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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)Show 49 more rules for this market
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)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
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.2; row: E 210-213 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.4.1; row: E 210-213 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.4.1; row: E 210-213 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.1; row: E 210-213 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.2; row: E 210-213 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: "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
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.3; row: E 210-213 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.3; row: E 210-213 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 08.3.2; row: E 210-213 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 09.2; row: E 210-213 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 09.2; row: E 210-213 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 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 %
Annex rows, Part E, category 12.6; row: E 210-213 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 12.6; row: E 210-213 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/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
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.1.2; row: E 210-213 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.1.3; row: E 210-213 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.1.4; row: E 210-213 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/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
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.2.1; row: E 210-213 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/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
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.2.2; row: E 210-213 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/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
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.2.8; row: E 210-213 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 16; row: E 210-213 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)We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Apr 2026, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 8 Oct 2026, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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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)Show 49 more rules for this market
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)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
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.2; row: E 210-213 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.4.1; row: E 210-213 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.4.1; row: E 210-213 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.1; row: E 210-213 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.2; row: E 210-213 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: "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
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.3; row: E 210-213 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.3; row: E 210-213 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 08.3.2; row: E 210-213 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 09.2; row: E 210-213 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 09.2; row: E 210-213 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 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 %
Annex rows, Part E, category 12.6; row: E 210-213 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 12.6; row: E 210-213 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/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
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.1.2; row: E 210-213 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.1.3; row: E 210-213 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.1.4; row: E 210-213 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/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
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.2.1; row: E 210-213 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/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
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.2.2; row: E 210-213 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/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
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.2.8; row: E 210-213 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 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
Annex rows, Part E, category 16; row: E 210-213 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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Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 210–213) in European Union: Annex II Part C: E 210–213: Benzoic acid — benzoates (BA)
“E 210–213: Benzoic acid — benzoates (BA)”
Annex II, line 1571 · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Annex II, line 1571(opens in a new tab) Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) in European Union: Annex II Part C: E 200–213: Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates (SA + BA)
“E 200–213: Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates (SA + BA)”
Annex II, line 1578 · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Annex II, line 1578(opens in a new tab) Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates (E 200–219) in European Union: Annex II Part C: E 200–219: Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates (SA + BA + PHB)
“E 200–219: Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates (SA + BA + PHB)”
Annex II, line 1589 · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Annex II, line 1589(opens in a new tab) Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 200–213) in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales): Annex II Part C (GB): E 200–213: Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates (SA + BA)
“E 200–213: Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates (SA + BA)”
Annex II, line 658 · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Annex II, line 658(opens in a new tab) Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates (E 200–219) in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales): Annex II Part C (GB): E 200–219: Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates (SA + BA + PHB)
“E 200–219: Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates (SA + BA + PHB)”
Annex II, line 667 · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Annex II, line 667(opens in a new tab) Benzoic acid, benzoates (E 210–213) in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales): Annex II Part C (GB): E 210–213: Benzoic acid — benzoates (BA)
“E 210–213: Benzoic acid — benzoates (BA)”
Annex II, line 651 · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Annex II, line 651(opens in a new tab)
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