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Is Potassium propionate banned where you sell?
Also listed as E 283. 2 markets have rules for it. Selling something that contains it? Check it free, no account needed.
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 7 Oct 2026, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 280-283 Propionic acid — propionates is authorised in food category 01.7.2 Ripened cheese at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "surface treatment only".
From the consolidated text: E 280-283 · Propionic acid — propionates · quantum satis · surface treatment only
Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.7.2; row: E 280-283 Propionic acid — propionates · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 280-283 Propionic acid — propionates is authorised in food category 01.7.6 Cheese products (excluding products falling in category 16) at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only ripened products surface treatment".
From the consolidated text: E 280-283 · Propionic acid — propionates · quantum satis · only ripened products surface treatment
Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.7.6; row: E 280-283 Propionic acid — propionates · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 280-283 Propionic acid — propionates is authorised in food category 01.8 Dairy analogues, including beverage whiteners at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only cheese analogues (surface treatment only)".
From the consolidated text: E 280-283 · Propionic acid — propionates · quantum satis · only cheese analogues (surface treatment only)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.8; row: E 280-283 Propionic acid — propionates · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 3000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only prepacked sliced bread and rye bread". Footnote (6) as written: "Propionic acid and its salts may be present in certain fermented products resulting from the fermentation process following good manufacturing practice".
From the consolidated text: E 280-283 · Propionic acid — propionates · 3 000 · (1) (6) · only prepacked sliced bread and rye bread
Annex II rows, Part E, category 07.1; row: E 280-283 Propionic acid — propionates · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)Show 4 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only energy-reduced bread; partially baked prepacked bread; prepacked rolls, tortilla and pitta; prepacked pølsebrød, boller and dansk flutes". Footnote (6) as written: "Propionic acid and its salts may be present in certain fermented products resulting from the fermentation process following good manufacturing practice".
From the consolidated text: E 280-283 · Propionic acid — propionates · 2 000 · (1) (6) · only energy-reduced bread; partially baked prepacked bread; prepacked rolls, tortilla and pitta; prepacked pølsebrød, boller and dansk flutes
Annex II rows, Part E, category 07.1; row: E 280-283 Propionic acid — propionates · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only prepacked bread". Footnote (6) as written: "Propionic acid and its salts may be present in certain fermented products resulting from the fermentation process following good manufacturing practice".
From the consolidated text: E 280-283 · Propionic acid — propionates · 1 000 · (1) (6) · only prepacked bread
Annex II rows, Part E, category 07.1; row: E 280-283 Propionic acid — propionates · fetched 2026-10-09
European 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 prepacked fine bakery wares, (including flour confectionery) with a water activity of more than 0,65". Footnote (6) as written: "Propionic acid and its salts may be present in certain fermented products resulting from the fermentation process following good manufacturing practice".
From the consolidated text: E 280-283 · Propionic acid — propionates · 2 000 · (1) (6) · only prepacked fine bakery wares, (including flour confectionery) with a water activity of more than 0,65
Annex II rows, Part E, category 07.2; row: E 280-283 Propionic acid — propionates · fetched 2026-10-09
European 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 Christmas pudding". Footnote (6) as written: "Propionic acid and its salts may be present in certain fermented products resulting from the fermentation process following good manufacturing practice".
From the consolidated text: E 280-283 · Propionic acid — propionates · 1 000 · (1) (6) · only Christmas pudding
Annex II rows, Part E, category 16; row: E 280-283 Propionic acid — propionates · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 280-283 Propionic acid — propionates is authorised in food category 01.7.2 Ripened cheese at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "surface treatment only".
From the official list: E 280-283 · Propionic acid — propionates · quantum satis · surface treatment only
Annex rows, Part E, category 01.7.2; row: E 280-283 Propionic acid — propionates · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 280-283 Propionic acid — propionates is authorised in food category 01.7.6 Cheese products (excluding products falling in category 16) at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only ripened products surface treatment".
From the official list: E 280-283 · Propionic acid — propionates · quantum satis · only ripened products surface treatment
Annex rows, Part E, category 01.7.6; row: E 280-283 Propionic acid — propionates · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 280-283 Propionic acid — propionates is authorised in food category 01.8 Dairy analogues, including beverage whiteners at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only cheese analogues (surface treatment only)".
From the official list: E 280-283 · Propionic acid — propionates · quantum satis · only cheese analogues (surface treatment only)
Annex rows, Part E, category 01.8; row: E 280-283 Propionic acid — propionates · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 3000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only prepacked sliced bread and rye bread". Footnote (6) as written: "Propionic acid and its salts may be present in certain fermented products resulting from the fermentation process following good manufacturing practice".
From the official list: E 280-283 · Propionic acid — propionates · 3 000 · (1) (6) · only prepacked sliced bread and rye bread
Annex rows, Part E, category 07.1; row: E 280-283 Propionic acid — propionates · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)Show 4 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only energy-reduced bread; partially baked prepacked bread; prepacked rolls, tortilla and pitta; prepacked pølsebrød, boller and dansk flutes". Footnote (6) as written: "Propionic acid and its salts may be present in certain fermented products resulting from the fermentation process following good manufacturing practice".
From the official list: E 280-283 · Propionic acid — propionates · 2 000 · (1) (6) · only energy-reduced bread; partially baked prepacked bread; prepacked rolls, tortilla and pitta; prepacked pølsebrød, boller and dansk flutes
Annex rows, Part E, category 07.1; row: E 280-283 Propionic acid — propionates · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only prepacked bread". Footnote (6) as written: "Propionic acid and its salts may be present in certain fermented products resulting from the fermentation process following good manufacturing practice".
From the official list: E 280-283 · Propionic acid — propionates · 1 000 · (1) (6) · only prepacked bread
Annex rows, Part E, category 07.1; row: E 280-283 Propionic acid — propionates · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only prepacked fine bakery wares, (including flour confectionery) with a water activity of more than 0,65". Footnote (6) as written: "Propionic acid and its salts may be present in certain fermented products resulting from the fermentation process following good manufacturing practice".
From the official list: E 280-283 · Propionic acid — propionates · 2 000 · (1) (6) · only prepacked fine bakery wares, (including flour confectionery) with a water activity of more than 0,65
Annex rows, Part E, category 07.2; row: E 280-283 Propionic acid — propionates · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only Christmas pudding". Footnote (6) as written: "Propionic acid and its salts may be present in certain fermented products resulting from the fermentation process following good manufacturing practice".
From the official list: E 280-283 · Propionic acid — propionates · 1 000 · (1) (6) · only Christmas pudding
Annex rows, Part E, category 16; row: E 280-283 Propionic acid — propionates · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Apr 2026, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 8 Oct 2026, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 7 Oct 2026, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 280-283 Propionic acid — propionates is authorised in food category 01.7.2 Ripened cheese at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "surface treatment only".
From the consolidated text: E 280-283 · Propionic acid — propionates · quantum satis · surface treatment only
Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.7.2; row: E 280-283 Propionic acid — propionates · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 280-283 Propionic acid — propionates is authorised in food category 01.7.6 Cheese products (excluding products falling in category 16) at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only ripened products surface treatment".
From the consolidated text: E 280-283 · Propionic acid — propionates · quantum satis · only ripened products surface treatment
Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.7.6; row: E 280-283 Propionic acid — propionates · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 280-283 Propionic acid — propionates is authorised in food category 01.8 Dairy analogues, including beverage whiteners at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only cheese analogues (surface treatment only)".
From the consolidated text: E 280-283 · Propionic acid — propionates · quantum satis · only cheese analogues (surface treatment only)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.8; row: E 280-283 Propionic acid — propionates · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 3000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only prepacked sliced bread and rye bread". Footnote (6) as written: "Propionic acid and its salts may be present in certain fermented products resulting from the fermentation process following good manufacturing practice".
From the consolidated text: E 280-283 · Propionic acid — propionates · 3 000 · (1) (6) · only prepacked sliced bread and rye bread
Annex II rows, Part E, category 07.1; row: E 280-283 Propionic acid — propionates · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)Show 4 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only energy-reduced bread; partially baked prepacked bread; prepacked rolls, tortilla and pitta; prepacked pølsebrød, boller and dansk flutes". Footnote (6) as written: "Propionic acid and its salts may be present in certain fermented products resulting from the fermentation process following good manufacturing practice".
From the consolidated text: E 280-283 · Propionic acid — propionates · 2 000 · (1) (6) · only energy-reduced bread; partially baked prepacked bread; prepacked rolls, tortilla and pitta; prepacked pølsebrød, boller and dansk flutes
Annex II rows, Part E, category 07.1; row: E 280-283 Propionic acid — propionates · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
Restriction or exception as written: "only prepacked bread". Footnote (6) as written: "Propionic acid and its salts may be present in certain fermented products resulting from the fermentation process following good manufacturing practice".
From the consolidated text: E 280-283 · Propionic acid — propionates · 1 000 · (1) (6) · only prepacked bread
Annex II rows, Part E, category 07.1; row: E 280-283 Propionic acid — propionates · fetched 2026-10-09
European 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 prepacked fine bakery wares, (including flour confectionery) with a water activity of more than 0,65". Footnote (6) as written: "Propionic acid and its salts may be present in certain fermented products resulting from the fermentation process following good manufacturing practice".
From the consolidated text: E 280-283 · Propionic acid — propionates · 2 000 · (1) (6) · only prepacked fine bakery wares, (including flour confectionery) with a water activity of more than 0,65
Annex II rows, Part E, category 07.2; row: E 280-283 Propionic acid — propionates · fetched 2026-10-09
European 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 Christmas pudding". Footnote (6) as written: "Propionic acid and its salts may be present in certain fermented products resulting from the fermentation process following good manufacturing practice".
From the consolidated text: E 280-283 · Propionic acid — propionates · 1 000 · (1) (6) · only Christmas pudding
Annex II rows, Part E, category 16; row: E 280-283 Propionic acid — propionates · 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: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 280-283 Propionic acid — propionates is authorised in food category 01.7.2 Ripened cheese at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "surface treatment only".
From the official list: E 280-283 · Propionic acid — propionates · quantum satis · surface treatment only
Annex rows, Part E, category 01.7.2; row: E 280-283 Propionic acid — propionates · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 280-283 Propionic acid — propionates is authorised in food category 01.7.6 Cheese products (excluding products falling in category 16) at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only ripened products surface treatment".
From the official list: E 280-283 · Propionic acid — propionates · quantum satis · only ripened products surface treatment
Annex rows, Part E, category 01.7.6; row: E 280-283 Propionic acid — propionates · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 280-283 Propionic acid — propionates is authorised in food category 01.8 Dairy analogues, including beverage whiteners at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only cheese analogues (surface treatment only)".
From the official list: E 280-283 · Propionic acid — propionates · quantum satis · only cheese analogues (surface treatment only)
Annex rows, Part E, category 01.8; row: E 280-283 Propionic acid — propionates · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 3000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only prepacked sliced bread and rye bread". Footnote (6) as written: "Propionic acid and its salts may be present in certain fermented products resulting from the fermentation process following good manufacturing practice".
From the official list: E 280-283 · Propionic acid — propionates · 3 000 · (1) (6) · only prepacked sliced bread and rye bread
Annex rows, Part E, category 07.1; row: E 280-283 Propionic acid — propionates · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)Show 4 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only energy-reduced bread; partially baked prepacked bread; prepacked rolls, tortilla and pitta; prepacked pølsebrød, boller and dansk flutes". Footnote (6) as written: "Propionic acid and its salts may be present in certain fermented products resulting from the fermentation process following good manufacturing practice".
From the official list: E 280-283 · Propionic acid — propionates · 2 000 · (1) (6) · only energy-reduced bread; partially baked prepacked bread; prepacked rolls, tortilla and pitta; prepacked pølsebrød, boller and dansk flutes
Annex rows, Part E, category 07.1; row: E 280-283 Propionic acid — propionates · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only prepacked bread". Footnote (6) as written: "Propionic acid and its salts may be present in certain fermented products resulting from the fermentation process following good manufacturing practice".
From the official list: E 280-283 · Propionic acid — propionates · 1 000 · (1) (6) · only prepacked bread
Annex rows, Part E, category 07.1; row: E 280-283 Propionic acid — propionates · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only prepacked fine bakery wares, (including flour confectionery) with a water activity of more than 0,65". Footnote (6) as written: "Propionic acid and its salts may be present in certain fermented products resulting from the fermentation process following good manufacturing practice".
From the official list: E 280-283 · Propionic acid — propionates · 2 000 · (1) (6) · only prepacked fine bakery wares, (including flour confectionery) with a water activity of more than 0,65
Annex rows, Part E, category 07.2; row: E 280-283 Propionic acid — propionates · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only Christmas pudding". Footnote (6) as written: "Propionic acid and its salts may be present in certain fermented products resulting from the fermentation process following good manufacturing practice".
From the official list: E 280-283 · Propionic acid — propionates · 1 000 · (1) (6) · only Christmas pudding
Annex rows, Part E, category 16; row: E 280-283 Propionic acid — propionates · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Apr 2026, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 8 Oct 2026, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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Propionic acid, propionates (E 280–283) in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales): Annex II Part C (GB): E 280–283: Propionic acid — propionates
“E 280–283: Propionic acid — propionates”
Annex II, line 717 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Annex II, line 717(opens in a new tab) Propionic acid, propionates (E 280–283) in European Union: Annex II Part C: E 280–283: Propionic acid — propionates
“E 280–283: Propionic acid — propionates”
Annex II, line 1643 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Annex II, line 1643(opens in a new tab)
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