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Is Calcium benzoate (1) banned where you sell?

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For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 500 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 consolidated text: E 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 500 · (1) (2) · only olives and olive-based preparations

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.2; row: E 210-213 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 since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only seaweed preparations, 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 500 · (1) (2) · only seaweed preparations, olives and olive-based preparations

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.4.1; row: E 210-213 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 since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only cooked red beet". 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 2 000 · (1) (2) · only cooked red beet

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.4.1; row: E 210-213 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 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 consolidated text: E 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 500 · (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 210-213 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)
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For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 500 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 consolidated text: E 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 500 · (1) (2) · only low-sugar and similar low calorie or sugar-free products, mermeladas

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.2; row: E 210-213 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 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 consolidated text: E 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 500 · (1) (2) · other fruit-based spreads, mermeladas

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.3; row: E 210-213 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 since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only dulce de membrillo". 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only dulce de membrillo

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.3; row: E 210-213 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 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 consolidated text: E 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 500 · (1) (2) · only aspic

Annex II rows, Part E, category 08.3.2; row: E 210-213 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 since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only cooked crustaceans and molluscs

Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.2; row: E 210-213 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 cooked shrimps in brine". 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 1 500 · (1) (2) · only cooked shrimps in brine

Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.2; row: E 210-213 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 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 consolidated text: E 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only emulsified sauces with a fat content of less than 60 %

Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.6; row: E 210-213 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 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 consolidated text: E 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 500 · (1) (2) · only emulsified sauces with a fat content of 60 % or more

Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.6; row: E 210-213 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/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 consolidated text: E 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 200 · (1) (2) · only Sød … saft and sødet … saft

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.2; row: E 210-213 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 150 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 150 · (1) (2) · only traditional Swedish and Finnish fruit syrups

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.3; row: E 210-213 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 150 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 consolidated text: E 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 150 · (1) (2) · excluding dairy-based drinks

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.4; row: E 210-213 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/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only alcohol-free beer; 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 200 · (1) (2) · only alcohol-free beer; 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 210-213 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/l (content basis). In force since 19 Jul 2012.

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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 200 · (1) (2) · only alcohol-free Period of application: From 19 July 2012

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.2; row: E 210-213 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/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 210-213 · Benzoic acid – benzoates · 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 210-213 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 since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only frugtgrød and rote Grütze". 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 500 · (1) (2) · only frugtgrød and rote Grütze

Annex II rows, Part E, category 16; row: E 210-213 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 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)
Limited

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)
Show 48 more rules for this market

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)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 500 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 500 · (1) (2) · only olives and olive-based preparations

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

Restriction or exception as written: "only seaweed preparations, 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 500 · (1) (2) · only seaweed preparations, olives and olive-based preparations

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

Restriction or exception as written: "only cooked red beet". 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 2 000 · (1) (2) · only cooked red beet

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 500 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 500 · (1) (2) · only low-sugar and similar low calorie or sugar-free products, mermeladas

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 500 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 500 · (1) (2) · only low-sugar and similar low calorie or sugar-free products, mermeladas

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 500 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 500 · (1) (2) · other fruit-based spreads, mermeladas

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

Restriction or exception as written: "only dulce de membrillo". 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only dulce de membrillo

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 500 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 500 · (1) (2) · only aspic

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

Restriction or exception as written: "only 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only cooked crustaceans and molluscs

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

Restriction or exception as written: "only cooked shrimps in brine". 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 1 500 · (1) (2) · only cooked shrimps in brine

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 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only emulsified sauces with a fat content of less than 60 %

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 500 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 500 · (1) (2) · only emulsified sauces with a fat content of 60 % or more

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 200 · (1) (2) · only Sød … saft and sødet … saft

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 150 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 150 · (1) (2) · only traditional Swedish and Finnish fruit syrups

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 150 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 150 · (1) (2) · excluding dairy-based drinks

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

Restriction or exception as written: "only alcohol-free beer; 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 200 · (1) (2) · only alcohol-free beer; beer in kegs containing more than 0,5 % added fermentable sugar and/or fruit juices or concentrates

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/l (content basis). In force since 19 Jul 2012.

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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 200 · (1) (2) · only alcohol-free Period of application: From 19 July 2012

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". 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 200 · (1) (2) · only alcoholic drinks with less than 15 % of alcohol

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

Restriction or exception as written: "only frugtgrød and rote Grütze". 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 500 · (1) (2) · only frugtgrød and rote Grütze

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    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 500 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 consolidated text: E 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 500 · (1) (2) · only olives and olive-based preparations

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.2; row: E 210-213 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 since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only seaweed preparations, 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 500 · (1) (2) · only seaweed preparations, olives and olive-based preparations

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.4.1; row: E 210-213 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 since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only cooked red beet". 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 2 000 · (1) (2) · only cooked red beet

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.4.1; row: E 210-213 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 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 consolidated text: E 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 500 · (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 210-213 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)
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    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 500 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 consolidated text: E 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 500 · (1) (2) · only low-sugar and similar low calorie or sugar-free products, mermeladas

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.2; row: E 210-213 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 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 consolidated text: E 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 500 · (1) (2) · other fruit-based spreads, mermeladas

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.3; row: E 210-213 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 since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only dulce de membrillo". 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only dulce de membrillo

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.3; row: E 210-213 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 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 consolidated text: E 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 500 · (1) (2) · only aspic

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 08.3.2; row: E 210-213 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 since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only cooked crustaceans and molluscs

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.2; row: E 210-213 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 cooked shrimps in brine". 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 1 500 · (1) (2) · only cooked shrimps in brine

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.2; row: E 210-213 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 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 consolidated text: E 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only emulsified sauces with a fat content of less than 60 %

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.6; row: E 210-213 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 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 consolidated text: E 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 500 · (1) (2) · only emulsified sauces with a fat content of 60 % or more

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.6; row: E 210-213 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/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 consolidated text: E 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 200 · (1) (2) · only Sød … saft and sødet … saft

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.2; row: E 210-213 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 150 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 150 · (1) (2) · only traditional Swedish and Finnish fruit syrups

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.3; row: E 210-213 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 150 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 consolidated text: E 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 150 · (1) (2) · excluding dairy-based drinks

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.4; row: E 210-213 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/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only alcohol-free beer; 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 200 · (1) (2) · only alcohol-free beer; 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 210-213 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/l (content basis). In force since 19 Jul 2012.

    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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 200 · (1) (2) · only alcohol-free Period of application: From 19 July 2012

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.2; row: E 210-213 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/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 210-213 · Benzoic acid – benzoates · 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 210-213 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 since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only frugtgrød and rote Grütze". 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 500 · (1) (2) · only frugtgrød and rote Grütze

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 16; row: E 210-213 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 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)
  • Status
    Limited
    Requirement, dates and source

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

    Restriction or exception as written: "only 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)

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 500 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 500 · (1) (2) · only olives and olive-based preparations

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

    Restriction or exception as written: "only seaweed preparations, 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 500 · (1) (2) · only seaweed preparations, olives and olive-based preparations

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

    Restriction or exception as written: "only cooked red beet". 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 2 000 · (1) (2) · only cooked red beet

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 500 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 500 · (1) (2) · only low-sugar and similar low calorie or sugar-free products, mermeladas

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 500 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 500 · (1) (2) · only low-sugar and similar low calorie or sugar-free products, mermeladas

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 500 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 500 · (1) (2) · other fruit-based spreads, mermeladas

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

    Restriction or exception as written: "only dulce de membrillo". 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only dulce de membrillo

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 500 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 500 · (1) (2) · only aspic

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

    Restriction or exception as written: "only 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only cooked crustaceans and molluscs

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

    Restriction or exception as written: "only cooked shrimps in brine". 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 1 500 · (1) (2) · only cooked shrimps in brine

    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 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only emulsified sauces with a fat content of less than 60 %

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 500 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 500 · (1) (2) · only emulsified sauces with a fat content of 60 % or more

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 200 · (1) (2) · only Sød … saft and sødet … saft

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 150 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 150 · (1) (2) · only traditional Swedish and Finnish fruit syrups

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 150 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 150 · (1) (2) · excluding dairy-based drinks

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

    Restriction or exception as written: "only alcohol-free beer; 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 200 · (1) (2) · only alcohol-free beer; beer in kegs containing more than 0,5 % added fermentable sugar and/or fruit juices or concentrates

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 200 mg/l (content basis). In force since 19 Jul 2012.

    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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 200 · (1) (2) · only alcohol-free Period of application: From 19 July 2012

    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". 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 200 · (1) (2) · only alcoholic drinks with less than 15 % of alcohol

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

    Restriction or exception as written: "only frugtgrød and rote Grütze". 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 210-213 · Benzoic acid — benzoates · 500 · (1) (2) · only frugtgrød and rote Grütze

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