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Ingredient · Preservative

Potassium Sorbate

Cleaner · 7/10, higher is cleaner

E-number E202

How we reached this

Effective mold/yeast inhibitor with low toxicity profile. Generally well-tolerated.

Sources · 1

Regulatory position

European Unionpermitted
United StatesGRAS

Also listed as

E202Potassium Sorbate (cosmetic)

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About this rating

Ratings run 1–10, higher is cleaner, and are set editorially against the sources above — see the methodology page for how an ingredient rating becomes part of a product score. Last reviewed 2026-06-08.