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Packaged food and beverages
Packaged foods and beverages sold prepacked to consumers, shelf-stable or chilled, imported or domestic: 'food' per EU Reg. 178/2002 Art. 2, FD&C Act sec. 201(f), the Korean Food Sanitation Act and the Japanese Food Sanitation Act. Excluded from v0: dietary supplements and health functional foods, infant formula and baby foods, alcoholic beverages beyond general labelling, organic and GI schemes, fresh meat, poultry and eggs (USDA), fresh produce, food-contact materials (covered under Home and kitchen goods), pet food.
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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 0.5 mg/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): Crustaceans: muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) muscle meat from appendages [GB:3.2.16]
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.
From the official list: 3.2.16 · Crustaceans: muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) muscle meat from appendages · 0,50
Annex rows, point 3.2.16: Crustaceans: muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) muscle meat from appendages — Cadmium · 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 mg/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 [GB:3.2.17]
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.
From the official list: 3.2.17 · Bivalve molluscs · 1,0
Annex rows, point 3.2.17: Bivalve molluscs — Cadmium · 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 mg/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): Cephalopods (without viscera) [GB:3.2.18]
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.
From the official list: 3.2.18 · Cephalopods (without viscera) · 1,0
Annex rows, point 3.2.18: Cephalopods (without viscera) — Cadmium · 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 0.01 mg/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): Infant formulae and follow on-formulae [GB:3.2.19]
Depends on: contaminant food category
In force since 1 Jan 2015
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2015
The row states this level as from 2015-01-01.
From the official list: — powdered formulae manufac-tured from cows' milk proteins or protein hydrolysates · 0,010 as from 1 January 2015
Annex rows, point 3.2.19: Infant formulae and follow on-formulae > powdered formulae manufac- tured from cows' milk proteins or protein hydrolysates — Cadmium · 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 0.005 mg/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): Infant formulae and follow on-formulae [GB:3.2.19]
Depends on: contaminant food category
In force since 1 Jan 2015
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2015
The row states this level as from 2015-01-01.
From the official list: — liquid formulae manufactured from cows' milk proteins or protein hydrolysates · 0,005 as from 1 January 2015
Annex rows, point 3.2.19: Infant formulae and follow on-formulae > liquid formulae manufactured from cows' milk proteins or protein hydrolysates — Cadmium · 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 0.02 mg/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): Infant formulae and follow on-formulae [GB:3.2.19]
Depends on: contaminant food category
In force since 1 Jan 2015
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2015
The row states this level as from 2015-01-01.
From the official list: — powdered formulae manufac-tured from soya protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cows' milk proteins · 0,020 as from 1 January 2015
Annex rows, point 3.2.19: Infant formulae and follow on-formulae > powdered formulae manufac-tured from soya protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cows' milk proteins — Cadmium · 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 0.01 mg/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): Infant formulae and follow on-formulae [GB:3.2.19]
Depends on: contaminant food category
In force since 1 Jan 2015
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2015
The row states this level as from 2015-01-01.
From the official list: — liquid formulae manufactured from soya protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cows' milk proteins · 0,010 as from 1 January 2015
Annex rows, point 3.2.19: Infant formulae and follow on-formulae > liquid formulae manufactured from soya protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cows' milk proteins — Cadmium · 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 0.1 mg/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): Root and tuber vegetables (excluding celeriac, parsnips, salsify and horseradish), stem vegetables (excluding celery). For potatoes the maximum level applies to peeled potatoes [GB:3.2.2]
Depends on: contaminant food category
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
From the official list: 3.2.2 · Root and tuber vegetables (excluding celeriac, parsnips, salsify and horseradish), stem vegetables (excluding celery). For potatoes the maximum level applies to peeled potatoes · 0,10
Annex rows, point 3.2.2: Root and tuber vegetables (excluding celeriac, parsnips, salsify and horseradish), stem vegetables (excluding celery). For potatoes the maximum level applies to peeled potatoes — Cadmium · 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 0.04 mg/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:3.2.20]
Depends on: contaminant food category
In force since 1 Jan 2015
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2015
The row states this level as from 2015-01-01.
From the official list: 3.2.20 · Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children · 0,040 as from 1 January 2015
Annex rows, point 3.2.20: Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children — Cadmium · 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 mg/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): Food supplements excl. food supplements listed in point 3.2.22 [GB:3.2.21]
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.
From the official list: 3.2.21 · Food supplements excl. food supplements listed in point 3.2.22 · 1,0
Annex rows, point 3.2.21: Food supplements excl. food supplements listed in point 3.2.22 — Cadmium · 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 3 mg/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): Food supplements consisting exclusively or mainly of dried seaweed, products derived from seaweed, or of dried bivalve molluscs [GB:3.2.22]
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.
From the official list: 3.2.22 · Food supplements consisting exclusively or mainly of dried seaweed, products derived from seaweed, or of dried bivalve molluscs · 3,0
Annex rows, point 3.2.22: Food supplements consisting exclusively or mainly of dried seaweed, products derived from seaweed, or of dried bivalve molluscs — Cadmium · 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 0.2 mg/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): Leaf vegetables, fresh herbs, leafy brassica, celery, celeriac, parsnips, salsify, horseradish and the following fungi: Agaricus bisporus (common mushroom), Pleurotus ostreatus (Oyster mushroom), Lentinula edodes (Shiitake mushroom) [GB:3.2.3]
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.
From the official list: 3.2.3 · Leaf vegetables, fresh herbs, leafy brassica, celery, celeriac, parsnips, salsify, horseradish and the following fungi: Agaricus bisporus (common mushroom), Pleurotus ostreatus (Oyster mushroom), Lentinula edodes (Shiitake mushroom) · 0,20
Annex rows, point 3.2.3: Leaf vegetables, fresh herbs, leafy brassica, celery, celeriac, parsnips, salsify, horseradish and the following fungi: Agaricus bisporus (common mushroom), Pleurotus ostreatus (Oyster mushroom), Lentinula edodes (Shiitake mushroom) — Cadmium · 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 mg/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): Fungi, excluding those listed in point 3.2.3 [GB:3.2.4]
Depends on: contaminant food category
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
From the official list: 3.2.4 · Fungi, excluding those listed in point 3.2.3 · 1,0
Annex rows, point 3.2.4: Fungi, excluding those listed in point 3.2.3 — Cadmium · 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 0.1 mg/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): Cereal grains excluding wheat and rice [GB:3.2.5]
Depends on: contaminant food category
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
From the official list: 3.2.5 · Cereal grains excluding wheat and rice · 0,10
Annex rows, point 3.2.5: Cereal grains excluding wheat and rice — Cadmium · 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 0.2 mg/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): Wheat grains, rice grains; Wheat bran and wheat germ for direct consumption; Soy beans [GB:3.2.6]
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.
From the official list: 3.2.6 · Wheat grains, rice grains; Wheat bran and wheat germ for direct consumption; Soy beans · 0,20
Annex rows, point 3.2.6: Wheat grains, rice grains; Wheat bran and wheat germ for direct consumption; Soy beans — Cadmium · 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 0.1 mg/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): Specific cocoa and chocolate products as listed below [GB:3.2.7]
Depends on: contaminant food category
In force since 1 Jan 2019
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2019
The row states this level as from 2019-01-01.
From the official list: — Milk chocolate with < 30 % total dry cocoa solids · 0,10 as from 1 January 2019
Annex rows, point 3.2.7: Specific cocoa and chocolate products as listed below > Milk chocolate with < 30 % total dry cocoa solids — Cadmium · 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 0.3 mg/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): Specific cocoa and chocolate products as listed below [GB:3.2.7]
Depends on: contaminant food category
In force since 1 Jan 2019
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2019
The row states this level as from 2019-01-01.
From the official list: — Chocolate with < 50 % total dry cocoa solids; milk chocolate with ≥ 30 % total dry cocoa solids · 0,30 as from 1 January 2019
Annex rows, point 3.2.7: Specific cocoa and chocolate products as listed below > Chocolate with < 50 % total dry cocoa solids; milk chocolate with ≥ 30 % total dry cocoa solids — Cadmium · 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 0.8 mg/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): Specific cocoa and chocolate products as listed below [GB:3.2.7]
Depends on: contaminant food category
In force since 1 Jan 2019
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2019
The row states this level as from 2019-01-01.
From the official list: — Chocolate with ≥ 50 % total dry cocoa solids · 0,80 as from 1 January 2019
Annex rows, point 3.2.7: Specific cocoa and chocolate products as listed below > Chocolate with ≥ 50 % total dry cocoa solids — Cadmium · 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 0.6 mg/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): Specific cocoa and chocolate products as listed below [GB:3.2.7]
Depends on: contaminant food category
In force since 1 Jan 2019
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2019
The row states this level as from 2019-01-01.
From the official list: — Cocoa powder sold to the final consumer or as an ingredient in sweetened cocoa powder sold to the final consumer (drinking chocolate) · 0,60 as from 1 January 2019
Annex rows, point 3.2.7: Specific cocoa and chocolate products as listed below > Cocoa powder sold to the final consumer or as an ingredient in sweetened cocoa powder sold to the final consumer (drinking chocolate) — Cadmium · 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 0.05 mg/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): Meat (excluding offal) of bovine animals, sheep, pig and poultry [GB:3.2.8]
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.
From the official list: 3.2.8 · Meat (excluding offal) of bovine animals, sheep, pig and poultry · 0,050
Annex rows, point 3.2.8: Meat (excluding offal) of bovine animals, sheep, pig and poultry — Cadmium · 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 0.2 mg/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): Horsemeat, excluding offal [GB:3.2.9]
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.
From the official list: 3.2.9 · Horsemeat, excluding offal · 0,20
Annex rows, point 3.2.9: Horsemeat, excluding offal — Cadmium · 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): Hydrolysed vegetable protein [GB:4.1.1]
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.
From the official list: 4.1.1 · Hydrolysed vegetable protein · 20
Annex rows, point 4.1.1: Hydrolysed vegetable protein — 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) · 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): Soy sauce [GB:4.1.2]
Depends on: contaminant food category
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
From the official list: 4.1.2 · Soy sauce · 20
Annex rows, point 4.1.2: Soy sauce — 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) · 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 8 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): Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, to be subjected to sorting, or other physical treatment, before human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs, with the exception of: groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds for crushing for refined vegetable oil production [GB:2.1.1]
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
- 2.1.1.
- Foodstuffs
- Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, to be subjected to sorting, or other physical treatment, before human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs, with the exception of: groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds for crushing for refined vegetable oil production
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 8,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 15,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- —
Annex rows, point 2.1.1: Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, to be subjected to sorting, or other physical treatment, before human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs, with the exception of: groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds for crushing for refined vegetable oil production — Aflatoxins · 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 15 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): Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, to be subjected to sorting, or other physical treatment, before human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs, with the exception of: groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds for crushing for refined vegetable oil production [GB:2.1.1]
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
- 2.1.1.
- Foodstuffs
- Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, to be subjected to sorting, or other physical treatment, before human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs, with the exception of: groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds for crushing for refined vegetable oil production
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 8,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 15,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- —
Annex rows, point 2.1.1: Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, to be subjected to sorting, or other physical treatment, before human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs, with the exception of: groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds for crushing for refined vegetable oil production — Aflatoxins · 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)- LimitCadmium (CAS 7440-43-9)
Limit 0.5 mg/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): Crustaceans: muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) muscle meat from appendages [GB:3.2.16]
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
From the official list: 3.2.16 · Crustaceans: muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) muscle meat from appendages · 0,50
Annex rows, point 3.2.16: Crustaceans: muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) muscle meat from appendages — Cadmium · 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)
- LimitCadmium (CAS 7440-43-9)
Limit 1 mg/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 [GB:3.2.17]
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
From the official list: 3.2.17 · Bivalve molluscs · 1,0
Annex rows, point 3.2.17: Bivalve molluscs — Cadmium · 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)
- LimitCadmium (CAS 7440-43-9)
Limit 1 mg/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): Cephalopods (without viscera) [GB:3.2.18]
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
From the official list: 3.2.18 · Cephalopods (without viscera) · 1,0
Annex rows, point 3.2.18: Cephalopods (without viscera) — Cadmium · 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)
- LimitCadmium (CAS 7440-43-9)
Limit 0.01 mg/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): Infant formulae and follow on-formulae [GB:3.2.19]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
In force since 1 Jan 2015
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2015
The row states this level as from 2015-01-01.
- Source
From the official list: — powdered formulae manufac-tured from cows' milk proteins or protein hydrolysates · 0,010 as from 1 January 2015
Annex rows, point 3.2.19: Infant formulae and follow on-formulae > powdered formulae manufac- tured from cows' milk proteins or protein hydrolysates — Cadmium · 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)
- LimitCadmium (CAS 7440-43-9)
Limit 0.005 mg/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): Infant formulae and follow on-formulae [GB:3.2.19]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
In force since 1 Jan 2015
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2015
The row states this level as from 2015-01-01.
- Source
From the official list: — liquid formulae manufactured from cows' milk proteins or protein hydrolysates · 0,005 as from 1 January 2015
Annex rows, point 3.2.19: Infant formulae and follow on-formulae > liquid formulae manufactured from cows' milk proteins or protein hydrolysates — Cadmium · 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)
- LimitCadmium (CAS 7440-43-9)
Limit 0.02 mg/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): Infant formulae and follow on-formulae [GB:3.2.19]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
In force since 1 Jan 2015
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2015
The row states this level as from 2015-01-01.
- Source
From the official list: — powdered formulae manufac-tured from soya protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cows' milk proteins · 0,020 as from 1 January 2015
Annex rows, point 3.2.19: Infant formulae and follow on-formulae > powdered formulae manufac-tured from soya protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cows' milk proteins — Cadmium · 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)
- LimitCadmium (CAS 7440-43-9)
Limit 0.01 mg/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): Infant formulae and follow on-formulae [GB:3.2.19]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
In force since 1 Jan 2015
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2015
The row states this level as from 2015-01-01.
- Source
From the official list: — liquid formulae manufactured from soya protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cows' milk proteins · 0,010 as from 1 January 2015
Annex rows, point 3.2.19: Infant formulae and follow on-formulae > liquid formulae manufactured from soya protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cows' milk proteins — Cadmium · 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)
- LimitCadmium (CAS 7440-43-9)
Limit 0.1 mg/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): Root and tuber vegetables (excluding celeriac, parsnips, salsify and horseradish), stem vegetables (excluding celery). For potatoes the maximum level applies to peeled potatoes [GB:3.2.2]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
- Source
From the official list: 3.2.2 · Root and tuber vegetables (excluding celeriac, parsnips, salsify and horseradish), stem vegetables (excluding celery). For potatoes the maximum level applies to peeled potatoes · 0,10
Annex rows, point 3.2.2: Root and tuber vegetables (excluding celeriac, parsnips, salsify and horseradish), stem vegetables (excluding celery). For potatoes the maximum level applies to peeled potatoes — Cadmium · 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)
- LimitCadmium (CAS 7440-43-9)
Limit 0.04 mg/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:3.2.20]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
In force since 1 Jan 2015
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2015
The row states this level as from 2015-01-01.
- Source
From the official list: 3.2.20 · Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children · 0,040 as from 1 January 2015
Annex rows, point 3.2.20: Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children — Cadmium · 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)
- LimitCadmium (CAS 7440-43-9)
Limit 1 mg/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): Food supplements excl. food supplements listed in point 3.2.22 [GB:3.2.21]
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
From the official list: 3.2.21 · Food supplements excl. food supplements listed in point 3.2.22 · 1,0
Annex rows, point 3.2.21: Food supplements excl. food supplements listed in point 3.2.22 — Cadmium · 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)
- LimitCadmium (CAS 7440-43-9)
Limit 3 mg/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): Food supplements consisting exclusively or mainly of dried seaweed, products derived from seaweed, or of dried bivalve molluscs [GB:3.2.22]
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
From the official list: 3.2.22 · Food supplements consisting exclusively or mainly of dried seaweed, products derived from seaweed, or of dried bivalve molluscs · 3,0
Annex rows, point 3.2.22: Food supplements consisting exclusively or mainly of dried seaweed, products derived from seaweed, or of dried bivalve molluscs — Cadmium · 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)
- LimitCadmium (CAS 7440-43-9)
Limit 0.2 mg/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): Leaf vegetables, fresh herbs, leafy brassica, celery, celeriac, parsnips, salsify, horseradish and the following fungi: Agaricus bisporus (common mushroom), Pleurotus ostreatus (Oyster mushroom), Lentinula edodes (Shiitake mushroom) [GB:3.2.3]
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
From the official list: 3.2.3 · Leaf vegetables, fresh herbs, leafy brassica, celery, celeriac, parsnips, salsify, horseradish and the following fungi: Agaricus bisporus (common mushroom), Pleurotus ostreatus (Oyster mushroom), Lentinula edodes (Shiitake mushroom) · 0,20
Annex rows, point 3.2.3: Leaf vegetables, fresh herbs, leafy brassica, celery, celeriac, parsnips, salsify, horseradish and the following fungi: Agaricus bisporus (common mushroom), Pleurotus ostreatus (Oyster mushroom), Lentinula edodes (Shiitake mushroom) — Cadmium · 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)
- LimitCadmium (CAS 7440-43-9)
Limit 1 mg/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): Fungi, excluding those listed in point 3.2.3 [GB:3.2.4]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
- Source
From the official list: 3.2.4 · Fungi, excluding those listed in point 3.2.3 · 1,0
Annex rows, point 3.2.4: Fungi, excluding those listed in point 3.2.3 — Cadmium · 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)
- LimitCadmium (CAS 7440-43-9)
Limit 0.1 mg/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): Cereal grains excluding wheat and rice [GB:3.2.5]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
- Source
From the official list: 3.2.5 · Cereal grains excluding wheat and rice · 0,10
Annex rows, point 3.2.5: Cereal grains excluding wheat and rice — Cadmium · 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)
- LimitCadmium (CAS 7440-43-9)
Limit 0.2 mg/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): Wheat grains, rice grains; Wheat bran and wheat germ for direct consumption; Soy beans [GB:3.2.6]
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
From the official list: 3.2.6 · Wheat grains, rice grains; Wheat bran and wheat germ for direct consumption; Soy beans · 0,20
Annex rows, point 3.2.6: Wheat grains, rice grains; Wheat bran and wheat germ for direct consumption; Soy beans — Cadmium · 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)
- LimitCadmium (CAS 7440-43-9)
Limit 0.1 mg/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): Specific cocoa and chocolate products as listed below [GB:3.2.7]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
In force since 1 Jan 2019
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2019
The row states this level as from 2019-01-01.
- Source
From the official list: — Milk chocolate with < 30 % total dry cocoa solids · 0,10 as from 1 January 2019
Annex rows, point 3.2.7: Specific cocoa and chocolate products as listed below > Milk chocolate with < 30 % total dry cocoa solids — Cadmium · 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)
- LimitCadmium (CAS 7440-43-9)
Limit 0.3 mg/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): Specific cocoa and chocolate products as listed below [GB:3.2.7]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
In force since 1 Jan 2019
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2019
The row states this level as from 2019-01-01.
- Source
From the official list: — Chocolate with < 50 % total dry cocoa solids; milk chocolate with ≥ 30 % total dry cocoa solids · 0,30 as from 1 January 2019
Annex rows, point 3.2.7: Specific cocoa and chocolate products as listed below > Chocolate with < 50 % total dry cocoa solids; milk chocolate with ≥ 30 % total dry cocoa solids — Cadmium · 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)
- LimitCadmium (CAS 7440-43-9)
Limit 0.8 mg/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): Specific cocoa and chocolate products as listed below [GB:3.2.7]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
In force since 1 Jan 2019
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2019
The row states this level as from 2019-01-01.
- Source
From the official list: — Chocolate with ≥ 50 % total dry cocoa solids · 0,80 as from 1 January 2019
Annex rows, point 3.2.7: Specific cocoa and chocolate products as listed below > Chocolate with ≥ 50 % total dry cocoa solids — Cadmium · 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)
- LimitCadmium (CAS 7440-43-9)
Limit 0.6 mg/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): Specific cocoa and chocolate products as listed below [GB:3.2.7]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
In force since 1 Jan 2019
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2019
The row states this level as from 2019-01-01.
- Source
From the official list: — Cocoa powder sold to the final consumer or as an ingredient in sweetened cocoa powder sold to the final consumer (drinking chocolate) · 0,60 as from 1 January 2019
Annex rows, point 3.2.7: Specific cocoa and chocolate products as listed below > Cocoa powder sold to the final consumer or as an ingredient in sweetened cocoa powder sold to the final consumer (drinking chocolate) — Cadmium · 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)
- LimitCadmium (CAS 7440-43-9)
Limit 0.05 mg/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): Meat (excluding offal) of bovine animals, sheep, pig and poultry [GB:3.2.8]
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
From the official list: 3.2.8 · Meat (excluding offal) of bovine animals, sheep, pig and poultry · 0,050
Annex rows, point 3.2.8: Meat (excluding offal) of bovine animals, sheep, pig and poultry — Cadmium · 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)
- LimitCadmium (CAS 7440-43-9)
Limit 0.2 mg/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): Horsemeat, excluding offal [GB:3.2.9]
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
From the official list: 3.2.9 · Horsemeat, excluding offal · 0,20
Annex rows, point 3.2.9: Horsemeat, excluding offal — Cadmium · 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)
- Limit3-Monochloropropane-1,2-diol (3-MCPD) (CAS 96-24-2)
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): Hydrolysed vegetable protein [GB:4.1.1]
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
From the official list: 4.1.1 · Hydrolysed vegetable protein · 20
Annex rows, point 4.1.1: Hydrolysed vegetable protein — 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) · 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)
- Limit3-Monochloropropane-1,2-diol (3-MCPD) (CAS 96-24-2)
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): Soy sauce [GB:4.1.2]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
- Source
From the official list: 4.1.2 · Soy sauce · 20
Annex rows, point 4.1.2: Soy sauce — 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) · 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)
- LimitAflatoxin B1
Limit 8 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): Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, to be subjected to sorting, or other physical treatment, before human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs, with the exception of: groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds for crushing for refined vegetable oil production [GB:2.1.1]
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
- 2.1.1.
- Foodstuffs
- Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, to be subjected to sorting, or other physical treatment, before human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs, with the exception of: groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds for crushing for refined vegetable oil production
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 8,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 15,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- —
Annex rows, point 2.1.1: Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, to be subjected to sorting, or other physical treatment, before human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs, with the exception of: groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds for crushing for refined vegetable oil production — Aflatoxins · 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)
- LimitAflatoxins
Limit 15 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): Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, to be subjected to sorting, or other physical treatment, before human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs, with the exception of: groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds for crushing for refined vegetable oil production [GB:2.1.1]
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
- 2.1.1.
- Foodstuffs
- Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, to be subjected to sorting, or other physical treatment, before human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs, with the exception of: groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds for crushing for refined vegetable oil production
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 8,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 15,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- —
Annex rows, point 2.1.1: Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, to be subjected to sorting, or other physical treatment, before human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs, with the exception of: groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds for crushing for refined vegetable oil production — Aflatoxins · 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)
Gaps
Markets without rules for this category
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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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- Whether the listed substance or group is present
- Markets
- EU, GB, US, US-CA, US-VT
- Rules
- 7,504
- Eu food category code
- Markets
- EU, GB
- Rules
- 5,149
- Number of employees at the seller
- Markets
- US-CA
- Rules
- 972
- Contaminant food category
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- EU, GB
- Rules
- 804
- Sold prepacked
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- EU, GB, JP, KR, US
- Rules
- 161
- Economic operator role
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- EU, GB, JP, KR, US
- Rules
- 50
- Imported
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- EU, GB, JP, KR, US
- Rules
- 41
- Allergens present
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- Rules
- 36
- Special storage required
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- EU, GB, JP, KR
- Rules
- 35
- Glass bottle reusable unlabelled
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- EU, GB
- Rules
- 32
- Contains gmo
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- JP, KR
- Rules
- 31
- Component content declared
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- KR
- Rules
- 28
- Precaution statement required
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- KR
- Rules
- 28
- Operates food facility
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- EU, GB, JP, US
- Rules
- 25
- Jp processed food
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- JP
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- 18
- Jp general use food
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- JP
- Rules
- 18
- List of ingredients present
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- EU, GB
- Rules
- 11
- Materials
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- US
- Rules
- 11
- Irradiated
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- EU, GB, KR, US
- Rules
- 10
- Beverage
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- EU, GB
- Rules
- 8
- Annex ix sold by number or loss
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- EU, GB
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- 8
- Prepacked for direct sale
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- GB
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- 6
- Facility registration exempt
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- US
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- 6
- Frozen
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- Rules
- 5
- Qualified facility
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- 5
- Facility registration required
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- US
- Rules
- 5
- Annual gross revenue usd
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- US-CO, US-MD, US-MN, US-OR, US-WA
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- 5
- Contains glycyrrhizinic acid
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- 4
- Liquorice in name or ingredients
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- 4
- Sweeteners present
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- 4
- Small package area cm2
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- 4
- Whether it is sold online
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- Name of food refers to allergen
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- 4
- Use difficult without instructions
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- Alcohol abv
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- Annex v exempt product
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- Offered by distance communication
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- Aspartame present
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- 3
- Food additive present
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- Oem consignment manufactured
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- 3
- Added polyols over 10 percent
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- Caffeine mg per l
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- Engineered nanomaterial ingredient
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- Refrigerated
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- Post opening storage appropriate
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- Label implies different origin
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- Country of origin stated
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- Operator knows noncompliant
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- Chemical detoxification applied
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- Jp annex 20 food
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- Jp permit business type
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- Canned or bottled
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- Distributed in exporting country
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- Restaurant or retail service
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- US
- Rules
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- Coating type
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- Sorting destined lot
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- EU
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- Contains meat
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- Rules
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- Schedule 3 food
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- Oral disclosure intended
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- Gmo annex 17 ingredient
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- Additive undesignated
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- Sulfiting agent added
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- US
- Rules
- 1
- Nutrition claim
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- US
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- Chemical preservative added
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- US
- Rules
- 1
- Imitation food claim
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- US
- Rules
- 1
- Gluten free claim
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- US
- Rules
- 1
- Direct additive used
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- US
- Rules
- 1
- Ca gross sales usd
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- US-CA
- Rules
- 1
- Packaging tons co
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- US-CO
- Rules
- 1
- Packaging tons md
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- US-MD
- Rules
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- Packaging tons mn
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- US-MN
- Rules
- 1
- Packaging tonnes or
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- US-OR
- Rules
- 1
- Fluorine treated container
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- US-VT
- Rules
- 1
- Packaging tons wa
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- US-WA
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Changes
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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)Limit 500 µg/kg (content basis)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 19 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02023R0915-20260819 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Food category (contaminant tables): Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children [EU:5.3.2]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027
The row states this level as from 2027-01-01.
From the consolidated text: 5.3.2 · Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children · 750 500 as from 1 January 2027 · When the product is a mixture of different oils or fats of the same or of different botanical origins, the maximum level applies for the mixture. The oils and fats used as ingredients for the mixture shall comply with the maximum level established for the oils and fats in point 5.3.1.
Annex I rows, point 5.3.2: Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children — Sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)Limit 50 µg/kg (content basis)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 19 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02023R0915-20260819 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Food category (contaminant tables): Baby food; Processed cereal based food for infants and young children [EU:5.3.4]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027
The row states this level as from 2027-01-01.
From the consolidated text: 5.3.4. · Baby food; Processed cereal based food for infants and young children · 50 as from 1 January 2027 · The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.
Annex I rows, point 5.3.4: Baby food; Processed cereal based food for infants and young children — Sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)Limit 250 µg/kg (content basis)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 19 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02023R0915-20260819 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Food category (contaminant tables): Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children [EU:5.4.2]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027
The row states this level as from 2027-01-01.
From the consolidated text: 5.4.2 · Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children · 500 250 as from 1 January 2027 · When the product is a mixture of different oils or fats of the same or of different botanical origins, the maximum level applies for the mixture. The oils and fats used as ingredient for the mixture shall comply with the maximum level established for the oils and fats in point 5.4.1.
Annex I rows, point 5.4.2: Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children — Glycidyl fatty acid esters, expressed as glycidol · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)Limit 25 µg/kg (content basis)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 19 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02023R0915-20260819 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Food category (contaminant tables): Baby food; Processed cereal based food for infants and young children [EU:5.4.4]
Depends on: contaminant food category
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027
The row states this level as from 2027-01-01.
From the consolidated text: 5.4.4 · Baby food; Processed cereal based food for infants and young children · 25 As from 1 January 2027 · The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.
Annex I rows, point 5.4.4: Baby food; Processed cereal based food for infants and young children — Glycidyl fatty acid esters, expressed as glycidol · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)- 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)
- LimitEUSum of 3-MCPD and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD
Limit 500 µg/kg (content basis)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 19 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02023R0915-20260819 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Food category (contaminant tables): Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children [EU:5.3.2]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027
The row states this level as from 2027-01-01.
- Source
From the consolidated text: 5.3.2 · Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children · 750 500 as from 1 January 2027 · When the product is a mixture of different oils or fats of the same or of different botanical origins, the maximum level applies for the mixture. The oils and fats used as ingredients for the mixture shall comply with the maximum level established for the oils and fats in point 5.3.1.
Annex I rows, point 5.3.2: Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children — Sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
- LimitEUSum of 3-MCPD and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD
Limit 50 µg/kg (content basis)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 19 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02023R0915-20260819 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Food category (contaminant tables): Baby food; Processed cereal based food for infants and young children [EU:5.3.4]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027
The row states this level as from 2027-01-01.
- Source
From the consolidated text: 5.3.4. · Baby food; Processed cereal based food for infants and young children · 50 as from 1 January 2027 · The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.
Annex I rows, point 5.3.4: Baby food; Processed cereal based food for infants and young children — Sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
- LimitEUGlycidol (CAS 556-52-5)
Limit 250 µg/kg (content basis)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 19 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02023R0915-20260819 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Food category (contaminant tables): Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children [EU:5.4.2]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027
The row states this level as from 2027-01-01.
- Source
From the consolidated text: 5.4.2 · Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children · 500 250 as from 1 January 2027 · When the product is a mixture of different oils or fats of the same or of different botanical origins, the maximum level applies for the mixture. The oils and fats used as ingredient for the mixture shall comply with the maximum level established for the oils and fats in point 5.4.1.
Annex I rows, point 5.4.2: Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children — Glycidyl fatty acid esters, expressed as glycidol · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
- LimitEUGlycidol (CAS 556-52-5)
Limit 25 µg/kg (content basis)
Consolidated text (not the authentic legal edition), current to 19 Aug 2026. EUR-Lex consolidated text: a documentation tool without legal effect; the acts published in the Official Journal are authentic. Consolidated version CELEX 02023R0915-20260819 from the Publications Office, the latest when read.
- Applies when
- Food category (contaminant tables): Baby food; Processed cereal based food for infants and young children [EU:5.4.4]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
Takes effect 1 Jan 2027
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027
The row states this level as from 2027-01-01.
- Source
From the consolidated text: 5.4.4 · Baby food; Processed cereal based food for infants and young children · 25 As from 1 January 2027 · The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.
Annex I rows, point 5.4.4: Baby food; Processed cereal based food for infants and young children — Glycidyl fatty acid esters, expressed as glycidol · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Records
Recalls and alerts
Recalls, safety alerts and Prop 65 notices that name Packaged food and beverages, with a link to the original. A Prop 65 notice is a claim by the sender, not a ruling.
2,152 records dated 4 Jan 2023 to 26 Oct 2026. Most recent shown.
Show the 8 most recent records
- Prop 65 notices
Filthy, Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives, UPC#899682002811, Filthy, Piri Piri Pepper Stuffed Olives, UPC#899682002859, Filthy, Pimento Olives, UPC#899682002828
Packaged food and beverages
- Substance
- Lead and lead compounds
- Party
- Filthy Brands, LLC
- Category
- Preserved fruit, vegetables and jams
- Prop 65 notices
Gymkhana, Tikka Medium Masala Simmer Sauce, UPC#860014094828, Gymkhana, Korma Mild Simmer Sauce, UPC#860014094842, Gymkhana, Madras Hot Simmer Sauce, UPC#860014094835
Packaged food and beverages
- Substance
- Lead and lead compounds
- Party
- GK Fine Foods Inc.
- Category
- Sauces and condiments
- Prop 65 notices
Rishi Turmeric Ginger Chai, UPC# 741391976443
Packaged food and beverages
- Substance
- Lead
- Party
- Diaspora Tea & Herb Company, LLC, Good Food Holdings, LLC, Good Food Holdings, LLC dba Lazy Acres Market, E-Mart Inc., E-Mart America, Inc.
- Category
- Coffee, tea and infusions
- Prop 65 notices
Luke's Classic Lobster Ravioli with Vodka Sauce
Packaged food and beverages
- Substance
- Cadmium
- Party
- Lukes Seafood LLC, Mrs. Gooch's Natural Food Markets, Inc.
- Category
- Noodles and pasta
- Prop 65 notices
Sola Blueberry Bagels
Packaged food and beverages
- Substance
- Lead
- Party
- Spring Sola, LLC d/b/a Sola, Amazon.com Services LLC
- Category
- Bakery products
- Prop 65 notices
Blue Elephant – Thai Green Curry Sauce , Blue Elephant – Thai Red Curry Sauce
Packaged food and beverages
- Substance
- Lead
- Party
- Sequoia Southeast, Inc., Walmart Inc., Blue Elephant Bangkok Co Limited
- Category
- Sauces and condiments
- Prop 65 notices
Sprouts Gluten Free Cheese Ravioli
Packaged food and beverages
- Substance
- Lead
- Party
- Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc., Sprouts Inc., Manini’s LLC
- Category
- Noodles and pasta
- Prop 65 notices
Bigger Raspberry Lemonade Juice
Packaged food and beverages
- Substance
- Lead
- Party
- good2grow LLC
- Category
- Fruit and vegetable juices
Sub-categories
Further rules in sub-categories
These apply only to the sub-categories below, not to the whole category.
- Sugar confectionery4 additional rules
- Chocolate and cocoa products2 additional rules
- Nuts and seeds2 additional rules
- Preserved fruit, vegetables and jams1 additional rule
- Rice, grains and flour7 additional rules
- Canned and retorted foods1 additional rule
- Soups and broths1 additional rule
- Frozen and chilled ready meals2 additional rules
- Plant-based drinks and dairy alternatives27 additional rules
- Non-alcoholic beverages29 additional rules
- Alcoholic drinks27 additional rules
- Shelf-stable seafood products1 additional rule
See also
Related categories
- Bakery and confectionery
Sweet and baked goods.
- Snacks, nuts and dried produce
Snack foods and preserved plant produce.
- Staples and prepared meals
Grain, noodle, canned and ready-meal products.
- Dairy and plant-based alternatives
Dairy products and plant-based drinks.
- Non-alcoholic beverages
Ready-to-drink and drink-preparation products (EU 1169/2011 Annex III caffeine wording, sweetener wording and KR high-caffeine labelling attach to this group).
- Alcoholic drinks
Fermented and distilled alcoholic beverages sold prepacked: beer, wine, rice wine, spirits and liqueurs (KR 식품등의 표시기준 Ⅲ. 1. 거 주류; JP 食品表示基準 酒類; EU 1169/2011 Art. 16(4) and Art. 28 beverages over 1.2 % vol; GB and EU labelling of alcoholic strength).
- Seasonings, spreads, oils and sweeteners
Condiments, spices, edible oils and sugar-based spreads.
- Seafood and fermented foods
Shelf-stable seafood and fermented vegetables.
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