Which rules apply to cheese?

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)

Limit 100 µg/kg (content basis)

Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 19 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02023R0915-20260819 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.

Food category (contaminant tables): Bakery wares containing at least 75 % milling products of oats [EU:1.9.5]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 May 2023

Art. 11: in force 25 May 2023 (computed from the OJ date in the published text); level changes dated in the row are applied as written.

From the consolidated text: 1.9.5 · Bakery wares containing at least 75 % milling products of oats · 100 · Including small bakery wares.

Annex I rows, point 1.9.5: Bakery wares containing at least 75 % milling products of oats — T-2 and HT-2 toxins · fetched 2026-10-17

Limit

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)

Limit 100 µg/kg (content basis)

Food category (contaminant tables): Oat flakes [EU:1.9.6]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 May 2023

Art. 11: in force 25 May 2023 (computed from the OJ date in the published text); level changes dated in the row are applied as written.

From the consolidated text: 1.9.6 · Oat flakes · 100

Annex I rows, point 1.9.6: Oat flakes — T-2 and HT-2 toxins · fetched 2026-10-17

Limit

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)

Limit 50 µg/kg (content basis)

Food category (contaminant tables): Breakfast cereals consisting of at least 50 % of cereal bran, milling products of oat grains, milling products of maize grains, whole oat grains, barley grains, maize grains or durum wheat grains, and consisting of less than 40 % of milling products of oat grains and whole oat grains [EU:1.9.7]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 May 2023

Art. 11: in force 25 May 2023 (computed from the OJ date in the published text); level changes dated in the row are applied as written.

From the consolidated text: 1.9.7 · Breakfast cereals consisting of at least 50 % of cereal bran, milling products of oat grains, milling products of maize grains, whole oat grains, barley grains, maize grains or durum wheat grains, and consisting of less than 40 % of milling products of oat grains and whole oat grains · 50

Annex I rows, point 1.9.7: Breakfast cereals consisting of at least 50 % of cereal bran, milling products of oat grains, milling products of maize grains, whole oat grains, barley grains, maize grains or durum wheat grains, and consisting of less than 40 % of milling products of oat grains and whole oat grains — T-2 and HT-2 toxins · fetched 2026-10-17

Limit

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)

Limit 75 µg/kg (content basis)

Food category (contaminant tables): Breakfast cereals consisting of at least 50 % of cereal bran, milling products of oat grains, milling products of maize grains, whole oat grains, barley grains, maize grains or durum wheat grains, and of at least 40 % of milling products of oat grains and whole oat grains [EU:1.9.8]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 May 2023

Art. 11: in force 25 May 2023 (computed from the OJ date in the published text); level changes dated in the row are applied as written.

From the consolidated text: 1.9.8 · Breakfast cereals consisting of at least 50 % of cereal bran, milling products of oat grains, milling products of maize grains, whole oat grains, barley grains, maize grains or durum wheat grains, and of at least 40 % of milling products of oat grains and whole oat grains · 75

Annex I rows, point 1.9.8: Breakfast cereals consisting of at least 50 % of cereal bran, milling products of oat grains, milling products of maize grains, whole oat grains, barley grains, maize grains or durum wheat grains, and of at least 40 % of milling products of oat grains and whole oat grains — T-2 and HT-2 toxins · fetched 2026-10-17

Limit

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)

Limit 10 µg/kg (content basis)

Food category (contaminant tables): Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children [EU:1.9.9]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 May 2023

Art. 11: in force 25 May 2023 (computed from the OJ date in the published text); level changes dated in the row are applied as written.

From the consolidated text: 1.9.9 · Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children · 10 · Except rice products (products of which rice or processed products from rice are the only cereal ingredients). The maximum level applies to the dry matter (5) of the product as placed on the market.

Annex I rows, point 1.9.9: Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children — T-2 and HT-2 toxins · fetched 2026-10-17

Limit

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)

Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis)

Food category (contaminant tables): Canned food except products listed in 3.5.2, 3.5.3, 3.5.4 and 3.5.5 [EU:3.5.1]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 May 2023

Art. 11: in force 25 May 2023 (computed from the OJ date in the published text); level changes dated in the row are applied as written.

From the consolidated text: 3.5.1 · Canned food except products listed in 3.5.2, 3.5.3, 3.5.4 and 3.5.5 · 200 · The maximum level applies to the wet weight.

Annex I rows, point 3.5.1: Canned food except products listed in 3.5.2, 3.5.3, 3.5.4 and 3.5.5 — Tin (inorganic) · fetched 2026-10-17

Limit

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)

Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis)

Food category (contaminant tables): Canned beverages except products listed in 3.5.3, 3.5.4 and 3.5.5 [EU:3.5.2]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 May 2023

Art. 11: in force 25 May 2023 (computed from the OJ date in the published text); level changes dated in the row are applied as written.

From the consolidated text: 3.5.2 · Canned beverages except products listed in 3.5.3, 3.5.4 and 3.5.5 · 100 · The maximum level applies to the wet weight. Including fruit juices and vegetable juices.

Annex I rows, point 3.5.2: Canned beverages except products listed in 3.5.3, 3.5.4 and 3.5.5 — Tin (inorganic) · fetched 2026-10-17

Limit

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)

Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis)

Food category (contaminant tables): Canned infant formulae, canned follow-on formulae and canned young-child formulae [EU:3.5.3]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 May 2023

Art. 11: in force 25 May 2023 (computed from the OJ date in the published text); level changes dated in the row are applied as written.

From the consolidated text: 3.5.3 · Canned infant formulae, canned follow-on formulae and canned young-child formulae · 50 · Except canned dried and canned powdered products. The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.

Annex I rows, point 3.5.3: Canned infant formulae, canned follow-on formulae and canned young-child formulae — Tin (inorganic) · fetched 2026-10-17

Limit

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)

Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis)

Food category (contaminant tables): Canned baby food and canned processed cereal-based food for infants and young children [EU:3.5.4]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 May 2023

Art. 11: in force 25 May 2023 (computed from the OJ date in the published text); level changes dated in the row are applied as written.

From the consolidated text: 3.5.4 · Canned baby food and canned processed cereal-based food for infants and young children · 50 · Except canned dried and canned powdered products. The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.

Annex I rows, point 3.5.4: Canned baby food and canned processed cereal-based food for infants and young children — Tin (inorganic) · fetched 2026-10-17

Limit

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)

Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis)

Food category (contaminant tables): Canned food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children [EU:3.5.5]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 May 2023

Art. 11: in force 25 May 2023 (computed from the OJ date in the published text); level changes dated in the row are applied as written.

From the consolidated text: 3.5.5 · Canned food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children · 50 · Except canned dried and canned powdered products. The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.

Annex I rows, point 3.5.5: Canned food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children — Tin (inorganic) · fetched 2026-10-17

Limit

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)

Limit 100 µg/kg (content basis)

Food category (contaminant tables): Unprocessed cereal grains except products listed in 1.5.2 [EU:1.5.1]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 May 2023

Art. 11: in force 25 May 2023 (computed from the OJ date in the published text); level changes dated in the row are applied as written.

From the consolidated text: 1.5.1 · Unprocessed cereal grains except products listed in 1.5.2 · 100 · Except unprocessed maize grains intended to be processed by wet milling and except rice. The maximum level applies to unprocessed cereal grains (in case of oats, grains with husk) placed on the market for first-stage processing (6).

Annex I rows, point 1.5.1: Unprocessed cereal grains except products listed in 1.5.2 — Zearalenone · fetched 2026-10-17

Limit

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)

Limit 350 µg/kg (content basis)

Food category (contaminant tables): Unprocessed maize grains [EU:1.5.2]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 May 2023

Art. 11: in force 25 May 2023 (computed from the OJ date in the published text); level changes dated in the row are applied as written.

From the consolidated text: 1.5.2 · Unprocessed maize grains · 350 · Except unprocessed maize grains for which it is evident, e.g. through their labelling or destination, that they are intended for use in a wet milling process only (starch production). The maximum level applies to unprocessed maize grains placed on the market for first-stage processing (6).

Annex I rows, point 1.5.2: Unprocessed maize grains — Zearalenone · fetched 2026-10-17

Limit

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)

Limit 75 µg/kg (content basis)

Food category (contaminant tables): Cereals, bran and germ placed on the market for the final consumer; Cereal flour and semolina Except products listed in 1.5.5, 1.5.6 and 1.5.8 [EU:1.5.3]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 May 2023

Art. 11: in force 25 May 2023 (computed from the OJ date in the published text); level changes dated in the row are applied as written.

From the consolidated text: 1.5.3 · Cereals, bran and germ placed on the market for the final consumer; Cereal flour and semolina Except products listed in 1.5.5, 1.5.6 and 1.5.8 · 75 · Except rice and rice products (products of which rice or processed products from rice are the only cereal ingredients).

Annex I rows, point 1.5.3: Cereals, bran and germ placed on the market for the final consumer; Cereal flour and semolina Except products listed in 1.5.5, 1.5.6 and 1.5.8 — Zearalenone · fetched 2026-10-17

Limit

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)

Limit 50 µg/kg (content basis)

Food category (contaminant tables): Bread, pastries, biscuits, cereal snacks and breakfast cereals except products listed in 1.5.5 [EU:1.5.4]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 May 2023

Art. 11: in force 25 May 2023 (computed from the OJ date in the published text); level changes dated in the row are applied as written.

From the consolidated text: 1.5.4 · Bread, pastries, biscuits, cereal snacks and breakfast cereals except products listed in 1.5.5 · 50 · Except rice products (products of which rice or processed products from rice are the only cereal ingredients). Includes small bakery wares.

Annex I rows, point 1.5.4: Bread, pastries, biscuits, cereal snacks and breakfast cereals except products listed in 1.5.5 — Zearalenone · fetched 2026-10-17

Limit

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)

Limit 100 µg/kg (content basis)

Food category (contaminant tables): Maize placed on the market for the final consumer; Maize-based snacks and maize-based breakfast cereals [EU:1.5.5]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 May 2023

Art. 11: in force 25 May 2023 (computed from the OJ date in the published text); level changes dated in the row are applied as written.

From the consolidated text: 1.5.5 · Maize placed on the market for the final consumer; Maize-based snacks and maize-based breakfast cereals · 100

Annex I rows, point 1.5.5: Maize placed on the market for the final consumer; Maize-based snacks and maize-based breakfast cereals — Zearalenone · fetched 2026-10-17

Limit

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)

Limit 300 µg/kg (content basis)

Food category (contaminant tables): Maize flour not placed on the market for the final consumer [EU:1.5.6.1]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 May 2023

Art. 11: in force 25 May 2023 (computed from the OJ date in the published text); level changes dated in the row are applied as written.

From the consolidated text: 1.5.6.1 · Maize flour not placed on the market for the final consumer · 300 · At least 90 %, measured by weight, of the particles in the milling product have a size ≤ 500 μm.

Annex I rows, point 1.5.6.1: Milling products of maize not placed on the market for the final consumer > Maize flour not placed on the market for the final consumer — Zearalenone · fetched 2026-10-17

Limit

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)

Limit 200 µg/kg (content basis)

Food category (contaminant tables): Other milling products of maize not placed on the market for the final consumer [EU:1.5.6.2]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 May 2023

Art. 11: in force 25 May 2023 (computed from the OJ date in the published text); level changes dated in the row are applied as written.

From the consolidated text: 1.5.6.2 · Other milling products of maize not placed on the market for the final consumer · 200 · Less than 90 %, measured by weight, of the particles in the milling product have a size ≤ 500 μm.

Annex I rows, point 1.5.6.2: Milling products of maize not placed on the market for the final consumer > Other milling products of maize not placed on the market for the final consumer — Zearalenone · fetched 2026-10-17

Limit

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)

Limit 400 µg/kg (content basis)

Food category (contaminant tables): Refined maize oil [EU:1.5.7]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 May 2023

Art. 11: in force 25 May 2023 (computed from the OJ date in the published text); level changes dated in the row are applied as written.

From the consolidated text: 1.5.7 · Refined maize oil · 400

Annex I rows, point 1.5.7: Refined maize oil — Zearalenone · fetched 2026-10-17

Limit

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)

Limit 20 µg/kg (content basis)

Food category (contaminant tables): Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children [EU:1.5.8]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 May 2023

Art. 11: in force 25 May 2023 (computed from the OJ date in the published text); level changes dated in the row are applied as written.

From the consolidated text: 1.5.8 · Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children · 20 · Except rice products (products of which rice or processed products from rice are the only cereal ingredients). The maximum level applies to the dry matter (5) of the product as placed on the market.

Annex I rows, point 1.5.8: Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children — Zearalenone · fetched 2026-10-17

Label

3.1. Confectionery or beverages containing glycyrrhizinic acid or its ammonium s

Label required

3.1. Confectionery or beverages containing glycyrrhizinic acid or its ammonium salt due to the addition of the substance(s) as such or the liquorice plant Glycyrrhiza

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Sold prepacked
Contains glycyrrhizinic acid or its ammonium salt
The term 'liquorice' appears in the list of ingredients or the name of the food: no

Depends on: sold prepacked, contains glycyrrhizinic acid, liquorice in name or ingredients

In force since 13 Dec 2014

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014

Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.

“3.1. Confectionery or beverages containing glycyrrhizinic acid or its ammonium salt due to the addition of the substance(s) as such or the liquorice plant Glycyrrhiza”

Annex III point 3.1 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (consolidated 2025-04-01)(opens in a new tab)

Label

Confectionery or beverages containing glycyrrhizinic acid

Label required

‘contains liquorice’ added immediately after the list of ingredients

Sold prepacked
Contains glycyrrhizinic acid or its ammonium salt
The term 'liquorice' appears in the list of ingredients or the name of the food: no

Depends on: sold prepacked, contains glycyrrhizinic acid, liquorice in name or ingredients

In force since 13 Dec 2014

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014

Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.

“‘contains liquorice’ shall be added immediately after the list of ingredients”

Annex III point 3.1 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (consolidated 2025-04-01)(opens in a new tab)

Label x 15

15 rules from Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers

Label required

Show targets (15 of 15)

a clear indication of the component or the ingredient that has been used
Date of minimum durability
Use by date
Foods packaged in certain gases
Foods with added phytosterols, phytosterol esters, phytostanols or phytostanol esters
Name of the food
Food frozen before sale and sold defrosted
Solid food in a liquid medium
Prepacked food
Name of the food
Nutrition declaration
Prepacked food marketed before sale to the final consumer or supplied to mass caterers: external packaging
Prepacked food marketed before sale to the final consumer or supplied to mass caterers
Name of the food
Date of minimum durability or use by date

Sold prepacked

Depends on: sold prepacked

Dates run from 13 Dec 2014 to 13 Dec 2016

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: a clear indication of the component or the ingredient that has been used

“a clear indication of the component or the ingredient that has been used”

Annex VI Part A point 4 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (consolidated 2025-04-01)(opens in a new tab)

Label

Foods containing sweeteners

Label required

‘with sweetener(s)’ accompanying the name of the food

Sold prepacked
Contains sweeteners

Depends on: sold prepacked, sweeteners present

In force since 13 Dec 2014

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014

Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.

“‘with sweetener(s)’ this statement shall accompany the name of the food”

Annex III point 2.1 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (consolidated 2025-04-01)(opens in a new tab)

Label

Foods containing both added sugar and sweeteners

Label required

‘with sugar(s) and sweetener(s)’ accompanying the name of the food

Sold prepacked
Contains sweeteners

Depends on: sold prepacked, sweeteners present

In force since 13 Dec 2014

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014

Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.

“‘with sugar(s) and sweetener(s)’ this statement shall accompany the name of the food”

Annex III point 2.2 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (consolidated 2025-04-01)(opens in a new tab)

Label

Foods containing aspartame or aspartame-acesulfame salt

Label required

‘contains aspartame (a source of phenylalanine)’ where designated only by E number; ‘contains a source of phenylalanine’ where designated by its specific name

Sold prepacked
Aspartame is added

Depends on: sold prepacked, aspartame present

In force since 13 Dec 2014

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014

Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.

“‘contains a source of phenylalanine’ shall appear on the label in cases where aspartame/aspartame-acesulfame salt is designated in the list of ingredients by its specific name”

Annex III point 2.3 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (consolidated 2025-04-01)(opens in a new tab)

Limit
T-2 and HT-2 toxins
Limit 100 µg/kg (content basis)
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Applies when
Food category (contaminant tables): Bakery wares containing at least 75 % milling products of oats [EU:1.9.5]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Effective
In force since 25 May 2023
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 May 2023
Art. 11: in force 25 May 2023 (computed from the OJ date in the published text); level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
Source
From the consolidated text: 1.9.5 · Bakery wares containing at least 75 % milling products of oats · 100 · Including small bakery wares.
Annex I rows, point 1.9.5: Bakery wares containing at least 75 % milling products of oats — T-2 and HT-2 toxins · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
T-2 and HT-2 toxins
Limit 100 µg/kg (content basis)
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Applies when
Food category (contaminant tables): Oat flakes [EU:1.9.6]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Effective
In force since 25 May 2023
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 May 2023
Art. 11: in force 25 May 2023 (computed from the OJ date in the published text); level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
Source
From the consolidated text: 1.9.6 · Oat flakes · 100
Annex I rows, point 1.9.6: Oat flakes — T-2 and HT-2 toxins · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
T-2 and HT-2 toxins
Limit 50 µg/kg (content basis)
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Applies when
Food category (contaminant tables): Breakfast cereals consisting of at least 50 % of cereal bran, milling products of oat grains, milling products of maize grains, whole oat grains, barley grains, maize grains or durum wheat grains, and consisting of less than 40 % of milling products of oat grains and whole oat grains [EU:1.9.7]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Effective
In force since 25 May 2023
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 May 2023
Art. 11: in force 25 May 2023 (computed from the OJ date in the published text); level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
Source
From the consolidated text: 1.9.7 · Breakfast cereals consisting of at least 50 % of cereal bran, milling products of oat grains, milling products of maize grains, whole oat grains, barley grains, maize grains or durum wheat grains, and consisting of less than 40 % of milling products of oat grains and whole oat grains · 50
Annex I rows, point 1.9.7: Breakfast cereals consisting of at least 50 % of cereal bran, milling products of oat grains, milling products of maize grains, whole oat grains, barley grains, maize grains or durum wheat grains, and consisting of less than 40 % of milling products of oat grains and whole oat grains — T-2 and HT-2 toxins · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
T-2 and HT-2 toxins
Limit 75 µg/kg (content basis)
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Applies when
Food category (contaminant tables): Breakfast cereals consisting of at least 50 % of cereal bran, milling products of oat grains, milling products of maize grains, whole oat grains, barley grains, maize grains or durum wheat grains, and of at least 40 % of milling products of oat grains and whole oat grains [EU:1.9.8]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Effective
In force since 25 May 2023
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 May 2023
Art. 11: in force 25 May 2023 (computed from the OJ date in the published text); level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
Source
From the consolidated text: 1.9.8 · Breakfast cereals consisting of at least 50 % of cereal bran, milling products of oat grains, milling products of maize grains, whole oat grains, barley grains, maize grains or durum wheat grains, and of at least 40 % of milling products of oat grains and whole oat grains · 75
Annex I rows, point 1.9.8: Breakfast cereals consisting of at least 50 % of cereal bran, milling products of oat grains, milling products of maize grains, whole oat grains, barley grains, maize grains or durum wheat grains, and of at least 40 % of milling products of oat grains and whole oat grains — T-2 and HT-2 toxins · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
T-2 and HT-2 toxins
Limit 10 µg/kg (content basis)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 19 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02023R0915-20260819 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
Applies when
Food category (contaminant tables): Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children [EU:1.9.9]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Effective
In force since 25 May 2023
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 May 2023
Art. 11: in force 25 May 2023 (computed from the OJ date in the published text); level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
Source
From the consolidated text: 1.9.9 · Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children · 10 · Except rice products (products of which rice or processed products from rice are the only cereal ingredients). The maximum level applies to the dry matter (5) of the product as placed on the market.
Annex I rows, point 1.9.9: Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children — T-2 and HT-2 toxins · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Tin (inorganic)
Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 19 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02023R0915-20260819 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
Applies when
Food category (contaminant tables): Canned food except products listed in 3.5.2, 3.5.3, 3.5.4 and 3.5.5 [EU:3.5.1]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Effective
In force since 25 May 2023
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 May 2023
Art. 11: in force 25 May 2023 (computed from the OJ date in the published text); level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
Source
From the consolidated text: 3.5.1 · Canned food except products listed in 3.5.2, 3.5.3, 3.5.4 and 3.5.5 · 200 · The maximum level applies to the wet weight.
Annex I rows, point 3.5.1: Canned food except products listed in 3.5.2, 3.5.3, 3.5.4 and 3.5.5 — Tin (inorganic) · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Tin (inorganic)
Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 19 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02023R0915-20260819 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
Applies when
Food category (contaminant tables): Canned beverages except products listed in 3.5.3, 3.5.4 and 3.5.5 [EU:3.5.2]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Effective
In force since 25 May 2023
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 May 2023
Art. 11: in force 25 May 2023 (computed from the OJ date in the published text); level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
Source
From the consolidated text: 3.5.2 · Canned beverages except products listed in 3.5.3, 3.5.4 and 3.5.5 · 100 · The maximum level applies to the wet weight. Including fruit juices and vegetable juices.
Annex I rows, point 3.5.2: Canned beverages except products listed in 3.5.3, 3.5.4 and 3.5.5 — Tin (inorganic) · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Tin (inorganic)
Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 19 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02023R0915-20260819 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
Applies when
Food category (contaminant tables): Canned infant formulae, canned follow-on formulae and canned young-child formulae [EU:3.5.3]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Effective
In force since 25 May 2023
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 May 2023
Art. 11: in force 25 May 2023 (computed from the OJ date in the published text); level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
Source
From the consolidated text: 3.5.3 · Canned infant formulae, canned follow-on formulae and canned young-child formulae · 50 · Except canned dried and canned powdered products. The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.
Annex I rows, point 3.5.3: Canned infant formulae, canned follow-on formulae and canned young-child formulae — Tin (inorganic) · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Tin (inorganic)
Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 19 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02023R0915-20260819 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
Applies when
Food category (contaminant tables): Canned baby food and canned processed cereal-based food for infants and young children [EU:3.5.4]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Effective
In force since 25 May 2023
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 May 2023
Art. 11: in force 25 May 2023 (computed from the OJ date in the published text); level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
Source
From the consolidated text: 3.5.4 · Canned baby food and canned processed cereal-based food for infants and young children · 50 · Except canned dried and canned powdered products. The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.
Annex I rows, point 3.5.4: Canned baby food and canned processed cereal-based food for infants and young children — Tin (inorganic) · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Tin (inorganic)
Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 19 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02023R0915-20260819 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
Applies when
Food category (contaminant tables): Canned food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children [EU:3.5.5]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Effective
In force since 25 May 2023
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 May 2023
Art. 11: in force 25 May 2023 (computed from the OJ date in the published text); level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
Source
From the consolidated text: 3.5.5 · Canned food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children · 50 · Except canned dried and canned powdered products. The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.
Annex I rows, point 3.5.5: Canned food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children — Tin (inorganic) · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Zearalenone
Limit 100 µg/kg (content basis)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 19 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02023R0915-20260819 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
Applies when
Food category (contaminant tables): Unprocessed cereal grains except products listed in 1.5.2 [EU:1.5.1]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Effective
In force since 25 May 2023
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 May 2023
Art. 11: in force 25 May 2023 (computed from the OJ date in the published text); level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
Source
From the consolidated text: 1.5.1 · Unprocessed cereal grains except products listed in 1.5.2 · 100 · Except unprocessed maize grains intended to be processed by wet milling and except rice. The maximum level applies to unprocessed cereal grains (in case of oats, grains with husk) placed on the market for first-stage processing (6).
Annex I rows, point 1.5.1: Unprocessed cereal grains except products listed in 1.5.2 — Zearalenone · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Zearalenone
Limit 350 µg/kg (content basis)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 19 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02023R0915-20260819 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
Applies when
Food category (contaminant tables): Unprocessed maize grains [EU:1.5.2]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Effective
In force since 25 May 2023
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 May 2023
Art. 11: in force 25 May 2023 (computed from the OJ date in the published text); level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
Source
From the consolidated text: 1.5.2 · Unprocessed maize grains · 350 · Except unprocessed maize grains for which it is evident, e.g. through their labelling or destination, that they are intended for use in a wet milling process only (starch production). The maximum level applies to unprocessed maize grains placed on the market for first-stage processing (6).
Annex I rows, point 1.5.2: Unprocessed maize grains — Zearalenone · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Zearalenone
Limit 75 µg/kg (content basis)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 19 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02023R0915-20260819 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
Applies when
Food category (contaminant tables): Cereals, bran and germ placed on the market for the final consumer; Cereal flour and semolina Except products listed in 1.5.5, 1.5.6 and 1.5.8 [EU:1.5.3]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Effective
In force since 25 May 2023
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 May 2023
Art. 11: in force 25 May 2023 (computed from the OJ date in the published text); level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
Source
From the consolidated text: 1.5.3 · Cereals, bran and germ placed on the market for the final consumer; Cereal flour and semolina Except products listed in 1.5.5, 1.5.6 and 1.5.8 · 75 · Except rice and rice products (products of which rice or processed products from rice are the only cereal ingredients).
Annex I rows, point 1.5.3: Cereals, bran and germ placed on the market for the final consumer; Cereal flour and semolina Except products listed in 1.5.5, 1.5.6 and 1.5.8 — Zearalenone · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Zearalenone
Limit 50 µg/kg (content basis)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 19 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02023R0915-20260819 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
Applies when
Food category (contaminant tables): Bread, pastries, biscuits, cereal snacks and breakfast cereals except products listed in 1.5.5 [EU:1.5.4]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Effective
In force since 25 May 2023
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 May 2023
Art. 11: in force 25 May 2023 (computed from the OJ date in the published text); level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
Source
From the consolidated text: 1.5.4 · Bread, pastries, biscuits, cereal snacks and breakfast cereals except products listed in 1.5.5 · 50 · Except rice products (products of which rice or processed products from rice are the only cereal ingredients). Includes small bakery wares.
Annex I rows, point 1.5.4: Bread, pastries, biscuits, cereal snacks and breakfast cereals except products listed in 1.5.5 — Zearalenone · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Zearalenone
Limit 100 µg/kg (content basis)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 19 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02023R0915-20260819 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
Applies when
Food category (contaminant tables): Maize placed on the market for the final consumer; Maize-based snacks and maize-based breakfast cereals [EU:1.5.5]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Effective
In force since 25 May 2023
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 May 2023
Art. 11: in force 25 May 2023 (computed from the OJ date in the published text); level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
Source
From the consolidated text: 1.5.5 · Maize placed on the market for the final consumer; Maize-based snacks and maize-based breakfast cereals · 100
Annex I rows, point 1.5.5: Maize placed on the market for the final consumer; Maize-based snacks and maize-based breakfast cereals — Zearalenone · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Zearalenone
Limit 300 µg/kg (content basis)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 19 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02023R0915-20260819 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
Applies when
Food category (contaminant tables): Maize flour not placed on the market for the final consumer [EU:1.5.6.1]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Effective
In force since 25 May 2023
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 May 2023
Art. 11: in force 25 May 2023 (computed from the OJ date in the published text); level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
Source
From the consolidated text: 1.5.6.1 · Maize flour not placed on the market for the final consumer · 300 · At least 90 %, measured by weight, of the particles in the milling product have a size ≤ 500 μm.
Annex I rows, point 1.5.6.1: Milling products of maize not placed on the market for the final consumer > Maize flour not placed on the market for the final consumer — Zearalenone · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Zearalenone
Limit 200 µg/kg (content basis)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 19 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02023R0915-20260819 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
Applies when
Food category (contaminant tables): Other milling products of maize not placed on the market for the final consumer [EU:1.5.6.2]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Effective
In force since 25 May 2023
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 May 2023
Art. 11: in force 25 May 2023 (computed from the OJ date in the published text); level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
Source
From the consolidated text: 1.5.6.2 · Other milling products of maize not placed on the market for the final consumer · 200 · Less than 90 %, measured by weight, of the particles in the milling product have a size ≤ 500 μm.
Annex I rows, point 1.5.6.2: Milling products of maize not placed on the market for the final consumer > Other milling products of maize not placed on the market for the final consumer — Zearalenone · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Zearalenone
Limit 400 µg/kg (content basis)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 19 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02023R0915-20260819 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
Applies when
Food category (contaminant tables): Refined maize oil [EU:1.5.7]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Effective
In force since 25 May 2023
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 May 2023
Art. 11: in force 25 May 2023 (computed from the OJ date in the published text); level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
Source
From the consolidated text: 1.5.7 · Refined maize oil · 400
Annex I rows, point 1.5.7: Refined maize oil — Zearalenone · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Zearalenone
Limit 20 µg/kg (content basis)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 19 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02023R0915-20260819 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
Applies when
Food category (contaminant tables): Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children [EU:1.5.8]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Effective
In force since 25 May 2023
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 25 May 2023
Art. 11: in force 25 May 2023 (computed from the OJ date in the published text); level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
Source
From the consolidated text: 1.5.8 · Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children · 20 · Except rice products (products of which rice or processed products from rice are the only cereal ingredients). The maximum level applies to the dry matter (5) of the product as placed on the market.
Annex I rows, point 1.5.8: Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children — Zearalenone · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Label
3.1. Confectionery or beverages containing glycyrrhizinic acid or its ammonium s
Label required
3.1. Confectionery or beverages containing glycyrrhizinic acid or its ammonium salt due to the addition of the substance(s) as such or the liquorice plant Glycyrrhiza
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Apr 2025. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011R1169-20250401 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
Applies when
Sold prepacked
Contains glycyrrhizinic acid or its ammonium salt
The term 'liquorice' appears in the list of ingredients or the name of the food: no
Depends on: sold prepacked, contains glycyrrhizinic acid, liquorice in name or ingredients
Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
Source
“3.1. Confectionery or beverages containing glycyrrhizinic acid or its ammonium salt due to the addition of the substance(s) as such or the liquorice plant Glycyrrhiza”
Annex III point 3.1 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (consolidated 2025-04-01)(opens in a new tab)
Label
Confectionery or beverages containing glycyrrhizinic acid
Label required
‘contains liquorice’ added immediately after the list of ingredients
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Apr 2025. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011R1169-20250401 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
Applies when
Sold prepacked
Contains glycyrrhizinic acid or its ammonium salt
The term 'liquorice' appears in the list of ingredients or the name of the food: no
Depends on: sold prepacked, contains glycyrrhizinic acid, liquorice in name or ingredients
Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
Source
“‘contains liquorice’ shall be added immediately after the list of ingredients”
Annex III point 3.1 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (consolidated 2025-04-01)(opens in a new tab)
Label x 15
15 rules from Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 on the provision of food information to consumers
Label required
Show targets (15 of 15)
a clear indication of the component or the ingredient that has been used
Date of minimum durability
Use by date
Foods packaged in certain gases
Foods with added phytosterols, phytosterol esters, phytostanols or phytostanol esters
Name of the food
Food frozen before sale and sold defrosted
Solid food in a liquid medium
Prepacked food
Name of the food
Nutrition declaration
Prepacked food marketed before sale to the final consumer or supplied to mass caterers: external packaging
Prepacked food marketed before sale to the final consumer or supplied to mass caterers
Name of the food
Date of minimum durability or use by date
Applies when
Sold prepacked
Depends on: sold prepacked
Effective
Dates run from 13 Dec 2014 to 13 Dec 2016
Each rule has its own date; open a target.
Source
Example: a clear indication of the component or the ingredient that has been used
“a clear indication of the component or the ingredient that has been used”
Annex VI Part A point 4 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (consolidated 2025-04-01)(opens in a new tab)
Label
Foods containing sweeteners
Label required
‘with sweetener(s)’ accompanying the name of the food
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Apr 2025. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011R1169-20250401 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
Applies when
Sold prepacked
Contains sweeteners
Depends on: sold prepacked, sweeteners present
Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
Source
“‘with sweetener(s)’ this statement shall accompany the name of the food”
Annex III point 2.1 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (consolidated 2025-04-01)(opens in a new tab)
Label
Foods containing both added sugar and sweeteners
Label required
‘with sugar(s) and sweetener(s)’ accompanying the name of the food
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Apr 2025. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011R1169-20250401 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
Applies when
Sold prepacked
Contains sweeteners
Depends on: sold prepacked, sweeteners present
Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
Source
“‘with sugar(s) and sweetener(s)’ this statement shall accompany the name of the food”
Annex III point 2.2 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (consolidated 2025-04-01)(opens in a new tab)
Label
Foods containing aspartame or aspartame-acesulfame salt
Label required
‘contains aspartame (a source of phenylalanine)’ where designated only by E number; ‘contains a source of phenylalanine’ where designated by its specific name
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 1 Apr 2025. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02011R1169-20250401 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
Applies when
Sold prepacked
Aspartame is added
Depends on: sold prepacked, aspartame present
Effective
In force since 13 Dec 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 13 Dec 2014
Art. 55: applies from 13 December 2014. Art. 54: foods placed on the market or labelled before that date may be marketed until stocks are exhausted.
Source
“‘contains a source of phenylalanine’ shall appear on the label in cases where aspartame/aspartame-acesulfame salt is designated in the list of ingredients by its specific name”
Annex III point 2.3 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 (consolidated 2025-04-01)(opens in a new tab)

Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)2,909 rulesMain sources, from 13 Nov 2025

Japan30 rulesMain sources, from 1 Apr 2026

South Korea371 rulesMain sources, from 8 Oct 2026

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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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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.

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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

161

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

Glass bottle reusable unlabelled

EU, GB

Contains gmo

JP, KR

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

Beverage

EU, GB

Annex ix sold by number or loss

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

Contains glycyrrhizinic acid

EU, GB

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

Oem consignment manufactured

Added polyols over 10 percent

EU, GB

Caffeine mg per l

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

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

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
161
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
36
Special storage required
Markets
EU, GB, JP, KR
Rules
35
Glass bottle reusable unlabelled
Markets
EU, GB
Rules
32
Contains gmo
Markets
JP, KR
Rules
31
Component content declared
Markets
KR
Rules
28
Precaution statement required
Markets
KR
Rules
28
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
Beverage
Markets
EU, GB
Rules
8
Annex ix sold by number or loss
Markets
EU, GB
Rules
8
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
Contains glycyrrhizinic acid
Markets
EU, GB
Rules
4
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
Oem consignment manufactured
Markets
KR
Rules
3
Added polyols over 10 percent
Markets
EU, GB
Rules
2
Caffeine mg per l
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
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
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
Markets
US-VT
Rules
1
Packaging tons wa
Markets
US-WA
Rules
1

Changes

Upcoming changes

Rules for this category that start in the next 24 months, or are proposed or on hold.

Show 33 upcoming changes

Requirement

Applies when

Effective

Source

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

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

WarningUS-CA

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

Tacrolimus (CAS 104987-11-3)

WarningUS-CA

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

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

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

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