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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 8 Oct 2026 · What is covered
Korean import food law as in force on 8 Oct 2026; food labelling is not covered before 2028-01-01.
South Korea: main sources stored. Modelled: 식품등의 표시기준 (MFDS notice 2025-60 in force until 2027-12-31; notice 2026-37 from 2028-01-01); 식품첨가물의 기준 및 규격 and 식품의 기준 및 규격 (MFDS notices 2026-50 and 2026-55, contaminant and additive limits where in the notice body); 수입식품안전관리 특별법 (importer business registration, import declaration); 식품위생법 labelling articles. Not stored: the notice body of 식품의 기준 및 규격 and 식품첨가물의 기준 및 규격 is an attached file (별표) not returned by the law API; 건강기능식품; 영유아식; 축산물 rules (축산물 위생관리법); 표시광고 rules (식품등의 부당한 표시 또는 광고의 내용 기준); 유전자변형식품등의 표시기준; 어린이 기호식품 rules; 소비기한 설정기준.
Frozen foods (냉동식품): eating type
Label required
‘가열하지 않고 섭취하는 냉동식품’ or ‘가열하여 섭취하는 냉동식품’
Official text, current to 29 Aug 2025. law.go.kr text of MFDS notice 2025-60 (시행 2025-08-29), in force until 2027-12-31.
- Sold frozen
Depends on: frozen
In force since 29 Aug 2025
Applies to products manufactured on or after 29 Aug 2025
In force from 2025-08-29 (notice 2025-60, 발령 2025-08-29) through 2027-12-31; notice 2026-37 applies from 2028-01-01 (부칙 제1조) and this item has the same wording in both versions.
냉동식품은 유형에 따라 가열하지 않고 섭취하는 냉동식품은 "가열하지
Frozen foods (냉동식품): eating type
Label required
‘가열하지 않고 섭취하는 냉동식품’ or ‘가열하여 섭취하는 냉동식품’
Official text, current to 12 May 2026. law.go.kr text of MFDS notice 2026-37 (발령 2026-05-12); not in force until 2028-01-01, the in-force text is kr-mfds-food-labeling-standards-prev.
- Sold frozen
Depends on: frozen
Takes effect 1 Jan 2028
Applies to products manufactured on or after 1 Jan 2028
Effective 2028-01-01 per 부칙 제1조 of notice 2026-37 (발령 2026-05-12), applied to foods manufactured, processed or imported from that date; foods already manufactured or imported may be sold until their 소비기한 (부칙 제3조). The version in force before 2028-01-01 (notice 2025-60) is a separate rule with the same item.
냉동식품은 유형에 따라 가열하지 않고 섭취하는 냉동식품은 "가열하지
Frozen foods (냉동식품): freezer storage and thawing method
Label required
냉동보관방법 and 조리시의 해동방법
Official text, current to 29 Aug 2025. law.go.kr text of MFDS notice 2025-60 (시행 2025-08-29), in force until 2027-12-31.
- Sold frozen
Depends on: frozen
In force since 29 Aug 2025
Applies to products manufactured on or after 29 Aug 2025
In force from 2025-08-29 (notice 2025-60, 발령 2025-08-29) through 2027-12-31; notice 2026-37 applies from 2028-01-01 (부칙 제1조) and this item has the same wording in both versions.
“냉동식품은 해당 식품의 냉동보관방법 및 조리시의 해동방법을 표시하여야”
Frozen foods (냉동식품): freezer storage and thawing method
Label required
냉동보관방법 and 조리시의 해동방법
Official text, current to 12 May 2026. law.go.kr text of MFDS notice 2026-37 (발령 2026-05-12); not in force until 2028-01-01, the in-force text is kr-mfds-food-labeling-standards-prev.
- Sold frozen
Depends on: frozen
Takes effect 1 Jan 2028
Applies to products manufactured on or after 1 Jan 2028
Notice 2026-37 applies from 2028-01-01 (부칙 제1조, published text); before that KR food labelling is a coverage gap.
“냉동식품은 해당 식품의 냉동보관방법 및 조리시의 해동방법을 표시하여야”
Imported food carries the exporting-country labelling plus Hangul labelling (sticker, label or tag allowed)
Label required
한글 표시사항 on a 한글 sticker, label or tag in addition to the exporting-country labelling
Official text, current to 29 Aug 2025. law.go.kr text of MFDS notice 2025-60 (시행 2025-08-29), in force until 2027-12-31.
- Sold prepacked
- Imported into the market of sale
- Food already distributed in the exporting country
Depends on: sold prepacked, imported, distributed in exporting country
In force since 29 Aug 2025
Applies to products sold on or after 29 Aug 2025
In force from 2025-08-29 (notice 2025-60, 발령 2025-08-29) through 2027-12-31; notice 2026-37 applies from 2028-01-01 (부칙 제1조) and this item has the same wording in both versions.
“수출국에서 유통되고 있는 식품등의 경우에는 수출국에서 표시한 표시사항이 있어야 하고, 한글이 인쇄된 스티커, 라벨(Label) 또는 꼬리표(Tag)를 사용할 수”
Imported food carries the exporting-country labelling plus Hangul labelling (sticker, label or tag allowed)
Label required
한글 표시사항 on a 한글 sticker, label or tag in addition to the exporting-country labelling
Official text, current to 12 May 2026. law.go.kr text of MFDS notice 2026-37 (발령 2026-05-12); not in force until 2028-01-01, the in-force text is kr-mfds-food-labeling-standards-prev.
- Sold prepacked
- Imported into the market of sale
- Food already distributed in the exporting country
Depends on: sold prepacked, imported, distributed in exporting country
Takes effect 1 Jan 2028
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2028
Notice 2026-37 applies from 2028-01-01 (부칙 제1조, published text); before that KR food labelling is a coverage gap.
“수출국에서 유통되고 있는 식품등의 경우에는 수출국에서 표시한 표시사항이 있어야 하고, 한글이 인쇄된 스티커, 라벨(Label) 또는 꼬리표(Tag)를 사용할 수”
Information display surface (정보표시면): precautions
Label required
주의사항
Official text, current to 29 Aug 2025. law.go.kr text of MFDS notice 2025-60 (시행 2025-08-29), in force until 2027-12-31.
- Sold prepacked
Depends on: sold prepacked
In force since 29 Aug 2025
Applies to products manufactured on or after 29 Aug 2025
In force from 2025-08-29 (notice 2025-60, 발령 2025-08-29) through 2027-12-31; notice 2026-37 applies from 2028-01-01 (부칙 제1조) and this item has the same wording in both versions.
“정보표시면에는 식품유형, 영업소(장)의 명칭(상호) 및 소재지, 소비기한(제조연월일 또는 품질유지기한), 원재료명, 주의사항 등을 표시사항 별로”
Information display surface (정보표시면): precautions
Label required
주의사항
Official text, current to 12 May 2026. law.go.kr text of MFDS notice 2026-37 (발령 2026-05-12); not in force until 2028-01-01, the in-force text is kr-mfds-food-labeling-standards-prev.
- Sold prepacked
Depends on: sold prepacked
Takes effect 1 Jan 2028
Applies to products manufactured on or after 1 Jan 2028
Notice 2026-37 applies from 2028-01-01 (부칙 제1조, published text); before that KR food labelling is a coverage gap.
“정보표시면에는 식품유형, 영업소(장)의 명칭(상호) 및 소재지, 소비기한(제조연월일 또는 품질유지기한), 원재료명, 주의사항 등을 표시사항 별로”
Information display surface (정보표시면): food type
Label required
식품유형
Official text, current to 29 Aug 2025. law.go.kr text of MFDS notice 2025-60 (시행 2025-08-29), in force until 2027-12-31.
- Sold prepacked
Depends on: sold prepacked
In force since 29 Aug 2025
Applies to products manufactured on or after 29 Aug 2025
In force from 2025-08-29 (notice 2025-60, 발령 2025-08-29) through 2027-12-31; notice 2026-37 applies from 2028-01-01 (부칙 제1조) and this item has the same wording in both versions.
“정보표시면에는 식품유형, 영업소(장)의 명칭(상호) 및 소재지, 소비기한(제조연월일 또는 품질유지기한), 원재료명, 주의사항 등을 표시사항 별로”
Information display surface (정보표시면): food type
Label required
식품유형
Official text, current to 12 May 2026. law.go.kr text of MFDS notice 2026-37 (발령 2026-05-12); not in force until 2028-01-01, the in-force text is kr-mfds-food-labeling-standards-prev.
- Sold prepacked
Depends on: sold prepacked
Takes effect 1 Jan 2028
Applies to products manufactured on or after 1 Jan 2028
Notice 2026-37 applies from 2028-01-01 (부칙 제1조, published text); before that KR food labelling is a coverage gap.
“정보표시면에는 식품유형, 영업소(장)의 명칭(상호) 및 소재지, 소비기한(제조연월일 또는 품질유지기한), 원재료명, 주의사항 등을 표시사항 별로”
Main display surface (주표시면)
Label required
제품명; 내용량; 내용량에 해당하는 열량 (nutrition-labelled foods)
Official text, current to 29 Aug 2025. law.go.kr text of MFDS notice 2025-60 (시행 2025-08-29), in force until 2027-12-31.
- Sold prepacked
Depends on: sold prepacked
In force since 29 Aug 2025
Applies to products manufactured on or after 29 Aug 2025
In force from 2025-08-29 (notice 2025-60, 발령 2025-08-29) through 2027-12-31; notice 2026-37 applies from 2028-01-01 (부칙 제1조) and this item has the same wording in both versions.
“주표시면에는 제품명, 내용량 및 내용량에 해당하는 열량(단, 열량은 내용량 뒤에 괄호로 표시하되, 규칙 제6조”
Main display surface (주표시면)
Label required
제품명; 내용량; 내용량에 해당하는 열량 (nutrition-labelled foods)
Official text, current to 12 May 2026. law.go.kr text of MFDS notice 2026-37 (발령 2026-05-12); not in force until 2028-01-01, the in-force text is kr-mfds-food-labeling-standards-prev.
- Sold prepacked
Depends on: sold prepacked
Takes effect 1 Jan 2028
Applies to products manufactured on or after 1 Jan 2028
Notice 2026-37 applies from 2028-01-01 (부칙 제1조, published text); before that KR food labelling is a coverage gap.
“주표시면에는 제품명, 내용량 및 내용량에 해당하는 열량(단, 열량은 내용량 뒤에 괄호로 표시하되, 규칙 제6조”
Minimum 10-point type for mandatory particulars unless the information panel is too small
Label required
표시사항 in letters of at least 10 point (smaller allowed where the information panel area is insufficient)
Official text, current to 29 Aug 2025. law.go.kr text of MFDS notice 2025-60 (시행 2025-08-29), in force until 2027-12-31.
- Sold prepacked
Depends on: sold prepacked
In force since 29 Aug 2025
Applies to products sold on or after 29 Aug 2025
In force from 2025-08-29 (notice 2025-60, 발령 2025-08-29) through 2027-12-31; notice 2026-37 applies from 2028-01-01 (부칙 제1조) and this item has the same wording in both versions.
“정보표시면의 면적(도 1에 따른 정보표시면 중 주표시면에 준하는 최소 여백을 제외한 면적)이 부족하여 10”
Minimum 10-point type for mandatory particulars unless the information panel is too small
Label required
표시사항 in letters of at least 10 point (smaller allowed where the information panel area is insufficient)
Official text, current to 12 May 2026. law.go.kr text of MFDS notice 2026-37 (발령 2026-05-12); not in force until 2028-01-01, the in-force text is kr-mfds-food-labeling-standards-prev.
- Sold prepacked
Depends on: sold prepacked
Takes effect 1 Jan 2028
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2028
식품등의 표시기준 (MFDS notice 2026-37, 발령 2026-05-12) takes effect 2028-01-01 per its 부칙 제1조; the notice in force before that date is not stored.
“정보표시면의 면적(도 1에 따른 정보표시면 중 주표시면에 준하는 최소 여백을 제외한 면적)이 부족하여 10”
Food and food additives listed in the standards: common standards and specifications of section 제2
Must meet the conditions of 제1. 총칙 2. 2): 식품 등 must comply with 제2. 식품일반에 대한 공통기준 및 규격 (and the individual standards of 제5 for the food types listed there)
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2026. MFDS amendment notice 2026-55 (시행 2026-10-01) from the law.go.kr attachment; amendment text, not the consolidated 공전, and 3 .hwp parts are missing.
Every product in the category
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2026-10-01 (the stored notice's 시행일 recorded in the source registry); the published text prints no commencement date and earlier commencement is not stated in the published text. The consolidated 식품의 기준 및 규격 and the individual standard tables are held by the list worker.
“식품 등은 ‘제2. 식품일반에 대한 공통기준 및 규격‘에 적합하여야 한다. 다만, 식품 등의 특성을”
- Label
Frozen foods (냉동식품): eating type
Label required
‘가열하지 않고 섭취하는 냉동식품’ or ‘가열하여 섭취하는 냉동식품’
Official text, current to 29 Aug 2025. law.go.kr text of MFDS notice 2025-60 (시행 2025-08-29), in force until 2027-12-31.
- Applies when
- Sold frozen
Depends on: frozen
- Effective
In force since 29 Aug 2025
Applies to products manufactured on or after 29 Aug 2025
In force from 2025-08-29 (notice 2025-60, 발령 2025-08-29) through 2027-12-31; notice 2026-37 applies from 2028-01-01 (부칙 제1조) and this item has the same wording in both versions.
- Source
냉동식품은 유형에 따라 가열하지 않고 섭취하는 냉동식품은 "가열하지
Ⅱ. 2. 다. 1) · fetched 2026-10-10Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 식품의약품안전처고시 제2025-60호 (발령 2025-08-29, 시행 2025-08-29)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Frozen foods (냉동식품): eating type
Label required
‘가열하지 않고 섭취하는 냉동식품’ or ‘가열하여 섭취하는 냉동식품’
Official text, current to 12 May 2026. law.go.kr text of MFDS notice 2026-37 (발령 2026-05-12); not in force until 2028-01-01, the in-force text is kr-mfds-food-labeling-standards-prev.
- Applies when
- Sold frozen
Depends on: frozen
- Effective
Takes effect 1 Jan 2028
Applies to products manufactured on or after 1 Jan 2028
Effective 2028-01-01 per 부칙 제1조 of notice 2026-37 (발령 2026-05-12), applied to foods manufactured, processed or imported from that date; foods already manufactured or imported may be sold until their 소비기한 (부칙 제3조). The version in force before 2028-01-01 (notice 2025-60) is a separate rule with the same item.
- Source
냉동식품은 유형에 따라 가열하지 않고 섭취하는 냉동식품은 "가열하지
Ⅱ. 2. 다. 1) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 식품의약품안전처고시 제2026-37호 (발령 2026-05-12, 시행 2028-01-01)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Frozen foods (냉동식품): freezer storage and thawing method
Label required
냉동보관방법 and 조리시의 해동방법
Official text, current to 29 Aug 2025. law.go.kr text of MFDS notice 2025-60 (시행 2025-08-29), in force until 2027-12-31.
- Applies when
- Sold frozen
Depends on: frozen
- Effective
In force since 29 Aug 2025
Applies to products manufactured on or after 29 Aug 2025
In force from 2025-08-29 (notice 2025-60, 발령 2025-08-29) through 2027-12-31; notice 2026-37 applies from 2028-01-01 (부칙 제1조) and this item has the same wording in both versions.
- Source
“냉동식품은 해당 식품의 냉동보관방법 및 조리시의 해동방법을 표시하여야”
Ⅱ. 2. 다. 4) · fetched 2026-10-10Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 식품의약품안전처고시 제2025-60호 (발령 2025-08-29, 시행 2025-08-29)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Frozen foods (냉동식품): freezer storage and thawing method
Label required
냉동보관방법 and 조리시의 해동방법
Official text, current to 12 May 2026. law.go.kr text of MFDS notice 2026-37 (발령 2026-05-12); not in force until 2028-01-01, the in-force text is kr-mfds-food-labeling-standards-prev.
- Applies when
- Sold frozen
Depends on: frozen
- Effective
Takes effect 1 Jan 2028
Applies to products manufactured on or after 1 Jan 2028
Notice 2026-37 applies from 2028-01-01 (부칙 제1조, published text); before that KR food labelling is a coverage gap.
- Source
“냉동식품은 해당 식품의 냉동보관방법 및 조리시의 해동방법을 표시하여야”
Ⅱ. 2. 다. 4) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 식품의약품안전처고시 제2026-37호 (발령 2026-05-12, 시행 2028-01-01)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Imported food carries the exporting-country labelling plus Hangul labelling (sticker, label or tag allowed)
Label required
한글 표시사항 on a 한글 sticker, label or tag in addition to the exporting-country labelling
Official text, current to 29 Aug 2025. law.go.kr text of MFDS notice 2025-60 (시행 2025-08-29), in force until 2027-12-31.
- Applies when
- Sold prepacked
- Imported into the market of sale
- Food already distributed in the exporting country
Depends on: sold prepacked, imported, distributed in exporting country
- Effective
In force since 29 Aug 2025
Applies to products sold on or after 29 Aug 2025
In force from 2025-08-29 (notice 2025-60, 발령 2025-08-29) through 2027-12-31; notice 2026-37 applies from 2028-01-01 (부칙 제1조) and this item has the same wording in both versions.
- Source
“수출국에서 유통되고 있는 식품등의 경우에는 수출국에서 표시한 표시사항이 있어야 하고, 한글이 인쇄된 스티커, 라벨(Label) 또는 꼬리표(Tag)를 사용할 수”
Ⅱ. 1. 거. 4) 가) · fetched 2026-10-10Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 식품의약품안전처고시 제2025-60호 (발령 2025-08-29, 시행 2025-08-29)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Imported food carries the exporting-country labelling plus Hangul labelling (sticker, label or tag allowed)
Label required
한글 표시사항 on a 한글 sticker, label or tag in addition to the exporting-country labelling
Official text, current to 12 May 2026. law.go.kr text of MFDS notice 2026-37 (발령 2026-05-12); not in force until 2028-01-01, the in-force text is kr-mfds-food-labeling-standards-prev.
- Applies when
- Sold prepacked
- Imported into the market of sale
- Food already distributed in the exporting country
Depends on: sold prepacked, imported, distributed in exporting country
- Effective
Takes effect 1 Jan 2028
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2028
Notice 2026-37 applies from 2028-01-01 (부칙 제1조, published text); before that KR food labelling is a coverage gap.
- Source
“수출국에서 유통되고 있는 식품등의 경우에는 수출국에서 표시한 표시사항이 있어야 하고, 한글이 인쇄된 스티커, 라벨(Label) 또는 꼬리표(Tag)를 사용할 수”
Ⅱ. 1. 거. 4) 가) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 식품등의 표시기준 (식품의약품안전처고시 제2026-37호, 시행 2028-01-01)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Information display surface (정보표시면): precautions
Label required
주의사항
Official text, current to 29 Aug 2025. law.go.kr text of MFDS notice 2025-60 (시행 2025-08-29), in force until 2027-12-31.
- Applies when
- Sold prepacked
Depends on: sold prepacked
- Effective
In force since 29 Aug 2025
Applies to products manufactured on or after 29 Aug 2025
In force from 2025-08-29 (notice 2025-60, 발령 2025-08-29) through 2027-12-31; notice 2026-37 applies from 2028-01-01 (부칙 제1조) and this item has the same wording in both versions.
- Source
“정보표시면에는 식품유형, 영업소(장)의 명칭(상호) 및 소재지, 소비기한(제조연월일 또는 품질유지기한), 원재료명, 주의사항 등을 표시사항 별로”
Ⅱ. 1. 가. 2) · fetched 2026-10-10Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 식품의약품안전처고시 제2025-60호 (발령 2025-08-29, 시행 2025-08-29)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Information display surface (정보표시면): precautions
Label required
주의사항
Official text, current to 12 May 2026. law.go.kr text of MFDS notice 2026-37 (발령 2026-05-12); not in force until 2028-01-01, the in-force text is kr-mfds-food-labeling-standards-prev.
- Applies when
- Sold prepacked
Depends on: sold prepacked
- Effective
Takes effect 1 Jan 2028
Applies to products manufactured on or after 1 Jan 2028
Notice 2026-37 applies from 2028-01-01 (부칙 제1조, published text); before that KR food labelling is a coverage gap.
- Source
“정보표시면에는 식품유형, 영업소(장)의 명칭(상호) 및 소재지, 소비기한(제조연월일 또는 품질유지기한), 원재료명, 주의사항 등을 표시사항 별로”
Ⅱ. 1. 가. 2) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 식품의약품안전처고시 제2026-37호 (발령 2026-05-12, 시행 2028-01-01)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Information display surface (정보표시면): food type
Label required
식품유형
Official text, current to 29 Aug 2025. law.go.kr text of MFDS notice 2025-60 (시행 2025-08-29), in force until 2027-12-31.
- Applies when
- Sold prepacked
Depends on: sold prepacked
- Effective
In force since 29 Aug 2025
Applies to products manufactured on or after 29 Aug 2025
In force from 2025-08-29 (notice 2025-60, 발령 2025-08-29) through 2027-12-31; notice 2026-37 applies from 2028-01-01 (부칙 제1조) and this item has the same wording in both versions.
- Source
“정보표시면에는 식품유형, 영업소(장)의 명칭(상호) 및 소재지, 소비기한(제조연월일 또는 품질유지기한), 원재료명, 주의사항 등을 표시사항 별로”
Ⅱ. 1. 가. 2) · fetched 2026-10-10Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 식품의약품안전처고시 제2025-60호 (발령 2025-08-29, 시행 2025-08-29)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Information display surface (정보표시면): food type
Label required
식품유형
Official text, current to 12 May 2026. law.go.kr text of MFDS notice 2026-37 (발령 2026-05-12); not in force until 2028-01-01, the in-force text is kr-mfds-food-labeling-standards-prev.
- Applies when
- Sold prepacked
Depends on: sold prepacked
- Effective
Takes effect 1 Jan 2028
Applies to products manufactured on or after 1 Jan 2028
Notice 2026-37 applies from 2028-01-01 (부칙 제1조, published text); before that KR food labelling is a coverage gap.
- Source
“정보표시면에는 식품유형, 영업소(장)의 명칭(상호) 및 소재지, 소비기한(제조연월일 또는 품질유지기한), 원재료명, 주의사항 등을 표시사항 별로”
Ⅱ. 1. 가. 2) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 식품의약품안전처고시 제2026-37호 (발령 2026-05-12, 시행 2028-01-01)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Main display surface (주표시면)
Label required
제품명; 내용량; 내용량에 해당하는 열량 (nutrition-labelled foods)
Official text, current to 29 Aug 2025. law.go.kr text of MFDS notice 2025-60 (시행 2025-08-29), in force until 2027-12-31.
- Applies when
- Sold prepacked
Depends on: sold prepacked
- Effective
In force since 29 Aug 2025
Applies to products manufactured on or after 29 Aug 2025
In force from 2025-08-29 (notice 2025-60, 발령 2025-08-29) through 2027-12-31; notice 2026-37 applies from 2028-01-01 (부칙 제1조) and this item has the same wording in both versions.
- Source
“주표시면에는 제품명, 내용량 및 내용량에 해당하는 열량(단, 열량은 내용량 뒤에 괄호로 표시하되, 규칙 제6조”
Ⅱ. 1. 가. 1) · fetched 2026-10-10Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 식품의약품안전처고시 제2025-60호 (발령 2025-08-29, 시행 2025-08-29)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Main display surface (주표시면)
Label required
제품명; 내용량; 내용량에 해당하는 열량 (nutrition-labelled foods)
Official text, current to 12 May 2026. law.go.kr text of MFDS notice 2026-37 (발령 2026-05-12); not in force until 2028-01-01, the in-force text is kr-mfds-food-labeling-standards-prev.
- Applies when
- Sold prepacked
Depends on: sold prepacked
- Effective
Takes effect 1 Jan 2028
Applies to products manufactured on or after 1 Jan 2028
Notice 2026-37 applies from 2028-01-01 (부칙 제1조, published text); before that KR food labelling is a coverage gap.
- Source
“주표시면에는 제품명, 내용량 및 내용량에 해당하는 열량(단, 열량은 내용량 뒤에 괄호로 표시하되, 규칙 제6조”
Ⅱ. 1. 가. 1) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 식품의약품안전처고시 제2026-37호 (발령 2026-05-12, 시행 2028-01-01)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Minimum 10-point type for mandatory particulars unless the information panel is too small
Label required
표시사항 in letters of at least 10 point (smaller allowed where the information panel area is insufficient)
Official text, current to 29 Aug 2025. law.go.kr text of MFDS notice 2025-60 (시행 2025-08-29), in force until 2027-12-31.
- Applies when
- Sold prepacked
Depends on: sold prepacked
- Effective
In force since 29 Aug 2025
Applies to products sold on or after 29 Aug 2025
In force from 2025-08-29 (notice 2025-60, 발령 2025-08-29) through 2027-12-31; notice 2026-37 applies from 2028-01-01 (부칙 제1조) and this item has the same wording in both versions.
- Source
“정보표시면의 면적(도 1에 따른 정보표시면 중 주표시면에 준하는 최소 여백을 제외한 면적)이 부족하여 10”
Ⅱ. 1. 다. · fetched 2026-10-10Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 식품의약품안전처고시 제2025-60호 (발령 2025-08-29, 시행 2025-08-29)(opens in a new tab)
- Label
Minimum 10-point type for mandatory particulars unless the information panel is too small
Label required
표시사항 in letters of at least 10 point (smaller allowed where the information panel area is insufficient)
Official text, current to 12 May 2026. law.go.kr text of MFDS notice 2026-37 (발령 2026-05-12); not in force until 2028-01-01, the in-force text is kr-mfds-food-labeling-standards-prev.
- Applies when
- Sold prepacked
Depends on: sold prepacked
- Effective
Takes effect 1 Jan 2028
Applies to products sold on or after 1 Jan 2028
식품등의 표시기준 (MFDS notice 2026-37, 발령 2026-05-12) takes effect 2028-01-01 per its 부칙 제1조; the notice in force before that date is not stored.
- Source
“정보표시면의 면적(도 1에 따른 정보표시면 중 주표시면에 준하는 최소 여백을 제외한 면적)이 부족하여 10”
Ⅱ. 1. 다. · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 식품등의 표시기준 (식품의약품안전처고시 제2026-37호, 시행 2028-01-01)(opens in a new tab)
- Conformity
Food and food additives listed in the standards: common standards and specifications of section 제2
Must meet the conditions of 제1. 총칙 2. 2): 식품 등 must comply with 제2. 식품일반에 대한 공통기준 및 규격 (and the individual standards of 제5 for the food types listed there)
The start date is not stated in the text (date unknown).
Official text, current to 1 Oct 2026. MFDS amendment notice 2026-55 (시행 2026-10-01) from the law.go.kr attachment; amendment text, not the consolidated 공전, and 3 .hwp parts are missing.
- Applies when
Every product in the category
- Effective
In force, start date unknown
In force no later than 2026-10-01 (the stored notice's 시행일 recorded in the source registry); the published text prints no commencement date and earlier commencement is not stated in the published text. The consolidated 식품의 기준 및 규격 and the individual standard tables are held by the list worker.
- Source
“식품 등은 ‘제2. 식품일반에 대한 공통기준 및 규격‘에 적합하여야 한다. 다만, 식품 등의 특성을”
제1. 총칙 2. 2) · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (attachment via law.go.kr flDownload): 식품의약품안전처고시 제2026-55호 식품의 기준 및 규격 (시행 2026-10-01 per the source registry)(opens in a new tab)
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ClaraDB gives a verdict only for PFAS state laws for cookware and bakeware, California Proposition 65 consumer-product warning check for BPA, BPS, formaldehyde, styrene, antimony trioxide, vinyl acetate, lead and cadmium, California Proposition 65 warning check for candles and ceramicware (lead, cadmium, formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, benzene, naphthalene, carbon monoxide, benzo[a]pyrene), US packaging EPR producer size thresholds (California, Colorado, Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington) for a brand-owning manufacturer, US lead in children's products and furniture (lead paint and total lead content), US lead in toys and child care articles (lead paint and total lead content), US lead in children's products (other) and bags (lead paint and total lead content), US phthalates in children's toys and child care articles (DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIBP, DPENP, DHEXP, DCHP) and US children's product certificate and tracking label for children's tableware (AI-checked, quotes verified word for word). Every other answer shows the laws and quotes found without saying whether they apply. Not checked: Consumer electronics (FCC equipment authorization, 47 CFR Parts 2 and 15, energy rules). What ClaraDB has checked
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- Coverage
- Main sources; no modeled rule is scoped to this category. Not covered: other rules that may apply.
- Coverage
- Main sources; no modeled rule is scoped to this category. Not covered: other rules that may apply.
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- Whether the listed substance or group is present
- Markets
- EU, GB, US, US-CA, US-VT
- Rules
- 7,504
- Eu food category code
- Markets
- EU, GB
- Rules
- 5,149
- Number of employees at the seller
- Markets
- US-CA
- Rules
- 972
- Contaminant food category
- Markets
- EU, GB
- Rules
- 804
- Sold prepacked
- Markets
- EU, GB, JP, KR, US
- Rules
- 161
- Economic operator role
- Markets
- EU, GB, JP, KR, US
- Rules
- 50
- Imported
- Markets
- EU, GB, JP, KR, US
- Rules
- 41
- Allergens present
- Markets
- EU, GB, JP, KR, US
- Rules
- 36
- Special storage required
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- EU, GB, JP, KR
- Rules
- 35
- Glass bottle reusable unlabelled
- Markets
- EU, GB
- Rules
- 32
- Contains gmo
- Markets
- JP, KR
- Rules
- 31
- Component content declared
- Markets
- KR
- Rules
- 28
- Precaution statement required
- Markets
- KR
- Rules
- 28
- Operates food facility
- Markets
- EU, GB, JP, US
- Rules
- 25
- Jp processed food
- Markets
- JP
- Rules
- 18
- Jp general use food
- Markets
- JP
- Rules
- 18
- List of ingredients present
- Markets
- EU, GB
- Rules
- 11
- Materials
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 11
- Irradiated
- Markets
- EU, GB, KR, US
- Rules
- 10
- Beverage
- Markets
- EU, GB
- Rules
- 8
- Annex ix sold by number or loss
- Markets
- EU, GB
- Rules
- 8
- Prepacked for direct sale
- Markets
- GB
- Rules
- 6
- Facility registration exempt
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- US
- Rules
- 6
- Frozen
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- KR
- Rules
- 5
- Qualified facility
- Markets
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- Rules
- 5
- Facility registration required
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- US
- Rules
- 5
- Annual gross revenue usd
- Markets
- US-CO, US-MD, US-MN, US-OR, US-WA
- Rules
- 5
- Contains glycyrrhizinic acid
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- Rules
- 4
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- Rules
- 4
- Sweeteners present
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- Rules
- 4
- Small package area cm2
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- EU, GB
- Rules
- 4
- Whether it is sold online
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- Rules
- 4
- Name of food refers to allergen
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- Rules
- 4
- Use difficult without instructions
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- 4
- Alcohol abv
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- 4
- Annex v exempt product
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- 4
- Offered by distance communication
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- 4
- Aspartame present
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- Rules
- 3
- Food additive present
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- Rules
- 3
- Oem consignment manufactured
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- KR
- Rules
- 3
- Added polyols over 10 percent
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- Rules
- 2
- Caffeine mg per l
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- 2
- Engineered nanomaterial ingredient
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- 2
- Refrigerated
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- EU, GB
- Rules
- 2
- Post opening storage appropriate
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- EU, GB
- Rules
- 2
- Label implies different origin
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- Rules
- 2
- Country of origin stated
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- EU, GB
- Rules
- 2
- Operator knows noncompliant
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- EU, GB
- Rules
- 2
- Chemical detoxification applied
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- EU, GB
- Rules
- 2
- Jp annex 20 food
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- Rules
- 2
- Jp permit business type
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- JP
- Rules
- 2
- Canned or bottled
- Markets
- KR
- Rules
- 2
- Distributed in exporting country
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- KR
- Rules
- 2
- Restaurant or retail service
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- US
- Rules
- 2
- Coating type
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- Rules
- 2
- Sorting destined lot
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- Rules
- 1
- Contains meat
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- GB
- Rules
- 1
- Schedule 3 food
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- Rules
- 1
- Oral disclosure intended
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- GB
- Rules
- 1
- Gmo annex 17 ingredient
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- JP
- Rules
- 1
- Additive undesignated
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- JP
- Rules
- 1
- Sulfiting agent added
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- US
- Rules
- 1
- Nutrition claim
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- US
- Rules
- 1
- Chemical preservative added
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 1
- Imitation food claim
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 1
- Gluten free claim
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 1
- Direct additive used
- Markets
- US
- Rules
- 1
- Ca gross sales usd
- Markets
- US-CA
- Rules
- 1
- Packaging tons co
- Markets
- US-CO
- Rules
- 1
- Packaging tons md
- Markets
- US-MD
- Rules
- 1
- Packaging tons mn
- Markets
- US-MN
- Rules
- 1
- Packaging tonnes or
- Markets
- US-OR
- Rules
- 1
- Fluorine treated container
- Markets
- US-VT
- Rules
- 1
- Packaging tons wa
- Markets
- US-WA
- Rules
- 1
Changes
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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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