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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

Home and kitchen goodsMain sourcesfrom 1 Jan 20257 areas read · 7 not read yet
Sources read
  • food-contact framework (Reg. 1935/2004)
  • plastic food-contact materials (Reg. 10/2011)
  • bisphenols ban (Reg. 2024/3190)
  • ceramics lead/cadmium (Dir. 84/500)
  • PFAS in food-contact packaging (PPWR 2025/40)
  • REACH Annex XVII restrictions affecting home goods
  • General Product Safety Regulation (2023/988)
Not read yet
  • national food-contact rules of member states (e.g. France, Germany, Italy)
  • REACH SVHC candidate-list duties (Art. 33: list not obtainable)
  • Toy Safety and Construction Products rules
  • EU textile labelling
  • ecodesign/ESPR
  • CLP labelling
  • Furniture fire-safety national rules
Cosmetics and personal careMain sourcesfrom 18 May 20266 areas read · 6 not read yet
Sources read
  • Reg. 1223/2009 Annexes II (prohibited)
  • III (restricted)
  • IV (colourants)
  • V (preservatives)
  • VI (UV filters) and Art. 19 labelling
  • Arts. 4 to 13: Responsible Person, safety assessment and safety report (CPSR), product information file (PIF), CPNP notification
Not read yet
  • CLP classification and labelling of cosmetic mixtures
  • REACH Annex XVII entries beyond cosmetics (e.g. microplastics Reg. 2023/2055)
  • national rules (e.g. French recycling labels, German language rules)
  • claims criteria (Reg. 655/2013)
  • packaging law (PPWR)
  • Annex III-VI entries adopted after the stored consolidation
Packaged food and beveragesMain sourcesfrom 19 Aug 20264 areas read · 10 not read yet

Food regulations in their consolidated versions of 18 and 19 Aug 2026 and 1 Jan 2026.

Sources read
  • Reg. 1169/2011 food information (mandatory particulars Art. 9-10, ingredient list and 14 allergens Art. 18-21 and Annex II, nutrition declaration Art. 29-35 and Annex V, date marking Art. 24 and Annex X, net quantity Art. 23, language Art. 15, origin Art. 26)
  • Reg. 1333/2008 food additives (Annex II permitted uses by food category with maximum levels, Annex III)
  • Reg. 2023/915 maximum levels of contaminants
  • Reg. 178/2002 general food law (Art. 17-19 operators and importers)
Not read yet
  • Reg. 1924/2006 nutrition and health claims
  • Reg. 1829/2003 GMO authorisation
  • flavourings (Reg. 1334/2008)
  • novel foods (Reg. 2015/2283)
  • pesticide MRLs (Reg. 396/2005)
  • microbiological criteria (Reg. 2073/2005)
  • vertical product standards (e.g. chocolate, honey, juices)
  • official controls on imports (Reg. 2017/625)
  • national measures of member states
  • food-contact materials (covered under home and kitchen goods)
Consumer electronics and small appliancesMain sourcesfrom 1 Jul 20268 areas read · 7 not read yet
Sources read
  • RoHS Dir. 2011/65 restricted substances and Annex III/IV exemptions
  • WEEE Dir. 2012/19 marking and producer registration (per-Member-State registers not covered by ClaraDB)
  • LVD 2014/35, EMC 2014/30 and RED 2014/53 conformity marking and declaration of conformity
  • common charger Dir. 2022/2380
  • RED delegated Reg. 2022/30 cybersecurity
  • ecodesign and energy labelling for external power supplies (2019/1782), standby (2023/826), displays (2019/2021, 2019/2013) and light sources (2019/2020, 2019/2015)
  • GPSR (covered under home and kitchen goods)
  • Cyber Resilience Act 2024/2847
Not read yet
  • REACH SVHC article duty (candidate list not stored)
  • Battery Reg. 2023/1542 duties (covered under batteries and e-bikes)
  • ecodesign and labelling for vacuum cleaners, space heaters, fans, air conditioners and ovens
  • Machinery Dir. 2006/42 and outdoor noise Dir. 2000/14
  • national WEEE and packaging EPR registers
  • medical devices
  • toys
Batteries, e-bikes and power banksMain sourcesfrom 13 Aug 20264 areas read · 4 not read yet

Regulation (EU) 2023/1542 as consolidated on 13 Aug 2026.

Sources read
  • Reg. 2023/1542 as consolidated 2026-08-13: Annex I Hg, Cd, Pb restrictions, Art. 11 removability and replaceability, Art. 13 and Annex VI labelling, Art. 14 LMT state-of-health data, carbon footprint, passport, due diligence (as amended by 2025/1561), EPR and waste duties as in the text
  • Directive 2006/66 (repealed 2025-08-18) for transitional provisions only
  • Reg. 168/2013 L-category and pedal-assist boundary (Art. 2(2)(h))
  • power banks and battery chargers as electrical equipment: EMC 2014/30, LVD 2014/35, RED 2014/53, RoHS 2011/65 and WEEE 2012/19 duties (the electronics rules applied to these categories)
Not read yet
  • delegated and implementing acts: 2025/606 recycling efficiency, 2025/2289 reporting, the Art. 13 labelling implementing act (not yet adopted), harmonised standards (Decision 2026/2048)
  • for e-bikes and e-scooters: Machinery Directive and EN 15194 / EN 17128 standards (paid)
  • national EPR registers, UN 38.3 and ADR carriage rules
  • enforcement, penalties and market-surveillance articles (Arts. 78 onward), Arts. 19, 21 to 37 (notified bodies), 44 to 46 and the battery-passport data model (Annex XIII) are not covered

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Regulation (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodRegulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)538 rulesIn force from: 25 May 2023Industries: Food
Requirement
Applies when
Effective
Source
Limit
Aflatoxins

Limit 10 µg/kg (content basis)

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

  • Food category (contaminant tables): Maize and rice to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food [EU:1.1.13]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

Point
1.1.13
Foodstuffs
Maize and rice to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food
Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
5,0
Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
10,0
Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
-

Annex I rows, point 1.1.13: Maize and rice to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Aflatoxin B1

Limit 5 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): Following dried spices: Capsicum spp. (dried fruits thereof, whole or ground, including chillies, chilli powder, cayenne or paprika); Pepper (fruits of Piper spp, including white and black pepper); Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans); Turmeric (Curcuma longa); Mixtures of dried spices containing one or more of the abovementioned dried spices [EU:1.1.14]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

Point
1.1.14
Foodstuffs
Following dried spices: Capsicum spp. (dried fruits thereof, whole or ground, including chillies, chilli powder, cayenne or paprika); Pepper (fruits of Piper spp, including white and black pepper); Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans); Turmeric (Curcuma longa); Mixtures of dried spices containing one or more of the abovementioned dried spices
Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
5,0
Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
10,0
Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
-

Annex I rows, point 1.1.14: Following dried spices: Capsicum spp. (dried fruits thereof, whole or ground, including chillies, chilli powder, cayenne or paprika); Pepper (fruits of Piper spp, including white and black pepper); Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans); Turmeric (Curcuma longa)… — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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

Limit 10 µg/kg (content basis)

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

  • Food category (contaminant tables): Following dried spices: Capsicum spp. (dried fruits thereof, whole or ground, including chillies, chilli powder, cayenne or paprika); Pepper (fruits of Piper spp, including white and black pepper); Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans); Turmeric (Curcuma longa); Mixtures of dried spices containing one or more of the abovementioned dried spices [EU:1.1.14]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

Point
1.1.14
Foodstuffs
Following dried spices: Capsicum spp. (dried fruits thereof, whole or ground, including chillies, chilli powder, cayenne or paprika); Pepper (fruits of Piper spp, including white and black pepper); Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans); Turmeric (Curcuma longa); Mixtures of dried spices containing one or more of the abovementioned dried spices
Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
5,0
Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
10,0
Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
-

Annex I rows, point 1.1.14: Following dried spices: Capsicum spp. (dried fruits thereof, whole or ground, including chillies, chilli powder, cayenne or paprika); Pepper (fruits of Piper spp, including white and black pepper); Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans); Turmeric (Curcuma longa)… — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Aflatoxin B1

Limit 5 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): Ginger (Zingiber officinale) (dried) [EU:1.1.15]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

Point
1.1.15
Foodstuffs
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) (dried)
Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
5,0
Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
10,0
Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
-

Annex I rows, point 1.1.15: Ginger (Zingiber officinale) (dried) — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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

Limit 10 µg/kg (content basis)

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

  • Food category (contaminant tables): Ginger (Zingiber officinale) (dried) [EU:1.1.15]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

Point
1.1.15
Foodstuffs
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) (dried)
Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
5,0
Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
10,0
Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
-

Annex I rows, point 1.1.15: Ginger (Zingiber officinale) (dried) — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Aflatoxin B1

Limit 0.1 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 and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children [EU:1.1.18]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

Point
1.1.18
Foodstuffs
Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children
Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
0,10
Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
-
Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
-
Remarks
The maximum level applies to the dry matter(5) of the product as placed on the market.

Annex I rows, point 1.1.18: Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Aflatoxin B1

Limit 0.1 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): Food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children [EU:1.1.19]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

Point
1.1.19
Foodstuffs
Food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children
Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
0,10
Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
-
Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
0,025
Remarks
The maximum level applies in the case of milk, milk products and similar products to the products ready to use (placed on the market as such or after reconstitution as instructed by the manufacturer) and in the case of products other than milk, milk products and similar products to the dry matter(5).

Annex I rows, point 1.1.19: Food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Aflatoxin M1

Limit 0.025 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): Food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children [EU:1.1.19]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

Point
1.1.19
Foodstuffs
Food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children
Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
0,10
Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
-
Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
0,025
Remarks
The maximum level applies in the case of milk, milk products and similar products to the products ready to use (placed on the market as such or after reconstitution as instructed by the manufacturer) and in the case of products other than milk, milk products and similar products to the dry matter(5).

Annex I rows, point 1.1.19: Food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Aflatoxin B1

Limit 2 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): Dried fruits used as only ingredient or processed products from dried fruits, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.3 [EU:1.1.2]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

Point
1.1.2
Foodstuffs
Dried fruits used as only ingredient or processed products from dried fruits, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.3
Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
2,0
Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
4,0
Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
-
Remarks
In the case of food consisting of dried fruits used as only ingredient or in the case of processed products consisting at least of 80 % from the dried fruits concerned, the maximum levels as established for the corresponding dried fruits apply also to those products. In other cases, Article 3(1) and (2) apply.

Annex I rows, point 1.1.2: Dried fruits used as only ingredient or processed products from dried fruits, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.3 — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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

Limit 4 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): Dried fruits used as only ingredient or processed products from dried fruits, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.3 [EU:1.1.2]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

Point
1.1.2
Foodstuffs
Dried fruits used as only ingredient or processed products from dried fruits, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.3
Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
2,0
Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
4,0
Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
-
Remarks
In the case of food consisting of dried fruits used as only ingredient or in the case of processed products consisting at least of 80 % from the dried fruits concerned, the maximum levels as established for the corresponding dried fruits apply also to those products. In other cases, Article 3(1) and (2) apply.

Annex I rows, point 1.1.2: Dried fruits used as only ingredient or processed products from dried fruits, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.3 — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Aflatoxin B1

Limit 6 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): Dried figs [EU:1.1.3]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

Point
1.1.3
Foodstuffs
Dried figs
Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
6,0
Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
10,0
Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
-
Remarks
In the case of food consisting of dried figs used as only ingredient or in the case of processed products consisting at least of 80 % from dried figs, the maximum levels as established for dried figs apply also to those products. In other cases, Article 3(1) and (2) apply.
Limit
Aflatoxins

Limit 10 µg/kg (content basis)

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

  • Food category (contaminant tables): Dried figs [EU:1.1.3]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

Point
1.1.3
Foodstuffs
Dried figs
Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
6,0
Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
10,0
Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
-
Remarks
In the case of food consisting of dried figs used as only ingredient or in the case of processed products consisting at least of 80 % from dried figs, the maximum levels as established for dried figs apply also to those products. In other cases, Article 3(1) and (2) apply.
Limit
Aflatoxin B1

Limit 8 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): Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food [EU:1.1.4]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

Point
1.1.4
Foodstuffs
Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food
Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
8,0
Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
15,0
Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
-
Remarks
Except groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds for crushing for refined vegetable oil production. If groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds with inedible shell are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible part.

Annex I rows, point 1.1.4: Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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

Limit 15 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): Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food [EU:1.1.4]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

Point
1.1.4
Foodstuffs
Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food
Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
8,0
Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
15,0
Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
-
Remarks
Except groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds for crushing for refined vegetable oil production. If groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds with inedible shell are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible part.

Annex I rows, point 1.1.4: Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Aflatoxin B1

Limit 2 µg/kg (content basis)

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  • Food category (contaminant tables): Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds used as only ingredient or processed products from groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food [EU:1.1.5]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

Point
1.1.5
Foodstuffs
Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds used as only ingredient or processed products from groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food
Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
2,0
Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
4,0
Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
-
Remarks
Except crude vegetable oils destined for refining and refined vegetable oils. If groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds with inedible shell are analysed, it is assumed when calculating the aflatoxin content that all the contamination is on the edible part. In the case of food consisting of groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds used as only ingredient or in the case of processed products consisting at least of 80 % from the groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds concerned, the maximum levels as established for the corresponding groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds apply also to those products. In other cases, Articles 3(1) and (2) apply.

Annex I rows, point 1.1.5: Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds used as only ingredient or processed products from groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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

Limit 4 µg/kg (content basis)

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  • Food category (contaminant tables): Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds used as only ingredient or processed products from groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food [EU:1.1.5]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

Point
1.1.5
Foodstuffs
Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds used as only ingredient or processed products from groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food
Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
2,0
Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
4,0
Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
-
Remarks
Except crude vegetable oils destined for refining and refined vegetable oils. If groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds with inedible shell are analysed, it is assumed when calculating the aflatoxin content that all the contamination is on the edible part. In the case of food consisting of groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds used as only ingredient or in the case of processed products consisting at least of 80 % from the groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds concerned, the maximum levels as established for the corresponding groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds apply also to those products. In other cases, Articles 3(1) and (2) apply.

Annex I rows, point 1.1.5: Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds used as only ingredient or processed products from groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Aflatoxin B1

Limit 5 µg/kg (content basis)

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  • Food category (contaminant tables): Tree nuts to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.8 and 1.1.10 [EU:1.1.6]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

Point
1.1.6
Foodstuffs
Tree nuts to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.8 and 1.1.10
Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
5,0
Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
10,0
Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
-
Remarks
If tree nuts ‘in shell’ are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible part.

Annex I rows, point 1.1.6: Tree nuts to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.8 and 1.1.10 — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Aflatoxins

Limit 10 µg/kg (content basis)

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  • Food category (contaminant tables): Tree nuts to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.8 and 1.1.10 [EU:1.1.6]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

Point
1.1.6
Foodstuffs
Tree nuts to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.8 and 1.1.10
Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
5,0
Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
10,0
Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
-
Remarks
If tree nuts ‘in shell’ are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible part.

Annex I rows, point 1.1.6: Tree nuts to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.8 and 1.1.10 — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Aflatoxin B1

Limit 2 µg/kg (content basis)

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  • Food category (contaminant tables): Tree nuts used as only ingredient or processed products from tree nuts, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.9 and 1.1.11 [EU:1.1.7]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

Point
1.1.7
Foodstuffs
Tree nuts used as only ingredient or processed products from tree nuts, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.9 and 1.1.11
Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
2,0
Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
4,0
Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
-
Remarks
If tree nuts ‘in shell’ are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible part. In the case of food consisting of tree nuts used as only ingredient or in the case of processed products consisting at least of 80 % from the tree nuts concerned, the maximum levels as established for tree nuts apply also to those products. In other cases, Article 3(1) and (2) apply.

Annex I rows, point 1.1.7: Tree nuts used as only ingredient or processed products from tree nuts, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.9 and 1.1.11 — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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

Limit 4 µg/kg (content basis)

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  • Food category (contaminant tables): Tree nuts used as only ingredient or processed products from tree nuts, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.9 and 1.1.11 [EU:1.1.7]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

Point
1.1.7
Foodstuffs
Tree nuts used as only ingredient or processed products from tree nuts, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.9 and 1.1.11
Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
2,0
Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
4,0
Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
-
Remarks
If tree nuts ‘in shell’ are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible part. In the case of food consisting of tree nuts used as only ingredient or in the case of processed products consisting at least of 80 % from the tree nuts concerned, the maximum levels as established for tree nuts apply also to those products. In other cases, Article 3(1) and (2) apply.

Annex I rows, point 1.1.7: Tree nuts used as only ingredient or processed products from tree nuts, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.9 and 1.1.11 — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Aflatoxin B1

Limit 12 µg/kg (content basis)

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  • Food category (contaminant tables): Almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food [EU:1.1.8]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

Point
1.1.8
Foodstuffs
Almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food
Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
12,0
Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
15,0
Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
-
Remarks
If tree nuts ‘in shell’ are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible part.

Annex I rows, point 1.1.8: Almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Aflatoxins

Limit 15 µg/kg (content basis)

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  • Food category (contaminant tables): Almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food [EU:1.1.8]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

Point
1.1.8
Foodstuffs
Almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food
Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
12,0
Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
15,0
Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
-
Remarks
If tree nuts ‘in shell’ are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible part.

Annex I rows, point 1.1.8: Almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Aflatoxin B1

Limit 8 µg/kg (content basis)

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  • Food category (contaminant tables): Almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food [EU:1.1.9]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

Point
1.1.9
Foodstuffs
Almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food
Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
8,0
Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
10,0
Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
-
Remarks
If tree nuts ‘in shell’ are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible part. In the case of food consisting of almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels used as only ingredient or in the case of processed products consisting at least of 80 % from the tree nuts concerned, the maximum levels as established for the corresponding tree nuts apply also to those products. In other cases, Article 3(1) and (2) apply.

Annex I rows, point 1.1.9: Almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Aflatoxins

Limit 10 µg/kg (content basis)

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  • Food category (contaminant tables): Almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food [EU:1.1.9]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

Point
1.1.9
Foodstuffs
Almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food
Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
8,0
Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
10,0
Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
-
Remarks
If tree nuts ‘in shell’ are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible part. In the case of food consisting of almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels used as only ingredient or in the case of processed products consisting at least of 80 % from the tree nuts concerned, the maximum levels as established for the corresponding tree nuts apply also to those products. In other cases, Article 3(1) and (2) apply.

Annex I rows, point 1.1.9: Almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Aflatoxin M1

Limit 0.05 µg/kg (content basis)

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  • Food category (contaminant tables): Raw milk, heat-treated milk and milk for the manufacture of milk-based products [EU:1.1.16]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

Point
1.1.16
Foodstuffs
Raw milk, heat-treated milk and milk for the manufacture of milk-based products
Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
-
Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
-
Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
0,050

Annex I rows, point 1.1.16: Raw milk, heat-treated milk and milk for the manufacture of milk-based products — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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

    Limit 10 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Maize and rice to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food [EU:1.1.13]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source
    Point
    1.1.13
    Foodstuffs
    Maize and rice to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food
    Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
    5,0
    Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
    10,0
    Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
    -

    Annex I rows, point 1.1.13: Maize and rice to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
  • Limit
    Aflatoxin B1

    Limit 5 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Following dried spices: Capsicum spp. (dried fruits thereof, whole or ground, including chillies, chilli powder, cayenne or paprika); Pepper (fruits of Piper spp, including white and black pepper); Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans); Turmeric (Curcuma longa); Mixtures of dried spices containing one or more of the abovementioned dried spices [EU:1.1.14]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source
    Point
    1.1.14
    Foodstuffs
    Following dried spices: Capsicum spp. (dried fruits thereof, whole or ground, including chillies, chilli powder, cayenne or paprika); Pepper (fruits of Piper spp, including white and black pepper); Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans); Turmeric (Curcuma longa); Mixtures of dried spices containing one or more of the abovementioned dried spices
    Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
    5,0
    Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
    10,0
    Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
    -

    Annex I rows, point 1.1.14: Following dried spices: Capsicum spp. (dried fruits thereof, whole or ground, including chillies, chilli powder, cayenne or paprika); Pepper (fruits of Piper spp, including white and black pepper); Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans); Turmeric (Curcuma longa)… — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Aflatoxins

    Limit 10 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Following dried spices: Capsicum spp. (dried fruits thereof, whole or ground, including chillies, chilli powder, cayenne or paprika); Pepper (fruits of Piper spp, including white and black pepper); Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans); Turmeric (Curcuma longa); Mixtures of dried spices containing one or more of the abovementioned dried spices [EU:1.1.14]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source
    Point
    1.1.14
    Foodstuffs
    Following dried spices: Capsicum spp. (dried fruits thereof, whole or ground, including chillies, chilli powder, cayenne or paprika); Pepper (fruits of Piper spp, including white and black pepper); Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans); Turmeric (Curcuma longa); Mixtures of dried spices containing one or more of the abovementioned dried spices
    Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
    5,0
    Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
    10,0
    Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
    -

    Annex I rows, point 1.1.14: Following dried spices: Capsicum spp. (dried fruits thereof, whole or ground, including chillies, chilli powder, cayenne or paprika); Pepper (fruits of Piper spp, including white and black pepper); Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans); Turmeric (Curcuma longa)… — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
  • Limit
    Aflatoxin B1

    Limit 5 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Ginger (Zingiber officinale) (dried) [EU:1.1.15]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source
    Point
    1.1.15
    Foodstuffs
    Ginger (Zingiber officinale) (dried)
    Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
    5,0
    Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
    10,0
    Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
    -

    Annex I rows, point 1.1.15: Ginger (Zingiber officinale) (dried) — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Aflatoxins

    Limit 10 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Ginger (Zingiber officinale) (dried) [EU:1.1.15]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source
    Point
    1.1.15
    Foodstuffs
    Ginger (Zingiber officinale) (dried)
    Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
    5,0
    Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
    10,0
    Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
    -

    Annex I rows, point 1.1.15: Ginger (Zingiber officinale) (dried) — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Aflatoxin B1

    Limit 0.1 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children [EU:1.1.18]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source
    Point
    1.1.18
    Foodstuffs
    Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children
    Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
    0,10
    Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
    -
    Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
    -
    Remarks
    The maximum level applies to the dry matter(5) of the product as placed on the market.

    Annex I rows, point 1.1.18: Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Aflatoxin B1

    Limit 0.1 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children [EU:1.1.19]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source
    Point
    1.1.19
    Foodstuffs
    Food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children
    Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
    0,10
    Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
    -
    Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
    0,025
    Remarks
    The maximum level applies in the case of milk, milk products and similar products to the products ready to use (placed on the market as such or after reconstitution as instructed by the manufacturer) and in the case of products other than milk, milk products and similar products to the dry matter(5).

    Annex I rows, point 1.1.19: Food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Aflatoxin M1

    Limit 0.025 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children [EU:1.1.19]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source
    Point
    1.1.19
    Foodstuffs
    Food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children
    Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
    0,10
    Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
    -
    Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
    0,025
    Remarks
    The maximum level applies in the case of milk, milk products and similar products to the products ready to use (placed on the market as such or after reconstitution as instructed by the manufacturer) and in the case of products other than milk, milk products and similar products to the dry matter(5).

    Annex I rows, point 1.1.19: Food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Aflatoxin B1

    Limit 2 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Dried fruits used as only ingredient or processed products from dried fruits, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.3 [EU:1.1.2]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source
    Point
    1.1.2
    Foodstuffs
    Dried fruits used as only ingredient or processed products from dried fruits, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.3
    Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
    2,0
    Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
    4,0
    Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
    -
    Remarks
    In the case of food consisting of dried fruits used as only ingredient or in the case of processed products consisting at least of 80 % from the dried fruits concerned, the maximum levels as established for the corresponding dried fruits apply also to those products. In other cases, Article 3(1) and (2) apply.

    Annex I rows, point 1.1.2: Dried fruits used as only ingredient or processed products from dried fruits, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.3 — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Aflatoxins

    Limit 4 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Dried fruits used as only ingredient or processed products from dried fruits, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.3 [EU:1.1.2]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source
    Point
    1.1.2
    Foodstuffs
    Dried fruits used as only ingredient or processed products from dried fruits, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.3
    Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
    2,0
    Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
    4,0
    Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
    -
    Remarks
    In the case of food consisting of dried fruits used as only ingredient or in the case of processed products consisting at least of 80 % from the dried fruits concerned, the maximum levels as established for the corresponding dried fruits apply also to those products. In other cases, Article 3(1) and (2) apply.

    Annex I rows, point 1.1.2: Dried fruits used as only ingredient or processed products from dried fruits, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.3 — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Aflatoxin B1

    Limit 6 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Dried figs [EU:1.1.3]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source
    Point
    1.1.3
    Foodstuffs
    Dried figs
    Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
    6,0
    Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
    10,0
    Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
    -
    Remarks
    In the case of food consisting of dried figs used as only ingredient or in the case of processed products consisting at least of 80 % from dried figs, the maximum levels as established for dried figs apply also to those products. In other cases, Article 3(1) and (2) apply.
  • Limit
    Aflatoxins

    Limit 10 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Dried figs [EU:1.1.3]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source
    Point
    1.1.3
    Foodstuffs
    Dried figs
    Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
    6,0
    Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
    10,0
    Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
    -
    Remarks
    In the case of food consisting of dried figs used as only ingredient or in the case of processed products consisting at least of 80 % from dried figs, the maximum levels as established for dried figs apply also to those products. In other cases, Article 3(1) and (2) apply.
  • Limit
    Aflatoxin B1

    Limit 8 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food [EU:1.1.4]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source
    Point
    1.1.4
    Foodstuffs
    Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food
    Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
    8,0
    Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
    15,0
    Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
    -
    Remarks
    Except groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds for crushing for refined vegetable oil production. If groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds with inedible shell are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible part.

    Annex I rows, point 1.1.4: Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Aflatoxins

    Limit 15 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food [EU:1.1.4]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source
    Point
    1.1.4
    Foodstuffs
    Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food
    Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
    8,0
    Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
    15,0
    Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
    -
    Remarks
    Except groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds for crushing for refined vegetable oil production. If groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds with inedible shell are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible part.

    Annex I rows, point 1.1.4: Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Aflatoxin B1

    Limit 2 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds used as only ingredient or processed products from groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food [EU:1.1.5]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source
    Point
    1.1.5
    Foodstuffs
    Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds used as only ingredient or processed products from groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food
    Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
    2,0
    Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
    4,0
    Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
    -
    Remarks
    Except crude vegetable oils destined for refining and refined vegetable oils. If groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds with inedible shell are analysed, it is assumed when calculating the aflatoxin content that all the contamination is on the edible part. In the case of food consisting of groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds used as only ingredient or in the case of processed products consisting at least of 80 % from the groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds concerned, the maximum levels as established for the corresponding groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds apply also to those products. In other cases, Articles 3(1) and (2) apply.

    Annex I rows, point 1.1.5: Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds used as only ingredient or processed products from groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Aflatoxins

    Limit 4 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds used as only ingredient or processed products from groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food [EU:1.1.5]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source
    Point
    1.1.5
    Foodstuffs
    Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds used as only ingredient or processed products from groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food
    Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
    2,0
    Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
    4,0
    Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
    -
    Remarks
    Except crude vegetable oils destined for refining and refined vegetable oils. If groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds with inedible shell are analysed, it is assumed when calculating the aflatoxin content that all the contamination is on the edible part. In the case of food consisting of groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds used as only ingredient or in the case of processed products consisting at least of 80 % from the groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds concerned, the maximum levels as established for the corresponding groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds apply also to those products. In other cases, Articles 3(1) and (2) apply.

    Annex I rows, point 1.1.5: Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds used as only ingredient or processed products from groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Aflatoxin B1

    Limit 5 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Tree nuts to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.8 and 1.1.10 [EU:1.1.6]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source
    Point
    1.1.6
    Foodstuffs
    Tree nuts to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.8 and 1.1.10
    Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
    5,0
    Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
    10,0
    Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
    -
    Remarks
    If tree nuts ‘in shell’ are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible part.

    Annex I rows, point 1.1.6: Tree nuts to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.8 and 1.1.10 — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Aflatoxins

    Limit 10 µg/kg (content basis)

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

    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Tree nuts to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.8 and 1.1.10 [EU:1.1.6]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source
    Point
    1.1.6
    Foodstuffs
    Tree nuts to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.8 and 1.1.10
    Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
    5,0
    Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
    10,0
    Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
    -
    Remarks
    If tree nuts ‘in shell’ are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible part.

    Annex I rows, point 1.1.6: Tree nuts to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.8 and 1.1.10 — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Aflatoxin B1

    Limit 2 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Tree nuts used as only ingredient or processed products from tree nuts, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.9 and 1.1.11 [EU:1.1.7]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source
    Point
    1.1.7
    Foodstuffs
    Tree nuts used as only ingredient or processed products from tree nuts, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.9 and 1.1.11
    Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
    2,0
    Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
    4,0
    Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
    -
    Remarks
    If tree nuts ‘in shell’ are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible part. In the case of food consisting of tree nuts used as only ingredient or in the case of processed products consisting at least of 80 % from the tree nuts concerned, the maximum levels as established for tree nuts apply also to those products. In other cases, Article 3(1) and (2) apply.

    Annex I rows, point 1.1.7: Tree nuts used as only ingredient or processed products from tree nuts, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.9 and 1.1.11 — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Aflatoxins

    Limit 4 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Tree nuts used as only ingredient or processed products from tree nuts, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.9 and 1.1.11 [EU:1.1.7]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source
    Point
    1.1.7
    Foodstuffs
    Tree nuts used as only ingredient or processed products from tree nuts, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.9 and 1.1.11
    Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
    2,0
    Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
    4,0
    Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
    -
    Remarks
    If tree nuts ‘in shell’ are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible part. In the case of food consisting of tree nuts used as only ingredient or in the case of processed products consisting at least of 80 % from the tree nuts concerned, the maximum levels as established for tree nuts apply also to those products. In other cases, Article 3(1) and (2) apply.

    Annex I rows, point 1.1.7: Tree nuts used as only ingredient or processed products from tree nuts, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.9 and 1.1.11 — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Aflatoxin B1

    Limit 12 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food [EU:1.1.8]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source
    Point
    1.1.8
    Foodstuffs
    Almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food
    Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
    12,0
    Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
    15,0
    Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
    -
    Remarks
    If tree nuts ‘in shell’ are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible part.

    Annex I rows, point 1.1.8: Almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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

    Limit 15 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): Almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food [EU:1.1.8]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source
    Point
    1.1.8
    Foodstuffs
    Almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food
    Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
    12,0
    Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
    15,0
    Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
    -
    Remarks
    If tree nuts ‘in shell’ are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible part.

    Annex I rows, point 1.1.8: Almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
  • Limit
    Aflatoxin B1

    Limit 8 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): Almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food [EU:1.1.9]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source
    Point
    1.1.9
    Foodstuffs
    Almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food
    Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
    8,0
    Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
    10,0
    Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
    -
    Remarks
    If tree nuts ‘in shell’ are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible part. In the case of food consisting of almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels used as only ingredient or in the case of processed products consisting at least of 80 % from the tree nuts concerned, the maximum levels as established for the corresponding tree nuts apply also to those products. In other cases, Article 3(1) and (2) apply.

    Annex I rows, point 1.1.9: Almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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

    Limit 10 µg/kg (content basis)

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

    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food [EU:1.1.9]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source
    Point
    1.1.9
    Foodstuffs
    Almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food
    Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
    8,0
    Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
    10,0
    Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
    -
    Remarks
    If tree nuts ‘in shell’ are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible part. In the case of food consisting of almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels used as only ingredient or in the case of processed products consisting at least of 80 % from the tree nuts concerned, the maximum levels as established for the corresponding tree nuts apply also to those products. In other cases, Article 3(1) and (2) apply.

    Annex I rows, point 1.1.9: Almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
  • Limit
    Aflatoxin M1

    Limit 0.05 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): Raw milk, heat-treated milk and milk for the manufacture of milk-based products [EU:1.1.16]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source
    Point
    1.1.16
    Foodstuffs
    Raw milk, heat-treated milk and milk for the manufacture of milk-based products
    Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
    -
    Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
    -
    Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
    0,050

    Annex I rows, point 1.1.16: Raw milk, heat-treated milk and milk for the manufacture of milk-based products — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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

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