Safe
E262 — Sodium acetates
Preservative
E262 (Sodium acetates), a preservative, is rated "safe": no significant concern. The salt of vinegar. Used as a preservative and to give salt-and-vinegar crisps their tang. EFSA found no safety concern and set no numerical intake limit.
Why it's rated “safe”
The salt of vinegar. Used as a preservative and to give salt-and-vinegar crisps their tang. EFSA found no safety concern and set no numerical intake limit.
Risk rating: Safe
Cleared by EFSA with no significant concern at typical dietary exposure. Common, well-studied, and not a reason to put a product back on the shelf.
Frequently asked questions
Is E262 (Sodium acetates) safe?
The salt of vinegar. Used as a preservative and to give salt-and-vinegar crisps their tang. EFSA found no safety concern and set no numerical intake limit.
What are other names for E262?
E262 is also known as sodium acetate, sodium diacetate, sodium acetates.