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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
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): Infant formulae, follow-on formulae and young-child formulae [EU:1.1.17]

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
1.1.17
Foodstuffs
Infant formulae, follow-on formulae and young-child formulae
Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
-
Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
-
Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
0,025
Remarks
The maximum level applies to the products ready to use (placed on the market as such or after reconstitution as instructed by the manufacturer).

Annex I rows, point 1.1.17: Infant formulae, follow-on formulae and young-child formulae — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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

Limit 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, containing millet, sorghum, buckwheat, maize or their derived products [EU:2.2.1]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

Point
2.2.1
Foodstuffs
Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children, containing millet, sorghum, buckwheat, maize or their derived products
Atropine (µg/kg)
1,0
Scopolamine (µg/kg)
1,0
Remarks
Derived products relate to products containing at least 80 % these cereal products. The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.

Annex I rows, point 2.2.1: Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children, containing millet, sorghum, buckwheat, maize or their derived products — Tropane alkaloids · fetched 2026-10-17

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

Limit 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, containing millet, sorghum, buckwheat, maize or their derived products [EU:2.2.1]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

Point
2.2.1
Foodstuffs
Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children, containing millet, sorghum, buckwheat, maize or their derived products
Atropine (µg/kg)
1,0
Scopolamine (µg/kg)
1,0
Remarks
Derived products relate to products containing at least 80 % these cereal products. The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.

Annex I rows, point 2.2.1: Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children, containing millet, sorghum, buckwheat, maize or their derived products — Tropane alkaloids · fetched 2026-10-17

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

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): Maize for popping; Millet, sorghum and maize placed on the market for the final consumer; Milling products of millet, sorghum and maize [EU:2.2.5]

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
2.2.5
Foodstuffs
Maize for popping; Millet, sorghum and maize placed on the market for the final consumer; Milling products of millet, sorghum and maize
Atropine (µg/kg)
5,0

Annex I rows, point 2.2.5: Maize for popping; Millet, sorghum and maize placed on the market for the final consumer; Milling products of millet, sorghum and maize — Tropane alkaloids · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Atropine

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): Buckwheat placed on the market for the final consumer; Milling products of buckwheat [EU:2.2.6]

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
2.2.6
Foodstuffs
Buckwheat placed on the market for the final consumer; Milling products of buckwheat
Atropine (µg/kg)
10

Annex I rows, point 2.2.6: Buckwheat placed on the market for the final consumer; Milling products of buckwheat — Tropane alkaloids · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Atropine

Limit 0.2 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): Herbal infusions (liquid product) [EU:2.2.9]

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
2.2.9
Foodstuffs
Herbal infusions (liquid product)
Atropine (µg/kg)
0,20

Annex I rows, point 2.2.9: Herbal infusions (liquid product) — Tropane alkaloids · fetched 2026-10-17

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

Limit 100 µg/kg (content basis)

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

  • Food category (contaminant tables): Food supplements based on rice fermented with red yeast Monascus purpureus [EU:1.7.1]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

From the consolidated text: 1.7.1 · Food supplements based on rice fermented with red yeast Monascus purpureus · 100

Annex I rows, point 1.7.1: Food supplements based on rice fermented with red yeast Monascus purpureus — Citrinin · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC)

Limit 3 mg/kg (content basis)

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

  • Food category (contaminant tables): Hemp seeds [EU:2.6.1]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

From the consolidated text: 2.6.1 · Hemp seeds · 3,0

Annex I rows, point 2.6.1: Hemp seeds — Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) equivalents · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC)

Limit 3 mg/kg (content basis)

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

  • Food category (contaminant tables): Ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted hemp seed and other hemp seed processed products except products listed in 2.6.3 [EU:2.6.2]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

From the consolidated text: 2.6.2 · Ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted hemp seed and other hemp seed processed products except products listed in 2.6.3 · 3,0 · Hemp seed processed products are products processed exclusively from hemp seeds.

Annex I rows, point 2.6.2: Ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted hemp seed and other hemp seed processed products except products listed in 2.6.3 — Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) equivalents · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC)

Limit 7.5 mg/kg (content basis)

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

  • Food category (contaminant tables): Hemp seed oil [EU:2.6.3]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

From the consolidated text: 2.6.3 · Hemp seed oil · 7,5

Annex I rows, point 2.6.3: Hemp seed oil — Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) equivalents · fetched 2026-10-17

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

Limit 1000 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): Unprocessed cereal grains except products listed in 1.4.2 and 1.4.3 [EU:1.4.1]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

From the consolidated text: 1.4.1 · Unprocessed cereal grains except products listed in 1.4.2 and 1.4.3 · 1 000 · Except unprocessed maize grains intended to be processed by wet milling and except rice. The maximum level applies to unprocessed cereal grains placed on the market for first-stage processing (6).

Annex I rows, point 1.4.1: Unprocessed cereal grains except products listed in 1.4.2 and 1.4.3 — Deoxynivalenol · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Deoxynivalenol

Limit 150 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:1.4.10]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

From the consolidated text: 1.4.10 · Food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children · 150 · Except rice products (products of which rice or processed products from rice are the only cereal ingredients). The maximum level applies to the dry matter (5) of the product as placed on the market.

Annex I rows, point 1.4.10: Food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children — Deoxynivalenol · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Deoxynivalenol

Limit 1500 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): Unprocessed durum wheat grains and unprocessed maize grains [EU:1.4.2]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

From the consolidated text: 1.4.2 · Unprocessed durum wheat grains and unprocessed maize grains · 1 500 · Except unprocessed maize grains for which it is evident e.g. through labelling or, destination, that they are intended for use in a wet milling process only (starch production). The maximum level applies to unprocessed durum wheat grains and unprocessed maize grains placed on the market for first-stage processing (6).

Annex I rows, point 1.4.2: Unprocessed durum wheat grains and unprocessed maize grains — Deoxynivalenol · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Deoxynivalenol

Limit 1750 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): Unprocessed oat grains with inedible husk [EU:1.4.3]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

From the consolidated text: 1.4.3 · Unprocessed oat grains with inedible husk · 1 750 · The maximum level applies to unprocessed oat grains with husk placed on the market for first-stage processing (6). The maximum level applies to the oat grains with the inedible husk included.

Annex I rows, point 1.4.3: Unprocessed oat grains with inedible husk — Deoxynivalenol · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Deoxynivalenol

Limit 750 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): Cereals placed on the market for the final consumer, maize for popping and popcorn [EU:1.4.4]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

From the consolidated text: 1.4.4 · Cereals placed on the market for the final consumer, maize for popping and popcorn · 750 · Except rice.

Annex I rows, point 1.4.4: Cereals placed on the market for the final consumer, maize for popping and popcorn — Deoxynivalenol · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Deoxynivalenol

Limit 600 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): Milling products of cereals with the exception of products listed in 1.4.6 [EU:1.4.5]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

From the consolidated text: 1.4.5 · Milling products of cereals with the exception of products listed in 1.4.6 · 600 · Except milling products of rice.

Annex I rows, point 1.4.5: Milling products of cereals with the exception of products listed in 1.4.6 — Deoxynivalenol · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Deoxynivalenol

Limit 750 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): Milling products of maize placed on the market for the final consumer [EU:1.4.6.1]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

From the consolidated text: 1.4.6.1 · Milling products of maize placed on the market for the final consumer · 750

Annex I rows, point 1.4.6.1: Milling products of maize > Milling products of maize placed on the market for the final consumer — Deoxynivalenol · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Deoxynivalenol

Limit 1000 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): Milling products of maize not placed on the market for the final consumer [EU:1.4.6.2]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

From the consolidated text: 1.4.6.2 · Milling products of maize not placed on the market for the final consumer · 1 000

Annex I rows, point 1.4.6.2: Milling products of maize > Milling products of maize not placed on the market for the final consumer — Deoxynivalenol · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Deoxynivalenol

Limit 250 µg/kg (content basis)

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  • Food category (contaminant tables): Pre-cooked polenta ready to eat [EU:1.4.6.3]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

From the consolidated text: 1.4.6.3 · Pre-cooked polenta ready to eat · 250

Annex I rows, point 1.4.6.3: Milling products of maize > Pre-cooked polenta ready to eat — Deoxynivalenol · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Deoxynivalenol

Limit 400 µg/kg (content basis)

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  • Food category (contaminant tables): Bakery wares, cereal snacks and breakfast cereals [EU:1.4.7]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

From the consolidated text: 1.4.7 · Bakery wares, cereal snacks and breakfast cereals · 400 · Except rice products (products of which rice or processed products from rice are the only cereal ingredients). Including small bakery wares.

Annex I rows, point 1.4.7: Bakery wares, cereal snacks and breakfast cereals — Deoxynivalenol · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Deoxynivalenol

Limit 600 µg/kg (content basis)

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  • Food category (contaminant tables): Pasta [EU:1.4.8]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

From the consolidated text: 1.4.8 · Pasta · 600 · Pasta means pasta (dry) with a water content of approximately 12 %.

Limit
Deoxynivalenol

Limit 150 µg/kg (content basis)

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  • Food category (contaminant tables): Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children [EU:1.4.9]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

From the consolidated text: 1.4.9 · Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children · 150 · Except rice products (products of which rice or processed products from rice are the only cereal ingredients). The maximum level applies to the dry matter (5) of the product as placed on the market.

Annex I rows, point 1.4.9: Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children — Deoxynivalenol · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)

Limit 4 pg/g fat (content basis)

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  • Food category (contaminant tables): Meat and meat products except edible offal and products listed in 4.1.3 and 4.1.4 of bovine, ovine and caprine animals [EU:4.1.1.1]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

Point
4.1.1.1
Foodstuffs
of bovine, ovine and caprine animals
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
2,5 pg/g fat
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
4,0 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs
40 ng/g fat

Annex I rows, point 4.1.1.1: Meat and meat products except edible offal and products listed in 4.1.3 and 4.1.4 > of bovine, ovine and caprine animals — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)

Limit 2.5 pg/g fat (content basis)

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  • Food category (contaminant tables): Meat and meat products except edible offal and products listed in 4.1.3 and 4.1.4 of bovine, ovine and caprine animals [EU:4.1.1.1]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

Point
4.1.1.1
Foodstuffs
of bovine, ovine and caprine animals
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
2,5 pg/g fat
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
4,0 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs
40 ng/g fat

Annex I rows, point 4.1.1.1: Meat and meat products except edible offal and products listed in 4.1.3 and 4.1.4 > of bovine, ovine and caprine animals — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs (PCB28, 52, 101, 138, 153, 180)

Limit 40 ng/g fat (content basis)

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  • Food category (contaminant tables): Meat and meat products except edible offal and products listed in 4.1.3 and 4.1.4 of bovine, ovine and caprine animals [EU:4.1.1.1]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

Point
4.1.1.1
Foodstuffs
of bovine, ovine and caprine animals
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
2,5 pg/g fat
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
4,0 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs
40 ng/g fat

Annex I rows, point 4.1.1.1: Meat and meat products except edible offal and products listed in 4.1.3 and 4.1.4 > of bovine, ovine and caprine animals — Dioxins and PCBs · 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): Infant formulae, follow-on formulae and young-child formulae [EU:1.1.17]

    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
    1.1.17
    Foodstuffs
    Infant formulae, follow-on formulae and young-child formulae
    Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
    -
    Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
    -
    Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
    0,025
    Remarks
    The maximum level applies to the products ready to use (placed on the market as such or after reconstitution as instructed by the manufacturer).

    Annex I rows, point 1.1.17: Infant formulae, follow-on formulae and young-child formulae — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Atropine

    Limit 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, containing millet, sorghum, buckwheat, maize or their derived products [EU:2.2.1]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source
    Point
    2.2.1
    Foodstuffs
    Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children, containing millet, sorghum, buckwheat, maize or their derived products
    Atropine (µg/kg)
    1,0
    Scopolamine (µg/kg)
    1,0
    Remarks
    Derived products relate to products containing at least 80 % these cereal products. The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.

    Annex I rows, point 2.2.1: Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children, containing millet, sorghum, buckwheat, maize or their derived products — Tropane alkaloids · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Scopolamine

    Limit 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, containing millet, sorghum, buckwheat, maize or their derived products [EU:2.2.1]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source
    Point
    2.2.1
    Foodstuffs
    Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children, containing millet, sorghum, buckwheat, maize or their derived products
    Atropine (µg/kg)
    1,0
    Scopolamine (µg/kg)
    1,0
    Remarks
    Derived products relate to products containing at least 80 % these cereal products. The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.

    Annex I rows, point 2.2.1: Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children, containing millet, sorghum, buckwheat, maize or their derived products — Tropane alkaloids · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Atropine

    Limit 5 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Maize for popping; Millet, sorghum and maize placed on the market for the final consumer; Milling products of millet, sorghum and maize [EU:2.2.5]

    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
    2.2.5
    Foodstuffs
    Maize for popping; Millet, sorghum and maize placed on the market for the final consumer; Milling products of millet, sorghum and maize
    Atropine (µg/kg)
    5,0

    Annex I rows, point 2.2.5: Maize for popping; Millet, sorghum and maize placed on the market for the final consumer; Milling products of millet, sorghum and maize — Tropane alkaloids · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Atropine

    Limit 10 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Buckwheat placed on the market for the final consumer; Milling products of buckwheat [EU:2.2.6]

    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
    2.2.6
    Foodstuffs
    Buckwheat placed on the market for the final consumer; Milling products of buckwheat
    Atropine (µg/kg)
    10

    Annex I rows, point 2.2.6: Buckwheat placed on the market for the final consumer; Milling products of buckwheat — Tropane alkaloids · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Atropine

    Limit 0.2 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Herbal infusions (liquid product) [EU:2.2.9]

    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
    2.2.9
    Foodstuffs
    Herbal infusions (liquid product)
    Atropine (µg/kg)
    0,20

    Annex I rows, point 2.2.9: Herbal infusions (liquid product) — Tropane alkaloids · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Citrinin

    Limit 100 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Food supplements based on rice fermented with red yeast Monascus purpureus [EU:1.7.1]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source

    From the consolidated text: 1.7.1 · Food supplements based on rice fermented with red yeast Monascus purpureus · 100

    Annex I rows, point 1.7.1: Food supplements based on rice fermented with red yeast Monascus purpureus — Citrinin · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC)

    Limit 3 mg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Hemp seeds [EU:2.6.1]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source

    From the consolidated text: 2.6.1 · Hemp seeds · 3,0

    Annex I rows, point 2.6.1: Hemp seeds — Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) equivalents · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC)

    Limit 3 mg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted hemp seed and other hemp seed processed products except products listed in 2.6.3 [EU:2.6.2]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source

    From the consolidated text: 2.6.2 · Ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted hemp seed and other hemp seed processed products except products listed in 2.6.3 · 3,0 · Hemp seed processed products are products processed exclusively from hemp seeds.

    Annex I rows, point 2.6.2: Ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted hemp seed and other hemp seed processed products except products listed in 2.6.3 — Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) equivalents · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC)

    Limit 7.5 mg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Hemp seed oil [EU:2.6.3]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source

    From the consolidated text: 2.6.3 · Hemp seed oil · 7,5

    Annex I rows, point 2.6.3: Hemp seed oil — Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) equivalents · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Deoxynivalenol

    Limit 1000 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Unprocessed cereal grains except products listed in 1.4.2 and 1.4.3 [EU:1.4.1]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source

    From the consolidated text: 1.4.1 · Unprocessed cereal grains except products listed in 1.4.2 and 1.4.3 · 1 000 · Except unprocessed maize grains intended to be processed by wet milling and except rice. The maximum level applies to unprocessed cereal grains placed on the market for first-stage processing (6).

    Annex I rows, point 1.4.1: Unprocessed cereal grains except products listed in 1.4.2 and 1.4.3 — Deoxynivalenol · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Deoxynivalenol

    Limit 150 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:1.4.10]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source

    From the consolidated text: 1.4.10 · Food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children · 150 · Except rice products (products of which rice or processed products from rice are the only cereal ingredients). The maximum level applies to the dry matter (5) of the product as placed on the market.

    Annex I rows, point 1.4.10: Food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children — Deoxynivalenol · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Deoxynivalenol

    Limit 1500 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Unprocessed durum wheat grains and unprocessed maize grains [EU:1.4.2]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source

    From the consolidated text: 1.4.2 · Unprocessed durum wheat grains and unprocessed maize grains · 1 500 · Except unprocessed maize grains for which it is evident e.g. through labelling or, destination, that they are intended for use in a wet milling process only (starch production). The maximum level applies to unprocessed durum wheat grains and unprocessed maize grains placed on the market for first-stage processing (6).

    Annex I rows, point 1.4.2: Unprocessed durum wheat grains and unprocessed maize grains — Deoxynivalenol · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Deoxynivalenol

    Limit 1750 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Unprocessed oat grains with inedible husk [EU:1.4.3]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source

    From the consolidated text: 1.4.3 · Unprocessed oat grains with inedible husk · 1 750 · The maximum level applies to unprocessed oat grains with husk placed on the market for first-stage processing (6). The maximum level applies to the oat grains with the inedible husk included.

    Annex I rows, point 1.4.3: Unprocessed oat grains with inedible husk — Deoxynivalenol · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Deoxynivalenol

    Limit 750 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Cereals placed on the market for the final consumer, maize for popping and popcorn [EU:1.4.4]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source

    From the consolidated text: 1.4.4 · Cereals placed on the market for the final consumer, maize for popping and popcorn · 750 · Except rice.

    Annex I rows, point 1.4.4: Cereals placed on the market for the final consumer, maize for popping and popcorn — Deoxynivalenol · fetched 2026-10-17

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

    Limit 600 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): Milling products of cereals with the exception of products listed in 1.4.6 [EU:1.4.5]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source

    From the consolidated text: 1.4.5 · Milling products of cereals with the exception of products listed in 1.4.6 · 600 · Except milling products of rice.

    Annex I rows, point 1.4.5: Milling products of cereals with the exception of products listed in 1.4.6 — Deoxynivalenol · fetched 2026-10-17

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

    Limit 750 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): Milling products of maize placed on the market for the final consumer [EU:1.4.6.1]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source

    From the consolidated text: 1.4.6.1 · Milling products of maize placed on the market for the final consumer · 750

    Annex I rows, point 1.4.6.1: Milling products of maize > Milling products of maize placed on the market for the final consumer — Deoxynivalenol · fetched 2026-10-17

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

    Limit 1000 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): Milling products of maize not placed on the market for the final consumer [EU:1.4.6.2]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source

    From the consolidated text: 1.4.6.2 · Milling products of maize not placed on the market for the final consumer · 1 000

    Annex I rows, point 1.4.6.2: Milling products of maize > Milling products of maize not placed on the market for the final consumer — Deoxynivalenol · fetched 2026-10-17

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

    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): Pre-cooked polenta ready to eat [EU:1.4.6.3]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source

    From the consolidated text: 1.4.6.3 · Pre-cooked polenta ready to eat · 250

    Annex I rows, point 1.4.6.3: Milling products of maize > Pre-cooked polenta ready to eat — Deoxynivalenol · fetched 2026-10-17

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

    Limit 400 µg/kg (content basis)

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

    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Bakery wares, cereal snacks and breakfast cereals [EU:1.4.7]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source

    From the consolidated text: 1.4.7 · Bakery wares, cereal snacks and breakfast cereals · 400 · Except rice products (products of which rice or processed products from rice are the only cereal ingredients). Including small bakery wares.

    Annex I rows, point 1.4.7: Bakery wares, cereal snacks and breakfast cereals — Deoxynivalenol · fetched 2026-10-17

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

    Limit 600 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): Pasta [EU:1.4.8]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source

    From the consolidated text: 1.4.8 · Pasta · 600 · Pasta means pasta (dry) with a water content of approximately 12 %.

  • Limit
    Deoxynivalenol

    Limit 150 µg/kg (content basis)

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

    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children [EU:1.4.9]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source

    From the consolidated text: 1.4.9 · Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children · 150 · Except rice products (products of which rice or processed products from rice are the only cereal ingredients). The maximum level applies to the dry matter (5) of the product as placed on the market.

    Annex I rows, point 1.4.9: Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children — Deoxynivalenol · fetched 2026-10-17

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
  • Limit
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)

    Limit 4 pg/g fat (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): Meat and meat products except edible offal and products listed in 4.1.3 and 4.1.4 of bovine, ovine and caprine animals [EU:4.1.1.1]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source
    Point
    4.1.1.1
    Foodstuffs
    of bovine, ovine and caprine animals
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    2,5 pg/g fat
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
    4,0 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs
    40 ng/g fat

    Annex I rows, point 4.1.1.1: Meat and meat products except edible offal and products listed in 4.1.3 and 4.1.4 > of bovine, ovine and caprine animals — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
  • Limit
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)

    Limit 2.5 pg/g fat (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): Meat and meat products except edible offal and products listed in 4.1.3 and 4.1.4 of bovine, ovine and caprine animals [EU:4.1.1.1]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source
    Point
    4.1.1.1
    Foodstuffs
    of bovine, ovine and caprine animals
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    2,5 pg/g fat
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
    4,0 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs
    40 ng/g fat

    Annex I rows, point 4.1.1.1: Meat and meat products except edible offal and products listed in 4.1.3 and 4.1.4 > of bovine, ovine and caprine animals — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
  • Limit
    Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs (PCB28, 52, 101, 138, 153, 180)

    Limit 40 ng/g fat (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): Meat and meat products except edible offal and products listed in 4.1.3 and 4.1.4 of bovine, ovine and caprine animals [EU:4.1.1.1]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source
    Point
    4.1.1.1
    Foodstuffs
    of bovine, ovine and caprine animals
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    2,5 pg/g fat
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
    4,0 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs
    40 ng/g fat

    Annex I rows, point 4.1.1.1: Meat and meat products except edible offal and products listed in 4.1.3 and 4.1.4 > of bovine, ovine and caprine animals — Dioxins and PCBs · 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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