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What counts as Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 210–213)?
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“E 210–213: Benzoic acid — benzoates (BA)”
“E 210–213: Benzoic acid — benzoates (BA)”
- Definition
- Annex II Part C: E 210–213: Benzoic acid — benzoates (BA)
- Listed members
- Benzoic acid and its sodium salt, Sodium benzoate (1), Potassium benzoate (1), Calcium benzoate (1)
- Source
“E 210–213: Benzoic acid — benzoates (BA)”
Annex II, line 1571 · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Annex II, line 1571(opens in a new tab)
- Definition
- Annex II Part C (GB): E 210–213: Benzoic acid — benzoates (BA)
- Listed members
- Benzoic acid and its sodium salt, Sodium benzoate (1), Potassium benzoate (1), Calcium benzoate (1)
- Source
“E 210–213: Benzoic acid — benzoates (BA)”
Annex II, line 651 · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Annex II, line 651(opens in a new tab)
Rules
Rules that use these definitions
38 rules.
Limit 500 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: Sauces [12.6]
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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 500 · (1) (2) · only emulsified sauces with a fat content of 60 % or more
Annex rows, Part E, category 12.6; row: E 210-213 Benzoic acid — benzoates · 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 200 mg/l (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 juices as defined by Directive 2001/112/EC and vegetable juices [14.1.2]
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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 200 · (1) (2) · only Sød … saft and sødet … saft
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.1.2; row: E 210-213 Benzoic acid — benzoates · 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 150 mg/l (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 nectars as defined by Directive 2001/112/EC and vegetable nectars and similar products [14.1.3]
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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 150 · (1) (2) · only traditional Swedish and Finnish fruit syrups
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.1.3; row: E 210-213 Benzoic acid — benzoates · 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 150 mg/l (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: Flavoured drinks [14.1.4]
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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 150 · (1) (2) · excluding dairy-based drinks
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.1.4; row: E 210-213 Benzoic acid — benzoates · 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 200 mg/l (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: Beer and malt beverages [14.2.1]
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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 200 · (1) (2) · only alcohol-free beer; beer in kegs containing more than 0,5 % added fermentable sugar and/or fruit juices or concentrates
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.2.1; row: E 210-213 Benzoic acid — benzoates · 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)- LimitGBBenzoic acid, benzoates (E 210–213) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)
Limit 500 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: Sauces [12.6]
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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 500 · (1) (2) · only emulsified sauces with a fat content of 60 % or more
Annex rows, Part E, category 12.6; row: E 210-213 Benzoic acid — benzoates · 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)
- LimitGBBenzoic acid, benzoates (E 210–213) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)
Limit 200 mg/l (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 juices as defined by Directive 2001/112/EC and vegetable juices [14.1.2]
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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 200 · (1) (2) · only Sød … saft and sødet … saft
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.1.2; row: E 210-213 Benzoic acid — benzoates · 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)
- LimitGBBenzoic acid, benzoates (E 210–213) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)
Limit 150 mg/l (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 nectars as defined by Directive 2001/112/EC and vegetable nectars and similar products [14.1.3]
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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 150 · (1) (2) · only traditional Swedish and Finnish fruit syrups
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.1.3; row: E 210-213 Benzoic acid — benzoates · 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)
- LimitGBBenzoic acid, benzoates (E 210–213) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)
Limit 150 mg/l (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: Flavoured drinks [14.1.4]
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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 150 · (1) (2) · excluding dairy-based drinks
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.1.4; row: E 210-213 Benzoic acid — benzoates · 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)
- LimitGBBenzoic acid, benzoates (E 210–213) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)
Limit 200 mg/l (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: Beer and malt beverages [14.2.1]
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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 200 · (1) (2) · only alcohol-free beer; beer in kegs containing more than 0,5 % added fermentable sugar and/or fruit juices or concentrates
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.2.1; row: E 210-213 Benzoic acid — benzoates · 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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