Tripotassium phosphate

INS 340(iii)CAS 7778-53-2

Listed as an emulsifier, a thickener and an acidity regulator by Canada, Codex and the US.

Listed as emulsifiers (CA, US, Codex) · thickeners (CA, US, Codex) · acidity regulators (CA, US, Codex) · stabilisers (CA, US, Codex) · humectants (Codex) · sequestrants (Codex) · emulsifying salts (Codex)
Chemical structure of Tripotassium phosphate, from PubChem compound 62657
Structure from PubChem CID 62657 (National Library of Medicine, public domain). A depiction of one compound: where a listing covers a family, or a substance has no single structure, this page shows none.

Tripotassium phosphate is a strongly alkaline emulsifying salt and acidity regulator used in processed cheese and meat products.

Where it is and isn’t permitted

Status of Tripotassium phosphate by jurisdiction. Every jurisdiction this site covers is listed, including those where the substance does not appear.
JurisdictionStatusScope and limitsCitation
Australia and New ZealandFood Standards Australia New ZealandPermitted, with conditions

57 food categories

highest permitted level 450 mg/L

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  • 0 Preparations of food additives — GMP
  • 1.1.1 Liquid milk (including buttermilk) — GMPOnly UHT goats milk.
  • 1.1.2 Liquid milk products and flavoured liquid milk — GMP
  • 1.2.2 Fermented milk products and rennetted milk products — GMP
  • 1.3 Condensed milk and evaporated milk — GMP
  • 1.4.1 Cream, reduced cream and light cream — GMPOnly UHT creams and creams receiving equivalent or greater heat treatments.
  • 1.4.2 Cream products (flavoured, whipped, thickened, sour cream etc) — GMP
  • 1.5 Dried milk, milk powder, cream powder — GMP
  • 1.6 Cheese and cheese products — GMP
  • 10.2 Liquid egg products — GMP
  • 10.3 Frozen egg products — GMP
  • 10.4 Dried or heat coagulated egg products — GMP
  • 11.1.1 Rainbow sugar — GMP
  • 11.3.1 Dried honey — GMP
  • 11.4 Tabletop sweeteners — GMP
  • 12.1.2 Reduced sodium salt mixture — GMP
  • 12.1.3 Salt substitute — GMP
  • 12.5 Yeast and yeast products — GMP
  • 12.6 Vegetable protein products — GMP
  • 13.1 Infant formula products — 450 mg/LApplies in Australia; New Zealand has not adopted Standard 2.9.1 (infant formula products) and applies its own infant formula standard.
  • 13.1.1 Special medical purpose product for infants — 450 mg/LApplies in Australia; New Zealand has not adopted Standard 2.9.1 (infant formula products) and applies its own infant formula standard.
  • 13.3 Formulated meal replacements and formulated supplementary foods — GMP
  • 13.4 Formulated supplementary sports foods — GMP
  • 13.5 Food for special medical purposes — GMP
  • 14.1.1.2 Carbonated, mineralised and soda waters — GMP
  • 14.1.2.1 Fruit and vegetable juices — GMPFor juice separated by other than mechanical means only.
  • 14.1.2.2 Fruit and vegetable juice products — GMP
  • 14.1.3 Water based flavoured drinks — GMP
  • 14.1.4 Formulated Beverages — GMP
  • 14.1.5 Coffee, coffee substitutes, tea, herbal infusions and similar products — GMP
  • 14.2.3 Wine based drinks and reduced alcohol wines — GMP
  • 14.2.4.1 Fruit wine products and vegetable wine products — GMP
  • 14.2.5 Spirits and liqueurs — GMP
  • 14.3 Alcoholic beverages not included in item 14.2 — GMP
  • 2.1 Edible oils essentially free of water — GMP
  • 2.2.1.2 Butter products — GMP
  • 2.2.1.3 Margarine and similar products — GMP
  • 2.2.2 Oil emulsions (<80% oil) — GMP
  • 20 Foods not included in items 0 to 14 — GMP
  • 3 Ice cream and edible ices — GMP
  • 4.1.3 Fruits and vegetables that are peeled, cut, or both peeled and cut — GMP
  • 4.3 Processed fruits and vegetables — GMP
  • 5.1 Chocolate and cocoa products — GMP
  • 5.2 Sugar confectionery — GMP
  • 5.4 Icings and frostings — GMP
  • 6.3 Processed cereal and meal products — GMP
  • 6.4 Flour products (including noodles and pasta) — GMP
  • 7 Breads and bakery products — GMP
  • 8.2 Processed meat, poultry and game products in whole cuts or pieces — GMP
  • 8.3 Processed comminuted meat, poultry and game products, other than products listed in item 8.3.2 — GMP
  • 8.3.2 Sausage and sausage meat containing raw, unprocessed meat — GMP
  • 8.4 Edible casings — GMP
  • 8.5 Animal protein products — GMP
  • 9.1.1 Frozen fish — GMP
  • 9.2 Processed fish and fish products — GMP
  • 9.3 Semi preserved fish and fish products — GMP
  • 9.4 Fully preserved fish including canned fish products — GMP
Food Standards Code, Schedule 15, S15—5and 56 further provisionsretrieved 2026-10-17
CanadaHealth CanadaPermitted, with conditions

no numerical limit (good manufacturing practice)

4 permitted uses

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  • In: Cream cheese spread; Cream cheese spread with (naming the added ingredients); Processed (naming the variety) cheese; Processed cheese food; Processed cheese food with (naming the added ingredients); Processed cheese spread; Processed cheese spread with (naming the added ingredients); Processed (naming the variety) cheese with (naming the added ingredients). Purpose: Emulsifying, stabilizing or thickening agent. Limit: If used singly, the amount not to exceed 3.5%. If used in any combination with other phosphate salts, citrate salts, tartrate salts or sodium gluconate, the total combined amount not to exceed 4.0%, calculated as anhydrous salts, provided that the total amount of phosphate salts does not exceed 3.5%, calculated as anhydrous salts. Amendment notices: NOM/ADM-0048. — Health Canada, List of Permitted Emulsifying, Gelling, Stabilizing or Thickening Agents (List 4), item P.14(a)
  • In: Unstandardized foods. Purpose: Emulsifying, stabilizing or thickening agent. Limit: Good Manufacturing Practice. Amendment notices: NOM/ADM-0048. — Health Canada, List of Permitted Emulsifying, Gelling, Stabilizing or Thickening Agents (List 4), item P.14(b)
  • In: Beer. Purpose: Acidity regulator. Limit: Good Manufacturing Practice. Amendment notices: NOM/ADM-0048. — Health Canada, List of Permitted Acidity Regulators and Acid-Reacting Materials (List 10), item P.12(a)
  • In: Unstandardized foods. Purpose: Acidity regulator. Limit: Good Manufacturing Practice. Amendment notices: NOM/ADM-0048. — Health Canada, List of Permitted Acidity Regulators and Acid-Reacting Materials (List 10), item P.12(b)
Health Canadaand 3 further provisionsretrieved 2026-10-17
European UnionEuropean Commission / EFSAPermitted, with conditions

63 food categories

highest permitted level 30,000 mg/l

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  • 1.1 unflavoured pasteurised and sterilised (including UHT) milk — 1,000 mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 1000 mg/l. only sterilised and UHT milk. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
  • 1.10 Milk-based drinks and similar products intended for young children* — 1,000 mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. ML = 1000 mg/l.
  • 1.4 flavoured fermented milk products including heat-treated products — 3,000 mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 3000 mg/l. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
  • 1.5 dehydrated milk as defined by directive 2001/114/ec — 1,000 mg/kgAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 1000 mg/kg. only partly dehydrated milk with less than 28 % solids. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
  • 1.6.3 other creams — 5,000 mg/kgAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 5000 mg/kg. only sterilised, pasteurised, UHT cream and whipped cream. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
  • 1.7.1 unripened cheese excluding products falling in category 16 — 2,000 mg/kgAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 2000 mg/kg. except mozzarella. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
  • 1.7.5 processed cheese — 20,000 mg/kgAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 20000 mg/kg. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
  • 1.7.6 cheese products (excluding products falling in category 16) — 2,000 mg/kgAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 2000 mg/kg. only unripened products. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
  • 1.8 Dairy analogues, including beverage whiteners — 5,000 mg/kgAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 5000 mg/kg. only whipped cream analogues.
  • 10.2 processed eggs and egg products — 10,000 mg/kgAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 10000 mg/kg. only liquid egg (white, yolk or whole egg). Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
  • 11.1 Sugars and syrups as defined by directive 2001/111/ec — 10,000 mg/kgAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 10000 mg/kg. only dried powdered foods. Note 4: The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 12.1.1 Salt — 10,000 mg/kgAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 10000 mg/kg. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
  • 12.1.2 salt substitutes — 10,000 mg/kgAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 10000 mg/kg. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
  • 12.5 Soups and broths — 3,000 mg/kgAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 3000 mg/kg. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
  • 12.6 Sauces — 5,000 mg/kgAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 5000 mg/kg. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
  • 12.9 Protein products excluding products covered in category 1 8 — 20,000 mg/kgAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 20000 mg/kg. only vegetable protein drinks. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
  • 13.1.1 infant formulae as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013Authorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Note 4: The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 13.1.2 follow-on formulae as defined by by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013Authorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Note 4: The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 13.1.3 Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 — 1,000 mg/kgAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. ML = 1000 mg/kg. only cereals. Note 4: The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 13.1.5.1 Foods for special medical purposes as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013, intended for infants — 1,000 mg/kgAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. ML = 1000 mg/kg. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
  • 13.2 Foods for special medical purposes as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 (excluding products from food category 13.1.5.) — 5,000 mg/kgAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 5000 mg/kg.
  • 13.3 Total diet replacement for weight control food as defined by Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 — 5,000 mg/kgAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 5000 mg/kg.
  • 14.1.1 Water, including natural mineral water as defined in Directive 2009/54/EC and spring water and all other bottled or packed waters — 500 mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 500 mg/l. only prepared table waters.
  • 14.1.4 Flavoured_drinks — 700 mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 700 mg/l.
  • 14.1.5.2 other — 2,000 mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 2000 mg/l. only coffee-based drinks for vending machines; Instant tea and instant herbal infusions. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
  • 14.2.3 Cider and perry — 1,000 mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 1000 mg/l. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
  • 14.2.4 Fruit wine and made wine — 1,000 mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 1000 mg/l. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
  • 14.2.5 Mead — 1,000 mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 1000 mg/l. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
  • 14.2.6 Spirit drinks as defined in Regulation (EU) 2019/787 — 1,000 mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 1000 mg/l. except: category 2 of Annex I of Regulation (EU) 2019/787. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
  • 14.2.7.1 Aromatised wines — 1,000 mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 1000 mg/l. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
  • 14.2.7.2 Aromatised wine-based drinks — 1,000 mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 1000 mg/l. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
  • 14.2.7.3 Aromatised wine-product cocktails — 1,000 mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 1000 mg/l. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
  • 14.2.8 Other alcoholic beverages including mixtures of alcoholic beverages with non-alcoholic beverages and other alcoholic beverages based on distilled alcohol with alcoholic strength by volume less than 15 % — 1,000 mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 1000 mg/l. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
  • 15.1 Potato- cereal- flour- or starch-based snacks — 5,000 mg/kgAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 5000 mg/kg. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
  • 15.2 Processed nuts — 5,000 mg/kgAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 5000 mg/kg. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
  • 16 Desserts excluding products covered in category 1 3 and 4 — 3,000 mg/kgAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 3000 mg/kg. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
  • 17.1 food supplements supplied in a solid form excluding food supplements for infants and young children’, — quantum satisAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. quantum satis.
  • 17.2 food supplements supplied in a liquid form excluding food supplements for Infants and young children — quantum satisAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. quantum satis.
  • 18.2 Meal replacement for weight control as referred to in Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 — 5,000 mg/kgAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 5000 mg/kg.
  • 18.3 Food specially produced to reduce the gluten content of gluten-containing ingredients or substitute the gluten-containing ingredients — 5,000 mg/kgAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 5000 mg/kg.
  • 2.2.1 Butter and concentrated butter and butter oil and anhydrous milk fat — 2,000 mg/kgAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 2000 mg/kg. only soured cream butter.
  • 2.2.2 Other fat and oil emulsions including spreads as defined by Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 and liquid emulsions — 5,000 mg/kgAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 5000 mg/kg. only spreadable fats. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
  • 2.3 Vegetable oil pan spray — 30,000 mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 30000 mg/l. only water-based emulsion sprays for coating baking tins. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
  • 3 edible ices — 1,000 mg/kgAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 1000 mg/kg. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
  • 4.2.4.1 fruit and vegetable preparations excluding compote — 1,000 mg/kgAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 1000 mg/kg. only seaweed-based fish roe analogues. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
  • 4.2.5.4 nut butters and nut spreads — 5,000 mg/kgAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 5000 mg/kg. only spreadable fats excluding butter. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
  • 4.2.6 processed potato products — 5,000 mg/kgAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 5000 mg/kg. including pre-fried frozen and deep-frozen potatoes. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
  • 5.2 Other confectionery including breath freshening micro-sweets — 5,000 mg/kgAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 5000 mg/kg. only sugar confectionery, except candied fruit. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
  • 5.3 chewing gum — quantum satisAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. quantum satis. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
  • 5.4 Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit-based fillings covered by category 4.2.4 — 5,000 mg/kgAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 5000 mg/kg. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
  • 6.2.1 flours — 2,500 mg/kgAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 2500 mg/kg. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
  • 6.3 breakfast cereals — 5,000 mg/kgAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 5000 mg/kg. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
  • 6.5 Noodles — 2,000 mg/kgAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 2000 mg/kg. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
  • 6.6 Batters — 12,000 mg/kgAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 12000 mg/kg. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
  • 7.1 Bread and rolls — 20,000 mg/kgAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 20000 mg/kg. only soda bread. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
  • 7.2 Fine bakery wares — 20,000 mg/kgAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 20000 mg/kg. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
  • 8.2 Meat preparations as defined by Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 — 5,000 mg/kgAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 5000 mg/kg. only breakfast sausages: in this product, the meat is minced in such a way so that the muscle and fat tissue are completely dispersed, so that fibre makes an emulsion with the fat, giving the product its typical appearance; Finnish grey salted Christmas ham, burger meat with a minimum vegetable and/ or cereal content of 4 % mixed within the meat, Kasseler, Bräte, Surfleisch, toorvorst, šašlõkk, ahjupraad, Bílá klobása, Vinná klobása, Sváteční klobása, Syrová klobása and frozen vertical rotating meat spits made of sheep, lamb, veal and/or beef treated with liquid seasoning or from poultry meat treated with or without liquid seasoning used alone and/ or combined as well as sliced and/or minced and designed to be roasted by a food business operator and then consumed by the final consumer. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
  • 8.3.1 Non-heat-treated processed meat — 5,000 mg/kgAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 5000 mg/kg. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
  • 8.3.2 Heat-treated meat products — 5,000 mg/kgAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 5000 mg/kg. except foie gras, foie gras entier, blocs de foie gras, Libamáj, libamáj egészben, libamáj tömbben. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
  • 8.3.3 Casings and coatings and decorations for meat — 4,000 mg/kgAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 4000 mg/kg. only glazings for meat. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
  • 9.1.1 Unprocessed fish — 5,000 mg/kgAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 5000 mg/kg. only frozen and deep-frozen fish fillets. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
  • 9.1.2 Unprocessed molluscs and crustaceans — 5,000 mg/kgAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 5000 mg/kg. only frozen and deep-frozen molluscs and crustaceans. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
  • 9.2 Processed fish and fishery products including molluscs and crustaceans — 5,000 mg/kgAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of Phosphoric acid - phosphates - di - tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 5000 mg/kg. only fish and crustacean paste and in processed frozen and deep-frozen molluscs and crustaceans. Note 1: The additives may be added individually or in combination.
Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex IIand 62 further provisionsretrieved 2026-10-18
Great BritainFood Standards Agency / Food Standards ScotlandPermitted, with conditions

63 food categories

highest permitted level 30,000 mg/kg or mg/l

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  • 0 All categories of foods — 10,000 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 10000. only foods in dried powdered form (i.e. foods dried during the production process, and mixtures thereof), excluding foods listed in Table 1 of Part A of this Annex. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5. Note (57): The maximum level shall apply unless a different maximum level is specified in points 01 to 18 of this Annex in relation to individual foods or categories of foods.
  • 1.1 Unflavoured pasteurised and sterilised (including UHT) milk — 1,000 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 1000. only sterilised and UHT milk. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 1.4 Flavoured fermented milk products including heat-treated products — 3,000 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 3000. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 1.5 Dehydrated milk as defined by Directive 2001/114/EC — several limitsAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. (1) ML 1000: only partly dehydrated milk with less than 28 % solids; (2) ML 1500: only partly dehydrated milk with more than 28 % solids; (3) ML 2500: only dried milk and dried skimmed milk. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 1.6.3 Other creams — 5,000 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 5000. only sterilised, pasteurised, UHT cream and whipped cream. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 1.7.1 Unripened cheese excluding products falling in category 16 — 2,000 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 2000. except mozzarella. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 1.7.5 Processed cheese — 20,000 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 20000. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 1.7.6 Cheese products (excluding products falling in category 16) — 2,000 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 2000. only unripened products. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 1.8 Dairy analogues, including beverage whiteners — several limitsAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. (1) ML 5000: only whipped cream analogues; (2) ML 20000: only processed cheese analogues; (3) ML 30000: only beverage whiteners; (4) ML 50000: only beverage whiteners for vending machines. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 10.2 Processed eggs and egg products — 10,000 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 10000. only liquid egg (white, yolk or whole egg). Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 11.1 Sugars and syrups as defined by Directive 2001/111/EC — 10,000 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 10000. only dried powdered foods. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 12.1.1 Salt — 10,000 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 10000. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 12.1.2 Salt substitutes — 10,000 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 10000. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 12.5 Soups and broths — 3,000 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 3000. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 12.6 Sauces — 5,000 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 5000. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 12.9 Protein products, excluding products covered in category 1.8 — 20,000 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 20000. only vegetable protein drinks. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 13.1.1 Infant formulae as defined by Commission Directive 2006/141/ECAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5. Note (15): E 339 and E 340 are authorised individually or in combination and in conformity with the limits set in Directives 2006/141/EC, 2006/125/EC, 1999/21/EC.
  • 13.1.2 Follow-on formulae as defined by Directive 2006/141/ECAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5. Note (15): E 339 and E 340 are authorised individually or in combination and in conformity with the limits set in Directives 2006/141/EC, 2006/125/EC, 1999/21/EC.
  • 13.1.3 Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children as defined by Commission Directive 2006/125/EC — 1,000 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. ML = 1000. only cereals. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5. Note (20): E 339, E 340 and E 341 are authorised individually or in combination.
  • 13.1.4 Other foods for young children — 1,000 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. ML = 1000. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5. Note (15): E 339 and E 340 are authorised individually or in combination and in conformity with the limits set in Directives 2006/141/EC, 2006/125/EC, 1999/21/EC.
  • 13.1.5.1 Dietary foods for infants for special medical purposes and special formulae for infants — 1,000 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. ML = 1000. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5. Note (20): E 339, E 340 and E 341 are authorised individually or in combination.
  • 13.2 Dietary foods for special medical purposes defined in Directive 1999/21/EC (excluding products from food category 13.1.5) — 5,000 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 5000. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 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) — 5,000 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 5000. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 13.4 Foods suitable for people intolerant to gluten as defined by Commission Regulation (EC) No 41/2009 — 5,000 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 5000. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 14.1.1 Water, including natural mineral water as defined in Directive 2009/54/EC and spring water and all other bottled or packed waters — 500 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 500. only prepared table waters. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 14.1.4 Flavoured drinks — several limitsAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. (1) ML 700: no further restriction; (2) ML 500: only sport drinks; (3) ML 4000: only whey protein containing sport drinks; (4) ML 20000: only vegetable protein drinks; (5) ML 2000: only chocolate and malt dairy-based drinks. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 14.1.5.2 Other — 2,000 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 2000. only coffee-based drinks for vending machines; Instant tea and instant herbal infusions. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 14.2.3 Cider and perry — 1,000 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 1000. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 14.2.4 Fruit wine and made wine — 1,000 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 1000. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 14.2.5 Mead — 1,000 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 1000. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 14.2.6 Spirit drinks as defined in Regulation (EC) No 110/2008 — 1,000 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 1000. except: whisky, whiskey. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 14.2.7.1 Aromatised wines — 1,000 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 1000. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 14.2.7.2 Aromatised wine-based drinks — 1,000 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 1000. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 14.2.7.3 Aromatised wine-product cocktails — 1,000 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 1000. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 14.2.8 Other alcoholic drinks including mixtures of alcoholic drinks with non-alcoholic drinks and spirits with less than 15 % of alcohol — 1,000 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 1000. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 15.1 Potato-, cereal-, flour- or starch-based snacks — 5,000 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 5000. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 15.2 Processed nuts — 5,000 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 5000. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 16 Desserts excluding products covered in categories 1, 3 and 4 — several limitsAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. (1) ML 3000: no further restriction; (2) ML 7000: only dry powdered dessert mixes. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 17.1 Food supplements supplied in a solid form, excluding food supplements for infants and young children — quantum satisAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. quantum satis.
  • 17.2 Food supplements supplied in a liquid form, excluding food supplements for infants and young children — quantum satisAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. quantum satis.
  • 2.2.1 Butter and concentrated butter and butter oil and anhydrous milkfat — 2,000 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 2000. only soured cream butter. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 2.2.2 Other fat and oil emulsions including spreads as defined by Regulation (EC) No 1234/2007 and liquid emulsions — 5,000 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 5000. only spreadable fats. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 2.3 Vegetable oil pan spray — 30,000 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 30000. only water-based emulsion sprays for coating baking tins. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 3 Edible ices — 1,000 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 1000. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 4.2.4.1 Fruit and vegetable preparations excluding compote — several limitsAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. (1) ML 800: only fruit preparations; (2) ML 1000: Only seaweed based fish roe analogues; (3) ML 4000: only glazings for vegetable products. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 4.2.5.4 Nut butters and nut spreads — 5,000 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 5000. only spreadable fats excluding butter. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 4.2.6 Processed potato products — 5,000 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 5000. including pre-fried frozen en deep-frozen potatoes. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 5.2 Other confectionery including breath refreshening microsweets — several limitsAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. (1) ML 5000: only sugar confectionery, except candied fruit; (2) ML 800: only candied fruit. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 5.3 Chewing gum — quantum satisAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. quantum satis. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 5.4 Decorations, coatings and fillings, except fruit based fillings covered by category 4.2.4 — several limitsAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. (1) ML 5000: no further restriction; (2) ML 3000: only toppings (syrups for pancakes, flavoured syrups for milkshakes and ice cream; similar products). Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 6.2.1 Flours — several limitsAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. (1) ML 2500: no further restriction; (2) ML 20000: only self-raising flour. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 6.3 Breakfast cereals — 5,000 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 5000. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 6.5 Noodles — 2,000 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 2000. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 6.6 Batters — 12,000 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 12000. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 7.1 Bread and rolls — 20,000 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 20000. only soda bread. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 7.2 Fine bakery wares — 20,000 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 20000. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 8.2 Meat preparations as defined by Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 — 5,000 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 5000. only breakfast sausages : in this product, the meat is minced in such a way so that the muscle and fat tissue are completely dispersed, so that fibre makes an emulsion with the fat, giving the product its typical appearance; Finnish grey salted Christmas ham, burger meat with a minimum vegetable and/or cereal content of 4 % mixed within the meat, Kasseler, Bräte, Surfleisch, toorvorst, šašlõkk, ahjupraad, Bílá klobása, Vinná klobása, Sváteční klobása, Syrová klobása and frozen vertical rotating meat spits made of sheep, lamb, veal and/or beef treated with liquid seasoning or from poultry meat treated with or without liquid seasoning used alone and/or combined as well as sliced and/or minced and designed to be roasted by a food business operator and then consumed by the final consumer. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 8.3.1 Non-heat-treated meat products — 5,000 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 5000. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 8.3.2 Heat-treated meat products — 5,000 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 5000. except foie gras, foie gras entier, blocs de foie gras, Libamáj, libamáj egészben, libamáj tömbben. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 8.3.3 Casings and coatings and decorations for meat — 4,000 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 4000. only glazings for meat. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 9.1.1 Unprocessed fish — 5,000 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 5000. only frozen and deep-frozen fish fillets. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 9.1.2 Unprocessed molluscs and crustaceans — 5,000 mg/kg or mg/lAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. ML = 5000. only frozen and deep-frozen molluscs and crustaceans. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
  • 9.2 Processed fish and fishery products including mollusks and crustaceans — several limitsAuthorised under E 340, Potassium phosphates. Permitted as a member of E 338–341, E 343 and E 450 — 452: Phosphoric acid — phosphates — di-, tri- and polyphosphates. (1) ML 1000: only canned crustaceans products; surimi and similar products; (2) ML 5000: only fish and crustacean paste and in processed frozen and deep-frozen molluscs and crustaceans. Note (1): The additives may be added individually or in combination. Note (4): The maximum level is expressed as P 2 O 5.
Assimilated Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008, Annex II (as at 28 June 2024)and 62 further provisionsretrieved 2026-10-18
JapanConsumer Affairs AgencyPermitted, with conditions
Designated additive: Appended Table 1, item 463, リン酸三カリウム（別名第三リン酸カリウム） (“Tripotassium Phosphate (Potassium Phosphate, Tribasic)” in the unofficial English translation). …

Designated additive: Appended Table 1, item 463, リン酸三カリウム（別名第三リン酸カリウム） (“Tripotassium Phosphate (Potassium Phosphate, Tribasic)” in the unofficial English translation). Standards for use — Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, etc. (MHW Notification No. 370 of 1959), Part II (Food Additives), F (Standards for use): The Notification sets no standard for use (使用基準) for this additive, so it is not restricted there to particular foods or amounts. Compositional specifications for this additive, in the same Notification, are not imported and are not shown here; nor are the general rules in F 添加物一般, which apply to every additive.

Regulations for Enforcement of the Food Sanitation Act (MHW Ordinance No. 23 of 1948), Appended Table 1retrieved 2026-10-18
South KoreaMinistry of Food and Drug SafetyPermitted, with conditions
Designated food additive: Standards and Specifications for Food Additives, Part III, 1. …

Designated food additive: Standards and Specifications for Food Additives, Part III, 1. 일반식품첨가물 (general food additives), 제삼인산칼륨 (“Potassium Phosphate, Tribasic”, the English the Code prints beside it); the Code marks it as also usable as a nutrient fortifier; 3. 영양강화제 (nutrient fortifiers), 제삼인산칼륨; nutrient: 인(P); the Code marks it as also usable as a general food additive; 3. 영양강화제 (nutrient fortifiers), 제삼인산칼륨; nutrient: 칼륨(K); the Code marks it as also usable as a general food additive. Main use (주용도) of 제삼인산칼륨: 산도조절제, 팽창제. Standard for use (사용기준) of 제삼인산칼륨: (1) [to be used under the general standard for use in II. 2. 1), the minimum amount that achieves the technical effect, with no limit set for this additive in particular] “II. 2. 1)의 규정에 따라 사용하여야 한다.” The Korean is the standard as published. There is no official English translation of the current Code (the English version on MFDS’s website is the 2020 edition and has no legal effect); the English in square brackets is this site’s description of what each sentence does, not a translation of the foods or the levels. Compositional specifications (Part IV) are not imported, nor are the general standards in Part II, which apply to every additive.

Standards and Specifications for Food Additives (식품첨가물의 기준 및 규격), MFDS Notification, Part III (Standards for use, by item)retrieved 2026-10-18
United StatesFood and Drug AdministrationNot listedDoes not appear on this jurisdiction’s permitted list. That is not the same as being prohibited.
Codex AlimentariusCodex Alimentarius Commission / JECFAPermitted, with conditions

108 food categories

highest permitted level 44,000 mg/kg

Show every food category and its notes
  • 01.1.1 Fluid Milk (plain) — 1,500 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 227 For use in sterilized and UHT treated milks only.
  • 01.1.2 Other Fluid Milk (plain) — 2,200 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 364 Singly or in combination.
    • Note 411 Except for use in lactose reduced milks at 500 mg/kg.
  • 01.1.3 Fluid Buttermilk (plain) — 1,500 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 227 For use in sterilized and UHT treated milks only.
    • Note 397 For use at 1000 mg/kg in non-UHT and non-sterilised buttermilk.
  • 01.1.4 Flavoured Fluid Milk Drinks — 1,500 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 364 Singly or in combination.
    • Note 610 Except for use in products conforming to the Standard for Fermented Milks (CXS 243-2003): sodium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 339(i)), disodium hydrogen phosphate (INS 339(ii)), trisodium phosphate (INS 339(iii)), potassium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 340(i)), dipotassium hydrogen phosphate (INS 340(ii)), tripotassium phosphate (INS 340(iii)), calcium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 341(i)), calcium hydrogen phosphate (INS 341(ii)), tricalcium phosphate (INS 341(iii)), ammonium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 342(i)), diammonium hydrogen phosphate (INS 342(ii)), magnesium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 343(i)), magnesium hydrogen phosphate (INS 343(ii)), trimagnesium phosphate (INS 343(iii)), Disodium diphosphate (INS 450(i)), trisodium diphosphate (INS 450(ii)), tetrasodium diphosphate (INS 450(iii)), tetrapotassium diphosphate (INS 450(v)), dicalcium diphosphate (INS 450(vi)), calcium dihydrogen diphosphate (INS 450(vii)), magnesium dihydrogen diphosphate (INS 450(ix)), pentasodium triphosphate (INS 451(i)), pentapotassium triphosphate (INS 451(ii)), sodium polyphosphate (INS 452(i)), potassium polyphosphate (INS 452(ii)), sodium calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iii)), calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iv)), ammonium polyphosphate (INS 452(v)) and bone phosphate (INS 542), as stabilizers and/or thickeners, singly or in combination, at 1000 mg/kg as phosphorous.
  • 01.2 Fermented and renneted milk products (plain), — 1,000 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 610 Except for use in products conforming to the Standard for Fermented Milks (CXS 243-2003): sodium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 339(i)), disodium hydrogen phosphate (INS 339(ii)), trisodium phosphate (INS 339(iii)), potassium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 340(i)), dipotassium hydrogen phosphate (INS 340(ii)), tripotassium phosphate (INS 340(iii)), calcium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 341(i)), calcium hydrogen phosphate (INS 341(ii)), tricalcium phosphate (INS 341(iii)), ammonium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 342(i)), diammonium hydrogen phosphate (INS 342(ii)), magnesium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 343(i)), magnesium hydrogen phosphate (INS 343(ii)), trimagnesium phosphate (INS 343(iii)), Disodium diphosphate (INS 450(i)), trisodium diphosphate (INS 450(ii)), tetrasodium diphosphate (INS 450(iii)), tetrapotassium diphosphate (INS 450(v)), dicalcium diphosphate (INS 450(vi)), calcium dihydrogen diphosphate (INS 450(vii)), magnesium dihydrogen diphosphate (INS 450(ix)), pentasodium triphosphate (INS 451(i)), pentapotassium triphosphate (INS 451(ii)), sodium polyphosphate (INS 452(i)), potassium polyphosphate (INS 452(ii)), sodium calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iii)), calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iv)), ammonium polyphosphate (INS 452(v)) and bone phosphate (INS 542), as stabilizers and/or thickeners, singly or in combination, at 1000 mg/kg as phosphorous.
    • Note 635 Except for use in plain fermented milks and drinks based on fermented milk that are not heat- treated, conforming to the Standard for Fermented Milks (CXS 243-2003): for use in reconstitution and recombination.
  • 01.3.1 Condensed milk (plain) — 880 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 565 Except for use in products conforming to the Standards for Evaporated Milks (CXS 281-1971) and Sweetened Condensed Milks (CXS 282-1971): phosphoric acid (INS 338), sodium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 339(i)), disodium hydrogen phosphate (INS 339(ii)), trisodium phosphate (INS 339(iii)), potassium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 340(i)), dipotassium hydrogen phosphate (INS 340(ii)), tripotassium phosphate (INS 340(iii)), calcium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 341(i)), calcium hydrogen phosphate (INS 341(ii)), tricalcium phosphate (INS 341(iii)), ammonium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 342(i)), diammonium hydrogen phosphate (INS 342(ii)), magnesium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 343(i)), magnesium hydrogen phosphate (INS 343(ii)), trimagnesium phosphate (INS343(iii)), disodium diphosphate (INS 450(i)), trisodium diphosphate (INS 450(ii)), tetrasodium diphosphate (INS 450(iii)), tetrapotassium diphosphate (INS 450(v)), dicalcium diphosphate (INS 450(vi), calcium dihydrogen diphosphate (INS 450(vii)), magnesium dihydrogen diphosphate (INS 450 (ix)), pentasodium triphosphate (INS 451(i)), pentapotassium triphosphate (INS 451(ii)), sodium polyphosphate (INS 452(i)), potassium polyphosphate (INS 452(ii)), sodium calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iii)), calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iv)), ammonium polyphosphate (INS 452(v)), as acidity regulators only, at 1000 mg/kg as phosphorous, singly or in combination.
  • 01.3.2 Beverage whiteners — 13,000 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 480 Except for use in products conforming to the Standard for a Blend of Evaporated Skimmed Milk and Vegetable Fat (CXS 250-2006) and the Standard for a Blend of Sweetened Condensed Skimmed Milk and Vegetable Fat (CXS 252-2006): sodium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 339(i)), disodium hydrogen phosphate (INS 339(ii)), trisodium phosphate (INS 339(iii)), potassium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 340(i)), dipotassium hydrogen phosphate (INS 340(ii)), tripotassium phosphate (INS 340(iii)), calcium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 341(i)), calcium hydrogen phosphate (INS 341(ii)), tricalcium phosphate (INS 341(iii), disodium diphosphate (INS 450(i)), trisodium diphosphate (INS 450(ii)), tetrasodium diphosphate (INS 450(iii)), tetrapotassium diphosphate (INS 450(v)), dicalcium diphosphate (INS 450(vi)), calcium dihydrogen diphosphate (INS 450(vii)), pentasodium triphosphate (INS 451(i)), pentapotassium triphosphate (INS 451(ii)), sodium polyphosphate (INS 452(i)), potassium polyphosphate (INS 452(ii)), sodium calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iii)), calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iv)), ammonium polyphosphate (INS 452(v)), as acidity regulators only, at 4,400 mg/kg as phosphorus.
  • 01.4 Cream (plain) and the like — 2,200 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 617 Except for use in products conforming to the Standard for Creams and Prepared Creams (CXS 288-1976): sodium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 339(i)), disodium hydrogen phosphate (INS 339(ii)), trisodium phosphate (INS 339(iii)), potassium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 340(i)), dipotassium hydrogen phosphate (INS 340(ii)), tripotassium phosphate (INS 340(iii)), calcium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 341(i)), calcium hydrogen phosphate (INS 341(ii)), tricalcium phosphate (INS 341(iii)), ammonium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 342(i)), diammonium hydrogen phosphate (INS 342(ii)), magnesium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 343(i)), magnesium hydrogen phosphate (INS 343(ii)), trimagnesium phosphate (INS343(iii)), disodium diphosphate (INS 450(i)), trisodium diphosphate (INS 450(ii)), tetrasodium diphosphate (INS 450(iii)), tetrapotassium diphosphate (INS 450(v)), dicalcium diphosphate (INS 450(vi)), calcium dihydrogen diphosphate (INS 450(vii)), magnesium dihydrogen diphosphate (INS 450(ix)), pentasodium triphosphate (INS 451(i)), pentapotassium triphosphate (INS 451(ii)), sodium polyphosphate (INS 452(i)), potassium polyphosphate (INS 452(ii)), sodium calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iii)), calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iv)), ammonium polyphosphate (INS 452(v)) and bone phosphate (INS 542), as stabilizers or thickeners, singly or in combination, at 1,100 mg/kg as phosphorous.
  • 01.5.1 Milk powder and cream powder (plain) — 4,400 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 543 For use in products conforming to the Standards for Milk Powders and Cream Powder (CXS 207-1999) and Edible Casein Products (CXS 290-1995): phosphoric acid (INS 338), sodium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 339(i)), disodium hydrogen phosphate (INS 339(ii)), trisodium phosphate (INS 339(iii)), potassium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 340(i)), dipotassium hydrogen phosphate (INS 340(ii)), tripotassium phosphate (INS 340(iii)), calcium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 341(i)), calcium hydrogen phosphate (INS 341(ii)), tricalcium phosphate (INS 341(iii)), ammonium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 342(i)), diammonium hydrogen phosphate (INS 342(ii)), magnesium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 343(i)), magnesium hydrogen phosphate (INS 343(ii)), trimagnesium phosphate (INS343(iii)), disodium diphosphate (INS 450(i)), trisodium diphosphate (INS 450(ii)), tetrasodium diphosphate (INS 450(iii)), tetrapotassium diphosphate (INS 450(v)), dicalcium diphosphate (INS 450(vi), calcium dihydrogen diphosphate (INS 450(vii)), magnesium dihydrogen diphosphate (INS 450(ix)), pentasodium triphosphate (INS 451(i)), pentapotassium triphosphate (INS 451(ii)), sodium polyphosphate (INS 452(i)), potassium polyphosphate (INS 452(ii)), sodium calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iii)), calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iv)), ammonium polyphosphate (INS 452(v)), as acidity regulators only, singly or in combination at 4,400 mg/kg.
    • Note 548 For use in products conforming to the Standard for Edible Casein Products (CXS 290-1995): phosphoric acid (INS 338), sodium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 339(i)), disodium hydrogen phosphate (INS 339(ii)), trisodium phosphate (INS 339(iii)), potassium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 340(i)), dipotassium hydrogen phosphate (INS 340(ii)), tripotassium phosphate (INS 340(iii)), calcium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 341(i)), calcium hydrogen phosphate (INS 341(ii)), tricalcium phosphate (INS 341(iii)), ammonium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 342(i)), diammonium hydrogen phosphate (INS 342(ii)), magnesium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 343(i)), magnesium hydrogen phosphate (INS 343(ii)), trimagnesium phosphate (INS343(iii)), disodium diphosphate (INS 450(i)), trisodium diphosphate (INS 450(ii)), tetrasodium diphosphate (INS 450(iii)), tetrapotassium diphosphate (INS 450(v)), dicalcium diphosphate (INS 450(vi), calcium dihydrogen diphosphate (INS 450(vii)), magnesium dihydrogen diphosphate (INS 450(ix)), pentasodium triphosphate (INS 451(i)), pentapotassium triphosphate (INS 451(ii)), as acidity regulators only, singly or in combination at 4,400 mg/kg.
    • Note 544 Except for use in products conforming to the Standard for Milk Products and Cream Powder (CXS 207-1999): bone phosphate (INS 542), calcium carbonate (INS 170(i)), calcium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 341(i)), calcium hydrogen phosphate (INS 341(ii)), calcium silicate (INS 552), magnesium carbonate (INS 504(i)), magnesium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 343(i)), magnesium hydrogen phosphate (INS 343(ii)), magnesium oxide (INS 530), magnesium silicate, synthetic (INS 553(i)), silicon dioxide, amorphous (INS 551), talc (INS 553(iii)), tricalcium phosphate (INS 341(iii)), and trimagnesium phosphate (INS 343(iii)) as anticaking agents only, singly or in combination at 10,000 mg/kg.
    • Note 547 Except for use in products conforming to the Standard for Edible Casein Products (CXS 290-1995): sodium polyphosphate (INS 452(i)), potassium polyphosphate (INS 452(ii)), sodium calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iii)), calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iv)), ammonium polyphosphate (INS 452(v)), as acidity regulators only, singly or in combination at 2,200 mg/kg.
  • 01.5.2 Milk and cream powder analogues — 4,400 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 88 As a result of carryover from the ingredient.
    • Note 482 Except for use in products conforming to the Standard for a Blend of Skimmed Milk and Vegetable Fat in Powdered Form (CXS 251-2006): tricalcium phosphate (INS 341(iii)) and trimagnesium phosphate (INS 343(iii)) for use as anticaking agents only.
    • Note 483 Except for use in products conforming to the Standard for a Blend of Skimmed Milk and Vegetable Fat in Powdered Form (CXS 251-2006): sodium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 339(i)), disodium hydrogen phosphate (INS 339(ii)), trisodium phosphate (INS 339(iii)), potassium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 340(i)), dipotassium hydrogen phosphate (INS 340(ii)), tripotassium phosphate (INS 340(iii)), calcium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 341(i)), calcium hydrogen phosphate (INS 341(ii)), disodium diphosphate (INS 450(i)), trisodium diphosphate (INS 450(ii)), tetrasodium diphosphate (INS 450(iii)), tetrapotassium diphosphate (INS 450(v)), dicalcium diphosphate (INS 450(vi)), calcium dihydrogen diphosphate (INS 450(vii)), pentasodium triphosphate (INS 451(i)), pentapotassium triphosphate (INS 451(ii)), sodium polyphosphate (INS 452(i)), potassium polyphosphate (INS 452(ii)), sodium calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iii)), calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iv)), and ammonium polyphosphate (INS 452(v)), as acidity regulators only.
  • 01.6.1 Unripened cheese — 4,400 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 487 Except for use in products conforming to the Group Standard for Unripened Cheese including Fresh Cheese (CXS 221-2001): phosphoric acid (INS338) as acidity regulators at 880 mg/kg as phosphorus, and sodium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 339(i)), disodium hydrogen phosphate (INS 339(ii)), trisodium phosphate (INS 339(iii)), potassium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 340(i)), dipotassium hydrogen phosphate (INS 340(ii)), tripotassium phosphate (INS 340(iii)), calcium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 341(i)), calcium hydrogen phosphate (INS 341(ii)), tricalcium phosphate (INS 341(iii)), disodium diphosphate (INS 450(i)) and trisodium diphosphate (INS 450(ii)), as stabilizers/thickeners at 1540 mg/kg as phosphorus, in cheese mass only.
    • Note 495 Except for use in products conforming to the Standard for Cottage cheese (CXS 273-1968): phosphoric acid (INS338) as acidity regulators at 880 mg/kg as phosphorus, and sodium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 339(i)), disodium hydrogen phosphate (INS 339(ii)), trisodium phosphate (INS 339(iii)), potassium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 340(i)), dipotassium hydrogen phosphate (INS 340(ii)), tripotassium phosphate (INS 340(iii)), calcium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 341(i)), calcium hydrogen phosphate (INS 341(ii)), tricalcium phosphate (INS 341(iii)), ammonium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 342(i)), diammonium hydrogen phosphate (INS 342(ii)), magnesium hydrogen phosphate (INS343(ii)), trimagnesium phosphate (INS 343(iii)), disodium diphosphate (INS 450(i)), tetrasodium diphosphate (INS 450(iii)), tetrapotassium diphosphate (INS 450(v)), dicalcium diphosphate (INS 450(vi)), pentasodium triphosphate (INS 451(i)), pentapotassium triphosphate (INS 451(ii)), sodium polyphosphate (INS 452(i)), potassium polyphosphate (INS 452(ii)), calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iv)), ammonium polyphosphate (INS 452(v)), as stabilizers at 1,300 mg/kg as phosphorus, in cheese mass only.
    • Note 496 Except for use in products conforming to the Standard for Cream cheese (CXS 275-1973): phosphoric acid (INS338) as acidity regulators at 880 mg/kg as phosphorus, and sodium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 339(i)), disodium hydrogen phosphate (INS 339(ii)), trisodium phosphate (INS 339(iii)), potassium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 340(i)), dipotassium hydrogen phosphate (INS 340(ii)), tripotassium phosphate (INS 340(iii)), calcium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 341(i)), calcium hydrogen phosphate (INS 341(ii)), tricalcium phosphate (INS 341(iii)), ammonium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 342(i)), diammonium hydrogen phosphate (INS 342(ii)), magnesium hydrogen phosphate (INS343(ii)), trimagnesium phosphate (INS 343(iii)), disodium diphosphate (INS 450(i)), tetrasodium diphosphate (INS 450(iii)), tetrapotassium diphosphate (INS 450(v)), dicalcium diphosphate (INS 450(vi)), pentasodium triphosphate (INS 451(i)), pentapotassium triphosphate (INS 451(ii)), sodium polyphosphate (INS 452(i)), potassium polyphosphate (INS 452(ii)), calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iv)), ammonium polyphosphate (INS 452(v)), as stabilizers at 4400 mg/kg as phosphorus, in cheese mass only.
    • Note 562 Except for use in products conforming to the Standard for Mozzarella (CXS 262-2006): sodium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 339(i)), disodium hydrogen phosphate (INS 339(ii)), trisodium phosphate (INS 339(iii)), potassium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 340(i)), dipotassium hydrogen phosphate (INS 340(ii)), tripotassium phosphate (INS 340(iii)), calcium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 341(i)), calcium hydrogen phosphate (INS 341(ii)), tricalcium phosphate (INS 341(iii)), ammonium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 342(i)), diammonium hydrogen phosphate (INS 342(ii)), magnesium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 343(i)), magnesium hydrogen phosphate (INS 343(ii)), trimagnesium phosphate (INS 343(iii)), disodium diphosphate (INS 450(i)), trisodium diphosphate (INS 450(ii)), tetrasodium diphosphate (INS 450(iii)), tetrapotassium diphosphate (INS 450(v)), dicalcium diphosphate (INS 450(vi)), calcium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 450(vii)), magnesium dihydrogen diphosphate (INS 450(ix)), pentasodium triphosphate (INS 451(i)), pentapotassium triphosphate (INS 451(ii)), sodium polyphosphate (INS 452(i)), potassium polyphosphate (INS 452(ii)), sodium calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iii)), calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iv)), ammonium polyphosphate (INS 452(v)), as stabilizers at 4400 mg/kg as phosphorus, singly or in combination, in cheese mass only.
    • Note 564 Except for use in products conforming to the Standard for Mozzarella (CXS 262-2006): phosphoric acid (INS 338) sodium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 339(i)), disodium hydrogen phosphate (INS 339(ii)), trisodium phosphate (INS 339(iii)), potassium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 340(i)), dipotassium hydrogen phosphate (INS 340(ii)), tripotassium phosphate (INS 340(iii)), calcium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 341(i)), calcium hydrogen phosphate (INS 341(ii)), tricalcium phosphate (INS 341(iii)), ammonium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 342(i)), diammonium hydrogen phosphate (INS 342(ii)), magnesium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 343(i)), magnesium hydrogen phosphate (INS 343(ii)), trimagnesium phosphate (INS343(iii)), disodium diphosphate (INS 450(i)), trisodium diphosphate (INS 450(ii)), tetrasodium diphosphate (INS 450(iii)), tetrapotassium diphosphate (INS 450(v)), dicalcium diphosphate (INS 450(vi), calcium dihydrogen diphosphate (INS 450(vii)), magnesium dihydrogen diphosphate (INS 450 (ix)), pentasodium triphosphate (INS 451(i)), pentapotassium triphosphate (INS 451(ii)), sodium polyphosphate (INS 452(i)), potassium polyphosphate (INS 452(ii)), sodium calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iii)), calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iv)), ammonium polyphosphate (INS 452(v)), as acidity regulators at 880 mg/kg as phosphorus, singly or in combination, in cheese mass only.
  • 01.6.4 Processed cheese — 9,000 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
  • 01.6.5 Cheese analogues — 9,000 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
  • 01.7 Dairy-based desserts (e.g. pudding, fruit or flavoured yoghurt) — 1,500 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 610 Except for use in products conforming to the Standard for Fermented Milks (CXS 243-2003): sodium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 339(i)), disodium hydrogen phosphate (INS 339(ii)), trisodium phosphate (INS 339(iii)), potassium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 340(i)), dipotassium hydrogen phosphate (INS 340(ii)), tripotassium phosphate (INS 340(iii)), calcium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 341(i)), calcium hydrogen phosphate (INS 341(ii)), tricalcium phosphate (INS 341(iii)), ammonium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 342(i)), diammonium hydrogen phosphate (INS 342(ii)), magnesium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 343(i)), magnesium hydrogen phosphate (INS 343(ii)), trimagnesium phosphate (INS 343(iii)), Disodium diphosphate (INS 450(i)), trisodium diphosphate (INS 450(ii)), tetrasodium diphosphate (INS 450(iii)), tetrapotassium diphosphate (INS 450(v)), dicalcium diphosphate (INS 450(vi)), calcium dihydrogen diphosphate (INS 450(vii)), magnesium dihydrogen diphosphate (INS 450(ix)), pentasodium triphosphate (INS 451(i)), pentapotassium triphosphate (INS 451(ii)), sodium polyphosphate (INS 452(i)), potassium polyphosphate (INS 452(ii)), sodium calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iii)), calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iv)), ammonium polyphosphate (INS 452(v)) and bone phosphate (INS 542), as stabilizers and/or thickeners, singly or in combination, at 1000 mg/kg as phosphorous.
  • 01.8.1 Liquid whey and whey products, excluding whey cheeses — 880 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 228 Except for use to stabilize higher protein liquid whey used for further processing into whey protein concentrates at 1 320 mg/kg.
  • 01.8.2 Dried whey and whey products, excluding whey cheeses — 4,400 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note XS331 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dairy Permeate Powders (CXS 331-2017).
  • 02.2.1 Butter — 880 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 34 On the anhydrous basis.
  • 02.2.2 Fat spreads, dairy fat spreads and blended spreads — 2,200 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 530 Except for use in products conforming to the Standard for Spreads and Blended Spreads (CXS 256-2007): phosphoric acid (INS 338), sodium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 339(i)), disodium hydrogen phosphate (INS 339(ii)), trisodium phosphate (INS 339(iii)), potassium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 340(i)), dipotassium hydrogen phosphate (INS 340(ii)), tripotassium phosphate (INS 340(iii)), calcium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 341(i)), calcium hydrogen phosphate (INS 341(ii)), tricalcium phosphate (INS 341(iii), ammonium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 342(i)), diammonium hydrogen phosphate (INS 342(ii)), magnesium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 343(i)), magnesium hydrogen phosphate (INS 343(ii)), trimagnesium phosphate (INS 343(iii)), disodium diphosphate (INS 450(i)), trisodium diphosphate (INS 450(ii)), tetrasodium diphosphate (INS 450(iii)), tetrapotassium diphosphate (INS 450(v)), dicalcium diphosphate (INS 450(vi)), calcium dihydrogen diphosphate (INS 450(vii)), magnesium dihydrogen diphosphate (INS 450(ix)), pentasodium triphosphate (INS 451(i)), pentapotassium triphosphate (INS 451(ii)), sodium polyphosphate (INS 452(i)), potassium polyphosphate (INS 452(ii)), sodium calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iii)), calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iv)), ammonium polyphosphate (INS 452(v)), as acidity regulators at 1000 mg/kg as phosphorus.
    • Note 554 Except for use in products conforming to the Standard for Dairy Fat Spreads (CXS 253-2006): sodium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 339(i)), disodium hydrogen phosphate (INS 339(ii)), trisodium phosphate (INS 339(iii)), potassium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 340(i)), dipotassium hydrogen phosphate (INS 340(ii)), tripotassium phosphate (INS 340(iii)), calcium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 341(i)), calcium hydrogen phosphate (INS 341(ii)), tricalcium phosphate (INS 341(iii)), ammonium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 342(i)), diammonium hydrogen phosphate (INS 342(ii)), magnesium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 343(i)), magnesium hydrogen phosphate (INS 343(ii)), trimagnesium phosphate (INS343(iii)), Disodium diphosphate (INS 450(i)), trisodium diphosphate (INS 450(ii)), tetrasodium diphosphate (INS 450(iii)), tetrapotassium diphosphate (INS 450(v)), dicalcium phosphate (INS 450(vi), calcium dihydrogen diphosphate (INS 450(vii)), magnesium dihydrogen diphosphate (INS 450(ix)), pentasodium triphosphate (INS 451(i)), pentapotassium triphosphate (INS 451(ii)), sodium polyphosphate (INS 452(i)), potassium polyphosphate (INS 452(ii)), sodium calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iii)), calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iv)), ammonium polyphosphate (INS 452(v)), as stabilizers and/or thickeners only, singly or in combination for dairy fat spreads with less than 70% milk fat content only, at 880 mg/kg.
    • Note 555 Except for use in products conforming to the Standard for Dairy Fat Spreads (CXS 253-2006): phosphoric acid (INS 338), sodium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 339(i)), disodium hydrogen phosphate (INS 339(ii)), trisodium phosphate (INS 339(iii)), potassium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 340(i)), dipotassium hydrogen phosphate (INS 340(ii)), tripotassium phosphate (INS 340(iii)), calcium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 341(i)), calcium hydrogen phosphate (INS 341(ii)), tricalcium phosphate (INS 341(iii)), ammonium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 342(i)), diammonium hydrogen phosphate (INS 342(ii)), magnesium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 343(i)), magnesium hydrogen phosphate (INS 343(ii)), trimagnesium phosphate (INS343(iii)), disodium diphosphate (INS 450(i)), trisodium diphosphate (INS 450(ii)), tetrasodium diphosphate (INS 450(iii)), tetrapotassium diphosphate (INS 450(v)), dicalcium phosphate (INS 450(vi), calcium dihydrogen diphosphate (INS 450(vii)), magnesium dihydrogen diphosphate (INS 450(ix)), pentasodium triphosphate (INS 451(i)), pentapotassium triphosphate (INS 451(ii)), sodium polyphosphate (INS 452(i)), potassium polyphosphate (INS 452(ii)), sodium calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iii)), calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iv)), ammonium polyphosphate (INS 452(v)), for use as acidity regulators only, singly or in combination at 880 mg/kg.
  • 02.3 Fat emulsions mainly of type oil-in-water, including mixed and/or flavoured products based on fat emulsions — 2,200 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
  • 02.4 Fat-based desserts excluding dairy-based dessert products of food category 01.7 — 1,500 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
  • 03.0 Edible ices, including sherbet and sorbet — 7,500 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
  • 04.1.2.10 Fermented fruit products — 2,200 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 636 Except for use in products conforming to the Standard for Pickled Fruits and Vegetables (CXS 260-2007): phosphoric acid (INS 338), sodium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 339(i)), disodium hydrogen phosphate (INS 339(ii)), trisodium phosphate (INS 339(iii)), potassium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 340(i)), dipotassium hydrogen phosphate (INS 340(ii)), tripotassium phosphate (INS 340(iii)), calcium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 341(i)), calcium hydrogen phosphate (INS 341(ii)), tricalcium phosphate (INS 341(iii)), ammonium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 342(i)), diammonium hydrogen phosphate (INS 342(ii)), magnesium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 343(i)), magnesium hydrogen phosphate (INS 343(ii)), trimagnesium phosphate (INS 343(iii)), disodium diphosphate (INS 450(i)), trisodium diphosphate (INS 450(ii)), tetrasodium diphosphate (INS 450(iii)), tetrapotassium diphosphate (INS 450(v)), dicalcium diphosphate (INS 450(vi)), calcium dihydrogen diphosphate (INS 450(vii)), magnesium dihydrogen diphosphate (INS 450(ix)), pentasodium triphosphate (INS 451(i)), pentapotassium triphosphate (INS 451(ii)), sodium polyphosphate (INS 452(i)), potassium polyphosphate (INS452(ii)), sodium calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iii)), calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iv)), ammonium polyphosphate (INS 452(v)), as acidity regulators, antioxidants, firming agents, preservatives, sequestrants or stabilizers, singly or in combination.
  • 04.1.2.11 Fruit fillings for pastries — 1,500 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
  • 04.1.2.3 Fruit in vinegar, oil, or brine — 2,200 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 636 Except for use in products conforming to the Standard for Pickled Fruits and Vegetables (CXS 260-2007): phosphoric acid (INS 338), sodium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 339(i)), disodium hydrogen phosphate (INS 339(ii)), trisodium phosphate (INS 339(iii)), potassium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 340(i)), dipotassium hydrogen phosphate (INS 340(ii)), tripotassium phosphate (INS 340(iii)), calcium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 341(i)), calcium hydrogen phosphate (INS 341(ii)), tricalcium phosphate (INS 341(iii)), ammonium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 342(i)), diammonium hydrogen phosphate (INS 342(ii)), magnesium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 343(i)), magnesium hydrogen phosphate (INS 343(ii)), trimagnesium phosphate (INS 343(iii)), disodium diphosphate (INS 450(i)), trisodium diphosphate (INS 450(ii)), tetrasodium diphosphate (INS 450(iii)), tetrapotassium diphosphate (INS 450(v)), dicalcium diphosphate (INS 450(vi)), calcium dihydrogen diphosphate (INS 450(vii)), magnesium dihydrogen diphosphate (INS 450(ix)), pentasodium triphosphate (INS 451(i)), pentapotassium triphosphate (INS 451(ii)), sodium polyphosphate (INS 452(i)), potassium polyphosphate (INS452(ii)), sodium calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iii)), calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iv)), ammonium polyphosphate (INS 452(v)), as acidity regulators, antioxidants, firming agents, preservatives, sequestrants or stabilizers, singly or in combination.
  • 04.1.2.6 Fruit-based spreads (e.g. chutney) excluding products of food category — 1,100 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note XS160 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Mango Chutney (CODEX STAN 160-1987).
  • 04.1.2.7 Candied fruit — 10 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
  • 04.1.2.8 Fruit preparations, including pulp, purees, fruit toppings and coconut milk — 350 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note XS314R Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Date Paste (CODEX STAN 314R-2013).
  • 04.1.2.9 Fruit-based desserts, incl. fruit-flavoured water-based desserts — 1,500 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
  • 04.2.1.2 Surface-treated fresh vegetables, (including mushrooms and fungi, roots and tubers, pulses and legumes, and aloe vera), seaweeds and nuts and seeds — 1,760 mg/kg
    • Note 16 For use in glaze, coatings or decorations for fruit, vegetables, meat or fish only.
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
  • 04.2.1.3 Peeled, cut or shredded fresh vegetables, (including mushrooms and fungi, roots and tubers, pulses and legumes, and aloe vera), seaweeds and nuts and seeds — 5,600 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 76 For use in potatoes.
  • 04.2.2.1 Frozen vegetables (including mushrooms and fungi, roots and tubers, pulses and legumes, and aloe vera), seaweeds and nuts and seeds — 5,000 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 76 For use in potatoes.
    • Note 637 Except for use in quick frozen French fried potatoes conforming to the Standard for Quick Frozen Vegetables (CXS 320-2015): phosphoric acid (INS 338), sodium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 339(i)), disodium hydrogen phosphate (INS 339(ii)), trisodium phosphate (INS 339(iii)), potassium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 340(i)), dipotassium hydrogen phosphate (INS 340(ii)), tripotassium phosphate (INS 340(iii)), calcium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 341(i)), disodium diphosphate (INS 450(i)), trisodium diphosphate (INS 450(ii)), tetrasodium diphosphate (INS 450(iii)), tetrapotassium diphosphate (INS 450(v)), dicalcium diphosphate (INS 450(vi)), calcium dihydrogen diphosphate (INS 450(vii)), pentasodium triphosphate (INS 451(i)), pentapotassium triphosphate (INS 451(ii)), sodium polyphosphate (INS 452(i)), potassium polyphosphate (INS 452(ii)), sodium calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iii)), calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iv)), ammonium polyphosphate (INS 452(v)), as sequestrants, singly or in combination.
  • 04.2.2.2 Dried vegetables (including mushrooms and fungi, roots and tubers, pulses and legumes, and aloe vera), seaweeds, and nuts and seeds — 5,000 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 76 For use in potatoes.
    • Note 613 Except for products conforming to the Regional Standard for Laver Products (CXS 323R-2017), only for use in Seasoned Laver Products.
    • Note XS336R Excluding products conforming to the Regional Standard for kava products for use as a beverage when mixed with water (North America and South West Pacific) (CXS 336R-2020).
  • 04.2.2.3 Vegetables (including mushrooms and fungi, roots and tubers, pulses and legumes, and aloe vera), and seaweeds in vinegar, oil, brine, or soybean sauce — 2,200 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 638 Except for use in products conforming to the Standard for Table Olives (CXS 66-1981): phosphoric acid (INS 338), sodium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 339(i)), disodium hydrogen phosphate (INS 339(ii)), trisodium phosphate (INS 339(iii)), potassium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 340(i)), dipotassium hydrogen phosphate (INS 340(ii)), tripotassium phosphate (INS 340(iii)), calcium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 341(i)), calcium hydrogen phosphate (INS 341(ii)), tricalcium phosphate (INS 341(iii)), ammonium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 342(i)), diammonium hydrogen phosphate (INS 342(ii)), magnesium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 343(i)), magnesium hydrogen phosphate (INS 343(ii)), trimagnesium phosphate (INS 343(iii)), disodium diphosphate (INS 450(i)), trisodium diphosphate (INS 450(ii)), tetrasodium diphosphate (INS 450(iii)), magnesium dihydrogen diphosphate (INS450(ix)), tetrapotassium diphosphate (INS 450(v)), dicalcium diphosphate (INS 450(vi)), calcium dihydrogen diphosphate (INS 450(vii)), pentasodium triphosphate (INS 451(i)), pentapotassium triphosphate (INS 451(ii)), sodium polyphosphate (INS 452(i)), potassium polyphosphate (INS 452(ii)), sodium calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iii)), calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iv)), and ammonium polyphosphate (INS 452(v)), as acidity regulators, antioxidants, firming agents or preservatives; and INS 339(i)-(iii), 340 (i)-(iii), 341 (i)-(iii), 342 (i)-(ii), 343 (i)-(iii), 450 (i)-(iii), (v)-(vi), 451 (i)-(ii) and 452 (i)-(ii), (iv)-(v) as thickeners in table olives with stuffing only.
    • Note 636 Except for use in products conforming to the Standard for Pickled Fruits and Vegetables (CXS 260-2007): phosphoric acid (INS 338), sodium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 339(i)), disodium hydrogen phosphate (INS 339(ii)), trisodium phosphate (INS 339(iii)), potassium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 340(i)), dipotassium hydrogen phosphate (INS 340(ii)), tripotassium phosphate (INS 340(iii)), calcium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 341(i)), calcium hydrogen phosphate (INS 341(ii)), tricalcium phosphate (INS 341(iii)), ammonium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 342(i)), diammonium hydrogen phosphate (INS 342(ii)), magnesium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 343(i)), magnesium hydrogen phosphate (INS 343(ii)), trimagnesium phosphate (INS 343(iii)), disodium diphosphate (INS 450(i)), trisodium diphosphate (INS 450(ii)), tetrasodium diphosphate (INS 450(iii)), tetrapotassium diphosphate (INS 450(v)), dicalcium diphosphate (INS 450(vi)), calcium dihydrogen diphosphate (INS 450(vii)), magnesium dihydrogen diphosphate (INS 450(ix)), pentasodium triphosphate (INS 451(i)), pentapotassium triphosphate (INS 451(ii)), sodium polyphosphate (INS 452(i)), potassium polyphosphate (INS452(ii)), sodium calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iii)), calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iv)), ammonium polyphosphate (INS 452(v)), as acidity regulators, antioxidants, firming agents, preservatives, sequestrants or stabilizers, singly or in combination.
  • 04.2.2.4 Canned or bottled (pasteurized) or retort pouch vegetables (including mushrooms and fungi, roots and tubers, pulses and legumes, and aloe vera), and seaweeds — 2,200 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note XS57 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Processed Tomato Concentrates (CODEX STAN 57-1981).
    • Note XS257R Excluding products conforming to the Codex Regional Standard for Canned Humus with Tehena (CODEX STAN 257R-2007).
    • Note XS258R Excluding products conforming to the Regional Standard for Canned Foul Medames (CXS 258R-2007).
  • 04.2.2.5 Vegetable (including mushrooms and fungi, roots and tubers, pulses and legumes, and aloe vera), seaweed, and nut and seed purees and spreads (e.g. peanut butter) — 2,200 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 76 For use in potatoes.
    • Note XS57 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Processed Tomato Concentrates (CODEX STAN 57-1981).
  • 04.2.2.6 Vegetable (including mushrooms and fungi, roots and tubers, pulses and legumes, and aloe vera), seaweed, and nut and seed pulps and preparations (e.g. vegetable desserts and sauces, candied vegetables) other than food category 04.2.2.5 — 2,200 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note XS57 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Processed Tomato Concentrates (CODEX STAN 57-1981).
    • Note XS259R Excluding products conforming to the Codex Regional Standard for Tehena (CODEX STAN 259R-2007).
    • Note XS308R Excluding products conforming to the Regional Standard for Harissa (Red Hot Pepper Paste) (CXS 308R-2011).
  • 04.2.2.7 Fermented vegetable (including mushrooms and fungi, roots and tubers, pulses and legumes, and aloe vera) and seaweed products, excluding fermented soybean products of food categories 06.8.6, 06.8.7, 12.9.1, — 2,200 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 572 Except for use in products conforming to the Standard for Gochujang (CXS 294-2009): Sodium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 339(i)), Disodium hydrogen phosphate (INS 339(ii)), Potassium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 340(i)), Dipotassium hydrogen phosphate (340(ii)), Sodium polyphosphate (INS 452(i)), and Potassium polyphosphate (INS 453(ii)) only at 5000 mg/kg, singly or in combination.
    • Note 636 Except for use in products conforming to the Standard for Pickled Fruits and Vegetables (CXS 260-2007): phosphoric acid (INS 338), sodium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 339(i)), disodium hydrogen phosphate (INS 339(ii)), trisodium phosphate (INS 339(iii)), potassium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 340(i)), dipotassium hydrogen phosphate (INS 340(ii)), tripotassium phosphate (INS 340(iii)), calcium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 341(i)), calcium hydrogen phosphate (INS 341(ii)), tricalcium phosphate (INS 341(iii)), ammonium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 342(i)), diammonium hydrogen phosphate (INS 342(ii)), magnesium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 343(i)), magnesium hydrogen phosphate (INS 343(ii)), trimagnesium phosphate (INS 343(iii)), disodium diphosphate (INS 450(i)), trisodium diphosphate (INS 450(ii)), tetrasodium diphosphate (INS 450(iii)), tetrapotassium diphosphate (INS 450(v)), dicalcium diphosphate (INS 450(vi)), calcium dihydrogen diphosphate (INS 450(vii)), magnesium dihydrogen diphosphate (INS 450(ix)), pentasodium triphosphate (INS 451(i)), pentapotassium triphosphate (INS 451(ii)), sodium polyphosphate (INS 452(i)), potassium polyphosphate (INS452(ii)), sodium calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iii)), calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iv)), ammonium polyphosphate (INS 452(v)), as acidity regulators, antioxidants, firming agents, preservatives, sequestrants or stabilizers, singly or in combination.
  • 04.2.2.8 Cooked or fried vegetables (including mushrooms and fungi, roots and tubers, pulses and legumes, and aloe vera), and seaweeds — 2,200 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 76 For use in potatoes.
    • Note 613 Except for products conforming to the Regional Standard for Laver Products (CXS 323R-2017), only for use in Seasoned Laver Products.
    • Note XS334R Excluding products conforming to the Regional Standard for fermented cooked Cassava-based products (Africa) (CXS 334R-2020).
  • 05.1.1 Cocoa mixes (powders) and cocoa mass/cake — 1,100 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 97 On the final cocoa and chocolate product basis.
  • 05.1.3 Cocoa-based spreads, incl. fillings — 880 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note XS86 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Cocoa Butter (CODEX STAN 86-1981).
  • 05.1.4 Cocoa and chocolate products — 1,100 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
  • 05.1.5 Imitation chocolate, chocolate substitute products — 2,200 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
  • 05.2 Confectionery including hard and soft candy, nougats, etc. other than food categories 05.1, 05.3, and 05.4 — 2,200 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note XS309R Excluding products conforming to the Codex Regional Standard for Halawa Tehenia (CODEX STAN 309R-211).
  • 05.3 Chewing gum — 44,000 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
  • 05.4 Decorations (e.g. for fine bakery wares), toppings (non-fruit), and sweet sauces — 1,500 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
  • 06.2.1 Flours — 2,500 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 225 Except for use in self-raising flour at 12,000 mg/kg.
    • Note 469 For use in products conforming to the Standard for Wheat Flour (CXS 152-1985) as a flour treatment agent: calcium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 341(i)), calcium hydrogen phosphate (INS 341(ii)), tricalcium phosphate (INS 341(iii)), ammonium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 342(i)) and diammonium hydrogen phosphate (INS 342(ii)) only.
    • Note 640 Except for use in products conforming to the Regional Standard for Edible Sago Flour (Asia) (CXS 301R-2011): calcium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 341(i)), calcium hydrogen phosphate (INS 341(ii)), tricalcium phosphate (INS 341(iii)), ammonium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 342(i)) and diammonium hydrogen phosphate (INS 342(ii)) as flour treatment agents.
  • 06.3 Breakfast cereals, including rolled oats — 2,200 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
  • 06.4.1 Fresh pastas and noodles and like products — 2,500 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 211 For use in noodles only.
  • 06.4.2 Dried pastas and noodles and like products — 900 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 211 For use in noodles only.
  • 06.4.3 Pre-cooked pastas and noodles and like products — 2,500 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 211 For use in noodles only.
    • Note 475 Except in products conforming to the Standard for Instant Noodles (CXS 249-2006): sodium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 339(i)), disodium hydrogen phosphate (INS 339(ii)), trisodium phosphate (INS 339(iii)), potassium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 340(i)), dipotassium hydrogen phosphate (INS 340(ii)), tripotassium phosphate (INS 340(iii)), calcium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 341(i)), calcium hydrogen phosphate (INS 341(ii)), tricalcium phosphate (INS 341(iii)), disodium diphosphate (INS 450(i)), trisodium phosphate INS 450(ii), tetrasodium diphosphate (INS 450(iii)), tetrapotassium diphosphate (INS 450(v)), calcium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 450(vii)), pentasodium triphosphate (INS 451(i)), pentapotassium triphosphate INS 451(ii), sodium polyphosphate (INS 452(i)), potassium polyphosphate (INS 452(ii)), sodium calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iii)), calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iv)), and ammonium polyphosphate (INS 452(v)) for use only as humectants at 2,000 mg/kg, singly or in combination, as phosphorus.
    • Note XS364R Excluding use in products conforming to the Regional standard for quick-frozen dumplings (CXS 364R-2026).
  • 06.5 Cereal and starch based desserts (e.g. rice pudding, tapioca pudding) — 7,000 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
  • 06.6 Batters (e.g. for breading or batters for fish or poultry) — 5,600 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
  • 06.8.1 Soybean-based beverages — 1,300 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 647 Except for use in composite/ flavoured soybean beverages and soybean-based beverages conforming to the Regional Standard for Non-Fermented Soybean Products (Asia) (CXS 322R-2015): phosphoric acid (INS 338), sodium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 339(i)), disodium hydrogen phosphate (INS 339(ii)), trisodium phosphate (INS 339(iii)), potassium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 340(i)), dipotassium hydrogen phosphate (INS 340(ii)), tripotassium phosphate (INS 340(iii)), calcium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 341(i)), calcium hydrogen phosphate (INS 341(ii)), tricalcium phosphate (INS 341(iii)), ammonium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 342(i)), diammonium hydrogen phosphate (INS 342(ii)), magnesium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 343(i)), magnesium hydrogen phosphate (INS 343(ii)), trimagnesium phosphate (INS 343(iii)), Disodium diphosphate (INS 450(i)), trisodium diphosphate (INS 450(ii)), tetrasodium diphosphate (INS 450(iii)), tetrapotassium diphosphate (INS 450(v)), dicalcium diphosphate (INS 450(vi)), calcium dihydrogen diphosphate (INS 450(vii)), magnesium dihydrogen diphosphate (INS 450(ix)), pentasodium triphosphate (INS 451(i)), pentapotassium triphosphate (INS 451(ii)), sodium polyphosphate (INS 452(i)), potassium polyphosphate (INS 452(ii)), sodium calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iii)), calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iv)) and ammonium polyphosphate (INS 452(v)) as acidity regulators, INS 338 as an antioxidant, INS339(i)-(iii), 340(i)-(iii), 341(iii), 450(i)-(iii),(v)-(vii), 451(i)-(ii), 452(i)-(v) and bone phosphate (INS 542) as emulsifiers, 339(i)-(iii), 340(i)-(iii), 341(i)-(iii), 342(i)-(ii), 343(i)-(iii), 450(i)-(iii),(v)-(vii),(ix), 451(i)- (iii), 452(i)-(v), 542 as stabilizers, singly or in combination.
  • 06.8.3 Soybean curd (tofu) — 100 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 649 Except for use in semisolid soybean curd and soybean curd conforming to the Regional Standard for Non-Fermented Soybean Products (Asia) (CXS 322R-2015): phosphoric acid (INS 338), sodium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 339(i)), disodium hydrogen phosphate (INS 339(ii)), trisodium phosphate (INS 339(iii)), potassium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 340(i)), dipotassium hydrogen phosphate (INS 340(ii)), tripotassium phosphate (INS 340(iii)), calcium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 341(i)), calcium hydrogen phosphate (INS 341(ii)), tricalcium phosphate (INS 341(iii)), ammonium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 342(i)), diammonium hydrogen phosphate (INS 342(ii)), magnesium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 343(i)), magnesium hydrogen phosphate (INS 343(ii)), trimagnesium phosphate (INS 343(iii)), Disodium diphosphate (INS 450(i)), trisodium diphosphate (INS 450(ii)), tetrasodium diphosphate (INS 450(iii)), tetrapotassium diphosphate (INS 450(v)), dicalcium diphosphate (INS 450(vi)), calcium dihydrogen diphosphate (INS 450(vii)), magnesium dihydrogen diphosphate (INS 450(ix)), pentasodium triphosphate (INS 451(i)), pentapotassium triphosphate (INS 451(ii)), sodium polyphosphate (INS 452(i)), potassium polyphosphate (INS 452(ii)), sodium calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iii)), calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iv)) and ammonium polyphosphate (INS 452(v)) as acidity regulators, and INS 341(i)-(iii) and INS 450(vi) as firming agents, and for use in soybean curd conforming to the Regional Standard for Non-Fermented Soybean Products (Asia) (CXS 322R-2015): INS 339(i)-(iii), 340(i)-(iii), 341(i)-(iii), 342(i)-(ii), 343(i)-(iii), 450(i)-(iii), (v)-(vii) and (ix), 451(i)-(ii), 452(i)- (v) and 542 as stabilizers.
  • 07.1.1.2 Soda breads — 9,300 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 229 For use as a flour treatment agent, raising agent or leavening agent only.
  • 07.1.2 Crackers, excluding sweet crackers — 9,300 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 229 For use as a flour treatment agent, raising agent or leavening agent only.
  • 07.1.3 Other ordinary bakery products (e.g. bagels, pita, English muffins) — 9,300 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 229 For use as a flour treatment agent, raising agent or leavening agent only.
  • 07.1.4 Bread-type products, including bread stuffing and bread crumbs — 9,300 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 229 For use as a flour treatment agent, raising agent or leavening agent only.
  • 07.1.5 Steamed breads and buns — 9,300 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 229 For use as a flour treatment agent, raising agent or leavening agent only.
  • 07.1.6 Mixes for bread and ordinary bakery wares — 9,300 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 229 For use as a flour treatment agent, raising agent or leavening agent only.
  • 07.2 Fine bakery wares (sweet, salty, savoury) and mixes — 9,300 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 229 For use as a flour treatment agent, raising agent or leavening agent only.
  • 08.2.1 Non-heat treated processed meat, poultry, and game products in whole pieces or cuts — 2,200 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
  • 08.2.2 Heat-treated processed meat, poultry, and game products in whole pieces or cuts — 1,320 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 289 For use of sodium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 339(i)), disodium hydrogen phosphate (INS 339(ii)), trisodium phosphate (INS 339(iii)), potassium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 340(i)), dipotassium hydrogen phosphate (INS 340(ii)), tripotassium phosphate (INS 340(iii)), calcium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 341(i)), calcium hydrogen phosphate (INS 341(ii)), tricalcium phosphate (INS 341(iii), disodium diphosphate (INS 450(i)), trisodium diphosphate (INS 450(ii)), tetrasodium diphosphate (INS 450(iii)), tetrapotassium diphosphate (INS 450(v)), calcium dihydrogen diphosphate (INS 450(vii)), pentasodium triphosphate (INS 451(i)), pentapotassium triphosphate (INS 451(ii)), sodium polyphosphate (INS 452(i)), potassium polyphosphate (INS 452(ii)), sodium calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iii)), calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iv)), ammonium polyphosphate (INS 452(v)), and bone phosphate (INS 542) as humectants in products conforming to the Standard for Cooked Cured Ham (CODEX STAN 96-1981) and Cooked Cured Pork Shoulder (CODEX STAN 97-1981). The total amount of phosphates (naturally present and added) shall not exceed 3 520 mg/kg as phosphorus.
  • 08.2.3 Frozen processed meat, poultry and game products in whole pieces or cuts — 2,200 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
  • 08.3 Processed comminuted meat, poultry, and game products — 2,200 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 302 For use of sodium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 339(i)), disodium hydrogen phosphate (INS 339(ii), trisodium phosphate (INS 339(iii)), potassium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 340(i)), dipotassium hydrogen phosphate (INS 340(ii)), tripotassium phosphate (INS 340(iii)), calcium dihydrogen phosphate (341(i)), calcium hydrogen phosphate (INS 341(ii)), tricalcium phosphate (INS 341(iii)), disodium diphosphate (INS 450(i)), trisodium diphosphate (INS 450(ii)), tetrasodium diphosphate (INS 450(iii)), tetrapotassium diphosphate (INS 450(v)), calcium dihydrogen diphosphate (INS 450(vii)), pentasodium triphosphate (INS 451(i)), pentapotassium triphosphate (INS 451(ii)), sodium polyphosphate (INS 452(i)), potassium polyphosphate (INS 452(ii)), sodium calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iii)), calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iv)), ammonium polyphosphate (INS 452(v)), and bone phosphate (INS 542) as humectants in products conforming to the Standard for Luncheon Meat (CODEX STAN 89-1981) and Cooked Cured Chopped Meat (CODEX STAN 98-1981) at 1320 mg/kg as phosphorous. The total amount of phosphates (naturally present and added) shall not exceed 3520 mg/kg as phosphorous.
    • Note XS88 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Corned Beef (CODEX STAN 88-1981).
  • 08.4 Edible casings (e.g. sausage casings) — 1,100 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
  • 09.2.1 Frozen fish, fish fillets, and fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans, and echinoderms — 2,200 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 393 For use on Quick Frozen Scallop Meat and Quick Frozen Roe-on Scallop Meat Processed with phosphates conforming to the Standard for Fresh and Quick Frozen Raw Scallop Products (CODEX STAN 315-2014) as follows: the following phosphates at 2200 mg/kg as phosphorus for use as acidity regulators: INS 338, 339(i,ii,iii), 340(i,ii,iii), 341(i,ii,iii), 342(i,ii), 343(i,ii,iii), 450(i,ii,iii,v,vi,vii,ix), 451(i,ii), 452(i,ii,iii,iv,v); the following for use as humectants: INS 339(i,ii,iii), 340(i,ii,iii), 341(i,ii,iii), 450(i,ii,iii,v,vii), 451(i,ii), INS 452(i,ii,iii,iv,v), and 542; the following for use as sequestrants: INS 338, 339(i,ii,iii), 340(i,ii,iii), 341(i), 450(i,ii,iii,v,vi,vii), 451(i,ii,), 452(i,ii,iii,iv,v); and the following for use as stabilizers: INS 339(i,ii,ii), 340(i,ii,iii), 341(i,ii,iii), 342(i,ii), 343(i,ii,iii), I450(i), INS 450(ii), INS 450(iii,v,vi,vii,ix), 451(i,ii), 452(i,ii,iii,iv,v) and 542.
    • Note 394 For use in non-standardized food; and in products conforming to the Standard for Quick Frozen Shrimps or Prawns (CODEX STAN 92-1981); Quick Frozen Lobsters (CODEX STAN 95-1981); Quick Frozen Blocks of Fish Fillet, Minced Fish Flesh and Mixtures of Fillets and Minced Fish Flesh (CODEX STAN 165-1989); and Quick Frozen Fish Fillets (CODEX STAN 190-1995) as humectants at 2200 mg/kg as phosphorous: INS 339(i), INS 339(ii), INS 339(iii), INS 340(i), INS 340(ii), INS 340(iii), INS 341(i), INS 341(ii), INS 450(iii), INS 450(v), INS 450(vii), INS 451(i), INS 451(ii), INS 452(i), INS 452(ii), INS 452(iii), INS 452(iv), INS 452(v), and INS 542.
    • Note XS36 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Quick Frozen Finfish, Uneviscerated and Eviscerated (CODEX STAN 36-1981).
    • Note XS191 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Quick Frozen Raw Squid (CODEX STAN 191-1995).
    • Note XS292 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Live and Raw Bivalve Molluscs (CODEX STAN 292-2008).
    • Note XS312 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Live Abalone and for Raw Fresh Chilled or Frozen Abalone for Direct Consumption or for Further Processing (CODEX STAN 312-2013).
  • 09.2.2 Frozen battered fish, fish fillets and fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans, and echinoderms — 2,200 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 299 For use in non-standardized food; and in products conforming to the Standard for Quick Frozen Fish Sticks (Fish Fingers), Fish Portions and Fish Fillets - Breaded or in Batter (CODEX STAN 166-1989): the following phosphates for use as humectants at 2200 mg/kg as phosphorous, INS 339(i), 339(ii), 339(iii), 340(i), 340(ii), 340(iii), 341(i), 341(ii), 341(iii), 450(i), 450(ii), 450(iii), 450(v), 450(vii), 451(i), 451(ii), 452(i), 452(ii), 452(iii), 452(iv), 452(v), and 542; and the following phosphates for use as raising agents in bread and batter coatings only at 440 mg/kg as phosphorous, INS 339(i), 340(iii), 341(i), 341(ii), 341(iii), 450(i), 450(ii), 450(iii), 450(v), 450(vi), 450(vii), 450(ix), 452(i), 452(ii), 452(iii) and 452(iv).
  • 09.2.3 Frozen minced and creamed fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans, and echinoderms — 2,200 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
  • 09.2.4.1 Cooked fish and fish products — 2,200 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
  • 09.2.4.2 Cooked molluscs, crustaceans, and echinoderms — 2,200 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
  • 09.2.5 Smoked, dried, fermented, and/or salted fish and fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans, and echinoderms — 2,200 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 334 For salted fish with a salt content of greater than or equal to 18 percent during processing.
    • Note XS167 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Salted Fish and Dried Salted Fish of the Gadidae Family of Fishes (CODEX STAN 167-1989).
    • Note XS189 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Dried Shark Fins (CODEX STAN 189-1993).
    • Note XS236 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Boiled Dried Salted Anchovies (CODEX STAN 236-2003).
    • Note XS244 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Salted Atlantic Herring and Salted Sprat (CODEX STAN 244-2004).
    • Note XS311 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Smoked Fish, Smoked-flavoured Fish and Smoke-dried Fish (CODEX STAN 311-2013).
    • Note 413 INS 452(i-v) only in products conforming to the Standard for Crackers From Marine and Freshwater Fish, crustacean and Molluscan Shellfish (CODEX STAN 222-2001).
    • Note 420 Except for use at 700 mg/kg in smoked molluscs and salted molluscs.
  • 09.3.1 Fish and fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans, and echinoderms, marinated and/or in jelly — 2,200 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
  • 09.3.2 Fish and fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms, pickled and/or in brine — 2,200 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
  • 09.3.3 Salmon substitutes, caviar and other fish roe products — 2,200 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note XS291 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Sturgeon Caviar (CODEX STAN 291-2010).
  • 09.3.4 Semi-preserved fish and fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms (e.g. fish paste), excluding products of food categories 09.3.1 - 09.3.3 — 2,200 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 193 For use in crustacean and fish pastes only.
  • 09.4 Fully preserved, including canned or fermented fish and fish products, including molluscs, crustaceans, and echinoderms — 2,200 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 436 For use as acidity regulators only: in products conforming to the Standard for Canned Shrimps or Prawns (CODEX STAN 37-1991) only Phosphoric Acid (INS 338) is permitted up to a maximum of 540 mg/kg as phosphorus; in products conforming to the Standard for Canned Tuna and Bonito (CODEX STAN 70-1981) only Disodium diphosphate (INS 450(i)) is permitted up to a maximum of 4,400 mg/kg as phosphorus (including natural phosphates); in products conforming to the Standard for Canned Crab Meat (CODEX STAN 90-1981) only Phosphoric Acid (INS 338) and Disodium diphosphate (INS 450(i)) are permitted up to a maximum of 4,400 mg/kg, singly or in combination, as phosphorus (including natural phosphates).
    • Note XS3 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Canned Salmon (CODEX STAN 3-1981).
    • Note XS94 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Canned Sardines and Sardine-Type Products (CODEX STAN 94-1981).
    • Note XS119 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Canned Finfish (CODEX STAN 119-1981).
  • 10.2.1 Liquid egg products — 4,400 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 67 Except for use in liquid egg whites at 8 800 mg/kg as phosphorus, and in liquid whole eggs at 14 700 mg/kg as phosphorus.
  • 10.2.2 Frozen egg products — 1,290 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
  • 10.3 Preserved eggs, including alkaline, salted, and canned eggs — 1,000 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
  • 10.4 Egg-based desserts (e.g. custard) — 1,400 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
  • 11.1.2 Powdered sugar, powdered dextrose — 6,600 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 56 Excluding products where starch is present.
    • Note 465 For products conforming to the Standard for Sugars (CXS 212-1999) as anticaking agents only: Calcium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 341(i)), calcium hydrogen phosphate (INS 341(ii)), tricalcium phosphate (INS 341(iii)), magnesium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 343(i)), magnesium hydrogen phosphate (INS 343(ii), trimagnesium phosphate (INS 343(iii)), magnesium carbonate (INS 504(i)), bone phosphate (INS 542), silicon dioxide, amorphous (INS 551), calcium silicate (INS 552), and magnesium silicate, synthetic (INS 553(i)) singly or in combination but still within prescribed separate individual maximum levels.
  • 11.4 Other sugars and syrups (e.g. xylose, maple syrup, sugar toppings) — 1,320 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
  • 11.6 Table-top sweeteners, including those containing high-intensity sweeteners — 1,000 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
  • 12.1.1 Salt — 8,800 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
  • 12.1.2 Salt substitutes — 4,400 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
  • 12.2.2 Seasonings and condiments — 2,200 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 226 Except for use as a meat tenderizer at 35,000 mg/kg.
  • 12.5 Soups and broths — 1,500 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 343 For use in products conforming to the Codex Standard for Bouillons and Consommés (CODEX STAN 117-1981): sodium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 339(i)), disodium hydrogen phosphate (INS 339(ii)), trisodium phosphate (INS 339(iii)), potassium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 340(i)), dipotassium hydrogen phosphate (INS 340(ii)), tripotassium phosphate (INS 340(iii)), disodium diphosphate (INS 450(i)), trisodium diphosphate (INS 450(ii)), tetrasodium diphosphate (INS 450(iii)), tetrapotassium diphosphate (INS 450(v)), pentasodium triphosphate (INS 451(i)), pentapotassium triphosphate (INS 451(ii)), sodium polyphosphate (INS 452(i)), and potassium polyphosphate (INS 452(ii)) as acidity regulators at 440 mg/kg as phosphorus; calcium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 341(i)), calcium hydrogen phosphate (INS 341(ii)), and tricalcium phosphate (INS 341(iii)) as anticaking agents at 800 mg/kg as phosphorus on the dry matter basis in dehydrated products only; and dicalcium diphosphate (INS 450(vi)) and calcium polyphosphate (INS 452(iv)) as emulsifiers, stabilizers, and thickeners at 1320 mg/kg as phosphorus.
  • 12.6 Sauces and like products — 2,200 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note XS302 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Fish Sauce (CODEX STAN 302-2011).
    • Note 573 Except for use in products conforming to the Standard for Chili Sauce (CXS 306-2011): Sodium polyphosphate (INS 452(i)) only at 1000 mg/kg.
  • 12.9 Soybean-based seasonings and condiments — 1,200 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note XS298R Excluding products conforming to the Regional Standard for Fermented Soybean Paste (CXS 298R-2009).
  • 13.1.1 Infant formulae — 450 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 230 For use as an acidity regulator only.
    • Note 586 For use in products conforming to the Standard for Infant Formula and Formula for Special Medical Purposes Intended for Infants (CXS 72-1981): Sodium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 339(i)), Disodium hydrogen phosphate (INS 339(ii)), Trisodium phosphate (INS 339(iii)), Potassium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 340(i)), Dipotassium hydrogen phosphate (INS 340(ii)), and Tripotassium phosphate (INS 340(iii)) only, singly or in combination.
    • Note 587 Within the limits for sodium, potassium and phosphorus specified in the Standard for Infant Formula and Formulas for Special Medical Purposes Intended for Infants (CXS 72-1981).
    • Note 551 Maximum use level is expressed as mg additive/L of food.
  • 13.1.3 Formulae for special medical purposes for infants — 450 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 230 For use as an acidity regulator only.
    • Note 586 For use in products conforming to the Standard for Infant Formula and Formula for Special Medical Purposes Intended for Infants (CXS 72-1981): Sodium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 339(i)), Disodium hydrogen phosphate (INS 339(ii)), Trisodium phosphate (INS 339(iii)), Potassium dihydrogen phosphate (INS 340(i)), Dipotassium hydrogen phosphate (INS 340(ii)), and Tripotassium phosphate (INS 340(iii)) only, singly or in combination.
    • Note 587 Within the limits for sodium, potassium and phosphorus specified in the Standard for Infant Formula and Formulas for Special Medical Purposes Intended for Infants (CXS 72-1981).
    • Note 551 Maximum use level is expressed as mg additive/L of food.
  • 13.2 Complementary foods for infants and young children — 4,400 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 230 For use as an acidity regulator only.
    • Note XS73 Excluding products conforming to the Standard for Canned Baby Foods (CODEX STAN 73-1981).
  • 13.3 Dietetic foods intended for special medical purposes (excluding products of food category 13.1) — 2,200 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 566 Excluding products conforming to the Guidelines for Ready to Use Therapeutic Foods (CXG 95-2022).
  • 13.4 Dietetic formulae for slimming purposes and weight reduction — 2,200 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
  • 13.5 Dietetic foods (e.g. supplementary foods for dietary use) excluding products of food categories — 2,200 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
  • 13.6 Food supplements — 2,200 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
  • 14.1.2.1 Fruit juice — 1,000 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 40 Pentasodium triphosphate (INS 451(i)) only, to enhance the effectiveness of benzoates and sorbates.
    • Note 122 Subject to national legislation of the importing country.
    • Note XS356R Excluding products conforming to the Regional Standard for Fermented Noni Fruit Juice (CXS 356R-2023).
  • 14.1.2.3 Concentrates for fruit juice — 1,000 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 40 Pentasodium triphosphate (INS 451(i)) only, to enhance the effectiveness of benzoates and sorbates.
    • Note 122 Subject to national legislation of the importing country.
    • Note 127 On the served to the consumer basis.
  • 14.1.3.1 Fruit nectar — 1,000 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 40 Pentasodium triphosphate (INS 451(i)) only, to enhance the effectiveness of benzoates and sorbates.
    • Note 122 Subject to national legislation of the importing country.
  • 14.1.3.3 Concentrates for fruit nectar — 1,000 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 40 Pentasodium triphosphate (INS 451(i)) only, to enhance the effectiveness of benzoates and sorbates.
    • Note 122 Subject to national legislation of the importing country.
    • Note 127 On the served to the consumer basis.
  • 14.1.3.4 Concentrates for vegetable nectar — 1,000 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 40 Pentasodium triphosphate (INS 451(i)) only, to enhance the effectiveness of benzoates and sorbates.
    • Note 127 On the served to the consumer basis.
  • 14.1.4 Water-based flavoured drinks, including "sport," “energy,” or "electrolyte" drinks and particulated drinks — 1,000 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
  • 14.1.5 Coffee, coffee substitutes, tea, herbal infusions, and other hot cereal and grain beverages, excluding cocoa — 300 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 160 For use in ready-to-drink products and pre-mixes for ready-to-drink products only.
  • 14.2.2 Cider and perry — 880 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
  • 14.2.5 Mead — 440 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 88 As a result of carryover from the ingredient.
  • 14.2.6 Distilled spirituous beverages containing more than 15% alcohol — 440 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
    • Note 88 As a result of carryover from the ingredient.
  • 15.0 Ready-to-eat savouries — 2,200 mg/kg
    • Note 33 As phosphorus.
CXS 192-1995 Table One, INS 340(iii)and 107 further provisionsretrieved 2026-09-07

How much is permitted

A listing usually limits the quantity as well as the food. Only one of the forms that takes is a figure: quantum satis and good manufacturing practice permit the amount the technological effect requires and no more, which is a limit rather than the absence of one. Figures below are the range across every food category this page is listed in, and categories differ between regulators — see how much is permitted.

Australia and New Zealand450 mg/kg2 numeric limit, 55 GMP
Canada—3 GMP, 1 no quantity stated
European Union500 mg/kg – 30,000 mg/kg58 numeric limit, 3 quantum satis, 2 no quantity stated
Great Britain500 mg/kg – 30,000 mg/kg49 numeric limit, 9 several limits, 3 quantum satis, 2 no quantity stated
Japan—1 no quantity stated
South Korea—1 no quantity stated
Codex Alimentarius10 mg/kg – 44,000 mg/kg108 numeric limit

What it is made from

Made by fully neutralising phosphoric acid with potassium hydroxide.

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CAS registry number
7778-53-2
InChIKey
LWIHDJKSTIGBAC-UHFFFAOYSA-K
PubChem
CID 62657

The two specifications, compared

The European Union sets identity and purity by regulation; JECFA publishes its own through FAO, advisory until a country adopts it. Both documents are below in full. These are the parameters each puts a number on.

ParameterEuropean UnionJECFA
Assayno less than 97 %no less than 97 %
Leadno more than 1 mg/kgno more than 4 mg/kg
Arsenicno more than 1 mg/kgno more than 3 mg/kg
Mercuryno more than 1 mg/kg—
Cadmiumno more than 1 mg/kg—

2 parameters differ between the two documents. A difference is not a disagreement about safety: the two are revised on their own cycles, and an assay or a drying loss can be measured against a different preparation of the substance, which is why only the contaminant ceilings are marked. Within the EU the EU's figure is the one that binds.

How the EU defines it

The legal specification an additive must meet to be sold as this E number in the EU — what it is, how it may be made, and the purity it must reach. From Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012.

E 340(iii) Tripotassium phosphate

Synonyms: Tribasic potassium phosphate; Tripotassium orthophosphate

Assay, identification and purity criteria

Description and assay

Einecs
231-907-1
Chemical name
Tripotassium monophosphate; Tripotassium phosphate; Tripotassium orthophosphate
Chemical formula
Anhydrous: K₃PO₄ Hydrated: K₃PO₄ · nH₂O (n = 1 or 3)
Molecular weight
212,27 (anhydrous)
Assay
Content not less than 97 % calculated on the ignited basis P₂O₅ content between 30,5 % and 34,0 % on the ignited basis
Description
Colourless or white, odourless hygroscopic crystals or granules. Hydrated forms available include the monohydrate and trihydrate

Identification

Test for potassium
Passes test
Test for phosphate
Passes test
Solubility
Freely soluble in water. Insoluble in ethanol
pH
Between 11,5 and 12,3 (1 % solution)

Purity criteria

Loss on ignition
Anhydrous: not more than 3,0 %; hydrated: not more than 23,0 % (determined by drying at 105 °C for one hour and then ignite at about 800 °C ± 25 °C for 30 minutes)
Water insoluble matter
Not more than 0,2 % (on the anhydrous basis)
Fluoride
Not more than 10 mg/kg (expressed as fluorine)
Arsenic
Not more than 1 mg/kg
Cadmium
Not more than 1 mg/kg
Lead
Not more than 1 mg/kg
Mercury
Not more than 1 mg/kg

Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012, Annex, E 340(iii)

How JECFA defines it

The international specification for identity and purity, prepared by the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives and published by FAO. It is a different document from any above, written by a different body and revised on its own cycle; it is advisory, and a country adopts it or does not.

INS 340(iii) Tripotassium Phosphate

Synonyms: Tribasic potassium phosphate, potassium phosphate; INS No. 340(iii) Potassium phosphate; Tribasic potassium phosphate

Assay, identification and purity criteria

Description and assay

Specification history
Prepared at the 19th JECFA (1975), published in NMRS 55B (1976) and in FNP 52 (1992). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 59th JECFA (2002). A group MTDI of 70 mg/kg bw, as phosphorus from all food sources, was established at the 26th JECFA (1982)
Chemical names
Tripotassium phosphate, tripotassium orthophosphate, tripotassium monophosphate
C.A.S. number
7778-53-2
Chemical formula
Anhydrous: K 3 PO 4 Hydrated: K 3 PO 4 · xH 2 O
Formula weight
212.27 (anhydrous)
Assay
Not less than 97.0% of K 3 PO 4 , calculated on the ignited basis
DESCRIPTION
Colourless or white, odourless hygroscopic crystals or granules; hydrated forms available include the monohydrate and trihydrate
FUNCTIONAL USES
Buffer, emulsion stabilizer, sequestrant
METHOD OF ASSAY
Dissolve an accurately weighed quantity of the sample, equivalent to about 8 g of anhydrous K 3 PO 4 , in 40 ml of water in a 400-ml beaker, and add 100 ml of 1 N hydrochloric acid. Pass a stream of carbon dioxide free air, in fine bubbles, through the solution for 30 min to expel carbon dioxide, covering the beaker loosely to prevent loss by spraying. Wash the cover and sides of the beaker with a few ml of water, and place the electrodes of a suitable pH meter in the solution. Titrate the solution with 1 N sodium hydroxide to the inflection point occurring at about pH 4, then calculate the volume (A) of 1 N hydrochloric acid consumed. Protect the solution from absorbing carbon dioxide from the air, and continue the titration with 1 N sodium hydroxide until the inflection point occurring at about pH 8.8 is reached. Calculate the volume (B) of 1 N sodium hydroxide consumed in this titration. When (A) is equal to, or greater than, 2(B), each ml of the volume (B) of 1 N sodium hydroxide is equivalent to 212.3 mg of K 3 PO 4 . When (A) is less than 2(B), each ml of the volume (A) - (B) of 1 N sodium hydroxide is equivalent to 212.3 mg of K 3 PO 4 .

Identification

Solubility (Vol. 4)
Freely soluble in water; insoluble in ethanol
pH (Vol. 4)
11.5 - 12.5 (1 in 100 soln)
Test for potassium
To a 1 in 100 solution of the sample add 1 volume of saturated sodium hydrogen tartrate solution and 1 volume of ethanol and shake. A white crystalline precipitate is formed.
Test for phosphate
To 5 ml of a 1 in 100 solution of the sample add 1 ml of concentrated nitric acid and 5 ml of ammonium molybdate TS and warm. A bright canary-yellow precipitate is obtained.
Test for orthophosphate
Dissolve 0.1 g of the sample in 10 ml water, acidify slightly with dilute acetic acid TS, and add 1 ml of silver nitrate TS. A yellow precipitate is formed.

Purity criteria

Loss on ignition (Vol. 4)
Anhydrous: Not more than 3% (120 o , 2 h, then 800 o , 30 min) Hydrated: Not more than 23% (120 o , 2 h, then 800 o , 30 min)
Water insoluble substances (Vol. 4)
Not more than 0.2%
Fluoride (Vol. 4)
Not more than 10 mg/kg See description under TESTS
Arsenic (Vol. 4)
Not more than 3 mg/kg (Method II)
Lead (Vol. 4)
Not more than 4 mg/kg Determine using an atomic absorption technique appropriate to the specified level. The selection of sample size and method of sample preparation may be based on the principles of the method described in Volume 4, “Instrumental Methods.”
Test: Fluoride
Place 5 g of the sample, 25 ml of water, 50 ml of perchloric acid, 5 drops of silver nitrate solution (1 in 2), and a few glass beads in a 250-ml distilling flask connected with a condenser and carrying a thermometer and a capillary tube, both of which must extend into the liquid. Connect a small dropping funnel, filled with water, or a steam generator, to the capillary tube. Support the flask on an asbestos mat with a hole which exposes about one-third of the flask to the flame. Distil into a 250-ml flask until the temperature reaches 135 o . Add water from the funnel or introduce steam through the capillary to maintain the temperature between 135 o and 140 o . Continue the distillation until 225-240 ml has been collected, then dilute to 250 ml with water, and mix. Place a 50-ml aliquot of this solution in a 100-ml Nessler tube. In another similar Nessler tube place 50 ml of water as a control. Add to each tube 0.1 ml of a filtered solution of sodium alizarinsulfonate (1 in 1000) and 1 ml of freshly prepared hydroxylamine solution (1 in 4000), and mix well. Add, dropwise, and with stirring, 0.05 N sodium hydroxide to the tube containing the distillate until its colour just matches that of the control, which is faintly pink. Then add to each tube exactly 1 ml of 0.1 N hydrochloric acid, and mix well. From a buret, graduated in 0.05 ml, add slowly to the tube containing the distillate enough thorium nitrate solution (1 in 4000) so that, after mixing, the colour of the liquid just changes to a faint pink. Note the volume of the solution added, add exactly the same volume to the control, and mix. Now add to the control sodium fluoride TS (10 μg F per ml) from a buret to make the colours of the two tubes match after dilution to the same volume. Mix well, and allow all air bubbles to escape before making the final colour comparison. Check the end-point by adding 1 or 2 drops of sodium fluoride TS to the control. A distinct change in colour should take place. Note the volume of sodium fluoride added. The volume of sodium fluoride TS required for the control solution should not exceed 1 ml.

FAO JECFA Monograph 1 (2006)

Every name it appears under

89 recorded names. A label may use any of them.

E number

  • E340

INS number

  • 340(iii)

CAS registry number

  • 16068-46-5
  • 7778-53-2

As it appears in regulation

  • Potassium phosphates

Other names

  • Caswell No. 700A
  • CCRIS 7321
  • E-340(III)
  • EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 076407
  • INS NO.340(III)
  • INS-340(III)
  • phosphoric acid potassium salt
  • Phosphoric acid potassium salt (1:3)
  • Phosphoric acid, potassium salt (2:1)
  • Phosphoric acid, tripotassium salt
  • Phosphoric acid, tripotassium salt, trihydrate
  • potasium phosphate
  • Potassium orthophosphate
  • Potassium pentahydrogen bis(phosphate)
  • potassium phophate
  • potassium phoshate
  • Potassium phosphate (K3PO4)
  • Potassium phosphate as a 20%wt/vol aqueous solution
  • Potassium phosphate as a 30% wt/wt aqueous solution
  • Potassium Phosphate Tri basic
  • Potassium phosphate tribasic
  • Potassium phosphate tribasic anhydrous 97%
  • Potassium phosphate tribasic anhydrous 98%
  • Potassium phosphate tribasic anhydrous powder
  • Potassium phosphate tribasic anhydrous, ACS grade
  • Potassium phosphate tribasic anhydrous, Trace metals grade
  • Potassium phosphate, ACS
  • Potassium phosphate, anhydrous
  • POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, TRIBASIC ANHYDROUS
  • Potassium phosphate-tribasic
  • potassium tribasic phosphate
  • potassium-phosphate
  • potassiumphosphate
  • tri potassium phosphate
  • tri-Potassium orthophosphate
  • tri-potassium phosphate
  • tribasic potassium phosphate
  • Tribasic potassium phosphateTripotassium orthophosphate
  • Tripotasium phosphate
  • Tripotassium orthophosphate
  • Tripotassium phosphate
  • tripotassiurn phosphate
  • tris-potassium phosphate

Hazard reference values

No reference value for this substance in the sources we hold.

Evidence and how bodies read it

What assessing bodies concluded

Each conclusion is paraphrased in the body's own framing, from the published opinion linked beneath it. Where bodies differ, both stand; this site does not adjudicate between them or add a view of its own.

  1. EFSA 2019

    The FAF Panel found no concern for genotoxicity or carcinogenicity for phosphoric acid and phosphates (E 338–E 341, E 343, E 450–E 452), and derived a group ADI of 40 mg/kg bw/day expressed as phosphorus, which it considered protective for the human population. It noted that estimated exposure exceeded this ADI for infants, toddlers and children (and adolescents at high levels), and that exposure via food supplements also exceeded it; it found no safety concern for infants under 16 weeks consuming formula.

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Common questions

Assembled from what is above, in the words the questions are usually asked in. Each answer is the same statement the relevant section makes, with the same citations behind it.

What is INS 340(iii)?
INS 340(iii) is Tripotassium phosphate. Tripotassium phosphate is a strongly alkaline emulsifying salt and acidity regulator used in processed cheese and meat products.
What is Tripotassium phosphate used for in food?
It is listed as an emulsifier, a thickener and an acidity regulator — the role Canada, Codex and the US assign it. This page shows every function each regulator records, with the citation for each.
Where is Tripotassium phosphate permitted?
Of the seven regulators this site reads, Australia and New Zealand, Canada, the EU, Great Britain, Japan, South Korea and the Codex standard permit it. Each permission is for named foods at named levels, not a blanket one; the table on this page gives them with citations.
Is Tripotassium phosphate vegan?
Yes. Tripotassium phosphate is not derived from animals, and is suitable for vegetarians. This page says what it is made from and how.

Sources for this page

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  • gsfa retrieved 2026-09-07
  • euspecs retrieved 2026-10-18
  • jecfaspecs retrieved 2026-09-23

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