This statutory instrument details amendments to regulations concerning the use of colouring matter in food within the United Kingdom. It outlines the legal framework and specific provisions governing which colourings are permitted, their conditions of use, and the effective dates for these regulations, drawing upon powers granted by the Food and Drugs Acts and the European Communities Act.

This document serves as a legal amendment, providing specific regulatory details for the food industry. Its authority derives from the cited parliamentary acts, establishing its legal standing. The precision of dates and references indicates its function as a precise legal instrument for compliance and enforcement within the food sector.