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Home and kitchen goodsMain sourcesfrom 1 Jan 20251 area read · 6 not read yet
- retained food-contact framework (Reg. 1935/2004 as retained)
- GB plastic food-contact rules (retained Reg. 10/2011)
- GB ceramics rules
- UK REACH restrictions
- General Product Safety Regulations 2005
- Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988
- PSTI
Cosmetics and personal careMain sourcesfrom 19 Aug 20263 areas read · 3 not read yet
- retained and amended Reg. 1223/2009 Annexes II to VI and Art. 19 (legislation.gov.uk)
- retained Reg. 1223/2009 Arts. 4 to 13: UK Responsible Person, safety assessment and safety report, product information file, SCPN notification (legislation.gov.uk)
- Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013 (S.I. 2013/1478): labelling language
- Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013 offences, penalties and enforcement powers
- differences between GB and Northern Ireland
- packaging rules, and the SPF and UVA testing approach for sunscreen claims (Recommendation 2006/647/EC)
Packaged food and beveragesMain sourcesfrom 13 Nov 20255 areas read · 9 not read yet
Great Britain food law as revised on legislation.gov.uk up to 13 Nov 2025.
- retained Reg. 1169/2011
- Reg. 1333/2008 and Reg. 178/2002 as amended for Great Britain (legislation.gov.uk)
- Food Information Regulations 2014 (SI 2014/1855)
- contaminants as retained Reg. 1881/2006
- GB food additive list (retained Reg. 1333/2008 Annex II as in force on 2024-06-28, the terms the FSA register preserves)
- GB food additive list changes after 2024-06-28 (Annex II was omitted from the revised legislation from 1 April 2025 by S.I. 2025/361; the FSA Register of Food Additive Authorisations holds later changes, for example the February 2026 steviol glycoside conditions E 960a-c)
- GB Annex III of Reg. 1333/2008 (additives in additives, enzymes, flavourings and nutrients)
- Northern Ireland (EU rules apply under the Windsor Framework)
- Scottish
- Welsh and Northern Irish regulations
- HFSS promotion and placement rules
- front-of-pack traffic-light guidance (voluntary)
- UK GM and claims registers
- import controls (IPAFFS)
Consumer electronics and small appliancesMain sourcesfrom 1 Jan 20257 areas read · 4 not read yet
- UKCA marking and Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regs 2016
- EMC Regs 2016
- Radio Equipment Regs 2017
- RoHS Regs 2012
- WEEE Regs 2013
- PSTI Act 2022 and Security Requirements Regs 2023
- Plugs and Sockets Regs 1994
- GB ecodesign (Ecodesign for Energy-Related Products and Energy Information Regs 2021)
- Northern Ireland EU-rule application
- GB REACH article duty
- producer compliance scheme fees
Batteries, e-bikes and power banksMain sourcesfrom 1 Jan 20254 areas read · 6 not read yet
- Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/890)
- Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles Regulations 1983 and 2015 amendment (250 W, 25 km/h) as made
- General Product Safety Regulations 2005
- power banks and battery chargers as electrical equipment: EMC Regulations 2016, Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016, Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 and WEEE Regulations 2013 (the electronics rules applied to these categories)
- GB lithium battery product-safety rules beyond the GPSR (no battery-specific instrument stored)
- revised consolidated text of SI 1983/1168 (only the text as first made is held, without later amendments)
- Pedal Cycles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1983, Road Vehicles Construction and Use for e-scooters
- Northern Ireland EU battery rule application
- producer compliance scheme fees
- SI 2008/2164 regs. 8 to 25 and SI 2009/890 enforcement, offences and scheme-approval Parts are not covered
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Limit 12 µg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Food category (contaminant tables): Muscle meat of smoked fish and smoked fishery products, excluding fishery products listed in points 6.1.6 and 6.1.7. The maximum level for smoked crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of smoked crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages. [GB:6.1.5]
Depends on: contaminant food category
In force since 1 Sep 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Sep 2014
The row states this level as from 2014-09-01.
- Point
- 6.1.5
- Foodstuffs
- Muscle meat of smoked fish and smoked fishery products, excluding fishery products listed in points 6.1.6 and 6.1.7. The maximum level for smoked crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of smoked crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages.
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 5,0 until 31.8.2014 2,0 as from 1.9.2014
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 30,0 as from 1.9.2012 until 31.8.2014 12,0 as from 1.9.2014 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.5: Muscle meat of smoked fish and smoked fishery products, excluding fishery products listed in points 6.1.6 and 6.1.7. The maximum level for smoked crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of smoked crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages. — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)Limit 5 µg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Food category (contaminant tables): Smoked sprats and canned smoked sprats (Sprattus sprattus); Smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length and canned smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length (Clupea harengus membras); Katsuobushi (dried bonito, Katsuwonus pelamis); bivalve molluscs (fresh, chilled or frozen); heat treated meat and heat treated meat products sold to the final consumer [GB:6.1.6]
Depends on: contaminant food category
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
- Point
- 6.1.6
- Foodstuffs
- Smoked sprats and canned smoked sprats (Sprattus sprattus); Smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length and canned smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length (Clupea harengus membras); Katsuobushi (dried bonito, Katsuwonus pelamis); bivalve molluscs (fresh, chilled or frozen); heat treated meat and heat treated meat products sold to the final consumer
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 5,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 30,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.6: Smoked sprats and canned smoked sprats (Sprattus sprattus); Smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length and canned smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length (Clupea harengus membras); Katsuobushi (dried bonito, Katsuwonus pelamis); bivalve molluscs (fresh, chilled or frozen)… — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)Limit 30 µg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Food category (contaminant tables): Smoked sprats and canned smoked sprats (Sprattus sprattus); Smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length and canned smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length (Clupea harengus membras); Katsuobushi (dried bonito, Katsuwonus pelamis); bivalve molluscs (fresh, chilled or frozen); heat treated meat and heat treated meat products sold to the final consumer [GB:6.1.6]
Depends on: contaminant food category
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
- Point
- 6.1.6
- Foodstuffs
- Smoked sprats and canned smoked sprats (Sprattus sprattus); Smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length and canned smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length (Clupea harengus membras); Katsuobushi (dried bonito, Katsuwonus pelamis); bivalve molluscs (fresh, chilled or frozen); heat treated meat and heat treated meat products sold to the final consumer
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 5,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 30,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.6: Smoked sprats and canned smoked sprats (Sprattus sprattus); Smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length and canned smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length (Clupea harengus membras); Katsuobushi (dried bonito, Katsuwonus pelamis); bivalve molluscs (fresh, chilled or frozen)… — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)Limit 6 µg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Food category (contaminant tables): Bivalve molluscs (smoked) [GB:6.1.7]
Depends on: contaminant food category
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
- Point
- 6.1.7
- Foodstuffs
- Bivalve molluscs (smoked)
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 6,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 35,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.7: Bivalve molluscs (smoked) — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)Limit 35 µg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Food category (contaminant tables): Bivalve molluscs (smoked) [GB:6.1.7]
Depends on: contaminant food category
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
- Point
- 6.1.7
- Foodstuffs
- Bivalve molluscs (smoked)
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 6,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 35,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.7: Bivalve molluscs (smoked) — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)Limit 1 µg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Food category (contaminant tables): Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children [GB:6.1.8]
Depends on: contaminant food category
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
- Point
- 6.1.8
- Foodstuffs
- Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 1,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 1,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.8: Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)Limit 1 µg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Food category (contaminant tables): Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children [GB:6.1.8]
Depends on: contaminant food category
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
- Point
- 6.1.8
- Foodstuffs
- Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 1,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 1,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.8: Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)Limit 1 µg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Food category (contaminant tables): Infant formulae and follow-on formulae, including infant milk and follow-on milk [GB:6.1.9]
Depends on: contaminant food category
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
- Point
- 6.1.9
- Foodstuffs
- Infant formulae and follow-on formulae, including infant milk and follow-on milk
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 1,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 1,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.9: Infant formulae and follow-on formulae, including infant milk and follow-on milk — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)Limit 1 µg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Food category (contaminant tables): Infant formulae and follow-on formulae, including infant milk and follow-on milk [GB:6.1.9]
Depends on: contaminant food category
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
- Point
- 6.1.9
- Foodstuffs
- Infant formulae and follow-on formulae, including infant milk and follow-on milk
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 1,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 1,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.9: Infant formulae and follow-on formulae, including infant milk and follow-on milk — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)Limit 1000 µg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Food category (contaminant tables): Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms placed on the market for the final consumer or for use as an ingredient in food, with the exception of the foods referred to in 4.2.2 and of virgin olive oils [GB:4.2.1]
Depends on: contaminant food category
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
From the official list: 4.2.1 · Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms placed on the market for the final consumer or for use as an ingredient in food, with the exception of the foods referred to in 4.2.2 and of virgin olive oils · 1 000
Annex rows, point 4.2.1: Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms placed on the market for the final consumer or for use as an ingredient in food, with the exception of the foods referred to in 4.2.2 and of virgin olive oils — Glycidyl fatty acid esters, expressed as glycidol · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)Limit 500 µg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Food category (contaminant tables): Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children [GB:4.2.2]
Depends on: contaminant food category
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
From the official list: 4.2.2 · Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children · 500
Annex rows, point 4.2.2: Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children — Glycidyl fatty acid esters, expressed as glycidol · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)Limit 50 µg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Food category (contaminant tables): Infant formula, follow-on formula and foods for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children and young-child formula (powder) [GB:4.2.3]
Depends on: contaminant food category
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
From the official list: 4.2.3 · Infant formula, follow-on formula and foods for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children and young-child formula (powder) · 50
Annex rows, point 4.2.3: Infant formula, follow-on formula and foods for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children and young-child formula (powder) — Glycidyl fatty acid esters, expressed as glycidol · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)Limit 6 µg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Food category (contaminant tables): Infant formula, follow-on formula and foods for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children and young-child formula (liquid) [GB:4.2.4]
Depends on: contaminant food category
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
From the official list: 4.2.4 · Infant formula, follow-on formula and foods for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children and young-child formula (liquid) · 6,0
Annex rows, point 4.2.4: Infant formula, follow-on formula and foods for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children and young-child formula (liquid) — Glycidyl fatty acid esters, expressed as glycidol · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)Limit 0.02 mg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Food category (contaminant tables): Raw milk, heat-treated milk and milk for the manufacture of milk-based products [GB:3.1.1]
Depends on: contaminant food category
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
From the official list: 3.1.1 · Raw milk, heat-treated milk and milk for the manufacture of milk-based products · 0,020
Annex rows, point 3.1.1: Raw milk, heat-treated milk and milk for the manufacture of milk-based products — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)Limit 0.5 mg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Food category (contaminant tables): Crustaceans [GB:3.1.10]
Depends on: contaminant food category
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
From the official list: 3.1.10 · Crustaceans · 0,50
Annex rows, point 3.1.10: Crustaceans — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)Limit 1.5 mg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Food category (contaminant tables): Bivalve molluscs [GB:3.1.11]
Depends on: contaminant food category
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
From the official list: 3.1.11 · Bivalve molluscs · 1,50
Annex rows, point 3.1.11: Bivalve molluscs — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)Limit 0.2 mg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Food category (contaminant tables): Cereals and pulses [GB:3.1.12]
Depends on: contaminant food category
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
From the official list: 3.1.12 · Cereals and pulses · 0,20
Annex rows, point 3.1.12: Cereals and pulses — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)Limit 0.1 mg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Food category (contaminant tables): Vegetables excluding leafy brassica, salsify, leaf vegetables & fresh herbs, fungi, seaweed and fruiting vegetables [GB:3.1.13]
Depends on: contaminant food category
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
From the official list: 3.1.13 · Vegetables excluding leafy brassica, salsify, leaf vegetables & fresh herbs, fungi, seaweed and fruiting vegetables · 0,10
Annex rows, point 3.1.13: Vegetables excluding leafy brassica, salsify, leaf vegetables & fresh herbs, fungi, seaweed and fruiting vegetables — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)Limit 0.3 mg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Food category (contaminant tables): Leafy brassica, salsify, leaf vegetables excluding fresh herbs and the following fungi Agaricus bisporus (common mushroom), Pleurotus ostreatus (Oyster mushroom), Lentinula edodes (Shiitake mushroom) [GB:3.1.14]
Depends on: contaminant food category
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
From the official list: 3.1.14 · Leafy brassica, salsify, leaf vegetables excluding fresh herbs and the following fungi Agaricus bisporus (common mushroom), Pleurotus ostreatus (Oyster mushroom), Lentinula edodes (Shiitake mushroom) · 0,30
Annex rows, point 3.1.14: Leafy brassica, salsify, leaf vegetables excluding fresh herbs and the following fungi Agaricus bisporus (common mushroom), Pleurotus ostreatus (Oyster mushroom), Lentinula edodes (Shiitake mushroom) — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)Limit 0.1 mg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Food category (contaminant tables): Fruiting vegetables [GB:3.1.15]
Depends on: contaminant food category
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
From the official list: sweetcorn · 0,10
Annex rows, point 3.1.15: Fruiting vegetables > sweetcorn — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)Limit 0.05 mg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Food category (contaminant tables): Fruiting vegetables [GB:3.1.15]
Depends on: contaminant food category
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
From the official list: other than sweetcorn · 0,05
Annex rows, point 3.1.15: Fruiting vegetables > other than sweetcorn — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)Limit 0.1 mg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Food category (contaminant tables): Fruit, excluding cranberries, currants, elderberries and strawberry tree fruit [GB:3.1.16]
Depends on: contaminant food category
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
From the official list: 3.1.16 · Fruit, excluding cranberries, currants, elderberries and strawberry tree fruit · 0,10
Annex rows, point 3.1.16: Fruit, excluding cranberries, currants, elderberries and strawberry tree fruit — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)Limit 0.2 mg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Food category (contaminant tables): Cranberries, currants, elderberries and strawberry tree fruit [GB:3.1.17]
Depends on: contaminant food category
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
From the official list: 3.1.17 · Cranberries, currants, elderberries and strawberry tree fruit · 0,20
Annex rows, point 3.1.17: Cranberries, currants, elderberries and strawberry tree fruit — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)Limit 0.1 mg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Food category (contaminant tables): Fats and oils, including milk fat [GB:3.1.18]
Depends on: contaminant food category
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
From the official list: 3.1.18 · Fats and oils, including milk fat · 0,10
Annex rows, point 3.1.18: Fats and oils, including milk fat — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)Limit 0.05 mg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Food category (contaminant tables): Fruit juices, concentrated fruit juices as reconstituted and fruit nectars [GB:3.1.19]
Depends on: contaminant food category
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
From the official list: exclusively from berries and other small fruits · 0,05
Annex rows, point 3.1.19: Fruit juices, concentrated fruit juices as reconstituted and fruit nectars > exclusively from berries and other small fruits — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)- LimitSum of benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene
Limit 12 µg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Applies when
- Food category (contaminant tables): Muscle meat of smoked fish and smoked fishery products, excluding fishery products listed in points 6.1.6 and 6.1.7. The maximum level for smoked crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of smoked crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages. [GB:6.1.5]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
In force since 1 Sep 2014
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Sep 2014
The row states this level as from 2014-09-01.
- Source
- Point
- 6.1.5
- Foodstuffs
- Muscle meat of smoked fish and smoked fishery products, excluding fishery products listed in points 6.1.6 and 6.1.7. The maximum level for smoked crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of smoked crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages.
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 5,0 until 31.8.2014 2,0 as from 1.9.2014
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 30,0 as from 1.9.2012 until 31.8.2014 12,0 as from 1.9.2014 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.5: Muscle meat of smoked fish and smoked fishery products, excluding fishery products listed in points 6.1.6 and 6.1.7. The maximum level for smoked crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of smoked crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages. — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)
- LimitBenzo[a]pyrene (CAS 50-32-8)
Limit 5 µg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Applies when
- Food category (contaminant tables): Smoked sprats and canned smoked sprats (Sprattus sprattus); Smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length and canned smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length (Clupea harengus membras); Katsuobushi (dried bonito, Katsuwonus pelamis); bivalve molluscs (fresh, chilled or frozen); heat treated meat and heat treated meat products sold to the final consumer [GB:6.1.6]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
- Source
- Point
- 6.1.6
- Foodstuffs
- Smoked sprats and canned smoked sprats (Sprattus sprattus); Smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length and canned smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length (Clupea harengus membras); Katsuobushi (dried bonito, Katsuwonus pelamis); bivalve molluscs (fresh, chilled or frozen); heat treated meat and heat treated meat products sold to the final consumer
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 5,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 30,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.6: Smoked sprats and canned smoked sprats (Sprattus sprattus); Smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length and canned smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length (Clupea harengus membras); Katsuobushi (dried bonito, Katsuwonus pelamis); bivalve molluscs (fresh, chilled or frozen)… — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)
- LimitSum of benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene
Limit 30 µg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Applies when
- Food category (contaminant tables): Smoked sprats and canned smoked sprats (Sprattus sprattus); Smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length and canned smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length (Clupea harengus membras); Katsuobushi (dried bonito, Katsuwonus pelamis); bivalve molluscs (fresh, chilled or frozen); heat treated meat and heat treated meat products sold to the final consumer [GB:6.1.6]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
- Source
- Point
- 6.1.6
- Foodstuffs
- Smoked sprats and canned smoked sprats (Sprattus sprattus); Smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length and canned smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length (Clupea harengus membras); Katsuobushi (dried bonito, Katsuwonus pelamis); bivalve molluscs (fresh, chilled or frozen); heat treated meat and heat treated meat products sold to the final consumer
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 5,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 30,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.6: Smoked sprats and canned smoked sprats (Sprattus sprattus); Smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length and canned smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length (Clupea harengus membras); Katsuobushi (dried bonito, Katsuwonus pelamis); bivalve molluscs (fresh, chilled or frozen)… — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)
- LimitBenzo[a]pyrene (CAS 50-32-8)
Limit 6 µg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Applies when
- Food category (contaminant tables): Bivalve molluscs (smoked) [GB:6.1.7]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
- Source
- Point
- 6.1.7
- Foodstuffs
- Bivalve molluscs (smoked)
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 6,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 35,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.7: Bivalve molluscs (smoked) — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)
- LimitSum of benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene
Limit 35 µg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Applies when
- Food category (contaminant tables): Bivalve molluscs (smoked) [GB:6.1.7]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
- Source
- Point
- 6.1.7
- Foodstuffs
- Bivalve molluscs (smoked)
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 6,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 35,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.7: Bivalve molluscs (smoked) — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)
- LimitBenzo[a]pyrene (CAS 50-32-8)
Limit 1 µg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Applies when
- Food category (contaminant tables): Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children [GB:6.1.8]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
- Source
- Point
- 6.1.8
- Foodstuffs
- Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 1,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 1,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.8: Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)
- LimitSum of benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene
Limit 1 µg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Applies when
- Food category (contaminant tables): Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children [GB:6.1.8]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
- Source
- Point
- 6.1.8
- Foodstuffs
- Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 1,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 1,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.8: Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)
- LimitBenzo[a]pyrene (CAS 50-32-8)
Limit 1 µg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Applies when
- Food category (contaminant tables): Infant formulae and follow-on formulae, including infant milk and follow-on milk [GB:6.1.9]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
- Source
- Point
- 6.1.9
- Foodstuffs
- Infant formulae and follow-on formulae, including infant milk and follow-on milk
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 1,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 1,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.9: Infant formulae and follow-on formulae, including infant milk and follow-on milk — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)
- LimitSum of benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene
Limit 1 µg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Applies when
- Food category (contaminant tables): Infant formulae and follow-on formulae, including infant milk and follow-on milk [GB:6.1.9]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
- Source
- Point
- 6.1.9
- Foodstuffs
- Infant formulae and follow-on formulae, including infant milk and follow-on milk
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 1,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 1,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.9: Infant formulae and follow-on formulae, including infant milk and follow-on milk — Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)
- LimitGlycidol (CAS 556-52-5)
Limit 1000 µg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Applies when
- Food category (contaminant tables): Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms placed on the market for the final consumer or for use as an ingredient in food, with the exception of the foods referred to in 4.2.2 and of virgin olive oils [GB:4.2.1]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
- Source
From the official list: 4.2.1 · Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms placed on the market for the final consumer or for use as an ingredient in food, with the exception of the foods referred to in 4.2.2 and of virgin olive oils · 1 000
Annex rows, point 4.2.1: Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms placed on the market for the final consumer or for use as an ingredient in food, with the exception of the foods referred to in 4.2.2 and of virgin olive oils — Glycidyl fatty acid esters, expressed as glycidol · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)
- LimitGlycidol (CAS 556-52-5)
Limit 500 µg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Applies when
- Food category (contaminant tables): Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children [GB:4.2.2]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
- Source
From the official list: 4.2.2 · Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children · 500
Annex rows, point 4.2.2: Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children — Glycidyl fatty acid esters, expressed as glycidol · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)
- LimitGlycidol (CAS 556-52-5)
Limit 50 µg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Applies when
- Food category (contaminant tables): Infant formula, follow-on formula and foods for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children and young-child formula (powder) [GB:4.2.3]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
- Source
From the official list: 4.2.3 · Infant formula, follow-on formula and foods for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children and young-child formula (powder) · 50
Annex rows, point 4.2.3: Infant formula, follow-on formula and foods for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children and young-child formula (powder) — Glycidyl fatty acid esters, expressed as glycidol · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)
- LimitGlycidol (CAS 556-52-5)
Limit 6 µg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Applies when
- Food category (contaminant tables): Infant formula, follow-on formula and foods for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children and young-child formula (liquid) [GB:4.2.4]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
- Source
From the official list: 4.2.4 · Infant formula, follow-on formula and foods for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children and young-child formula (liquid) · 6,0
Annex rows, point 4.2.4: Infant formula, follow-on formula and foods for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children and young-child formula (liquid) — Glycidyl fatty acid esters, expressed as glycidol · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)
- LimitLead (CAS 7439-92-1)
Limit 0.02 mg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Applies when
- Food category (contaminant tables): Raw milk, heat-treated milk and milk for the manufacture of milk-based products [GB:3.1.1]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
- Source
From the official list: 3.1.1 · Raw milk, heat-treated milk and milk for the manufacture of milk-based products · 0,020
Annex rows, point 3.1.1: Raw milk, heat-treated milk and milk for the manufacture of milk-based products — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)
- LimitLead (CAS 7439-92-1)
Limit 0.5 mg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Applies when
- Food category (contaminant tables): Crustaceans [GB:3.1.10]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
- Source
From the official list: 3.1.10 · Crustaceans · 0,50
Annex rows, point 3.1.10: Crustaceans — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)
- LimitLead (CAS 7439-92-1)
Limit 1.5 mg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Applies when
- Food category (contaminant tables): Bivalve molluscs [GB:3.1.11]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
- Source
From the official list: 3.1.11 · Bivalve molluscs · 1,50
Annex rows, point 3.1.11: Bivalve molluscs — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)
- LimitLead (CAS 7439-92-1)
Limit 0.2 mg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Applies when
- Food category (contaminant tables): Cereals and pulses [GB:3.1.12]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
- Source
From the official list: 3.1.12 · Cereals and pulses · 0,20
Annex rows, point 3.1.12: Cereals and pulses — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)
- LimitLead (CAS 7439-92-1)
Limit 0.1 mg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Applies when
- Food category (contaminant tables): Vegetables excluding leafy brassica, salsify, leaf vegetables & fresh herbs, fungi, seaweed and fruiting vegetables [GB:3.1.13]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
- Source
From the official list: 3.1.13 · Vegetables excluding leafy brassica, salsify, leaf vegetables & fresh herbs, fungi, seaweed and fruiting vegetables · 0,10
Annex rows, point 3.1.13: Vegetables excluding leafy brassica, salsify, leaf vegetables & fresh herbs, fungi, seaweed and fruiting vegetables — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)
- LimitLead (CAS 7439-92-1)
Limit 0.3 mg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Applies when
- Food category (contaminant tables): Leafy brassica, salsify, leaf vegetables excluding fresh herbs and the following fungi Agaricus bisporus (common mushroom), Pleurotus ostreatus (Oyster mushroom), Lentinula edodes (Shiitake mushroom) [GB:3.1.14]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
- Source
From the official list: 3.1.14 · Leafy brassica, salsify, leaf vegetables excluding fresh herbs and the following fungi Agaricus bisporus (common mushroom), Pleurotus ostreatus (Oyster mushroom), Lentinula edodes (Shiitake mushroom) · 0,30
Annex rows, point 3.1.14: Leafy brassica, salsify, leaf vegetables excluding fresh herbs and the following fungi Agaricus bisporus (common mushroom), Pleurotus ostreatus (Oyster mushroom), Lentinula edodes (Shiitake mushroom) — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)
- LimitLead (CAS 7439-92-1)
Limit 0.1 mg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Applies when
- Food category (contaminant tables): Fruiting vegetables [GB:3.1.15]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
- Source
From the official list: sweetcorn · 0,10
Annex rows, point 3.1.15: Fruiting vegetables > sweetcorn — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)
- LimitLead (CAS 7439-92-1)
Limit 0.05 mg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Applies when
- Food category (contaminant tables): Fruiting vegetables [GB:3.1.15]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
- Source
From the official list: other than sweetcorn · 0,05
Annex rows, point 3.1.15: Fruiting vegetables > other than sweetcorn — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)
- LimitLead (CAS 7439-92-1)
Limit 0.1 mg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Applies when
- Food category (contaminant tables): Fruit, excluding cranberries, currants, elderberries and strawberry tree fruit [GB:3.1.16]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
- Source
From the official list: 3.1.16 · Fruit, excluding cranberries, currants, elderberries and strawberry tree fruit · 0,10
Annex rows, point 3.1.16: Fruit, excluding cranberries, currants, elderberries and strawberry tree fruit — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)
- LimitLead (CAS 7439-92-1)
Limit 0.2 mg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Applies when
- Food category (contaminant tables): Cranberries, currants, elderberries and strawberry tree fruit [GB:3.1.17]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
- Source
From the official list: 3.1.17 · Cranberries, currants, elderberries and strawberry tree fruit · 0,20
Annex rows, point 3.1.17: Cranberries, currants, elderberries and strawberry tree fruit — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)
- LimitLead (CAS 7439-92-1)
Limit 0.1 mg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Applies when
- Food category (contaminant tables): Fats and oils, including milk fat [GB:3.1.18]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
- Source
From the official list: 3.1.18 · Fats and oils, including milk fat · 0,10
Annex rows, point 3.1.18: Fats and oils, including milk fat — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)
- LimitLead (CAS 7439-92-1)
Limit 0.05 mg/kg (content basis)
Official text, current to 31 Dec 2020. legislation.gov.uk revised version from 2020-12-31 with no later changes recorded, so it is the current GB text; legislation.gov.uk has no assimilated version of Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
- Applies when
- Food category (contaminant tables): Fruit juices, concentrated fruit juices as reconstituted and fruit nectars [GB:3.1.19]
Depends on: contaminant food category
- Effective
In force since 1 Mar 2007
Applies to products placed on the market on or after 1 Mar 2007
Art. 12: applies from 1 March 2007; level changes dated in the row are applied as written.
- Source
From the official list: exclusively from berries and other small fruits · 0,05
Annex rows, point 3.1.19: Fruit juices, concentrated fruit juices as reconstituted and fruit nectars > exclusively from berries and other small fruits — Lead · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)
Categories
Categories with rules
The product categories with the most rules here, sub-categories included.
Smaller groups, fewer than 146 rules each
Sources
Sources
Where the rules come from, and when we last checked each source.
- The Batteries and Accumulators (Placing on the Market) Regulations 2008 (SI 2008/2164), latest revised, full XML(opens in a new tab)legislation.gov.uk (National Archives) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- The Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles (Amendment) Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/24), as made(opens in a new tab)legislation.gov.uk (National Archives) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- The Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles Regulations 1983 (SI 1983/1168), as made(opens in a new tab)legislation.gov.uk (National Archives) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- The Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 (SI 2016/1101), full XML(opens in a new tab)legislation.gov.uk (National Archives) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- The Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016 (SI 2016/1091), full XML(opens in a new tab)legislation.gov.uk (National Archives) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
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- The General Product Safety Regulations 2005 (SI 2005/1803), full XML(opens in a new tab)legislation.gov.uk (National Archives) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- OPSS product safety alerts, reports and recalls(opens in a new tab)Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · Enforcement feed (JSON)Updates: dailyLast checked: Not checked yet
- The Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994 (SI 1994/1768), full XML(opens in a new tab)legislation.gov.uk (National Archives) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022 (c. 46), full XML(opens in a new tab)legislation.gov.uk (National Archives) · Statute (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- The Product Security (Security Requirements for Relevant Connectable Products) Regulations 2023 (SI 2023/1007), full XML(opens in a new tab)legislation.gov.uk (National Archives) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017 (SI 2017/1206), full XML(opens in a new tab)legislation.gov.uk (National Archives) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- UK REACH restrictions (GB list)(opens in a new tab)HSE / GOV.UK · Official list (JSON)Updates: on changeLast checked: Not checked yet
- Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 as retained in GB (food information to consumers), revised version, legislation.gov.uk(opens in a new tab)The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked · 3 versions kept
- Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as retained and applying in the UK (legislation.gov.uk eur/2009/1223), with Annexes I-X(opens in a new tab)The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked · 2 versions kept
- Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 on food additives as retained in GB, revised version, legislation.gov.uk(opens in a new tab)The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked · 3 versions kept
- Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 Annex II (domestic list of food additives) as retained in GB, point in time 2024-06-28, legislation.gov.uk(opens in a new tab)The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk) · Regulation (XML)Updates: staticLast checked: Checked
- Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 general food law as retained in GB, revised version, legislation.gov.uk(opens in a new tab)The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked · 3 versions kept
- Commission Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 on maximum levels for contaminants as retained in GB, revised version, legislation.gov.uk(opens in a new tab)The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked · 4 versions kept
- Assimilated Regulation (EC) 1935/2004 (retained food-contact rules)(opens in a new tab)legislation.gov.uk (National Archives) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked · 2 versions kept
- The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012 (SI 2012/3032), full XML(opens in a new tab)legislation.gov.uk (National Archives) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- The Cosmetic Products Enforcement Regulations 2013 (SI 2013/1478), revised version(opens in a new tab)The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- The Food Information Regulations 2014 (SI 2014/1855), revised version(opens in a new tab)The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked · 3 versions kept
- GOV.UK guidance: Using the UKCA marking (HTML)(opens in a new tab)UK Government (GOV.UK) · Guidance (web page)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- The Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009 (SI 2009/890), full XML(opens in a new tab)legislation.gov.uk (National Archives) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
- The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013 (SI 2013/3113), full XML(opens in a new tab)legislation.gov.uk (National Archives) · Regulation (XML)Updates: on changeLast checked: Checked
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