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“E 200 – 202: Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (SA)”
“E 200 – 202: Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (SA)”
- Definition
- Annex II Part C: E 200 – 202: Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (SA)
- Listed members
- Sorbic acid, Potassium sorbate
- Source
“E 200 – 202: Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (SA)”
Annex II, line 1565 · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Annex II, line 1565(opens in a new tab)
- Definition
- Annex II Part C (GB): E 200 – 202: Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (SA)
- Listed members
- Sorbic acid, Potassium sorbate
- Source
“E 200 – 202: Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (SA)”
Annex II, line 646 · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Annex II, line 646(opens in a new tab)
Rules
Rules that use these definitions
97 rules.
Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 28 Jun 2024. legislation.gov.uk point-in-time version 2024-06-28 of Annex II, which the FSA register cites as the terms of authorisation (Annex II was omitted from the revised text from 2025-04-01).
- EU food category: Fruit and vegetable preparations excluding compote [04.2.4.1]
Depends on: eu food category code
In force since 20 Jan 2010
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 20 Jan 2010
Applies in GB from 20 January 2010 (retained Art. 35); the Annex text is the version in force on 2024-06-28, the last before Annex II was omitted from the revised legislation on 1 April 2025 (S.I. 2025/361); the FSA register keeps these terms of authorisation. Amendment dates of single rows not tracked.
From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only fruit and vegetable preparations including seaweed-based preparations, fruit-based sauces, aspic, excluding purée, mousse, compote, salads and similar products, canned or bottled
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.4.1; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)Limit 2000 mg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 28 Jun 2024. legislation.gov.uk point-in-time version 2024-06-28 of Annex II, which the FSA register cites as the terms of authorisation (Annex II was omitted from the revised text from 2025-04-01).
- EU food category: Processed potato products [04.2.6]
Depends on: eu food category code
In force since 20 Jan 2010
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 20 Jan 2010
Applies in GB from 20 January 2010 (retained Art. 35); the Annex text is the version in force on 2024-06-28, the last before Annex II was omitted from the revised legislation on 1 April 2025 (S.I. 2025/361); the FSA register keeps these terms of authorisation. Amendment dates of single rows not tracked.
From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 2 000 · (1) (2) · only potato dough and pre-fried potato slices
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.6; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 28 Jun 2024. legislation.gov.uk point-in-time version 2024-06-28 of Annex II, which the FSA register cites as the terms of authorisation (Annex II was omitted from the revised text from 2025-04-01).
- EU food category: Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit based fillings covered by category 4.2.4 [05.4]
Depends on: eu food category code
In force since 20 Jan 2010
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 20 Jan 2010
Applies in GB from 20 January 2010 (retained Art. 35); the Annex text is the version in force on 2024-06-28, the last before Annex II was omitted from the revised legislation on 1 April 2025 (S.I. 2025/361); the FSA register keeps these terms of authorisation. Amendment dates of single rows not tracked.
From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only toppings (syrups for pancakes, flavoured syrups for milkshakes and ice cream; similar products)
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 28 Jun 2024. legislation.gov.uk point-in-time version 2024-06-28 of Annex II, which the FSA register cites as the terms of authorisation (Annex II was omitted from the revised text from 2025-04-01).
- EU food category: Potato gnocchi [06.4.4]
Depends on: eu food category code
In force since 20 Jan 2010
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 20 Jan 2010
Applies in GB from 20 January 2010 (retained Art. 35); the Annex text is the version in force on 2024-06-28, the last before Annex II was omitted from the revised legislation on 1 April 2025 (S.I. 2025/361); the FSA register keeps these terms of authorisation. Amendment dates of single rows not tracked.
From the official list: E 200 – 202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 1 000 · (1)
Annex rows, Part E, category 06.4.4; row: E 200 – 202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 28 Jun 2024. legislation.gov.uk point-in-time version 2024-06-28 of Annex II, which the FSA register cites as the terms of authorisation (Annex II was omitted from the revised text from 2025-04-01).
- EU food category: Fillings of stuffed pasta (ravioli and similar) [06.4.5]
Depends on: eu food category code
In force since 20 Jan 2010
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 20 Jan 2010
Applies in GB from 20 January 2010 (retained Art. 35); the Annex text is the version in force on 2024-06-28, the last before Annex II was omitted from the revised legislation on 1 April 2025 (S.I. 2025/361); the FSA register keeps these terms of authorisation. Amendment dates of single rows not tracked.
From the official list: E 200 – 202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 1 000 · (1) (2)
Annex rows, Part E, category 06.4.5; row: E 200 – 202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)- LimitGBSorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)
Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 28 Jun 2024. legislation.gov.uk point-in-time version 2024-06-28 of Annex II, which the FSA register cites as the terms of authorisation (Annex II was omitted from the revised text from 2025-04-01).
- Applies when
- EU food category: Fruit and vegetable preparations excluding compote [04.2.4.1]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
In force since 20 Jan 2010
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 20 Jan 2010
Applies in GB from 20 January 2010 (retained Art. 35); the Annex text is the version in force on 2024-06-28, the last before Annex II was omitted from the revised legislation on 1 April 2025 (S.I. 2025/361); the FSA register keeps these terms of authorisation. Amendment dates of single rows not tracked.
- Source
From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only fruit and vegetable preparations including seaweed-based preparations, fruit-based sauces, aspic, excluding purée, mousse, compote, salads and similar products, canned or bottled
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.4.1; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
- LimitGBSorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)
Limit 2000 mg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 28 Jun 2024. legislation.gov.uk point-in-time version 2024-06-28 of Annex II, which the FSA register cites as the terms of authorisation (Annex II was omitted from the revised text from 2025-04-01).
- Applies when
- EU food category: Processed potato products [04.2.6]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
In force since 20 Jan 2010
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 20 Jan 2010
Applies in GB from 20 January 2010 (retained Art. 35); the Annex text is the version in force on 2024-06-28, the last before Annex II was omitted from the revised legislation on 1 April 2025 (S.I. 2025/361); the FSA register keeps these terms of authorisation. Amendment dates of single rows not tracked.
- Source
From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 2 000 · (1) (2) · only potato dough and pre-fried potato slices
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.6; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
- LimitGBSorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)
Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 28 Jun 2024. legislation.gov.uk point-in-time version 2024-06-28 of Annex II, which the FSA register cites as the terms of authorisation (Annex II was omitted from the revised text from 2025-04-01).
- Applies when
- EU food category: Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit based fillings covered by category 4.2.4 [05.4]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
In force since 20 Jan 2010
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 20 Jan 2010
Applies in GB from 20 January 2010 (retained Art. 35); the Annex text is the version in force on 2024-06-28, the last before Annex II was omitted from the revised legislation on 1 April 2025 (S.I. 2025/361); the FSA register keeps these terms of authorisation. Amendment dates of single rows not tracked.
- Source
From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only toppings (syrups for pancakes, flavoured syrups for milkshakes and ice cream; similar products)
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
- LimitGBSorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)
Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 28 Jun 2024. legislation.gov.uk point-in-time version 2024-06-28 of Annex II, which the FSA register cites as the terms of authorisation (Annex II was omitted from the revised text from 2025-04-01).
- Applies when
- EU food category: Potato gnocchi [06.4.4]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
In force since 20 Jan 2010
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 20 Jan 2010
Applies in GB from 20 January 2010 (retained Art. 35); the Annex text is the version in force on 2024-06-28, the last before Annex II was omitted from the revised legislation on 1 April 2025 (S.I. 2025/361); the FSA register keeps these terms of authorisation. Amendment dates of single rows not tracked.
- Source
From the official list: E 200 – 202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 1 000 · (1)
Annex rows, Part E, category 06.4.4; row: E 200 – 202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
- LimitGBSorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)
Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 28 Jun 2024. legislation.gov.uk point-in-time version 2024-06-28 of Annex II, which the FSA register cites as the terms of authorisation (Annex II was omitted from the revised text from 2025-04-01).
- Applies when
- EU food category: Fillings of stuffed pasta (ravioli and similar) [06.4.5]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
In force since 20 Jan 2010
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 20 Jan 2010
Applies in GB from 20 January 2010 (retained Art. 35); the Annex text is the version in force on 2024-06-28, the last before Annex II was omitted from the revised legislation on 1 April 2025 (S.I. 2025/361); the FSA register keeps these terms of authorisation. Amendment dates of single rows not tracked.
- Source
From the official list: E 200 – 202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 1 000 · (1) (2)
Annex rows, Part E, category 06.4.5; row: E 200 – 202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
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