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Is Methyl p-hydroxybenzoate banned where you sell?
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 7 Oct 2026, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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)Show 5 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 500 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only if the water content higher than 75 %". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".
From the consolidated text: E 200-219 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates · 500 · (1) (2) · only if the water content higher than 75 %
Annex II rows, Part E, category 11.4.1; row: E 200-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only pâté". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".
From the consolidated text: E 200-202; 214-219 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only pâté
Annex II rows, Part E, category 08.3.2; row: E 200-202; 214-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only jelly coatings of meat products (cooked, cured or dried)". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".
From the consolidated text: E 200-202; 214-219 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only jelly coatings of meat products (cooked, cured or dried)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 08.3.3; row: E 200-202; 214-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid". Footnote (5) as written: "E 214-219: p-hydroxybenzoates (PHB), maximum 300 mg/kg".
From the consolidated text: E 200-202; 214-219 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) (5)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 15.1; row: E 200-202; 214-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only coated nuts". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid". Footnote (5) as written: "E 214-219: p-hydroxybenzoates (PHB), maximum 300 mg/kg".
From the consolidated text: E 200-202; 214-219 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) (5) · only coated nuts
Annex II rows, Part E, category 15.2; row: E 200-202; 214-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only pâté". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".
From the official list: E 200-202; 214-219 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only pâté
Annex rows, Part E, category 08.3.2; row: E 200-202; 214-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only jelly coatings of meat products (cooked, cured or dried)". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".
From the official list: E 200-202; 214-219 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only jelly coatings of meat products (cooked, cured or dried)
Annex rows, Part E, category 08.3.3; row: E 200-202; 214-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid". Footnote (5) as written: "E 214-219: p-hydroxybenzoates (PHB), maximum 300 mg/kg".
From the official list: E 200-202; 214-219 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) (5)
Annex rows, Part E, category 15.1; row: E 200-202; 214-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only coated nuts". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid". Footnote (5) as written: "E 214-219: p-hydroxybenzoates (PHB), maximum 300 mg/kg".
From the official list: E 200-202; 214-219 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) (5) · only coated nuts
Annex rows, Part E, category 15.2; row: E 200-202; 214-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)Show 5 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 200-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates is authorised in food category 08.3.1 Non-heat-treated meat products at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only surface treatment of dried meat products". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".
From the official list: E 200-219 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates · quantum satis · (1) (2) · only surface treatment of dried meat products
Annex rows, Part E, category 08.3.1; row: E 200-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 200-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate, Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates is authorised in food category 08.3.2 Heat-treated meat products at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only surface treatment of dried meat products". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".
From the official list: E 200-219 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate, Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates · quantum satis · (1) (2) · only surface treatment of dried meat products
Annex rows, Part E, category 08.3.2; row: E 200-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate, Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1500 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "except candied, crystallized or glacé fruit and vegetables". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid". Footnote (5) as written: "E 214-219: p-hydroxybenzoates (PHB), maximum 300 mg/kg".
From the official list: E 200-219 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates · 1 500 · (1) (2) (5) · except candied, crystallized or glacé fruit and vegetables
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 200-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1500 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid". Footnote (5) as written: "E 214-219: p-hydroxybenzoates (PHB), maximum 300 mg/kg".
From the official list: E 200-219 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates · 1 500 · (1) (2) (5)
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 200-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 500 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only if the water content higher than 75 %". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".
From the official list: E 200-219 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates · 500 · (1) (2) · only if the water content higher than 75 %
Annex rows, Part E, category 11.4.1; row: E 200-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Apr 2026, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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 7 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: 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)Show 5 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 500 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only if the water content higher than 75 %". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".
From the consolidated text: E 200-219 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates · 500 · (1) (2) · only if the water content higher than 75 %
Annex II rows, Part E, category 11.4.1; row: E 200-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only pâté". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".
From the consolidated text: E 200-202; 214-219 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only pâté
Annex II rows, Part E, category 08.3.2; row: E 200-202; 214-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only jelly coatings of meat products (cooked, cured or dried)". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".
From the consolidated text: E 200-202; 214-219 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only jelly coatings of meat products (cooked, cured or dried)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 08.3.3; row: E 200-202; 214-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid". Footnote (5) as written: "E 214-219: p-hydroxybenzoates (PHB), maximum 300 mg/kg".
From the consolidated text: E 200-202; 214-219 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) (5)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 15.1; row: E 200-202; 214-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only coated nuts". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid". Footnote (5) as written: "E 214-219: p-hydroxybenzoates (PHB), maximum 300 mg/kg".
From the consolidated text: E 200-202; 214-219 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) (5) · only coated nuts
Annex II rows, Part E, category 15.2; row: E 200-202; 214-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
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For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only pâté". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".
From the official list: E 200-202; 214-219 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only pâté
Annex rows, Part E, category 08.3.2; row: E 200-202; 214-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only jelly coatings of meat products (cooked, cured or dried)". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".
From the official list: E 200-202; 214-219 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) · only jelly coatings of meat products (cooked, cured or dried)
Annex rows, Part E, category 08.3.3; row: E 200-202; 214-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid". Footnote (5) as written: "E 214-219: p-hydroxybenzoates (PHB), maximum 300 mg/kg".
From the official list: E 200-202; 214-219 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) (5)
Annex rows, Part E, category 15.1; row: E 200-202; 214-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only coated nuts". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid". Footnote (5) as written: "E 214-219: p-hydroxybenzoates (PHB), maximum 300 mg/kg".
From the official list: E 200-202; 214-219 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates · 1 000 · (1) (2) (5) · only coated nuts
Annex rows, Part E, category 15.2; row: E 200-202; 214-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)Show 5 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 200-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates is authorised in food category 08.3.1 Non-heat-treated meat products at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only surface treatment of dried meat products". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".
From the official list: E 200-219 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates · quantum satis · (1) (2) · only surface treatment of dried meat products
Annex rows, Part E, category 08.3.1; row: E 200-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 200-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate, Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates is authorised in food category 08.3.2 Heat-treated meat products at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only surface treatment of dried meat products". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".
From the official list: E 200-219 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate, Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates · quantum satis · (1) (2) · only surface treatment of dried meat products
Annex rows, Part E, category 08.3.2; row: E 200-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate, Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1500 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "except candied, crystallized or glacé fruit and vegetables". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid". Footnote (5) as written: "E 214-219: p-hydroxybenzoates (PHB), maximum 300 mg/kg".
From the official list: E 200-219 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates · 1 500 · (1) (2) (5) · except candied, crystallized or glacé fruit and vegetables
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 200-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1500 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid". Footnote (5) as written: "E 214-219: p-hydroxybenzoates (PHB), maximum 300 mg/kg".
From the official list: E 200-219 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates · 1 500 · (1) (2) (5)
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 200-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 500 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only if the water content higher than 75 %". Footnote (2) as written: "The maximum level is applicable to the sum and the levels are expressed as the free acid".
From the official list: E 200-219 · Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates · 500 · (1) (2) · only if the water content higher than 75 %
Annex rows, Part E, category 11.4.1; row: E 200-219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
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Sorbic acid, sorbates; Benzoic acid, benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates (E 200–219) in European Union: Annex II Part C: E 200–219: Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates (SA + BA + PHB)
“E 200–219: Sorbic acid — sorbates; Benzoic acid — benzoates; p-hydroxybenzoates (SA + BA + PHB)”
Annex II, line 1589 · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Annex II, line 1589(opens in a new tab) Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates (E 200–202; 214–219) in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales): Annex II Part C (GB): E 200 – 202; 214 – 219: Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates (SA + PHB)
“E 200 – 202; 214 – 219: Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates (SA + PHB)”
Annex II, line 680 · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Annex II, line 680(opens in a new tab) Sorbic acid, 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) p-hydroxybenzoates (E 214–219) in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales): Annex II Part C (GB): E 214–219: p-hydroxybenzoates (PHB)
“E 214–219: p-hydroxybenzoates (PHB)”
Annex II, line 689 · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Annex II, line 689(opens in a new tab) Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates (E 200–202; 214–219) in European Union: Annex II Part C: E 200 – 202; 214 – 219: Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates (SA + PHB)
“E 200 – 202; 214 – 219: Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; p-hydroxybenzoates (SA + PHB)”
Annex II, line 1605 · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Annex II, line 1605(opens in a new tab) p-hydroxybenzoates (E 214–219) in European Union: Annex II Part C: E 214–219: p-hydroxybenzoates (PHB)
“E 214–219: p-hydroxybenzoates (PHB)”
Annex II, line 1615 · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Annex II, line 1615(opens in a new tab)
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