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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
Lead (CAS 7439-92-1)

Limit 0.02 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): Drinks for infants and young children placed on the market and labelled as such except products listed in 3.1.24 and 3.1.27 placed on the market as liquid or to be reconstituted following instructions of the manufacturer [EU:3.1.25.1]

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: 3.1.25.1 · placed on the market as liquid or to be reconstituted following instructions of the manufacturer · 0,020 · Including fruit juices. The maximum level applies to the products ready to use.

Annex I rows, point 3.1.25.1: Drinks for infants and young children placed on the market and labelled as such except products listed in 3.1.24 and 3.1.27 > placed on the market as liquid or to be reconstituted following instructions of the manufacturer — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Lead (CAS 7439-92-1)

Limit 0.5 mg/kg (content basis)

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

  • Food category (contaminant tables): Drinks for infants and young children placed on the market and labelled as such except products listed in 3.1.24 and 3.1.27 to be prepared by infusion or decoction [EU:3.1.25.2]

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: 3.1.25.2 · to be prepared by infusion or decoction · 0,50 · The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.

Annex I rows, point 3.1.25.2: Drinks for infants and young children placed on the market and labelled as such except products listed in 3.1.24 and 3.1.27 > to be prepared by infusion or decoction — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Lead (CAS 7439-92-1)

Limit 0.02 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): Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children except products listed in 3.1.25 [EU:3.1.26]

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: 3.1.26 · Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children except products listed in 3.1.25 · 0,020 · The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.

Annex I rows, point 3.1.26: Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children except products listed in 3.1.25 — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Lead (CAS 7439-92-1)

Limit 0.02 mg/kg (content basis)

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

  • Food category (contaminant tables): Food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children placed on the market as powder [EU:3.1.27.1]

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: 3.1.27.1 · placed on the market as powder · 0,020

Annex I rows, point 3.1.27.1: Food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children > placed on the market as powder — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Lead (CAS 7439-92-1)

Limit 0.01 mg/kg (content basis)

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

  • Food category (contaminant tables): Food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children placed on the market as liquid [EU:3.1.27.2]

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: 3.1.27.2 · placed on the market as liquid · 0,010

Annex I rows, point 3.1.27.2: Food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children > placed on the market as liquid — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Lead (CAS 7439-92-1)

Limit 3 mg/kg (content basis)

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

  • Food category (contaminant tables): Food supplements [EU:3.1.28]

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: 3.1.28 · Food supplements · 3,0

Annex I rows, point 3.1.28: Food supplements — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Lead (CAS 7439-92-1)

Limit 0.1 mg/kg (content basis)

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

  • Food category (contaminant tables): Bulb vegetables [EU:3.1.3]

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: 3.1.3 · Bulb vegetables · 0,10 · The maximum level applies to the wet weight. The maximum level applies after washing and separating the edible part.

Limit
Lead (CAS 7439-92-1)

Limit 0.05 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): Fruiting vegetables except products listed in 3.1.4.2 [EU:3.1.4.1]

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: 3.1.4.1 · Fruiting vegetables except products listed in 3.1.4.2 · 0,050

Annex I rows, point 3.1.4.1: Fruiting vegetables > Fruiting vegetables except products listed in 3.1.4.2 — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Lead (CAS 7439-92-1)

Limit 0.1 mg/kg (content basis)

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

  • Food category (contaminant tables): Sweetcorn [EU:3.1.4.2]

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: 3.1.4.2 · Sweetcorn · 0,10

Annex I rows, point 3.1.4.2: Fruiting vegetables > Sweetcorn — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Lead (CAS 7439-92-1)

Limit 0.1 mg/kg (content basis)

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

  • Food category (contaminant tables): Brassica vegetables other than those listed in 3.1.5.2 [EU:3.1.5.1]

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: 3.1.5.1 · Brassica vegetables other than those listed in 3.1.5.2 · 0,10

Annex I rows, point 3.1.5.1: Brassica vegetables > Brassica vegetables other than those listed in 3.1.5.2 — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Lead (CAS 7439-92-1)

Limit 0.3 mg/kg (content basis)

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

  • Food category (contaminant tables): Leafy brassica [EU:3.1.5.2]

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: 3.1.5.2 · Leafy brassica · 0,30

Annex I rows, point 3.1.5.2: Brassica vegetables > Leafy brassica — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limit
Lead (CAS 7439-92-1)

Limit 0.3 mg/kg (content basis)

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

  • Food category (contaminant tables): Leaf vegetables excluding fresh herbs and edible flowers [EU:3.1.6]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

From the consolidated text: 3.1.6 · Leaf vegetables excluding fresh herbs and edible flowers · 0,30 · The maximum level applies to the wet weight. The maximum level applies after washing and separating the edible part.

Annex I rows, point 3.1.6: Leaf vegetables excluding fresh herbs and edible flowers — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Lead (CAS 7439-92-1)

Limit 0.1 mg/kg (content basis)

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

  • Food category (contaminant tables): Legume vegetables [EU:3.1.7]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

From the consolidated text: 3.1.7 · Legume vegetables · 0,10 · The maximum level applies to the wet weight. The maximum level applies after washing and separating the edible part.

Annex I rows, point 3.1.7: Legume vegetables — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Lead (CAS 7439-92-1)

Limit 0.1 mg/kg (content basis)

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

  • Food category (contaminant tables): Stem vegetables [EU:3.1.8]

Depends on: contaminant food category

In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

From the consolidated text: 3.1.8 · Stem vegetables · 0,10 · The maximum level applies to the wet weight. The maximum level applies after washing and separating the edible part.

Limit
Lead (CAS 7439-92-1)

Limit 0.3 mg/kg (content basis)

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

  • Food category (contaminant tables): The following cultivated fungi: Common mushroom (Agaricus bisporus); Oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus); Shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes) [EU:3.1.9.1]

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: 3.1.9.1 · The following cultivated fungi: Common mushroom (Agaricus bisporus); Oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus); Shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes) · 0,30

Annex I rows, point 3.1.9.1: Fungi > The following cultivated fungi: Common mushroom (Agaricus bisporus); Oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus); Shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes) — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Lead (CAS 7439-92-1)

Limit 0.8 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): Wild fungi [EU:3.1.9.2]

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: 3.1.9.2 · Wild fungi · 0,80

Annex I rows, point 3.1.9.2: Fungi > Wild fungi — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Mercury (CAS 7439-97-6)

Limit 0.5 mg/kg (content basis)

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

  • Food category (contaminant tables): Crustaceans, molluscs and muscle meat of fish except species listed in 3.3.1.2 and 3.3.1.3 [EU:3.3.1.1]

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: 3.3.1.1 · Crustaceans, molluscs and muscle meat of fish except species listed in 3.3.1.2 and 3.3.1.3 · 0,50 · For crustaceans, the maximum level applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen, which means, that the cephalothorax of crustaceans is excluded. In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) the maximum level applies to the muscle meat from appendages. In case of Pecten maximus, the maximum level applies to the adductor muscle and gonad only.

Annex I rows, point 3.3.1.1: Fishery products and bivalve molluscs > Crustaceans, molluscs and muscle meat of fish except species listed in 3.3.1.2 and 3.3.1.3 — Mercury · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Mercury (CAS 7439-97-6)

Limit 1 mg/kg (content basis)

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

  • Food category (contaminant tables): Muscle meat of following fish: Axillary seabream (Pagellus acarne); Black scabbardfish (Aphanopus carbo); Blackspot seabream (Pagellus bogaraveo); Bonito (Sarda sarda); Common pandora (Pagellus erythrinus); Escolar (Lepidocybium flavobrunneum); Halibut (Hippoglossus species); Kingklip (Genypterus capensis); Marlin (Makaira species); Megrim (Lepidorhombus species); Oilfish (Ruvettus pretiosus); Orange roughy (Hoplostethus atlanticus); Pink cusk-eel (Genypterus blacodes); Pike (Esox species); Plain bonito (Orcynopsis unicolor); Poor cod (Trisopterus species); Red mullet (Mullus barbatus barbatus); Roundnose grenadier (Coryphaenoides rupestris); Sail fish (Istiophorus species); Silver scabbardfish (Lepidopus caudatus); Snake mackerel (Gempylus serpens); Sturgeon (Acipenser species); Surmullet (Mullus surmuletus); Tuna (Thunnus species, Euthynnus species, Katsuwonus pelamis); Shark (all species); Swordfish (Xiphias gladius) [EU:3.3.1.2]

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: 3.3.1.2 · Muscle meat of following fish: Axillary seabream (Pagellus acarne); Black scabbardfish (Aphanopus carbo); Blackspot seabream (Pagellus bogaraveo); Bonito (Sarda sarda); Common pandora (Pagellus erythrinus); Escolar (Lepidocybium flavobrunneum); Halibut (Hippoglossus species); Kingklip (Genypterus capensis); Marlin (Makaira species); Megrim (Lepidorhombus species); Oilfish (Ruvettus pretiosus); Orange roughy (Hoplostethus atlanticus); Pink cusk-eel (Genypterus blacodes); Pike (Esox species); Plain bonito (Orcynopsis unicolor); Poor cod (Trisopterus species); Red mullet (Mullus barbatus barbatus); Roundnose grenadier (Coryphaenoides rupestris); Sail fish (Istiophorus species); Silver scabbardfish (Lepidopus caudatus); Snake mackerel (Gempylus serpens); Sturgeon (Acipenser species); Surmullet (Mullus surmuletus); Tuna (Thunnus species, Euthynnus species, Katsuwonus pelamis); Shark (all species); Swordfish (Xiphias gladius) · 1,0

Annex I rows, point 3.3.1.2: Fishery products and bivalve molluscs > Muscle meat of following fish: Axillary seabream (Pagellus acarne); Black scabbardfish (Aphanopus carbo); Blackspot seabream (Pagellus bogaraveo); Bonito (Sarda sarda); Common pandora (Pagellus erythrinus); Escolar (Lepidocybium flavobrunneum); Halibut (Hippoglossus species)… — Mercury · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Mercury (CAS 7439-97-6)

Limit 0.3 mg/kg (content basis)

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  • Food category (contaminant tables): Cephalopods; Marine gastropods; Muscle meat of the following fish: Anchovy (Engraulis species); Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma); Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua); Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus); Basa (Pangasius bocourti); Carp (species belonging to the Cyprinidae family); Common dab (Limanda limanda); Mackerel (Scomber species); European flounder (Platichthys flesus); European plaice (Pleuronectes platessa); European sprat (Sprattus sprattus); Mekong giant catfish (Pangasianodon gigas); Pollock (Pollachius pollachius); Saithe (Pollachius virens); Salmon & Trout (Salmo species and Oncorhynchus species, except Salmo trutta); Sardine or Pilchard (Dussumieria species, Sardina species, Sardinella species and Sardinops species); Sole (Solea Solea); Striped catfish (Pangasianodon hypopthalmus); Whiting (Merlangius merlangus) [EU:3.3.1.3]

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: 3.3.1.3 · Cephalopods; Marine gastropods; Muscle meat of the following fish: Anchovy (Engraulis species); Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma); Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua); Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus); Basa (Pangasius bocourti); Carp (species belonging to the Cyprinidae family); Common dab (Limanda limanda); Mackerel (Scomber species); European flounder (Platichthys flesus); European plaice (Pleuronectes platessa); European sprat (Sprattus sprattus); Mekong giant catfish (Pangasianodon gigas); Pollock (Pollachius pollachius); Saithe (Pollachius virens); Salmon & Trout (Salmo species and Oncorhynchus species, except Salmo trutta); Sardine or Pilchard (Dussumieria species, Sardina species, Sardinella species and Sardinops species); Sole (Solea Solea); Striped catfish (Pangasianodon hypopthalmus); Whiting (Merlangius merlangus) · 0,30 · For cephalopods, the maximum level applies to the animal without viscera.

Annex I rows, point 3.3.1.3: Fishery products and bivalve molluscs > Cephalopods; Marine gastropods; Muscle meat of the following fish: Anchovy (Engraulis species); Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma); Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua); Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus); Basa (Pangasius bocourti); Carp (species belonging to the Cyprinidae family)… — Mercury · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Mercury (CAS 7439-97-6)

Limit 0.1 mg/kg (content basis)

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

  • Food category (contaminant tables): Food supplements [EU:3.3.2]

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: 3.3.2 · Food supplements · 0,10

Annex I rows, point 3.3.2: Food supplements — Mercury · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Mercury (CAS 7439-97-6)

Limit 0.1 mg/kg (content basis)

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  • Food category (contaminant tables): Salt [EU:3.3.3]

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: 3.3.3 · Salt · 0,10

Limit
Nickel (Metallic) (CAS 7440-02-0)

Limit 3.5 mg/kg (content basis)

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  • Food category (contaminant tables): Tree nuts except products listed in 3.6.1.2 [EU:3.6.1.1]

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: 3.6.1.1 · Tree nuts except products listed in 3.6.1.2 · 3,5

Annex I rows, point 3.6.1.1: Tree nuts > Tree nuts except products listed in 3.6.1.2 — Nickel · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Nickel (Metallic) (CAS 7440-02-0)

Limit 10 mg/kg (content basis)

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  • Food category (contaminant tables): Chestnuts, pine nuts, walnuts, Brazil nuts, and cashew nuts [EU:3.6.1.2]

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: 3.6.1.2 · Chestnuts, pine nuts, walnuts, Brazil nuts, and cashew nuts · 10

Annex I rows, point 3.6.1.2: Tree nuts > Chestnuts, pine nuts, walnuts, Brazil nuts, and cashew nuts — Nickel · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Nickel (Metallic) (CAS 7440-02-0)

Limit 8 mg/kg (content basis)

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  • Food category (contaminant tables): Sunflower seed [EU:3.6.10.1]

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: 3.6.10.1 · Sunflower seed · 8,0

Annex I rows, point 3.6.10.1: Oilseeds > Sunflower seed — Nickel · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Nickel (Metallic) (CAS 7440-02-0)

Limit 12 mg/kg (content basis)

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  • Food category (contaminant tables): Peanuts [EU:3.6.10.2]

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: 3.6.10.2 · Peanuts · 12

Annex I rows, point 3.6.10.2: Oilseeds > Peanuts — Nickel · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Lead (CAS 7439-92-1)

    Limit 0.02 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): Drinks for infants and young children placed on the market and labelled as such except products listed in 3.1.24 and 3.1.27 placed on the market as liquid or to be reconstituted following instructions of the manufacturer [EU:3.1.25.1]

    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: 3.1.25.1 · placed on the market as liquid or to be reconstituted following instructions of the manufacturer · 0,020 · Including fruit juices. The maximum level applies to the products ready to use.

    Annex I rows, point 3.1.25.1: Drinks for infants and young children placed on the market and labelled as such except products listed in 3.1.24 and 3.1.27 > placed on the market as liquid or to be reconstituted following instructions of the manufacturer — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Lead (CAS 7439-92-1)

    Limit 0.5 mg/kg (content basis)

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

    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Drinks for infants and young children placed on the market and labelled as such except products listed in 3.1.24 and 3.1.27 to be prepared by infusion or decoction [EU:3.1.25.2]

    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: 3.1.25.2 · to be prepared by infusion or decoction · 0,50 · The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.

    Annex I rows, point 3.1.25.2: Drinks for infants and young children placed on the market and labelled as such except products listed in 3.1.24 and 3.1.27 > to be prepared by infusion or decoction — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Lead (CAS 7439-92-1)

    Limit 0.02 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): Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children except products listed in 3.1.25 [EU:3.1.26]

    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: 3.1.26 · Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children except products listed in 3.1.25 · 0,020 · The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.

    Annex I rows, point 3.1.26: Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children except products listed in 3.1.25 — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Lead (CAS 7439-92-1)

    Limit 0.02 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): Food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children placed on the market as powder [EU:3.1.27.1]

    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: 3.1.27.1 · placed on the market as powder · 0,020

    Annex I rows, point 3.1.27.1: Food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children > placed on the market as powder — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Lead (CAS 7439-92-1)

    Limit 0.01 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): Food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children placed on the market as liquid [EU:3.1.27.2]

    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: 3.1.27.2 · placed on the market as liquid · 0,010

    Annex I rows, point 3.1.27.2: Food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children > placed on the market as liquid — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Lead (CAS 7439-92-1)

    Limit 3 mg/kg (content basis)

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

    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Food supplements [EU:3.1.28]

    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: 3.1.28 · Food supplements · 3,0

    Annex I rows, point 3.1.28: Food supplements — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Lead (CAS 7439-92-1)

    Limit 0.1 mg/kg (content basis)

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

    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Bulb vegetables [EU:3.1.3]

    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: 3.1.3 · Bulb vegetables · 0,10 · The maximum level applies to the wet weight. The maximum level applies after washing and separating the edible part.

  • Limit
    Lead (CAS 7439-92-1)

    Limit 0.05 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): Fruiting vegetables except products listed in 3.1.4.2 [EU:3.1.4.1]

    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: 3.1.4.1 · Fruiting vegetables except products listed in 3.1.4.2 · 0,050

    Annex I rows, point 3.1.4.1: Fruiting vegetables > Fruiting vegetables except products listed in 3.1.4.2 — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Lead (CAS 7439-92-1)

    Limit 0.1 mg/kg (content basis)

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

    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Sweetcorn [EU:3.1.4.2]

    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: 3.1.4.2 · Sweetcorn · 0,10

    Annex I rows, point 3.1.4.2: Fruiting vegetables > Sweetcorn — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Lead (CAS 7439-92-1)

    Limit 0.1 mg/kg (content basis)

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

    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Brassica vegetables other than those listed in 3.1.5.2 [EU:3.1.5.1]

    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: 3.1.5.1 · Brassica vegetables other than those listed in 3.1.5.2 · 0,10

    Annex I rows, point 3.1.5.1: Brassica vegetables > Brassica vegetables other than those listed in 3.1.5.2 — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Lead (CAS 7439-92-1)

    Limit 0.3 mg/kg (content basis)

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

    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Leafy brassica [EU:3.1.5.2]

    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: 3.1.5.2 · Leafy brassica · 0,30

    Annex I rows, point 3.1.5.2: Brassica vegetables > Leafy brassica — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Lead (CAS 7439-92-1)

    Limit 0.3 mg/kg (content basis)

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

    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Leaf vegetables excluding fresh herbs and edible flowers [EU:3.1.6]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source

    From the consolidated text: 3.1.6 · Leaf vegetables excluding fresh herbs and edible flowers · 0,30 · The maximum level applies to the wet weight. The maximum level applies after washing and separating the edible part.

    Annex I rows, point 3.1.6: Leaf vegetables excluding fresh herbs and edible flowers — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Lead (CAS 7439-92-1)

    Limit 0.1 mg/kg (content basis)

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

    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Legume vegetables [EU:3.1.7]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source

    From the consolidated text: 3.1.7 · Legume vegetables · 0,10 · The maximum level applies to the wet weight. The maximum level applies after washing and separating the edible part.

    Annex I rows, point 3.1.7: Legume vegetables — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Lead (CAS 7439-92-1)

    Limit 0.1 mg/kg (content basis)

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

    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Stem vegetables [EU:3.1.8]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    In force since 25 May 2023

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

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

    Source

    From the consolidated text: 3.1.8 · Stem vegetables · 0,10 · The maximum level applies to the wet weight. The maximum level applies after washing and separating the edible part.

  • Limit
    Lead (CAS 7439-92-1)

    Limit 0.3 mg/kg (content basis)

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

    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): The following cultivated fungi: Common mushroom (Agaricus bisporus); Oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus); Shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes) [EU:3.1.9.1]

    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: 3.1.9.1 · The following cultivated fungi: Common mushroom (Agaricus bisporus); Oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus); Shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes) · 0,30

    Annex I rows, point 3.1.9.1: Fungi > The following cultivated fungi: Common mushroom (Agaricus bisporus); Oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus); Shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes) — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
  • Limit
    Lead (CAS 7439-92-1)

    Limit 0.8 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): Wild fungi [EU:3.1.9.2]

    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: 3.1.9.2 · Wild fungi · 0,80

    Annex I rows, point 3.1.9.2: Fungi > Wild fungi — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
  • Limit
    Mercury (CAS 7439-97-6)

    Limit 0.5 mg/kg (content basis)

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

    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Crustaceans, molluscs and muscle meat of fish except species listed in 3.3.1.2 and 3.3.1.3 [EU:3.3.1.1]

    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: 3.3.1.1 · Crustaceans, molluscs and muscle meat of fish except species listed in 3.3.1.2 and 3.3.1.3 · 0,50 · For crustaceans, the maximum level applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen, which means, that the cephalothorax of crustaceans is excluded. In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) the maximum level applies to the muscle meat from appendages. In case of Pecten maximus, the maximum level applies to the adductor muscle and gonad only.

    Annex I rows, point 3.3.1.1: Fishery products and bivalve molluscs > Crustaceans, molluscs and muscle meat of fish except species listed in 3.3.1.2 and 3.3.1.3 — Mercury · fetched 2026-10-17

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
  • Limit
    Mercury (CAS 7439-97-6)

    Limit 1 mg/kg (content basis)

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

    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Muscle meat of following fish: Axillary seabream (Pagellus acarne); Black scabbardfish (Aphanopus carbo); Blackspot seabream (Pagellus bogaraveo); Bonito (Sarda sarda); Common pandora (Pagellus erythrinus); Escolar (Lepidocybium flavobrunneum); Halibut (Hippoglossus species); Kingklip (Genypterus capensis); Marlin (Makaira species); Megrim (Lepidorhombus species); Oilfish (Ruvettus pretiosus); Orange roughy (Hoplostethus atlanticus); Pink cusk-eel (Genypterus blacodes); Pike (Esox species); Plain bonito (Orcynopsis unicolor); Poor cod (Trisopterus species); Red mullet (Mullus barbatus barbatus); Roundnose grenadier (Coryphaenoides rupestris); Sail fish (Istiophorus species); Silver scabbardfish (Lepidopus caudatus); Snake mackerel (Gempylus serpens); Sturgeon (Acipenser species); Surmullet (Mullus surmuletus); Tuna (Thunnus species, Euthynnus species, Katsuwonus pelamis); Shark (all species); Swordfish (Xiphias gladius) [EU:3.3.1.2]

    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: 3.3.1.2 · Muscle meat of following fish: Axillary seabream (Pagellus acarne); Black scabbardfish (Aphanopus carbo); Blackspot seabream (Pagellus bogaraveo); Bonito (Sarda sarda); Common pandora (Pagellus erythrinus); Escolar (Lepidocybium flavobrunneum); Halibut (Hippoglossus species); Kingklip (Genypterus capensis); Marlin (Makaira species); Megrim (Lepidorhombus species); Oilfish (Ruvettus pretiosus); Orange roughy (Hoplostethus atlanticus); Pink cusk-eel (Genypterus blacodes); Pike (Esox species); Plain bonito (Orcynopsis unicolor); Poor cod (Trisopterus species); Red mullet (Mullus barbatus barbatus); Roundnose grenadier (Coryphaenoides rupestris); Sail fish (Istiophorus species); Silver scabbardfish (Lepidopus caudatus); Snake mackerel (Gempylus serpens); Sturgeon (Acipenser species); Surmullet (Mullus surmuletus); Tuna (Thunnus species, Euthynnus species, Katsuwonus pelamis); Shark (all species); Swordfish (Xiphias gladius) · 1,0

    Annex I rows, point 3.3.1.2: Fishery products and bivalve molluscs > Muscle meat of following fish: Axillary seabream (Pagellus acarne); Black scabbardfish (Aphanopus carbo); Blackspot seabream (Pagellus bogaraveo); Bonito (Sarda sarda); Common pandora (Pagellus erythrinus); Escolar (Lepidocybium flavobrunneum); Halibut (Hippoglossus species)… — Mercury · fetched 2026-10-17

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
  • Limit
    Mercury (CAS 7439-97-6)

    Limit 0.3 mg/kg (content basis)

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

    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Cephalopods; Marine gastropods; Muscle meat of the following fish: Anchovy (Engraulis species); Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma); Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua); Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus); Basa (Pangasius bocourti); Carp (species belonging to the Cyprinidae family); Common dab (Limanda limanda); Mackerel (Scomber species); European flounder (Platichthys flesus); European plaice (Pleuronectes platessa); European sprat (Sprattus sprattus); Mekong giant catfish (Pangasianodon gigas); Pollock (Pollachius pollachius); Saithe (Pollachius virens); Salmon & Trout (Salmo species and Oncorhynchus species, except Salmo trutta); Sardine or Pilchard (Dussumieria species, Sardina species, Sardinella species and Sardinops species); Sole (Solea Solea); Striped catfish (Pangasianodon hypopthalmus); Whiting (Merlangius merlangus) [EU:3.3.1.3]

    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: 3.3.1.3 · Cephalopods; Marine gastropods; Muscle meat of the following fish: Anchovy (Engraulis species); Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma); Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua); Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus); Basa (Pangasius bocourti); Carp (species belonging to the Cyprinidae family); Common dab (Limanda limanda); Mackerel (Scomber species); European flounder (Platichthys flesus); European plaice (Pleuronectes platessa); European sprat (Sprattus sprattus); Mekong giant catfish (Pangasianodon gigas); Pollock (Pollachius pollachius); Saithe (Pollachius virens); Salmon & Trout (Salmo species and Oncorhynchus species, except Salmo trutta); Sardine or Pilchard (Dussumieria species, Sardina species, Sardinella species and Sardinops species); Sole (Solea Solea); Striped catfish (Pangasianodon hypopthalmus); Whiting (Merlangius merlangus) · 0,30 · For cephalopods, the maximum level applies to the animal without viscera.

    Annex I rows, point 3.3.1.3: Fishery products and bivalve molluscs > Cephalopods; Marine gastropods; Muscle meat of the following fish: Anchovy (Engraulis species); Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma); Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua); Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus); Basa (Pangasius bocourti); Carp (species belonging to the Cyprinidae family)… — Mercury · fetched 2026-10-17

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
  • Limit
    Mercury (CAS 7439-97-6)

    Limit 0.1 mg/kg (content basis)

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

    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Food supplements [EU:3.3.2]

    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: 3.3.2 · Food supplements · 0,10

    Annex I rows, point 3.3.2: Food supplements — Mercury · fetched 2026-10-17

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
  • Limit
    Mercury (CAS 7439-97-6)

    Limit 0.1 mg/kg (content basis)

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

    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Salt [EU:3.3.3]

    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: 3.3.3 · Salt · 0,10

  • Limit
    Nickel (Metallic) (CAS 7440-02-0)

    Limit 3.5 mg/kg (content basis)

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

    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Tree nuts except products listed in 3.6.1.2 [EU:3.6.1.1]

    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: 3.6.1.1 · Tree nuts except products listed in 3.6.1.2 · 3,5

    Annex I rows, point 3.6.1.1: Tree nuts > Tree nuts except products listed in 3.6.1.2 — Nickel · fetched 2026-10-17

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
  • Limit
    Nickel (Metallic) (CAS 7440-02-0)

    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): Chestnuts, pine nuts, walnuts, Brazil nuts, and cashew nuts [EU:3.6.1.2]

    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: 3.6.1.2 · Chestnuts, pine nuts, walnuts, Brazil nuts, and cashew nuts · 10

    Annex I rows, point 3.6.1.2: Tree nuts > Chestnuts, pine nuts, walnuts, Brazil nuts, and cashew nuts — Nickel · fetched 2026-10-17

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
  • Limit
    Nickel (Metallic) (CAS 7440-02-0)

    Limit 8 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): Sunflower seed [EU:3.6.10.1]

    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: 3.6.10.1 · Sunflower seed · 8,0

    Annex I rows, point 3.6.10.1: Oilseeds > Sunflower seed — Nickel · fetched 2026-10-17

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
  • Limit
    Nickel (Metallic) (CAS 7440-02-0)

    Limit 12 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): Peanuts [EU:3.6.10.2]

    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: 3.6.10.2 · Peanuts · 12

    Annex I rows, point 3.6.10.2: Oilseeds > Peanuts — Nickel · 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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