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Is Potassium sorbate banned where you sell?

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For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate is authorised in food category 01.7.2 Ripened cheese at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only ripened products surface treatment".

From the consolidated text: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · quantum satis · only ripened products surface treatment

Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.7.2; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate is authorised in food category 01.7.6 Cheese products (excluding products falling in category 16) at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only ripened products surface treatment".

From the consolidated text: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · quantum satis · only ripened products surface treatment

Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.7.6; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate is authorised in food category 01.8 Dairy analogues, including beverage whiteners at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only cheese analogues (surface treatment only)". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · quantum satis · (1) (2) · only cheese analogues (surface treatment only)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.8; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 200-202 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate is authorised in food category 08.3.3 Casings and coatings and decorations for meat at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only collagen-based casings with water activity greater than 0,6".

From the consolidated text: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate · quantum satis · only collagen-based casings with water activity greater than 0,6

Annex II rows, Part E, category 08.3.3; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate · 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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For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only curdled milk". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200 – 202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only curdled milk

Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.2, 01.3; row: E 200 – 202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 1 000 · (1) (2)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.7.1; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only cheese, pre-packed, sliced and cut; layered cheese and cheese with added foods". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only cheese, pre-packed, sliced and cut; layered cheese and cheese with added foods

Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.7.2; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only cheese, pre-packed, sliced; layered cheese and cheese with added foods". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid.".

From the consolidated text: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only cheese, pre-packed, sliced; layered cheese and cheese with added foods

Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.7.4; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 2 000 · (1) (2)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.7.5; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only unripened products; ripened products, pre-packed, sliced; layered ripened products and ripened products with added foods". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only unripened products; ripened products, pre-packed, sliced; layered ripened products and ripened products with added foods

Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.7.6; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only analogues of cheese based on protein". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 2 000 · (1) (2) · only analogues of cheese based on protein

Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.8; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only fat emulsions (excluding butter) with a fat content of 60 % or more". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only fat emulsions (excluding butter) with a fat content of 60 % or more

Annex II rows, Part E, category 02.2.2; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only fat emulsions with a fat content less than 60 %". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 2 000 · (1) (2) · only fat emulsions with a fat content less than 60 %

Annex II rows, Part E, category 02.2.2; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 20 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only surface treatment of unpeeled fresh citrus fruit".

From the consolidated text: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 20 · only surface treatment of unpeeled fresh citrus fruit

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.1.1; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only dried fruit". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only dried fruit

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.1; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only olives and olive-based preparations". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only olives and olive-based preparations

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.2; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only fruit and vegetable preparations including seaweed-based preparations, fruit-based sauces, aspic, excluding purée, mousse, compote, salads and similar products, canned or bottled". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only fruit and vegetable preparations including seaweed-based preparations, fruit-based sauces, aspic, excluding purée, mousse, compote, salads and similar products, canned or bottled

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.4.1; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only potato dough and pre-fried potato slices". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 2 000 · (1) (2) · only potato dough and pre-fried potato slices

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.6; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only toppings (syrups for pancakes, flavoured syrups for milkshakes and ice cream; similar products)". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only toppings (syrups for pancakes, flavoured syrups for milkshakes and ice cream; similar products)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

From the consolidated text: E 200 – 202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 1 000 · (1)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 06.4.4; row: E 200 – 202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200 – 202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 1 000 · (1) (2)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 06.4.5; row: E 200 – 202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 2 000 · (1) (2)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 06.6; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only polenta". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 200 · (1) (2) · only polenta

Annex II rows, Part E, category 06.7; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only Semmelknödelteig". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 2 000 · (1) (2) · only Semmelknödelteig

Annex II rows, Part E, category 06.7; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only prepacked sliced bread and rye-bread, partially baked, prepacked bakery wares intended for retail sale and energy-reduced bread intended for retail sale". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 2 000 · (1) (2) · only prepacked sliced bread and rye-bread, partially baked, prepacked bakery wares intended for retail sale and energy-reduced bread intended for retail sale

Annex II rows, Part E, category 07.1; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only with a water activity of more than 0,65". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 2 000 · (1) (2) · only with a water activity of more than 0,65

Annex II rows, Part E, category 07.2; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only aspic". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only aspic

Annex II rows, Part E, category 08.3.2; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "aspic". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 1 000 · (1) (2) · aspic

Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.2; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only dehydrated and concentrated frozen and deep-frozen egg products". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only dehydrated and concentrated frozen and deep-frozen egg products

Annex II rows, Part E, category 10.2; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only emulsified sauces with a fat content of 60 % or more". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only emulsified sauces with a fat content of 60 % or more

Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.6; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only emulsified sauces with a fat content of less than 60 %". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 2 000 · (1) (2) · only emulsified sauces with a fat content of less than 60 %

Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.6; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only analogues of meat, fish, crustaceans and cephalopods and cheese based on protein". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 2 000 · (1) (2) · only analogues of meat, fish, crustaceans and cephalopods and cheese based on protein

Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.9; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 500 mg/l (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only Sød … saft and sødet … saft". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 500 · (1) (2) · only Sød … saft and sødet … saft

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.2; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 250 mg/l (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only traditional Swedish fruit syrups, maximum applies if E 210 – 213, benzoic acid – benzoates, have also been used". Footnote (2) text not found in the category block.

From the consolidated text: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 250 · (1) (2) · only traditional Swedish fruit syrups, maximum applies if E 210 – 213, benzoic acid – benzoates, have also been used

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.3; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 300 mg/l (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only traditional Swedish and Finnish fruit syrups". Footnote (2) text not found in the category block.

From the consolidated text: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 300 · (1) (2) · only traditional Swedish and Finnish fruit syrups

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.3; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 250 mg/l (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "maximum applies if E 210 – 213, benzoic acid – benzoates, have also been used". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 250 · (1) (2) · maximum applies if E 210 – 213, benzoic acid – benzoates, have also been used

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.4; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 300 mg/l (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "excluding dairy-based drinks". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 300 · (1) (2) · excluding dairy-based drinks

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.4; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/l (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only beer in kegs containing more than 0,5 % added fermentable sugar and/or fruit juices or concentrates". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 200 · (1) (2) · only beer in kegs containing more than 0,5 % added fermentable sugar and/or fruit juices or concentrates

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.1; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/l (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only alcohol-free". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 200 · (1) (2) · only alcohol-free

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.2; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/l (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 200 · (1) (2)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.3; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/l (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 200 · (1) (2)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.4; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/l (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 200 · (1) (2)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.5; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/l (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 200 · (1) (2)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.7.1; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/l (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 200 · (1) (2)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.7.2; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/l (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 200 · (1) (2)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.7.3; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/l (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only alcoholic beverages with alcoholic strength by volume less than 15 %". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 200 · (1) (2) · only alcoholic beverages with alcoholic strength by volume less than 15 %

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.8; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 500 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only non-heat-treated plant-based mousses". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 500 · (1) (2) · only non-heat-treated plant-based mousses

Annex II rows, Part E, category 16; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only frugtgrød, rote Grütze and pasha; fruit-flavoured water-based gelatine desserts". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only frugtgrød, rote Grütze and pasha; fruit-flavoured water-based gelatine desserts

Annex II rows, Part E, category 16; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only ostkaka". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 2 000 · (1) (2) · only ostkaka

Annex II rows, Part E, category 16; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 300 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only non-heat-treated dairy based desserts". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 300 · (1) (2) · only non-heat-treated dairy based desserts

Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.4; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only vegetables (excluding olives)". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 2 000 · (1) (2) · only vegetables (excluding olives)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.2; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only olives and olive-based preparations". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only olives and olive-based preparations

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.2; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only olive-based preparations". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only olive-based preparations

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.4.1; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only low-sugar and similar low calorie or sugar-free products, mermeladas". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only low-sugar and similar low calorie or sugar-free products, mermeladas

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.1; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only low-sugar and similar low calorie or sugar-free products, spreads, mermeladas". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only low-sugar and similar low calorie or sugar-free products, spreads, mermeladas

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.2; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "other fruit-based spreads, mermeladas". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) · other fruit-based spreads, mermeladas

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.3; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1500 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only marmelada". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 1 500 · (1) (2) · only marmelada

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.3; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only candied, crystallized or glacé fruit and vegetables". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only candied, crystallized or glacé fruit and vegetables

Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1500 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 1 500 · (1) (2)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.3; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only salted, dried fish". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 200 · (1) (2) · only salted, dried fish

Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.2; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only semi-preserved fish and fisheries products including crustaceans, molluscs, surimi and fish/crustacean paste; cooked crustaceans and molluscs". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 2 000 · (1) (2) · only semi-preserved fish and fisheries products including crustaceans, molluscs, surimi and fish/crustacean paste; cooked crustaceans and molluscs

Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.2; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 6000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only cooked Crangon crangon and Crangon vulgaris". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 6 000 · (1) (2) · only cooked Crangon crangon and Crangon vulgaris

Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.2; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only semi-preserved fish products including fish roe products". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 2 000 · (1) (2) · only semi-preserved fish products including fish roe products

Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.3; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only liquid egg (white, yolk or whole egg)". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 5 000 · (1) (2) · only liquid egg (white, yolk or whole egg)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 10.2; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.2.2; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.4; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 500 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only liquid soups and broths (excluding canned)". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 500 · (1) (2) · only liquid soups and broths (excluding canned)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.5; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only emulsified sauces with a fat content of 60 % or more; non emulsified sauces". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only emulsified sauces with a fat content of 60 % or more; non emulsified sauces

Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.6; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only emulsified sauces with a fat content of less than 60 %". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 2 000 · (1) (2) · only emulsified sauces with a fat content of less than 60 %

Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.6; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1500 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 1 500 · (1) (2)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.7; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1500 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 1 500 · (1) (2)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 13.2; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1500 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 1 500 · (1) (2)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 13.3; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2000 mg/l (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only grape juice, unfermented, for sacramental use". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 2 000 · (1) (2) · only grape juice, unfermented, for sacramental use

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.2; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 600 mg/l (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only liquid tea concentrates and liquid fruit and herbal infusion concentrates". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 600 · (1) (2) · only liquid tea concentrates and liquid fruit and herbal infusion concentrates

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.5.2; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 300 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only non-heat-treated dairy-based desserts". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 300 · (1) (2) · only non-heat-treated dairy-based desserts

Annex II rows, Part E, category 16; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only food supplements in dried form and containing preparations of vitamin A and of combinations of vitamins A and D, except in chewable form". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only food supplements in dried form and containing preparations of vitamin A and of combinations of vitamins A and D, except in chewable form

Annex II rows, Part E, category 17.1; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "except food supplements in syrup form". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates · 2 000 · (1) (2) · except food supplements in syrup form

Annex II rows, Part E, category 17.2; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1500 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 1 500 · (1) (2)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 18.2; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 200-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates is authorised in food category 08.3.1 Non-heat-treated meat products at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only surface treatment of dried meat products". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-219 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates · quantum satis · (1) (2) · only surface treatment of dried meat products

Annex II rows, Part E, category 08.3.1; row: E 200-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 200-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate, Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates is authorised in food category 08.3.2 Heat-treated meat products at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only surface treatment of dried meat products". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-219 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate, Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates · quantum satis · (1) (2) · only surface treatment of dried meat products

Annex II rows, Part E, category 08.3.2; row: E 200-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate, Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1500 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "except candied, crystallized or glacé fruit and vegetables". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid". Footnote (5) as written: "E 214-219: p-hydroxybenzoates (PHB), maximum 300 mg/kg".

From the consolidated text: E 200-219 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates · 1 500 · (1) (2) (5) · except candied, crystallized or glacé fruit and vegetables

Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 200-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1500 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid". Footnote (5) as written: "E 214-219: p-hydroxybenzoates (PHB), maximum 300 mg/kg".

From the consolidated text: E 200-219 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates · 1 500 · (1) (2) (5)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 200-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 500 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only if the water content higher than 75 %". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-219 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates · 500 · (1) (2) · only if the water content higher than 75 %

Annex II rows, Part E, category 11.4.1; row: E 200-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only pâté". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-202; 214-219 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only pâté

Annex II rows, Part E, category 08.3.2; row: E 200-202; 214-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only jelly coatings of meat products (cooked, cured or dried)". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the consolidated text: E 200-202; 214-219 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only jelly coatings of meat products (cooked, cured or dried)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 08.3.3; row: E 200-202; 214-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid". Footnote (5) as written: "E 214-219: p-hydroxybenzoates (PHB), maximum 300 mg/kg".

From the consolidated text: E 200-202; 214-219 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) (5)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 15.1; row: E 200-202; 214-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates · fetched 2026-10-09

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only coated nuts". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid". Footnote (5) as written: "E 214-219: p-hydroxybenzoates (PHB), maximum 300 mg/kg".

From the consolidated text: E 200-202; 214-219 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) (5) · only coated nuts

Annex II rows, Part E, category 15.2; row: E 200-202; 214-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates · 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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For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only pâté". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-202; 214-219 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only pâté

Annex rows, Part E, category 08.3.2; row: E 200-202; 214-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only jelly coatings of meat products (cooked, cured or dried)". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-202; 214-219 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only jelly coatings of meat products (cooked, cured or dried)

Annex rows, Part E, category 08.3.3; row: E 200-202; 214-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid". Footnote (5) as written: "E 214-219: p-hydroxybenzoates (PHB), maximum 300 mg/kg".

From the official list: E 200-202; 214-219 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) (5)

Annex rows, Part E, category 15.1; row: E 200-202; 214-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only coated nuts". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid". Footnote (5) as written: "E 214-219: p-hydroxybenzoates (PHB), maximum 300 mg/kg".

From the official list: E 200-202; 214-219 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) (5) · only coated nuts

Annex rows, Part E, category 15.2; row: E 200-202; 214-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
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For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate is authorised in food category 01.7.2 Ripened cheese at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only ripened products surface treatment".

From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · quantum satis · only ripened products surface treatment

For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate is authorised in food category 01.7.6 Cheese products (excluding products falling in category 16) at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only ripened products surface treatment".

From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · quantum satis · only ripened products surface treatment

For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate is authorised in food category 01.8 Dairy analogues, including beverage whiteners at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only cheese analogues (surface treatment only)". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · quantum satis · (1) (2) · only cheese analogues (surface treatment only)

For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate is authorised in food category 08.3.3 Casings and coatings and decorations for meat at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only collagen-based casings with water activity greater than 0,6".

From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · quantum satis · only collagen-based casings with water activity greater than 0,6

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only curdled milk". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200 – 202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only curdled milk

Annex rows, Part E, category 01.2, 01.3; row: E 200 – 202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 1 000 · (1) (2)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only cheese, pre-packed, sliced and cut; layered cheese and cheese with added foods". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only cheese, pre-packed, sliced and cut; layered cheese and cheese with added foods

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only cheese, pre-packed, sliced; layered cheese and cheese with added foods". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid.".

From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only cheese, pre-packed, sliced; layered cheese and cheese with added foods

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 2 000 · (1) (2)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only unripened products; ripened products, pre-packed, sliced; layered ripened products and ripened products with added foods". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only unripened products; ripened products, pre-packed, sliced; layered ripened products and ripened products with added foods

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only analogues of cheese based on protein". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 2 000 · (1) (2) · only analogues of cheese based on protein

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only fat emulsions (excluding butter) with a fat content of 60 % or more". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only fat emulsions (excluding butter) with a fat content of 60 % or more

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only fat emulsions with a fat content less than 60 %". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 2 000 · (1) (2) · only fat emulsions with a fat content less than 60 %

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 20 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only surface treatment of unpeeled fresh citrus fruit".

From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 20 · only surface treatment of unpeeled fresh citrus fruit

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only dried fruit". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only dried fruit

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only olives and olive-based preparations". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only olives and olive-based preparations

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only fruit and vegetable preparations including seaweed-based preparations, fruit-based sauces, aspic, excluding purée, mousse, compote, salads and similar products, canned or bottled". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only fruit and vegetable preparations including seaweed-based preparations, fruit-based sauces, aspic, excluding purée, mousse, compote, salads and similar products, canned or bottled

Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.4.1; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only potato dough and pre-fried potato slices". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 2 000 · (1) (2) · only potato dough and pre-fried potato slices

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only toppings (syrups for pancakes, flavoured syrups for milkshakes and ice cream; similar products)". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only toppings (syrups for pancakes, flavoured syrups for milkshakes and ice cream; similar products)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

From the official list: E 200 – 202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 1 000 · (1)

Annex rows, Part E, category 06.4.4; row: E 200 – 202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200 – 202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 1 000 · (1) (2)

Annex rows, Part E, category 06.4.5; row: E 200 – 202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 2 000 · (1) (2)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only polenta". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 200 · (1) (2) · only polenta

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only Semmelknödelteig". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 2 000 · (1) (2) · only Semmelknödelteig

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only prepacked sliced bread and rye-bread, partially baked, prepacked bakery wares intended for retail sale and energy-reduced bread intended for retail sale". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 2 000 · (1) (2) · only prepacked sliced bread and rye-bread, partially baked, prepacked bakery wares intended for retail sale and energy-reduced bread intended for retail sale

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only with a water activity of more than 0,65". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 2 000 · (1) (2) · only with a water activity of more than 0,65

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only aspic". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only aspic

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "aspic". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 1 000 · (1) (2) · aspic

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only dehydrated and concentrated frozen and deep-frozen egg products". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only dehydrated and concentrated frozen and deep-frozen egg products

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only emulsified sauces with a fat content of 60 % or more". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only emulsified sauces with a fat content of 60 % or more

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only emulsified sauces with a fat content of less than 60 %". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 2 000 · (1) (2) · only emulsified sauces with a fat content of less than 60 %

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only analogues of meat, fish, crustaceans and cephalopods and cheese based on protein". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 2 000 · (1) (2) · only analogues of meat, fish, crustaceans and cephalopods and cheese based on protein

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 500 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only Sød … saft and sødet … saft". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 500 · (1) (2) · only Sød … saft and sødet … saft

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 250 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only traditional Swedish fruit syrups, maximum applies if E 210 – 213, benzoic acid – benzoates, have also been used". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 250 · (1) (2) · only traditional Swedish fruit syrups, maximum applies if E 210 – 213, benzoic acid – benzoates, have also been used

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 300 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only traditional Swedish and Finnish fruit syrups". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 300 · (1) (2) · only traditional Swedish and Finnish fruit syrups

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 250 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "maximum applies if E 210 – 213, benzoic acid – benzoates, have also been used". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 250 · (1) (2) · maximum applies if E 210 – 213, benzoic acid – benzoates, have also been used

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 300 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "excluding dairy-based drinks". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 300 · (1) (2) · excluding dairy-based drinks

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only beer in kegs containing more than 0,5 % added fermentable sugar and/or fruit juices or concentrates". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 200 · (1) (2) · only beer in kegs containing more than 0,5 % added fermentable sugar and/or fruit juices or concentrates

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only alcohol-free". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 200 · (1) (2) · only alcohol-free

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 200 · (1) (2)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 200 · (1) (2)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 200 · (1) (2)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 200 · (1) (2)

Annex rows, Part E, category 14.2.7.1; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 200 · (1) (2)

Annex rows, Part E, category 14.2.7.2; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 200 · (1) (2)

Annex rows, Part E, category 14.2.7.3; row: E 200-202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only alcoholic drinks with less than 15 % of alcohol and nalewka na winie owocowym, aromatyzowana nalewka na winie owocowym, nalewka na winie z soku winogronowego, aromatyzowana nalewka na winie z soku winogronowego, napój winny owocowy lub miodowy, aromatyzowany napój winny owocowy lub miodowy, wino owocowe niskoalkoholowe and aromatyzowane wino owocowe niskoalkoholowe". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 200 · (1) (2) · only alcoholic drinks with less than 15 % of alcohol and nalewka na winie owocowym, aromatyzowana nalewka na winie owocowym, nalewka na winie z soku winogronowego, aromatyzowana nalewka na winie z soku winogronowego, napój winny owocowy lub miodowy, aromatyzowany napój winny owocowy lub miodowy, wino owocowe niskoalkoholowe and aromatyzowane

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only frugtgrød, rote Grütze and pasha". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only frugtgrød, rote Grütze and pasha

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only ostkaka". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-202 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate · 2 000 · (1) (2) · only ostkaka

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 300 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only non-heat-treated dairy based desserts". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 300 · (1) (2) · only non-heat-treated dairy based desserts

Annex rows, Part E, category 01.4; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only vegetables (excluding olives)". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 2 000 · (1) (2) · only vegetables (excluding olives)

Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.2; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only olives and olive-based preparations". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only olives and olive-based preparations

Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.2; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only olive-based preparations". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only olive-based preparations

Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.4.1; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only low-sugar and similar low calorie or sugar-free products, mermeladas". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only low-sugar and similar low calorie or sugar-free products, mermeladas

Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.1; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only low-sugar and similar low calorie or sugar-free products, spreads, mermeladas". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only low-sugar and similar low calorie or sugar-free products, spreads, mermeladas

Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.2; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "other fruit-based spreads, mermeladas". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) · other fruit-based spreads, mermeladas

Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.3; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1500 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only marmelada". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 1 500 · (1) (2) · only marmelada

Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.3; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only candied, crystallized or glacé fruit and vegetables". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only candied, crystallized or glacé fruit and vegetables

Annex rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1500 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 1 500 · (1) (2)

Annex rows, Part E, category 05.3; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only salted, dried fish". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 200 · (1) (2) · only salted, dried fish

Annex rows, Part E, category 09.2; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only semi-preserved fish and fisheries products including crustaceans, molluscs, surimi and fish/crustacean paste; cooked crustaceans and molluscs". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 2 000 · (1) (2) · only semi-preserved fish and fisheries products including crustaceans, molluscs, surimi and fish/crustacean paste; cooked crustaceans and molluscs

Annex rows, Part E, category 09.2; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 6000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only cooked Crangon crangon and Crangon vulgaris". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 6 000 · (1) (2) · only cooked Crangon crangon and Crangon vulgaris

Annex rows, Part E, category 09.2; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only semi-preserved fish products including fish roe products". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 2 000 · (1) (2) · only semi-preserved fish products including fish roe products

Annex rows, Part E, category 09.3; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only liquid egg (white, yolk or whole egg)". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 5 000 · (1) (2) · only liquid egg (white, yolk or whole egg)

Annex rows, Part E, category 10.2; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2)

Annex rows, Part E, category 12.2.2; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2)

Annex rows, Part E, category 12.4; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 500 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only liquid soups and broths (excluding canned)". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 500 · (1) (2) · only liquid soups and broths (excluding canned)

Annex rows, Part E, category 12.5; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only emulsified sauces with a fat content of 60 % or more; non emulsified sauces". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only emulsified sauces with a fat content of 60 % or more; non emulsified sauces

Annex rows, Part E, category 12.6; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only emulsified sauces with a fat content of less than 60 %". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 2 000 · (1) (2) · only emulsified sauces with a fat content of less than 60 %

Annex rows, Part E, category 12.6; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1500 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 1 500 · (1) (2)

Annex rows, Part E, category 12.7; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1500 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 1 500 · (1) (2)

Annex rows, Part E, category 13.2; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1500 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 1 500 · (1) (2)

Annex rows, Part E, category 13.3; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2000 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only grape juice, unfermented, for sacramental use". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 2 000 · (1) (2) · only grape juice, unfermented, for sacramental use

Annex rows, Part E, category 14.1.2; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 600 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only liquid tea concentrates and liquid fruit and herbal infusion concentrates". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 600 · (1) (2) · only liquid tea concentrates and liquid fruit and herbal infusion concentrates

Annex rows, Part E, category 14.1.5.2; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 300 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only non-heat-treated dairy-based desserts". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · 300 · (1) (2) · only non-heat-treated dairy-based desserts

Annex rows, Part E, category 16; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only food supplements in dried form and containing preparations of vitamin A and of combinations of vitamins A and D, except in chewable form". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only food supplements in dried form and containing preparations of vitamin A and of combinations of vitamins A and D, except in chewable form

Annex rows, Part E, category 17.1; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "except food supplements in syrup form". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-213 · Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates · 2 000 · (1) (2) · except food supplements in syrup form

Annex rows, Part E, category 17.2; row: E 200-213 Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 200-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates is authorised in food category 08.3.1 Non-heat-treated meat products at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only surface treatment of dried meat products". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-219 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates · quantum satis · (1) (2) · only surface treatment of dried meat products

Annex rows, Part E, category 08.3.1; row: E 200-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 200-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate, Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates is authorised in food category 08.3.2 Heat-treated meat products at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only surface treatment of dried meat products". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-219 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate, Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates · quantum satis · (1) (2) · only surface treatment of dried meat products

Annex rows, Part E, category 08.3.2; row: E 200-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate, Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1500 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "except candied, crystallized or glacé fruit and vegetables". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid". Footnote (5) as written: "E 214-219: p-hydroxybenzoates (PHB), maximum 300 mg/kg".

From the official list: E 200-219 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates · 1 500 · (1) (2) (5) · except candied, crystallized or glacé fruit and vegetables

Annex rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 200-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1500 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid". Footnote (5) as written: "E 214-219: p-hydroxybenzoates (PHB), maximum 300 mg/kg".

From the official list: E 200-219 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates · 1 500 · (1) (2) (5)

Annex rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 200-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 500 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only if the water content higher than 75 %". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".

From the official list: E 200-219 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates · 500 · (1) (2) · only if the water content higher than 75 %

Annex rows, Part E, category 11.4.1; row: E 200-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates · fetched 2026-10-10

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
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