CAS 50-32-8
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025; Packaged food and beverages: 7 Oct 2026; Consumer electronics and small appliances: 1 Jan 2025; Batteries, e-bikes and power banks: 1 Oct 2026), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (NSRL (µg/day): 0.06). In force since 1 Jul 1988.
- Chemical
- Benzo[a]pyrene
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
- CAS No.
- 50-32-8
- Date listed
- 1 Jul 1987
- NSRL or MADL (µg/day)
- 0.06
Prop 65 list row: Benzo[a]pyrene · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025; Batteries, e-bikes and power banks: 16 Sep 2023), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: not covered; Consumer electronics and small appliances: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
For Children's dinnerware and Children's cups and bottles: Limit 0.5 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 27 Dec 2015.
“Toys, including activity toys, and childcare articles, shall not be placed on the market, if any of their rubber or plastic components that come into direct as well as prolonged or short-term repetitive contact with the human skin or the oral cavity, under normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions of use, contain more than 0,5 mg/kg”
Limit 1 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 2 Nov 2020.
“Benz[e]acephenanthrylene 601-034-00-4 205-99-2 205-911-9 1 mg/kg”
For Utensils and gadgets, Dinnerware and Drinkware, except Children's dinnerware and Children's cups and bottles: Limit 1 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 27 Dec 2015.
“Articles shall not be placed on the market for supply to the general public, if any of their rubber or plastic components that come into direct as well as prolonged or short-term repetitive contact with the human skin or the oral cavity, under normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions of use, contain more than 1 mg/kg (0,0001 % by weight of this component) of any of the listed PAHs.”
For Cosmetics and personal care: Banned. In force since 11 Jul 2013.
From the consolidated text: Benzo[def]chrysene (benzo[a]pyrene) · 50-32-8 · 200-028-5
Annex II entry 612 · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)Show 18 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
- Point
- 5.1.1
- Foodstuffs
- Banana chips
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 2,0
- Sum of PAHs (µg/kg)
- 20,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b) fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex I rows, point 5.1.1: Banana chips — Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "Except cardamom and smoked Capsicum spp. The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.".
- Point
- 5.1.10
- Foodstuffs
- Dried spices
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Sum of PAHs (µg/kg)
- 50,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b) fluoranthene and chrysene)
- Remarks
- Except cardamom and smoked Capsicum spp. The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.
Annex I rows, point 5.1.10: Dried spices — Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "Except cocoa butter and coconut oil. This maximum level applies to vegetable oils used as an ingredient in food supplements.".
- Point
- 5.1.11
- Foodstuffs
- Oils and fats placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 2,0
- Sum of PAHs (µg/kg)
- 10,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b) fluoranthene and chrysene)
- Remarks
- Except cocoa butter and coconut oil. This maximum level applies to vegetable oils used as an ingredient in food supplements.
Annex I rows, point 5.1.11: Oils and fats placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food — Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
- Point
- 5.1.12
- Foodstuffs
- Coconut oil placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 2,0
- Sum of PAHs (µg/kg)
- 20,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b) fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex I rows, point 5.1.12: Coconut oil placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food — Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
- Point
- 5.1.13.1
- Foodstuffs
- placed on the market as powder
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 1,0
- Sum of PAHs (µg/kg)
- 1,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b) fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex I rows, point 5.1.13.1: Infant formulae, follow-on formulae and young-child formulae > placed on the market as powder — Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
- Point
- 5.1.13.2
- Foodstuffs
- placed on the market as liquid
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 1,0
- Sum of PAHs (µg/kg)
- 1,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b) fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex I rows, point 5.1.13.2: Infant formulae, follow-on formulae and young-child formulae > placed on the market as liquid — Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.".
- Point
- 5.1.14
- Foodstuffs
- Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 1,0
- Sum of PAHs (µg/kg)
- 1,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b) fluoranthene and chrysene)
- Remarks
- The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.
Annex I rows, point 5.1.14: Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children — Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
- Point
- 5.1.15.1
- Foodstuffs
- placed on the market as powder
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 1,0
- Sum of PAHs (µg/kg)
- 1,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b) fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex I rows, point 5.1.15.1: Food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children > placed on the market as powder — Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
- Point
- 5.1.15.2
- Foodstuffs
- placed on the market as liquid
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 1,0
- Sum of PAHs (µg/kg)
- 1,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b) fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex I rows, point 5.1.15.2: Food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children > placed on the market as liquid — Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "The maximum level does not apply to food supplements containing vegetable oils. For vegetable oils used as an ingredient in food supplements, see point 5.1.11.".
- Point
- 5.1.16
- Foodstuffs
- Food supplements containing botanicals and their preparations; Food supplements containing propolis, royal jelly, spirulina or their preparations
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Sum of PAHs (µg/kg)
- 50,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b) fluoranthene and chrysene)
- Remarks
- The maximum level does not apply to food supplements containing vegetable oils. For vegetable oils used as an ingredient in food supplements, see point 5.1.11.
Annex I rows, point 5.1.16: Food supplements containing botanicals and their preparations; Food supplements containing propolis, royal jelly, spirulina or their preparations — Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "The preparation of beverages refers to the use of powders that are finely ground and are stirred into drinks. Except instant or soluble coffee.".
- Point
- 5.1.2
- Foodstuffs
- Powders of food of plant origin for the preparation of beverages except products listed in 5.1.4 and 5.1.5
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Sum of PAHs (µg/kg)
- 50,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b) fluoranthene and chrysene)
- Remarks
- The preparation of beverages refers to the use of powders that are finely ground and are stirred into drinks. Except instant or soluble coffee.
Annex I rows, point 5.1.2: Powders of food of plant origin for the preparation of beverages except products listed in 5.1.4 and 5.1.5 — Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.".
- Point
- 5.1.3
- Foodstuffs
- Dried herbs
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Sum of PAHs (µg/kg)
- 50,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b) fluoranthene and chrysene)
- Remarks
- The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.
Annex I rows, point 5.1.3: Dried herbs — Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5 µg/kg fat (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "Including cocoa butter.".
- Point
- 5.1.4
- Foodstuffs
- Cocoa beans and derived products except products listed in 5.1.5
- Benzo(a)pyrene
- 5,0 μg/kg fat
- Sum of PAHs
- 30,0 μg/kg fat (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b) fluoranthene and chrysene)
- Remarks
- Including cocoa butter.
Annex I rows, point 5.1.4: Cocoa beans and derived products except products listed in 5.1.5 — Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 3 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "Cocoa fibre is a specific cocoa product produced from the shell of the cocoa bean and contains higher levels of PAHs than the cocoa products produced from the cocoa nibs. The cocoa fibre and derived products are intermediate products in the production chain and are used as an ingredient in the".
- Point
- 5.1.5
- Foodstuffs
- Cocoa fibre and products derived from cocoa fibre intended for use as an ingredient in food
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 3,0
- Sum of PAHs (µg/kg)
- 15,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b) fluoranthene and chrysene)
- Remarks
- Cocoa fibre is a specific cocoa product produced from the shell of the cocoa bean and contains higher levels of PAHs than the cocoa products produced from the cocoa nibs. The cocoa fibre and derived products are intermediate products in the production chain and are used as an ingredient in the preparation of low calorie, high fibre food.
Annex I rows, point 5.1.5: Cocoa fibre and products derived from cocoa fibre intended for use as an ingredient in food — Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
- Point
- 5.1.6
- Foodstuffs
- Smoked meat and smoked meat products
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 2,0
- Sum of PAHs (µg/kg)
- 12,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b) fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex I rows, point 5.1.6: Smoked meat and smoked meat products — Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "In case of fish, the maximum level applies to muscle meat of fish. Where fish are intended to be eaten whole, the maximum level applies to the whole fish. The maximum level for smoked crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen, that means, that the cephalothorax of crustaceans".
- Point
- 5.1.7
- Foodstuffs
- Smoked fishery products except products listed in 5.1.8
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 2,0
- Sum of PAHs (µg/kg)
- 12,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b) fluoranthene and chrysene)
- Remarks
- In case of fish, the maximum level applies to muscle meat of fish. Where fish are intended to be eaten whole, the maximum level applies to the whole fish. The maximum level for smoked crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen, that means, that the cephalothorax of crustaceans is excluded. In case of smoked crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages.
Annex I rows, point 5.1.7: Smoked fishery products except products listed in 5.1.8 — Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "Where fish are intended to be eaten whole, the maximum level applies to the whole fish. Meat and meat products that have undergone a heat treatment potentially resulting in formation of PAH, i.e. only grilling and barbecuing. For the canned products, the maximum level applies to the whole content".
- Point
- 5.1.8
- 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 placed on the market for the final consumer
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 5,0
- Sum of PAHs (µg/kg)
- 30,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b) fluoranthene and chrysene)
- Remarks
- Where fish are intended to be eaten whole, the maximum level applies to the whole fish. Meat and meat products that have undergone a heat treatment potentially resulting in formation of PAH, i.e. only grilling and barbecuing. For the canned products, the maximum level applies to the whole content of the can. As regards the maximum level for the whole composite product, Article 3(1), point (c) and Article 3(2) apply.
Annex I rows, point 5.1.8: 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)… — Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 6 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
- Point
- 5.1.9
- Foodstuffs
- Smoked bivalve molluscs
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 6,0
- Sum of PAHs (µg/kg)
- 35,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b) fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex I rows, point 5.1.9: Smoked bivalve molluscs — Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Cosmetics and personal care: Banned. In force, start date unknown.
From the official list: Benzo[def]chrysene (benzo[a]pyrene) · 50-32-8 · 200-028-5
Annex II entry 612 · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 6.1.1
- Foodstuffs
- Oils and fats (excluding cocoa butter and coconut oil) intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in food
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 2,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 10,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.1: Oils and fats (excluding cocoa butter and coconut oil) intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in food — 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 6.1.10
- Foodstuffs
- Dietary foods for special medical purposes intended specifically for infants
- 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 6.1.10: Dietary foods for special medical purposes intended specifically for infants — 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 3 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 6.1.11
- Foodstuffs
- Cocoa fibre and products derived from cocoa fibre, intended for use as an ingredient in food
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 3,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 15,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.11: Cocoa fibre and products derived from cocoa fibre, intended for use as an ingredient in food — 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)Show 15 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 6.1.12
- Foodstuffs
- Banana chips
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 2,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 20,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.12: Banana chips — 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 6.1.13
- Foodstuffs
- Food supplements containing botanicals and their preparations; Food supplements containing propolis, royal jelly, spirulina or their preparations
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 50,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.13: Food supplements containing botanicals and their preparations; Food supplements containing propolis, royal jelly, spirulina or their preparations — 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 6.1.14
- Foodstuffs
- Dried herbs
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 50,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.14: Dried herbs — 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 6.1.15
- Foodstuffs
- Dried spices with the exception of cardamon and smoked Capsicum spp.
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 50,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.15: Dried spices with the exception of cardamon and smoked Capsicum spp. — 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 6.1.16
- Foodstuffs
- Powders of food of plant origin for the preparation of beverages with the exception of the products referred to in 6.1.2 and 6.1.11
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 50,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.16: Powders of food of plant origin for the preparation of beverages with the exception of the products referred to in 6.1.2 and 6.1.11 — 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5 µg/kg fat (content basis). In force since 1 Apr 2013.
- Point
- 6.1.2
- Foodstuffs
- Cocoa beans and derived products with the exception of the products referred to in point 6.1.11
- Benzo(a)pyrene
- 5,0 μg/kg fat as from 1.4.2013
- Sum of 4 listed substances
- 35,0 μg/kg fat as from 1.4.2013 until 31.3.2015 30,0 μg/kg fat as from 1.4.2015 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.2: Cocoa beans and derived products with the exception of the products referred to in point 6.1.11 — 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 6.1.3
- Foodstuffs
- Coconut oil intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in food
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 2,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 20,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.3: Coconut oil intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in food — 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5 µg/kg (content basis). Repealed.
- Point
- 6.1.4
- Foodstuffs
- Smoked meat and smoked meat products
- 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 6.1.4: Smoked meat and smoked meat products — 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Sep 2014.
- Point
- 6.1.4
- Foodstuffs
- Smoked meat and smoked meat products
- 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 6.1.4: Smoked meat and smoked meat products — 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5 µg/kg (content basis). Repealed.
- 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Sep 2014.
- 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 6 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- 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)We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 12 Jul 2024; Packaged food and beverages: 1 Apr 2026; Consumer electronics and small appliances: 3 Sep 2026; Batteries, e-bikes and power banks: 1 Sep 2026), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
For Cosmetics and personal care: Banned. In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
From the official list: 벤조[a]피렌 · 50-32-8
Schedule 1 벤조[a]피렌 · fetched 2026-10-09
Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 화장품 안전기준 등에 관한 규정 별표 1, 별표 2, 제6조(opens in a new tab)- Status
- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025; Packaged food and beverages: 7 Oct 2026; Consumer electronics and small appliances: 1 Jan 2025; Batteries, e-bikes and power banks: 1 Oct 2026), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
- Status
- Warning required
- Requirement, dates and source
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (NSRL (µg/day): 0.06). In force since 1 Jul 1988.
- Chemical
- Benzo[a]pyrene
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
- CAS No.
- 50-32-8
- Date listed
- 1 Jul 1987
- NSRL or MADL (µg/day)
- 0.06
Prop 65 list row: Benzo[a]pyrene · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
- Status
- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
- Status
- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
- Status
- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
- Status
- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
- Status
- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
- Status
- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
- Status
- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
- Status
- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025; Batteries, e-bikes and power banks: 16 Sep 2023), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
- Status
- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: not covered; Consumer electronics and small appliances: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
- Status
- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
- Status
- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
- Status
- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 1 Jan 2025), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
- Status
- Banned
- Requirement, dates and source
For Children's dinnerware and Children's cups and bottles: Limit 0.5 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 27 Dec 2015.
“Toys, including activity toys, and childcare articles, shall not be placed on the market, if any of their rubber or plastic components that come into direct as well as prolonged or short-term repetitive contact with the human skin or the oral cavity, under normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions of use, contain more than 0,5 mg/kg”
Annex XVII entry 50 para 6 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab) Limit 1 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 2 Nov 2020.
“Benz[e]acephenanthrylene 601-034-00-4 205-99-2 205-911-9 1 mg/kg”
Annex XVII entry 72 Appendix 12 (PAH) (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab) For Utensils and gadgets, Dinnerware and Drinkware, except Children's dinnerware and Children's cups and bottles: Limit 1 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 27 Dec 2015.
“Articles shall not be placed on the market for supply to the general public, if any of their rubber or plastic components that come into direct as well as prolonged or short-term repetitive contact with the human skin or the oral cavity, under normal or reasonably foreseeable conditions of use, contain more than 1 mg/kg (0,0001 % by weight of this component) of any of the listed PAHs.”
Annex XVII entry 50 para 5 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab) For Cosmetics and personal care: Banned. In force since 11 Jul 2013.
From the consolidated text: Benzo[def]chrysene (benzo[a]pyrene) · 50-32-8 · 200-028-5
Annex II entry 612 · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)Show 18 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
- Point
- 5.1.1
- Foodstuffs
- Banana chips
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 2,0
- Sum of PAHs (µg/kg)
- 20,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b) fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex I rows, point 5.1.1: Banana chips — Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "Except cardamom and smoked Capsicum spp. The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.".
- Point
- 5.1.10
- Foodstuffs
- Dried spices
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Sum of PAHs (µg/kg)
- 50,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b) fluoranthene and chrysene)
- Remarks
- Except cardamom and smoked Capsicum spp. The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.
Annex I rows, point 5.1.10: Dried spices — Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "Except cocoa butter and coconut oil. This maximum level applies to vegetable oils used as an ingredient in food supplements.".
- Point
- 5.1.11
- Foodstuffs
- Oils and fats placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 2,0
- Sum of PAHs (µg/kg)
- 10,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b) fluoranthene and chrysene)
- Remarks
- Except cocoa butter and coconut oil. This maximum level applies to vegetable oils used as an ingredient in food supplements.
Annex I rows, point 5.1.11: Oils and fats placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food — Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
- Point
- 5.1.12
- Foodstuffs
- Coconut oil placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 2,0
- Sum of PAHs (µg/kg)
- 20,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b) fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex I rows, point 5.1.12: Coconut oil placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food — Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
- Point
- 5.1.13.1
- Foodstuffs
- placed on the market as powder
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 1,0
- Sum of PAHs (µg/kg)
- 1,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b) fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex I rows, point 5.1.13.1: Infant formulae, follow-on formulae and young-child formulae > placed on the market as powder — Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
- Point
- 5.1.13.2
- Foodstuffs
- placed on the market as liquid
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 1,0
- Sum of PAHs (µg/kg)
- 1,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b) fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex I rows, point 5.1.13.2: Infant formulae, follow-on formulae and young-child formulae > placed on the market as liquid — Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.".
- Point
- 5.1.14
- Foodstuffs
- Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 1,0
- Sum of PAHs (µg/kg)
- 1,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b) fluoranthene and chrysene)
- Remarks
- The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.
Annex I rows, point 5.1.14: Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children — Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
- Point
- 5.1.15.1
- Foodstuffs
- placed on the market as powder
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 1,0
- Sum of PAHs (µg/kg)
- 1,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b) fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex I rows, point 5.1.15.1: Food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children > placed on the market as powder — Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
- Point
- 5.1.15.2
- Foodstuffs
- placed on the market as liquid
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 1,0
- Sum of PAHs (µg/kg)
- 1,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b) fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex I rows, point 5.1.15.2: Food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children > placed on the market as liquid — Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "The maximum level does not apply to food supplements containing vegetable oils. For vegetable oils used as an ingredient in food supplements, see point 5.1.11.".
- Point
- 5.1.16
- Foodstuffs
- Food supplements containing botanicals and their preparations; Food supplements containing propolis, royal jelly, spirulina or their preparations
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Sum of PAHs (µg/kg)
- 50,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b) fluoranthene and chrysene)
- Remarks
- The maximum level does not apply to food supplements containing vegetable oils. For vegetable oils used as an ingredient in food supplements, see point 5.1.11.
Annex I rows, point 5.1.16: Food supplements containing botanicals and their preparations; Food supplements containing propolis, royal jelly, spirulina or their preparations — Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "The preparation of beverages refers to the use of powders that are finely ground and are stirred into drinks. Except instant or soluble coffee.".
- Point
- 5.1.2
- Foodstuffs
- Powders of food of plant origin for the preparation of beverages except products listed in 5.1.4 and 5.1.5
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Sum of PAHs (µg/kg)
- 50,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b) fluoranthene and chrysene)
- Remarks
- The preparation of beverages refers to the use of powders that are finely ground and are stirred into drinks. Except instant or soluble coffee.
Annex I rows, point 5.1.2: Powders of food of plant origin for the preparation of beverages except products listed in 5.1.4 and 5.1.5 — Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.".
- Point
- 5.1.3
- Foodstuffs
- Dried herbs
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Sum of PAHs (µg/kg)
- 50,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b) fluoranthene and chrysene)
- Remarks
- The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.
Annex I rows, point 5.1.3: Dried herbs — Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5 µg/kg fat (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "Including cocoa butter.".
- Point
- 5.1.4
- Foodstuffs
- Cocoa beans and derived products except products listed in 5.1.5
- Benzo(a)pyrene
- 5,0 μg/kg fat
- Sum of PAHs
- 30,0 μg/kg fat (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b) fluoranthene and chrysene)
- Remarks
- Including cocoa butter.
Annex I rows, point 5.1.4: Cocoa beans and derived products except products listed in 5.1.5 — Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 3 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "Cocoa fibre is a specific cocoa product produced from the shell of the cocoa bean and contains higher levels of PAHs than the cocoa products produced from the cocoa nibs. The cocoa fibre and derived products are intermediate products in the production chain and are used as an ingredient in the".
- Point
- 5.1.5
- Foodstuffs
- Cocoa fibre and products derived from cocoa fibre intended for use as an ingredient in food
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 3,0
- Sum of PAHs (µg/kg)
- 15,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b) fluoranthene and chrysene)
- Remarks
- Cocoa fibre is a specific cocoa product produced from the shell of the cocoa bean and contains higher levels of PAHs than the cocoa products produced from the cocoa nibs. The cocoa fibre and derived products are intermediate products in the production chain and are used as an ingredient in the preparation of low calorie, high fibre food.
Annex I rows, point 5.1.5: Cocoa fibre and products derived from cocoa fibre intended for use as an ingredient in food — Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
- Point
- 5.1.6
- Foodstuffs
- Smoked meat and smoked meat products
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 2,0
- Sum of PAHs (µg/kg)
- 12,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b) fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex I rows, point 5.1.6: Smoked meat and smoked meat products — Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "In case of fish, the maximum level applies to muscle meat of fish. Where fish are intended to be eaten whole, the maximum level applies to the whole fish. The maximum level for smoked crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen, that means, that the cephalothorax of crustaceans".
- Point
- 5.1.7
- Foodstuffs
- Smoked fishery products except products listed in 5.1.8
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 2,0
- Sum of PAHs (µg/kg)
- 12,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b) fluoranthene and chrysene)
- Remarks
- In case of fish, the maximum level applies to muscle meat of fish. Where fish are intended to be eaten whole, the maximum level applies to the whole fish. The maximum level for smoked crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen, that means, that the cephalothorax of crustaceans is excluded. In case of smoked crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages.
Annex I rows, point 5.1.7: Smoked fishery products except products listed in 5.1.8 — Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "Where fish are intended to be eaten whole, the maximum level applies to the whole fish. Meat and meat products that have undergone a heat treatment potentially resulting in formation of PAH, i.e. only grilling and barbecuing. For the canned products, the maximum level applies to the whole content".
- Point
- 5.1.8
- 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 placed on the market for the final consumer
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 5,0
- Sum of PAHs (µg/kg)
- 30,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b) fluoranthene and chrysene)
- Remarks
- Where fish are intended to be eaten whole, the maximum level applies to the whole fish. Meat and meat products that have undergone a heat treatment potentially resulting in formation of PAH, i.e. only grilling and barbecuing. For the canned products, the maximum level applies to the whole content of the can. As regards the maximum level for the whole composite product, Article 3(1), point (c) and Article 3(2) apply.
Annex I rows, point 5.1.8: 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)… — Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 6 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
- Point
- 5.1.9
- Foodstuffs
- Smoked bivalve molluscs
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 6,0
- Sum of PAHs (µg/kg)
- 35,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b) fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex I rows, point 5.1.9: Smoked bivalve molluscs — Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
- Status
- Banned
- Requirement, dates and source
For Cosmetics and personal care: Banned. In force, start date unknown.
From the official list: Benzo[def]chrysene (benzo[a]pyrene) · 50-32-8 · 200-028-5
Annex II entry 612 · fetched 2026-10-10
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 (retained) Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 6.1.1
- Foodstuffs
- Oils and fats (excluding cocoa butter and coconut oil) intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in food
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 2,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 10,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.1: Oils and fats (excluding cocoa butter and coconut oil) intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in food — 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 6.1.10
- Foodstuffs
- Dietary foods for special medical purposes intended specifically for infants
- 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 6.1.10: Dietary foods for special medical purposes intended specifically for infants — 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 3 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 6.1.11
- Foodstuffs
- Cocoa fibre and products derived from cocoa fibre, intended for use as an ingredient in food
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 3,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 15,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.11: Cocoa fibre and products derived from cocoa fibre, intended for use as an ingredient in food — 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)Show 15 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 6.1.12
- Foodstuffs
- Banana chips
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 2,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 20,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.12: Banana chips — 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 6.1.13
- Foodstuffs
- Food supplements containing botanicals and their preparations; Food supplements containing propolis, royal jelly, spirulina or their preparations
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 50,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.13: Food supplements containing botanicals and their preparations; Food supplements containing propolis, royal jelly, spirulina or their preparations — 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 6.1.14
- Foodstuffs
- Dried herbs
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 50,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.14: Dried herbs — 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 6.1.15
- Foodstuffs
- Dried spices with the exception of cardamon and smoked Capsicum spp.
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 50,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.15: Dried spices with the exception of cardamon and smoked Capsicum spp. — 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 6.1.16
- Foodstuffs
- Powders of food of plant origin for the preparation of beverages with the exception of the products referred to in 6.1.2 and 6.1.11
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 50,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.16: Powders of food of plant origin for the preparation of beverages with the exception of the products referred to in 6.1.2 and 6.1.11 — 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5 µg/kg fat (content basis). In force since 1 Apr 2013.
- Point
- 6.1.2
- Foodstuffs
- Cocoa beans and derived products with the exception of the products referred to in point 6.1.11
- Benzo(a)pyrene
- 5,0 μg/kg fat as from 1.4.2013
- Sum of 4 listed substances
- 35,0 μg/kg fat as from 1.4.2013 until 31.3.2015 30,0 μg/kg fat as from 1.4.2015 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.2: Cocoa beans and derived products with the exception of the products referred to in point 6.1.11 — 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 6.1.3
- Foodstuffs
- Coconut oil intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in food
- Benzo(a)pyrene (µg/kg)
- 2,0
- Sum of 4 listed substances (µg/kg)
- 20,0 (benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene)
Annex rows, point 6.1.3: Coconut oil intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in food — 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5 µg/kg (content basis). Repealed.
- Point
- 6.1.4
- Foodstuffs
- Smoked meat and smoked meat products
- 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 6.1.4: Smoked meat and smoked meat products — 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Sep 2014.
- Point
- 6.1.4
- Foodstuffs
- Smoked meat and smoked meat products
- 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 6.1.4: Smoked meat and smoked meat products — 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5 µg/kg (content basis). Repealed.
- 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Sep 2014.
- 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 6 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- 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)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- 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)
- Status
- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025 (Home and kitchen goods: 1 Jan 2025; Cosmetics and personal care: 12 Jul 2024; Packaged food and beverages: 1 Apr 2026; Consumer electronics and small appliances: 3 Sep 2026; Batteries, e-bikes and power banks: 1 Sep 2026), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
- Status
- Banned
- Requirement, dates and source
For Cosmetics and personal care: Banned. In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
From the official list: 벤조[a]피렌 · 50-32-8
Schedule 1 벤조[a]피렌 · fetched 2026-10-09
Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center (law.go.kr): 화장품 안전기준 등에 관한 규정 별표 1, 별표 2, 제6조(opens in a new tab)
California
Prop 65 listing
California's list of chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm.
- Listing
- Listed 1987-07-01 (cancer). Grace period: "Proposition 65 warning requirements do not apply until 12 months after the chemical has been listed" (Appendix A); listing date plus 12 months.
- Warning applies from
- 1 Jul 1988
- Requirement
- Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (NSRL (µg/day): 0.06)
- Warning wording
- This product can expose you to Benzo[a]pyrene, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Chemical
- Benzo[a]pyrene
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
- CAS No.
- 50-32-8
- Date listed
- 1 Jul 1987
- NSRL or MADL (µg/day)
- 0.06
Prop 65 list row: Benzo[a]pyrene · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)Groups
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Eight polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in European Union: Eight polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons listed in entry 50 (a)-(h): benzo[a]pyrene, benzo[e]pyrene, benzo[a]anthracene, chrysene, benzo[b]fluoranthene, benzo[j]fluoranthene, benzo[k]fluoranthene, dibenzo[a,h]anthracene
“(a) Benzo[a]pyrene (BaP) CAS No 50-32-8 (b) Benzo[e]pyrene (BeP) CAS No 192-97-2 (c) Benzo[a]anthracene (BaA) CAS No 56-55-3 (d) Chrysen (CHR) CAS No 218-01-9 (e) Benzo[b]fluoranthene (BbFA) CAS No 205-99-2 (f) Benzo[j]fluoranthene (BjFA) CAS No 205-82-3 (g) Benzo[k]fluoranthene (BkFA) CAS No 207-08-9 (h) Dibenzo[a,h]anthracene (DBAhA) CAS No 53-70-3”
Entry 50 · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Entry 50(opens in a new tab)
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