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Annex II Part C: E 334 – 337 and E 354: Tartaric acid – tartrates
Tartaric acid (L(+)-), Sodium tartrates, Potassium tartrates, Sodium potassium tartrate, Calcium tartrate
“E 334 – 337 and E 354: Tartaric acid – tartrates”
Annex II, line 1658 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Annex II, line 1658(opens in a new tab)

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LimitEU
Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union

Limit 25000 mg/kg (content basis)

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

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, start date unknown

Art. 35: applies from 20 January 2010; Annex II as consolidated 2026-08-18, amendment dates of single rows not tracked. The row sits in the block marked ▼M115 (inserted or replaced by an amending act); the published text lists the amending acts with their Official Journal publication dates only, not their application dates, so 20 January 2010 (Art. 35) stands in for the row's start date.

From the consolidated text: E 334–337 and E 354 · Tartaric acid – tartrates · 25 000 · (1) (2)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 334–337 and E 354 Tartaric acid – tartrates · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
LimitEU
Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union

Limit 25000 mg/kg (content basis)

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

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, start date unknown

Art. 35: applies from 20 January 2010; Annex II as consolidated 2026-08-18, amendment dates of single rows not tracked. The row sits in the block marked ▼M115 (inserted or replaced by an amending act); the published text lists the amending acts with their Official Journal publication dates only, not their application dates, so 20 January 2010 (Art. 35) stands in for the row's start date.

From the consolidated text: E 334–337 and E 354 · Tartaric acid – tartrates · 25 000 · (1) (2)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.3; row: E 334–337 and E 354 Tartaric acid – tartrates · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
LimitEU
Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union

Limit 11000 mg/kg (content basis)

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

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, start date unknown

Art. 35: applies from 20 January 2010; Annex II as consolidated 2026-08-18, amendment dates of single rows not tracked. The row sits in the block marked ▼M115 (inserted or replaced by an amending act); the published text lists the amending acts with their Official Journal publication dates only, not their application dates, so 20 January 2010 (Art. 35) stands in for the row's start date.

From the consolidated text: E 334–337 and E 354 · Tartaric acid – tartrates · 11 000 · (1) (2)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 334–337 and E 354 Tartaric acid – tartrates · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
LimitEU
Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union

Limit 740 mg/kg (content basis)

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

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: Pre-cooked or processed cereals [06.7]

Depends on: eu food category code

In force, start date unknown

Art. 35: applies from 20 January 2010; Annex II as consolidated 2026-08-18, amendment dates of single rows not tracked. The row sits in the block marked ▼M115 (inserted or replaced by an amending act); the published text lists the amending acts with their Official Journal publication dates only, not their application dates, so 20 January 2010 (Art. 35) stands in for the row's start date.

From the consolidated text: E 334–337 and E 354 · Tartaric acid – tartrates · 740 · (1) (2)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 06.7; row: E 334–337 and E 354 Tartaric acid – tartrates · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
LimitEU
Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union

Limit 15000 mg/kg (content basis)

The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

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

Depends on: eu food category code

In force, start date unknown

Art. 35: applies from 20 January 2010; Annex II as consolidated 2026-08-18, amendment dates of single rows not tracked. The row sits in the block marked ▼M115 (inserted or replaced by an amending act); the published text lists the amending acts with their Official Journal publication dates only, not their application dates, so 20 January 2010 (Art. 35) stands in for the row's start date.

From the consolidated text: E 334–337 and E 354 · Tartaric acid – tartrates · 15 000 · (1) (2) · except products in 7.1.1 and 7.1.2

Annex II rows, Part E, category 07.1; row: E 334–337 and E 354 Tartaric acid – tartrates · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
  • LimitEU
    Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union

    Limit 25000 mg/kg (content basis)

    The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

    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, start date unknown

    Art. 35: applies from 20 January 2010; Annex II as consolidated 2026-08-18, amendment dates of single rows not tracked. The row sits in the block marked ▼M115 (inserted or replaced by an amending act); the published text lists the amending acts with their Official Journal publication dates only, not their application dates, so 20 January 2010 (Art. 35) stands in for the row's start date.

    Source

    From the consolidated text: E 334–337 and E 354 · Tartaric acid – tartrates · 25 000 · (1) (2)

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 334–337 and E 354 Tartaric acid – tartrates · fetched 2026-10-09

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
  • LimitEU
    Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union

    Limit 25000 mg/kg (content basis)

    The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

    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, start date unknown

    Art. 35: applies from 20 January 2010; Annex II as consolidated 2026-08-18, amendment dates of single rows not tracked. The row sits in the block marked ▼M115 (inserted or replaced by an amending act); the published text lists the amending acts with their Official Journal publication dates only, not their application dates, so 20 January 2010 (Art. 35) stands in for the row's start date.

    Source

    From the consolidated text: E 334–337 and E 354 · Tartaric acid – tartrates · 25 000 · (1) (2)

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.3; row: E 334–337 and E 354 Tartaric acid – tartrates · fetched 2026-10-09

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
  • LimitEU
    Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union

    Limit 11000 mg/kg (content basis)

    The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

    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, start date unknown

    Art. 35: applies from 20 January 2010; Annex II as consolidated 2026-08-18, amendment dates of single rows not tracked. The row sits in the block marked ▼M115 (inserted or replaced by an amending act); the published text lists the amending acts with their Official Journal publication dates only, not their application dates, so 20 January 2010 (Art. 35) stands in for the row's start date.

    Source

    From the consolidated text: E 334–337 and E 354 · Tartaric acid – tartrates · 11 000 · (1) (2)

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 334–337 and E 354 Tartaric acid – tartrates · fetched 2026-10-09

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
  • LimitEU
    Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union

    Limit 740 mg/kg (content basis)

    The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

    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: Pre-cooked or processed cereals [06.7]

    Depends on: eu food category code

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    Art. 35: applies from 20 January 2010; Annex II as consolidated 2026-08-18, amendment dates of single rows not tracked. The row sits in the block marked ▼M115 (inserted or replaced by an amending act); the published text lists the amending acts with their Official Journal publication dates only, not their application dates, so 20 January 2010 (Art. 35) stands in for the row's start date.

    Source

    From the consolidated text: E 334–337 and E 354 · Tartaric acid – tartrates · 740 · (1) (2)

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 06.7; row: E 334–337 and E 354 Tartaric acid – tartrates · fetched 2026-10-09

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
  • LimitEU
    Tartaric acid – tartrates (E 334–337 and E 354) as defined in European Union

    Limit 15000 mg/kg (content basis)

    The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).

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

    Depends on: eu food category code

    Effective

    In force, start date unknown

    Art. 35: applies from 20 January 2010; Annex II as consolidated 2026-08-18, amendment dates of single rows not tracked. The row sits in the block marked ▼M115 (inserted or replaced by an amending act); the published text lists the amending acts with their Official Journal publication dates only, not their application dates, so 20 January 2010 (Art. 35) stands in for the row's start date.

    Source

    From the consolidated text: E 334–337 and E 354 · Tartaric acid – tartrates · 15 000 · (1) (2) · except products in 7.1.1 and 7.1.2

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 07.1; row: E 334–337 and E 354 Tartaric acid – tartrates · 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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