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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
Ergot sclerotia

Limit 0.5 g/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 rye grains [EU:1.8.1.2]

Depends on: contaminant food category

Repealed

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: 1.8.1.2 · Unprocessed rye grains · 0,5 0,2 as from 1 July 2025

Annex I rows, point 1.8.1.2: Unprocessed rye grains — Ergot sclerotia · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Ergot sclerotia

Limit 0.2 g/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 rye grains [EU:1.8.1.2]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 1 Jul 2025

Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jul 2025

The row states this level as from 2025-07-01.

From the consolidated text: 1.8.1.2 · Unprocessed rye grains · 0,5 0,2 as from 1 July 2025

Annex I rows, point 1.8.1.2: Unprocessed rye grains — Ergot sclerotia · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Erucic acid, including erucic acid bound in fat

Limit 20 g/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 placed on the market for the final consumer or for use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 2.1.2 [EU: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.

From the consolidated text: 2.1.1 · Vegetable oils and fats placed on the market for the final consumer or for use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 2.1.2 · 20,0

Annex I rows, point 2.1.1: Vegetable oils and fats placed on the market for the final consumer or for use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 2.1.2 — Erucic acid, including erucic acid bound in fat · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Erucic acid, including erucic acid bound in fat

Limit 50 g/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): Camelina oil, mustard oil and borage oil [EU: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.

From the consolidated text: 2.1.2 · Camelina oil, mustard oil and borage oil · 50,0 · With acceptance from the competent authority, the maximum level does not apply to mustard oil locally produced and consumed.

Annex I rows, point 2.1.2: Camelina oil, mustard oil and borage oil — Erucic acid, including erucic acid bound in fat · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Erucic acid, including erucic acid bound in fat

Limit 35 g/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): Mustard (condiment) [EU: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.

From the consolidated text: 2.1.3 · Mustard (condiment) · 35,0

Annex I rows, point 2.1.3: Mustard (condiment) — Erucic acid, including erucic acid bound in fat · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Fumonisins (sum of B1 and B2)

Limit 4000 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 [EU:1.6.1]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

From the consolidated text: 1.6.1 · Unprocessed maize grains · 4 000 · Except unprocessed maize grains for which it is evident, e.g. through their 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 placed on the market for first-stage processing (6).

Annex I rows, point 1.6.1: Unprocessed maize grains — Fumonisins · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Fumonisins (sum of B1 and B2)

Limit 1000 µg/kg (content basis)

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

  • Food category (contaminant tables): Maize placed on the market for the final consumer, milling products of maize placed on the market for the final consumer, maize-based food placed on the market for the final consumer except products listed in 1.6.3 and 1.6.5 [EU:1.6.2]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

From the consolidated text: 1.6.2 · Maize placed on the market for the final consumer, milling products of maize placed on the market for the final consumer, maize-based food placed on the market for the final consumer except products listed in 1.6.3 and 1.6.5 · 1 000

Annex I rows, point 1.6.2: Maize placed on the market for the final consumer, milling products of maize placed on the market for the final consumer, maize-based food placed on the market for the final consumer except products listed in 1.6.3 and 1.6.5 — Fumonisins · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Fumonisins (sum of B1 and B2)

Limit 800 µg/kg (content basis)

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

  • Food category (contaminant tables): Maize-based breakfast cereals and maize-based snacks [EU:1.6.3]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

From the consolidated text: 1.6.3 · Maize-based breakfast cereals and maize-based snacks · 800

Annex I rows, point 1.6.3: Maize-based breakfast cereals and maize-based snacks — Fumonisins · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Fumonisins (sum of B1 and B2)

Limit 2000 µg/kg (content basis)

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

  • Food category (contaminant tables): Maize flour not placed on the market for the final consumer [EU:1.6.4.1]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

From the consolidated text: 1.6.4.1 · Maize flour not placed on the market for the final consumer · 2 000 · At least 90 %, measured by weight, of the particles in the milling product have a size ≤ 500 μm.

Annex I rows, point 1.6.4.1: Milling products of maize not placed on the market for the final consumer > Maize flour not placed on the market for the final consumer — Fumonisins · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Fumonisins (sum of B1 and B2)

Limit 1400 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): Other milling products of maize not placed on the market for the final consumer [EU:1.6.4.2]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

From the consolidated text: 1.6.4.2 · Other milling products of maize not placed on the market for the final consumer · 1 400 · Less than 90 %, measured by weight, of the particles in the milling product have a size ≤ 500 μm.

Annex I rows, point 1.6.4.2: Milling products of maize not placed on the market for the final consumer > Other milling products of maize not placed on the market for the final consumer — Fumonisins · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Fumonisins (sum of B1 and B2)

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): Baby food containing maize and processed maize-based food for infants and young children [EU:1.6.5]

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: 1.6.5 · Baby food containing maize and processed maize-based food for infants and young children · 200 · The maximum level applies to the dry matter(5) of the product as placed on the market.

Annex I rows, point 1.6.5: Baby food containing maize and processed maize-based food for infants and young children — Fumonisins · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Hydrocyanic acid, including hydrocyanic acid bound in cyanogenic glycosides

Limit 250 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): Unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped linseed not placed on the market for the final consumer [EU:2.3.1]

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: 2.3.1 · Unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped linseed not placed on the market for the final consumer · 250 · The maximum level does not apply to oilseeds for crushing for refined vegetable oil production, provided that the remaining pressed oilseeds are not placed on the market as food. In case the remaining pressed oilseeds are placed on the market as food, the maximum level applies taking into account Article 3(1) and (2).

Annex I rows, point 2.3.1: Unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped linseed not placed on the market for the final consumer — Hydrocyanic acid, including hydrocyanic acid bound in cyanogenic glycosides · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Hydrocyanic acid, including hydrocyanic acid bound in cyanogenic glycosides

Limit 150 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): Whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped linseed placed on the market for the final consumer [EU:2.3.2]

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: 2.3.2 · Whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped linseed placed on the market for the final consumer · 150 · The maximum level does not apply to whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped linseed placed on the market for the final consumer in small quantities where the warning ‘Only to be used for cooking and baking. Do not consume raw!’ appears in the principal field of vision of the label (using the specific font size (11)). The whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped linseed with the warning message shall comply with the maximum level provided for in 2.3.1.

Annex I rows, point 2.3.2: Whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped linseed placed on the market for the final consumer — Hydrocyanic acid, including hydrocyanic acid bound in cyanogenic glycosides · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Hydrocyanic acid, including hydrocyanic acid bound in cyanogenic glycosides

Limit 35 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): Unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped almonds placed on the market for the final consumer [EU:2.3.3]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

From the consolidated text: 2.3.3 · Unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped almonds placed on the market for the final consumer · 35 · The maximum level does not apply to unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped bitter almonds placed on the market for the final consumer in small quantities where the warning ‘Only to be used for cooking and baking. Do not consume raw!’ appears in the principal field of vision of the label (using the specific font size(11)).

Annex I rows, point 2.3.3: Unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped almonds placed on the market for the final consumer — Hydrocyanic acid, including hydrocyanic acid bound in cyanogenic glycosides · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Hydrocyanic acid, including hydrocyanic acid bound in cyanogenic glycosides

Limit 20 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): Unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped apricot kernels placed on the market for the final consumer [EU:2.3.4]

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: 2.3.4 · Unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped apricot kernels placed on the market for the final consumer · 20,0 · The operator who places unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped apricot kernels on the market for the final consumer shall provide upon request from the competent authority evidence of compliance of the marketed product with the maximum level.

Annex I rows, point 2.3.4: Unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped apricot kernels placed on the market for the final consumer — Hydrocyanic acid, including hydrocyanic acid bound in cyanogenic glycosides · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Hydrocyanic acid, including hydrocyanic acid bound in cyanogenic glycosides

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.

  • Food category (contaminant tables): Cassava root (fresh, peeled) [EU:2.3.5]

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: 2.3.5 · Cassava root (fresh, peeled) · 50,0

Annex I rows, point 2.3.5: Cassava root (fresh, peeled) — Hydrocyanic acid, including hydrocyanic acid bound in cyanogenic glycosides · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Hydrocyanic acid, including hydrocyanic acid bound in cyanogenic glycosides

Limit 10 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): Cassava flour and tapioca flour [EU:2.3.6]

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: 2.3.6 · Cassava flour and tapioca flour · 10,0

Annex I rows, point 2.3.6: Cassava flour and tapioca flour — Hydrocyanic acid, including hydrocyanic acid bound in cyanogenic glycosides · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Nitrates

Limit 3500 mg/kg (content basis)

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  • Food category (contaminant tables): Fresh spinach (Spinacia oleracea) [EU:6.1.1]

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: 6.1.1 · Fresh spinach (Spinacia oleracea) · 3 500 · The maximum level does not apply for fresh spinach for processing, which is directly transported in bulk from field to processing plant.

Annex I rows, point 6.1.1: Fresh spinach (Spinacia oleracea) — Nitrates · fetched 2026-10-17

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Nitrates

Limit 2000 mg/kg (content basis)

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  • Food category (contaminant tables): Preserved, deep-frozen or frozen spinach [EU:6.1.2]

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: 6.1.2 · Preserved, deep-frozen or frozen spinach · 2 000

Annex I rows, point 6.1.2: Preserved, deep-frozen or frozen spinach — Nitrates · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Nitrates

Limit 5000 mg/kg (content basis)

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  • Food category (contaminant tables): Lettuce grown under cover, harvested between 1 October and 31 March [EU:6.1.3.1]

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: 6.1.3.1 · Lettuce grown under cover, harvested between 1 October and 31 March · 5 000 · Lettuce grown under cover has to be labelled as such; otherwise the maximum level specified in 6.1.3.2 applies.

Annex I rows, point 6.1.3.1: Fresh lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) except products listed in 6.1.4 > Lettuce grown under cover, harvested between 1 October and 31 March — Nitrates · fetched 2026-10-17

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Nitrates

Limit 4000 mg/kg (content basis)

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  • Food category (contaminant tables): Lettuce grown in the open air, harvested between 1 October and 31 March [EU:6.1.3.2]

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: 6.1.3.2 · Lettuce grown in the open air, harvested between 1 October and 31 March · 4 000

Annex I rows, point 6.1.3.2: Fresh lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) except products listed in 6.1.4 > Lettuce grown in the open air, harvested between 1 October and 31 March — Nitrates · fetched 2026-10-17

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Nitrates

Limit 4000 mg/kg (content basis)

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  • Food category (contaminant tables): Lettuce grown under cover, harvested between 1 April and 30 September [EU:6.1.3.3]

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: 6.1.3.3 · Lettuce grown under cover, harvested between 1 April and 30 September · 4 000 · Lettuce grown under cover has to be labelled as such; otherwise the maximum level specified in 6.1.3.4 applies.

Annex I rows, point 6.1.3.3: Fresh lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) except products listed in 6.1.4 > Lettuce grown under cover, harvested between 1 April and 30 September — Nitrates · fetched 2026-10-17

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Nitrates

Limit 3000 mg/kg (content basis)

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  • Food category (contaminant tables): Lettuce grown in the open air, harvested between 1 April and 30 September [EU:6.1.3.4]

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: 6.1.3.4 · Lettuce grown in the open air, harvested between 1 April and 30 September · 3 000

Annex I rows, point 6.1.3.4: Fresh lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) except products listed in 6.1.4 > Lettuce grown in the open air, harvested between 1 April and 30 September — Nitrates · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Nitrates

Limit 2500 mg/kg (content basis)

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  • Food category (contaminant tables): Lettuce grown under cover [EU:6.1.4.1]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

From the consolidated text: 6.1.4.1 · Lettuce grown under cover · 2 500 · Lettuce grown under cover has to be labelled as such; otherwise the maximum level specified in 6.1.4.2 applies.

Annex I rows, point 6.1.4.1: ‘Iceberg’ type lettuce > Lettuce grown under cover — Nitrates · fetched 2026-10-17

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Nitrates

Limit 2000 mg/kg (content basis)

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  • Food category (contaminant tables): Lettuce grown in the open air [EU:6.1.4.2]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

From the consolidated text: 6.1.4.2 · Lettuce grown in the open air · 2 000

Annex I rows, point 6.1.4.2: ‘Iceberg’ type lettuce > Lettuce grown in the open air — Nitrates · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Ergot sclerotia

    Limit 0.5 g/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Unprocessed rye grains [EU:1.8.1.2]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective
    Repealed

    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: 1.8.1.2 · Unprocessed rye grains · 0,5 0,2 as from 1 July 2025

    Annex I rows, point 1.8.1.2: Unprocessed rye grains — Ergot sclerotia · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Ergot sclerotia

    Limit 0.2 g/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Unprocessed rye grains [EU:1.8.1.2]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 1 Jul 2025

    Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Jul 2025

    The row states this level as from 2025-07-01.

    Source

    From the consolidated text: 1.8.1.2 · Unprocessed rye grains · 0,5 0,2 as from 1 July 2025

    Annex I rows, point 1.8.1.2: Unprocessed rye grains — Ergot sclerotia · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Erucic acid, including erucic acid bound in fat

    Limit 20 g/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Vegetable oils and fats placed on the market for the final consumer or for use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 2.1.2 [EU: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

    From the consolidated text: 2.1.1 · Vegetable oils and fats placed on the market for the final consumer or for use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 2.1.2 · 20,0

    Annex I rows, point 2.1.1: Vegetable oils and fats placed on the market for the final consumer or for use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 2.1.2 — Erucic acid, including erucic acid bound in fat · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Erucic acid, including erucic acid bound in fat

    Limit 50 g/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Camelina oil, mustard oil and borage oil [EU: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

    From the consolidated text: 2.1.2 · Camelina oil, mustard oil and borage oil · 50,0 · With acceptance from the competent authority, the maximum level does not apply to mustard oil locally produced and consumed.

    Annex I rows, point 2.1.2: Camelina oil, mustard oil and borage oil — Erucic acid, including erucic acid bound in fat · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Erucic acid, including erucic acid bound in fat

    Limit 35 g/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Mustard (condiment) [EU: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

    From the consolidated text: 2.1.3 · Mustard (condiment) · 35,0

    Annex I rows, point 2.1.3: Mustard (condiment) — Erucic acid, including erucic acid bound in fat · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Fumonisins (sum of B1 and B2)

    Limit 4000 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Unprocessed maize grains [EU:1.6.1]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source

    From the consolidated text: 1.6.1 · Unprocessed maize grains · 4 000 · Except unprocessed maize grains for which it is evident, e.g. through their 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 placed on the market for first-stage processing (6).

    Annex I rows, point 1.6.1: Unprocessed maize grains — Fumonisins · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Fumonisins (sum of B1 and B2)

    Limit 1000 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Maize placed on the market for the final consumer, milling products of maize placed on the market for the final consumer, maize-based food placed on the market for the final consumer except products listed in 1.6.3 and 1.6.5 [EU:1.6.2]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source

    From the consolidated text: 1.6.2 · Maize placed on the market for the final consumer, milling products of maize placed on the market for the final consumer, maize-based food placed on the market for the final consumer except products listed in 1.6.3 and 1.6.5 · 1 000

    Annex I rows, point 1.6.2: Maize placed on the market for the final consumer, milling products of maize placed on the market for the final consumer, maize-based food placed on the market for the final consumer except products listed in 1.6.3 and 1.6.5 — Fumonisins · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Fumonisins (sum of B1 and B2)

    Limit 800 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Maize-based breakfast cereals and maize-based snacks [EU:1.6.3]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source

    From the consolidated text: 1.6.3 · Maize-based breakfast cereals and maize-based snacks · 800

    Annex I rows, point 1.6.3: Maize-based breakfast cereals and maize-based snacks — Fumonisins · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Fumonisins (sum of B1 and B2)

    Limit 2000 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Maize flour not placed on the market for the final consumer [EU:1.6.4.1]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source

    From the consolidated text: 1.6.4.1 · Maize flour not placed on the market for the final consumer · 2 000 · At least 90 %, measured by weight, of the particles in the milling product have a size ≤ 500 μm.

    Annex I rows, point 1.6.4.1: Milling products of maize not placed on the market for the final consumer > Maize flour not placed on the market for the final consumer — Fumonisins · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Fumonisins (sum of B1 and B2)

    Limit 1400 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Other milling products of maize not placed on the market for the final consumer [EU:1.6.4.2]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source

    From the consolidated text: 1.6.4.2 · Other milling products of maize not placed on the market for the final consumer · 1 400 · Less than 90 %, measured by weight, of the particles in the milling product have a size ≤ 500 μm.

    Annex I rows, point 1.6.4.2: Milling products of maize not placed on the market for the final consumer > Other milling products of maize not placed on the market for the final consumer — Fumonisins · fetched 2026-10-17

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    Fumonisins (sum of B1 and B2)

    Limit 200 µg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Baby food containing maize and processed maize-based food for infants and young children [EU:1.6.5]

    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: 1.6.5 · Baby food containing maize and processed maize-based food for infants and young children · 200 · The maximum level applies to the dry matter(5) of the product as placed on the market.

    Annex I rows, point 1.6.5: Baby food containing maize and processed maize-based food for infants and young children — Fumonisins · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Hydrocyanic acid, including hydrocyanic acid bound in cyanogenic glycosides

    Limit 250 mg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped linseed not placed on the market for the final consumer [EU:2.3.1]

    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: 2.3.1 · Unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped linseed not placed on the market for the final consumer · 250 · The maximum level does not apply to oilseeds for crushing for refined vegetable oil production, provided that the remaining pressed oilseeds are not placed on the market as food. In case the remaining pressed oilseeds are placed on the market as food, the maximum level applies taking into account Article 3(1) and (2).

    Annex I rows, point 2.3.1: Unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped linseed not placed on the market for the final consumer — Hydrocyanic acid, including hydrocyanic acid bound in cyanogenic glycosides · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Hydrocyanic acid, including hydrocyanic acid bound in cyanogenic glycosides

    Limit 150 mg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped linseed placed on the market for the final consumer [EU:2.3.2]

    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: 2.3.2 · Whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped linseed placed on the market for the final consumer · 150 · The maximum level does not apply to whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped linseed placed on the market for the final consumer in small quantities where the warning ‘Only to be used for cooking and baking. Do not consume raw!’ appears in the principal field of vision of the label (using the specific font size (11)). The whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped linseed with the warning message shall comply with the maximum level provided for in 2.3.1.

    Annex I rows, point 2.3.2: Whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped linseed placed on the market for the final consumer — Hydrocyanic acid, including hydrocyanic acid bound in cyanogenic glycosides · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Hydrocyanic acid, including hydrocyanic acid bound in cyanogenic glycosides

    Limit 35 mg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped almonds placed on the market for the final consumer [EU:2.3.3]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source

    From the consolidated text: 2.3.3 · Unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped almonds placed on the market for the final consumer · 35 · The maximum level does not apply to unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped bitter almonds placed on the market for the final consumer in small quantities where the warning ‘Only to be used for cooking and baking. Do not consume raw!’ appears in the principal field of vision of the label (using the specific font size(11)).

    Annex I rows, point 2.3.3: Unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped almonds placed on the market for the final consumer — Hydrocyanic acid, including hydrocyanic acid bound in cyanogenic glycosides · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Hydrocyanic acid, including hydrocyanic acid bound in cyanogenic glycosides

    Limit 20 mg/kg (content basis)

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    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped apricot kernels placed on the market for the final consumer [EU:2.3.4]

    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: 2.3.4 · Unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped apricot kernels placed on the market for the final consumer · 20,0 · The operator who places unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped apricot kernels on the market for the final consumer shall provide upon request from the competent authority evidence of compliance of the marketed product with the maximum level.

    Annex I rows, point 2.3.4: Unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped apricot kernels placed on the market for the final consumer — Hydrocyanic acid, including hydrocyanic acid bound in cyanogenic glycosides · fetched 2026-10-17

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
  • Limit
    Hydrocyanic acid, including hydrocyanic acid bound in cyanogenic glycosides

    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): Cassava root (fresh, peeled) [EU:2.3.5]

    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: 2.3.5 · Cassava root (fresh, peeled) · 50,0

    Annex I rows, point 2.3.5: Cassava root (fresh, peeled) — Hydrocyanic acid, including hydrocyanic acid bound in cyanogenic glycosides · fetched 2026-10-17

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
  • Limit
    Hydrocyanic acid, including hydrocyanic acid bound in cyanogenic glycosides

    Limit 10 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): Cassava flour and tapioca flour [EU:2.3.6]

    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: 2.3.6 · Cassava flour and tapioca flour · 10,0

    Annex I rows, point 2.3.6: Cassava flour and tapioca flour — Hydrocyanic acid, including hydrocyanic acid bound in cyanogenic glycosides · fetched 2026-10-17

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

    Limit 3500 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): Fresh spinach (Spinacia oleracea) [EU:6.1.1]

    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: 6.1.1 · Fresh spinach (Spinacia oleracea) · 3 500 · The maximum level does not apply for fresh spinach for processing, which is directly transported in bulk from field to processing plant.

    Annex I rows, point 6.1.1: Fresh spinach (Spinacia oleracea) — Nitrates · fetched 2026-10-17

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

    Limit 2000 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): Preserved, deep-frozen or frozen spinach [EU:6.1.2]

    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: 6.1.2 · Preserved, deep-frozen or frozen spinach · 2 000

    Annex I rows, point 6.1.2: Preserved, deep-frozen or frozen spinach — Nitrates · fetched 2026-10-17

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

    Limit 5000 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): Lettuce grown under cover, harvested between 1 October and 31 March [EU:6.1.3.1]

    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: 6.1.3.1 · Lettuce grown under cover, harvested between 1 October and 31 March · 5 000 · Lettuce grown under cover has to be labelled as such; otherwise the maximum level specified in 6.1.3.2 applies.

    Annex I rows, point 6.1.3.1: Fresh lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) except products listed in 6.1.4 > Lettuce grown under cover, harvested between 1 October and 31 March — Nitrates · fetched 2026-10-17

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

    Limit 4000 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): Lettuce grown in the open air, harvested between 1 October and 31 March [EU:6.1.3.2]

    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: 6.1.3.2 · Lettuce grown in the open air, harvested between 1 October and 31 March · 4 000

    Annex I rows, point 6.1.3.2: Fresh lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) except products listed in 6.1.4 > Lettuce grown in the open air, harvested between 1 October and 31 March — Nitrates · fetched 2026-10-17

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

    Limit 4000 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): Lettuce grown under cover, harvested between 1 April and 30 September [EU:6.1.3.3]

    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: 6.1.3.3 · Lettuce grown under cover, harvested between 1 April and 30 September · 4 000 · Lettuce grown under cover has to be labelled as such; otherwise the maximum level specified in 6.1.3.4 applies.

    Annex I rows, point 6.1.3.3: Fresh lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) except products listed in 6.1.4 > Lettuce grown under cover, harvested between 1 April and 30 September — Nitrates · fetched 2026-10-17

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

    Limit 3000 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): Lettuce grown in the open air, harvested between 1 April and 30 September [EU:6.1.3.4]

    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: 6.1.3.4 · Lettuce grown in the open air, harvested between 1 April and 30 September · 3 000

    Annex I rows, point 6.1.3.4: Fresh lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) except products listed in 6.1.4 > Lettuce grown in the open air, harvested between 1 April and 30 September — Nitrates · fetched 2026-10-17

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

    Limit 2500 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): Lettuce grown under cover [EU:6.1.4.1]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source

    From the consolidated text: 6.1.4.1 · Lettuce grown under cover · 2 500 · Lettuce grown under cover has to be labelled as such; otherwise the maximum level specified in 6.1.4.2 applies.

    Annex I rows, point 6.1.4.1: ‘Iceberg’ type lettuce > Lettuce grown under cover — Nitrates · fetched 2026-10-17

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

    Limit 2000 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): Lettuce grown in the open air [EU:6.1.4.2]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source

    From the consolidated text: 6.1.4.2 · Lettuce grown in the open air · 2 000

    Annex I rows, point 6.1.4.2: ‘Iceberg’ type lettuce > Lettuce grown in the open air — Nitrates · 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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