EN    EN 
 
 
 EUROPEAN  
COMMISSION   
Brussels, XXX   
[…](2017) XXX  draft  
ANNEXES 1 to 2  
  
ANNEXES  
to the  
COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) .../...  
amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European 
Parliament and of the Council and the Annex to Commission Regulation (EU) No 
231/2012 as regards the removal of calcium sorbate (E 203)    
EN 2   EN ANNEXES  
to the  
COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) .../...  
amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC)  No 1333/2008 of the European 
Parliament and of the Council and the Annex to Commission Regulation (EU) No 
231/2012 as regards the removal of calcium sorbate (E 203)  
ANNEX  I 
 
(1) Annex II to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 is amended as follows:  
(a) In Part B, in Table 3: Additives other than colours and sweeteners, the entry for the food additive E 203 is 
deleted.  
 
(b) Part C, Table 5: Other additives that may be regulated combined, is amended as follows:  
(i) Point (a) “E 200 – 203: Sorbic acid – sorbates (S A)” is replaced by the following:  
 (a) E 200 – 202: Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate (SA)  
E-number  Name  
E 200  Sorbic acid  
E 202  Potassium sorbate  
 
(ii) Point (c) “E 200 – 213: Sorbic acid - sorbates; Benzoic acid – benzoates (SA + BA)” is replaced by 
the following:  
(c) E 200 – 213: Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates (SA + BA)  
E-number  Name  
E 200  Sorbic acid  
E 202  Potassium sorbate  
E 210  Benzoic acid  
E 211  Sodium benzoate  
E 212  Potassium benzoate  
E 213  Calcium benzoate  
 
(iii) Point (d) “E 200 – 219: Sorbic acid - sorbates; Benzoic acid - benzoates; p -hydroxybenzoates (SA 
+ BA + PHB)” is replaced by the following:   
EN 3   EN (d) E 200 – 219: Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid - benzoates; p -hydroxybenzoates 
(SA + BA + PHB)  
E-number Name  
E 200  Sorbic acid  
E 202  Potassium sorbate  
E 210  Benzoic acid  
E 211  Sodium benzoate  
E 212  Potassium benzoate  
E 213  Calcium benzoate  
E 214  Ethyl -p-hydroxybenzoate  
E 215  Sodium ethyl p -hydroxybenzoate  
E 218  Methyl p -hydroxybenzoate  
E 219  Sodium methyl p -hydroxybenzoate  
 
(iv) Point (e) “E 200 - 203; 214 – 219: Sorbic acid - sorbates; p -hydroxybenzoates (SA + PHB)” is 
replaced by the following:  
(e) E 200 - 202; 214 – 219: Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate; p -hydroxybenzoates (SA + PHB)  
E-numb er Name  
E 200  Sorbic acid  
E 202  Potassium sorbate  
E 214  Ethyl -p-hydroxybenzoate  
E 215  Sodium ethyl p -hydroxybenzoate  
E 218  Methyl p -hydroxybenzoate  
E 219  Sodium methyl p -hydroxybenzoate   
EN 4   EN  
 
(c) Part E is amended as follows:  
1)  In category 01.3 (Unflavoured fermented milk products, heat -treated after fermentation) the entry concerning 
the food additives E 200 – 203 ( Sorbic acid – sorbates  ) is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 - 202 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate   1 000  (1) (2)  only curdled milk  
 
2)  In category 01.4  (Flavoured fermented milk products including heat -treated products) the entry concerning 
the food additives E 200 – 213 (Sorbic acid - sorbates ; Benzoic acid – benzoates)  is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 - 213 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates  300 (1) (2)  only non heat -
treated dairy based 
desserts  
 
3)  In category 01.7.1 (Unripened cheese excluding products falling in category  1) the entry concerning the food 
additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates) is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 - 202 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate   1 000  (1) (2)   
 
4)  In category 01.7.2 (Ripened cheese) the entries concerning the food additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – 
sorbates) are replaced by the following:  
 E 200 - 202 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate  1 000  (1) (2)  only cheese, pre -packed, sliced and 
cut; layered cheese and cheese with 
added foods  
 E 200 - 202 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate  quantum satis   only ripened products surface 
treatment  
 
5)  In category 01.7.4 (Whey cheese) the entry concerning the food additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – 
sorbates) is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 - 202 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate  1 000  (1), (2)  only cheese, pre -packed, sliced; 
layered cheese and cheese and cheese 
with added foods  
 
6)  In category 01.7.5 (Processed cheese) the entry concerning the food additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – 
sorbates) is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 - 202 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate  2 000  (1) (2)   
 
7)  In category 01.7.6 (Cheese products (excluding products falling in category  16)) the entries concerning the 
food additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates) are replaced by the following:  
 E 200 - 202 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate  1 000  (1) (2)  only unripened products; 
ripened products,  pre-packed, 
sliced; layered ripened products 
and ripened products with added 
foods  
 E 200 - 202 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate  quantum satis   only ripened products surface 
treatment  
  
EN 5   EN 8)  In category 01.8 (Dairy analogues, including beverage whiteners) the entries concerning the food additives E 
200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates) are replaced by the following:  
 E 200 - 202 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate  2 000  (1) (2)  only analogues of cheese based 
on  protein  
 E 200 - 202 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate  quantum satis  (1) (2)  only cheese analogues (surface 
treatment only)  
 
9)  In category 02.2.2 (Other fat and oil emulsions including spreads as defined by Council Regulation (EC) No 
1234/2007 and liquid emulsions) the entries concerning the food additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates) 
are replaced by the following:  
 E 200 - 202 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate  1 000  (1) (2)  only fat emulsions (excluding butter) 
with a fat content of    60 % or more  
 E 200 - 202 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate  2 000  (1) (2)  only fat emulsions with a fat content 
less than 60%  
 
10)  In category 04.1.1 (Entire fresh fruit and vegetables) the entry concerning the food additives E 200 – 203 
(Sorbic acid – sorbates) is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 - 202 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate  20  only surface treatment of unpeeled fresh 
citrus fruit 
 
11)  In category 04.2.1 (Dried fruit and vegetables) the entry concerning the food additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic 
acid – sorbates) is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 - 202 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate  1 000  (1) (2)  only dried fruit  
 
12)  In category 04.2.2 (Fruit and vegetables in vinegar, oil, or brine):  
(i) the entry concerning the food additives E 200 - 213 (Sorbic acid - sorbates; Benzoic acid – 
benzoates)  is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 - 213 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates  2 000  (1) (2)  only vegetables 
(excluding 
olives)  
 
(ii) the entry concerning the food additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates) is replaced by the 
following:  
 E 200 - 202 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate  1 000  (1) (2)  only olives and olive -based 
preparations  
 
(iii) the entry concerning the food additives E 200 – 213 (Sorbic acid - sorbates; Benzoic acid – 
benzoates ) is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 – 213 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates  1 000 (1) (2)  only olives and 
olive -based 
preparations  
 
13)  In category 04.2.4.1 (Fruit and vegetable preparations excluding compote):  
(i) the entry concerning the food additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates) is replaced by the 
following:   
EN 6   EN  E 200 - 202 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate  1 000  (1) 
(2) only fruit and vegetable preparations 
including seaweed -based preparations, 
fruit-based sauces, aspic, excluding purée, 
mousse, compote, salads and similar 
products, canned or bottled  
 
(ii) the entry concerning the food additives E 200 – 213 (Sorbic acid - sorbates; Benzoic acid – 
benzoates ) is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 – 213 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates  1 000  (1) (2)  only olive -based 
preparations  
 
14)  In category 04.2.5.1 (Extra jam and extra jelly as defined by Directive 2001/113/EC) the entry concerning 
the food additives E 200 – 213 (Sorbic acid - sorbates; Benzoic acid – benzoates ) is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 – 
213 Sorbic acid - potass ium sorbate; Benzoic acid – 
benzoates  1 000  (1) 
(2) only low -sugar and 
similar low calorie or 
sugar -free      products 
, mermeladas  
 
15)  In category 04.2.5.2 (Jam, jellies and marmalades and sweetened chestnut puree as defined by Directive 
2001/113/EC) the entry concerning the food additives E 200 – 213 (Sorbic acid - sorbates; Benzoic acid – 
benzoates ) is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 - 
213 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – 
benzoates  1 000  (1) 
(2) only low -sugar and similar 
low calorie or sugar -free 
products spreads, 
mermeladas  
 
16)  In category 04.2.5.3 (Other similar fruit or vegetable spreads) the entries concerni ng the food additives E 
200 – 213 (Sorbic acid - sorbates; Benzoic acid – benzoates ) are replaced by the following:  
 E 200 - 213 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates  1 000  (1) (2)  other fruit -based 
spreads, 
mermeladas  
 E 200 - 213 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates  1 500  (1) (2)  only marmelada  
 
17)  In category 04.2.6 (Processed potato products) the entry concerning the food additives E 200 – 203 (Sorbic 
acid – sorbates) is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 – 202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate  2 000  (1) (2)  only potato dough and pre -fried potato 
slices  
 
18)  In category 05.2 (Other confectionery including breath refreshening microsweets):  
(i) the entry concerning the food additives E 200 – 213 ( Sorbic acid - sorbates; Benzoic acid – 
benzoates ) is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 - 
213 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid 
– benzoates  1 000  (1) (2)  only candied, crystallized 
or glacé fruit and 
vegetables  
  
EN 7   EN (i) the entry concerning the food additives E  200 – 219 ( Sorbic acid - sorbates; Benzoic acid - 
benzoates; p -hydroxybenzoates ) is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 - 
219 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid - 
benzoates; p -hydroxybenzoates  1 500  (1) (2) 
(5) except candied, 
crystallized or glacé fruit 
and vegetables  
 
19)  In category 05.3 (Chewing gum ) the entry concerning the food additive s E 200 – 213 (Sorbic acid - 
sorbates; Benzoic acid – benzoates ) is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 - 213 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid  - benzoates  1 500  (1) (2)   
 
20)  In category 05.4 (Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit based fillings covered by category 4.2.4 ): 
(i) the entry concerning the food additive s E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates ) is replaced by the 
following:  
 E 200 - 202 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate  1 000  (1) (2)  only toppings (syrups for pancakes, 
flavoured syrups for milkshakes and 
ice cream; similar products)  
 
(ii) the entry concerning the food additive s E 200 - 219 (Sorbic acid - sorbates; Benzoic acid  - 
benzoates; p -hydroxybenzoates ) is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 - 
219 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid - benzoates; p -
hydroxybenzoates  1 
500 (1) (2) 
(5)  
 
21)  In category 06.4.4  (Potato Gnocchi ) the entry concerning the food additive s E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid - 
sorbates ) is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 - 202 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate  1 000  (1)  
 
22)  In category 06.4.5 (Fillings of stuffed pasta (ravioli and similar) ) the entry concerning the food additive s E 
200 – 203 (Sorbic acid - sorbates ) is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 - 202 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate  1 000  (1) (2)   
 
23)  In category 06.6 (Batters ) the entry concerning the food additive s E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid - sorbates ) is 
replaced by the following:  
 E 200 - 202 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate  2 000  (1) (2)   
 
24)  In category 06.7 (Precooked or processed cereals ) the entr ies concerning the food additive s E 200 – 203 
(Sorbic acid - sorbates ) are replaced by the following:  
 E 200 - 202 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate  200 (1) (2)  only polenta  
 E 200 - 202 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate  2 000  (1) (2)  only Semmelknödelteig  
 
25)  In category 07.1 (Bread and rolls ) the entry concerning the food additive s E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid - 
sorbates ) is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 - 202 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate  2 000  (1) (2)  only prepacked sliced bread and rye -
bread, partially baked, prepacked  
EN 8   EN bakery wares intended for retail sale 
and energy -reduced bread intended for 
retail sale  
 
26)  In category 07.2 (Fine bakery wares ) the entry concerning the food additive s E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid - 
sorbates ) is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 - 202 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate  2 000  (1) (2)  only with a water activity of more than 
0,65 
 
27)  In category 08.3.1 (Non -heat–treated meat products ) the entry concerning the food additive s E 200 – 219 
(Sorbic acid - sorbates; Benzoic acid - benzoates; p -hydroxybenzoates ) is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 - 
219 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate; Be nzoic acid - 
benzoates; p -hydroxybenzoates  quantum 
satis (1) 
(2) only surface 
treatment of 
dried meat 
products  
 
28)  In category 08.3.2 (Heat –treated meat products ): 
(i) the entry concerning the food additive s E 200 - 203; 214 – 219 (Sorbic acid - sorbates; p -
hydroxybenzoates ) is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 - 202; 214 – 219 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate; p -hydroxybenzoates  1 000  (1) (2)  only 
pâté 
 
(ii) the entry concerning the food additive s E 200 - 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates ) is replaced by the 
following:  
 E 200 - 202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate  1 000  (1) (2)  only aspic  
 
(iii) the entry concerning the food additive s E 200 – 219 (Sorbic acid – sorbates, Benzoic acid – 
benzoates; p -hydroxybenzoates ) is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 – 
219 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate, Benzoic acid – 
benzoates; p -hydroxybenzoates  quantum 
satis (1) 
(2) only surface 
treament of dried 
meat products  
 
29)  In category 08.3.3 (Casings and coatings and decorations for  meat ): 
(i) the entry concerning the food additive s E 200 - 203; 214 – 219 (Sorbic acid - sorbates; p -
hydroxybenzoates ) is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 - 202; 214 – 
219 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate; p -
hydroxybenzoates  1 000  (1) 
(2) only jelly coati ngs 
of meat products 
(cooked, cured or 
dried)  
 
(ii) the entry concerning the food additive s E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates ) is replaced by the 
following:  
 E 200 - 202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate  quantum satis   only collagen -based 
casings with water activity 
greater than 0.6   
EN 9   EN  
30)  In category 09.2 (Processed fish and fishery products including molluscs and crustaceans ): 
(i) the entry concerning the food additive s E 200 - 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates ) is replaced by the 
following:  
 E 200 - 202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate  1 000  (1) (2)  aspic  
 
(ii) the entr ies concerning the food additive s E 200 - 213 (Sorbic acid - sorbates; Benzoic acid – 
benzoates ) are replaced by the following:  
 E 200 - 213 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid 
– benzoates  200 (1) 
(2) only salted, dried fish  
 E 200 - 213 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid 
– benzoates  2 000  (1) 
(2) only semi -preserved fish 
and fisheries products 
including crustaceans, 
molluscs, surimi and fish / 
crustacean paste; cooked 
crustaceans and molluscs  
 E 200 - 
213 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid 
– benzoates  6 000  (1) 
(2) only cooked Crangon 
crangon  and Crangon 
vulgaris  
 
31)  In category 09.3 (Fish roe ) the entry concerning the food additive s E 200 – 213 (Sorbic acid - sorbates; 
Benzoic acid – benzoates ) is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 – 213 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates  2 000  (1) (2)  only semi -
preserved fish 
products 
including fish 
roe products  
 
32)  In category 10.2 (Processed eggs and egg products ): 
(i) the entry concerning the food additive s E 200 - 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates ) is replaced by the 
following:  
 E 200 - 202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate  1 000  (1) (2)  only dehydrated and 
concentrated frozen and 
deep -frozen egg p roducts  
 
(i) the entry concerning the food additive s E 200 - 213 (Sorbic acid - sorbates; Benzoic acid – 
benzoates ) is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 - 213 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates  5 000  (1) (2)  only liquid egg 
(white, yolk or 
whole egg)  
 
33)  In category 11.4.1 (Table -Top Sweeteners in liquid form ) the entry concerning the food additive s E 200 - 
219 (Sorbic acid - sorbates; Benzoic acid - benzoates; p -hydroxybenzoates ) is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 - 
219 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid - benzoates; p -
hydroxybenzoates  500 (1) 
(2) only if the 
water content 
higher than 75 
%  
EN 10   EN  
34)  In category 12.2.2 (Seasonings and condiments ) the entry concerning the food additive s E 200 - 213 (Sorbic 
acid - sorbates; Benzoic acid – benzoates ) is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 - 213 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates  1 000  (1) (2)   
 
35)  In category 12.4 (Mustard ) the entry concerning the food additive s E 200 - 213 (Sorbic acid - sorbates; 
Benzoic acid – benzoates ) is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 - 213 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates  1 000  (1) (2)   
 
36)  In category 12.5 (Soups and broths ) the entry concerning the food additive s E 200 - 213 (Sorbic a cid - 
sorbates; Benzoic acid – benzoates ) is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 – 213 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates  500 (1) (2)  only liquid soups 
and broths 
(excluding canned)  
 
37)  In category 12.6 (Sauces ): 
(i) the entry concerning the food additive s E 200 - 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates ) is replaced by the 
following:  
 E 200 - 202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate  1 000  (1) (2)  only emulsified sauces 
with a fat content of 60 % 
or more  
 E 200 - 202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate  2 000  (1) (2)  only emulsified sauces 
with a fat content of less 
than 60 %  
 
(ii) the entry concerning the food additive s E 200 – 213 (Sorbic acid - sorbates; Benzoic acid - 
benzoates ) is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 – 
213 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid - 
benzoates  1 000  (1) 
(2) only emulsified sauces 
with a fat content of 60 
% or more; non 
emulsified sauces  
 E 200 – 
213 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid - 
benzoates  2 000  (1) 
(2) only emulsified sauces 
with a fat content of less 
than 60 %  
 
38)  In category 12.7 (Salads and savoury based sandwich spreads ) the entry concerning the food additive s E 200 
- 213 (Sorbic acid - sorbates; Benzoic acid – benzoates ) is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 – 213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates  1 500  (1) (2)   
 
39)  In category 12.9 (Protein products, excluding products covered in category 1.8 ) the entry concerning the 
food additive s E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid - sorbates ) is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 - 202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate  2 000  (1) (2)  only analogues of meat, fish, 
crustaceans and cephalopods and 
cheese based on protein  
  
EN 11   EN 40)  In category 13.2 (Dietary foods for special medical purposes defined in Directive 1999/21/EC (excluding 
products from food category 13.1.5) ) the entry concerning the food additive s E 200 - 213 (Sorbic acid - sorbates; 
Benzoic acid – benzoates ) is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 - 213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates  1 500  (1) (2)   
 
41)  In category 13.3 (Dietary foods for weight control diets intended to replace total daily food intake or an 
individual meal (the whole or part of the total daily diet) ) the entry concerning the food additive s E 200 - 213 
(Sorbic acid - sorbates; Benzoic acid – benzoates ) is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 – 213 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates  1 500  (1) (2)   
 
42)  In category 14.1.2 (Fruit juices as defined by Directive 2001/112/EC and vegetable juices ): 
(i) the entry concerning the food additive s E 200 - 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates ) is replaced by the 
following:  
 E 200 - 202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate  500 (1) (2)  only Sød….saft and 
sødet….saft  
 
(ii) the entry concerning the food additive s E 200 – 213 (Sorbic acid - sorbates; Benzoic acid – 
benzoates ) is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 – 213 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates  2 000  (1) (2)  only grape juice, 
unfermented, for 
sacramental use  
 
43)  In category 14.1.3 (Fruit nectars as defined by Directive 2001/112/EC and vegetable nectars and similar 
products ) the entr ies concerning the food additive s E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid - sorbates ) are replaced by the 
following:  
 E 200 - 202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate  250 (1) (2) only traditional Swedish fruit syrups, 
maximum applies if E 210 - 213, 
benzoic acid - benzoates, have also been 
used 
 E 200 - 202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate  300 (1) (2)  only traditional Swedish and Finnish 
fruit syrups  
 
44)  In category 14.1.4 (Flavoured drinks ) the entr ies concerning the food additive s E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid - 
sorbates ) are replaced by the following:  
 E 200 - 
202 Sorbic acid – 
potassium sorbate  25
0 (1) 
(2) maximum applies if E 210 - 213, benzoic acid - benzoates, 
have also been used  
 E 200 - 
202 Sorbic acid – 
potassium sorbate  30
0 (1) 
(2) excluding dairy -based drinks  
 
45)  In category 14.1.5.2 (Other ) the entry concerning the food additive s E 200 - 213 (Sorbic acid - sorbates; 
Benzoic acid – benzoates ) is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 – 
213 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – 
benzoates  600 (1) 
(2) only liquid tea 
concentrates and liquid 
fruit and herbal 
infusion concentrates  
  
EN 12   EN 46)  In category 14.2.1 (Beer and malt beverages ) the entry c oncerning the food additive s E 200 – 203 (Sorbic 
acid - sorbates ) is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 - 202 Sorbic acid – 
potassium sorbate  200 (1) (2)  only beer in kegs containing more than 0.5 
% added fermentable sugar and/or fruit 
juices or concentrates  
 
47)  In category 14.2.2 (Wine and other products defined by Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007, and alcohol free 
counterparts ) the entry concerning the food additive s E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid - sorbates ) is replaced by the 
following:  
 E 200 - 202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate  200 (1) (2)  only alcohol -free 
 
48)  In category 14.2.3 (Cider and perry ) the entry concerning the food additive s E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid - 
sorbates ) is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 - 202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate  200 (1) (2)   
 
49)  In category 14.2.4 (Fruit wine and made wine ) the entry concerning the food additive s E 200 – 203 (Sorbic 
acid - sorbates ) is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 - 202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate  200 (1) (2)   
 
50)  In category 14.2.5 (Mead ) the entry concerning the food additive s E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid - sorbates ) is 
replaced by the following:  
 E 200 - 202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate  200 (1) (2)   
 
51)  In category 14.2.7.1 (Aromatised wines ) the entry conce rning the food additive s E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid - 
sorbates ) is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 - 202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate  200 (1) (2)   
 
52)  In category 14.2.7.2 (Aromatised wine -based drinks ) the entry concerning the food additive s E 200 – 203 
(Sorbic acid - sorbates ) is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 - 202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate  200 (1) (2)   
 
53)  In category 14.2.7.3 (Aromatised wine -product cocktails ) the entry concerning the food additive s E 200 – 
203 (Sorbic acid - sorbates ) is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 - 202 Sorbic acid – potassium sorbate  200 (1) (2)   
 
54)  In category 14.2.8 (Other alcoholic drinks including mixtures of alcoholic drinks with non -alcoholic drinks 
and spirits with less than 15 % of alcohol ) the entry concerning the food additive s E 200 – 203 (Sorbic acid - 
sorbates ) is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 - 202 Sorbic acid – potassium 
sorbate  200 (1) 
(2) only alcoholic drinks with less than 15 % of 
alcohol and 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  
EN 13   EN miodowy, aromatyzowany napój winny 
owocowy lub miodowy, wino owocowe 
niskoalkoholowe and aromatyzowane wino 
owocowe niskoalkoholowe  
 
55)  In category 15.1 (Potato -, cereal -, flour - or starch -based snacks ) the entry concerning the food additive s E 
200 - 203; 214 - 219 (Sorbic acid - sorbates; p -hydroxybenzoates ) is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 - 202; 214 - 219 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate; p -hydroxybenzoates  1 000  (1) (2) (5)   
 
56)  In category 15.2 (Processed nuts ) the entry concerning the food additive s E 200 - 203; 214 - 219 (Sorbic 
acid - sorbates; p-hydroxybenzoates ) is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 - 202; 214 - 219 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate; p -hydroxybenzoates  1 000  (1) (2) (5)  only 
coated 
nuts 
 
57)  In category 16 (Desserts excluding products covered in category 1, 3 and 4 ): 
(i) the entry concerning the food additive s E 200 - 203 (Sorbic acid – sorbates ) is replaced by the 
following:  
 E 200 - 202 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate  1 000  (1) (2)  only frugtgrød, rote 
Grütze and pasha  
 E 200 - 202 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate  2 000  (1) (2)  only ostkaka  
 
(ii) the entry concerning the food additive s E 200 - 213 (Sorbic acid - sorbates; Benzoic acid - 
benzoates ) is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 - 213 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid - benzoates  300 (1) (2)  only non-heat-
treated dairy -based 
desserts  
 
58)  In category 17.1 (Food supplements supplied in a solid form including capsules and tablets and similar 
forms, excluding chewable forms ) the entry concerning the food additive s E 200 - 213 (Sorbic acid - sorbates ; 
Benzoic acid – benzoates ) is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 - 
213 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – 
benzoates  1 000  (1) 
(2) only when supplied in 
dried form and containing 
preparations of vitamine A 
and of combinations of 
vitamine A and D 
 
59)  In category 17.2 (Food supplements supplied in a liquid form ) the entry concerning the food additive s E 200 
- 213 (Sorbic acid - sorbates; Benzoic acid – benzoates ) is replaced by the following:  
 E 200 - 213 Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate; Benzoic acid – benzoates  2 000  (1) (2)   
 
 
(2) Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 is amended as follows:  
(a) In Part 2 (Food additives other than carriers in food additives ) the entr ies for the food additive s E 200 – 203, E 210, 
E 211 and E 212 are replaced by the following:   
EN 14   EN  
E 200 – 202 Sorbic acid – potassium 
sorbate  (Table 2)  1.500 mg/kg singly or in 
combination in the preparation 15 
mg/kg in the final product 
expressed as the free acid  Colour preparations  
E 210  Benzoic acid  
E 211  Sodium benzoate  
E 212  Potassium benzoate  
 
(b) In Part 4 (Food additives including carriers in food flavourings ) the entr ies for the food additive s E 200 – 203, E 
210, E 211, E 212 and E 213 are replaced by the following:  
E 200 – 202  Sorbic acid and potassium 
sorbate  (Table 2)  All flavourings  1.500 mg/kg (singly or in 
combination expressed as 
the free acid) in 
flavourings  E 210  Benzoic acid  
E 211  Sodium benzoate  
E 212  Potassium benzoate  
E 213  Calcium benzoate  
 
 
(c) In Part 6 (Definitions of groups of food additives for the purposes of Parts 1 to 5 ) Table 2 ( Table 2: Sorbic) is 
replaced by the following:  
Table 2: Sorbic acid - potassium sorbate  
E-number  Name  
E 200  Sorbic acid  
E 202  Potassium sorbate  
 
 
 
 
ANNEX II  
 In the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 231/2012, the entry for food additive E 203 calcium sorbate is deleted.