Gel permeation chromatography (GPC) method, either alone or in combination with thin‐layer chromatography (TLC) or PC, has been used for determining the number of mononuclear and binuclear phenolic antioxidants used for the stabilization of polyethylene, and of some organophosphites and organotin compounds suitable for the stabilization of poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC). A differential flow refractometer and a UV detector were used for the detection of the compounds by GPC. Qualitative determination of the components of more complex mixtures is facilitated by the use of a curve resolver. Particular attention has been devoted to the types of stabilizer approved by the food codex. The data on PVC stabilizers have been complemented by the Ve values of the plasticizers, and their interference with the stabilizing components has been investigated. The control analyses have been carried out on mixtures of stabilizers and polymer extracts.