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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).
Limit 10 µg/kg (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): Dried herbs [GB:6.1.14]
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
- 6.1.14
- Foodstuffs
- Dried herbs
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 50,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.14: Dried herbs — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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 50 µg/kg (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): Dried herbs [GB:6.1.14]
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
- 6.1.14
- Foodstuffs
- Dried herbs
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 50,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.14: Dried herbs — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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 10 µg/kg (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): Dried spices with the exception of cardamon and smoked Capsicum spp. [GB:6.1.15]
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
- 6.1.15
- Foodstuffs
- Dried spices with the exception of cardamon and smoked Capsicum spp.
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 50,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.15: Dried spices with the exception of cardamon and smoked Capsicum spp. — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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 50 µg/kg (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): Dried spices with the exception of cardamon and smoked Capsicum spp. [GB:6.1.15]
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
- 6.1.15
- Foodstuffs
- Dried spices with the exception of cardamon and smoked Capsicum spp.
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 50,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.15: Dried spices with the exception of cardamon and smoked Capsicum spp. — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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 10 µg/kg (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): Powders of food of plant origin for the preparation of beverages with the exception of the products referred to in 6.1.2 and 6.1.11 [GB:6.1.16]
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
- 6.1.16
- Foodstuffs
- Powders of food of plant origin for the preparation of beverages with the exception of the products referred to in 6.1.2 and 6.1.11
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 50,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.16: Powders of food of plant origin for the preparation of beverages with the exception of the products referred to in 6.1.2 and 6.1.11 — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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 50 µg/kg (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): Powders of food of plant origin for the preparation of beverages with the exception of the products referred to in 6.1.2 and 6.1.11 [GB:6.1.16]
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
- 6.1.16
- Foodstuffs
- Powders of food of plant origin for the preparation of beverages with the exception of the products referred to in 6.1.2 and 6.1.11
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 50,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.16: Powders of food of plant origin for the preparation of beverages with the exception of the products referred to in 6.1.2 and 6.1.11 — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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 5 µg/kg 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): Cocoa beans and derived products with the exception of the products referred to in point 6.1.11 [GB:6.1.2]
Depends on: contaminant food category
In force since 1 Apr 2013
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2013
The row states this level as from 2013-04-01.
- Point
- 6.1.2
- Foodstuffs
- Cocoa beans and derived products with the exception of the products referred to in point 6.1.11
- Benzo(a)pyrene
- 5,0 μg/kg fat as from 1.4.2013
- Sum of 4 listed substances
- 35,0 μg/kg fat as from 1.4.2013 until 31.3.2015 30,0 μg/kg fat as from 1.4.2015 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.2: Cocoa beans and derived products with the exception of the products referred to in point 6.1.11 — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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 35 µg/kg 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): Cocoa beans and derived products with the exception of the products referred to in point 6.1.11 [GB:6.1.2]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2013
The row states this level as from 2013-04-01.
- Point
- 6.1.2
- Foodstuffs
- Cocoa beans and derived products with the exception of the products referred to in point 6.1.11
- Benzo(a)pyrene
- 5,0 μg/kg fat as from 1.4.2013
- Sum of 4 listed substances
- 35,0 μg/kg fat as from 1.4.2013 until 31.3.2015 30,0 μg/kg fat as from 1.4.2015 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.2: Cocoa beans and derived products with the exception of the products referred to in point 6.1.11 — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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 30 µg/kg 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): Cocoa beans and derived products with the exception of the products referred to in point 6.1.11 [GB:6.1.2]
Depends on: contaminant food category
In force since 1 Apr 2015
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2015
The row states this level as from 2015-04-01.
- Point
- 6.1.2
- Foodstuffs
- Cocoa beans and derived products with the exception of the products referred to in point 6.1.11
- Benzo(a)pyrene
- 5,0 μg/kg fat as from 1.4.2013
- Sum of 4 listed substances
- 35,0 μg/kg fat as from 1.4.2013 until 31.3.2015 30,0 μg/kg fat as from 1.4.2015 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.2: Cocoa beans and derived products with the exception of the products referred to in point 6.1.11 — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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 2 µg/kg (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): Coconut oil intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in food [GB:6.1.3]
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
- 6.1.3
- Foodstuffs
- Coconut oil intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in food
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 2,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 20,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.3: Coconut oil intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in food — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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 20 µg/kg (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): Coconut oil intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in food [GB:6.1.3]
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
- 6.1.3
- Foodstuffs
- Coconut oil intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in food
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 2,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 20,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.3: Coconut oil intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in food — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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 5 µg/kg (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): Smoked meat and smoked meat products [GB:6.1.4]
Depends on: contaminant food category
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
- 6.1.4
- Foodstuffs
- Smoked meat and smoked meat products
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 5,0 until 31.8.2014 2,0 as from 1.9.2014
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 30,0 as from 1.9.2012 until 31.8.2014 12,0 as from 1.9.2014 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.4: Smoked meat and smoked meat products — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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 2 µg/kg (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): Smoked meat and smoked meat products [GB:6.1.4]
Depends on: contaminant food category
In force since 1 Sep 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Sep 2014
The row states this level as from 2014-09-01.
- Point
- 6.1.4
- Foodstuffs
- Smoked meat and smoked meat products
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 5,0 until 31.8.2014 2,0 as from 1.9.2014
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 30,0 as from 1.9.2012 until 31.8.2014 12,0 as from 1.9.2014 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.4: Smoked meat and smoked meat products — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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 30 µg/kg (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): Smoked meat and smoked meat products [GB:6.1.4]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Sep 2012
The row states this level as from 2012-09-01.
- Point
- 6.1.4
- Foodstuffs
- Smoked meat and smoked meat products
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 5,0 until 31.8.2014 2,0 as from 1.9.2014
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 30,0 as from 1.9.2012 until 31.8.2014 12,0 as from 1.9.2014 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.4: Smoked meat and smoked meat products — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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 12 µg/kg (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): Smoked meat and smoked meat products [GB:6.1.4]
Depends on: contaminant food category
In force since 1 Sep 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Sep 2014
The row states this level as from 2014-09-01.
- Point
- 6.1.4
- Foodstuffs
- Smoked meat and smoked meat products
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 5,0 until 31.8.2014 2,0 as from 1.9.2014
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 30,0 as from 1.9.2012 until 31.8.2014 12,0 as from 1.9.2014 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.4: Smoked meat and smoked meat products — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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 5 µg/kg (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): Muscle meat of smoked fish and smoked fishery products, excluding fishery products listed in points 6.1.6 and 6.1.7. The maximum level for smoked crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of smoked crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages. [GB:6.1.5]
Depends on: contaminant food category
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
- 6.1.5
- Foodstuffs
- Muscle meat of smoked fish and smoked fishery products, excluding fishery products listed in points 6.1.6 and 6.1.7. The maximum level for smoked crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of smoked crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages.
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 5,0 until 31.8.2014 2,0 as from 1.9.2014
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 30,0 as from 1.9.2012 until 31.8.2014 12,0 as from 1.9.2014 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.5: Muscle meat of smoked fish and smoked fishery products, excluding fishery products listed in points 6.1.6 and 6.1.7. The maximum level for smoked crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of smoked crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages. — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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 2 µg/kg (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): Muscle meat of smoked fish and smoked fishery products, excluding fishery products listed in points 6.1.6 and 6.1.7. The maximum level for smoked crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of smoked crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages. [GB:6.1.5]
Depends on: contaminant food category
In force since 1 Sep 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Sep 2014
The row states this level as from 2014-09-01.
- Point
- 6.1.5
- Foodstuffs
- Muscle meat of smoked fish and smoked fishery products, excluding fishery products listed in points 6.1.6 and 6.1.7. The maximum level for smoked crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of smoked crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages.
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 5,0 until 31.8.2014 2,0 as from 1.9.2014
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 30,0 as from 1.9.2012 until 31.8.2014 12,0 as from 1.9.2014 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.5: Muscle meat of smoked fish and smoked fishery products, excluding fishery products listed in points 6.1.6 and 6.1.7. The maximum level for smoked crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of smoked crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages. — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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 30 µg/kg (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): Muscle meat of smoked fish and smoked fishery products, excluding fishery products listed in points 6.1.6 and 6.1.7. The maximum level for smoked crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of smoked crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages. [GB:6.1.5]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Sep 2012
The row states this level as from 2012-09-01.
- Point
- 6.1.5
- Foodstuffs
- Muscle meat of smoked fish and smoked fishery products, excluding fishery products listed in points 6.1.6 and 6.1.7. The maximum level for smoked crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of smoked crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages.
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 5,0 until 31.8.2014 2,0 as from 1.9.2014
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 30,0 as from 1.9.2012 until 31.8.2014 12,0 as from 1.9.2014 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.5: Muscle meat of smoked fish and smoked fishery products, excluding fishery products listed in points 6.1.6 and 6.1.7. The maximum level for smoked crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of smoked crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages. — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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 12 µg/kg (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): Muscle meat of smoked fish and smoked fishery products, excluding fishery products listed in points 6.1.6 and 6.1.7. The maximum level for smoked crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of smoked crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages. [GB:6.1.5]
Depends on: contaminant food category
In force since 1 Sep 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Sep 2014
The row states this level as from 2014-09-01.
- Point
- 6.1.5
- Foodstuffs
- Muscle meat of smoked fish and smoked fishery products, excluding fishery products listed in points 6.1.6 and 6.1.7. The maximum level for smoked crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of smoked crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages.
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 5,0 until 31.8.2014 2,0 as from 1.9.2014
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 30,0 as from 1.9.2012 until 31.8.2014 12,0 as from 1.9.2014 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.5: Muscle meat of smoked fish and smoked fishery products, excluding fishery products listed in points 6.1.6 and 6.1.7. The maximum level for smoked crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of smoked crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages. — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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 5 µg/kg (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): Smoked sprats and canned smoked sprats (Sprattus sprattus); Smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length and canned smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length (Clupea harengus membras); Katsuobushi (dried bonito, Katsuwonus pelamis); bivalve molluscs (fresh, chilled or frozen); heat treated meat and heat treated meat products sold to the final consumer [GB:6.1.6]
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
- 6.1.6
- Foodstuffs
- Smoked sprats and canned smoked sprats (Sprattus sprattus); Smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length and canned smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length (Clupea harengus membras); Katsuobushi (dried bonito, Katsuwonus pelamis); bivalve molluscs (fresh, chilled or frozen); heat treated meat and heat treated meat products sold to the final consumer
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 5,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 30,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.6: Smoked sprats and canned smoked sprats (Sprattus sprattus); Smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length and canned smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length (Clupea harengus membras); Katsuobushi (dried bonito, Katsuwonus pelamis); bivalve molluscs (fresh, chilled or frozen)… — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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 30 µg/kg (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): Smoked sprats and canned smoked sprats (Sprattus sprattus); Smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length and canned smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length (Clupea harengus membras); Katsuobushi (dried bonito, Katsuwonus pelamis); bivalve molluscs (fresh, chilled or frozen); heat treated meat and heat treated meat products sold to the final consumer [GB:6.1.6]
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
- 6.1.6
- Foodstuffs
- Smoked sprats and canned smoked sprats (Sprattus sprattus); Smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length and canned smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length (Clupea harengus membras); Katsuobushi (dried bonito, Katsuwonus pelamis); bivalve molluscs (fresh, chilled or frozen); heat treated meat and heat treated meat products sold to the final consumer
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 5,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 30,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.6: Smoked sprats and canned smoked sprats (Sprattus sprattus); Smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length and canned smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length (Clupea harengus membras); Katsuobushi (dried bonito, Katsuwonus pelamis); bivalve molluscs (fresh, chilled or frozen)… — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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 6 µg/kg (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): Bivalve molluscs (smoked) [GB:6.1.7]
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
- 6.1.7
- Foodstuffs
- Bivalve molluscs (smoked)
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 6,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 35,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.7: Bivalve molluscs (smoked) — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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 35 µg/kg (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): Bivalve molluscs (smoked) [GB:6.1.7]
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
- 6.1.7
- Foodstuffs
- Bivalve molluscs (smoked)
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 6,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 35,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.7: Bivalve molluscs (smoked) — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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 1 µg/kg (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): Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children [GB:6.1.8]
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
- 6.1.8
- Foodstuffs
- Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 1,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 1,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.8: Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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 1 µg/kg (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): Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children [GB:6.1.8]
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
- 6.1.8
- Foodstuffs
- Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 1,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 1,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.8: Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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)- LimitBenzo[a]pyrene (CAS 50-32-8)
Limit 10 µg/kg (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): Dried herbs [GB:6.1.14]
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
- 6.1.14
- Foodstuffs
- Dried herbs
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 50,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.14: Dried herbs — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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)
- LimitSum of benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene
Limit 50 µg/kg (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): Dried herbs [GB:6.1.14]
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
- 6.1.14
- Foodstuffs
- Dried herbs
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 50,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.14: Dried herbs — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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)
- LimitBenzo[a]pyrene (CAS 50-32-8)
Limit 10 µg/kg (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): Dried spices with the exception of cardamon and smoked Capsicum spp. [GB:6.1.15]
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
- 6.1.15
- Foodstuffs
- Dried spices with the exception of cardamon and smoked Capsicum spp.
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 50,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.15: Dried spices with the exception of cardamon and smoked Capsicum spp. — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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)
- LimitSum of benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene
Limit 50 µg/kg (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): Dried spices with the exception of cardamon and smoked Capsicum spp. [GB:6.1.15]
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
- 6.1.15
- Foodstuffs
- Dried spices with the exception of cardamon and smoked Capsicum spp.
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 50,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.15: Dried spices with the exception of cardamon and smoked Capsicum spp. — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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)
- LimitBenzo[a]pyrene (CAS 50-32-8)
Limit 10 µg/kg (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): Powders of food of plant origin for the preparation of beverages with the exception of the products referred to in 6.1.2 and 6.1.11 [GB:6.1.16]
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
- 6.1.16
- Foodstuffs
- Powders of food of plant origin for the preparation of beverages with the exception of the products referred to in 6.1.2 and 6.1.11
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 50,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.16: Powders of food of plant origin for the preparation of beverages with the exception of the products referred to in 6.1.2 and 6.1.11 — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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)
- LimitSum of benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene
Limit 50 µg/kg (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): Powders of food of plant origin for the preparation of beverages with the exception of the products referred to in 6.1.2 and 6.1.11 [GB:6.1.16]
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
- 6.1.16
- Foodstuffs
- Powders of food of plant origin for the preparation of beverages with the exception of the products referred to in 6.1.2 and 6.1.11
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 50,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.16: Powders of food of plant origin for the preparation of beverages with the exception of the products referred to in 6.1.2 and 6.1.11 — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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)
- LimitBenzo[a]pyrene (CAS 50-32-8)
Limit 5 µg/kg 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): Cocoa beans and derived products with the exception of the products referred to in point 6.1.11 [GB:6.1.2]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
In force since 1 Apr 2013
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2013
The row states this level as from 2013-04-01.
- Source
- Point
- 6.1.2
- Foodstuffs
- Cocoa beans and derived products with the exception of the products referred to in point 6.1.11
- Benzo(a)pyrene
- 5,0 μg/kg fat as from 1.4.2013
- Sum of 4 listed substances
- 35,0 μg/kg fat as from 1.4.2013 until 31.3.2015 30,0 μg/kg fat as from 1.4.2015 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.2: Cocoa beans and derived products with the exception of the products referred to in point 6.1.11 — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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)
- LimitSum of benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene
Limit 35 µg/kg 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): Cocoa beans and derived products with the exception of the products referred to in point 6.1.11 [GB:6.1.2]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
- Repealed
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2013
The row states this level as from 2013-04-01.
- Source
- Point
- 6.1.2
- Foodstuffs
- Cocoa beans and derived products with the exception of the products referred to in point 6.1.11
- Benzo(a)pyrene
- 5,0 μg/kg fat as from 1.4.2013
- Sum of 4 listed substances
- 35,0 μg/kg fat as from 1.4.2013 until 31.3.2015 30,0 μg/kg fat as from 1.4.2015 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.2: Cocoa beans and derived products with the exception of the products referred to in point 6.1.11 — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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)
- LimitSum of benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene
Limit 30 µg/kg 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): Cocoa beans and derived products with the exception of the products referred to in point 6.1.11 [GB:6.1.2]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
In force since 1 Apr 2015
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Apr 2015
The row states this level as from 2015-04-01.
- Source
- Point
- 6.1.2
- Foodstuffs
- Cocoa beans and derived products with the exception of the products referred to in point 6.1.11
- Benzo(a)pyrene
- 5,0 μg/kg fat as from 1.4.2013
- Sum of 4 listed substances
- 35,0 μg/kg fat as from 1.4.2013 until 31.3.2015 30,0 μg/kg fat as from 1.4.2015 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.2: Cocoa beans and derived products with the exception of the products referred to in point 6.1.11 — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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)
- LimitBenzo[a]pyrene (CAS 50-32-8)
Limit 2 µg/kg (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): Coconut oil intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in food [GB:6.1.3]
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
- 6.1.3
- Foodstuffs
- Coconut oil intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in food
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 2,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 20,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.3: Coconut oil intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in food — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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)
- LimitSum of benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene
Limit 20 µg/kg (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): Coconut oil intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in food [GB:6.1.3]
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
- 6.1.3
- Foodstuffs
- Coconut oil intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in food
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 2,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 20,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.3: Coconut oil intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in food — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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)
- LimitBenzo[a]pyrene (CAS 50-32-8)
Limit 5 µg/kg (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): Smoked meat and smoked meat products [GB:6.1.4]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
- Repealed
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
- 6.1.4
- Foodstuffs
- Smoked meat and smoked meat products
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 5,0 until 31.8.2014 2,0 as from 1.9.2014
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 30,0 as from 1.9.2012 until 31.8.2014 12,0 as from 1.9.2014 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.4: Smoked meat and smoked meat products — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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)
- LimitBenzo[a]pyrene (CAS 50-32-8)
Limit 2 µg/kg (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): Smoked meat and smoked meat products [GB:6.1.4]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
In force since 1 Sep 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Sep 2014
The row states this level as from 2014-09-01.
- Source
- Point
- 6.1.4
- Foodstuffs
- Smoked meat and smoked meat products
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 5,0 until 31.8.2014 2,0 as from 1.9.2014
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 30,0 as from 1.9.2012 until 31.8.2014 12,0 as from 1.9.2014 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.4: Smoked meat and smoked meat products — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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)
- LimitSum of benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene
Limit 30 µg/kg (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): Smoked meat and smoked meat products [GB:6.1.4]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
- Repealed
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Sep 2012
The row states this level as from 2012-09-01.
- Source
- Point
- 6.1.4
- Foodstuffs
- Smoked meat and smoked meat products
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 5,0 until 31.8.2014 2,0 as from 1.9.2014
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 30,0 as from 1.9.2012 until 31.8.2014 12,0 as from 1.9.2014 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.4: Smoked meat and smoked meat products — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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)
- LimitSum of benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene
Limit 12 µg/kg (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): Smoked meat and smoked meat products [GB:6.1.4]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
In force since 1 Sep 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Sep 2014
The row states this level as from 2014-09-01.
- Source
- Point
- 6.1.4
- Foodstuffs
- Smoked meat and smoked meat products
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 5,0 until 31.8.2014 2,0 as from 1.9.2014
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 30,0 as from 1.9.2012 until 31.8.2014 12,0 as from 1.9.2014 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.4: Smoked meat and smoked meat products — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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)
- LimitBenzo[a]pyrene (CAS 50-32-8)
Limit 5 µg/kg (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 smoked fish and smoked fishery products, excluding fishery products listed in points 6.1.6 and 6.1.7. The maximum level for smoked crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of smoked crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages. [GB:6.1.5]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
- Repealed
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
- 6.1.5
- Foodstuffs
- Muscle meat of smoked fish and smoked fishery products, excluding fishery products listed in points 6.1.6 and 6.1.7. The maximum level for smoked crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of smoked crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages.
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 5,0 until 31.8.2014 2,0 as from 1.9.2014
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 30,0 as from 1.9.2012 until 31.8.2014 12,0 as from 1.9.2014 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.5: Muscle meat of smoked fish and smoked fishery products, excluding fishery products listed in points 6.1.6 and 6.1.7. The maximum level for smoked crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of smoked crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages. — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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)
- LimitBenzo[a]pyrene (CAS 50-32-8)
Limit 2 µg/kg (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 smoked fish and smoked fishery products, excluding fishery products listed in points 6.1.6 and 6.1.7. The maximum level for smoked crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of smoked crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages. [GB:6.1.5]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
In force since 1 Sep 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Sep 2014
The row states this level as from 2014-09-01.
- Source
- Point
- 6.1.5
- Foodstuffs
- Muscle meat of smoked fish and smoked fishery products, excluding fishery products listed in points 6.1.6 and 6.1.7. The maximum level for smoked crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of smoked crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages.
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 5,0 until 31.8.2014 2,0 as from 1.9.2014
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 30,0 as from 1.9.2012 until 31.8.2014 12,0 as from 1.9.2014 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.5: Muscle meat of smoked fish and smoked fishery products, excluding fishery products listed in points 6.1.6 and 6.1.7. The maximum level for smoked crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of smoked crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages. — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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)
- LimitSum of benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene
Limit 30 µg/kg (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 smoked fish and smoked fishery products, excluding fishery products listed in points 6.1.6 and 6.1.7. The maximum level for smoked crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of smoked crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages. [GB:6.1.5]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
- Repealed
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Sep 2012
The row states this level as from 2012-09-01.
- Source
- Point
- 6.1.5
- Foodstuffs
- Muscle meat of smoked fish and smoked fishery products, excluding fishery products listed in points 6.1.6 and 6.1.7. The maximum level for smoked crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of smoked crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages.
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 5,0 until 31.8.2014 2,0 as from 1.9.2014
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 30,0 as from 1.9.2012 until 31.8.2014 12,0 as from 1.9.2014 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.5: Muscle meat of smoked fish and smoked fishery products, excluding fishery products listed in points 6.1.6 and 6.1.7. The maximum level for smoked crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of smoked crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages. — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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)
- LimitSum of benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene
Limit 12 µg/kg (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 smoked fish and smoked fishery products, excluding fishery products listed in points 6.1.6 and 6.1.7. The maximum level for smoked crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of smoked crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages. [GB:6.1.5]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
In force since 1 Sep 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Sep 2014
The row states this level as from 2014-09-01.
- Source
- Point
- 6.1.5
- Foodstuffs
- Muscle meat of smoked fish and smoked fishery products, excluding fishery products listed in points 6.1.6 and 6.1.7. The maximum level for smoked crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of smoked crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages.
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 5,0 until 31.8.2014 2,0 as from 1.9.2014
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 30,0 as from 1.9.2012 until 31.8.2014 12,0 as from 1.9.2014 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.5: Muscle meat of smoked fish and smoked fishery products, excluding fishery products listed in points 6.1.6 and 6.1.7. The maximum level for smoked crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of smoked crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages. — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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)
- LimitBenzo[a]pyrene (CAS 50-32-8)
Limit 5 µg/kg (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): Smoked sprats and canned smoked sprats (Sprattus sprattus); Smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length and canned smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length (Clupea harengus membras); Katsuobushi (dried bonito, Katsuwonus pelamis); bivalve molluscs (fresh, chilled or frozen); heat treated meat and heat treated meat products sold to the final consumer [GB:6.1.6]
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
- 6.1.6
- Foodstuffs
- Smoked sprats and canned smoked sprats (Sprattus sprattus); Smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length and canned smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length (Clupea harengus membras); Katsuobushi (dried bonito, Katsuwonus pelamis); bivalve molluscs (fresh, chilled or frozen); heat treated meat and heat treated meat products sold to the final consumer
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 5,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 30,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.6: Smoked sprats and canned smoked sprats (Sprattus sprattus); Smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length and canned smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length (Clupea harengus membras); Katsuobushi (dried bonito, Katsuwonus pelamis); bivalve molluscs (fresh, chilled or frozen)… — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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)
- LimitSum of benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene
Limit 30 µg/kg (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): Smoked sprats and canned smoked sprats (Sprattus sprattus); Smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length and canned smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length (Clupea harengus membras); Katsuobushi (dried bonito, Katsuwonus pelamis); bivalve molluscs (fresh, chilled or frozen); heat treated meat and heat treated meat products sold to the final consumer [GB:6.1.6]
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
- 6.1.6
- Foodstuffs
- Smoked sprats and canned smoked sprats (Sprattus sprattus); Smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length and canned smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length (Clupea harengus membras); Katsuobushi (dried bonito, Katsuwonus pelamis); bivalve molluscs (fresh, chilled or frozen); heat treated meat and heat treated meat products sold to the final consumer
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 5,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 30,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.6: Smoked sprats and canned smoked sprats (Sprattus sprattus); Smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length and canned smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length (Clupea harengus membras); Katsuobushi (dried bonito, Katsuwonus pelamis); bivalve molluscs (fresh, chilled or frozen)… — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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)
- LimitBenzo[a]pyrene (CAS 50-32-8)
Limit 6 µg/kg (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): Bivalve molluscs (smoked) [GB:6.1.7]
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
- 6.1.7
- Foodstuffs
- Bivalve molluscs (smoked)
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 6,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 35,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.7: Bivalve molluscs (smoked) — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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)
- LimitSum of benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene
Limit 35 µg/kg (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): Bivalve molluscs (smoked) [GB:6.1.7]
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
- 6.1.7
- Foodstuffs
- Bivalve molluscs (smoked)
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 6,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 35,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.7: Bivalve molluscs (smoked) — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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)
- LimitBenzo[a]pyrene (CAS 50-32-8)
Limit 1 µg/kg (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): Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children [GB:6.1.8]
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
- 6.1.8
- Foodstuffs
- Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 1,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 1,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.8: Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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)
- LimitSum of benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene
Limit 1 µg/kg (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): Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children [GB:6.1.8]
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
- 6.1.8
- Foodstuffs
- Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 1,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 1,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.8: Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · 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)
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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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- Main sources; no modeled rule is scoped to this category. Not covered: other rules that may apply.
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- Main sources; no modeled rule is scoped to this category. Not covered: other rules that may apply.
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- 11
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- 10
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- 8
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- 6
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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
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)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.”
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)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
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)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
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)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
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)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
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)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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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”
84 rules from 식품등의 표시기준 (MFDS notice 2026-37)
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- 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
- 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
- (1) 부정ㆍ불량식품신고표시
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“사) 영양성분(한식메주, 한식된장은 제외)”
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- 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)
- 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)
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“카) 보관방법(해당 경우에 한함)”
- WarningUS-CAN-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-CABisphenol 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-CATacrolimus (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-CAHydrochlorothiazide
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-CAVoriconazole
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-CAWelding 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)
- NotificationUSPFAS 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 84KR
84 rules from 식품등의 표시기준 (MFDS notice 2026-37)
Label required
Show targets (40 of 84)
- 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
- 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
- (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 15KR
15 rules from 식품등의 표시기준 (MFDS notice 2026-37)
Label required
Show targets (15 of 15)
- 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)
- 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)
Records
Recalls and alerts
Recalls, safety alerts and Prop 65 notices that name Canned and retorted foods, with a link to the original. A Prop 65 notice is a claim by the sender, not a ruling.
1 records dated 22 Dec 2025 to 22 Dec 2025. Most recent shown.
Show the 1 most recent records
- Prop 65 notices
Glory Foods Seasoned Southern Style Canned Vegetables
Packaged food and beverages
- Substance
- Lead and lead compounds
- Party
- McCall Farms Inc., Walmart, Inc.
- Category
- Canned and retorted foods
See also
Related categories
- Staples and prepared meals
Grain, noodle, canned and ready-meal products.
- Noodles and pasta
Dry or fresh pasta, instant noodles, rice noodles (KR 면류; JP instant noodle labelling).
- Rice, grains and flour
Rice, cereals, flours, rice cakes and cooked rice packs (inorganic arsenic in rice, cadmium, mycotoxins in cereals).
- Soups and broths
Dry, canned and chilled soups and stock products.
- Frozen and chilled ready meals
Frozen or chilled prepared meals, dumplings, pizza, sandwiches and salads (date marking by use-by).
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