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Home and kitchen goodsMain sourcesfrom 1 Jan 20251 area read · 6 not read yet
Sources read
  • retained food-contact framework (Reg. 1935/2004 as retained)
Not read yet
  • 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
Sources read
  • 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
Not read yet
  • 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.

Sources read
  • 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)
Not read yet
  • 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
Sources read
  • 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
Not read yet
  • 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
Sources read
  • 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)
Not read yet
  • 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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Retained Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffsRegulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)271 rulesIn force from: 1 Mar 2007Industries: Food
Requirement
Applies when
Effective
Source
Limit x 9

9 rules from Retained Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs

Limit 4 pg/g fat (content basis)

Show targets (9 of 9)
  • Food category (contaminant tables): Meat and meat products (excluding edible offal) of the following animals: [GB:5.1]

Depends on: contaminant food category

1 Mar 2007

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)

Foodstuffs
— bovine animals and sheep
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
2,5 pg/g fat
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
4,0 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
40 ng/g fat (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.1: Meat and meat products (excluding edible offal) of the following animals > bovine animals and sheep — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 x 9

9 rules from Retained Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs

Limit 4 pg/g fat (content basis)

Show targets (9 of 9)
  • Food category (contaminant tables): Fat of the following animals: [GB:5.10]

Depends on: contaminant food category

1 Mar 2007

Each rule has its own date; open a target.

Example: Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)

Foodstuffs
— bovine animals and sheep
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
2,5 pg/g fat
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
4,0 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
40 ng/g fat (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.10: Fat of the following animals > bovine animals and sheep — Dioxins and PCBs · 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
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)

Limit 2.5 pg/g fat (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): Mixed animal fats [GB:5.11]

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.

Point
5.11
Foodstuffs
Mixed animal fats
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
1,5 pg/g fat
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
2,50 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
40 ng/g fat (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.11: Mixed animal fats — Dioxins and PCBs · 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
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)

Limit 1.5 pg/g fat (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): Mixed animal fats [GB:5.11]

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.

Point
5.11
Foodstuffs
Mixed animal fats
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
1,5 pg/g fat
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
2,50 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
40 ng/g fat (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.11: Mixed animal fats — Dioxins and PCBs · 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
Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs (PCB28, 52, 101, 138, 153, 180)

Limit 40 ng/g fat (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): Mixed animal fats [GB:5.11]

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.

Point
5.11
Foodstuffs
Mixed animal fats
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
1,5 pg/g fat
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
2,50 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
40 ng/g fat (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.11: Mixed animal fats — Dioxins and PCBs · 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
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)

Limit 1.25 pg/g fat (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 [GB:5.12]

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.

Point
5.12
Foodstuffs
Vegetable oils and fats
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
0,75 pg/g fat
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
1,25 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
40 ng/g fat (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.12: Vegetable oils and fats — Dioxins and PCBs · 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
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)

Limit 0.75 pg/g fat (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 [GB:5.12]

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.

Point
5.12
Foodstuffs
Vegetable oils and fats
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
0,75 pg/g fat
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
1,25 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
40 ng/g fat (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.12: Vegetable oils and fats — Dioxins and PCBs · 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
Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs (PCB28, 52, 101, 138, 153, 180)

Limit 40 ng/g fat (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 [GB:5.12]

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.

Point
5.12
Foodstuffs
Vegetable oils and fats
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
0,75 pg/g fat
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
1,25 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
40 ng/g fat (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.12: Vegetable oils and fats — Dioxins and PCBs · 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
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)

Limit 0.2 pg/g wet weight (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): Foods for infants and young children [GB:5.13]

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.

Point
5.13
Foodstuffs
Foods for infants and young children
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
0,1 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
0,2 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
1,0 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.13: Foods for infants and young children — Dioxins and PCBs · 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
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)

Limit 0.1 pg/g wet weight (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): Foods for infants and young children [GB:5.13]

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.

Point
5.13
Foodstuffs
Foods for infants and young children
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
0,1 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
0,2 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
1,0 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.13: Foods for infants and young children — Dioxins and PCBs · 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
Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs (PCB28, 52, 101, 138, 153, 180)

Limit 1 ng/g wet weight (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): Foods for infants and young children [GB:5.13]

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.

Point
5.13
Foodstuffs
Foods for infants and young children
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
0,1 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
0,2 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
1,0 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.13: Foods for infants and young children — Dioxins and PCBs · 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
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)

Limit 0.5 pg/g wet weight (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): Liver of terrestrial animals referred to in 5.1 with the exception of sheep and derived products thereof [GB:5.2]

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.

Point
5.2
Foodstuffs
Liver of terrestrial animals referred to in 5.1 with the exception of sheep and derived products thereof
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
0,30 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
0,50 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
3,0 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.2: Liver of terrestrial animals referred to in 5.1 with the exception of sheep and derived products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · 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
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)

Limit 0.3 pg/g wet weight (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): Liver of terrestrial animals referred to in 5.1 with the exception of sheep and derived products thereof [GB:5.2]

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.

Point
5.2
Foodstuffs
Liver of terrestrial animals referred to in 5.1 with the exception of sheep and derived products thereof
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
0,30 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
0,50 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
3,0 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.2: Liver of terrestrial animals referred to in 5.1 with the exception of sheep and derived products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · 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
Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs (PCB28, 52, 101, 138, 153, 180)

Limit 3 ng/g wet weight (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): Liver of terrestrial animals referred to in 5.1 with the exception of sheep and derived products thereof [GB:5.2]

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.

Point
5.2
Foodstuffs
Liver of terrestrial animals referred to in 5.1 with the exception of sheep and derived products thereof
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
0,30 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
0,50 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
3,0 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.2: Liver of terrestrial animals referred to in 5.1 with the exception of sheep and derived products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · 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
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)

Limit 6.5 pg/g wet weight (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 fish and fishery products and products thereof, with the exemption of: wild caught eel; wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias); wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water; fish liver and derived products; marine oils; The maximum level for crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages. [GB:5.3]

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.

Point
5.3
Foodstuffs
Muscle meat of fish and fishery products and products thereof, with the exemption of: wild caught eel; wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias); wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water; fish liver and derived products; marine oils; The maximum level for crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages.
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
3,5 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
6,5 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
75 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.3: Muscle meat of fish and fishery products and products thereof, with the exemption of: wild caught eel; wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias); wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water; fish liver and derived products; marine oils… — Dioxins and PCBs · 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
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)

Limit 3.5 pg/g wet weight (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 fish and fishery products and products thereof, with the exemption of: wild caught eel; wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias); wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water; fish liver and derived products; marine oils; The maximum level for crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages. [GB:5.3]

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.

Point
5.3
Foodstuffs
Muscle meat of fish and fishery products and products thereof, with the exemption of: wild caught eel; wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias); wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water; fish liver and derived products; marine oils; The maximum level for crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages.
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
3,5 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
6,5 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
75 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.3: Muscle meat of fish and fishery products and products thereof, with the exemption of: wild caught eel; wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias); wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water; fish liver and derived products; marine oils… — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs (PCB28, 52, 101, 138, 153, 180)

Limit 75 ng/g wet weight (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 fish and fishery products and products thereof, with the exemption of: wild caught eel; wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias); wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water; fish liver and derived products; marine oils; The maximum level for crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages. [GB:5.3]

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.

Point
5.3
Foodstuffs
Muscle meat of fish and fishery products and products thereof, with the exemption of: wild caught eel; wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias); wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water; fish liver and derived products; marine oils; The maximum level for crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages.
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
3,5 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
6,5 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
75 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.3: Muscle meat of fish and fishery products and products thereof, with the exemption of: wild caught eel; wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias); wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water; fish liver and derived products; marine oils… — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)

Limit 6.5 pg/g wet weight (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 wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water, and products thereof [GB:5.4]

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.

Point
5.4
Foodstuffs
Muscle meat of wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water, and products thereof
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
3,5 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
6,5 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
125 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.4: Muscle meat of wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water, and products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)

Limit 3.5 pg/g wet weight (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 wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water, and products thereof [GB:5.4]

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.

Point
5.4
Foodstuffs
Muscle meat of wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water, and products thereof
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
3,5 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
6,5 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
125 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.4: Muscle meat of wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water, and products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs (PCB28, 52, 101, 138, 153, 180)

Limit 125 ng/g wet weight (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 wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water, and products thereof [GB:5.4]

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.

Point
5.4
Foodstuffs
Muscle meat of wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water, and products thereof
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
3,5 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
6,5 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
125 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.4: Muscle meat of wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water, and products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)

Limit 6.5 pg/g wet weight (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 wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and products thereof [GB:5.4a]

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
5.4a
Foodstuffs
Muscle meat of wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and products thereof
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
3,5 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
6,5 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
200 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.4a: Muscle meat of wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)

Limit 3.5 pg/g wet weight (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 wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and products thereof [GB:5.4a]

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
5.4a
Foodstuffs
Muscle meat of wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and products thereof
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
3,5 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
6,5 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
200 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.4a: Muscle meat of wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs (PCB28, 52, 101, 138, 153, 180)

Limit 200 ng/g wet weight (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 wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and products thereof [GB:5.4a]

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
5.4a
Foodstuffs
Muscle meat of wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and products thereof
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
3,5 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
6,5 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
200 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.4a: Muscle meat of wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)

Limit 10 pg/g wet weight (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 wild caught eel (Anguilla anguilla) and products thereof [GB:5.5]

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
5.5
Foodstuffs
Muscle meat of wild caught eel (Anguilla anguilla) and products thereof
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
3,5 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
10,0 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
300 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.5: Muscle meat of wild caught eel (Anguilla anguilla) and products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

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Limit
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)

Limit 3.5 pg/g wet weight (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 wild caught eel (Anguilla anguilla) and products thereof [GB:5.5]

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
5.5
Foodstuffs
Muscle meat of wild caught eel (Anguilla anguilla) and products thereof
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
3,5 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
10,0 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
300 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.5: Muscle meat of wild caught eel (Anguilla anguilla) and products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit x 9

    9 rules from Retained Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs

    Limit 4 pg/g fat (content basis)

    Show targets (9 of 9)
    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Meat and meat products (excluding edible offal) of the following animals: [GB:5.1]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    1 Mar 2007

    Each rule has its own date; open a target.

    Source

    Example: Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)

    Foodstuffs
    — bovine animals and sheep
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    2,5 pg/g fat
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
    4,0 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of 6 listed substances
    40 ng/g fat (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

    Annex rows, point 5.1: Meat and meat products (excluding edible offal) of the following animals > bovine animals and sheep — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit x 9

    9 rules from Retained Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs

    Limit 4 pg/g fat (content basis)

    Show targets (9 of 9)
    Applies when
    • Food category (contaminant tables): Fat of the following animals: [GB:5.10]

    Depends on: contaminant food category

    Effective

    1 Mar 2007

    Each rule has its own date; open a target.

    Source

    Example: Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)

    Foodstuffs
    — bovine animals and sheep
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    2,5 pg/g fat
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
    4,0 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of 6 listed substances
    40 ng/g fat (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

    Annex rows, point 5.10: Fat of the following animals > bovine animals and sheep — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)

    Limit 2.5 pg/g fat (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): Mixed animal fats [GB:5.11]

    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
    Point
    5.11
    Foodstuffs
    Mixed animal fats
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    1,5 pg/g fat
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
    2,50 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of 6 listed substances
    40 ng/g fat (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

    Annex rows, point 5.11: Mixed animal fats — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)

    Limit 1.5 pg/g fat (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): Mixed animal fats [GB:5.11]

    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
    Point
    5.11
    Foodstuffs
    Mixed animal fats
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    1,5 pg/g fat
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
    2,50 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of 6 listed substances
    40 ng/g fat (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

    Annex rows, point 5.11: Mixed animal fats — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs (PCB28, 52, 101, 138, 153, 180)

    Limit 40 ng/g fat (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): Mixed animal fats [GB:5.11]

    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
    Point
    5.11
    Foodstuffs
    Mixed animal fats
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    1,5 pg/g fat
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
    2,50 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of 6 listed substances
    40 ng/g fat (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

    Annex rows, point 5.11: Mixed animal fats — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)

    Limit 1.25 pg/g fat (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 [GB:5.12]

    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
    Point
    5.12
    Foodstuffs
    Vegetable oils and fats
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    0,75 pg/g fat
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
    1,25 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of 6 listed substances
    40 ng/g fat (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

    Annex rows, point 5.12: Vegetable oils and fats — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)

    Limit 0.75 pg/g fat (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 [GB:5.12]

    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
    Point
    5.12
    Foodstuffs
    Vegetable oils and fats
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    0,75 pg/g fat
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
    1,25 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of 6 listed substances
    40 ng/g fat (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

    Annex rows, point 5.12: Vegetable oils and fats — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs (PCB28, 52, 101, 138, 153, 180)

    Limit 40 ng/g fat (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 [GB:5.12]

    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
    Point
    5.12
    Foodstuffs
    Vegetable oils and fats
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    0,75 pg/g fat
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
    1,25 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of 6 listed substances
    40 ng/g fat (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

    Annex rows, point 5.12: Vegetable oils and fats — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)

    Limit 0.2 pg/g wet weight (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): Foods for infants and young children [GB:5.13]

    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
    Point
    5.13
    Foodstuffs
    Foods for infants and young children
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    0,1 pg/g wet weight
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
    0,2 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of 6 listed substances
    1,0 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

    Annex rows, point 5.13: Foods for infants and young children — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

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  • Limit
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)

    Limit 0.1 pg/g wet weight (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): Foods for infants and young children [GB:5.13]

    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
    Point
    5.13
    Foodstuffs
    Foods for infants and young children
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    0,1 pg/g wet weight
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
    0,2 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of 6 listed substances
    1,0 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

    Annex rows, point 5.13: Foods for infants and young children — Dioxins and PCBs · 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
    Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs (PCB28, 52, 101, 138, 153, 180)

    Limit 1 ng/g wet weight (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): Foods for infants and young children [GB:5.13]

    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
    Point
    5.13
    Foodstuffs
    Foods for infants and young children
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    0,1 pg/g wet weight
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
    0,2 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of 6 listed substances
    1,0 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

    Annex rows, point 5.13: Foods for infants and young children — Dioxins and PCBs · 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
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)

    Limit 0.5 pg/g wet weight (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): Liver of terrestrial animals referred to in 5.1 with the exception of sheep and derived products thereof [GB:5.2]

    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
    Point
    5.2
    Foodstuffs
    Liver of terrestrial animals referred to in 5.1 with the exception of sheep and derived products thereof
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    0,30 pg/g wet weight
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
    0,50 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of 6 listed substances
    3,0 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

    Annex rows, point 5.2: Liver of terrestrial animals referred to in 5.1 with the exception of sheep and derived products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · 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
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)

    Limit 0.3 pg/g wet weight (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): Liver of terrestrial animals referred to in 5.1 with the exception of sheep and derived products thereof [GB:5.2]

    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
    Point
    5.2
    Foodstuffs
    Liver of terrestrial animals referred to in 5.1 with the exception of sheep and derived products thereof
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    0,30 pg/g wet weight
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
    0,50 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of 6 listed substances
    3,0 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

    Annex rows, point 5.2: Liver of terrestrial animals referred to in 5.1 with the exception of sheep and derived products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · 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
    Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs (PCB28, 52, 101, 138, 153, 180)

    Limit 3 ng/g wet weight (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): Liver of terrestrial animals referred to in 5.1 with the exception of sheep and derived products thereof [GB:5.2]

    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
    Point
    5.2
    Foodstuffs
    Liver of terrestrial animals referred to in 5.1 with the exception of sheep and derived products thereof
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    0,30 pg/g wet weight
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
    0,50 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of 6 listed substances
    3,0 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

    Annex rows, point 5.2: Liver of terrestrial animals referred to in 5.1 with the exception of sheep and derived products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · 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
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)

    Limit 6.5 pg/g wet weight (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 fish and fishery products and products thereof, with the exemption of: wild caught eel; wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias); wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water; fish liver and derived products; marine oils; The maximum level for crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages. [GB:5.3]

    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
    Point
    5.3
    Foodstuffs
    Muscle meat of fish and fishery products and products thereof, with the exemption of: wild caught eel; wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias); wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water; fish liver and derived products; marine oils; The maximum level for crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages.
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    3,5 pg/g wet weight
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
    6,5 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of 6 listed substances
    75 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

    Annex rows, point 5.3: Muscle meat of fish and fishery products and products thereof, with the exemption of: wild caught eel; wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias); wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water; fish liver and derived products; marine oils… — Dioxins and PCBs · 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
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)

    Limit 3.5 pg/g wet weight (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 fish and fishery products and products thereof, with the exemption of: wild caught eel; wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias); wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water; fish liver and derived products; marine oils; The maximum level for crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages. [GB:5.3]

    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
    Point
    5.3
    Foodstuffs
    Muscle meat of fish and fishery products and products thereof, with the exemption of: wild caught eel; wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias); wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water; fish liver and derived products; marine oils; The maximum level for crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages.
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    3,5 pg/g wet weight
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
    6,5 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of 6 listed substances
    75 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

    Annex rows, point 5.3: Muscle meat of fish and fishery products and products thereof, with the exemption of: wild caught eel; wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias); wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water; fish liver and derived products; marine oils… — Dioxins and PCBs · 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
    Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs (PCB28, 52, 101, 138, 153, 180)

    Limit 75 ng/g wet weight (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 fish and fishery products and products thereof, with the exemption of: wild caught eel; wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias); wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water; fish liver and derived products; marine oils; The maximum level for crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages. [GB:5.3]

    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
    Point
    5.3
    Foodstuffs
    Muscle meat of fish and fishery products and products thereof, with the exemption of: wild caught eel; wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias); wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water; fish liver and derived products; marine oils; The maximum level for crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages.
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    3,5 pg/g wet weight
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
    6,5 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of 6 listed substances
    75 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

    Annex rows, point 5.3: Muscle meat of fish and fishery products and products thereof, with the exemption of: wild caught eel; wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias); wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water; fish liver and derived products; marine oils… — Dioxins and PCBs · 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
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)

    Limit 6.5 pg/g wet weight (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 wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water, and products thereof [GB:5.4]

    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
    Point
    5.4
    Foodstuffs
    Muscle meat of wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water, and products thereof
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    3,5 pg/g wet weight
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
    6,5 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of 6 listed substances
    125 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

    Annex rows, point 5.4: Muscle meat of wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water, and products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · 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
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)

    Limit 3.5 pg/g wet weight (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 wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water, and products thereof [GB:5.4]

    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
    Point
    5.4
    Foodstuffs
    Muscle meat of wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water, and products thereof
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    3,5 pg/g wet weight
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
    6,5 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of 6 listed substances
    125 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

    Annex rows, point 5.4: Muscle meat of wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water, and products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · 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
    Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs (PCB28, 52, 101, 138, 153, 180)

    Limit 125 ng/g wet weight (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 wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water, and products thereof [GB:5.4]

    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
    Point
    5.4
    Foodstuffs
    Muscle meat of wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water, and products thereof
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    3,5 pg/g wet weight
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
    6,5 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of 6 listed substances
    125 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

    Annex rows, point 5.4: Muscle meat of wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water, and products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · 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
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)

    Limit 6.5 pg/g wet weight (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 wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and products thereof [GB:5.4a]

    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
    5.4a
    Foodstuffs
    Muscle meat of wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and products thereof
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    3,5 pg/g wet weight
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
    6,5 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of 6 listed substances
    200 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

    Annex rows, point 5.4a: Muscle meat of wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · 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
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)

    Limit 3.5 pg/g wet weight (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 wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and products thereof [GB:5.4a]

    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
    5.4a
    Foodstuffs
    Muscle meat of wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and products thereof
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    3,5 pg/g wet weight
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
    6,5 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of 6 listed substances
    200 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

    Annex rows, point 5.4a: Muscle meat of wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · 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
    Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs (PCB28, 52, 101, 138, 153, 180)

    Limit 200 ng/g wet weight (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 wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and products thereof [GB:5.4a]

    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
    5.4a
    Foodstuffs
    Muscle meat of wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and products thereof
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    3,5 pg/g wet weight
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
    6,5 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of 6 listed substances
    200 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

    Annex rows, point 5.4a: Muscle meat of wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · 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
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)

    Limit 10 pg/g wet weight (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 wild caught eel (Anguilla anguilla) and products thereof [GB:5.5]

    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
    5.5
    Foodstuffs
    Muscle meat of wild caught eel (Anguilla anguilla) and products thereof
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    3,5 pg/g wet weight
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
    10,0 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of 6 listed substances
    300 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

    Annex rows, point 5.5: Muscle meat of wild caught eel (Anguilla anguilla) and products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · 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
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)

    Limit 3.5 pg/g wet weight (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 wild caught eel (Anguilla anguilla) and products thereof [GB:5.5]

    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
    5.5
    Foodstuffs
    Muscle meat of wild caught eel (Anguilla anguilla) and products thereof
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    3,5 pg/g wet weight
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
    10,0 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of 6 listed substances
    300 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

    Annex rows, point 5.5: Muscle meat of wild caught eel (Anguilla anguilla) and products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · 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)

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