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Is Sorbitan tristearate banned where you sell?
Also listed as E 492. 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 491-495 Sorbitan esters is authorised in food category 12.8 Yeast and yeast products at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only dry yeast and yeast for baking".
From the consolidated text: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · quantum satis · only dry yeast and yeast for baking
Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.8; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-09
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 491-495 Sorbitan esters is authorised in food category 17.1 Food supplements supplied in a solid form, excluding food supplements for infants and young children at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force, start date unknown.
From the consolidated text: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · quantum satis · (1)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 17.1; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-09
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 491-495 Sorbitan esters is authorised in food category 17.2 Food supplements supplied in a liquid form, excluding food supplements for infants and young children at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force, start date unknown.
From the consolidated text: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · quantum satis · (1)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 17.2; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the consolidated text: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 5 000
Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.4; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)Show 16 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only milk and cream analogues; beverage whiteners".
From the consolidated text: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 5 000 · (1) · only milk and cream analogues; beverage whiteners
Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.8; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-09
European 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/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the consolidated text: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 10 000 · (1)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 02.2.2; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-09
European 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.
From the consolidated text: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 500 · (1)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 03; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only sugar confectionery".
From the consolidated text: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 5 000 · (1) · only sugar confectionery
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the consolidated text: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 5 000 · (1)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.3; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the consolidated text: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 5 000 · (1)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-09
European 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/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the consolidated text: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 10 000 · (1)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 07.2; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only emulsified sauces".
From the consolidated text: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 5 000 · (1) · only emulsified sauces
Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.6; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the consolidated text: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 5 000 · (1)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 13.2; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the consolidated text: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 5 000 · (1)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 13.3; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-09
European 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/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only liquid tea concentrates and liquid fruit and herbal infusion concentrates".
From the consolidated text: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 500 · (1) · only liquid tea concentrates and liquid fruit and herbal infusion concentrates
Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.5.2; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the consolidated text: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 5 000 · (1)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 16; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
From the consolidated text: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 5 000 · (1)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 18.2; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-09
European 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/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the consolidated text: E 492 · Sorbitan tristearate · 10 000
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.1; row: E 492 Sorbitan tristearate · fetched 2026-10-09
European 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/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only cocoa-based confectionery".
From the consolidated text: E 492 · Sorbitan tristearate · 10 000 · only cocoa-based confectionery
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 492 Sorbitan tristearate · fetched 2026-10-09
European 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/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only cocoa-based confectionery".
From the consolidated text: E 492 · Sorbitan tristearate · 10 000 · only cocoa-based confectionery
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 492 Sorbitan tristearate · fetched 2026-10-09
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 491-495 Sorbitan esters is authorised in food category 12.8 Yeast and yeast products at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only dry yeast and yeast for baking".
From the official list: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · quantum satis · only dry yeast and yeast for baking
Annex rows, Part E, category 12.8; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · 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 491-495 Sorbitan esters is authorised in food category 17.1 Food supplements supplied in a solid form, excluding food supplements for infants and young children at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the official list: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · quantum satis · (1)
Annex rows, Part E, category 17.1; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · 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 491-495 Sorbitan esters is authorised in food category 17.2 Food supplements supplied in a liquid form, excluding food supplements for infants and young children at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the official list: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · quantum satis · (1)
Annex rows, Part E, category 17.2; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the official list: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 5 000
Annex rows, Part E, category 01.4; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · 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 15 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only milk and cream analogues; beverage whiteners".
From the official list: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 5 000 · (1) · only milk and cream analogues; beverage whiteners
Annex rows, Part E, category 01.8; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · 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/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the official list: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 10 000 · (1)
Annex rows, Part E, category 02.2.2; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 500 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the official list: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 500 · (1)
Annex rows, Part E, category 03; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only sugar confectionery".
From the official list: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 5 000 · (1) · only sugar confectionery
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the official list: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 5 000 · (1)
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.3; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the official list: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 5 000 · (1)
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · 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/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the official list: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 10 000 · (1)
Annex rows, Part E, category 07.2; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only emulsified sauces".
From the official list: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 5 000 · (1) · only emulsified sauces
Annex rows, Part E, category 12.6; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the official list: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 5 000 · (1)
Annex rows, Part E, category 13.2; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the official list: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 5 000 · (1)
Annex rows, Part E, category 13.3; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 500 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only liquid tea concentrates and liquid fruit and herbal infusion concentrates".
From the official list: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 500 · (1) · only liquid tea concentrates and liquid fruit and herbal infusion concentrates
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.1.5.2; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the official list: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 5 000 · (1)
Annex rows, Part E, category 16; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · 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/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the official list: E 492 · Sorbitan tristearate · 10 000
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.1; row: E 492 Sorbitan tristearate · 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/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only cocoa-based confectionery".
From the official list: E 492 · Sorbitan tristearate · 10 000 · only cocoa-based confectionery
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 492 Sorbitan tristearate · 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/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only cocoa-based confectionery".
From the official list: E 492 · Sorbitan tristearate · 10 000 · only cocoa-based confectionery
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 492 Sorbitan tristearate · 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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- No known rule
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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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- No known rule
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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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- Not covered
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We hold no rules for this market.
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We hold no rules for this market.
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We hold no rules for this market.
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We hold no rules for this market.
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We hold no rules for this market.
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We hold no rules for this market.
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We hold no rules for this market.
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We hold no rules for this market.
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We hold no rules for this market.
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We hold no rules for this market.
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We hold no rules for this market.
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We hold no rules for this market.
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We hold no rules for this market.
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For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 491-495 Sorbitan esters is authorised in food category 12.8 Yeast and yeast products at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only dry yeast and yeast for baking".
From the consolidated text: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · quantum satis · only dry yeast and yeast for baking
Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.8; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-09
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 491-495 Sorbitan esters is authorised in food category 17.1 Food supplements supplied in a solid form, excluding food supplements for infants and young children at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force, start date unknown.
From the consolidated text: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · quantum satis · (1)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 17.1; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-09
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 491-495 Sorbitan esters is authorised in food category 17.2 Food supplements supplied in a liquid form, excluding food supplements for infants and young children at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force, start date unknown.
From the consolidated text: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · quantum satis · (1)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 17.2; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the consolidated text: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 5 000
Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.4; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)Show 16 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only milk and cream analogues; beverage whiteners".
From the consolidated text: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 5 000 · (1) · only milk and cream analogues; beverage whiteners
Annex II rows, Part E, category 01.8; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-09
European 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/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the consolidated text: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 10 000 · (1)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 02.2.2; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-09
European 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.
From the consolidated text: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 500 · (1)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 03; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only sugar confectionery".
From the consolidated text: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 5 000 · (1) · only sugar confectionery
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the consolidated text: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 5 000 · (1)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.3; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the consolidated text: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 5 000 · (1)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-09
European 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/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the consolidated text: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 10 000 · (1)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 07.2; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only emulsified sauces".
From the consolidated text: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 5 000 · (1) · only emulsified sauces
Annex II rows, Part E, category 12.6; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the consolidated text: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 5 000 · (1)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 13.2; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the consolidated text: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 5 000 · (1)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 13.3; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-09
European 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/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only liquid tea concentrates and liquid fruit and herbal infusion concentrates".
From the consolidated text: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 500 · (1) · only liquid tea concentrates and liquid fruit and herbal infusion concentrates
Annex II rows, Part E, category 14.1.5.2; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the consolidated text: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 5 000 · (1)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 16; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force, start date unknown.
From the consolidated text: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 5 000 · (1)
Annex II rows, Part E, category 18.2; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-09
European 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/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the consolidated text: E 492 · Sorbitan tristearate · 10 000
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.1; row: E 492 Sorbitan tristearate · fetched 2026-10-09
European 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/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only cocoa-based confectionery".
From the consolidated text: E 492 · Sorbitan tristearate · 10 000 · only cocoa-based confectionery
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 492 Sorbitan tristearate · fetched 2026-10-09
European 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/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only cocoa-based confectionery".
From the consolidated text: E 492 · Sorbitan tristearate · 10 000 · only cocoa-based confectionery
Annex II rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 492 Sorbitan tristearate · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 (consolidated 2026-08-18)(opens in a new tab)
- Status
- Limited
- Requirement, dates and source
For Packaged food and beverages: Conformity: Must meet the conditions of E 491-495 Sorbitan esters is authorised in food category 12.8 Yeast and yeast products at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only dry yeast and yeast for baking".
From the official list: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · quantum satis · only dry yeast and yeast for baking
Annex rows, Part E, category 12.8; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · 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 491-495 Sorbitan esters is authorised in food category 17.1 Food supplements supplied in a solid form, excluding food supplements for infants and young children at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the official list: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · quantum satis · (1)
Annex rows, Part E, category 17.1; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · 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 491-495 Sorbitan esters is authorised in food category 17.2 Food supplements supplied in a liquid form, excluding food supplements for infants and young children at quantum satis (no maximum level).. In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the official list: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · quantum satis · (1)
Annex rows, Part E, category 17.2; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the official list: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 5 000
Annex rows, Part E, category 01.4; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · 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 15 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only milk and cream analogues; beverage whiteners".
From the official list: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 5 000 · (1) · only milk and cream analogues; beverage whiteners
Annex rows, Part E, category 01.8; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · 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/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the official list: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 10 000 · (1)
Annex rows, Part E, category 02.2.2; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 500 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the official list: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 500 · (1)
Annex rows, Part E, category 03; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only sugar confectionery".
From the official list: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 5 000 · (1) · only sugar confectionery
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the official list: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 5 000 · (1)
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.3; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the official list: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 5 000 · (1)
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · 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/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the official list: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 10 000 · (1)
Annex rows, Part E, category 07.2; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only emulsified sauces".
From the official list: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 5 000 · (1) · only emulsified sauces
Annex rows, Part E, category 12.6; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the official list: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 5 000 · (1)
Annex rows, Part E, category 13.2; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the official list: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 5 000 · (1)
Annex rows, Part E, category 13.3; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 500 mg/l (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only liquid tea concentrates and liquid fruit and herbal infusion concentrates".
From the official list: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 500 · (1) · only liquid tea concentrates and liquid fruit and herbal infusion concentrates
Annex rows, Part E, category 14.1.5.2; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as retained in GB, Annex II (domestic list) as in force on 2024-06-28(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the official list: E 491-495 · Sorbitan esters · 5 000 · (1)
Annex rows, Part E, category 16; row: E 491-495 Sorbitan esters · 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/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
From the official list: E 492 · Sorbitan tristearate · 10 000
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.1; row: E 492 Sorbitan tristearate · 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/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only cocoa-based confectionery".
From the official list: E 492 · Sorbitan tristearate · 10 000 · only cocoa-based confectionery
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.2; row: E 492 Sorbitan tristearate · 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/kg (content basis). In force since 20 Jan 2010.
Restriction or exception as written: "only cocoa-based confectionery".
From the official list: E 492 · Sorbitan tristearate · 10 000 · only cocoa-based confectionery
Annex rows, Part E, category 05.4; row: E 492 Sorbitan tristearate · 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)
- Status
- 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.
- Status
- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
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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Sorbitan esters (E 491–495) in Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales): Annex II Part C (GB): E 491–495: Sorbitan esters
“E 491–495: Sorbitan esters”
Annex II, line 766 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-10The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Annex II, line 766(opens in a new tab) Sorbitan esters (E 491–495) in European Union: Annex II Part C: E 491–495: Sorbitan esters
“E 491–495: Sorbitan esters”
Annex II, line 1710 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Annex II, line 1710(opens in a new tab)
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