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“E 432–436: Polysorbates”
“E 432–436: Polysorbates”
- Definition
- Annex II Part C: E 432–436: Polysorbates
- Listed members
- Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate (polysorbate 20), Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80), Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate (polysorbate 40), Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate (polysorbate 60), Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate (polysorbate 65)
- Source
“E 432–436: Polysorbates”
Annex II, line 1692 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Annex II, line 1692(opens in a new tab)
- Definition
- Annex II Part C (GB): E 432–436: Polysorbates
- Listed members
- Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monolaurate (polysorbate 20), Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monooleate (polysorbate 80), Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monopalmitate (polysorbate 40), Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate (polysorbate 60), Polyoxyethylene sorbitan tristearate (polysorbate 65)
- Source
“E 432–436: Polysorbates”
Annex II, line 748 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Annex II, line 748(opens in a new tab)
Rules
Rules that use these definitions
41 rules.
Limit 1000 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: Edible ices [03]
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 432-436 · Polysorbates · 1 000 · (1)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 03; row: E 432-436 Polysorbates · 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 vegetable preparations excluding compote [04.2.4.1]
Depends on: eu food category code
In force since 23 Jul 2012
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 23 Jul 2012
The row states a period of application beginning 2012-07-23.
From the consolidated text: E 432-436 · Polysorbates · 500 · (1) · only coconut milk Period of application: From 23 July 2012
Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.4.1; row: E 432-436 Polysorbates · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)Limit 1000 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: Other confectionery including breath refreshening microsweets [05.2]
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 432-436 · Polysorbates · 1 000 · (1) · only sugar confectionery
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 432-436 Polysorbates · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)Limit 5000 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: Chewing gum [05.3]
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 432-436 · Polysorbates · 5 000 · (1)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.3; row: E 432-436 Polysorbates · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)Limit 1000 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: 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
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 432-436 · Polysorbates · 1 000 · (1)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 432-436 Polysorbates · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)- LimitEUPolysorbates (E 432–436) as defined in European Union
Limit 1000 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: Edible ices [03]
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 432-436 · Polysorbates · 1 000 · (1)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 03; row: E 432-436 Polysorbates · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- LimitEUPolysorbates (E 432–436) 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 vegetable preparations excluding compote [04.2.4.1]
Depends on: eu food category code
- Effective
In force since 23 Jul 2012
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 23 Jul 2012
The row states a period of application beginning 2012-07-23.
- Source
From the consolidated text: E 432-436 · Polysorbates · 500 · (1) · only coconut milk Period of application: From 23 July 2012
Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.4.1; row: E 432-436 Polysorbates · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- LimitEUPolysorbates (E 432–436) as defined in European Union
Limit 1000 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: Other confectionery including breath refreshening microsweets [05.2]
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 432-436 · Polysorbates · 1 000 · (1) · only sugar confectionery
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 432-436 Polysorbates · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- LimitEUPolysorbates (E 432–436) as defined in European Union
Limit 5000 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: Chewing gum [05.3]
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 432-436 · Polysorbates · 5 000 · (1)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.3; row: E 432-436 Polysorbates · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- LimitEUPolysorbates (E 432–436) as defined in European Union
Limit 1000 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: 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
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 432-436 · Polysorbates · 1 000 · (1)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 432-436 Polysorbates · 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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