Is E102 banned in the UK?


Is E102 banned in the UK? E102 – tartrazine. This yellow food colouring has already been banned from use in Norway and Austria, yet it's continued being used in food and drinks in the UK.


What can you not bring into the UK?

Banned and restricted goods
  • controlled drugs.
  • offensive weapons, for example flick knives.
  • self-defence sprays, for example pepper spray and CS gas.
  • endangered animal and plant species.
  • rough diamonds.
  • indecent and obscene materials, such as books, magazines, films and DVDs.