CAS 7440-38-2
Is Arsenic (measured as As2O3) banned where you sell?
Also listed as As2O3, 비소. 3 markets have rules for it. Selling something that contains it? Check it free, no account needed.
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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), 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; Packaged food and beverages: 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, 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), 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), 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.
Limit 1 mg/kg (extractable basis). In force since 2 Nov 2020.
“Arsenic compounds (listed in Annex XVII, Entry 28, 29, 30, Appendices 1-6) — — — 1 mg/kg after extraction (expressed as As metal that can be extracted from the material)”
For Kitchen and Tableware and drinkware, except Kitchen textiles: Limit 0 mg/kg (migration basis). In force since 3 Sep 2020.
- Name
- Arsenic
- Salts allowed (Art. 6(3)(a))
- no
- Specific migration limit (mg/kg food or food simulant)
- ND (not detectable)
Annex II point 1 Table 1 (Arsenic) · fetched 2026-10-08
European Commission / EUR-Lex: Regulation (EU) No 10/2011(opens in a new tab)For Cosmetics and personal care: Banned. In force since 11 Jul 2013.
From the consolidated text: Arsenic and its compounds · 7440-38-2 · 231-148-6
Annex II entry 43 · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 0.15 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.4.1.1 · Non-parboiled milled rice (polished or white rice) · 0,15
Annex I rows, point 3.4.1.1: Cereals and cereal based products > Non-parboiled milled rice (polished or white rice) — Arsenic · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)Show 18 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 0.25 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.4.1.2 · Parboiled rice and husked rice · 0,25
Annex I rows, point 3.4.1.2: Cereals and cereal based products > Parboiled rice and husked rice — Arsenic · 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 0.25 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.4.1.3 · Rice flour · 0,25
Annex I rows, point 3.4.1.3: Cereals and cereal based products > Rice flour — Arsenic · 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 0.3 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.4.1.4 · Rice waffles, rice wafers, rice crackers, rice cakes, rice flakes and popped breakfast rice · 0,30
Annex I rows, point 3.4.1.4: Cereals and cereal based products > Rice waffles, rice wafers, rice crackers, rice cakes, rice flakes and popped breakfast rice — Arsenic · 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 0.1 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.4.1.5 · Rice destined for the production of food for infants and young children · 0,10
Annex I rows, point 3.4.1.5: Cereals and cereal based products > Rice destined for the production of food for infants and young children — Arsenic · 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 0.03 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.4.1.6 · Non-alcoholic rice-based drinks · 0,030
Annex I rows, point 3.4.1.6: Cereals and cereal based products > Non-alcoholic rice-based drinks — Arsenic · 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 0.02 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.4.2.1 · placed on the market as powder · 0,020
Annex I rows, point 3.4.2.1: Infant formulae, follow-on formulae and food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children and young child formulae > placed on the market as powder — Arsenic · 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 0.01 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.4.2.2 · placed on the market as liquid · 0,010
Annex I rows, point 3.4.2.2: Infant formulae, follow-on formulae and food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children and young child formulae > placed on the market as liquid — Arsenic · 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 0.02 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.".
From the consolidated text: 3.4.3 · Baby food · 0,020 · The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.
Annex I rows, point 3.4.3: Baby food — Arsenic · 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 0.02 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.4.4 · Fruit juices, concentrated fruit juices as reconstituted and fruit nectars · 0,020
Annex I rows, point 3.4.4: Fruit juices, concentrated fruit juices as reconstituted and fruit nectars — Arsenic · 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 0.1 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.4.5.1 · Species other than those listed under 3.4.5.2 · 0,10
Annex I rows, point 3.4.5.1: Muscle meat of the following fish > Species other than those listed under 3.4.5.2 — Arsenic · 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 0.5 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.4.5.2 · Anglerfish, monkfish and giant stargazer (Lophius species; Kathetostoma giganteum), flatfishes (Pleuronectiformes species), haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus), herring (Clupea species), ray (Rajidae species) and shark (all species). · 0,50
Annex I rows, point 3.4.5.2: Muscle meat of the following fish > Anglerfish, monkfish and giant stargazer (Lophius species; Kathetostoma giganteum), flatfishes (Pleuronectiformes species), haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus), herring (Clupea species), ray (Rajidae species) and shark (all species). — Arsenic · 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 0.1 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.4.6.1 · Crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura), prawn and shrimps (all species). · 0,10
Annex I rows, point 3.4.6.1: Crustaceans > Crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura), prawn and shrimps (all species). — Arsenic · 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 0.2 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.4.6.2 · Crustaceans other than those listed under 3.4.6.1 and 3.4.6.3. · 0,20
Annex I rows, point 3.4.6.2: Crustaceans > Crustaceans other than those listed under 3.4.6.1 and 3.4.6.3. — Arsenic · 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 1.5 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.4.6.3 · Langoustine (Nephrops norvegicus) and rock lobster (Jasus species) · 1,5
Annex I rows, point 3.4.6.3: Crustaceans > Langoustine (Nephrops norvegicus) and rock lobster (Jasus species) — Arsenic · 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 0.1 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.4.7.1 · Scallops · 0,10
Annex I rows, point 3.4.7.1: Bivalve molluscs > Scallops — Arsenic · 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 0.5 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.4.7.2 · Bivalve molluscs other than those listed under 3.4.7.1 · 0,50
Annex I rows, point 3.4.7.2: Bivalve molluscs > Bivalve molluscs other than those listed under 3.4.7.1 — Arsenic · 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 0.05 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "The maximum level applies to the wet weight. The maximum level applies to the animal without viscera. In case of dried, diluted, processed and/or compound food, Article 3(1) and (2) applies.".
From the consolidated text: 3.4.8 · Cephalopods · 0,050 · The maximum level applies to the wet weight. The maximum level applies to the animal without viscera. In case of dried, diluted, processed and/or compound food, Article 3(1) and (2) applies.
Annex I rows, point 3.4.8: Cephalopods — Arsenic · 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 0.5 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.4.9 · Salt · 0,50
Annex I rows, point 3.4.9: Salt — Arsenic · 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: Arsenic and its compounds · 7440-38-2 · 231-148-6
Annex II entry 43 · 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 0.2 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
From the official list: 3.5.1 · Non-parboiled milled rice (polished or white rice) · 0,20
Annex rows, point 3.5.1: Non-parboiled milled rice (polished or white rice) — Arsenic (inorganic) · 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 0.25 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
From the official list: 3.5.2 · Parboiled rice and husked rice · 0,25
Annex rows, point 3.5.2: Parboiled rice and husked rice — Arsenic (inorganic) · 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 0.3 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
From the official list: 3.5.3 · Rice waffles, rice wafers, rice crackers and rice cakes · 0,30
Annex rows, point 3.5.3: Rice waffles, rice wafers, rice crackers and rice cakes — Arsenic (inorganic) · 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 1 more rule for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 0.1 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
From the official list: 3.5.4 · Rice destined for the production of food for infants and young children · 0,10
Annex rows, point 3.5.4: Rice destined for the production of food for infants and young children — Arsenic (inorganic) · 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), 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: 비소 및 그 화합물 · 7440-38-2 · 비소
Schedule 1 비소 및 그 화합물 · 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)For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 10 µg/g (content basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
“3. 비소 : 10㎍/g이하”
For Kitchen and Tableware and drinkware: Limit 0.2 mg/L (migration basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 27 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
“비소(As O 로서) 2 3 0.2 이하”
For Kitchen and Tableware and drinkware: Limit 0.1 mg/L (migration basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 27 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
“비소(As O 로서) 2 3 0.1 이하”
Show 1 more rule for this market
For Kitchen and Tableware and drinkware: Limit 0.1 mg/L (migration basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 27 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
“항목 규격(mg/L) 비소 0.1 이하 (As O 로서) 2 3 납 1 이하 이산화황”
- 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), 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; Packaged food and beverages: 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.
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- No known rule
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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 (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 (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 (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 (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.
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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: not covered), 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
- Banned
- Requirement, dates and source
Limit 1 mg/kg (extractable basis). In force since 2 Nov 2020.
“Arsenic compounds (listed in Annex XVII, Entry 28, 29, 30, Appendices 1-6) — — — 1 mg/kg after extraction (expressed as As metal that can be extracted from the material)”
Annex XVII entry 72 Appendix 12 (arsenic) · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab) For Kitchen and Tableware and drinkware, except Kitchen textiles: Limit 0 mg/kg (migration basis). In force since 3 Sep 2020.
- Name
- Arsenic
- Salts allowed (Art. 6(3)(a))
- no
- Specific migration limit (mg/kg food or food simulant)
- ND (not detectable)
Annex II point 1 Table 1 (Arsenic) · fetched 2026-10-08
European Commission / EUR-Lex: Regulation (EU) No 10/2011(opens in a new tab)For Cosmetics and personal care: Banned. In force since 11 Jul 2013.
From the consolidated text: Arsenic and its compounds · 7440-38-2 · 231-148-6
Annex II entry 43 · fetched 2026-10-09
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Reg. (EC) 1223/2009 Annexes II-VI(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 0.15 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.4.1.1 · Non-parboiled milled rice (polished or white rice) · 0,15
Annex I rows, point 3.4.1.1: Cereals and cereal based products > Non-parboiled milled rice (polished or white rice) — Arsenic · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)Show 18 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 0.25 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.4.1.2 · Parboiled rice and husked rice · 0,25
Annex I rows, point 3.4.1.2: Cereals and cereal based products > Parboiled rice and husked rice — Arsenic · 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 0.25 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.4.1.3 · Rice flour · 0,25
Annex I rows, point 3.4.1.3: Cereals and cereal based products > Rice flour — Arsenic · 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 0.3 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.4.1.4 · Rice waffles, rice wafers, rice crackers, rice cakes, rice flakes and popped breakfast rice · 0,30
Annex I rows, point 3.4.1.4: Cereals and cereal based products > Rice waffles, rice wafers, rice crackers, rice cakes, rice flakes and popped breakfast rice — Arsenic · 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 0.1 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.4.1.5 · Rice destined for the production of food for infants and young children · 0,10
Annex I rows, point 3.4.1.5: Cereals and cereal based products > Rice destined for the production of food for infants and young children — Arsenic · 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 0.03 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.4.1.6 · Non-alcoholic rice-based drinks · 0,030
Annex I rows, point 3.4.1.6: Cereals and cereal based products > Non-alcoholic rice-based drinks — Arsenic · 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 0.02 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.4.2.1 · placed on the market as powder · 0,020
Annex I rows, point 3.4.2.1: Infant formulae, follow-on formulae and food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children and young child formulae > placed on the market as powder — Arsenic · 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 0.01 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.4.2.2 · placed on the market as liquid · 0,010
Annex I rows, point 3.4.2.2: Infant formulae, follow-on formulae and food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children and young child formulae > placed on the market as liquid — Arsenic · 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 0.02 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.".
From the consolidated text: 3.4.3 · Baby food · 0,020 · The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.
Annex I rows, point 3.4.3: Baby food — Arsenic · 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 0.02 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.4.4 · Fruit juices, concentrated fruit juices as reconstituted and fruit nectars · 0,020
Annex I rows, point 3.4.4: Fruit juices, concentrated fruit juices as reconstituted and fruit nectars — Arsenic · 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 0.1 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.4.5.1 · Species other than those listed under 3.4.5.2 · 0,10
Annex I rows, point 3.4.5.1: Muscle meat of the following fish > Species other than those listed under 3.4.5.2 — Arsenic · 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 0.5 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.4.5.2 · Anglerfish, monkfish and giant stargazer (Lophius species; Kathetostoma giganteum), flatfishes (Pleuronectiformes species), haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus), herring (Clupea species), ray (Rajidae species) and shark (all species). · 0,50
Annex I rows, point 3.4.5.2: Muscle meat of the following fish > Anglerfish, monkfish and giant stargazer (Lophius species; Kathetostoma giganteum), flatfishes (Pleuronectiformes species), haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus), herring (Clupea species), ray (Rajidae species) and shark (all species). — Arsenic · 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 0.1 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.4.6.1 · Crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura), prawn and shrimps (all species). · 0,10
Annex I rows, point 3.4.6.1: Crustaceans > Crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura), prawn and shrimps (all species). — Arsenic · 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 0.2 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.4.6.2 · Crustaceans other than those listed under 3.4.6.1 and 3.4.6.3. · 0,20
Annex I rows, point 3.4.6.2: Crustaceans > Crustaceans other than those listed under 3.4.6.1 and 3.4.6.3. — Arsenic · 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 1.5 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.4.6.3 · Langoustine (Nephrops norvegicus) and rock lobster (Jasus species) · 1,5
Annex I rows, point 3.4.6.3: Crustaceans > Langoustine (Nephrops norvegicus) and rock lobster (Jasus species) — Arsenic · 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 0.1 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.4.7.1 · Scallops · 0,10
Annex I rows, point 3.4.7.1: Bivalve molluscs > Scallops — Arsenic · 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 0.5 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.4.7.2 · Bivalve molluscs other than those listed under 3.4.7.1 · 0,50
Annex I rows, point 3.4.7.2: Bivalve molluscs > Bivalve molluscs other than those listed under 3.4.7.1 — Arsenic · 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 0.05 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "The maximum level applies to the wet weight. The maximum level applies to the animal without viscera. In case of dried, diluted, processed and/or compound food, Article 3(1) and (2) applies.".
From the consolidated text: 3.4.8 · Cephalopods · 0,050 · The maximum level applies to the wet weight. The maximum level applies to the animal without viscera. In case of dried, diluted, processed and/or compound food, Article 3(1) and (2) applies.
Annex I rows, point 3.4.8: Cephalopods — Arsenic · 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 0.5 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.4.9 · Salt · 0,50
Annex I rows, point 3.4.9: Salt — Arsenic · 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: Arsenic and its compounds · 7440-38-2 · 231-148-6
Annex II entry 43 · 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 0.2 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
From the official list: 3.5.1 · Non-parboiled milled rice (polished or white rice) · 0,20
Annex rows, point 3.5.1: Non-parboiled milled rice (polished or white rice) — Arsenic (inorganic) · 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 0.25 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
From the official list: 3.5.2 · Parboiled rice and husked rice · 0,25
Annex rows, point 3.5.2: Parboiled rice and husked rice — Arsenic (inorganic) · 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 0.3 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
From the official list: 3.5.3 · Rice waffles, rice wafers, rice crackers and rice cakes · 0,30
Annex rows, point 3.5.3: Rice waffles, rice wafers, rice crackers and rice cakes — Arsenic (inorganic) · 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 1 more rule for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 0.1 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
From the official list: 3.5.4 · Rice destined for the production of food for infants and young children · 0,10
Annex rows, point 3.5.4: Rice destined for the production of food for infants and young children — Arsenic (inorganic) · 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), 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: 비소 및 그 화합물 · 7440-38-2 · 비소
Schedule 1 비소 및 그 화합물 · 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)For Cosmetics and personal care: Limit 10 µg/g (content basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
“3. 비소 : 10㎍/g이하”
Article 6(2)3. · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry 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) For Kitchen and Tableware and drinkware: Limit 0.2 mg/L (migration basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 27 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
“비소(As O 로서) 2 3 0.2 이하”
Ⅴ. 5. 다. 용출규격 · fetched 2026-10-08Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center: 식품의약품안전처 고시 제2026-24호 (2026-03-27), 식품위생법 제9조제1항(opens in a new tab) For Kitchen and Tableware and drinkware: Limit 0.1 mg/L (migration basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 27 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
“비소(As O 로서) 2 3 0.1 이하”
Ⅴ. 4. 다. 용출규격 · fetched 2026-10-08Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center: 식품의약품안전처 고시 제2026-24호 (2026-03-27), 식품위생법 제9조제1항(opens in a new tab) Show 1 more rule for this market
For Kitchen and Tableware and drinkware: Limit 0.1 mg/L (migration basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 27 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
“항목 규격(mg/L) 비소 0.1 이하 (As O 로서) 2 3 납 1 이하 이산화황”
Ⅴ. 6. 다. 용출규격 · fetched 2026-10-08Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center: 식품의약품안전처 고시 제2026-24호 (2026-03-27), 식품위생법 제9조제1항(opens in a new tab)
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