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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)Show 83 more rules for this market
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)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)Show 81 more rules for this market
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
Annex rows, Part E, category 01.7.2; 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: 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 01.7.6; 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: 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)
Annex rows, Part E, category 01.8; 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: 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 08.3.3; 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.
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)
Annex rows, Part E, category 01.7.1; 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 01.7.2; 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 01.7.4; 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 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)
Annex rows, Part E, category 01.7.5; 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 01.7.6; 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 01.8; 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.
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
Annex rows, Part E, category 02.2.2; 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 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 %
Annex rows, Part E, category 02.2.2; 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.1.1; 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.1; 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.2; 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.6; 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.
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)
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.4; 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.
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)
Annex rows, Part E, category 06.6; 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/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
Annex rows, Part E, category 06.7; 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 06.7; 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 07.1; 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 07.2; 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 08.3.2; 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 09.2; 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 10.2; 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 12.6; 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 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 %
Annex rows, Part E, category 12.6; 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 12.9; 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.1.2; 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.1.3; 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.1.3; 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.1.4; 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.1.4; 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.2.1; 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.
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
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.2.2; 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 14.2.3; 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.
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 14.2.4; 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 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 14.2.5; 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.2.8; 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.
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
Annex rows, Part E, category 16; 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 16; 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 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)We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Apr 2026, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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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)Show 83 more rules for this market
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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- Requirement, dates and source
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)Show 81 more rules for this market
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
Annex rows, Part E, category 01.7.2; 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: 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 01.7.6; 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: 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)
Annex rows, Part E, category 01.8; 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: 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 08.3.3; 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.
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)
Annex rows, Part E, category 01.7.1; 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 01.7.2; 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 01.7.4; 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 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)
Annex rows, Part E, category 01.7.5; 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 01.7.6; 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 01.8; 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.
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
Annex rows, Part E, category 02.2.2; 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 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 %
Annex rows, Part E, category 02.2.2; 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.1.1; 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.1; 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.2; 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.6; 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.
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)
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.4; 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.
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)
Annex rows, Part E, category 06.6; 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/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
Annex rows, Part E, category 06.7; 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 06.7; 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 07.1; 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 07.2; 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 08.3.2; 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 09.2; 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 10.2; 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 12.6; 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 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 %
Annex rows, Part E, category 12.6; 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 12.9; 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.1.2; 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.1.3; 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.1.3; 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.1.4; 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.1.4; 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.2.1; 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.
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
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.2.2; 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 14.2.3; 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.
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 14.2.4; 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 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 14.2.5; 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.2.8; 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.
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
Annex rows, Part E, category 16; 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 16; 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 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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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 8 Oct 2026, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) in European Union: Annex II Part C: E 200 – 202: Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (SA)
“E 200 – 202: Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (SA)”
Annex II, line 1565 · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Annex II, line 1565(opens in a new tab) Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) in European Union: Annex II Part C: E 200–213: Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates (SA + BA)
“E 200–213: Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates (SA + BA)”
Annex II, line 1578 · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Annex II, line 1578(opens in a new tab) Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates (E 200–219) in European Union: Annex II Part C: E 200–219: Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates (SA + BA + PHB)
“E 200–219: Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates (SA + BA + PHB)”
Annex II, line 1589 · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Annex II, line 1589(opens in a new tab) Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates (E 200–202; 214–219) in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales): Annex II Part C (GB): E 200 – 202; 214 – 219: Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates (SA + PHB)
“E 200 – 202; 214 – 219: Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates (SA + PHB)”
Annex II, line 680 · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Annex II, line 680(opens in a new tab) Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (E 200–202) in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales): Annex II Part C (GB): E 200 – 202: Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (SA)
“E 200 – 202: Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (SA)”
Annex II, line 646 · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Annex II, line 646(opens in a new tab) Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales): Annex II Part C (GB): E 200–213: Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates (SA + BA)
“E 200–213: Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates (SA + BA)”
Annex II, line 658 · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Annex II, line 658(opens in a new tab) Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates (E 200–219) in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales): Annex II Part C (GB): E 200–219: Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates (SA + BA + PHB)
“E 200–219: Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates (SA + BA + PHB)”
Annex II, line 667 · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Annex II, line 667(opens in a new tab) Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates (E 200–202; 214–219) in European Union: Annex II Part C: E 200 – 202; 214 – 219: Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates (SA + PHB)
“E 200 – 202; 214 – 219: Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates (SA + PHB)”
Annex II, line 1605 · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Annex II, line 1605(opens in a new tab)
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