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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)533 rulesIn force from: 25 May 2023Industries: Food
Requirement
Applies when
Effective
Source
Limit
Pyrrolizidine alkaloids

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.

  • Food category (contaminant tables): Cumin [EU:2.4.9]

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: 2.4.9 · Cumin · 400

Annex I rows, point 2.4.9: Cumin — Pyrrolizidine alkaloids · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
T-2 and HT-2 toxins

Limit 200 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 malting barley grains [EU:1.9.1.1]

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.

From the consolidated text: 1.9.1.1 · Unprocessed malting barley grains · 200 · The maximum level applies to unprocessed malting barley grains placed on the market for first-stage processing (6).

Annex I rows, point 1.9.1.1: Unprocessed malting barley grains — T-2 and HT-2 toxins · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
T-2 and HT-2 toxins

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): Unprocessed barley grains other than malting barley grains [EU:1.9.1.2]

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.

From the consolidated text: 1.9.1.2 · Unprocessed barley grains other than malting barley grains · 150 · The maximum level applies to unprocessed barley grains placed on the market for first-stage processing (6).

Annex I rows, point 1.9.1.2: Unprocessed barley grains other than malting barley grains — T-2 and HT-2 toxins · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
T-2 and HT-2 toxins

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): Unprocessed maize grains and unprocessed durum wheat grains [EU:1.9.1.3]

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.

From the consolidated text: 1.9.1.3 · Unprocessed maize grains and unprocessed durum wheat grains · 100 · 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 maize grains and unprocessed durum wheat grains placed on the market for first-stage processing (6).

Annex I rows, point 1.9.1.3: Unprocessed maize grains and unprocessed durum wheat grains — T-2 and HT-2 toxins · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
T-2 and HT-2 toxins

Limit 1250 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:1.9.1.4]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

From the consolidated text: 1.9.1.4 · Unprocessed oat grains with inedible husk · 1 250 · 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 1.9.1.4: Unprocessed oat grains with inedible husk — T-2 and HT-2 toxins · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
T-2 and HT-2 toxins

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): Unprocessed cereal grains except products listed in 1.9.1.1, 1.9.1.2, 1.9.1.3 and 1.9.1.4 [EU:1.9.1]

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: 1.9.1 · Unprocessed cereal grains except products listed in 1.9.1.1, 1.9.1.2, 1.9.1.3 and 1.9.1.4 · 50 · 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 1.9.1: Unprocessed cereal grains except products listed in 1.9.1.1, 1.9.1.2, 1.9.1.3 and 1.9.1.4 — T-2 and HT-2 toxins · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
T-2 and HT-2 toxins

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): Food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children [EU:1.9.10]

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: 1.9.10 · Food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children · 10 · 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 1.9.10: Food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children — T-2 and HT-2 toxins · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
T-2 and HT-2 toxins

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): Oats placed on the market for the final consumer [EU:1.9.2.1]

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: 1.9.2.1 · Oats placed on the market for the final consumer · 100

Annex I rows, point 1.9.2.1: Oats placed on the market for the final consumer — T-2 and HT-2 toxins · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
T-2 and HT-2 toxins

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): Barley, maize and durum wheat placed on the market for the final consumer [EU:1.9.2.2]

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: 1.9.2.2 · Barley, maize and durum wheat placed on the market for the final consumer · 50

Annex I rows, point 1.9.2.2: Barley, maize and durum wheat placed on the market for the final consumer — T-2 and HT-2 toxins · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
T-2 and HT-2 toxins

Limit 20 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 except products listed in 1.9.2.1 and 1.9.2.2 [EU:1.9.2]

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: 1.9.2 · Cereals placed on the market for the final consumer except products listed in 1.9.2.1 and 1.9.2.2 · 20 · Except rice.

Annex I rows, point 1.9.2: Cereals placed on the market for the final consumer except products listed in 1.9.2.1 and 1.9.2.2 — T-2 and HT-2 toxins · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
T-2 and HT-2 toxins

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): Milling products of oats (including oat bran) [EU:1.9.3.1]

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: 1.9.3.1 · Milling products of oats (including oat bran) · 100

Annex I rows, point 1.9.3.1: Milling products of oats (including oat bran) — T-2 and HT-2 toxins · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
T-2 and HT-2 toxins

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): Bran from cereals other than oats and milling products of maize [EU:1.9.3.2]

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: 1.9.3.2 · Bran from cereals other than oats and milling products of maize · 50

Annex I rows, point 1.9.3.2: Bran from cereals other than oats and milling products of maize — T-2 and HT-2 toxins · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
T-2 and HT-2 toxins

Limit 20 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 except products listed in 1.9.3.1 and 1.9.3.2 [EU:1.9.3]

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: 1.9.3 · Milling products of cereals except products listed in 1.9.3.1 and 1.9.3.2 · 20 · Except milling products of rice.

Annex I rows, point 1.9.3: Milling products of cereals except products listed in 1.9.3.1 and 1.9.3.2 — T-2 and HT-2 toxins · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
T-2 and HT-2 toxins

Limit 20 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): Bakery wares except products listed in 1.9.5, pasta, cereal snacks and breakfast cereals except products listed in 1.9.6, 1.9.7 and 1.9.8 [EU:1.9.4]

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: 1.9.4 · Bakery wares except products listed in 1.9.5, pasta, cereal snacks and breakfast cereals except products listed in 1.9.6, 1.9.7 and 1.9.8 · 20 · Except rice products (products of which rice or processed products from rice are the only cereal ingredients). Including small bakery wares. Pasta means pasta (dry) with a water content of approximately 12 %.

Annex I rows, point 1.9.4: Bakery wares except products listed in 1.9.5, pasta, cereal snacks and breakfast cereals except products listed in 1.9.6, 1.9.7 and 1.9.8 — T-2 and HT-2 toxins · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
T-2 and HT-2 toxins

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): Bakery wares containing at least 75 % milling products of oats [EU:1.9.5]

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: 1.9.5 · Bakery wares containing at least 75 % milling products of oats · 100 · Including small bakery wares.

Annex I rows, point 1.9.5: Bakery wares containing at least 75 % milling products of oats — T-2 and HT-2 toxins · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
T-2 and HT-2 toxins

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): Oat flakes [EU:1.9.6]

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.

From the consolidated text: 1.9.6 · Oat flakes · 100

Annex I rows, point 1.9.6: Oat flakes — T-2 and HT-2 toxins · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
T-2 and HT-2 toxins

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): Breakfast cereals consisting of at least 50 % of cereal bran, milling products of oat grains, milling products of maize grains, whole oat grains, barley grains, maize grains or durum wheat grains, and consisting of less than 40 % of milling products of oat grains and whole oat grains [EU:1.9.7]

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: 1.9.7 · Breakfast cereals consisting of at least 50 % of cereal bran, milling products of oat grains, milling products of maize grains, whole oat grains, barley grains, maize grains or durum wheat grains, and consisting of less than 40 % of milling products of oat grains and whole oat grains · 50

Annex I rows, point 1.9.7: Breakfast cereals consisting of at least 50 % of cereal bran, milling products of oat grains, milling products of maize grains, whole oat grains, barley grains, maize grains or durum wheat grains, and consisting of less than 40 % of milling products of oat grains and whole oat grains — T-2 and HT-2 toxins · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
T-2 and HT-2 toxins

Limit 75 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): Breakfast cereals consisting of at least 50 % of cereal bran, milling products of oat grains, milling products of maize grains, whole oat grains, barley grains, maize grains or durum wheat grains, and of at least 40 % of milling products of oat grains and whole oat grains [EU:1.9.8]

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: 1.9.8 · Breakfast cereals consisting of at least 50 % of cereal bran, milling products of oat grains, milling products of maize grains, whole oat grains, barley grains, maize grains or durum wheat grains, and of at least 40 % of milling products of oat grains and whole oat grains · 75

Annex I rows, point 1.9.8: Breakfast cereals consisting of at least 50 % of cereal bran, milling products of oat grains, milling products of maize grains, whole oat grains, barley grains, maize grains or durum wheat grains, and of at least 40 % of milling products of oat grains and whole oat grains — T-2 and HT-2 toxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
T-2 and HT-2 toxins

Limit 10 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:1.9.9]

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: 1.9.9 · Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children · 10 · 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 1.9.9: Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children — T-2 and HT-2 toxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Tin (inorganic)

Limit 200 mg/kg (content basis)

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  • Food category (contaminant tables): Canned food except products listed in 3.5.2, 3.5.3, 3.5.4 and 3.5.5 [EU:3.5.1]

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: 3.5.1 · Canned food except products listed in 3.5.2, 3.5.3, 3.5.4 and 3.5.5 · 200 · The maximum level applies to the wet weight.

Annex I rows, point 3.5.1: Canned food except products listed in 3.5.2, 3.5.3, 3.5.4 and 3.5.5 — Tin (inorganic) · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Tin (inorganic)

Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis)

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  • Food category (contaminant tables): Canned beverages except products listed in 3.5.3, 3.5.4 and 3.5.5 [EU:3.5.2]

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: 3.5.2 · Canned beverages except products listed in 3.5.3, 3.5.4 and 3.5.5 · 100 · The maximum level applies to the wet weight. Including fruit juices and vegetable juices.

Annex I rows, point 3.5.2: Canned beverages except products listed in 3.5.3, 3.5.4 and 3.5.5 — Tin (inorganic) · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Tin (inorganic)

Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis)

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  • Food category (contaminant tables): Canned infant formulae, canned follow-on formulae and canned young-child formulae [EU:3.5.3]

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: 3.5.3 · Canned infant formulae, canned follow-on formulae and canned young-child formulae · 50 · Except canned dried and canned powdered products. The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.

Annex I rows, point 3.5.3: Canned infant formulae, canned follow-on formulae and canned young-child formulae — Tin (inorganic) · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Tin (inorganic)

Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis)

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  • Food category (contaminant tables): Canned baby food and canned processed cereal-based food for infants and young children [EU:3.5.4]

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: 3.5.4 · Canned baby food and canned processed cereal-based food for infants and young children · 50 · Except canned dried and canned powdered products. The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.

Annex I rows, point 3.5.4: Canned baby food and canned processed cereal-based food for infants and young children — Tin (inorganic) · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Tin (inorganic)

Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis)

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  • Food category (contaminant tables): Canned food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children [EU:3.5.5]

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: 3.5.5 · Canned food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children · 50 · Except canned dried and canned powdered products. The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.

Annex I rows, point 3.5.5: Canned food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children — Tin (inorganic) · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Zearalenone

Limit 100 µg/kg (content basis)

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  • Food category (contaminant tables): Unprocessed cereal grains except products listed in 1.5.2 [EU:1.5.1]

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: 1.5.1 · Unprocessed cereal grains except products listed in 1.5.2 · 100 · Except unprocessed maize grains intended to be processed by wet milling and except rice. The maximum level applies to unprocessed cereal grains (in case of oats, grains with husk) placed on the market for first-stage processing (6).

Annex I rows, point 1.5.1: Unprocessed cereal grains except products listed in 1.5.2 — Zearalenone · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Pyrrolizidine alkaloids

    Limit 400 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Cumin [EU:2.4.9]

    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: 2.4.9 · Cumin · 400

    Annex I rows, point 2.4.9: Cumin — Pyrrolizidine alkaloids · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    T-2 and HT-2 toxins

    Limit 200 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Unprocessed malting barley grains [EU:1.9.1.1]

    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

    From the consolidated text: 1.9.1.1 · Unprocessed malting barley grains · 200 · The maximum level applies to unprocessed malting barley grains placed on the market for first-stage processing (6).

    Annex I rows, point 1.9.1.1: Unprocessed malting barley grains — T-2 and HT-2 toxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    T-2 and HT-2 toxins

    Limit 150 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Unprocessed barley grains other than malting barley grains [EU:1.9.1.2]

    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

    From the consolidated text: 1.9.1.2 · Unprocessed barley grains other than malting barley grains · 150 · The maximum level applies to unprocessed barley grains placed on the market for first-stage processing (6).

    Annex I rows, point 1.9.1.2: Unprocessed barley grains other than malting barley grains — T-2 and HT-2 toxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    T-2 and HT-2 toxins

    Limit 100 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Unprocessed maize grains and unprocessed durum wheat grains [EU:1.9.1.3]

    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

    From the consolidated text: 1.9.1.3 · Unprocessed maize grains and unprocessed durum wheat grains · 100 · 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 maize grains and unprocessed durum wheat grains placed on the market for first-stage processing (6).

    Annex I rows, point 1.9.1.3: Unprocessed maize grains and unprocessed durum wheat grains — T-2 and HT-2 toxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    T-2 and HT-2 toxins

    Limit 1250 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Unprocessed oat grains with inedible husk [EU:1.9.1.4]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source

    From the consolidated text: 1.9.1.4 · Unprocessed oat grains with inedible husk · 1 250 · 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 1.9.1.4: Unprocessed oat grains with inedible husk — T-2 and HT-2 toxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    T-2 and HT-2 toxins

    Limit 50 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Unprocessed cereal grains except products listed in 1.9.1.1, 1.9.1.2, 1.9.1.3 and 1.9.1.4 [EU:1.9.1]

    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: 1.9.1 · Unprocessed cereal grains except products listed in 1.9.1.1, 1.9.1.2, 1.9.1.3 and 1.9.1.4 · 50 · 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 1.9.1: Unprocessed cereal grains except products listed in 1.9.1.1, 1.9.1.2, 1.9.1.3 and 1.9.1.4 — T-2 and HT-2 toxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    T-2 and HT-2 toxins

    Limit 10 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:1.9.10]

    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: 1.9.10 · Food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children · 10 · 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 1.9.10: Food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children — T-2 and HT-2 toxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    T-2 and HT-2 toxins

    Limit 100 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Oats placed on the market for the final consumer [EU:1.9.2.1]

    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: 1.9.2.1 · Oats placed on the market for the final consumer · 100

    Annex I rows, point 1.9.2.1: Oats placed on the market for the final consumer — T-2 and HT-2 toxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    T-2 and HT-2 toxins

    Limit 50 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Barley, maize and durum wheat placed on the market for the final consumer [EU:1.9.2.2]

    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: 1.9.2.2 · Barley, maize and durum wheat placed on the market for the final consumer · 50

    Annex I rows, point 1.9.2.2: Barley, maize and durum wheat placed on the market for the final consumer — T-2 and HT-2 toxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    T-2 and HT-2 toxins

    Limit 20 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Cereals placed on the market for the final consumer except products listed in 1.9.2.1 and 1.9.2.2 [EU:1.9.2]

    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: 1.9.2 · Cereals placed on the market for the final consumer except products listed in 1.9.2.1 and 1.9.2.2 · 20 · Except rice.

    Annex I rows, point 1.9.2: Cereals placed on the market for the final consumer except products listed in 1.9.2.1 and 1.9.2.2 — T-2 and HT-2 toxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    T-2 and HT-2 toxins

    Limit 100 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Milling products of oats (including oat bran) [EU:1.9.3.1]

    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: 1.9.3.1 · Milling products of oats (including oat bran) · 100

    Annex I rows, point 1.9.3.1: Milling products of oats (including oat bran) — T-2 and HT-2 toxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    T-2 and HT-2 toxins

    Limit 50 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Bran from cereals other than oats and milling products of maize [EU:1.9.3.2]

    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: 1.9.3.2 · Bran from cereals other than oats and milling products of maize · 50

    Annex I rows, point 1.9.3.2: Bran from cereals other than oats and milling products of maize — T-2 and HT-2 toxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    T-2 and HT-2 toxins

    Limit 20 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Milling products of cereals except products listed in 1.9.3.1 and 1.9.3.2 [EU:1.9.3]

    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: 1.9.3 · Milling products of cereals except products listed in 1.9.3.1 and 1.9.3.2 · 20 · Except milling products of rice.

    Annex I rows, point 1.9.3: Milling products of cereals except products listed in 1.9.3.1 and 1.9.3.2 — T-2 and HT-2 toxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    T-2 and HT-2 toxins

    Limit 20 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Bakery wares except products listed in 1.9.5, pasta, cereal snacks and breakfast cereals except products listed in 1.9.6, 1.9.7 and 1.9.8 [EU:1.9.4]

    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: 1.9.4 · Bakery wares except products listed in 1.9.5, pasta, cereal snacks and breakfast cereals except products listed in 1.9.6, 1.9.7 and 1.9.8 · 20 · Except rice products (products of which rice or processed products from rice are the only cereal ingredients). Including small bakery wares. Pasta means pasta (dry) with a water content of approximately 12 %.

    Annex I rows, point 1.9.4: Bakery wares except products listed in 1.9.5, pasta, cereal snacks and breakfast cereals except products listed in 1.9.6, 1.9.7 and 1.9.8 — T-2 and HT-2 toxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    T-2 and HT-2 toxins

    Limit 100 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Bakery wares containing at least 75 % milling products of oats [EU:1.9.5]

    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: 1.9.5 · Bakery wares containing at least 75 % milling products of oats · 100 · Including small bakery wares.

    Annex I rows, point 1.9.5: Bakery wares containing at least 75 % milling products of oats — T-2 and HT-2 toxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    T-2 and HT-2 toxins

    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.

    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Oat flakes [EU:1.9.6]

    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

    From the consolidated text: 1.9.6 · Oat flakes · 100

    Annex I rows, point 1.9.6: Oat flakes — T-2 and HT-2 toxins · fetched 2026-10-17

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
  • Limit
    T-2 and HT-2 toxins

    Limit 50 µg/kg (content basis)

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

    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Breakfast cereals consisting of at least 50 % of cereal bran, milling products of oat grains, milling products of maize grains, whole oat grains, barley grains, maize grains or durum wheat grains, and consisting of less than 40 % of milling products of oat grains and whole oat grains [EU:1.9.7]

    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: 1.9.7 · Breakfast cereals consisting of at least 50 % of cereal bran, milling products of oat grains, milling products of maize grains, whole oat grains, barley grains, maize grains or durum wheat grains, and consisting of less than 40 % of milling products of oat grains and whole oat grains · 50

    Annex I rows, point 1.9.7: Breakfast cereals consisting of at least 50 % of cereal bran, milling products of oat grains, milling products of maize grains, whole oat grains, barley grains, maize grains or durum wheat grains, and consisting of less than 40 % of milling products of oat grains and whole oat grains — T-2 and HT-2 toxins · fetched 2026-10-17

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
  • Limit
    T-2 and HT-2 toxins

    Limit 75 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): Breakfast cereals consisting of at least 50 % of cereal bran, milling products of oat grains, milling products of maize grains, whole oat grains, barley grains, maize grains or durum wheat grains, and of at least 40 % of milling products of oat grains and whole oat grains [EU:1.9.8]

    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: 1.9.8 · Breakfast cereals consisting of at least 50 % of cereal bran, milling products of oat grains, milling products of maize grains, whole oat grains, barley grains, maize grains or durum wheat grains, and of at least 40 % of milling products of oat grains and whole oat grains · 75

    Annex I rows, point 1.9.8: Breakfast cereals consisting of at least 50 % of cereal bran, milling products of oat grains, milling products of maize grains, whole oat grains, barley grains, maize grains or durum wheat grains, and of at least 40 % of milling products of oat grains and whole oat grains — T-2 and HT-2 toxins · fetched 2026-10-17

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
  • Limit
    T-2 and HT-2 toxins

    Limit 10 µg/kg (content basis)

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

    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children [EU:1.9.9]

    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: 1.9.9 · Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children · 10 · 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 1.9.9: Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children — T-2 and HT-2 toxins · fetched 2026-10-17

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

    Limit 200 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.

    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Canned food except products listed in 3.5.2, 3.5.3, 3.5.4 and 3.5.5 [EU:3.5.1]

    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: 3.5.1 · Canned food except products listed in 3.5.2, 3.5.3, 3.5.4 and 3.5.5 · 200 · The maximum level applies to the wet weight.

    Annex I rows, point 3.5.1: Canned food except products listed in 3.5.2, 3.5.3, 3.5.4 and 3.5.5 — Tin (inorganic) · fetched 2026-10-17

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

    Limit 100 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.

    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Canned beverages except products listed in 3.5.3, 3.5.4 and 3.5.5 [EU:3.5.2]

    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: 3.5.2 · Canned beverages except products listed in 3.5.3, 3.5.4 and 3.5.5 · 100 · The maximum level applies to the wet weight. Including fruit juices and vegetable juices.

    Annex I rows, point 3.5.2: Canned beverages except products listed in 3.5.3, 3.5.4 and 3.5.5 — Tin (inorganic) · fetched 2026-10-17

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

    Limit 50 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.

    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Canned infant formulae, canned follow-on formulae and canned young-child formulae [EU:3.5.3]

    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: 3.5.3 · Canned infant formulae, canned follow-on formulae and canned young-child formulae · 50 · Except canned dried and canned powdered products. The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.

    Annex I rows, point 3.5.3: Canned infant formulae, canned follow-on formulae and canned young-child formulae — Tin (inorganic) · fetched 2026-10-17

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

    Limit 50 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.

    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Canned baby food and canned processed cereal-based food for infants and young children [EU:3.5.4]

    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: 3.5.4 · Canned baby food and canned processed cereal-based food for infants and young children · 50 · Except canned dried and canned powdered products. The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.

    Annex I rows, point 3.5.4: Canned baby food and canned processed cereal-based food for infants and young children — Tin (inorganic) · fetched 2026-10-17

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

    Limit 50 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.

    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Canned food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children [EU:3.5.5]

    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: 3.5.5 · Canned food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children · 50 · Except canned dried and canned powdered products. The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.

    Annex I rows, point 3.5.5: Canned food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children — Tin (inorganic) · fetched 2026-10-17

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

    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.

    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Unprocessed cereal grains except products listed in 1.5.2 [EU:1.5.1]

    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: 1.5.1 · Unprocessed cereal grains except products listed in 1.5.2 · 100 · Except unprocessed maize grains intended to be processed by wet milling and except rice. The maximum level applies to unprocessed cereal grains (in case of oats, grains with husk) placed on the market for first-stage processing (6).

    Annex I rows, point 1.5.1: Unprocessed cereal grains except products listed in 1.5.2 — Zearalenone · 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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