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Roasted coffee, instant coffee, tea, herbal infusions and powdered drink mixes (ochratoxin A, acrylamide, pyrrolizidine alkaloids in tea and herbal infusions).

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Main sources, from 13 Nov 2025 · What is covered

Great Britain food law as revised on legislation.gov.uk up to 13 Nov 2025.

Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales): main sources stored. Modelled: retained Reg. 1169/2011; Reg. 1333/2008 and Reg. 178/2002 as amended for Great Britain (legislation.gov.uk); Food Information Regulations 2014 (SI 2014/1855); contaminants as retained Reg. 1881/2006; GB food additive list (retained Reg. 1333/2008 Annex II as in force on 2024-06-28, the terms the FSA register preserves). Not stored: GB food additive list changes after 2024-06-28 (Annex II was omitted from the revised legislation from 1 April 2025 by S.I. 2025/361; the FSA Register of Food Additive Authorisations holds later changes, for example the February 2026 steviol glycoside conditions E 960a-c); GB Annex III of Reg. 1333/2008 (additives in additives, enzymes, flavourings and nutrients); Northern Ireland (EU rules apply under the Windsor Framework); Scottish; Welsh and Northern Irish regulations; HFSS promotion and placement rules; front-of-pack traffic-light guidance (voluntary); UK GM and claims registers; import controls (IPAFFS).

Requirement

Applies when

Effective

Source

Limit

Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs (PCB28, 52, 101, 138, 153, 180)

Limit 40 ng/g fat (content basis)

Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.

Food category (contaminant tables): Vegetable oils and fats [GB:5.12]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 1 Mar 2007

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007

Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.

Point: 5.12
Foodstuffs: Vegetable oils and fats
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ): 0,75 pg/g fat
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS: 1,25 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances: 40 ng/g fat (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.12: Vegetable oils and fats — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)

Limit

Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)

Limit 0.2 pg/g wet weight (content basis)

Food category (contaminant tables): Foods for infants and young children [GB:5.13]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 1 Mar 2007

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007

Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.

Point: 5.13
Foodstuffs: Foods for infants and young children
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ): 0,1 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS: 0,2 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances: 1,0 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.13: Foods for infants and young children — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)

Limit

Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)

Limit 0.1 pg/g wet weight (content basis)

Food category (contaminant tables): Foods for infants and young children [GB:5.13]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 1 Mar 2007

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007

Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.

Point: 5.13
Foodstuffs: Foods for infants and young children
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ): 0,1 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS: 0,2 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances: 1,0 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.13: Foods for infants and young children — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)

Limit

Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs (PCB28, 52, 101, 138, 153, 180)

Limit 1 ng/g wet weight (content basis)

Food category (contaminant tables): Foods for infants and young children [GB:5.13]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 1 Mar 2007

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007

Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.

Point: 5.13
Foodstuffs: Foods for infants and young children
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ): 0,1 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS: 0,2 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances: 1,0 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.13: Foods for infants and young children — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)

Limit

Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)

Limit 0.5 pg/g wet weight (content basis)

Food category (contaminant tables): Liver of terrestrial animals referred to in 5.1 with the exception of sheep and derived products thereof [GB:5.2]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 1 Mar 2007

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007

Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.

Point: 5.2
Foodstuffs: Liver of terrestrial animals referred to in 5.1 with the exception of sheep and derived products thereof
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ): 0,30 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS: 0,50 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances: 3,0 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.2: Liver of terrestrial animals referred to in 5.1 with the exception of sheep and derived products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)

Limit

Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)

Limit 0.3 pg/g wet weight (content basis)

Food category (contaminant tables): Liver of terrestrial animals referred to in 5.1 with the exception of sheep and derived products thereof [GB:5.2]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 1 Mar 2007

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007

Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.

Point: 5.2
Foodstuffs: Liver of terrestrial animals referred to in 5.1 with the exception of sheep and derived products thereof
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ): 0,30 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS: 0,50 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances: 3,0 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.2: Liver of terrestrial animals referred to in 5.1 with the exception of sheep and derived products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)

Limit

Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs (PCB28, 52, 101, 138, 153, 180)

Limit 3 ng/g wet weight (content basis)

Food category (contaminant tables): Liver of terrestrial animals referred to in 5.1 with the exception of sheep and derived products thereof [GB:5.2]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 1 Mar 2007

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007

Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.

Point: 5.2
Foodstuffs: Liver of terrestrial animals referred to in 5.1 with the exception of sheep and derived products thereof
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ): 0,30 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS: 0,50 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances: 3,0 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.2: Liver of terrestrial animals referred to in 5.1 with the exception of sheep and derived products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)

Limit

Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)

Limit 6.5 pg/g wet weight (content basis)

Food category (contaminant tables): Muscle meat of fish and fishery products and products thereof, with the exemption of: wild caught eel; wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias); wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water; fish liver and derived products; marine oils; The maximum level for crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages. [GB:5.3]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 1 Mar 2007

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007

Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.

Point: 5.3
Foodstuffs: Muscle meat of fish and fishery products and products thereof, with the exemption of: wild caught eel; wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias); wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water; fish liver and derived products; marine oils; The maximum level for crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages.
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ): 3,5 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS: 6,5 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances: 75 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.3: Muscle meat of fish and fishery products and products thereof, with the exemption of: wild caught eel; wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias); wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water; fish liver and derived products; marine oils… — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)

Limit

Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)

Limit 3.5 pg/g wet weight (content basis)

Food category (contaminant tables): Muscle meat of fish and fishery products and products thereof, with the exemption of: wild caught eel; wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias); wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water; fish liver and derived products; marine oils; The maximum level for crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages. [GB:5.3]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 1 Mar 2007

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007

Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.

Point: 5.3
Foodstuffs: Muscle meat of fish and fishery products and products thereof, with the exemption of: wild caught eel; wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias); wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water; fish liver and derived products; marine oils; The maximum level for crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages.
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ): 3,5 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS: 6,5 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances: 75 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)

Limit

Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs (PCB28, 52, 101, 138, 153, 180)

Limit 75 ng/g wet weight (content basis)

Food category (contaminant tables): Muscle meat of fish and fishery products and products thereof, with the exemption of: wild caught eel; wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias); wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water; fish liver and derived products; marine oils; The maximum level for crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages. [GB:5.3]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 1 Mar 2007

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007

Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.

Point: 5.3
Foodstuffs: Muscle meat of fish and fishery products and products thereof, with the exemption of: wild caught eel; wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias); wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water; fish liver and derived products; marine oils; The maximum level for crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages.
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ): 3,5 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS: 6,5 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances: 75 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)

Limit

Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)

Limit 6.5 pg/g wet weight (content basis)

Food category (contaminant tables): Muscle meat of wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water, and products thereof [GB:5.4]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 1 Mar 2007

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007

Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.

Point: 5.4
Foodstuffs: Muscle meat of wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water, and products thereof
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ): 3,5 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS: 6,5 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances: 125 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.4: Muscle meat of wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water, and products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)

Limit

Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)

Limit 3.5 pg/g wet weight (content basis)

Food category (contaminant tables): Muscle meat of wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water, and products thereof [GB:5.4]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 1 Mar 2007

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007

Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.

Point: 5.4
Foodstuffs: Muscle meat of wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water, and products thereof
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ): 3,5 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS: 6,5 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances: 125 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)

Limit

Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs (PCB28, 52, 101, 138, 153, 180)

Limit 125 ng/g wet weight (content basis)

Food category (contaminant tables): Muscle meat of wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water, and products thereof [GB:5.4]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 1 Mar 2007

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007

Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.

Point: 5.4
Foodstuffs: Muscle meat of wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water, and products thereof
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ): 3,5 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS: 6,5 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances: 125 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)

Limit

Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)

Limit 6.5 pg/g wet weight (content basis)

Food category (contaminant tables): Muscle meat of wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and products thereof [GB:5.4a]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 1 Mar 2007

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007

Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.

Point: 5.4a
Foodstuffs: Muscle meat of wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and products thereof
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ): 3,5 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS: 6,5 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances: 200 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.4a: Muscle meat of wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)

Limit

Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)

Limit 3.5 pg/g wet weight (content basis)

Food category (contaminant tables): Muscle meat of wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and products thereof [GB:5.4a]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 1 Mar 2007

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007

Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.

Point: 5.4a
Foodstuffs: Muscle meat of wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and products thereof
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ): 3,5 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS: 6,5 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances: 200 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.4a: Muscle meat of wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)

Limit

Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs (PCB28, 52, 101, 138, 153, 180)

Limit 200 ng/g wet weight (content basis)

Food category (contaminant tables): Muscle meat of wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and products thereof [GB:5.4a]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 1 Mar 2007

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007

Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.

Point: 5.4a
Foodstuffs: Muscle meat of wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and products thereof
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ): 3,5 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS: 6,5 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances: 200 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.4a: Muscle meat of wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)

Limit

Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)

Limit 10 pg/g wet weight (content basis)

Food category (contaminant tables): Muscle meat of wild caught eel (Anguilla anguilla) and products thereof [GB:5.5]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 1 Mar 2007

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007

Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.

Point: 5.5
Foodstuffs: Muscle meat of wild caught eel (Anguilla anguilla) and products thereof
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ): 3,5 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS: 10,0 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances: 300 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.5: Muscle meat of wild caught eel (Anguilla anguilla) and products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)

Limit

Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)

Limit 3.5 pg/g wet weight (content basis)

Food category (contaminant tables): Muscle meat of wild caught eel (Anguilla anguilla) and products thereof [GB:5.5]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 1 Mar 2007

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007

Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.

Point: 5.5
Foodstuffs: Muscle meat of wild caught eel (Anguilla anguilla) and products thereof
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ): 3,5 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS: 10,0 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances: 300 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.5: Muscle meat of wild caught eel (Anguilla anguilla) and products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)

Limit

Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs (PCB28, 52, 101, 138, 153, 180)

Limit 300 ng/g wet weight (content basis)

Food category (contaminant tables): Muscle meat of wild caught eel (Anguilla anguilla) and products thereof [GB:5.5]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 1 Mar 2007

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007

Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.

Point: 5.5
Foodstuffs: Muscle meat of wild caught eel (Anguilla anguilla) and products thereof
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ): 3,5 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS: 10,0 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances: 300 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.5: Muscle meat of wild caught eel (Anguilla anguilla) and products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)

Limit

Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)

Limit 20 pg/g wet weight (content basis)

Food category (contaminant tables): Fish liver and derived products thereof with the exception of marine oils referred to in point 5.7 [GB:5.6]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 1 Mar 2007

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007

Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.

Point: 5.6
Foodstuffs: Fish liver and derived products thereof with the exception of marine oils referred to in point 5.7
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ): —
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS: 20,0 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances: 200 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.6: Fish liver and derived products thereof with the exception of marine oils referred to in point 5.7 — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit

Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs (PCB28, 52, 101, 138, 153, 180)

Limit 200 ng/g wet weight (content basis)

Food category (contaminant tables): Fish liver and derived products thereof with the exception of marine oils referred to in point 5.7 [GB:5.6]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 1 Mar 2007

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007

Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.

Point: 5.6
Foodstuffs: Fish liver and derived products thereof with the exception of marine oils referred to in point 5.7
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ): —
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS: 20,0 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances: 200 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.6: Fish liver and derived products thereof with the exception of marine oils referred to in point 5.7 — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit

Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)

Limit 6 pg/g fat (content basis)

Food category (contaminant tables): Marine oils (fish body oil, fish liver oil and oils of other marine organisms intended for human consumption) [GB:5.7]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 1 Mar 2007

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007

Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.

Point: 5.7
Foodstuffs: Marine oils (fish body oil, fish liver oil and oils of other marine organisms intended for human consumption)
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ): 1,75 pg/g fat
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS: 6,0 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances: 200 ng/g fat (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.7: Marine oils (fish body oil, fish liver oil and oils of other marine organisms intended for human consumption) — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit

Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)

Limit 1.75 pg/g fat (content basis)

Food category (contaminant tables): Marine oils (fish body oil, fish liver oil and oils of other marine organisms intended for human consumption) [GB:5.7]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 1 Mar 2007

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007

Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.

Point: 5.7
Foodstuffs: Marine oils (fish body oil, fish liver oil and oils of other marine organisms intended for human consumption)
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ): 1,75 pg/g fat
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS: 6,0 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances: 200 ng/g fat (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.7: Marine oils (fish body oil, fish liver oil and oils of other marine organisms intended for human consumption) — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit

Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs (PCB28, 52, 101, 138, 153, 180)

Limit 200 ng/g fat (content basis)

Food category (contaminant tables): Marine oils (fish body oil, fish liver oil and oils of other marine organisms intended for human consumption) [GB:5.7]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 1 Mar 2007

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007

Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.

Point: 5.7
Foodstuffs: Marine oils (fish body oil, fish liver oil and oils of other marine organisms intended for human consumption)
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ): 1,75 pg/g fat
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS: 6,0 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances: 200 ng/g fat (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.7: Marine oils (fish body oil, fish liver oil and oils of other marine organisms intended for human consumption) — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit

Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)

Limit 5.5 pg/g fat (content basis)

Food category (contaminant tables): Raw milk and dairy products, including butter fat [GB:5.8]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 1 Mar 2007

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007

Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.

Point: 5.8
Foodstuffs: Raw milk and dairy products, including butter fat
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ): 2,5 pg/g fat
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS: 5,5 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances: 40 ng/g fat (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.8: Raw milk and dairy products, including butter fat — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs (PCB28, 52, 101, 138, 153, 180)
Limit 40 ng/g fat (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
Applies when
Food category (contaminant tables): Vegetable oils and fats [GB:5.12]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
Source
Point
5.12
Foodstuffs
Vegetable oils and fats
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
0,75 pg/g fat
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
1,25 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
40 ng/g fat (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))
Annex rows, point 5.12: Vegetable oils and fats — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17
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Limit
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Limit 0.2 pg/g wet weight (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
Applies when
Food category (contaminant tables): Foods for infants and young children [GB:5.13]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
Source
Point
5.13
Foodstuffs
Foods for infants and young children
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
0,1 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
0,2 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
1,0 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))
Annex rows, point 5.13: Foods for infants and young children — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17
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Limit
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
Limit 0.1 pg/g wet weight (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
Applies when
Food category (contaminant tables): Foods for infants and young children [GB:5.13]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
Source
Point
5.13
Foodstuffs
Foods for infants and young children
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
0,1 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
0,2 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
1,0 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))
Annex rows, point 5.13: Foods for infants and young children — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17
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Limit
Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs (PCB28, 52, 101, 138, 153, 180)
Limit 1 ng/g wet weight (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
Applies when
Food category (contaminant tables): Foods for infants and young children [GB:5.13]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
Source
Point
5.13
Foodstuffs
Foods for infants and young children
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
0,1 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
0,2 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
1,0 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))
Annex rows, point 5.13: Foods for infants and young children — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17
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Limit
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Limit 0.5 pg/g wet weight (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
Applies when
Food category (contaminant tables): Liver of terrestrial animals referred to in 5.1 with the exception of sheep and derived products thereof [GB:5.2]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
Source
Point
5.2
Foodstuffs
Liver of terrestrial animals referred to in 5.1 with the exception of sheep and derived products thereof
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
0,30 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
0,50 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
3,0 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))
Annex rows, point 5.2: Liver of terrestrial animals referred to in 5.1 with the exception of sheep and derived products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17
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Limit
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
Limit 0.3 pg/g wet weight (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
Applies when
Food category (contaminant tables): Liver of terrestrial animals referred to in 5.1 with the exception of sheep and derived products thereof [GB:5.2]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
Source
Point
5.2
Foodstuffs
Liver of terrestrial animals referred to in 5.1 with the exception of sheep and derived products thereof
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
0,30 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
0,50 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
3,0 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))
Annex rows, point 5.2: Liver of terrestrial animals referred to in 5.1 with the exception of sheep and derived products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17
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Limit
Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs (PCB28, 52, 101, 138, 153, 180)
Limit 3 ng/g wet weight (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
Applies when
Food category (contaminant tables): Liver of terrestrial animals referred to in 5.1 with the exception of sheep and derived products thereof [GB:5.2]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
Source
Point
5.2
Foodstuffs
Liver of terrestrial animals referred to in 5.1 with the exception of sheep and derived products thereof
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
0,30 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
0,50 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
3,0 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))
Annex rows, point 5.2: Liver of terrestrial animals referred to in 5.1 with the exception of sheep and derived products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17
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Limit
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Limit 6.5 pg/g wet weight (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
Applies when
Food category (contaminant tables): Muscle meat of fish and fishery products and products thereof, with the exemption of: wild caught eel; wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias); wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water; fish liver and derived products; marine oils; The maximum level for crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages. [GB:5.3]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
Source
Point
5.3
Foodstuffs
Muscle meat of fish and fishery products and products thereof, with the exemption of: wild caught eel; wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias); wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water; fish liver and derived products; marine oils; The maximum level for crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages.
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
3,5 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
6,5 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
75 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))
Annex rows, point 5.3: Muscle meat of fish and fishery products and products thereof, with the exemption of: wild caught eel; wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias); wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water; fish liver and derived products; marine oils… — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17
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Limit
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
Limit 3.5 pg/g wet weight (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
Applies when
Food category (contaminant tables): Muscle meat of fish and fishery products and products thereof, with the exemption of: wild caught eel; wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias); wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water; fish liver and derived products; marine oils; The maximum level for crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages. [GB:5.3]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
Source
Point
5.3
Foodstuffs
Muscle meat of fish and fishery products and products thereof, with the exemption of: wild caught eel; wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias); wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water; fish liver and derived products; marine oils; The maximum level for crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages.
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
3,5 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
6,5 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
75 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))
Annex rows, point 5.3: Muscle meat of fish and fishery products and products thereof, with the exemption of: wild caught eel; wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias); wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water; fish liver and derived products; marine oils… — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17
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Limit
Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs (PCB28, 52, 101, 138, 153, 180)
Limit 75 ng/g wet weight (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
Applies when
Food category (contaminant tables): Muscle meat of fish and fishery products and products thereof, with the exemption of: wild caught eel; wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias); wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water; fish liver and derived products; marine oils; The maximum level for crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages. [GB:5.3]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
Source
Point
5.3
Foodstuffs
Muscle meat of fish and fishery products and products thereof, with the exemption of: wild caught eel; wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias); wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water; fish liver and derived products; marine oils; The maximum level for crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages.
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
3,5 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
6,5 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
75 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))
Annex rows, point 5.3: Muscle meat of fish and fishery products and products thereof, with the exemption of: wild caught eel; wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias); wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water; fish liver and derived products; marine oils… — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Limit 6.5 pg/g wet weight (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
Applies when
Food category (contaminant tables): Muscle meat of wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water, and products thereof [GB:5.4]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
Source
Point
5.4
Foodstuffs
Muscle meat of wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water, and products thereof
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
3,5 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
6,5 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
125 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))
Annex rows, point 5.4: Muscle meat of wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water, and products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
Limit 3.5 pg/g wet weight (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
Applies when
Food category (contaminant tables): Muscle meat of wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water, and products thereof [GB:5.4]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
Source
Point
5.4
Foodstuffs
Muscle meat of wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water, and products thereof
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
3,5 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
6,5 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
125 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))
Annex rows, point 5.4: Muscle meat of wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water, and products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17
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Limit
Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs (PCB28, 52, 101, 138, 153, 180)
Limit 125 ng/g wet weight (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
Applies when
Food category (contaminant tables): Muscle meat of wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water, and products thereof [GB:5.4]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
Source
Point
5.4
Foodstuffs
Muscle meat of wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water, and products thereof
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
3,5 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
6,5 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
125 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))
Annex rows, point 5.4: Muscle meat of wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water, and products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Limit 6.5 pg/g wet weight (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
Applies when
Food category (contaminant tables): Muscle meat of wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and products thereof [GB:5.4a]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
Source
Point
5.4a
Foodstuffs
Muscle meat of wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and products thereof
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
3,5 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
6,5 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
200 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))
Annex rows, point 5.4a: Muscle meat of wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
Limit 3.5 pg/g wet weight (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
Applies when
Food category (contaminant tables): Muscle meat of wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and products thereof [GB:5.4a]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
Source
Point
5.4a
Foodstuffs
Muscle meat of wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and products thereof
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
3,5 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
6,5 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
200 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))
Annex rows, point 5.4a: Muscle meat of wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs (PCB28, 52, 101, 138, 153, 180)
Limit 200 ng/g wet weight (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
Applies when
Food category (contaminant tables): Muscle meat of wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and products thereof [GB:5.4a]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
Source
Point
5.4a
Foodstuffs
Muscle meat of wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and products thereof
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
3,5 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
6,5 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
200 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))
Annex rows, point 5.4a: Muscle meat of wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Limit 10 pg/g wet weight (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
Applies when
Food category (contaminant tables): Muscle meat of wild caught eel (Anguilla anguilla) and products thereof [GB:5.5]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
Source
Point
5.5
Foodstuffs
Muscle meat of wild caught eel (Anguilla anguilla) and products thereof
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
3,5 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
10,0 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
300 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))
Annex rows, point 5.5: Muscle meat of wild caught eel (Anguilla anguilla) and products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
Limit 3.5 pg/g wet weight (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
Applies when
Food category (contaminant tables): Muscle meat of wild caught eel (Anguilla anguilla) and products thereof [GB:5.5]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
Source
Point
5.5
Foodstuffs
Muscle meat of wild caught eel (Anguilla anguilla) and products thereof
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
3,5 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
10,0 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
300 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))
Annex rows, point 5.5: Muscle meat of wild caught eel (Anguilla anguilla) and products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs (PCB28, 52, 101, 138, 153, 180)
Limit 300 ng/g wet weight (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
Applies when
Food category (contaminant tables): Muscle meat of wild caught eel (Anguilla anguilla) and products thereof [GB:5.5]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
Source
Point
5.5
Foodstuffs
Muscle meat of wild caught eel (Anguilla anguilla) and products thereof
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
3,5 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
10,0 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
300 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))
Annex rows, point 5.5: Muscle meat of wild caught eel (Anguilla anguilla) and products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Limit 20 pg/g wet weight (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
Applies when
Food category (contaminant tables): Fish liver and derived products thereof with the exception of marine oils referred to in point 5.7 [GB:5.6]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
Source
Point
5.6
Foodstuffs
Fish liver and derived products thereof with the exception of marine oils referred to in point 5.7
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
—
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
20,0 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
200 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))
Annex rows, point 5.6: Fish liver and derived products thereof with the exception of marine oils referred to in point 5.7 — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs (PCB28, 52, 101, 138, 153, 180)
Limit 200 ng/g wet weight (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
Applies when
Food category (contaminant tables): Fish liver and derived products thereof with the exception of marine oils referred to in point 5.7 [GB:5.6]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
Source
Point
5.6
Foodstuffs
Fish liver and derived products thereof with the exception of marine oils referred to in point 5.7
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
—
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
20,0 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
200 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))
Annex rows, point 5.6: Fish liver and derived products thereof with the exception of marine oils referred to in point 5.7 — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Limit 6 pg/g fat (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
Applies when
Food category (contaminant tables): Marine oils (fish body oil, fish liver oil and oils of other marine organisms intended for human consumption) [GB:5.7]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
Source
Point
5.7
Foodstuffs
Marine oils (fish body oil, fish liver oil and oils of other marine organisms intended for human consumption)
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
1,75 pg/g fat
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
6,0 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
200 ng/g fat (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))
Annex rows, point 5.7: Marine oils (fish body oil, fish liver oil and oils of other marine organisms intended for human consumption) — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
Limit 1.75 pg/g fat (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
Applies when
Food category (contaminant tables): Marine oils (fish body oil, fish liver oil and oils of other marine organisms intended for human consumption) [GB:5.7]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
Source
Point
5.7
Foodstuffs
Marine oils (fish body oil, fish liver oil and oils of other marine organisms intended for human consumption)
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
1,75 pg/g fat
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
6,0 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
200 ng/g fat (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))
Annex rows, point 5.7: Marine oils (fish body oil, fish liver oil and oils of other marine organisms intended for human consumption) — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs (PCB28, 52, 101, 138, 153, 180)
Limit 200 ng/g fat (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
Applies when
Food category (contaminant tables): Marine oils (fish body oil, fish liver oil and oils of other marine organisms intended for human consumption) [GB:5.7]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
Source
Point
5.7
Foodstuffs
Marine oils (fish body oil, fish liver oil and oils of other marine organisms intended for human consumption)
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
1,75 pg/g fat
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
6,0 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
200 ng/g fat (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))
Annex rows, point 5.7: Marine oils (fish body oil, fish liver oil and oils of other marine organisms intended for human consumption) — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Limit 5.5 pg/g fat (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
Applies when
Food category (contaminant tables): Raw milk and dairy products, including butter fat [GB:5.8]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
Source
Point
5.8
Foodstuffs
Raw milk and dairy products, including butter fat
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
2,5 pg/g fat
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
5,5 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
40 ng/g fat (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))
Annex rows, point 5.8: Raw milk and dairy products, including butter fat — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)

Japan30 rulesMain sources, from 1 Apr 2026

South Korea394 rulesMain sources, from 8 Oct 2026

Gaps

Markets without rules for this category

We have no rules for this category in these markets. That doesn't mean none apply, so a check here says Not covered, never clear.

ClaraDB gives a verdict only for PFAS state laws for cookware and bakeware, California Proposition 65 consumer-product warning check for BPA, BPS, formaldehyde, styrene, antimony trioxide, vinyl acetate, lead and cadmium, California Proposition 65 warning check for candles and ceramicware (lead, cadmium, formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, benzene, naphthalene, carbon monoxide, benzo[a]pyrene), US packaging EPR producer size thresholds (California, Colorado, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington) for a brand-owning manufacturer, US lead in children's products and furniture (lead paint and total lead content), US lead in toys and child care articles (lead paint and total lead content), US lead in children's products (other) and bags (lead paint and total lead content), US phthalates in children's toys and child care articles (DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIBP, DPENP, DHEXP, DCHP) and US children's product certificate and tracking label for children's tableware (AI-checked, quotes verified word for word). Every other answer shows the laws and quotes found without saying whether they apply. Not checked: Consumer electronics (FCC equipment authorization, 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15, energy rules). What ClaraDB has checked

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Market

Coverage

New Jersey (US state)

Main sources; no modeled rule is scoped to this category. Not covered: other rules that may apply.

New Mexico (US state)

Main sources; no modeled rule is scoped to this category. Not covered: other rules that may apply.

New Jersey (US state)
Coverage
Main sources; no modeled rule is scoped to this category. Not covered: other rules that may apply.
New Mexico (US state)
Coverage
Main sources; no modeled rule is scoped to this category. Not covered: other rules that may apply.

Facts

What we need to know about your product

Some rules depend on details of your product. Until you tell us, a check says Needs answers and asks for what's missing.

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Depends on

Markets

Rules

Whether the listed substance or group is present

EU, GB, US, US-CA, US-VT

7,504

Eu food category code

EU, GB

5,149

Number of employees at the seller

US-CA

972

Contaminant food category

EU, GB

804

Sold prepacked

EU, GB, JP, KR, US

165

Economic operator role

EU, GB, JP, KR, US

Imported

EU, GB, JP, KR, US

Allergens present

EU, GB, JP, KR, US

Special storage required

EU, GB, JP, KR

Contains gmo

JP, KR

Glass bottle reusable unlabelled

EU, GB

Component content declared

Precaution statement required

Operates food facility

EU, GB, JP, US

Jp processed food

Jp general use food

List of ingredients present

EU, GB

Materials

Irradiated

EU, GB, KR, US

Annex ix sold by number or loss

EU, GB

Contains glycyrrhizinic acid

EU, GB

Beverage

EU, GB

Prepacked for direct sale

Facility registration exempt

Frozen

Qualified facility

Facility registration required

Annual gross revenue usd

US-CO, US-MD, US-MN, US-OR, US-WA

Liquorice in name or ingredients

EU, GB

Sweeteners present

EU, GB

Small package area cm2

EU, GB

Whether it is sold online

EU, GB

Name of food refers to allergen

EU, GB

Use difficult without instructions

EU, GB

Alcohol abv

EU, GB

Annex v exempt product

EU, GB

Offered by distance communication

Aspartame present

EU, GB, KR

Food additive present

EU, GB, JP

Caffeine mg per l

Oem consignment manufactured

Added polyols over 10 percent

EU, GB

Engineered nanomaterial ingredient

EU, GB

Refrigerated

EU, GB

Post opening storage appropriate

EU, GB

Label implies different origin

EU, GB

Country of origin stated

EU, GB

Operator knows noncompliant

EU, GB

Chemical detoxification applied

EU, GB

Jp annex 20 food

Jp permit business type

Canned or bottled

Distributed in exporting country

Purports to contain juice

Restaurant or retail service

Coating type

Sorting destined lot

Contains meat

Schedule 3 food

Oral disclosure intended

Gmo annex 17 ingredient

Additive undesignated

Sulfiting agent added

Nutrition claim

Juice pathogen treated

Chemical preservative added

Imitation food claim

Gluten free claim

Direct additive used

Ca gross sales usd

US-CA

Packaging tons co

US-CO

Packaging tons md

US-MD

Packaging tons mn

US-MN

Packaging tonnes or

US-OR

Fluorine treated container

US-VT

Packaging tons wa

US-WA

Whether the listed substance or group is present
Markets
EU, GB, US, US-CA, US-VT
Rules
7,504
Eu food category code
Markets
EU, GB
Rules
5,149
Number of employees at the seller
Markets
US-CA
Rules
972
Contaminant food category
Markets
EU, GB
Rules
804
Sold prepacked
Markets
EU, GB, JP, KR, US
Rules
165
Economic operator role
Markets
EU, GB, JP, KR, US
Rules
50
Imported
Markets
EU, GB, JP, KR, US
Rules
41
Allergens present
Markets
EU, GB, JP, KR, US
Rules
38
Special storage required
Markets
EU, GB, JP, KR
Rules
37
Contains gmo
Markets
JP, KR
Rules
33
Glass bottle reusable unlabelled
Markets
EU, GB
Rules
32
Component content declared
Markets
KR
Rules
30
Precaution statement required
Markets
KR
Rules
30
Operates food facility
Markets
EU, GB, JP, US
Rules
25
Jp processed food
Markets
JP
Rules
18
Jp general use food
Markets
JP
Rules
18
List of ingredients present
Markets
EU, GB
Rules
11
Materials
Markets
US
Rules
11
Irradiated
Markets
EU, GB, KR, US
Rules
10
Annex ix sold by number or loss
Markets
EU, GB
Rules
8
Contains glycyrrhizinic acid
Markets
EU, GB
Rules
6
Beverage
Markets
EU, GB
Rules
6
Prepacked for direct sale
Markets
GB
Rules
6
Facility registration exempt
Markets
US
Rules
6
Frozen
Markets
KR
Rules
5
Qualified facility
Markets
US
Rules
5
Facility registration required
Markets
US
Rules
5
Annual gross revenue usd
Markets
US-CO, US-MD, US-MN, US-OR, US-WA
Rules
5
Liquorice in name or ingredients
Markets
EU, GB
Rules
4
Sweeteners present
Markets
EU, GB
Rules
4
Small package area cm2
Markets
EU, GB
Rules
4
Whether it is sold online
Markets
EU, GB
Rules
4
Name of food refers to allergen
Markets
EU, GB
Rules
4
Use difficult without instructions
Markets
EU, GB
Rules
4
Alcohol abv
Markets
EU, GB
Rules
4
Annex v exempt product
Markets
EU, GB
Rules
4
Offered by distance communication
Markets
GB
Rules
4
Aspartame present
Markets
EU, GB, KR
Rules
3
Food additive present
Markets
EU, GB, JP
Rules
3
Caffeine mg per l
Markets
KR
Rules
3
Oem consignment manufactured
Markets
KR
Rules
3
Added polyols over 10 percent
Markets
EU, GB
Rules
2
Engineered nanomaterial ingredient
Markets
EU, GB
Rules
2
Refrigerated
Markets
EU, GB
Rules
2
Post opening storage appropriate
Markets
EU, GB
Rules
2
Label implies different origin
Markets
EU, GB
Rules
2
Country of origin stated
Markets
EU, GB
Rules
2
Operator knows noncompliant
Markets
EU, GB
Rules
2
Chemical detoxification applied
Markets
EU, GB
Rules
2
Jp annex 20 food
Markets
JP
Rules
2
Jp permit business type
Markets
JP
Rules
2
Canned or bottled
Markets
KR
Rules
2
Distributed in exporting country
Markets
KR
Rules
2
Purports to contain juice
Markets
US
Rules
2
Restaurant or retail service
Markets
US
Rules
2
Coating type
Markets
US
Rules
2
Sorting destined lot
Markets
EU
Rules
1
Contains meat
Markets
GB
Rules
1
Schedule 3 food
Markets
GB
Rules
1
Oral disclosure intended
Markets
GB
Rules
1
Gmo annex 17 ingredient
Markets
JP
Rules
1
Additive undesignated
Markets
JP
Rules
1
Sulfiting agent added
Markets
US
Rules
1
Nutrition claim
Markets
US
Rules
1
Juice pathogen treated
Markets
US
Rules
1
Chemical preservative added
Markets
US
Rules
1
Imitation food claim
Markets
US
Rules
1
Gluten free claim
Markets
US
Rules
1
Direct additive used
Markets
US
Rules
1
Ca gross sales usd
Markets
US-CA
Rules
1
Packaging tons co
Markets
US-CO
Rules
1
Packaging tons md
Markets
US-MD
Rules
1
Packaging tons mn
Markets
US-MN
Rules
1
Packaging tonnes or
Markets
US-OR
Rules
1
Fluorine treated container
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US-VT
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WarningUS-CA

N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine (CAS 758-17-8)

Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)

This product can expose you to N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Exemptions (1)

No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).

a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk

Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

Seller has 10 or more employees
Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

Depends on: number of employees at the seller

Takes effect 8 Dec 2026

Applies to products sold on or after 8 Dec 2026

Listed 2025-12-08 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

Chemical: N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine
Type of toxicity: cancer
Listed by: the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
CAS No.: 758-17-8
Date listed: 8 Dec 2025

Prop 65 list row: N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine · fetched 2026-10-08

California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

WarningUS-CA

Bisphenol S (BPS) (CAS 80-09-1)

Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no MADL listed for this row)

This product can expose you to Bisphenol S (BPS), which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Exemptions (1)

No warning is required for a reproductive toxicant where the exposure will produce no observable effect at 1,000 times the level in question (at or below the MADL).

“a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure will produce no observable effect, even at 1,000 times the level in question.”

Appendix A (summary), Exposures that will produce no observable reproductive effect (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

Seller has 10 or more employees
Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

Depends on: number of employees at the seller

Takes effect 8 Dec 2026

Applies to products sold on or after 8 Dec 2026

Listed 2025-12-08 (developmental). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

Chemical: Bisphenol S (BPS)
Type of toxicity: developmental toxicity
Listed by: the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
CAS No.: 80-09-1
Date listed: 8 Dec 2025

Prop 65 list row: Bisphenol S (BPS) · fetched 2026-10-08

California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

WarningUS-CA

Tacrolimus (CAS 104987-11-3)

Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)

This product can expose you to Tacrolimus, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Exemptions (1)

No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).

a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk

Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

Seller has 10 or more employees
Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

Depends on: number of employees at the seller

Takes effect 17 Jul 2027

Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027

Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

Chemical: Tacrolimus
Type of toxicity: cancer
Listed by: the Labor Code (LC)
CAS No.: 104987-11-3
Date listed: 17 Jul 2026

Prop 65 list row: Tacrolimus · fetched 2026-10-08

California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

WarningUS-CA

Hydrochlorothiazide

Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)

This product can expose you to Hydrochlorothiazide, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Exemptions (1)

No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).

a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk

Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

Seller has 10 or more employees
Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

Depends on: number of employees at the seller

Takes effect 17 Jul 2027

Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027

Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

Chemical: Hydrochlorothiazide
Type of toxicity: cancer
Listed by: the Labor Code (LC)
CAS No.: 58-93-5; 125727-50-6; 8049-49-8
Date listed: 17 Jul 2026

Prop 65 list row: Hydrochlorothiazide · fetched 2026-10-08

California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

WarningUS-CA

Voriconazole

Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)

This product can expose you to Voriconazole, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Exemptions (1)

No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).

a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk

Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

Seller has 10 or more employees
Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

Depends on: number of employees at the seller

Takes effect 17 Jul 2027

Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027

Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

Chemical: Voriconazole
Type of toxicity: cancer
Listed by: the Labor Code (LC)
CAS No.: 137234-62-9; 188416-29-7; 173967-54-9
Date listed: 17 Jul 2026

Prop 65 list row: Voriconazole · fetched 2026-10-08

California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

WarningUS-CA

Welding Fumes

Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)

This product can expose you to Welding Fumes, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Exemptions (1)

No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).

a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk

Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.

Seller has 10 or more employees
Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical

Depends on: number of employees at the seller

Takes effect 17 Jul 2027

Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027

Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.

Chemical: Welding Fumes
Type of toxicity: cancer
Listed by: the Labor Code (LC)
CAS No.: none given
Date listed: 17 Jul 2026

Prop 65 list row: Welding Fumes · fetched 2026-10-08

California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

NotificationUS

PFAS as defined in United States (federal)

Notification to US EPA through the Central Data Exchange (CDX), the PFAS 8(a)(7) reporting tool (§705.35)

Submit the §705.15 information (or, for article importers, the §705.18(a) streamlined form) during the submission period. §705.20(a): the submission period begins January 31, 2027, or 60 days following the date EPA announces in the Federal Register under paragraph (c), whichever is earlier, and lasts six months. §705.20(b): a small manufacturer (40 CFR 704.3) reporting exclusively as an article importer under §705.18(a) has twelve months from the same start. §705.25: keep the records that document what was reported for 5 years beginning on the last day of the submission period.

Exemptions (2)

Reporting is not required for the import of municipal solid waste streams for the purpose of disposal or destruction of the waste

“Reporting under this part is not required for the import of municipal solid waste streams for the purpose of disposal or destruction of the waste.”

§705.12 · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)

Reporting is not required for a Federal agency which imports PFAS when it is not for any immediate or eventual commercial advantage

“Additionally, reporting is not required for a Federal agency which imports PFAS when it is not for any immediate or eventual commercial advantage.”

§705.12 · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)

Later deadlines (1)

31 Jan 2027: Submission period starts on this date at the latest (earlier if EPA announces a date: 60 days after it); it lasts six months, or twelve months for a small manufacturer reporting only as an article importer

“the submission period shall begin January 31, 2027, or 60 days following the date provided in paragraph (c) of this section, whichever is earlier, and last for six months.”

§705.20(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)

Penalty

Failure or refusal to submit the information, or to keep and give access to the records, is unlawful under TSCA section 15(3); a person who violates TSCA section 15 is liable to the United States for a civil penalty and may be criminally prosecuted (no penalty amount is stated in this part)

“TSCA section 16 provides that any person who violates a provision of TSCA section 15 is liable to the United States for a civil penalty and may be criminally prosecuted.”

§705.1(b) · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 22 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-22 per the eCFR (title 40 up to date as of 2026-10-22). Section 705.20 carries the amendment 91 FR 18789, Apr. 13, 2026.

Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
You manufactured (including imported) a PFAS, or an article containing one, for commercial purposes at any time from January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2022

Depends on: economic operator role

Takes effect 31 Jan 2027

Applies to products manufactured on or after 31 Jan 2027

Stated in §705.20(a)-(b): “the submission period shall begin January 31, 2027, or 60 days following the date provided in paragraph (c) of this section, whichever is earlier”. Paragraph (c): “EPA intends to publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the submission period date and revising or removing this paragraph (c).” The period had not begun on the date this row was made (2026-10-26); the date is the latest start the text allows.

“All information reported to EPA in response to the requirements of this part must be submitted during the applicable submission period.”

§705.20(a) · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)

ConformityKR

Food additives: the 식품첨가물의 기준 및 규격 decide whether an additive is acceptable

Must meet the conditions of I. 총칙 3. 1): acceptability of a food additive is judged by the 총칙, 제조기준, 일반사용기준, 품목별 기준 및 규격 and 일반시험법 of the notice

Official text, current to 13 Jul 2026. MFDS notice 2026-50 full text (발령 2026-07-13) from law.go.kr; it takes effect 2028-01-01 (시행), so it may not be the text in force.

Every product in the category

Takes effect 1 Jan 2028

Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2028

Notice 2026-50 (발령 2026-07-13) carries [시행일 : ‘28.1.1.] per its published text; the version in force before 2028-01-01 is not stored, so no earlier dates are covered.

“이 고시에 실린 식품첨가물의 적․부는 총칙, 제조기준, 일반사용기준, 품목별 기준 및 규격, 일반시험법의 규정에 따라 판정한다”

I. 총칙 3. 1) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (attachment via law.go.kr flDownload): 식품의약품안전처고시 제2026-50호 식품첨가물의 기준 및 규격 (발령 2026-07-13, 시행 2028-01-01)(opens in a new tab)

Label x 89KR

89 rules from 식품등의 표시기준 (MFDS notice 2026-37)

Label required

Show targets (40 of 89)

사) 영양성분(한식메주, 한식된장은 제외)
바) 원재료명
바) 영양성분
아) 용기ㆍ포장 재질
아) 용기ㆍ포장 재질
(1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
(1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
(1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
(1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
(1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
(1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
(1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
(1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
(1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
(1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
아) 용기ㆍ포장 재질
(가) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
자) 품목보고번호
(1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
아) 용기ㆍ포장 재질
자) 품목보고번호
사) 영양성분
아) 용기ㆍ포장 재질
자) 품목보고번호
아) 용기ㆍ포장 재질
아) 용기ㆍ포장 재질
자) 품목보고번호
바) 원재료명
바) 원재료명
자) 품목보고번호
사) 영양성분
자) 품목보고번호
자) 품목보고번호
바) 원재료명
바) 원재료명
(6) 원재료명
아) 용기ㆍ포장 재질
바) 원재료명
바) 원재료명
(1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시

The remaining targets are listed on the substances page.

Every product in the category

1 Jan 2028

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: 사) 영양성분(한식메주, 한식된장은 제외)

“사) 영양성분(한식메주, 한식된장은 제외)”

Ⅲ. 1. 타. 2) 사) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 식품의약품안전처고시 제2026-37호 (발령 2026-05-12, 시행 2028-01-01)(opens in a new tab)

Label x 16KR

16 rules from 식품등의 표시기준 (MFDS notice 2026-37)

Label required

Show targets (16 of 16)

카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
(11) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
차) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
마) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)

Special storage conditions are required

Depends on: special storage required

1 Jan 2028

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: 카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)

“카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)”

Ⅲ. 1. 다. 2) 카) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 식품의약품안전처고시 제2026-37호 (발령 2026-05-12, 시행 2028-01-01)(opens in a new tab)

WarningUS-CA
N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine (CAS 758-17-8)
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
Applies when
Seller has 10 or more employees
Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
Effective
Takes effect 8 Dec 2026
Applies to products sold on or after 8 Dec 2026
Listed 2025-12-08 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
Source
Chemical
N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine
Type of toxicity
cancer
Listed by
the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
CAS No.
758-17-8
Date listed
8 Dec 2025
Prop 65 list row: N-Methyl-N-Formylhydrazine · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
WarningUS-CA
Bisphenol S (BPS) (CAS 80-09-1)
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no MADL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Bisphenol S (BPS), which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required for a reproductive toxicant where the exposure will produce no observable effect at 1,000 times the level in question (at or below the MADL).
“a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure will produce no observable effect, even at 1,000 times the level in question.”
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that will produce no observable reproductive effect (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
Applies when
Seller has 10 or more employees
Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
Effective
Takes effect 8 Dec 2026
Applies to products sold on or after 8 Dec 2026
Listed 2025-12-08 (developmental). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
Source
Chemical
Bisphenol S (BPS)
Type of toxicity
developmental toxicity
Listed by
the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
CAS No.
80-09-1
Date listed
8 Dec 2025
Prop 65 list row: Bisphenol S (BPS) · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
WarningUS-CA
Tacrolimus (CAS 104987-11-3)
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Tacrolimus, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
Applies when
Seller has 10 or more employees
Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
Effective
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
Source
Chemical
Tacrolimus
Type of toxicity
cancer
Listed by
the Labor Code (LC)
CAS No.
104987-11-3
Date listed
17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Tacrolimus · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
WarningUS-CA
Hydrochlorothiazide
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Hydrochlorothiazide, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
Applies when
Seller has 10 or more employees
Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
Effective
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
Source
Chemical
Hydrochlorothiazide
Type of toxicity
cancer
Listed by
the Labor Code (LC)
CAS No.
58-93-5; 125727-50-6; 8049-49-8
Date listed
17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Hydrochlorothiazide · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
WarningUS-CA
Voriconazole
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Voriconazole, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
Applies when
Seller has 10 or more employees
Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
Effective
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
Source
Chemical
Voriconazole
Type of toxicity
cancer
Listed by
the Labor Code (LC)
CAS No.
137234-62-9; 188416-29-7; 173967-54-9
Date listed
17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Voriconazole · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
WarningUS-CA
Welding Fumes
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
This product can expose you to Welding Fumes, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Exemptions (1)
No warning is required where the exposure poses no significant risk of cancer (at or below the NSRL).
a warning is not required if the business causing the exposure can demonstrate that the exposure occurs at a level that poses “no significant risk
Appendix A (summary), Exposures that pose no significant risk of cancer (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08California OAG / OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
Official text, current to 31 Jul 2026. OEHHA's own Prop 65 list (XLSX), list dated July 31, 2026.
Applies when
Seller has 10 or more employees
Your business has 10 or more employees and the product knowingly and intentionally exposes someone in California to this chemical
Depends on: number of employees at the seller
Effective
Takes effect 17 Jul 2027
Applies to products sold on or after 17 Jul 2027
Listed 2026-07-17 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
Source
Chemical
Welding Fumes
Type of toxicity
cancer
Listed by
the Labor Code (LC)
CAS No.
none given
Date listed
17 Jul 2026
Prop 65 list row: Welding Fumes · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
NotificationUS
PFAS as defined in United States (federal)
Notification to US EPA through the Central Data Exchange (CDX), the PFAS 8(a)(7) reporting tool (§705.35)
Submit the §705.15 information (or, for article importers, the §705.18(a) streamlined form) during the submission period. §705.20(a): the submission period begins January 31, 2027, or 60 days following the date EPA announces in the Federal Register under paragraph (c), whichever is earlier, and lasts six months. §705.20(b): a small manufacturer (40 CFR 704.3) reporting exclusively as an article importer under §705.18(a) has twelve months from the same start. §705.25: keep the records that document what was reported for 5 years beginning on the last day of the submission period.
Exemptions (2)
Reporting is not required for the import of municipal solid waste streams for the purpose of disposal or destruction of the waste
“Reporting under this part is not required for the import of municipal solid waste streams for the purpose of disposal or destruction of the waste.”
§705.12 · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)
Reporting is not required for a Federal agency which imports PFAS when it is not for any immediate or eventual commercial advantage
“Additionally, reporting is not required for a Federal agency which imports PFAS when it is not for any immediate or eventual commercial advantage.”
§705.12 · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)
Later deadlines (1)
31 Jan 2027: Submission period starts on this date at the latest (earlier if EPA announces a date: 60 days after it); it lasts six months, or twelve months for a small manufacturer reporting only as an article importer
“the submission period shall begin January 31, 2027, or 60 days following the date provided in paragraph (c) of this section, whichever is earlier, and last for six months.”
§705.20(a) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)
Penalty
Failure or refusal to submit the information, or to keep and give access to the records, is unlawful under TSCA section 15(3); a person who violates TSCA section 15 is liable to the United States for a civil penalty and may be criminally prosecuted (no penalty amount is stated in this part)
“TSCA section 16 provides that any person who violates a provision of TSCA section 15 is liable to the United States for a civil penalty and may be criminally prosecuted.”
§705.1(b) · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 22 Oct 2026. eCFR is an editorial compilation of the CFR, not the official legal edition; current to 2026-10-22 per the eCFR (title 40 up to date as of 2026-10-22). Section 705.20 carries the amendment 91 FR 18789, Apr. 13, 2026.
Applies when
Your role: Manufacturer or Importer
You manufactured (including imported) a PFAS, or an article containing one, for commercial purposes at any time from January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2022
Depends on: economic operator role
Effective
Takes effect 31 Jan 2027
Applies to products manufactured on or after 31 Jan 2027
Stated in §705.20(a)-(b): “the submission period shall begin January 31, 2027, or 60 days following the date provided in paragraph (c) of this section, whichever is earlier”. Paragraph (c): “EPA intends to publish a document in the Federal Register announcing the submission period date and revising or removing this paragraph (c).” The period had not begun on the date this row was made (2026-10-26); the date is the latest start the text allows.
Source
“All information reported to EPA in response to the requirements of this part must be submitted during the applicable submission period.”
§705.20(a) · fetched 2026-10-26US EPA via eCFR: 40 CFR 705(opens in a new tab)
ConformityKR
Food additives: the 식품첨가물의 기준 및 규격 decide whether an additive is acceptable
Must meet the conditions of I. 총칙 3. 1): acceptability of a food additive is judged by the 총칙, 제조기준, 일반사용기준, 품목별 기준 및 규격 and 일반시험법 of the notice
Official text, current to 13 Jul 2026. MFDS notice 2026-50 full text (발령 2026-07-13) from law.go.kr; it takes effect 2028-01-01 (시행), so it may not be the text in force.
Applies when
Every product in the category
Effective
Takes effect 1 Jan 2028
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2028
Notice 2026-50 (발령 2026-07-13) carries [시행일 : ‘28.1.1.] per its published text; the version in force before 2028-01-01 is not stored, so no earlier dates are covered.
Source
“이 고시에 실린 식품첨가물의 적․부는 총칙, 제조기준, 일반사용기준, 품목별 기준 및 규격, 일반시험법의 규정에 따라 판정한다”
I. 총칙 3. 1) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (attachment via law.go.kr flDownload): 식품의약품안전처고시 제2026-50호 식품첨가물의 기준 및 규격 (발령 2026-07-13, 시행 2028-01-01)(opens in a new tab)
Label x 89KR
89 rules from 식품등의 표시기준 (MFDS notice 2026-37)
Label required
Show targets (40 of 89)
사) 영양성분(한식메주, 한식된장은 제외)
바) 원재료명
바) 영양성분
아) 용기ㆍ포장 재질
아) 용기ㆍ포장 재질
(1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
(1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
(1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
(1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
(1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
(1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
(1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
(1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
(1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
(1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
아) 용기ㆍ포장 재질
(가) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
자) 품목보고번호
(1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
아) 용기ㆍ포장 재질
자) 품목보고번호
사) 영양성분
아) 용기ㆍ포장 재질
자) 품목보고번호
아) 용기ㆍ포장 재질
아) 용기ㆍ포장 재질
자) 품목보고번호
바) 원재료명
바) 원재료명
자) 품목보고번호
사) 영양성분
자) 품목보고번호
자) 품목보고번호
바) 원재료명
바) 원재료명
(6) 원재료명
아) 용기ㆍ포장 재질
바) 원재료명
바) 원재료명
(1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
The remaining targets are listed on the substances page.
Applies when
Every product in the category
Effective
1 Jan 2028
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Source
Example: 사) 영양성분(한식메주, 한식된장은 제외)
“사) 영양성분(한식메주, 한식된장은 제외)”
Ⅲ. 1. 타. 2) 사) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 식품의약품안전처고시 제2026-37호 (발령 2026-05-12, 시행 2028-01-01)(opens in a new tab)
Label x 16KR
16 rules from 식품등의 표시기준 (MFDS notice 2026-37)
Label required
Show targets (16 of 16)
카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
(11) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
차) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
마) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
Applies when
Special storage conditions are required
Depends on: special storage required
Effective
1 Jan 2028
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Source
Example: 카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)
“카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)”
Ⅲ. 1. 다. 2) 카) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 식품의약품안전처고시 제2026-37호 (발령 2026-05-12, 시행 2028-01-01)(opens in a new tab)

All dated changes

Records

Recalls and alerts

Recalls, safety alerts and Prop 65 notices that name Coffee, tea and infusions, with a link to the original. A Prop 65 notice is a claim by the sender, not a ruling.

Prop 65 notices: 88 Safety Gate alerts: 0 CPSC recalls: 0

88 records dated 14 Feb 2023 to 26 Oct 2026. Most recent shown.

Show the 8 most recent records

26 Oct 2026Prop 65 notices
Rishi Turmeric Ginger Chai, UPC# 741391976443
Packaged food and beverages
Substance
Lead
Party
Diaspora Tea & Herb Company, LLC, Good Food Holdings, LLC, Good Food Holdings, LLC dba Lazy Acres Market, E-Mart Inc., E-Mart America, Inc.
Category
Coffee, tea and infusions
Official notice(opens in a new tab)Report this row
8 Oct 2026Prop 65 notices
Organic Turmeric & Ginger Tea UPC #032917002563
Packaged food and beverages
Substance
Lead
Party
Traditional Medicinals, Inc., Organic Roots Temecula, Inc.
Category
Coffee, tea and infusions
Official notice(opens in a new tab)Report this row
5 Oct 2026Prop 65 notices
Organic India Tulsi Turmeric Ginger Tea, UPC# 801541512324
Packaged food and beverages
Substance
Lead
Party
Organic India USA, LLC, Organic India Pvt. Ltd., Sprouts Farmers Market, LLC, Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc., SF Markets, LLC, Sprouts Farmers Market Holdings, LLC, SF Markets, LLC (FN), SFM, LLC
Category
Coffee, tea and infusions
Official notice(opens in a new tab)Report this row
30 Sep 2026Prop 65 notices
Matcha powder
Packaged food and beverages
Substance
Lead
Party
Green Foods Corporation, Eazypoint, LLC, Amazon.com Services LLC
Category
Coffee, tea and infusions
Official notice(opens in a new tab)Report this row
29 Sep 2026Prop 65 notices
Tumeric Lemon Ginger Tea UPC # 644925482222
Packaged food and beverages
Substance
Lead
Party
Herbal Cup Tea Inc., The TJX Companies, Inc
Category
Coffee, tea and infusions
Official notice(opens in a new tab)Report this row
21 Aug 2026Prop 65 notices
Matcha powder
Packaged food and beverages
Substance
Lead
Party
Beauty Experts, Amazon.com Services LLC
Category
Coffee, tea and infusions
Official notice(opens in a new tab)Report this row
20 Aug 2026Prop 65 notices
Chai powder
Packaged food and beverages
Substance
Lead
Party
Drink International, LLC, Amazon.com Services LLC
Category
Coffee, tea and infusions
Official notice(opens in a new tab)Report this row
6 Aug 2026Prop 65 notices
Mud Wtr Matcha Powder, including but not limited to 8-50003-03336-5
Packaged food and beverages
Substance
Lead
Party
Mud Wtr Inc., Amazon.com, Inc.
Category
Coffee, tea and infusions
Official notice(opens in a new tab)Report this row

Related categories

Non-alcoholic beverages
Ready-to-drink and drink-preparation products (EU 1169/2011 Annex III caffeine wording, sweetener wording and KR high-caffeine labelling attach to this group).
Soft drinks, energy drinks and waters
Carbonated and still soft drinks, flavoured waters, energy drinks, sports drinks and bottled water (EU Annex III 'high caffeine content' above 150 mg/l; KR 고카페인 표시; sweetener warnings).
Fruit and vegetable juices
Juices, nectars and concentrates (EU Dir. 2001/112; US 21 CFR 101.30 percent juice declaration; patulin).

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