# Commission Decision of 1 October 2003 relating to a proceeding under Article 81 of the EC Treaty and Article 53 of the EEA Agreement against Chisso Corporation, Daicel Chemical Industries Ltd, Hoechst AG, The Nippon Synthetic Chemical Industry Co. Ltd and Ueno Fine Chemicals Industry Ltd (Case No C.37.370 — Sorbates) (notified under document number C(2003) 3426) (Only the English and German texts are authentic) (Text with EEA relevance) (2005/493/EC), Division (11)

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Sorbates are the leading product segment in the preservatives sector. The main substitution products for sorbates are sodium and potassium benzoate together with parabens. However, many manufacturers prefer the sorbates, notwithstanding their higher price, for quality reasons. None of these products constitute perfect substitutes, with parabens in particular occupying only a niche market in the food preservative industry. The demand for sorbates is not price elastic since there are few, if any, alternatives to its use.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudn/2005/493/division/1/3/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-decision-2005-493/division-1/3/8
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