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Is Sodium adipate banned where you sell?
Also listed as E 356. 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: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only fruit-flavoured desserts".
From the consolidated text: E 355-357 · Adipic acid — adipates · 1 000 · only fruit-flavoured desserts
Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.4; row: E 355-357 Adipic acid — adipates · fetched 2026-10-09
European 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 fillings and toppings for fine bakery ware".
From the consolidated text: E 355-357 · Adipic acid — adipates · 2 000 · (1) · only fillings and toppings for fine bakery ware
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 355-357 Adipic acid — adipates · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10000 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only powders for home preparation of drinks".
From the consolidated text: E 355-357 · Adipic acid — adipates · 10 000 · (1) · only powders for home preparation of drinks
Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.4; row: E 355-357 Adipic acid — adipates · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10000 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only powders for home preparation of drinks".
From the consolidated text: E 355-357 · Adipic acid — adipates · 10 000 · (1) · only powders for home preparation of drinks
Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.5.2; row: E 355-357 Adipic acid — adipates · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)Show 3 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only dry powdered dessert mixes".
From the consolidated text: E 355-357 · Adipic acid — adipates · 1 000 · (1) · only dry powdered dessert mixes
Annex II rows, Part E, category 16; row: E 355-357 Adipic acid — adipates · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 6000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only gel-like desserts".
From the consolidated text: E 355-357 · Adipic acid — adipates · 6 000 · (1) · only gel-like desserts
Annex II rows, Part E, category 16; row: E 355-357 Adipic acid — adipates · fetched 2026-10-09
European 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 fruit-flavoured desserts".
From the consolidated text: E 355-357 · Adipic acid — adipates · 1 000 · (1) · only fruit-flavoured desserts
Annex II rows, Part E, category 16; row: E 355-357 Adipic acid — adipates · fetched 2026-10-09
European 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 fruit-flavoured desserts".
From the official list: E 355-357 · Adipic acid — adipates · 1 000 · only fruit-flavoured desserts
Annex rows, Part E, category 01.4; row: E 355-357 Adipic acid — adipates · 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 fillings and toppings for fine bakery ware".
From the official list: E 355-357 · Adipic acid — adipates · 2 000 · (1) · only fillings and toppings for fine bakery ware
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 355-357 Adipic acid — adipates · 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 10000 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only powders for home preparation of drinks".
From the official list: E 355-357 · Adipic acid — adipates · 10 000 · (1) · only powders for home preparation of drinks
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.1.4; row: E 355-357 Adipic acid — adipates · 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 10000 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only powders for home preparation of drinks".
From the official list: E 355-357 · Adipic acid — adipates · 10 000 · (1) · only powders for home preparation of drinks
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.1.5.2; row: E 355-357 Adipic acid — adipates · 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 3 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only dry powdered dessert mixes".
From the official list: E 355-357 · Adipic acid — adipates · 1 000 · (1) · only dry powdered dessert mixes
Annex rows, Part E, category 16; row: E 355-357 Adipic acid — adipates · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 6000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only gel-like desserts".
From the official list: E 355-357 · Adipic acid — adipates · 6 000 · (1) · only gel-like desserts
Annex rows, Part E, category 16; row: E 355-357 Adipic acid — adipates · 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 fruit-flavoured desserts".
From the official list: E 355-357 · Adipic acid — adipates · 1 000 · (1) · only fruit-flavoured desserts
Annex rows, Part E, category 16; row: E 355-357 Adipic acid — adipates · 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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We hold no rules for this market.
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For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only fruit-flavoured desserts".
From the consolidated text: E 355-357 · Adipic acid — adipates · 1 000 · only fruit-flavoured desserts
Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.4; row: E 355-357 Adipic acid — adipates · fetched 2026-10-09
European 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 fillings and toppings for fine bakery ware".
From the consolidated text: E 355-357 · Adipic acid — adipates · 2 000 · (1) · only fillings and toppings for fine bakery ware
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 355-357 Adipic acid — adipates · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10000 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only powders for home preparation of drinks".
From the consolidated text: E 355-357 · Adipic acid — adipates · 10 000 · (1) · only powders for home preparation of drinks
Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.4; row: E 355-357 Adipic acid — adipates · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10000 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only powders for home preparation of drinks".
From the consolidated text: E 355-357 · Adipic acid — adipates · 10 000 · (1) · only powders for home preparation of drinks
Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.5.2; row: E 355-357 Adipic acid — adipates · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)Show 3 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only dry powdered dessert mixes".
From the consolidated text: E 355-357 · Adipic acid — adipates · 1 000 · (1) · only dry powdered dessert mixes
Annex II rows, Part E, category 16; row: E 355-357 Adipic acid — adipates · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 6000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only gel-like desserts".
From the consolidated text: E 355-357 · Adipic acid — adipates · 6 000 · (1) · only gel-like desserts
Annex II rows, Part E, category 16; row: E 355-357 Adipic acid — adipates · fetched 2026-10-09
European 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 fruit-flavoured desserts".
From the consolidated text: E 355-357 · Adipic acid — adipates · 1 000 · (1) · only fruit-flavoured desserts
Annex II rows, Part E, category 16; row: E 355-357 Adipic acid — adipates · 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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- Requirement, dates and source
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only fruit-flavoured desserts".
From the official list: E 355-357 · Adipic acid — adipates · 1 000 · only fruit-flavoured desserts
Annex rows, Part E, category 01.4; row: E 355-357 Adipic acid — adipates · 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 fillings and toppings for fine bakery ware".
From the official list: E 355-357 · Adipic acid — adipates · 2 000 · (1) · only fillings and toppings for fine bakery ware
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 355-357 Adipic acid — adipates · 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 10000 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only powders for home preparation of drinks".
From the official list: E 355-357 · Adipic acid — adipates · 10 000 · (1) · only powders for home preparation of drinks
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.1.4; row: E 355-357 Adipic acid — adipates · 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 10000 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only powders for home preparation of drinks".
From the official list: E 355-357 · Adipic acid — adipates · 10 000 · (1) · only powders for home preparation of drinks
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.1.5.2; row: E 355-357 Adipic acid — adipates · 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 3 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only dry powdered dessert mixes".
From the official list: E 355-357 · Adipic acid — adipates · 1 000 · (1) · only dry powdered dessert mixes
Annex rows, Part E, category 16; row: E 355-357 Adipic acid — adipates · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 6000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only gel-like desserts".
From the official list: E 355-357 · Adipic acid — adipates · 6 000 · (1) · only gel-like desserts
Annex rows, Part E, category 16; row: E 355-357 Adipic acid — adipates · 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 fruit-flavoured desserts".
From the official list: E 355-357 · Adipic acid — adipates · 1 000 · (1) · only fruit-flavoured desserts
Annex rows, Part E, category 16; row: E 355-357 Adipic acid — adipates · 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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- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
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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- No known rule
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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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Adipic acid, adipates (E 355–357) in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales): Annex II Part C (GB): E 355–357: Adipic acid — adipates
“E 355–357: Adipic acid — adipates”
Annex II, line 742 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Annex II, line 742(opens in a new tab) Adipic acid, adipates (E 355–357) in European Union: Annex II Part C: E 355–357: Adipic acid — adipates
“E 355–357: Adipic acid — adipates”
Annex II, line 1686 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Annex II, line 1686(opens in a new tab)
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