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What counts as Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228)?
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Definitions
“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 50 mg/kg (content basis)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02008R1333-20260818 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- EU food category: Frozen fruit and vegetables [04.1.3]
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
Art. 35: applies from 20 January 2010; Annex II as consolidated 2026-08-18, amendment dates of single rows not tracked.
From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only white vegetables including mushrooms and white pulses
Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.1.3; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02008R1333-20260818 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- EU food category: Frozen fruit and vegetables [04.1.3]
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
Art. 35: applies from 20 January 2010; Annex II as consolidated 2026-08-18, amendment dates of single rows not tracked.
From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3) · only frozen and deep-frozen potatoes
Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.1.3; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)10 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (10 of 10)
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- EU food category: Dried fruit and vegetables [04.2.1]
Depends on: eu food category code
20 Jan 2010
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Example: Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only dried coconut
Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02008R1333-20260818 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- 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
Art. 35: applies from 20 January 2010; Annex II as consolidated 2026-08-18, amendment dates of single rows not tracked.
From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3) · except olives and golden peppers in brine
Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)Limit 500 mg/kg (content basis)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02008R1333-20260818 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- 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
Art. 35: applies from 20 January 2010; Annex II as consolidated 2026-08-18, amendment dates of single rows not tracked.
From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 500 · (3) · only golden peppers in brine
Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)- LimitEUSulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02008R1333-20260818 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- EU food category: Frozen fruit and vegetables [04.1.3]
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
Art. 35: applies from 20 January 2010; Annex II as consolidated 2026-08-18, amendment dates of single rows not tracked.
- Source
From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only white vegetables including mushrooms and white pulses
Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.1.3; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- LimitEUSulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02008R1333-20260818 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- EU food category: Frozen fruit and vegetables [04.1.3]
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
Art. 35: applies from 20 January 2010; Annex II as consolidated 2026-08-18, amendment dates of single rows not tracked.
- Source
From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3) · only frozen and deep-frozen potatoes
Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.1.3; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- Limit x 10EU
10 rules from Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives
Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis)
Show targets (10 of 10)
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
- Applies when
- EU food category: Dried fruit and vegetables [04.2.1]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
20 Jan 2010
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
- Source
Example: Sulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only dried coconut
Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- LimitEUSulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02008R1333-20260818 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- 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
Art. 35: applies from 20 January 2010; Annex II as consolidated 2026-08-18, amendment dates of single rows not tracked.
- Source
From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3) · except olives and golden peppers in brine
Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- LimitEUSulphur dioxide, sulphites (E 220–228) as defined in European Union
Limit 500 mg/kg (content basis)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 18 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02008R1333-20260818 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- 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
Art. 35: applies from 20 January 2010; Annex II as consolidated 2026-08-18, amendment dates of single rows not tracked.
- Source
From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 500 · (3) · only golden peppers in brine
Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
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