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2 markets define Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474), and they don't all agree. Read each definition below. You tell us if your product contains it; we never guess from its name.

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Listed members
Source
Annex II Part C: E 473–474: Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides
Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides
“E 473–474: Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides”
Annex II, line 1700 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Annex II, line 1700(opens in a new tab)
Annex II Part C (GB): E 473–474: Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides
Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides
“E 473–474: Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides”
Annex II, line 756 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Annex II, line 756(opens in a new tab)

Rules

Rules that use these definitions

63 rules.

Requirement
Applies when
Effective
Source
LimitEU
Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union

Limit 1000 mg/l (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 [14.1.5.2]

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 473-474 · Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides · 1 000 · (1) · only canned liquid coffee

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.5.2; row: E 473-474 Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
LimitEU
Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union

Limit 10000 mg/l (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 [14.1.5.2]

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 473-474 · Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides · 10 000 · (1) · only powders for the preparation of hot beverages

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.5.2; row: E 473-474 Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
LimitEU
Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union

Limit 5000 mg/l (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: Cider and perry [14.2.3]

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

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 473-474 · Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides · 5 000 · (1)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.3; row: E 473-474 Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
LimitEU
Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union

Limit 5000 mg/l (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 wine and made wine [14.2.4]

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 473-474 · Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides · 5 000

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.4; row: E 473-474 Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
LimitEU
Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union

Limit 5000 mg/l (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: Mead [14.2.5]

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

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 473-474 · Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides · 5 000 · (24)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.5; row: E 473-474 Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
  • LimitEU
    Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union

    Limit 1000 mg/l (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 [14.1.5.2]

    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 473-474 · Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides · 1 000 · (1) · only canned liquid coffee

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.5.2; row: E 473-474 Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides · fetched 2026-10-09

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
  • LimitEU
    Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union

    Limit 10000 mg/l (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 [14.1.5.2]

    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 473-474 · Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides · 10 000 · (1) · only powders for the preparation of hot beverages

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.5.2; row: E 473-474 Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides · fetched 2026-10-09

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
  • LimitEU
    Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union

    Limit 5000 mg/l (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: Cider and perry [14.2.3]

    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

    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 473-474 · Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides · 5 000 · (1)

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.3; row: E 473-474 Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides · fetched 2026-10-09

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
  • LimitEU
    Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union

    Limit 5000 mg/l (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 wine and made wine [14.2.4]

    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 473-474 · Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides · 5 000

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.4; row: E 473-474 Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides · fetched 2026-10-09

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
  • LimitEU
    Sucrose esters of fatty acids, Sucroglycerides (E 473–474) as defined in European Union

    Limit 5000 mg/l (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: Mead [14.2.5]

    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

    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 473-474 · Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides · 5 000 · (24)

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.5; row: E 473-474 Sucrose esters of fatty acids — sucroglycerides · 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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