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What counts as Stearoyl-2-lactylates (E 481–482)?

2 markets define Stearoyl-2-lactylates (E 481–482), 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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Definition
Listed members
Source
Annex II Part C: E 481–482: Stearoyl-2-lactylates
Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate, Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate
“E 481–482: Stearoyl-2-lactylates”
Annex II, line 1705 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Annex II, line 1705(opens in a new tab)
Annex II Part C (GB): E 481–482: Stearoyl-2-lactylates
Sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate, Calcium stearoyl-2-lactylate
“E 481–482: Stearoyl-2-lactylates”
Annex II, line 761 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Annex II, line 761(opens in a new tab)

Rules

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43 rules.

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Effective
Source
LimitGB
Stearoyl-2-lactylates (E 481–482) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

Limit 4000 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: Pre-cooked or processed cereals [06.7]

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 481-482 · Stearoyl-2-lactylates · 4 000 · (2) · only quick-cook rice

LimitGB
Stearoyl-2-lactylates (E 481–482) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

Limit 3000 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: Bread and rolls [07.1] (and 2 narrower points below)

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 481-482 · Stearoyl-2-lactylates · 3 000 · (1) · except products in 7.1.1 and 7.1.2

LimitGB
Stearoyl-2-lactylates (E 481–482) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

Limit 5000 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: Fine bakery wares [07.2]

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 481-482 · Stearoyl-2-lactylates · 5 000 · (1)

LimitGB
Stearoyl-2-lactylates (E 481–482) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

Limit 4000 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: Heat-treated meat products [08.3.2]

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 481-482 · Stearoyl-2-lactylates · 4 000 · (1) · only minced and diced canned meat products

LimitGB
Stearoyl-2-lactylates (E 481–482) as defined in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)

Limit 2000 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: Foods for special medical purposes as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 (excluding products from food category 13.1.5) [13.2]

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 481-482 · Stearoyl-2-lactylates · 2 000 · (1)

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