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Is Potassium hydrogen sulphite banned where you sell?

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Limited

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only table grapes, fresh lychees (measured on edible parts) and blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum)". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 10 · (3) · only table grapes, fresh lychees (measured on edible parts) and blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.1.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only vacuum-packed sweetcorn". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3) · only vacuum-packed sweetcorn

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.1.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only peeled potatoes". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only peeled potatoes

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.1.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

European 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 onion, garlic and shallot pulp". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 300 · (3) · only onion, garlic and shallot pulp

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.1.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 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 800 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only horseradish pulp". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 800 · (3) · only horseradish pulp

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.1.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only white vegetables including mushrooms and white pulses". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only white vegetables including mushrooms and white pulses

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.1.3; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only frozen and deep-frozen potatoes". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3) · only frozen and deep-frozen potatoes

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.1.3; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only dried coconut". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only dried coconut

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only white vegetables, processed, including pulses". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only white vegetables, processed, including pulses

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only dried mushrooms". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3) · only dried mushrooms

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

European 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/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only dried ginger". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 150 · (3) · only dried ginger

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

European 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 since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only dried tomatoes". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3) · only dried tomatoes

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 400 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only white vegetables, dried". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 400 · (3) · only white vegetables, dried

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

European 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 dried fruit and nuts in shell excluding dried apples, pears, bananas, apricots, peaches, grapes, prunes and figs". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 500 · (3) · only dried fruit and nuts in shell excluding dried apples, pears, bananas, apricots, peaches, grapes, prunes and figs

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

European 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/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only dried apples and pears". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 600 · (3) · only dried apples and pears

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

European 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 dried bananas". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 1 000 · (3) · only dried bananas

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

European 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 dried apricots, peaches, grapes, prunes, and figs". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 2 000 · (3) · only dried apricots, peaches, grapes, prunes, and figs

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "except olives and golden peppers in brine". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3) · except olives and golden peppers in brine

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

European 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 golden peppers in brine". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 500 · (3) · only golden peppers in brine

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only white vegetables, including pulses and processed mushrooms". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only white vegetables, including pulses and processed mushrooms

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.3; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

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

Restriction or exception as written: "only bottled, sliced lemon". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 250 · (3) · only bottled, sliced lemon

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.3; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only bottled whiteheart cherries; vacuum-packed sweetcorn". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3) · only bottled whiteheart cherries; vacuum-packed sweetcorn

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.3; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only processed white vegetables and mushrooms". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only processed white vegetables and mushrooms

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.4.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only rehydrated dried fruit and lychees, mostarda di frutta". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3) · only rehydrated dried fruit and lychees, mostarda di frutta

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.4.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

European 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 onion, garlic and shallot pulp". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 300 · (3) · only onion, garlic and shallot pulp

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.4.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 800 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only horseradish pulp". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 800 · (3) · only horseradish pulp

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.4.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 800 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only jellying fruit extract, liquid pectin for sale to the final consumer". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 800 · (3) · only jellying fruit extract, liquid pectin for sale to the final consumer

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.4.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only jams, jellies and mermelades made with sulphited fruit". Footnote (3) text not found in the category block.

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3) · only jams, jellies and mermelades made with sulphited fruit

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Footnote (3) text not found in the category block.

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only jams, jellies and marmalades made with sulphited fruit". Footnote (3) text not found in the category block.

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3) · only jams, jellies and marmalades made with sulphited fruit

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.3; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 400 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only dehydrated potatoes products". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 400 · (3) · only dehydrated potatoes products

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.6; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.6; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only candied, crystallised or glacé fruit, vegetables, angelica and citrus peel". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3) · only candied, crystallised or glacé fruit, vegetables, angelica and citrus peel

Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only glucose syrup-based confectionery (carry over from the glucose syrup only)". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only glucose syrup-based confectionery (carry over from the glucose syrup only)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only glucose syrup-based confectionery (carry over from the glucose syrup only)". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only glucose syrup-based confectionery (carry over from the glucose syrup only)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 40 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only toppings (syrups for pancakes, flavoured syrups for milkshakes and ice cream; similar products)". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 40 · (3) · only toppings (syrups for pancakes, flavoured syrups for milkshakes and ice cream; similar products)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only fruit fillings for pastries". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3) · only fruit fillings for pastries

Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only sago and pearl barley". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 30 · (3) · only sago and pearl barley

Annex II rows, Part E, category 06.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "excluding starches in infant formulae, follow on formulae and processed cereal-based foods and baby foods". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · excluding starches in infant formulae, follow on formulae and processed cereal-based foods and baby foods

Annex II rows, Part E, category 06.2.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only dry biscuits". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 and relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only dry biscuits

Annex II rows, Part E, category 07.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 450 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only breakfast sausages; Burger meat with a minimum vegetable and/or cereal content of 4 % mixed within the meat". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 450 · (1) (3) · only breakfast sausages; Burger meat with a minimum vegetable and/or cereal content of 4 % mixed within the meat

Annex II rows, Part E, category 08.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 450 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only salsicha fresca, longaniza fresca, butifarra fresca". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 450 · (1) (3) · only salsicha fresca, longaniza fresca, butifarra fresca

Annex II rows, Part E, category 08.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

European 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/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only fresh, frozen and deep-frozen crustaceans and cephalopods; crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family up to 80 units per kg". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present". Footnote (10) as written: "Maximum limits in edible parts".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 150 · (3) (10) · only fresh, frozen and deep-frozen crustaceans and cephalopods; crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family up to 80 units per kg

Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.1.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

European 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 crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family between 80 and 120 units per kg". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present". Footnote (10) as written: "Maximum limits in edible parts".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3) (10) · only crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family between 80 and 120 units per kg

Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.1.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

European 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 crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family over 120 units per kg". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present". Footnote (10) as written: "Maximum limits in edible parts".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 300 · (3) (10) · only crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family over 120 units per kg

Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.1.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only cooked crustaceans and cephalopods". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present". Footnote (10) as written: "Maximum limits in edible parts".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) (10) · only cooked crustaceans and cephalopods

Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 135 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only cooked crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family up to 80 units per kg". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present". Footnote (10) as written: "Maximum limits in edible parts".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 135 · (3) (10) · only cooked crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family up to 80 units per kg

Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 180 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only cooked crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family between 80 and 120 units per kg". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present". Footnote (10) as written: "Maximum limits in edible parts".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 180 · (3) (10) · only cooked crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family between 80 and 120 units per kg

Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

European 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 since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only dried salted fish of the ‘Gadidae’ species". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3) · only dried salted fish of the ‘Gadidae’ species

Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 270 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

Restriction or exception as written: "only cooked crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family over 120 units per kg". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present". Footnote (10) as written: "Maximum limits in edible parts".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 270 · (3) (10) · only cooked crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family over 120 units per kg

Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only sugars, except glucose syrup". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 10 · (3) · only sugars, except glucose syrup

Annex II rows, Part E, category 11.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

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

Restriction or exception as written: "only glucose syrup, whether or not dehydrated". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 20 · (3) · only glucose syrup, whether or not dehydrated

Annex II rows, Part E, category 11.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 40 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 40 · (3)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 11.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 70 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only treacle and molasses". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 70 · (3) · only treacle and molasses

Annex II rows, Part E, category 11.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

European 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/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only cinnamon (Cinnamomum ceylanicum)". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 150 · (3) · only cinnamon (Cinnamomum ceylanicum)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.2.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

European 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 since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only citrus-juice-based seasonings". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3) · only citrus-juice-based seasonings

Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.2.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 170 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only fermentation vinegar". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 170 · (3) · only fermentation vinegar

Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.3; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

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

Restriction or exception as written: "excluding Dijon mustard". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 250 · (3) · excluding Dijon mustard

Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.4; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

European 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 Dijon mustard". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 500 · (3) · only Dijon mustard

Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.4; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

European 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 since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only analogues of meat, fish, crustaceans and cephalopods". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3) · only analogues of meat, fish, crustaceans and cephalopods

Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.9; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only gelatine". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only gelatine

Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.9; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

European 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 since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only concentrated grape juice for home wine-making". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 2 000 · (3) · only concentrated grape juice for home wine-making

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only orange, grapefruit, apple and pineapple juice for bulk dispensing in catering establishments". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only orange, grapefruit, apple and pineapple juice for bulk dispensing in catering establishments

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 350 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only lime and lemon juice". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 350 · (3) · only lime and lemon juice

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 70 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only grape juice, unfermented, for sacramental use". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 70 · (3) · only grape juice, unfermented, for sacramental use

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

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

Restriction or exception as written: "only carry over from concentrates in non-alcoholic flavoured drinks containing fruit juice". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 20 · (3) · only carry over from concentrates in non-alcoholic flavoured drinks containing fruit juice

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.4; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only non-alcoholic flavoured drinks containing at least 235 g/l glucose syrup". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only non-alcoholic flavoured drinks containing at least 235 g/l glucose syrup

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.4; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 350 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only concentrates based on fruit juice and containing not less than 2,5 % barley (barley water)". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 350 · (3) · only concentrates based on fruit juice and containing not less than 2,5 % barley (barley water)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.4; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

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

Restriction or exception as written: "only other concentrates based on fruit juice or comminuted fruit; capilé, groselha". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 250 · (3) · only other concentrates based on fruit juice or comminuted fruit; capilé, groselha

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.4; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

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

Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 20 · (3)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only beer with a second fermentation in the cask".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · only beer with a second fermentation in the cask

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

European 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". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3) · only alcohol-free

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

European 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.

Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.3; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

European 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.

Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.4; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 260 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only made wine". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 260 · (3) · only made wine

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.4; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

European 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.

Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.5; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only distilled alcoholic beverages containing whole pears". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only distilled alcoholic beverages containing whole pears

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.6; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

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

Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.7.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

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

Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.7.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

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

Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3)

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.7.3; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

European 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 napój winny owocowy, napój winny miodowy, aromatyzowany napój winny owocowy, aromatyzowany napój winny miodowy,". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide – sulphites · 200 · (3) · only napój winny owocowy, napój winny miodowy, aromatyzowany napój winny owocowy, aromatyzowany napój winny miodowy,

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.8; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide – sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

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

Restriction or exception as written: "only in fermented grape must-based beverages". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide – sulphites · 20 · (3) · only in fermented grape must-based beverages

Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.8; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide – sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only cereal- and potato-based snacks". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only cereal- and potato-based snacks

Annex II rows, Part E, category 15.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only marinated nuts". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only marinated nuts

Annex II rows, Part E, category 15.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only table grapes, fresh lychees (measured on edible parts) and blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum)". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 10 · (3) · only table grapes, fresh lychees (measured on edible parts) and blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only vacuum-packed sweetcorn". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3) · only vacuum-packed sweetcorn

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only peeled potatoes". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only peeled potatoes

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

Restriction or exception as written: "only onion, garlic and shallot pulp". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 300 · (3) · only onion, garlic and shallot pulp

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For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 800 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only horseradish pulp". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 800 · (3) · only horseradish pulp

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only white vegetables including mushrooms and white pulses". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only white vegetables including mushrooms and white pulses

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only frozen and deep-frozen potatoes". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3) · only frozen and deep-frozen potatoes

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only dried coconut". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only dried coconut

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only white vegetables, processed, including pulses". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only white vegetables, processed, including pulses

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only dried mushrooms". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3) · only dried mushrooms

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 150 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only dried ginger". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 150 · (3) · only dried ginger

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

Restriction or exception as written: "only dried tomatoes". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3) · only dried tomatoes

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 400 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only white vegetables, dried". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 400 · (3) · only white vegetables, dried

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

Restriction or exception as written: "only dried fruit and nuts in shell excluding dried apples, pears, bananas, apricots, peaches, grapes, prunes and figs". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 500 · (3) · only dried fruit and nuts in shell excluding dried apples, pears, bananas, apricots, peaches, grapes, prunes and figs

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

Restriction or exception as written: "only dried apples and pears". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 600 · (3) · only dried apples and pears

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

Restriction or exception as written: "only dried bananas". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 1 000 · (3) · only dried bananas

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

Restriction or exception as written: "only dried apricots, peaches, grapes, prunes, and figs". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 2 000 · (3) · only dried apricots, peaches, grapes, prunes, and figs

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "except olives and golden peppers in brine". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3) · except olives and golden peppers in brine

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

Restriction or exception as written: "only golden peppers in brine". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 500 · (3) · only golden peppers in brine

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only white vegetables, including pulses and processed mushrooms". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only white vegetables, including pulses and processed mushrooms

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

Restriction or exception as written: "only bottled, sliced lemon". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 250 · (3) · only bottled, sliced lemon

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only bottled whiteheart cherries; vacuum-packed sweetcorn". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3) · only bottled whiteheart cherries; vacuum-packed sweetcorn

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only processed white vegetables and mushrooms". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only processed white vegetables and mushrooms

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only rehydrated dried fruit and lychees, mostarda di frutta". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3) · only rehydrated dried fruit and lychees, mostarda di frutta

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

Restriction or exception as written: "only onion, garlic and shallot pulp". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 300 · (3) · only onion, garlic and shallot pulp

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 800 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only horseradish pulp". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 800 · (3) · only horseradish pulp

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 800 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only jellying fruit extract, liquid pectin for sale to the final consumer". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 800 · (3) · only jellying fruit extract, liquid pectin for sale to the final consumer

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only jams, jellies and mermelades made with sulphited fruit". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3) · only jams, jellies and mermelades made with sulphited fruit

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only jams, jellies and marmalades made with sulphited fruit". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3) · only jams, jellies and marmalades made with sulphited fruit

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 400 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only dehydrated potatoes products". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 400 · (3) · only dehydrated potatoes products

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only candied, crystallised or glacé fruit, vegetables, angelica and citrus peel". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3) · only candied, crystallised or glacé fruit, vegetables, angelica and citrus peel

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only glucose syrup-based confectionery (carry over from the glucose syrup only)". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only glucose syrup-based confectionery (carry over from the glucose syrup only)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only glucose syrup-based confectionery (carry over from the glucose syrup only)". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only glucose syrup-based confectionery (carry over from the glucose syrup only)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 40 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only toppings (syrups for pancakes, flavoured syrups for milkshakes and ice cream; similar products)". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 40 · (3) · only toppings (syrups for pancakes, flavoured syrups for milkshakes and ice cream; similar products)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only fruit fillings for pastries". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3) · only fruit fillings for pastries

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only sago and pearl barley". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 30 · (3) · only sago and pearl barley

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "excluding starches in infant formulae, follow on formulae and processed cereal-based foods and baby foods". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · excluding starches in infant formulae, follow on formulae and processed cereal-based foods and baby foods

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only dry biscuits". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 and relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only dry biscuits

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 450 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only breakfast sausages; Burger meat with a minimum vegetable and/or cereal content of 4 % mixed within the meat". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 450 · (1) (3) · only breakfast sausages; Burger meat with a minimum vegetable and/or cereal content of 4 % mixed within the meat

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 450 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only salsicha fresca, longaniza fresca, butifarra fresca". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 450 · (1) (3) · only salsicha fresca, longaniza fresca, butifarra fresca

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 150 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only fresh, frozen and deep-frozen crustaceans and cephalopods; crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family up to 80 units per kg". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present". Footnote (10) as written: "Maximum limits in edible parts".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 150 · (3) (10) · only fresh, frozen and deep-frozen crustaceans and cephalopods; crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family up to 80 units per kg

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

Restriction or exception as written: "only crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family between 80 and 120 units per kg". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present". Footnote (10) as written: "Maximum limits in edible parts".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3) (10) · only crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family between 80 and 120 units per kg

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

Restriction or exception as written: "only crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family over 120 units per kg". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present". Footnote (10) as written: "Maximum limits in edible parts".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 300 · (3) (10) · only crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family over 120 units per kg

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only cooked crustaceans and cephalopods". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present". Footnote (10) as written: "Maximum limits in edible parts".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) (10) · only cooked crustaceans and cephalopods

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 135 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only cooked crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family up to 80 units per kg". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present". Footnote (10) as written: "Maximum limits in edible parts".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 135 · (3) (10) · only cooked crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family up to 80 units per kg

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 180 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only cooked crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family between 80 and 120 units per kg". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present". Footnote (10) as written: "Maximum limits in edible parts".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 180 · (3) (10) · only cooked crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family between 80 and 120 units per kg

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

Restriction or exception as written: "only dried salted fish of the ‘ Gadidae ’ species". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3) · only dried salted fish of the ‘ Gadidae ’ species

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 270 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only cooked crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family over 120 units per kg". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present". Footnote (10) as written: "Maximum limits in edible parts".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 270 · (3) (10) · only cooked crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family over 120 units per kg

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only sugars, except glucose syrup". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 10 · (3) · only sugars, except glucose syrup

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

Restriction or exception as written: "only glucose syrup, whether or not dehydrated". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 20 · (3) · only glucose syrup, whether or not dehydrated

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 40 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 40 · (3)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 70 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only treacle and molasses". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 70 · (3) · only treacle and molasses

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 150 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only cinnamon (Cinnamomum ceylanicum)". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 150 · (3) · only cinnamon (Cinnamomum ceylanicum)

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

Restriction or exception as written: "only citrus-juice-based seasonings". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3) · only citrus-juice-based seasonings

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 170 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only fermentation vinegar". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 170 · (3) · only fermentation vinegar

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

Restriction or exception as written: "excluding Dijon mustard". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 250 · (3) · excluding Dijon mustard

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

Restriction or exception as written: "only Dijon mustard". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 500 · (3) · only Dijon mustard

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

Restriction or exception as written: "only analogues of meat, fish, crustaceans and cephalopods". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3) · only analogues of meat, fish, crustaceans and cephalopods

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only gelatine". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only gelatine

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

Restriction or exception as written: "only concentrated grape juice for home wine-making". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 2 000 · (3) · only concentrated grape juice for home wine-making

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only orange, grapefruit, apple and pineapple juice for bulk dispensing in catering establishments". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only orange, grapefruit, apple and pineapple juice for bulk dispensing in catering establishments

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 350 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only lime and lemon juice". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 350 · (3) · only lime and lemon juice

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 70 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only grape juice, unfermented, for sacramental use". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 70 · (3) · only grape juice, unfermented, for sacramental use

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

Restriction or exception as written: "only carry over from concentrates in non-alcoholic flavoured drinks containing fruit juice". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 20 · (3) · only carry over from concentrates in non-alcoholic flavoured drinks containing fruit juice

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only non-alcoholic flavoured drinks containing at least 235 g/l glucose syrup". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only non-alcoholic flavoured drinks containing at least 235 g/l glucose syrup

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 350 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only concentrates based on fruit juice and containing not less than 2,5 % barley (barley water)". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 350 · (3) · only concentrates based on fruit juice and containing not less than 2,5 % barley (barley water)

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

Restriction or exception as written: "only other concentrates based on fruit juice or comminuted fruit; capilé, groselha". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 250 · (3) · only other concentrates based on fruit juice or comminuted fruit; capilé, groselha

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

Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 20 · (3)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only beer with a second fermentation in the cask".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · only beer with a second fermentation in the cask

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

Restriction or exception as written: "only alcohol-free". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3) · only alcohol-free

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

Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3)

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

Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 260 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only made wine". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 260 · (3) · only made wine

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

Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only distilled alcoholic beverages containing whole pears". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only distilled alcoholic beverages containing whole pears

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

Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3)

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

Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3)

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

Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3)

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

Restriction or exception as written: "only nalewka na winie owocowym, aromatyzowana nalewka na winie owocowym, nalewka na winie z soku winogronowego, aromatyzowana nalewka na winie z soku winogronowego, napój winny owocowy lub miodowy, aromatyzowany napój winny owocowy lub miodowy, wino owocowe niskoalkoholowe and aromatyzowane wino owocowe niskoalkoholowe". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3) · only nalewka na winie owocowym, aromatyzowana nalewka na winie owocowym, nalewka na winie z soku winogronowego, aromatyzowana nalewka na winie z soku winogronowego, napój winny owocowy lub miodowy, aromatyzowany napój winny owocowy lub miodowy, wino owocowe niskoalkoholowe and aromatyzowane wino owocowe niskoalkoholowe

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 20 mg/l (content basis). In force since 25 Dec 2012.

Restriction or exception as written: "only in fermented grape must-based drinks .". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 20 · (3) · only in fermented grape must-based drinks Period of application: From 25 December 2012.

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only cereal- and potato-based snacks". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only cereal- and potato-based snacks

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

Restriction or exception as written: "only marinated nuts". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only marinated nuts

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    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only table grapes, fresh lychees (measured on edible parts) and blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum)". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 10 · (3) · only table grapes, fresh lychees (measured on edible parts) and blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum)

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.1.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only vacuum-packed sweetcorn". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3) · only vacuum-packed sweetcorn

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.1.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only peeled potatoes". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only peeled potatoes

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.1.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

    European 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 onion, garlic and shallot pulp". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 300 · (3) · only onion, garlic and shallot pulp

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.1.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 800 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only horseradish pulp". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 800 · (3) · only horseradish pulp

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.1.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only white vegetables including mushrooms and white pulses". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only white vegetables including mushrooms and white pulses

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.1.3; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only frozen and deep-frozen potatoes". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3) · only frozen and deep-frozen potatoes

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.1.3; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only dried coconut". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only dried coconut

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only white vegetables, processed, including pulses". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only white vegetables, processed, including pulses

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only dried mushrooms". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3) · only dried mushrooms

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

    European 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/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only dried ginger". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 150 · (3) · only dried ginger

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

    European 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 since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only dried tomatoes". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3) · only dried tomatoes

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 400 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only white vegetables, dried". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 400 · (3) · only white vegetables, dried

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

    European 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 dried fruit and nuts in shell excluding dried apples, pears, bananas, apricots, peaches, grapes, prunes and figs". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 500 · (3) · only dried fruit and nuts in shell excluding dried apples, pears, bananas, apricots, peaches, grapes, prunes and figs

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

    European 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/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only dried apples and pears". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 600 · (3) · only dried apples and pears

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

    European 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 dried bananas". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 1 000 · (3) · only dried bananas

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

    European 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 dried apricots, peaches, grapes, prunes, and figs". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 2 000 · (3) · only dried apricots, peaches, grapes, prunes, and figs

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "except olives and golden peppers in brine". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3) · except olives and golden peppers in brine

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

    European 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 golden peppers in brine". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 500 · (3) · only golden peppers in brine

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only white vegetables, including pulses and processed mushrooms". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only white vegetables, including pulses and processed mushrooms

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.3; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

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

    Restriction or exception as written: "only bottled, sliced lemon". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 250 · (3) · only bottled, sliced lemon

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.3; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only bottled whiteheart cherries; vacuum-packed sweetcorn". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3) · only bottled whiteheart cherries; vacuum-packed sweetcorn

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.3; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only processed white vegetables and mushrooms". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only processed white vegetables and mushrooms

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.4.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only rehydrated dried fruit and lychees, mostarda di frutta". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3) · only rehydrated dried fruit and lychees, mostarda di frutta

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.4.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

    European 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 onion, garlic and shallot pulp". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 300 · (3) · only onion, garlic and shallot pulp

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.4.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 800 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only horseradish pulp". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 800 · (3) · only horseradish pulp

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.4.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 800 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only jellying fruit extract, liquid pectin for sale to the final consumer". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 800 · (3) · only jellying fruit extract, liquid pectin for sale to the final consumer

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.4.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only jams, jellies and mermelades made with sulphited fruit". Footnote (3) text not found in the category block.

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3) · only jams, jellies and mermelades made with sulphited fruit

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Footnote (3) text not found in the category block.

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3)

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only jams, jellies and marmalades made with sulphited fruit". Footnote (3) text not found in the category block.

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3) · only jams, jellies and marmalades made with sulphited fruit

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3)

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.5.3; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 400 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only dehydrated potatoes products". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 400 · (3) · only dehydrated potatoes products

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.6; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3)

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 04.2.6; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only candied, crystallised or glacé fruit, vegetables, angelica and citrus peel". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3) · only candied, crystallised or glacé fruit, vegetables, angelica and citrus peel

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only glucose syrup-based confectionery (carry over from the glucose syrup only)". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only glucose syrup-based confectionery (carry over from the glucose syrup only)

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only glucose syrup-based confectionery (carry over from the glucose syrup only)". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only glucose syrup-based confectionery (carry over from the glucose syrup only)

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 40 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only toppings (syrups for pancakes, flavoured syrups for milkshakes and ice cream; similar products)". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 40 · (3) · only toppings (syrups for pancakes, flavoured syrups for milkshakes and ice cream; similar products)

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only fruit fillings for pastries". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3) · only fruit fillings for pastries

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only sago and pearl barley". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 30 · (3) · only sago and pearl barley

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 06.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "excluding starches in infant formulae, follow on formulae and processed cereal-based foods and baby foods". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · excluding starches in infant formulae, follow on formulae and processed cereal-based foods and baby foods

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 06.2.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only dry biscuits". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 and relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only dry biscuits

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 07.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 450 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only breakfast sausages; Burger meat with a minimum vegetable and/or cereal content of 4 % mixed within the meat". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 450 · (1) (3) · only breakfast sausages; Burger meat with a minimum vegetable and/or cereal content of 4 % mixed within the meat

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 08.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 450 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only salsicha fresca, longaniza fresca, butifarra fresca". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 450 · (1) (3) · only salsicha fresca, longaniza fresca, butifarra fresca

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 08.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

    European 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/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only fresh, frozen and deep-frozen crustaceans and cephalopods; crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family up to 80 units per kg". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present". Footnote (10) as written: "Maximum limits in edible parts".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 150 · (3) (10) · only fresh, frozen and deep-frozen crustaceans and cephalopods; crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family up to 80 units per kg

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.1.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

    European 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 crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family between 80 and 120 units per kg". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present". Footnote (10) as written: "Maximum limits in edible parts".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3) (10) · only crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family between 80 and 120 units per kg

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.1.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

    European 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 crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family over 120 units per kg". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present". Footnote (10) as written: "Maximum limits in edible parts".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 300 · (3) (10) · only crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family over 120 units per kg

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.1.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only cooked crustaceans and cephalopods". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present". Footnote (10) as written: "Maximum limits in edible parts".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) (10) · only cooked crustaceans and cephalopods

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 135 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only cooked crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family up to 80 units per kg". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present". Footnote (10) as written: "Maximum limits in edible parts".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 135 · (3) (10) · only cooked crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family up to 80 units per kg

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 180 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only cooked crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family between 80 and 120 units per kg". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present". Footnote (10) as written: "Maximum limits in edible parts".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 180 · (3) (10) · only cooked crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family between 80 and 120 units per kg

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

    European 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 since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only dried salted fish of the ‘Gadidae’ species". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3) · only dried salted fish of the ‘Gadidae’ species

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 270 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only cooked crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family over 120 units per kg". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present". Footnote (10) as written: "Maximum limits in edible parts".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 270 · (3) (10) · only cooked crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family over 120 units per kg

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 09.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only sugars, except glucose syrup". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 10 · (3) · only sugars, except glucose syrup

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 11.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

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

    Restriction or exception as written: "only glucose syrup, whether or not dehydrated". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 20 · (3) · only glucose syrup, whether or not dehydrated

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 11.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 40 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 40 · (3)

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 11.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 70 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only treacle and molasses". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 70 · (3) · only treacle and molasses

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 11.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

    European 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/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only cinnamon (Cinnamomum ceylanicum)". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 150 · (3) · only cinnamon (Cinnamomum ceylanicum)

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.2.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

    European 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 since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only citrus-juice-based seasonings". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3) · only citrus-juice-based seasonings

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.2.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 170 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only fermentation vinegar". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 170 · (3) · only fermentation vinegar

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.3; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

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

    Restriction or exception as written: "excluding Dijon mustard". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 250 · (3) · excluding Dijon mustard

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.4; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

    European 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 Dijon mustard". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 500 · (3) · only Dijon mustard

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.4; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

    European 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 since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only analogues of meat, fish, crustaceans and cephalopods". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3) · only analogues of meat, fish, crustaceans and cephalopods

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.9; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only gelatine". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only gelatine

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.9; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

    European 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 since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only concentrated grape juice for home wine-making". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 2 000 · (3) · only concentrated grape juice for home wine-making

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only orange, grapefruit, apple and pineapple juice for bulk dispensing in catering establishments". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only orange, grapefruit, apple and pineapple juice for bulk dispensing in catering establishments

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 350 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only lime and lemon juice". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 350 · (3) · only lime and lemon juice

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 70 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only grape juice, unfermented, for sacramental use". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 70 · (3) · only grape juice, unfermented, for sacramental use

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

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

    Restriction or exception as written: "only carry over from concentrates in non-alcoholic flavoured drinks containing fruit juice". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 20 · (3) · only carry over from concentrates in non-alcoholic flavoured drinks containing fruit juice

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.4; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only non-alcoholic flavoured drinks containing at least 235 g/l glucose syrup". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only non-alcoholic flavoured drinks containing at least 235 g/l glucose syrup

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.4; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 350 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only concentrates based on fruit juice and containing not less than 2,5 % barley (barley water)". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 350 · (3) · only concentrates based on fruit juice and containing not less than 2,5 % barley (barley water)

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.4; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

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

    Restriction or exception as written: "only other concentrates based on fruit juice or comminuted fruit; capilé, groselha". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 250 · (3) · only other concentrates based on fruit juice or comminuted fruit; capilé, groselha

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.4; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

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

    Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 20 · (3)

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only beer with a second fermentation in the cask".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · only beer with a second fermentation in the cask

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

    European 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". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3) · only alcohol-free

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

    European 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.

    Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3)

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.3; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

    European 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.

    Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3)

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.4; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 260 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only made wine". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 260 · (3) · only made wine

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.4; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

    European 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.

    Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3)

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.5; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only distilled alcoholic beverages containing whole pears". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only distilled alcoholic beverages containing whole pears

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.6; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

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

    Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3)

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.7.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

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

    Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3)

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.7.2; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

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

    Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3)

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.7.3; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

    European 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 napój winny owocowy, napój winny miodowy, aromatyzowany napój winny owocowy, aromatyzowany napój winny miodowy,". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide – sulphites · 200 · (3) · only napój winny owocowy, napój winny miodowy, aromatyzowany napój winny owocowy, aromatyzowany napój winny miodowy,

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.8; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide – sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

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

    Restriction or exception as written: "only in fermented grape must-based beverages". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide – sulphites · 20 · (3) · only in fermented grape must-based beverages

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.2.8; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide – sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only cereal- and potato-based snacks". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only cereal- and potato-based snacks

    Annex II rows, Part E, category 15.1; row: E 220-228 Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · fetched 2026-10-09

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only marinated nuts". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the consolidated text: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only marinated nuts

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    Requirement, dates and source

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only table grapes, fresh lychees (measured on edible parts) and blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum)". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 10 · (3) · only table grapes, fresh lychees (measured on edible parts) and blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum)

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only vacuum-packed sweetcorn". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3) · only vacuum-packed sweetcorn

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only peeled potatoes". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only peeled potatoes

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

    Restriction or exception as written: "only onion, garlic and shallot pulp". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 300 · (3) · only onion, garlic and shallot pulp

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    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 800 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only horseradish pulp". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 800 · (3) · only horseradish pulp

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only white vegetables including mushrooms and white pulses". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only white vegetables including mushrooms and white pulses

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only frozen and deep-frozen potatoes". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3) · only frozen and deep-frozen potatoes

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only dried coconut". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only dried coconut

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only white vegetables, processed, including pulses". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only white vegetables, processed, including pulses

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only dried mushrooms". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3) · only dried mushrooms

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 150 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only dried ginger". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 150 · (3) · only dried ginger

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

    Restriction or exception as written: "only dried tomatoes". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3) · only dried tomatoes

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 400 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only white vegetables, dried". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 400 · (3) · only white vegetables, dried

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

    Restriction or exception as written: "only dried fruit and nuts in shell excluding dried apples, pears, bananas, apricots, peaches, grapes, prunes and figs". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 500 · (3) · only dried fruit and nuts in shell excluding dried apples, pears, bananas, apricots, peaches, grapes, prunes and figs

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

    Restriction or exception as written: "only dried apples and pears". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 600 · (3) · only dried apples and pears

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

    Restriction or exception as written: "only dried bananas". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 1 000 · (3) · only dried bananas

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

    Restriction or exception as written: "only dried apricots, peaches, grapes, prunes, and figs". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 2 000 · (3) · only dried apricots, peaches, grapes, prunes, and figs

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "except olives and golden peppers in brine". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3) · except olives and golden peppers in brine

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

    Restriction or exception as written: "only golden peppers in brine". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 500 · (3) · only golden peppers in brine

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only white vegetables, including pulses and processed mushrooms". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only white vegetables, including pulses and processed mushrooms

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

    Restriction or exception as written: "only bottled, sliced lemon". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 250 · (3) · only bottled, sliced lemon

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only bottled whiteheart cherries; vacuum-packed sweetcorn". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3) · only bottled whiteheart cherries; vacuum-packed sweetcorn

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only processed white vegetables and mushrooms". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only processed white vegetables and mushrooms

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only rehydrated dried fruit and lychees, mostarda di frutta". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3) · only rehydrated dried fruit and lychees, mostarda di frutta

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

    Restriction or exception as written: "only onion, garlic and shallot pulp". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 300 · (3) · only onion, garlic and shallot pulp

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 800 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only horseradish pulp". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 800 · (3) · only horseradish pulp

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 800 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only jellying fruit extract, liquid pectin for sale to the final consumer". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 800 · (3) · only jellying fruit extract, liquid pectin for sale to the final consumer

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only jams, jellies and mermelades made with sulphited fruit". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3) · only jams, jellies and mermelades made with sulphited fruit

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3)

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only jams, jellies and marmalades made with sulphited fruit". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3) · only jams, jellies and marmalades made with sulphited fruit

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3)

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 400 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only dehydrated potatoes products". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 400 · (3) · only dehydrated potatoes products

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3)

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only candied, crystallised or glacé fruit, vegetables, angelica and citrus peel". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3) · only candied, crystallised or glacé fruit, vegetables, angelica and citrus peel

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only glucose syrup-based confectionery (carry over from the glucose syrup only)". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only glucose syrup-based confectionery (carry over from the glucose syrup only)

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only glucose syrup-based confectionery (carry over from the glucose syrup only)". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only glucose syrup-based confectionery (carry over from the glucose syrup only)

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 40 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only toppings (syrups for pancakes, flavoured syrups for milkshakes and ice cream; similar products)". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 40 · (3) · only toppings (syrups for pancakes, flavoured syrups for milkshakes and ice cream; similar products)

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only fruit fillings for pastries". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 100 · (3) · only fruit fillings for pastries

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 30 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only sago and pearl barley". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 30 · (3) · only sago and pearl barley

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "excluding starches in infant formulae, follow on formulae and processed cereal-based foods and baby foods". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · excluding starches in infant formulae, follow on formulae and processed cereal-based foods and baby foods

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only dry biscuits". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 and relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only dry biscuits

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 450 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only breakfast sausages; Burger meat with a minimum vegetable and/or cereal content of 4 % mixed within the meat". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 450 · (1) (3) · only breakfast sausages; Burger meat with a minimum vegetable and/or cereal content of 4 % mixed within the meat

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 450 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only salsicha fresca, longaniza fresca, butifarra fresca". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 450 · (1) (3) · only salsicha fresca, longaniza fresca, butifarra fresca

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 150 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only fresh, frozen and deep-frozen crustaceans and cephalopods; crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family up to 80 units per kg". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present". Footnote (10) as written: "Maximum limits in edible parts".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 150 · (3) (10) · only fresh, frozen and deep-frozen crustaceans and cephalopods; crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family up to 80 units per kg

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

    Restriction or exception as written: "only crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family between 80 and 120 units per kg". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present". Footnote (10) as written: "Maximum limits in edible parts".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3) (10) · only crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family between 80 and 120 units per kg

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

    Restriction or exception as written: "only crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family over 120 units per kg". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present". Footnote (10) as written: "Maximum limits in edible parts".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 300 · (3) (10) · only crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family over 120 units per kg

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only cooked crustaceans and cephalopods". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present". Footnote (10) as written: "Maximum limits in edible parts".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) (10) · only cooked crustaceans and cephalopods

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 135 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only cooked crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family up to 80 units per kg". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present". Footnote (10) as written: "Maximum limits in edible parts".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 135 · (3) (10) · only cooked crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family up to 80 units per kg

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 180 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only cooked crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family between 80 and 120 units per kg". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present". Footnote (10) as written: "Maximum limits in edible parts".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 180 · (3) (10) · only cooked crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family between 80 and 120 units per kg

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

    Restriction or exception as written: "only dried salted fish of the ‘ Gadidae ’ species". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3) · only dried salted fish of the ‘ Gadidae ’ species

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 270 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only cooked crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family over 120 units per kg". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present". Footnote (10) as written: "Maximum limits in edible parts".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 270 · (3) (10) · only cooked crustaceans of the Penaeidae, Solenoceridae and Aristaeidae family over 120 units per kg

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only sugars, except glucose syrup". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 10 · (3) · only sugars, except glucose syrup

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

    Restriction or exception as written: "only glucose syrup, whether or not dehydrated". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 20 · (3) · only glucose syrup, whether or not dehydrated

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 40 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 40 · (3)

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 70 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only treacle and molasses". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 70 · (3) · only treacle and molasses

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 150 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only cinnamon (Cinnamomum ceylanicum)". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 150 · (3) · only cinnamon (Cinnamomum ceylanicum)

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

    Restriction or exception as written: "only citrus-juice-based seasonings". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3) · only citrus-juice-based seasonings

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 170 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only fermentation vinegar". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 170 · (3) · only fermentation vinegar

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

    Restriction or exception as written: "excluding Dijon mustard". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 250 · (3) · excluding Dijon mustard

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

    Restriction or exception as written: "only Dijon mustard". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 500 · (3) · only Dijon mustard

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

    Restriction or exception as written: "only analogues of meat, fish, crustaceans and cephalopods". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3) · only analogues of meat, fish, crustaceans and cephalopods

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only gelatine". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only gelatine

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

    Restriction or exception as written: "only concentrated grape juice for home wine-making". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 2 000 · (3) · only concentrated grape juice for home wine-making

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only orange, grapefruit, apple and pineapple juice for bulk dispensing in catering establishments". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only orange, grapefruit, apple and pineapple juice for bulk dispensing in catering establishments

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 350 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only lime and lemon juice". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 350 · (3) · only lime and lemon juice

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 70 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only grape juice, unfermented, for sacramental use". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 70 · (3) · only grape juice, unfermented, for sacramental use

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

    Restriction or exception as written: "only carry over from concentrates in non-alcoholic flavoured drinks containing fruit juice". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 20 · (3) · only carry over from concentrates in non-alcoholic flavoured drinks containing fruit juice

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only non-alcoholic flavoured drinks containing at least 235 g/l glucose syrup". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only non-alcoholic flavoured drinks containing at least 235 g/l glucose syrup

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 350 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only concentrates based on fruit juice and containing not less than 2,5 % barley (barley water)". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 350 · (3) · only concentrates based on fruit juice and containing not less than 2,5 % barley (barley water)

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

    Restriction or exception as written: "only other concentrates based on fruit juice or comminuted fruit; capilé, groselha". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 250 · (3) · only other concentrates based on fruit juice or comminuted fruit; capilé, groselha

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

    Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 20 · (3)

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only beer with a second fermentation in the cask".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · only beer with a second fermentation in the cask

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

    Restriction or exception as written: "only alcohol-free". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3) · only alcohol-free

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

    Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3)

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

    Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3)

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 260 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only made wine". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 260 · (3) · only made wine

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

    Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3)

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only distilled alcoholic beverages containing whole pears". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only distilled alcoholic beverages containing whole pears

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

    Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3)

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

    Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3)

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

    Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3)

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

    Restriction or exception as written: "only nalewka na winie owocowym, aromatyzowana nalewka na winie owocowym, nalewka na winie z soku winogronowego, aromatyzowana nalewka na winie z soku winogronowego, napój winny owocowy lub miodowy, aromatyzowany napój winny owocowy lub miodowy, wino owocowe niskoalkoholowe and aromatyzowane wino owocowe niskoalkoholowe". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 200 · (3) · only nalewka na winie owocowym, aromatyzowana nalewka na winie owocowym, nalewka na winie z soku winogronowego, aromatyzowana nalewka na winie z soku winogronowego, napój winny owocowy lub miodowy, aromatyzowany napój winny owocowy lub miodowy, wino owocowe niskoalkoholowe and aromatyzowane wino owocowe niskoalkoholowe

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 20 mg/l (content basis). In force since 25 Dec 2012.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only in fermented grape must-based drinks .". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 20 · (3) · only in fermented grape must-based drinks Period of application: From 25 December 2012.

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only cereal- and potato-based snacks". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only cereal- and potato-based snacks

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.

    Restriction or exception as written: "only marinated nuts". Footnote (3) as written: "Maximum levels are expressed as SO 2 relate to the total quantity, available from all sources, an SO 2 content of not more than 10 mg/kg or 10 mg/l is not considered to be present".

    From the official list: E 220-228 · Sulphur dioxide — sulphites · 50 · (3) · only marinated nuts

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