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What counts as Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228)?
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“E 220–228: Sulphur dioxide — sulphites”
“E 220–228: Sulphur dioxide — sulphites”
- Definition
- Annex II Part C: E 220–228: Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
- Listed members
- Sulfur dioxide, Inorganic sulphites and hydrogen- sulphites, Sodium hydrogen sulphite, Sodium metabisulphite, Potassium metabisulphite, Calcium sulphite, Calcium hydrogen sulphite, Potassium hydrogen sulphite
- Source
“E 220–228: Sulphur dioxide — sulphites”
Annex II, line 1622 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Annex II, line 1622(opens in a new tab)
- Definition
- Annex II Part C (GB): E 220–228: Sulphur dioxide — sulphites
- Listed members
- Sulfur dioxide, Inorganic sulphites and hydrogen- sulphites, Sodium hydrogen sulphite, Sodium metabisulphite, Potassium metabisulphite, Calcium sulphite, Calcium hydrogen sulphite, Potassium hydrogen sulphite
- Source
“E 220–228: Sulphur dioxide — sulphites”
Annex II, line 696 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Annex II, line 696(opens in a new tab)
Rules
Rules that use these definitions
170 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: Fruit and vegetables in vinegar, oil, or brine [04.2.2]
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 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 500 · (3) · only golden peppers in brine
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 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 50 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: Canned or bottled fruit and vegetables [04.2.3]
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 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only white vegetables, including pulses and processed mushrooms
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.3; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 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 250 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: Canned or bottled fruit and vegetables [04.2.3]
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 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 250 · (3) · only bottled, sliced lemon
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.3; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 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 100 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: Canned or bottled fruit and vegetables [04.2.3]
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 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3) · only bottled whiteheart cherries; vacuum-packed sweetcorn
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.3; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 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 50 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 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only processed white vegetables and mushrooms
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.4.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 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)- LimitGBSulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) 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: Fruit and vegetables in vinegar, oil, or brine [04.2.2]
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 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 500 · (3) · only golden peppers in brine
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 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)
- LimitGBSulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)
Limit 50 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: Canned or bottled fruit and vegetables [04.2.3]
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 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only white vegetables, including pulses and processed mushrooms
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.3; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 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)
- LimitGBSulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)
Limit 250 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: Canned or bottled fruit and vegetables [04.2.3]
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 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 250 · (3) · only bottled, sliced lemon
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.3; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 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)
- LimitGBSulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)
Limit 100 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: Canned or bottled fruit and vegetables [04.2.3]
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 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3) · only bottled whiteheart cherries; vacuum-packed sweetcorn
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.3; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 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)
- LimitGBSulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)
Limit 50 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 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only processed white vegetables and mushrooms
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.4.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 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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