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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
Sum of 3-MCPD and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD

Limit 500 µg/kg (content basis)

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

  • Food category (contaminant tables): Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children [EU:5.3.2]

Depends on: contaminant food category

Takes effect 1 Jan 2027

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027

The row states this level as from 2027-01-01.

From the consolidated text: 5.3.2 · Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children · 750 500 as from 1 January 2027 · When the product is a mixture of different oils or fats of the same or of different botanical origins, the maximum level applies for the mixture. The oils and fats used as ingredients for the mixture shall comply with the maximum level established for the oils and fats in point 5.3.1.

Annex I rows, point 5.3.2: Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children — Sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Sum of 3-MCPD and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD

Limit 50 µg/kg (content basis)

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

  • Food category (contaminant tables): Baby food; Processed cereal based food for infants and young children [EU:5.3.4]

Depends on: contaminant food category

Takes effect 1 Jan 2027

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027

The row states this level as from 2027-01-01.

From the consolidated text: 5.3.4. · Baby food; Processed cereal based food for infants and young children · 50 as from 1 January 2027 · The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.

Annex I rows, point 5.3.4: Baby food; Processed cereal based food for infants and young children — Sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Glycidol (CAS 556-52-5)

Limit 250 µg/kg (content basis)

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

  • Food category (contaminant tables): Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children [EU:5.4.2]

Depends on: contaminant food category

Takes effect 1 Jan 2027

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027

The row states this level as from 2027-01-01.

From the consolidated text: 5.4.2 · Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children · 500 250 as from 1 January 2027 · When the product is a mixture of different oils or fats of the same or of different botanical origins, the maximum level applies for the mixture. The oils and fats used as ingredient for the mixture shall comply with the maximum level established for the oils and fats in point 5.4.1.

Annex I rows, point 5.4.2: Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children — Glycidyl fatty acid esters, expressed as glycidol · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Glycidol (CAS 556-52-5)

Limit 25 µg/kg (content basis)

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

  • Food category (contaminant tables): Baby food; Processed cereal based food for infants and young children [EU:5.4.4]

Depends on: contaminant food category

Takes effect 1 Jan 2027

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027

The row states this level as from 2027-01-01.

From the consolidated text: 5.4.4 · Baby food; Processed cereal based food for infants and young children · 25 As from 1 January 2027 · The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.

Annex I rows, point 5.4.4: Baby food; Processed cereal based food for infants and young children — Glycidyl fatty acid esters, expressed as glycidol · fetched 2026-10-17

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

Food to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment to reduce contaminat

Banned

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.

  • Lot destined for sorting or physical treatment

Depends on: sorting destined lot

In force since 25 May 2023

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

Enters into force on the twentieth day after publication (Art. 11); the header gives publication as 5.5.2023, so 25 May 2023 (computed).

“Food to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment to reduce contamination levels shall not prior to this be mixed”
Art. 5(3) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-17European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Ban

Food complying with Annex I maximum levels

Banned

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.

Every product in the category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

Art. 11: enters into force on the twentieth day following publication in the Official Journal; the published text prints OJ L 119, 5.5.2023, giving 25 May 2023 (computed). Art. 10 transitional dates for individual contaminants are not applied here.

“Food complying with the maximum levels set out in Annex I shall not be mixed with food which exceeds these maximum levels”
Art. 2(2) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-17European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Ban

Food containing contaminants listed in Annex I

Banned

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.

  • Chemical detoxification applied

Depends on: chemical detoxification applied

In force since 25 May 2023

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

Art. 11: enters into force on the twentieth day following publication in the Official Journal; the published text prints OJ L 119, 5.5.2023, giving 25 May 2023 (computed). Art. 10 transitional dates for individual contaminants are not applied here.

“Food containing contaminants listed in Annex I shall not be deliberately detoxified by chemical treatments”
Art. 4 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-17European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Sum of 3-MCPD and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD

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): Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children [EU:5.3.2]

Depends on: contaminant food category

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: 5.3.2 · Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children · 750 500 as from 1 January 2027 · When the product is a mixture of different oils or fats of the same or of different botanical origins, the maximum level applies for the mixture. The oils and fats used as ingredients for the mixture shall comply with the maximum level established for the oils and fats in point 5.3.1.

Annex I rows, point 5.3.2: Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children — Sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Glycidol (CAS 556-52-5)

Limit 500 µg/kg (content basis)

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

  • Food category (contaminant tables): Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children [EU:5.4.2]

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: 5.4.2 · Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children · 500 250 as from 1 January 2027 · When the product is a mixture of different oils or fats of the same or of different botanical origins, the maximum level applies for the mixture. The oils and fats used as ingredient for the mixture shall comply with the maximum level established for the oils and fats in point 5.4.1.

Annex I rows, point 5.4.2: Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children — Glycidyl fatty acid esters, expressed as glycidol · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Melamine (CAS 108-78-1)

Limit 2.5 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): Food except products listed in 6.2.2 [EU:6.2.1]

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.

From the consolidated text: 6.2.1 · Food except products listed in 6.2.2 · 2,5 · The maximum level does not apply to food for which it can be proven that the level of melamine higher than 2,5 mg/kg is the consequence of authorized use of cyromazine as insecticide. The melamine level shall not exceed the level of cyromazine.

Annex I rows, point 6.2.1: Food except products listed in 6.2.2 — Melamine · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Melamine (CAS 108-78-1)

Limit 1 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): Infant formulae, follow-on formulae and young-child formulae placed on the market as powder [EU:6.2.2.1]

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.

From the consolidated text: 6.2.2.1 · placed on the market as powder · 1,0

Annex I rows, point 6.2.2.1: Infant formulae, follow-on formulae and young-child formulae > placed on the market as powder — Melamine · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Melamine (CAS 108-78-1)

Limit 0.15 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): Infant formulae, follow-on formulae and young-child formulae placed on the market as liquid [EU:6.2.2.2]

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: 6.2.2.2 · placed on the market as liquid · 0,15

Annex I rows, point 6.2.2.2: Infant formulae, follow-on formulae and young-child formulae > placed on the market as liquid — Melamine · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) (CAS 1763-23-1)

Limit 0.3 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): Meat of bovine animals, pig and poultry [EU:4.2.1.1]

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
4.2.1.1
Foodstuffs
Meat of bovine animals, pig and poultry
PFOS (µg/kg)
0,30
PFOA (µg/kg)
0,80
PFNA (µg/kg)
0,20
PFHxS (µg/kg)
0,20
Sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS (µg/kg)
1,3

Annex I rows, point 4.2.1.1: Meat and edible offal > Meat of bovine animals, pig and poultry — Perfluoroalkyl substances · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) (CAS 335-67-1)

Limit 0.8 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): Meat of bovine animals, pig and poultry [EU:4.2.1.1]

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
4.2.1.1
Foodstuffs
Meat of bovine animals, pig and poultry
PFOS (µg/kg)
0,30
PFOA (µg/kg)
0,80
PFNA (µg/kg)
0,20
PFHxS (µg/kg)
0,20
Sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS (µg/kg)
1,3

Annex I rows, point 4.2.1.1: Meat and edible offal > Meat of bovine animals, pig and poultry — Perfluoroalkyl substances · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA) and its salts

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): Meat of bovine animals, pig and poultry [EU:4.2.1.1]

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
4.2.1.1
Foodstuffs
Meat of bovine animals, pig and poultry
PFOS (µg/kg)
0,30
PFOA (µg/kg)
0,80
PFNA (µg/kg)
0,20
PFHxS (µg/kg)
0,20
Sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS (µg/kg)
1,3

Annex I rows, point 4.2.1.1: Meat and edible offal > Meat of bovine animals, pig and poultry — Perfluoroalkyl substances · 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 PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS

Limit 1.3 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): Meat of bovine animals, pig and poultry [EU:4.2.1.1]

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
4.2.1.1
Foodstuffs
Meat of bovine animals, pig and poultry
PFOS (µg/kg)
0,30
PFOA (µg/kg)
0,80
PFNA (µg/kg)
0,20
PFHxS (µg/kg)
0,20
Sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS (µg/kg)
1,3

Annex I rows, point 4.2.1.1: Meat and edible offal > Meat of bovine animals, pig and poultry — Perfluoroalkyl substances · fetched 2026-10-17

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

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): Meat of bovine animals, pig and poultry [EU:4.2.1.1]

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
4.2.1.1
Foodstuffs
Meat of bovine animals, pig and poultry
PFOS (µg/kg)
0,30
PFOA (µg/kg)
0,80
PFNA (µg/kg)
0,20
PFHxS (µg/kg)
0,20
Sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS (µg/kg)
1,3

Annex I rows, point 4.2.1.1: Meat and edible offal > Meat of bovine animals, pig and poultry — Perfluoroalkyl substances · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) (CAS 1763-23-1)

Limit 1 µg/kg (content basis)

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  • Food category (contaminant tables): Meat of sheep [EU:4.2.1.2]

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
4.2.1.2
Foodstuffs
Meat of sheep
PFOS (µg/kg)
1,0
PFOA (µg/kg)
0,20
PFNA (µg/kg)
0,20
PFHxS (µg/kg)
0,20
Sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS (µg/kg)
1,6

Annex I rows, point 4.2.1.2: Meat and edible offal > Meat of sheep — Perfluoroalkyl substances · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) (CAS 335-67-1)

Limit 0.2 µg/kg (content basis)

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  • Food category (contaminant tables): Meat of sheep [EU:4.2.1.2]

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
4.2.1.2
Foodstuffs
Meat of sheep
PFOS (µg/kg)
1,0
PFOA (µg/kg)
0,20
PFNA (µg/kg)
0,20
PFHxS (µg/kg)
0,20
Sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS (µg/kg)
1,6

Annex I rows, point 4.2.1.2: Meat and edible offal > Meat of sheep — Perfluoroalkyl substances · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA) and its salts

Limit 0.2 µg/kg (content basis)

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  • Food category (contaminant tables): Meat of sheep [EU:4.2.1.2]

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
4.2.1.2
Foodstuffs
Meat of sheep
PFOS (µg/kg)
1,0
PFOA (µg/kg)
0,20
PFNA (µg/kg)
0,20
PFHxS (µg/kg)
0,20
Sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS (µg/kg)
1,6

Annex I rows, point 4.2.1.2: Meat and edible offal > Meat of sheep — Perfluoroalkyl substances · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS

Limit 1.6 µg/kg (content basis)

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  • Food category (contaminant tables): Meat of sheep [EU:4.2.1.2]

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
4.2.1.2
Foodstuffs
Meat of sheep
PFOS (µg/kg)
1,0
PFOA (µg/kg)
0,20
PFNA (µg/kg)
0,20
PFHxS (µg/kg)
0,20
Sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS (µg/kg)
1,6

Annex I rows, point 4.2.1.2: Meat and edible offal > Meat of sheep — Perfluoroalkyl substances · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
PFHxS

Limit 0.2 µg/kg (content basis)

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  • Food category (contaminant tables): Meat of sheep [EU:4.2.1.2]

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
4.2.1.2
Foodstuffs
Meat of sheep
PFOS (µg/kg)
1,0
PFOA (µg/kg)
0,20
PFNA (µg/kg)
0,20
PFHxS (µg/kg)
0,20
Sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS (µg/kg)
1,6

Annex I rows, point 4.2.1.2: Meat and edible offal > Meat of sheep — Perfluoroalkyl substances · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) (CAS 1763-23-1)

Limit 6 µg/kg (content basis)

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  • Food category (contaminant tables): Offal of bovine animals, sheep, pig and poultry [EU:4.2.1.3]

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
4.2.1.3
Foodstuffs
Offal of bovine animals, sheep, pig and poultry
PFOS (µg/kg)
6,0
PFOA (µg/kg)
0,70
PFNA (µg/kg)
0,40
PFHxS (µg/kg)
0,50
Sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS (µg/kg)
8,0

Annex I rows, point 4.2.1.3: Meat and edible offal > Offal of bovine animals, sheep, pig and poultry — Perfluoroalkyl substances · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) (CAS 335-67-1)

Limit 0.7 µg/kg (content basis)

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  • Food category (contaminant tables): Offal of bovine animals, sheep, pig and poultry [EU:4.2.1.3]

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
4.2.1.3
Foodstuffs
Offal of bovine animals, sheep, pig and poultry
PFOS (µg/kg)
6,0
PFOA (µg/kg)
0,70
PFNA (µg/kg)
0,40
PFHxS (µg/kg)
0,50
Sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS (µg/kg)
8,0

Annex I rows, point 4.2.1.3: Meat and edible offal > Offal of bovine animals, sheep, pig and poultry — Perfluoroalkyl substances · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA) and its salts

Limit 0.4 µg/kg (content basis)

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  • Food category (contaminant tables): Offal of bovine animals, sheep, pig and poultry [EU:4.2.1.3]

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
4.2.1.3
Foodstuffs
Offal of bovine animals, sheep, pig and poultry
PFOS (µg/kg)
6,0
PFOA (µg/kg)
0,70
PFNA (µg/kg)
0,40
PFHxS (µg/kg)
0,50
Sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS (µg/kg)
8,0

Annex I rows, point 4.2.1.3: Meat and edible offal > Offal of bovine animals, sheep, pig and poultry — Perfluoroalkyl substances · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Sum of 3-MCPD and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD

    Limit 500 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children [EU:5.3.2]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    Takes effect 1 Jan 2027

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027

    The row states this level as from 2027-01-01.

    Source

    From the consolidated text: 5.3.2 · Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children · 750 500 as from 1 January 2027 · When the product is a mixture of different oils or fats of the same or of different botanical origins, the maximum level applies for the mixture. The oils and fats used as ingredients for the mixture shall comply with the maximum level established for the oils and fats in point 5.3.1.

    Annex I rows, point 5.3.2: Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children — Sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Sum of 3-MCPD and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD

    Limit 50 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Baby food; Processed cereal based food for infants and young children [EU:5.3.4]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    Takes effect 1 Jan 2027

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027

    The row states this level as from 2027-01-01.

    Source

    From the consolidated text: 5.3.4. · Baby food; Processed cereal based food for infants and young children · 50 as from 1 January 2027 · The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.

    Annex I rows, point 5.3.4: Baby food; Processed cereal based food for infants and young children — Sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Glycidol (CAS 556-52-5)

    Limit 250 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children [EU:5.4.2]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    Takes effect 1 Jan 2027

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027

    The row states this level as from 2027-01-01.

    Source

    From the consolidated text: 5.4.2 · Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children · 500 250 as from 1 January 2027 · When the product is a mixture of different oils or fats of the same or of different botanical origins, the maximum level applies for the mixture. The oils and fats used as ingredient for the mixture shall comply with the maximum level established for the oils and fats in point 5.4.1.

    Annex I rows, point 5.4.2: Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children — Glycidyl fatty acid esters, expressed as glycidol · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Glycidol (CAS 556-52-5)

    Limit 25 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Baby food; Processed cereal based food for infants and young children [EU:5.4.4]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    Takes effect 1 Jan 2027

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jan 2027

    The row states this level as from 2027-01-01.

    Source

    From the consolidated text: 5.4.4 · Baby food; Processed cereal based food for infants and young children · 25 As from 1 January 2027 · The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.

    Annex I rows, point 5.4.4: Baby food; Processed cereal based food for infants and young children — Glycidyl fatty acid esters, expressed as glycidol · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Ban

    Food to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment to reduce contaminat

    Banned

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    Applies when
    • Lot destined for sorting or physical treatment

    Depends on: sorting destined lot

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

    Enters into force on the twentieth day after publication (Art. 11); the header gives publication as 5.5.2023, so 25 May 2023 (computed).

    Source
    “Food to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment to reduce contamination levels shall not prior to this be mixed”
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  • Ban

    Food complying with Annex I maximum levels

    Banned

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    Applies when

    Every product in the category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

    Art. 11: enters into force on the twentieth day following publication in the Official Journal; the published text prints OJ L 119, 5.5.2023, giving 25 May 2023 (computed). Art. 10 transitional dates for individual contaminants are not applied here.

    Source
    “Food complying with the maximum levels set out in Annex I shall not be mixed with food which exceeds these maximum levels”
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  • Ban

    Food containing contaminants listed in Annex I

    Banned

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    Applies when
    • Chemical detoxification applied

    Depends on: chemical detoxification applied

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

    Art. 11: enters into force on the twentieth day following publication in the Official Journal; the published text prints OJ L 119, 5.5.2023, giving 25 May 2023 (computed). Art. 10 transitional dates for individual contaminants are not applied here.

    Source
    “Food containing contaminants listed in Annex I shall not be deliberately detoxified by chemical treatments”
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  • Limit
    Sum of 3-MCPD and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD

    Limit 750 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children [EU:5.3.2]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    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: 5.3.2 · Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children · 750 500 as from 1 January 2027 · When the product is a mixture of different oils or fats of the same or of different botanical origins, the maximum level applies for the mixture. The oils and fats used as ingredients for the mixture shall comply with the maximum level established for the oils and fats in point 5.3.1.

    Annex I rows, point 5.3.2: Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children — Sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Glycidol (CAS 556-52-5)

    Limit 500 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children [EU:5.4.2]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    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: 5.4.2 · Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children · 500 250 as from 1 January 2027 · When the product is a mixture of different oils or fats of the same or of different botanical origins, the maximum level applies for the mixture. The oils and fats used as ingredient for the mixture shall comply with the maximum level established for the oils and fats in point 5.4.1.

    Annex I rows, point 5.4.2: Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children — Glycidyl fatty acid esters, expressed as glycidol · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Melamine (CAS 108-78-1)

    Limit 2.5 mg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Food except products listed in 6.2.2 [EU:6.2.1]

    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

    From the consolidated text: 6.2.1 · Food except products listed in 6.2.2 · 2,5 · The maximum level does not apply to food for which it can be proven that the level of melamine higher than 2,5 mg/kg is the consequence of authorized use of cyromazine as insecticide. The melamine level shall not exceed the level of cyromazine.

    Annex I rows, point 6.2.1: Food except products listed in 6.2.2 — Melamine · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Melamine (CAS 108-78-1)

    Limit 1 mg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Infant formulae, follow-on formulae and young-child formulae placed on the market as powder [EU:6.2.2.1]

    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

    From the consolidated text: 6.2.2.1 · placed on the market as powder · 1,0

    Annex I rows, point 6.2.2.1: Infant formulae, follow-on formulae and young-child formulae > placed on the market as powder — Melamine · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Melamine (CAS 108-78-1)

    Limit 0.15 mg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Infant formulae, follow-on formulae and young-child formulae placed on the market as liquid [EU:6.2.2.2]

    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: 6.2.2.2 · placed on the market as liquid · 0,15

    Annex I rows, point 6.2.2.2: Infant formulae, follow-on formulae and young-child formulae > placed on the market as liquid — Melamine · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) (CAS 1763-23-1)

    Limit 0.3 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Meat of bovine animals, pig and poultry [EU:4.2.1.1]

    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
    4.2.1.1
    Foodstuffs
    Meat of bovine animals, pig and poultry
    PFOS (µg/kg)
    0,30
    PFOA (µg/kg)
    0,80
    PFNA (µg/kg)
    0,20
    PFHxS (µg/kg)
    0,20
    Sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS (µg/kg)
    1,3

    Annex I rows, point 4.2.1.1: Meat and edible offal > Meat of bovine animals, pig and poultry — Perfluoroalkyl substances · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) (CAS 335-67-1)

    Limit 0.8 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): Meat of bovine animals, pig and poultry [EU:4.2.1.1]

    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
    4.2.1.1
    Foodstuffs
    Meat of bovine animals, pig and poultry
    PFOS (µg/kg)
    0,30
    PFOA (µg/kg)
    0,80
    PFNA (µg/kg)
    0,20
    PFHxS (µg/kg)
    0,20
    Sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS (µg/kg)
    1,3

    Annex I rows, point 4.2.1.1: Meat and edible offal > Meat of bovine animals, pig and poultry — Perfluoroalkyl substances · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA) and its salts

    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.

    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Meat of bovine animals, pig and poultry [EU:4.2.1.1]

    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
    4.2.1.1
    Foodstuffs
    Meat of bovine animals, pig and poultry
    PFOS (µg/kg)
    0,30
    PFOA (µg/kg)
    0,80
    PFNA (µg/kg)
    0,20
    PFHxS (µg/kg)
    0,20
    Sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS (µg/kg)
    1,3

    Annex I rows, point 4.2.1.1: Meat and edible offal > Meat of bovine animals, pig and poultry — Perfluoroalkyl substances · 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 PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS

    Limit 1.3 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): Meat of bovine animals, pig and poultry [EU:4.2.1.1]

    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
    4.2.1.1
    Foodstuffs
    Meat of bovine animals, pig and poultry
    PFOS (µg/kg)
    0,30
    PFOA (µg/kg)
    0,80
    PFNA (µg/kg)
    0,20
    PFHxS (µg/kg)
    0,20
    Sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS (µg/kg)
    1,3

    Annex I rows, point 4.2.1.1: Meat and edible offal > Meat of bovine animals, pig and poultry — Perfluoroalkyl substances · fetched 2026-10-17

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

    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.

    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Meat of bovine animals, pig and poultry [EU:4.2.1.1]

    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
    4.2.1.1
    Foodstuffs
    Meat of bovine animals, pig and poultry
    PFOS (µg/kg)
    0,30
    PFOA (µg/kg)
    0,80
    PFNA (µg/kg)
    0,20
    PFHxS (µg/kg)
    0,20
    Sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS (µg/kg)
    1,3

    Annex I rows, point 4.2.1.1: Meat and edible offal > Meat of bovine animals, pig and poultry — Perfluoroalkyl substances · fetched 2026-10-17

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
  • Limit
    Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) (CAS 1763-23-1)

    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.

    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Meat of sheep [EU:4.2.1.2]

    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
    4.2.1.2
    Foodstuffs
    Meat of sheep
    PFOS (µg/kg)
    1,0
    PFOA (µg/kg)
    0,20
    PFNA (µg/kg)
    0,20
    PFHxS (µg/kg)
    0,20
    Sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS (µg/kg)
    1,6

    Annex I rows, point 4.2.1.2: Meat and edible offal > Meat of sheep — Perfluoroalkyl substances · fetched 2026-10-17

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
  • Limit
    Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) (CAS 335-67-1)

    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.

    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Meat of sheep [EU:4.2.1.2]

    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
    4.2.1.2
    Foodstuffs
    Meat of sheep
    PFOS (µg/kg)
    1,0
    PFOA (µg/kg)
    0,20
    PFNA (µg/kg)
    0,20
    PFHxS (µg/kg)
    0,20
    Sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS (µg/kg)
    1,6

    Annex I rows, point 4.2.1.2: Meat and edible offal > Meat of sheep — Perfluoroalkyl substances · fetched 2026-10-17

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
  • Limit
    Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA) and its salts

    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.

    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Meat of sheep [EU:4.2.1.2]

    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
    4.2.1.2
    Foodstuffs
    Meat of sheep
    PFOS (µg/kg)
    1,0
    PFOA (µg/kg)
    0,20
    PFNA (µg/kg)
    0,20
    PFHxS (µg/kg)
    0,20
    Sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS (µg/kg)
    1,6

    Annex I rows, point 4.2.1.2: Meat and edible offal > Meat of sheep — Perfluoroalkyl substances · 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 PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS

    Limit 1.6 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.

    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Meat of sheep [EU:4.2.1.2]

    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
    4.2.1.2
    Foodstuffs
    Meat of sheep
    PFOS (µg/kg)
    1,0
    PFOA (µg/kg)
    0,20
    PFNA (µg/kg)
    0,20
    PFHxS (µg/kg)
    0,20
    Sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS (µg/kg)
    1,6

    Annex I rows, point 4.2.1.2: Meat and edible offal > Meat of sheep — Perfluoroalkyl substances · fetched 2026-10-17

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

    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.

    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Meat of sheep [EU:4.2.1.2]

    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
    4.2.1.2
    Foodstuffs
    Meat of sheep
    PFOS (µg/kg)
    1,0
    PFOA (µg/kg)
    0,20
    PFNA (µg/kg)
    0,20
    PFHxS (µg/kg)
    0,20
    Sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS (µg/kg)
    1,6

    Annex I rows, point 4.2.1.2: Meat and edible offal > Meat of sheep — Perfluoroalkyl substances · fetched 2026-10-17

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
  • Limit
    Perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) (CAS 1763-23-1)

    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.

    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Offal of bovine animals, sheep, pig and poultry [EU:4.2.1.3]

    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
    4.2.1.3
    Foodstuffs
    Offal of bovine animals, sheep, pig and poultry
    PFOS (µg/kg)
    6,0
    PFOA (µg/kg)
    0,70
    PFNA (µg/kg)
    0,40
    PFHxS (µg/kg)
    0,50
    Sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS (µg/kg)
    8,0

    Annex I rows, point 4.2.1.3: Meat and edible offal > Offal of bovine animals, sheep, pig and poultry — Perfluoroalkyl substances · fetched 2026-10-17

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
  • Limit
    Perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) (CAS 335-67-1)

    Limit 0.7 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): Offal of bovine animals, sheep, pig and poultry [EU:4.2.1.3]

    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
    4.2.1.3
    Foodstuffs
    Offal of bovine animals, sheep, pig and poultry
    PFOS (µg/kg)
    6,0
    PFOA (µg/kg)
    0,70
    PFNA (µg/kg)
    0,40
    PFHxS (µg/kg)
    0,50
    Sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS (µg/kg)
    8,0

    Annex I rows, point 4.2.1.3: Meat and edible offal > Offal of bovine animals, sheep, pig and poultry — Perfluoroalkyl substances · fetched 2026-10-17

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
  • Limit
    Perfluorononanoic acid (PFNA) and its salts

    Limit 0.4 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.

    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Offal of bovine animals, sheep, pig and poultry [EU:4.2.1.3]

    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
    4.2.1.3
    Foodstuffs
    Offal of bovine animals, sheep, pig and poultry
    PFOS (µg/kg)
    6,0
    PFOA (µg/kg)
    0,70
    PFNA (µg/kg)
    0,40
    PFHxS (µg/kg)
    0,50
    Sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS (µg/kg)
    8,0

    Annex I rows, point 4.2.1.3: Meat and edible offal > Offal of bovine animals, sheep, pig and poultry — Perfluoroalkyl substances · 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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