prohibited on certain foodstuffs set out in Annex III, unless specifically provided for in the fourth, fifth or sixth Annex. Full text Greek