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What counts as Adipic acid, adipates (E 355–357)?
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“E 355–357: Adipic acid — adipates”
“E 355–357: Adipic acid — adipates”
- Definition
- Annex II Part C: E 355–357: Adipic acid — adipates
- Listed members
- Adipic acid, Sodium adipate, Potassium adipate
- Source
“E 355–357: Adipic acid — adipates”
Annex II, line 1686 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Annex II, line 1686(opens in a new tab)
- Definition
- Annex II Part C (GB): E 355–357: Adipic acid — adipates
- Listed members
- Adipic acid, Sodium adipate, Potassium adipate
- Source
“E 355–357: Adipic acid — adipates”
Annex II, line 742 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Annex II, line 742(opens in a new tab)
Rules
Rules that use these definitions
14 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: Flavoured fermented milk products including heat-treated products [01.4]
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 355-357 · Adipic acid — adipates · 1 000 · only fruit-flavoured desserts
Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.4; row: E 355-357 Adipic acid — adipates · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)Limit 2000 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 355-357 · Adipic acid — adipates · 2 000 · (1) · only fillings and toppings for fine bakery ware
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 355-357 Adipic acid — adipates · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)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: Flavoured drinks [14.1.4]
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 355-357 · Adipic acid — adipates · 10 000 · (1) · only powders for home preparation of drinks
Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.4; row: E 355-357 Adipic acid — adipates · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)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 355-357 · Adipic acid — adipates · 10 000 · (1) · only powders for home preparation of drinks
Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.5.2; row: E 355-357 Adipic acid — adipates · 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: Desserts excluding products covered in categories 1, 3 and 4 [16]
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 355-357 · Adipic acid — adipates · 1 000 · (1) · only dry powdered dessert mixes
Annex II rows, Part E, category 16; row: E 355-357 Adipic acid — adipates · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)- LimitEUAdipic acid, adipates (E 355–357) 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: Flavoured fermented milk products including heat-treated products [01.4]
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 355-357 · Adipic acid — adipates · 1 000 · only fruit-flavoured desserts
Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.4; row: E 355-357 Adipic acid — adipates · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- LimitEUAdipic acid, adipates (E 355–357) as defined in European Union
Limit 2000 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 355-357 · Adipic acid — adipates · 2 000 · (1) · only fillings and toppings for fine bakery ware
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 355-357 Adipic acid — adipates · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- LimitEUAdipic acid, adipates (E 355–357) 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: Flavoured drinks [14.1.4]
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 355-357 · Adipic acid — adipates · 10 000 · (1) · only powders for home preparation of drinks
Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.4; row: E 355-357 Adipic acid — adipates · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- LimitEUAdipic acid, adipates (E 355–357) 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 355-357 · Adipic acid — adipates · 10 000 · (1) · only powders for home preparation of drinks
Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.5.2; row: E 355-357 Adipic acid — adipates · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- LimitEUAdipic acid, adipates (E 355–357) 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: Desserts excluding products covered in categories 1, 3 and 4 [16]
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 355-357 · Adipic acid — adipates · 1 000 · (1) · only dry powdered dessert mixes
Annex II rows, Part E, category 16; row: E 355-357 Adipic acid — adipates · 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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