CAS 7440-43-9
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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): Cadmium: 0.05 (inhalation)). In force since 1 Oct 1988.
- Chemical
- Cadmium and cadmium compounds
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
- CAS No.
- none given
- Date listed
- 1 Oct 1987
Prop 65 list row: Cadmium and cadmium compounds · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (MADL (µg/day): 4.1 (oral)). In force since 1 May 1998.
- Chemical
- Cadmium
- Type of toxicity
- developmental toxicity, male reproductive toxicity
- Listed by
- the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
- CAS No.
- none given
- Date listed
- 1 May 1997
- NSRL or MADL (µg/day)
- 4.1 (oral)
Prop 65 list row: Cadmium · 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 Ceramic and porcelain dinnerware and Ceramic mugs and cups: Limit 0.07 mg/dm² (migration basis). In force since 17 Oct 1989.
“—Category 1: Articles which cannot be filled and articles which can be filled, the internal depth of which, measured from the lowest point to the horizontal plane passing through the upper rim, does not exceed 25 mm 0,8 mg/dm2 0,07 mg/dm2”
Limit 0.07 mg/dm² (migration basis). In force since 17 Oct 1989.
“—Category 1: Articles which cannot be filled and articles which can be filled, the internal depth of which, measured from the lowest point to the horizontal plane passing through the upper rim, does not exceed 25 mm 0,8 mg/dm2 0,07 mg/dm2”
For Ceramic and porcelain dinnerware and Ceramic mugs and cups: Limit 0.3 mg/l (migration basis). In force since 17 Oct 1989.
“—Category 2: All other articles which can be filled 4,0 mg/l 0,3 mg/l”
Limit 0.3 mg/l (migration basis). In force since 17 Oct 1989.
“—Category 2: All other articles which can be filled 4,0 mg/l 0,3 mg/l”
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For Ceramic and porcelain dinnerware and Ceramic mugs and cups: Limit 0.1 mg/l (migration basis). In force since 17 Oct 1989.
“—Category 3: Cooking ware; packaging and storage vessels having a capacity of more than three litres 1,5 mg/l 0,1 mg/l”
Limit 0.1 mg/l (migration basis). In force since 17 Oct 1989.
“—Category 3: Cooking ware; packaging and storage vessels having a capacity of more than three litres 1,5 mg/l 0,1 mg/l”
Limit 1 mg/kg (extractable basis). In force since 2 Nov 2020.
“Cadmium and its compounds (listed in Annex XVII, Entry 28, 29, 30, Appendices 1-6) — — — 1 mg/kg after extraction (expressed as Cd metal that can be extracted from the material)”
For Home and kitchen goods: Limit 0.01 % (content basis). In force since 10 Dec 2011.
“Mixtures and articles produced from plastic material as listed above shall not be placed on the market if the concentration of cadmium (expressed as Cd metal) is equal to or greater than 0,01 % by weight of the plastic material.”
For Kitchen and Tableware and drinkware, except Kitchen textiles: Limit 0 mg/kg (migration basis). In force since 3 Sep 2020.
“Cadmium no ND (LOD 0,002)”
For Cosmetics and personal care: Banned. In force since 11 Jul 2013.
From the consolidated text: Cadmium and its compounds · 7440-43-9 · 231-152-8
Annex II entry 68 · 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 0.05 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.2.1.1 · Fruits except products listed in 3.2.1.2, 3.2.1.3 and 3.2.1.4 · 0,050
Annex I rows, point 3.2.1.1: Fruits and tree nuts > Fruits except products listed in 3.2.1.2, 3.2.1.3 and 3.2.1.4 — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.1.2 · Citrus fruits, pome fruits, stone fruits, table olives, kiwi fruits, bananas, mangoes, papayas and pineapples · 0,020
Annex I rows, point 3.2.1.2: Fruits and tree nuts > Citrus fruits, pome fruits, stone fruits, table olives, kiwi fruits, bananas, mangoes, papayas and pineapples — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.1.3 · Berries and small fruits, except products listed in 3.2.1.4 · 0,030
Annex I rows, point 3.2.1.3: Fruits and tree nuts > Berries and small fruits, except products listed in 3.2.1.4 — Cadmium · 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 0.04 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.2.1.4 · Raspberries · 0,040
Annex I rows, point 3.2.1.4: Fruits and tree nuts > Raspberries — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.1.5.1 · Tree nuts except products listed in 3.2.1.5.2 · 0,20
Annex I rows, point 3.2.1.5.1: Fruits and tree nuts > Tree nuts > Tree nuts except products listed in 3.2.1.5.2 — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.1.5.2 · Pine nuts · 0,30
Annex I rows, point 3.2.1.5.2: Fruits and tree nuts > Tree nuts > Pine nuts — Cadmium · 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 0.04 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.2.10.1 · Pulses except products listed in 3.2.10.2 · 0,040
Annex I rows, point 3.2.10.1: Pulses and proteins from pulses > Pulses except products listed in 3.2.10.2 — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.10.2 · Proteins from pulses · 0,10
Annex I rows, point 3.2.10.2: Pulses and proteins from pulses > Proteins from pulses — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.11.1 · Oilseeds except products listed in 3.2.11.2, 3.2.11.3, 3.2.11.4, 3.2.11.5 and 3.2.11.6 · 0,10
Annex I rows, point 3.2.11.1: Oilseeds > Oilseeds except products listed in 3.2.11.2, 3.2.11.3, 3.2.11.4, 3.2.11.5 and 3.2.11.6 — Cadmium · 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 0.15 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.2.11.2 · Rape seeds · 0,15
Annex I rows, point 3.2.11.2: Oilseeds > Rape seeds — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.11.3 · Peanuts and soy beans · 0,20
Annex I rows, point 3.2.11.3: Oilseeds > Peanuts and soy beans — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.11.4 · Mustard seeds · 0,30
Annex I rows, point 3.2.11.4: Oilseeds > Mustard seeds — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.11.5 · Linseeds and sunflower seeds · 0,50
Annex I rows, point 3.2.11.5: Oilseeds > Linseeds and sunflower seeds — Cadmium · 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 1.2 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.2.11.6 · Poppy seeds · 1,20
Annex I rows, point 3.2.11.6: Oilseeds > Poppy seeds — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.12.1 · Cereals except products listed in 3.2.12.2, 3.2.12.3, 3.2.12.4 and 3.2.12.5 · 0,10
Annex I rows, point 3.2.12.1: Cereals > Cereals except products listed in 3.2.12.2, 3.2.12.3, 3.2.12.4 and 3.2.12.5 — Cadmium · 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.
From the consolidated text: 3.2.12.2 · Barley and rye · 0,050
Annex I rows, point 3.2.12.2: Cereals > Barley and rye — Cadmium · 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 0.15 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.2.12.3 · Rice, quinoa, wheat bran and wheat gluten · 0,15
Annex I rows, point 3.2.12.3: Cereals > Rice, quinoa, wheat bran and wheat gluten — Cadmium · 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 0.18 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.2.12.4 · Durum wheat (Triticum durum) · 0,18
Annex I rows, point 3.2.12.4: Cereals > Durum wheat (Triticum durum) — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.12.5 · Wheat germ · 0,20
Annex I rows, point 3.2.12.5: Cereals > Wheat germ — Cadmium · 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: "Except offal.".
From the consolidated text: 3.2.13.1 · Meat of bovine animals, sheep, pig and poultry · 0,050 · Except offal.
Annex I rows, point 3.2.13.1: Products of animal origin > Meat of bovine animals, sheep, pig and poultry — Cadmium · 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.
Remarks as written: "Except offal.".
From the consolidated text: 3.2.13.2 · Horsemeat · 0,20 · Except offal.
Annex I rows, point 3.2.13.2: Products of animal origin > Horsemeat — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.13.3 · Liver of bovine animals, sheep, pig, poultry and horse · 0,50
Annex I rows, point 3.2.13.3: Products of animal origin > Liver of bovine animals, sheep, pig, poultry and horse — Cadmium · 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 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.2.13.4 · Kidney of bovine animals, sheep, pig, poultry and horse · 1,0
Annex I rows, point 3.2.13.4: Products of animal origin > Kidney of bovine animals, sheep, pig, poultry and horse — Cadmium · 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: "Where fish are intended to be eaten whole, the maximum level applies to the whole fish. In case of dried, diluted, processed and/or compound food, Article 3(1) and (2) apply.".
From the consolidated text: 3.2.14.1 · Muscle meat of fish except species listed in 3.2.14.2, 3.2.14.3 and 3.2.14.4 · 0,050 · Where fish are intended to be eaten whole, the maximum level applies to the whole fish. In case of dried, diluted, processed and/or compound food, Article 3(1) and (2) apply.
Annex I rows, point 3.2.14.1: Fishery products and bivalve molluscs > Muscle meat of fish except species listed in 3.2.14.2, 3.2.14.3 and 3.2.14.4 — Cadmium · 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.
Remarks as written: "Where fish are intended to be eaten whole, the maximum level applies to the whole fish. In case of dried, diluted, processed and/or compound food, Article 3(1) and (2) apply.".
From the consolidated text: 3.2.14.2 · Muscle meat of the following fish: Mackerel (Scomber species); Tuna (Thunnus species, Katsuwonus pelamis, Euthynnus species); Bichique (Sicyopterus lagocephalus) · 0,10 · Where fish are intended to be eaten whole, the maximum level applies to the whole fish. In case of dried, diluted, processed and/or compound food, Article 3(1) and (2) apply.
Annex I rows, point 3.2.14.2: Fishery products and bivalve molluscs > Muscle meat of the following fish: Mackerel (Scomber species); Tuna (Thunnus species, Katsuwonus pelamis, Euthynnus species); Bichique (Sicyopterus lagocephalus) — Cadmium · 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 0.15 mg/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. In case of dried, diluted, processed and/or compound food, Article 3(1) and (2) apply.".
From the consolidated text: 3.2.14.3 · Muscle meat of bullet tuna (Auxis species) · 0,15 · Where fish are intended to be eaten whole, the maximum level applies to the whole fish. In case of dried, diluted, processed and/or compound food, Article 3(1) and (2) apply.
Annex I rows, point 3.2.14.3: Fishery products and bivalve molluscs > Muscle meat of bullet tuna (Auxis species) — Cadmium · 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.
Remarks as written: "Where fish are intended to be eaten whole, the maximum level applies to the whole fish. In case of dried, diluted, processed and/or compound food, Article 3(1) and (2) apply.".
From the consolidated text: 3.2.14.4 · Muscle meat of the following fish: Anchovy (Engraulis species); Swordfish (Xiphias gladius); Sardine (Sardina pilchardus) · 0,25 · Where fish are intended to be eaten whole, the maximum level applies to the whole fish. In case of dried, diluted, processed and/or compound food, Article 3(1) and (2) apply.
Annex I rows, point 3.2.14.4: Fishery products and bivalve molluscs > Muscle meat of the following fish: Anchovy (Engraulis species); Swordfish (Xiphias gladius); Sardine (Sardina pilchardus) — Cadmium · 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.
Remarks as written: "The maximum level applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen, which means that the cephalothorax of crustaceans is excluded. In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) the maximum level applies to the muscle meat from appendages. In case of dried, diluted, processed".
From the consolidated text: 3.2.14.5 · Crustaceans · 0,50 · The maximum level applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen, which means that the cephalothorax of crustaceans is excluded. In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) the maximum level applies to the muscle meat from appendages. In case of dried, diluted, processed and/or compound food, Article 3(1) and (2) apply.
Annex I rows, point 3.2.14.5: Fishery products and bivalve molluscs > Crustaceans — Cadmium · 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 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "In case of Pecten maximus, the maximum level applies to the adductor muscle and gonad only. In case of dried, diluted, processed and/or compound food, Articles 3(1) and (2) apply.".
From the consolidated text: 3.2.14.6 · Bivalve molluscs · 1,0 · In case of Pecten maximus, the maximum level applies to the adductor muscle and gonad only. In case of dried, diluted, processed and/or compound food, Articles 3(1) and (2) apply.
Annex I rows, point 3.2.14.6: Fishery products and bivalve molluscs > Bivalve molluscs — Cadmium · 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 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "The maximum level applies to the animal without viscera. In case of dried, diluted, processed and/or compound food, Articles 3(1) and (2) apply.".
From the consolidated text: 3.2.14.7 · Cephalopods · 1,0 · The maximum level applies to the animal without viscera. In case of dried, diluted, processed and/or compound food, Articles 3(1) and (2) apply.
Annex I rows, point 3.2.14.7: Fishery products and bivalve molluscs > Cephalopods — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.15.1 · Milk chocolate with < 30 % total dry cocoa solids · 0,10
Annex I rows, point 3.2.15.1: Cocoa and chocolate products > Milk chocolate with < 30 % total dry cocoa solids — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.15.2 · Chocolate with < 50 % total dry cocoa solids; milk chocolate with ≥ 30 % total dry cocoa solids · 0,30
Annex I rows, point 3.2.15.2: Cocoa and chocolate products > Chocolate with < 50 % total dry cocoa solids; milk chocolate with ≥ 30 % total dry cocoa solids — Cadmium · 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 0.8 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.2.15.3 · Chocolate with ≥ 50 % total dry cocoa solids · 0,80
Annex I rows, point 3.2.15.3: Cocoa and chocolate products > Chocolate with ≥ 50 % total dry cocoa solids — Cadmium · 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 0.6 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.2.15.4 · Cocoa powder placed on the market for the final consumer or as an ingredient in sweetened cocoa powder or powdered chocolate placed on the market for the final consumer (drinking chocolate) · 0,60
Annex I rows, point 3.2.15.4: Cocoa and chocolate products > Cocoa powder placed on the market for the final consumer or as an ingredient in sweetened cocoa powder or powdered chocolate placed on the market for the final consumer (drinking chocolate) — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.16 · Salt · 0,50
Annex I rows, point 3.2.16: Salt — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.17.1 · placed on the market as powder and manufactured from cows' milk proteins or cow’s milk protein hydrolysates · 0,010
Annex I rows, point 3.2.17.1: Infant formulae, follow-on formulae, food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children and young-child formulae > placed on the market as powder and manufactured from cows' milk proteins or cow’s milk protein hydrolysates — Cadmium · 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 0.005 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.2.17.2 · placed on the market as liquid and manufactured from cows' milk proteins or cow’s milk protein hydrolysates · 0,005
Annex I rows, point 3.2.17.2: Infant formulae, follow-on formulae, food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children and young-child formulae > placed on the market as liquid and manufactured from cows' milk proteins or cow’s milk protein hydrolysates — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.17.3 · placed on the market as powder and manufactured from soy protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cows' milk proteins · 0,020
Annex I rows, point 3.2.17.3: Infant formulae, follow-on formulae, food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children and young-child formulae > placed on the market as powder and manufactured from soy protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cows' milk proteins — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.17.4 · placed on the market as liquid and manufactured from soy protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cows' milk proteins · 0,010
Annex I rows, point 3.2.17.4: Infant formulae, follow-on formulae, food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children and young-child formulae > placed on the market as liquid and manufactured from soy protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cows' milk proteins — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.18.1 · placed on the market as powder and manufactured from plant protein isolates other than soy protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cow’s milk proteins · 0,020
Annex I rows, point 3.2.18.1: Young-child formulae > placed on the market as powder and manufactured from plant protein isolates other than soy protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cow’s milk proteins — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.18.2 · placed on the market as liquid and manufactured from plant protein isolates other than soya protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cow’s milk proteins · 0,010
Annex I rows, point 3.2.18.2: Young-child formulae > placed on the market as liquid and manufactured from plant protein isolates other than soya protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cow’s milk proteins — Cadmium · 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: "Including fruit juices. The maximum level applies to the products ready to use.".
From the consolidated text: 3.2.19.1 · placed on the market as liquid or to be reconstituted following instructions of the manufacturer · 0,020 · Including fruit juices. The maximum level applies to the products ready to use.
Annex I rows, point 3.2.19.1: Drinks for infants and young children labelled and placed on the market as such except products listed in 3.2.17 and 3.2.18 > placed on the market as liquid or to be reconstituted following instructions of the manufacturer — Cadmium · 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.
Remarks as written: "For potatoes, the maximum level applies to peeled potatoes.".
From the consolidated text: 3.2.2.1 · Root and tuber vegetables except products listed in 3.2.2.2, 3.2.2.3, 3.2.2.4, 3.2.2.5, 3.2.2.6 and 3.2.2.7 · 0,10 · For potatoes, the maximum level applies to peeled potatoes.
Annex I rows, point 3.2.2.1: Root and tuber vegetables > Root and tuber vegetables except products listed in 3.2.2.2, 3.2.2.3, 3.2.2.4, 3.2.2.5, 3.2.2.6 and 3.2.2.7 — Cadmium · 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 0.06 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.2.2.2 · Beetroots · 0,060
Annex I rows, point 3.2.2.2: Root and tuber vegetables > Beetroots — Cadmium · 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 0.15 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.2.2.3 · Celeriac · 0,15
Annex I rows, point 3.2.2.3: Root and tuber vegetables > Celeriac — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.2.4 · Horseradish, parsnips, salsify · 0,20
Annex I rows, point 3.2.2.4: Root and tuber vegetables > Horseradish, parsnips, salsify — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.2.5 · Radishes other than tiger nuts · 0,020
Annex I rows, point 3.2.2.5: Root and tuber vegetables > Radishes other than tiger nuts — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.2.6 · Tiger nuts · 0,10
Annex I rows, point 3.2.2.6: Root and tuber vegetables > Tiger nuts — Cadmium · 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.
From the consolidated text: 3.2.2.7 · Tropical roots and tubers, parsley roots, turnips · 0,050
Annex I rows, point 3.2.2.7: Root and tuber vegetables > Tropical roots and tubers, parsley roots, turnips — Cadmium · 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 0.04 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: 3.2.20 · Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children · 0,040 · The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.
Annex I rows, point 3.2.20: Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children — Cadmium · 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 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.2.21.1 · Food supplements except products listed in 3.2.21.2 · 1,0
Annex I rows, point 3.2.21.1: Food supplements > Food supplements except products listed in 3.2.21.2 — Cadmium · 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 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.2.21.2 · Food supplements consisting at least of 80 % from dried seaweed, from products derived from seaweed or from dried bivalve molluscs · 3,0
Annex I rows, point 3.2.21.2: Food supplements > Food supplements consisting at least of 80 % from dried seaweed, from products derived from seaweed or from dried bivalve molluscs — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.3.1 · Bulb vegetables except products listed in 3.2.3.2 · 0,030
Annex I rows, point 3.2.3.1: Bulb vegetables > Bulb vegetables except products listed in 3.2.3.2 — Cadmium · 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.
From the consolidated text: 3.2.3.2 · Garlic · 0,050
Annex I rows, point 3.2.3.2: Bulb vegetables > Garlic — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.4.1 · Fruiting vegetables except products listed in 3.2.4.2 · 0,020
Annex I rows, point 3.2.4.1: Fruiting vegetables > Fruiting vegetables except products listed in 3.2.4.2 — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.4.2 · Aubergines · 0,030
Annex I rows, point 3.2.4.2: Fruiting vegetables > Aubergines — Cadmium · 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 0.04 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.2.5.1 · Brassica except products listed in 3.2.5.2 · 0,040
Annex I rows, point 3.2.5.1: Brassica vegetables > Brassica except products listed in 3.2.5.2 — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.5.2 · Leafy brassica · 0,10
Annex I rows, point 3.2.5.2: Brassica vegetables > Leafy brassica — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.6.1 · Leaf vegetables except products listed in 3.2.6.2 · 0,10
Annex I rows, point 3.2.6.1: Leaf vegetables and herbs > Leaf vegetables except products listed in 3.2.6.2 — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.6.2 · Spinaches and similar leaves, mustard seedlings and fresh herbs · 0,20
Annex I rows, point 3.2.6.2: Leaf vegetables and herbs > Spinaches and similar leaves, mustard seedlings and fresh herbs — Cadmium · 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 wet weight. The maximum level applies after washing and separating the edible part.".
From the consolidated text: 3.2.7 · Legume vegetables · 0,020 · The maximum level applies to the wet weight. The maximum level applies after washing and separating the edible part.
Annex I rows, point 3.2.7: Legume vegetables — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.8.1 · Stem vegetables except products listed in 3.2.8.2 and 3.2.8.3 · 0,030
Annex I rows, point 3.2.8.1: Stem vegetables > Stem vegetables except products listed in 3.2.8.2 and 3.2.8.3 — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.8.2 · Celeries · 0,10
Annex I rows, point 3.2.8.2: Stem vegetables > Celeries — Cadmium · 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 0.04 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.2.8.3 · Leeks · 0,040
Annex I rows, point 3.2.8.3: Stem vegetables > Leeks — Cadmium · 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.
From the consolidated text: 3.2.9.1 · Agaricus bisporus · 0,050
Annex I rows, point 3.2.9.1: Fungi > Agaricus bisporus — Cadmium · 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 0.15 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.2.9.2 · Cultivated fungi other than Agaricus bisporus · 0,15
Annex I rows, point 3.2.9.2: Fungi > Cultivated fungi other than Agaricus bisporus — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.9.3 · Wild fungi · 0,50
Annex I rows, point 3.2.9.3: Fungi > Wild fungi — Cadmium · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Consumer electronics and small appliances: Limit 0.01 % (content basis). In force since 3 Jan 2013.
“Cadmium (0,01 %)”
Limit 0.01 % (content basis). In force since 3 Jan 2013.
“Cadmium (0,01 %)”
For E-bikes and pedelecs: Limit 0.01 % (content basis). In force since 3 Jan 2013.
“Cadmium (0,01 %)”
For Cosmetics and personal care: Banned. In force, start date unknown.
From the official list: Cadmium and its compounds · 7440-43-9 · 231-152-8
Annex II entry 68 · 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 0.05 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
From the official list: 3.2.1 · Vegetables and fruit, excluding root and tuber vegetables, leaf vegetables, fresh herbs, leafy brassica, stem vegetables, fungi and seaweed · 0,050
Annex rows, point 3.2.1: Vegetables and fruit, excluding root and tuber vegetables, leaf vegetables, fresh herbs, leafy brassica, stem vegetables, fungi and seaweed — Cadmium · 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 0.5 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
From the official list: 3.2.10 · Liver of bovine animals, sheep, pig, poultry and horse · 0,50
Annex rows, point 3.2.10: Liver of bovine animals, sheep, pig, poultry and horse — Cadmium · 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 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
From the official list: 3.2.11 · Kidney of bovine animals, sheep, pig, poultry and horse · 1,0
Annex rows, point 3.2.11: Kidney of bovine animals, sheep, pig, poultry and horse — Cadmium · 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 26 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 0.05 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
From the official list: 3.2.12 · Muscle meat of fish, excluding species listed in points 3.2.13, 3.2.14 and 3.2.15 · 0,050
Annex rows, point 3.2.12: Muscle meat of fish, excluding species listed in points 3.2.13, 3.2.14 and 3.2.15 — Cadmium · 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 0.1 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
From the official list: 3.2.13 · Muscle meat of the following fish: mackerel (Scomber species), tuna (Thunnus species, Katsuwonus pelamis, Euthynnus species), bichique (Sicyopterus lagocephalus) · 0,10
Annex rows, point 3.2.13: Muscle meat of the following fish: mackerel (Scomber species), tuna (Thunnus species, Katsuwonus pelamis, Euthynnus species), bichique (Sicyopterus lagocephalus) — Cadmium · 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 0.15 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
From the official list: 3.2.14 · Muscle meat of the following fish: bullet tuna (Auxis species) · 0,15
Annex rows, point 3.2.14: Muscle meat of the following fish: bullet tuna (Auxis species) — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.15 · Muscle meat of the following fish: anchovy (Engraulis species); swordfish (Xiphias gladius); sardine (Sardina pilchardus) · 0,25
Annex rows, point 3.2.15: Muscle meat of the following fish: anchovy (Engraulis species); swordfish (Xiphias gladius); sardine (Sardina pilchardus) — Cadmium · 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 0.5 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
From the official list: 3.2.16 · Crustaceans: muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) muscle meat from appendages · 0,50
Annex rows, point 3.2.16: Crustaceans: muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) muscle meat from appendages — Cadmium · 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 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
From the official list: 3.2.17 · Bivalve molluscs · 1,0
Annex rows, point 3.2.17: Bivalve molluscs — Cadmium · 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 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
From the official list: 3.2.18 · Cephalopods (without viscera) · 1,0
Annex rows, point 3.2.18: Cephalopods (without viscera) — Cadmium · 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 0.01 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Jan 2015.
Sub-row of point 3.2.19 as written: "— powdered formulae manufac-tured from cows' milk proteins or protein hydrolysates". The level applies only to that part of the point; the point's other sub-rows carry their own levels.
From the official list: — powdered formulae manufac-tured from cows' milk proteins or protein hydrolysates · 0,010 as from 1 January 2015
Annex rows, point 3.2.19: Infant formulae and follow on-formulae > powdered formulae manufac- tured from cows' milk proteins or protein hydrolysates — Cadmium · 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 0.005 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Jan 2015.
Sub-row of point 3.2.19 as written: "— liquid formulae manufactured from cows' milk proteins or protein hydrolysates". The level applies only to that part of the point; the point's other sub-rows carry their own levels.
From the official list: — liquid formulae manufactured from cows' milk proteins or protein hydrolysates · 0,005 as from 1 January 2015
Annex rows, point 3.2.19: Infant formulae and follow on-formulae > liquid formulae manufactured from cows' milk proteins or protein hydrolysates — Cadmium · 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 0.02 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Jan 2015.
Sub-row of point 3.2.19 as written: "— powdered formulae manufac-tured from soya protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cows' milk proteins". The level applies only to that part of the point; the point's other sub-rows carry their own levels.
From the official list: — powdered formulae manufac-tured from soya protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cows' milk proteins · 0,020 as from 1 January 2015
Annex rows, point 3.2.19: Infant formulae and follow on-formulae > powdered formulae manufac-tured from soya protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cows' milk proteins — Cadmium · 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 0.01 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Jan 2015.
Sub-row of point 3.2.19 as written: "— liquid formulae manufactured from soya protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cows' milk proteins". The level applies only to that part of the point; the point's other sub-rows carry their own levels.
From the official list: — liquid formulae manufactured from soya protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cows' milk proteins · 0,010 as from 1 January 2015
Annex rows, point 3.2.19: Infant formulae and follow on-formulae > liquid formulae manufactured from soya protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cows' milk proteins — Cadmium · 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 0.1 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
From the official list: 3.2.2 · Root and tuber vegetables (excluding celeriac, parsnips, salsify and horseradish), stem vegetables (excluding celery). For potatoes the maximum level applies to peeled potatoes · 0,10
Annex rows, point 3.2.2: Root and tuber vegetables (excluding celeriac, parsnips, salsify and horseradish), stem vegetables (excluding celery). For potatoes the maximum level applies to peeled potatoes — Cadmium · 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 0.04 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Jan 2015.
From the official list: 3.2.20 · Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children · 0,040 as from 1 January 2015
Annex rows, point 3.2.20: Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children — Cadmium · 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 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
From the official list: 3.2.21 · Food supplements excl. food supplements listed in point 3.2.22 · 1,0
Annex rows, point 3.2.21: Food supplements excl. food supplements listed in point 3.2.22 — Cadmium · 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 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
From the official list: 3.2.22 · Food supplements consisting exclusively or mainly of dried seaweed, products derived from seaweed, or of dried bivalve molluscs · 3,0
Annex rows, point 3.2.22: Food supplements consisting exclusively or mainly of dried seaweed, products derived from seaweed, or of dried bivalve molluscs — Cadmium · 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 0.2 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
From the official list: 3.2.3 · Leaf vegetables, fresh herbs, leafy brassica, celery, celeriac, parsnips, salsify, horseradish and the following fungi: Agaricus bisporus (common mushroom), Pleurotus ostreatus (Oyster mushroom), Lentinula edodes (Shiitake mushroom) · 0,20
Annex rows, point 3.2.3: Leaf vegetables, fresh herbs, leafy brassica, celery, celeriac, parsnips, salsify, horseradish and the following fungi: Agaricus bisporus (common mushroom), Pleurotus ostreatus (Oyster mushroom), Lentinula edodes (Shiitake mushroom) — Cadmium · 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 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
From the official list: 3.2.4 · Fungi, excluding those listed in point 3.2.3 · 1,0
Annex rows, point 3.2.4: Fungi, excluding those listed in point 3.2.3 — Cadmium · 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 0.1 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
From the official list: 3.2.5 · Cereal grains excluding wheat and rice · 0,10
Annex rows, point 3.2.5: Cereal grains excluding wheat and rice — Cadmium · 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 0.2 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
From the official list: 3.2.6 · Wheat grains, rice grains; Wheat bran and wheat germ for direct consumption; Soy beans · 0,20
Annex rows, point 3.2.6: Wheat grains, rice grains; Wheat bran and wheat germ for direct consumption; Soy beans — Cadmium · 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 0.1 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Jan 2019.
Sub-row of point 3.2.7 as written: "— Milk chocolate with < 30 % total dry cocoa solids". The level applies only to that part of the point; the point's other sub-rows carry their own levels.
From the official list: — Milk chocolate with < 30 % total dry cocoa solids · 0,10 as from 1 January 2019
Annex rows, point 3.2.7: Specific cocoa and chocolate products as listed below > Milk chocolate with < 30 % total dry cocoa solids — Cadmium · 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 Jan 2019.
Sub-row of point 3.2.7 as written: "— Chocolate with < 50 % total dry cocoa solids; milk chocolate with ≥ 30 % total dry cocoa solids". The level applies only to that part of the point; the point's other sub-rows carry their own levels.
From the official list: — Chocolate with < 50 % total dry cocoa solids; milk chocolate with ≥ 30 % total dry cocoa solids · 0,30 as from 1 January 2019
Annex rows, point 3.2.7: Specific cocoa and chocolate products as listed below > Chocolate with < 50 % total dry cocoa solids; milk chocolate with ≥ 30 % total dry cocoa solids — Cadmium · 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 0.8 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Jan 2019.
Sub-row of point 3.2.7 as written: "— Chocolate with ≥ 50 % total dry cocoa solids". The level applies only to that part of the point; the point's other sub-rows carry their own levels.
From the official list: — Chocolate with ≥ 50 % total dry cocoa solids · 0,80 as from 1 January 2019
Annex rows, point 3.2.7: Specific cocoa and chocolate products as listed below > Chocolate with ≥ 50 % total dry cocoa solids — Cadmium · 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 0.6 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Jan 2019.
Sub-row of point 3.2.7 as written: "— Cocoa powder sold to the final consumer or as an ingredient in sweetened cocoa powder sold to the final consumer (drinking chocolate)". The level applies only to that part of the point; the point's other sub-rows carry their own levels.
From the official list: — Cocoa powder sold to the final consumer or as an ingredient in sweetened cocoa powder sold to the final consumer (drinking chocolate) · 0,60 as from 1 January 2019
Annex rows, point 3.2.7: Specific cocoa and chocolate products as listed below > Cocoa powder sold to the final consumer or as an ingredient in sweetened cocoa powder sold to the final consumer (drinking chocolate) — Cadmium · 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 0.05 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
From the official list: 3.2.8 · Meat (excluding offal) of bovine animals, sheep, pig and poultry · 0,050
Annex rows, point 3.2.8: Meat (excluding offal) of bovine animals, sheep, pig and poultry — Cadmium · 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 0.2 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
From the official list: 3.2.9 · Horsemeat, excluding offal · 0,20
Annex rows, point 3.2.9: Horsemeat, excluding offal — Cadmium · 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 Consumer electronics and small appliances: Limit 0.01 % (content basis). In force since 2 Jan 2013.
“Cadmium (0.01%)”
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: 카드뮴 및 그 화합물 · 7440-43-9 · 카드뮴
Schedule 1 카드뮴 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 5 µg/g (content basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
“6. 카드뮴 : 5㎍/g이하”
For Kitchen and Tableware and drinkware: Limit 0.7 µg/cm² (migration basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 27 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
“액체를 채울 수 없거나 액체를 채웠을 때 깊이가 2.5 cm 미만인 경우 8 ㎍ ㎠ 이하 / 0.7 ㎍ ㎠ 이하 / -”
For Kitchen and Tableware and drinkware: Limit 0.05 mg/L (migration basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 27 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
“나. 도자기제 옹기류 · 구 분 납 카드뮴 비소 가열조리용 0.5 mg/L 이하 0.05 mg/L 이하”
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For Kitchen and Tableware and drinkware: Limit 0.25 mg/L (migration basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 27 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
“용량 1.1 L 이상 3 L (옹기류에 1 mg/L 이하 0.25 mg/L 이하”
For Kitchen and Tableware and drinkware: Limit 0.25 mg/L (migration basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 27 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
“이상인 경우 이외 미만 한한다) 용량 3 L 이상 0.5 mg/L 이하 0.25 mg/L 이하”
For Kitchen and Tableware and drinkware: Limit 0.5 mg/L (migration basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 27 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
“용량 1.1 L 미만 2 mg/L 이하 0.5 mg/L 이하”
For Kitchen and Tableware and drinkware: Limit 0.5 µg/cm² (migration basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 27 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
“용량 3 L 이상 1 ㎍ ㎠ 이하 / 0.5 ㎍ ㎠ 이하 / 1 ㎍ ㎠ 이하 /”
For Kitchen and Tableware and drinkware: Limit 0.5 µg/cm² (migration basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 27 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
“가열조리용 1 ㎍ ㎠ 이하 / 0.5 ㎍ ㎠ 이하 / 1 ㎍ ㎠ 이하 /”
For Kitchen and Tableware and drinkware: Limit 0.7 µg/cm² (migration basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 27 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
“가열조리용 이외 8 ㎍ ㎠ 이하 / 0.7 ㎍ ㎠ 이하 / 1 ㎍ ㎠ 이하 /”
For Kitchen and Tableware and drinkware: Limit 0.07 mg/L (migration basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 27 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
“다. 법랑 구 분 납 카드뮴 안티몬 용량 3 L 미만 0.4 mg/L 이하 0.07 mg/L 이하 0.1 mg/L 이하”
For Kitchen and Tableware and drinkware: Limit 0.07 mg/L (migration basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 27 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
“깊이가 2.5 cm 이상인 경우 용량 3 L 미만 0.8 mg/L 이하 0.07 mg/L 이하 0.1 mg/L 이하”
For Kitchen and Tableware and drinkware: Limit 0.7 µg/cm² (migration basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 27 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
“액체를 채울 수 없거나 액체를 채웠을 때 깊이가 2.5 cm 미만인 경우 8 ㎍ ㎠ 이하 / 0.7 ㎍ ㎠ 이하 / 나. 도자기제 옹기류”
For Kitchen and Tableware and drinkware: Limit 0.05 mg/L (migration basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 27 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
“7. 유리제, 도자기제, 법랑 및 옹기류 가. 유리제 구 분 납 카드뮴 가열조리용 0.5 mg/L 이하 0.05 mg/L 이하”
For Kitchen and Tableware and drinkware: Limit 0.25 mg/L (migration basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 27 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
“용량 3 L 이상 0.5 mg/L 이하 0.25 mg/L 이하”
For Kitchen and Tableware and drinkware: Limit 0.25 mg/L (migration basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 27 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
“용량 600 mL 이상 3 L 미만 0.75 mg/L 이하 0.25 mg/L 이하”
For Kitchen and Tableware and drinkware: Limit 0.5 mg/L (migration basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 27 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
“액체를 채웠을 때 용량 600 mL 미만 1.5 mg/L 이하 0.5 mg/L 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.
“납 0.4 이하 카드뮴 0.1 이하 니켈 0.1 이하”
For Kitchen and Tableware and drinkware: Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 27 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
“고무젖꼭지 이외의 고무제 : 100 이하 카드뮴 고무젖꼭지 : 10 이하”
For Kitchen and Tableware and drinkware: Limit 100 mg/kg (content basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 27 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
“합성수지제, 가공셀룰로스제, 종이제, 전분제 기구 및 용기 포장에 사용하는 재질 · 은 납, 카드뮴, 수은 및 6가크롬의 합이 100 mg/kg 이하이어야 하며”
For Consumer electronics and small appliances, except Lighting: Limit 0.01 % (content basis). In force since 1 Jul 2021.
From the official list: 차. 카드뮴 · 동일물질 내 중량기준(wt)으로 · 0.01% 이하
Schedule 1의2 1. 차 · fetched 2026-10-09
Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 전기ㆍ전자제품 및 자동차의 자원순환에 관한 법률 시행령(opens in a new tab)Limit 0.01 % (content basis). In force since 1 Jul 2021.
From the official list: 차. 카드뮴 · 동일물질 내 중량기준(wt)으로 · 0.01% 이하
Schedule 1의2 1. 차. 카드뮴 · fetched 2026-10-09
Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 전기ㆍ전자제품 및 자동차의 자원순환에 관한 법률 시행령(opens in a new tab)For E-bikes and pedelecs: Limit 0.01 % (content basis). In force since 1 Jul 2021.
From the official list: 차. 카드뮴 · 동일물질 내 중량기준(wt)으로 · 0.01% 이하
Schedule 1의2 1. 차. 카드뮴 · fetched 2026-10-09
Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 전기ㆍ전자제품 및 자동차의 자원순환에 관한 법률 시행령(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): Cadmium: 0.05 (inhalation)). In force since 1 Oct 1988.
- Chemical
- Cadmium and cadmium compounds
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
- CAS No.
- none given
- Date listed
- 1 Oct 1987
Prop 65 list row: Cadmium and cadmium compounds · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (MADL (µg/day): 4.1 (oral)). In force since 1 May 1998.
- Chemical
- Cadmium
- Type of toxicity
- developmental toxicity, male reproductive toxicity
- Listed by
- the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
- CAS No.
- none given
- Date listed
- 1 May 1997
- NSRL or MADL (µg/day)
- 4.1 (oral)
Prop 65 list row: Cadmium · 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.
- 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, 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.
- 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, 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 Ceramic and porcelain dinnerware and Ceramic mugs and cups: Limit 0.07 mg/dm² (migration basis). In force since 17 Oct 1989.
“—Category 1: Articles which cannot be filled and articles which can be filled, the internal depth of which, measured from the lowest point to the horizontal plane passing through the upper rim, does not exceed 25 mm 0,8 mg/dm2 0,07 mg/dm2”
Art. 2(4) cadmium category 1 · fetched 2026-10-08European Commission / EUR-Lex: Directive 84/500/EEC(opens in a new tab) Limit 0.07 mg/dm² (migration basis). In force since 17 Oct 1989.
“—Category 1: Articles which cannot be filled and articles which can be filled, the internal depth of which, measured from the lowest point to the horizontal plane passing through the upper rim, does not exceed 25 mm 0,8 mg/dm2 0,07 mg/dm2”
Art. 2(4) cadmium category 1 · fetched 2026-10-08European Commission / EUR-Lex: Directive 84/500/EEC(opens in a new tab) For Ceramic and porcelain dinnerware and Ceramic mugs and cups: Limit 0.3 mg/l (migration basis). In force since 17 Oct 1989.
“—Category 2: All other articles which can be filled 4,0 mg/l 0,3 mg/l”
Art. 2(4) cadmium category 2 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08European Commission / EUR-Lex: Directive 84/500/EEC(opens in a new tab) Limit 0.3 mg/l (migration basis). In force since 17 Oct 1989.
“—Category 2: All other articles which can be filled 4,0 mg/l 0,3 mg/l”
Art. 2(4) cadmium category 2 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08European Commission / EUR-Lex: Directive 84/500/EEC(opens in a new tab) Show 76 more rules for this market
For Ceramic and porcelain dinnerware and Ceramic mugs and cups: Limit 0.1 mg/l (migration basis). In force since 17 Oct 1989.
“—Category 3: Cooking ware; packaging and storage vessels having a capacity of more than three litres 1,5 mg/l 0,1 mg/l”
Art. 2(4) cadmium category 3 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08European Commission / EUR-Lex: Directive 84/500/EEC(opens in a new tab) Limit 0.1 mg/l (migration basis). In force since 17 Oct 1989.
“—Category 3: Cooking ware; packaging and storage vessels having a capacity of more than three litres 1,5 mg/l 0,1 mg/l”
Art. 2(4) cadmium category 3 (excerpt) · fetched 2026-10-08European Commission / EUR-Lex: Directive 84/500/EEC(opens in a new tab) Limit 1 mg/kg (extractable basis). In force since 2 Nov 2020.
“Cadmium and its compounds (listed in Annex XVII, Entry 28, 29, 30, Appendices 1-6) — — — 1 mg/kg after extraction (expressed as Cd metal that can be extracted from the material)”
Annex XVII entry 72 Appendix 12 (cadmium) · fetched 2026-10-08ECHA / European Commission: Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Annex XVII(opens in a new tab) For Home and kitchen goods: Limit 0.01 % (content basis). In force since 10 Dec 2011.
“Mixtures and articles produced from plastic material as listed above shall not be placed on the market if the concentration of cadmium (expressed as Cd metal) is equal to or greater than 0,01 % by weight of the plastic material.”
Annex XVII entry 23 para 1 · 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.
“Cadmium no ND (LOD 0,002)”
Annex II Table 1 cadmium · fetched 2026-10-08European 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: Cadmium and its compounds · 7440-43-9 · 231-152-8
Annex II entry 68 · 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 0.05 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.2.1.1 · Fruits except products listed in 3.2.1.2, 3.2.1.3 and 3.2.1.4 · 0,050
Annex I rows, point 3.2.1.1: Fruits and tree nuts > Fruits except products listed in 3.2.1.2, 3.2.1.3 and 3.2.1.4 — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.1.2 · Citrus fruits, pome fruits, stone fruits, table olives, kiwi fruits, bananas, mangoes, papayas and pineapples · 0,020
Annex I rows, point 3.2.1.2: Fruits and tree nuts > Citrus fruits, pome fruits, stone fruits, table olives, kiwi fruits, bananas, mangoes, papayas and pineapples — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.1.3 · Berries and small fruits, except products listed in 3.2.1.4 · 0,030
Annex I rows, point 3.2.1.3: Fruits and tree nuts > Berries and small fruits, except products listed in 3.2.1.4 — Cadmium · 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 0.04 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.2.1.4 · Raspberries · 0,040
Annex I rows, point 3.2.1.4: Fruits and tree nuts > Raspberries — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.1.5.1 · Tree nuts except products listed in 3.2.1.5.2 · 0,20
Annex I rows, point 3.2.1.5.1: Fruits and tree nuts > Tree nuts > Tree nuts except products listed in 3.2.1.5.2 — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.1.5.2 · Pine nuts · 0,30
Annex I rows, point 3.2.1.5.2: Fruits and tree nuts > Tree nuts > Pine nuts — Cadmium · 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 0.04 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.2.10.1 · Pulses except products listed in 3.2.10.2 · 0,040
Annex I rows, point 3.2.10.1: Pulses and proteins from pulses > Pulses except products listed in 3.2.10.2 — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.10.2 · Proteins from pulses · 0,10
Annex I rows, point 3.2.10.2: Pulses and proteins from pulses > Proteins from pulses — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.11.1 · Oilseeds except products listed in 3.2.11.2, 3.2.11.3, 3.2.11.4, 3.2.11.5 and 3.2.11.6 · 0,10
Annex I rows, point 3.2.11.1: Oilseeds > Oilseeds except products listed in 3.2.11.2, 3.2.11.3, 3.2.11.4, 3.2.11.5 and 3.2.11.6 — Cadmium · 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 0.15 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.2.11.2 · Rape seeds · 0,15
Annex I rows, point 3.2.11.2: Oilseeds > Rape seeds — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.11.3 · Peanuts and soy beans · 0,20
Annex I rows, point 3.2.11.3: Oilseeds > Peanuts and soy beans — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.11.4 · Mustard seeds · 0,30
Annex I rows, point 3.2.11.4: Oilseeds > Mustard seeds — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.11.5 · Linseeds and sunflower seeds · 0,50
Annex I rows, point 3.2.11.5: Oilseeds > Linseeds and sunflower seeds — Cadmium · 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 1.2 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.2.11.6 · Poppy seeds · 1,20
Annex I rows, point 3.2.11.6: Oilseeds > Poppy seeds — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.12.1 · Cereals except products listed in 3.2.12.2, 3.2.12.3, 3.2.12.4 and 3.2.12.5 · 0,10
Annex I rows, point 3.2.12.1: Cereals > Cereals except products listed in 3.2.12.2, 3.2.12.3, 3.2.12.4 and 3.2.12.5 — Cadmium · 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.
From the consolidated text: 3.2.12.2 · Barley and rye · 0,050
Annex I rows, point 3.2.12.2: Cereals > Barley and rye — Cadmium · 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 0.15 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.2.12.3 · Rice, quinoa, wheat bran and wheat gluten · 0,15
Annex I rows, point 3.2.12.3: Cereals > Rice, quinoa, wheat bran and wheat gluten — Cadmium · 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 0.18 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.2.12.4 · Durum wheat (Triticum durum) · 0,18
Annex I rows, point 3.2.12.4: Cereals > Durum wheat (Triticum durum) — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.12.5 · Wheat germ · 0,20
Annex I rows, point 3.2.12.5: Cereals > Wheat germ — Cadmium · 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: "Except offal.".
From the consolidated text: 3.2.13.1 · Meat of bovine animals, sheep, pig and poultry · 0,050 · Except offal.
Annex I rows, point 3.2.13.1: Products of animal origin > Meat of bovine animals, sheep, pig and poultry — Cadmium · 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.
Remarks as written: "Except offal.".
From the consolidated text: 3.2.13.2 · Horsemeat · 0,20 · Except offal.
Annex I rows, point 3.2.13.2: Products of animal origin > Horsemeat — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.13.3 · Liver of bovine animals, sheep, pig, poultry and horse · 0,50
Annex I rows, point 3.2.13.3: Products of animal origin > Liver of bovine animals, sheep, pig, poultry and horse — Cadmium · 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 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.2.13.4 · Kidney of bovine animals, sheep, pig, poultry and horse · 1,0
Annex I rows, point 3.2.13.4: Products of animal origin > Kidney of bovine animals, sheep, pig, poultry and horse — Cadmium · 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: "Where fish are intended to be eaten whole, the maximum level applies to the whole fish. In case of dried, diluted, processed and/or compound food, Article 3(1) and (2) apply.".
From the consolidated text: 3.2.14.1 · Muscle meat of fish except species listed in 3.2.14.2, 3.2.14.3 and 3.2.14.4 · 0,050 · Where fish are intended to be eaten whole, the maximum level applies to the whole fish. In case of dried, diluted, processed and/or compound food, Article 3(1) and (2) apply.
Annex I rows, point 3.2.14.1: Fishery products and bivalve molluscs > Muscle meat of fish except species listed in 3.2.14.2, 3.2.14.3 and 3.2.14.4 — Cadmium · 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.
Remarks as written: "Where fish are intended to be eaten whole, the maximum level applies to the whole fish. In case of dried, diluted, processed and/or compound food, Article 3(1) and (2) apply.".
From the consolidated text: 3.2.14.2 · Muscle meat of the following fish: Mackerel (Scomber species); Tuna (Thunnus species, Katsuwonus pelamis, Euthynnus species); Bichique (Sicyopterus lagocephalus) · 0,10 · Where fish are intended to be eaten whole, the maximum level applies to the whole fish. In case of dried, diluted, processed and/or compound food, Article 3(1) and (2) apply.
Annex I rows, point 3.2.14.2: Fishery products and bivalve molluscs > Muscle meat of the following fish: Mackerel (Scomber species); Tuna (Thunnus species, Katsuwonus pelamis, Euthynnus species); Bichique (Sicyopterus lagocephalus) — Cadmium · 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 0.15 mg/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. In case of dried, diluted, processed and/or compound food, Article 3(1) and (2) apply.".
From the consolidated text: 3.2.14.3 · Muscle meat of bullet tuna (Auxis species) · 0,15 · Where fish are intended to be eaten whole, the maximum level applies to the whole fish. In case of dried, diluted, processed and/or compound food, Article 3(1) and (2) apply.
Annex I rows, point 3.2.14.3: Fishery products and bivalve molluscs > Muscle meat of bullet tuna (Auxis species) — Cadmium · 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.
Remarks as written: "Where fish are intended to be eaten whole, the maximum level applies to the whole fish. In case of dried, diluted, processed and/or compound food, Article 3(1) and (2) apply.".
From the consolidated text: 3.2.14.4 · Muscle meat of the following fish: Anchovy (Engraulis species); Swordfish (Xiphias gladius); Sardine (Sardina pilchardus) · 0,25 · Where fish are intended to be eaten whole, the maximum level applies to the whole fish. In case of dried, diluted, processed and/or compound food, Article 3(1) and (2) apply.
Annex I rows, point 3.2.14.4: Fishery products and bivalve molluscs > Muscle meat of the following fish: Anchovy (Engraulis species); Swordfish (Xiphias gladius); Sardine (Sardina pilchardus) — Cadmium · 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.
Remarks as written: "The maximum level applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen, which means that the cephalothorax of crustaceans is excluded. In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) the maximum level applies to the muscle meat from appendages. In case of dried, diluted, processed".
From the consolidated text: 3.2.14.5 · Crustaceans · 0,50 · The maximum level applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen, which means that the cephalothorax of crustaceans is excluded. In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) the maximum level applies to the muscle meat from appendages. In case of dried, diluted, processed and/or compound food, Article 3(1) and (2) apply.
Annex I rows, point 3.2.14.5: Fishery products and bivalve molluscs > Crustaceans — Cadmium · 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 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "In case of Pecten maximus, the maximum level applies to the adductor muscle and gonad only. In case of dried, diluted, processed and/or compound food, Articles 3(1) and (2) apply.".
From the consolidated text: 3.2.14.6 · Bivalve molluscs · 1,0 · In case of Pecten maximus, the maximum level applies to the adductor muscle and gonad only. In case of dried, diluted, processed and/or compound food, Articles 3(1) and (2) apply.
Annex I rows, point 3.2.14.6: Fishery products and bivalve molluscs > Bivalve molluscs — Cadmium · 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 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "The maximum level applies to the animal without viscera. In case of dried, diluted, processed and/or compound food, Articles 3(1) and (2) apply.".
From the consolidated text: 3.2.14.7 · Cephalopods · 1,0 · The maximum level applies to the animal without viscera. In case of dried, diluted, processed and/or compound food, Articles 3(1) and (2) apply.
Annex I rows, point 3.2.14.7: Fishery products and bivalve molluscs > Cephalopods — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.15.1 · Milk chocolate with < 30 % total dry cocoa solids · 0,10
Annex I rows, point 3.2.15.1: Cocoa and chocolate products > Milk chocolate with < 30 % total dry cocoa solids — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.15.2 · Chocolate with < 50 % total dry cocoa solids; milk chocolate with ≥ 30 % total dry cocoa solids · 0,30
Annex I rows, point 3.2.15.2: Cocoa and chocolate products > Chocolate with < 50 % total dry cocoa solids; milk chocolate with ≥ 30 % total dry cocoa solids — Cadmium · 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 0.8 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.2.15.3 · Chocolate with ≥ 50 % total dry cocoa solids · 0,80
Annex I rows, point 3.2.15.3: Cocoa and chocolate products > Chocolate with ≥ 50 % total dry cocoa solids — Cadmium · 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 0.6 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.2.15.4 · Cocoa powder placed on the market for the final consumer or as an ingredient in sweetened cocoa powder or powdered chocolate placed on the market for the final consumer (drinking chocolate) · 0,60
Annex I rows, point 3.2.15.4: Cocoa and chocolate products > Cocoa powder placed on the market for the final consumer or as an ingredient in sweetened cocoa powder or powdered chocolate placed on the market for the final consumer (drinking chocolate) — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.16 · Salt · 0,50
Annex I rows, point 3.2.16: Salt — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.17.1 · placed on the market as powder and manufactured from cows' milk proteins or cow’s milk protein hydrolysates · 0,010
Annex I rows, point 3.2.17.1: Infant formulae, follow-on formulae, food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children and young-child formulae > placed on the market as powder and manufactured from cows' milk proteins or cow’s milk protein hydrolysates — Cadmium · 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 0.005 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.2.17.2 · placed on the market as liquid and manufactured from cows' milk proteins or cow’s milk protein hydrolysates · 0,005
Annex I rows, point 3.2.17.2: Infant formulae, follow-on formulae, food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children and young-child formulae > placed on the market as liquid and manufactured from cows' milk proteins or cow’s milk protein hydrolysates — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.17.3 · placed on the market as powder and manufactured from soy protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cows' milk proteins · 0,020
Annex I rows, point 3.2.17.3: Infant formulae, follow-on formulae, food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children and young-child formulae > placed on the market as powder and manufactured from soy protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cows' milk proteins — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.17.4 · placed on the market as liquid and manufactured from soy protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cows' milk proteins · 0,010
Annex I rows, point 3.2.17.4: Infant formulae, follow-on formulae, food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children and young-child formulae > placed on the market as liquid and manufactured from soy protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cows' milk proteins — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.18.1 · placed on the market as powder and manufactured from plant protein isolates other than soy protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cow’s milk proteins · 0,020
Annex I rows, point 3.2.18.1: Young-child formulae > placed on the market as powder and manufactured from plant protein isolates other than soy protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cow’s milk proteins — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.18.2 · placed on the market as liquid and manufactured from plant protein isolates other than soya protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cow’s milk proteins · 0,010
Annex I rows, point 3.2.18.2: Young-child formulae > placed on the market as liquid and manufactured from plant protein isolates other than soya protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cow’s milk proteins — Cadmium · 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: "Including fruit juices. The maximum level applies to the products ready to use.".
From the consolidated text: 3.2.19.1 · placed on the market as liquid or to be reconstituted following instructions of the manufacturer · 0,020 · Including fruit juices. The maximum level applies to the products ready to use.
Annex I rows, point 3.2.19.1: Drinks for infants and young children labelled and placed on the market as such except products listed in 3.2.17 and 3.2.18 > placed on the market as liquid or to be reconstituted following instructions of the manufacturer — Cadmium · 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.
Remarks as written: "For potatoes, the maximum level applies to peeled potatoes.".
From the consolidated text: 3.2.2.1 · Root and tuber vegetables except products listed in 3.2.2.2, 3.2.2.3, 3.2.2.4, 3.2.2.5, 3.2.2.6 and 3.2.2.7 · 0,10 · For potatoes, the maximum level applies to peeled potatoes.
Annex I rows, point 3.2.2.1: Root and tuber vegetables > Root and tuber vegetables except products listed in 3.2.2.2, 3.2.2.3, 3.2.2.4, 3.2.2.5, 3.2.2.6 and 3.2.2.7 — Cadmium · 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 0.06 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.2.2.2 · Beetroots · 0,060
Annex I rows, point 3.2.2.2: Root and tuber vegetables > Beetroots — Cadmium · 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 0.15 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.2.2.3 · Celeriac · 0,15
Annex I rows, point 3.2.2.3: Root and tuber vegetables > Celeriac — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.2.4 · Horseradish, parsnips, salsify · 0,20
Annex I rows, point 3.2.2.4: Root and tuber vegetables > Horseradish, parsnips, salsify — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.2.5 · Radishes other than tiger nuts · 0,020
Annex I rows, point 3.2.2.5: Root and tuber vegetables > Radishes other than tiger nuts — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.2.6 · Tiger nuts · 0,10
Annex I rows, point 3.2.2.6: Root and tuber vegetables > Tiger nuts — Cadmium · 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.
From the consolidated text: 3.2.2.7 · Tropical roots and tubers, parsley roots, turnips · 0,050
Annex I rows, point 3.2.2.7: Root and tuber vegetables > Tropical roots and tubers, parsley roots, turnips — Cadmium · 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 0.04 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: 3.2.20 · Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children · 0,040 · The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.
Annex I rows, point 3.2.20: Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children — Cadmium · 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 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.2.21.1 · Food supplements except products listed in 3.2.21.2 · 1,0
Annex I rows, point 3.2.21.1: Food supplements > Food supplements except products listed in 3.2.21.2 — Cadmium · 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 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.2.21.2 · Food supplements consisting at least of 80 % from dried seaweed, from products derived from seaweed or from dried bivalve molluscs · 3,0
Annex I rows, point 3.2.21.2: Food supplements > Food supplements consisting at least of 80 % from dried seaweed, from products derived from seaweed or from dried bivalve molluscs — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.3.1 · Bulb vegetables except products listed in 3.2.3.2 · 0,030
Annex I rows, point 3.2.3.1: Bulb vegetables > Bulb vegetables except products listed in 3.2.3.2 — Cadmium · 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.
From the consolidated text: 3.2.3.2 · Garlic · 0,050
Annex I rows, point 3.2.3.2: Bulb vegetables > Garlic — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.4.1 · Fruiting vegetables except products listed in 3.2.4.2 · 0,020
Annex I rows, point 3.2.4.1: Fruiting vegetables > Fruiting vegetables except products listed in 3.2.4.2 — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.4.2 · Aubergines · 0,030
Annex I rows, point 3.2.4.2: Fruiting vegetables > Aubergines — Cadmium · 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 0.04 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.2.5.1 · Brassica except products listed in 3.2.5.2 · 0,040
Annex I rows, point 3.2.5.1: Brassica vegetables > Brassica except products listed in 3.2.5.2 — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.5.2 · Leafy brassica · 0,10
Annex I rows, point 3.2.5.2: Brassica vegetables > Leafy brassica — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.6.1 · Leaf vegetables except products listed in 3.2.6.2 · 0,10
Annex I rows, point 3.2.6.1: Leaf vegetables and herbs > Leaf vegetables except products listed in 3.2.6.2 — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.6.2 · Spinaches and similar leaves, mustard seedlings and fresh herbs · 0,20
Annex I rows, point 3.2.6.2: Leaf vegetables and herbs > Spinaches and similar leaves, mustard seedlings and fresh herbs — Cadmium · 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 wet weight. The maximum level applies after washing and separating the edible part.".
From the consolidated text: 3.2.7 · Legume vegetables · 0,020 · The maximum level applies to the wet weight. The maximum level applies after washing and separating the edible part.
Annex I rows, point 3.2.7: Legume vegetables — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.8.1 · Stem vegetables except products listed in 3.2.8.2 and 3.2.8.3 · 0,030
Annex I rows, point 3.2.8.1: Stem vegetables > Stem vegetables except products listed in 3.2.8.2 and 3.2.8.3 — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.8.2 · Celeries · 0,10
Annex I rows, point 3.2.8.2: Stem vegetables > Celeries — Cadmium · 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 0.04 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.2.8.3 · Leeks · 0,040
Annex I rows, point 3.2.8.3: Stem vegetables > Leeks — Cadmium · 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.
From the consolidated text: 3.2.9.1 · Agaricus bisporus · 0,050
Annex I rows, point 3.2.9.1: Fungi > Agaricus bisporus — Cadmium · 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 0.15 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 3.2.9.2 · Cultivated fungi other than Agaricus bisporus · 0,15
Annex I rows, point 3.2.9.2: Fungi > Cultivated fungi other than Agaricus bisporus — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.9.3 · Wild fungi · 0,50
Annex I rows, point 3.2.9.3: Fungi > Wild fungi — Cadmium · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Consumer electronics and small appliances: Limit 0.01 % (content basis). In force since 3 Jan 2013.
“Cadmium (0,01 %)”
Annex II Cadmium · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2011/65/EU(opens in a new tab) Limit 0.01 % (content basis). In force since 3 Jan 2013.
“Cadmium (0,01 %)”
Annex II Cadmium · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2011/65/EU(opens in a new tab) For E-bikes and pedelecs: Limit 0.01 % (content basis). In force since 3 Jan 2013.
“Cadmium (0,01 %)”
Annex II Cadmium · fetched 2026-10-09European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Directive 2011/65/EU(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: Cadmium and its compounds · 7440-43-9 · 231-152-8
Annex II entry 68 · 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 0.05 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
From the official list: 3.2.1 · Vegetables and fruit, excluding root and tuber vegetables, leaf vegetables, fresh herbs, leafy brassica, stem vegetables, fungi and seaweed · 0,050
Annex rows, point 3.2.1: Vegetables and fruit, excluding root and tuber vegetables, leaf vegetables, fresh herbs, leafy brassica, stem vegetables, fungi and seaweed — Cadmium · 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 0.5 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
From the official list: 3.2.10 · Liver of bovine animals, sheep, pig, poultry and horse · 0,50
Annex rows, point 3.2.10: Liver of bovine animals, sheep, pig, poultry and horse — Cadmium · 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 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
From the official list: 3.2.11 · Kidney of bovine animals, sheep, pig, poultry and horse · 1,0
Annex rows, point 3.2.11: Kidney of bovine animals, sheep, pig, poultry and horse — Cadmium · 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 26 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 0.05 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
From the official list: 3.2.12 · Muscle meat of fish, excluding species listed in points 3.2.13, 3.2.14 and 3.2.15 · 0,050
Annex rows, point 3.2.12: Muscle meat of fish, excluding species listed in points 3.2.13, 3.2.14 and 3.2.15 — Cadmium · 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 0.1 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
From the official list: 3.2.13 · Muscle meat of the following fish: mackerel (Scomber species), tuna (Thunnus species, Katsuwonus pelamis, Euthynnus species), bichique (Sicyopterus lagocephalus) · 0,10
Annex rows, point 3.2.13: Muscle meat of the following fish: mackerel (Scomber species), tuna (Thunnus species, Katsuwonus pelamis, Euthynnus species), bichique (Sicyopterus lagocephalus) — Cadmium · 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 0.15 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
From the official list: 3.2.14 · Muscle meat of the following fish: bullet tuna (Auxis species) · 0,15
Annex rows, point 3.2.14: Muscle meat of the following fish: bullet tuna (Auxis species) — Cadmium · 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: 3.2.15 · Muscle meat of the following fish: anchovy (Engraulis species); swordfish (Xiphias gladius); sardine (Sardina pilchardus) · 0,25
Annex rows, point 3.2.15: Muscle meat of the following fish: anchovy (Engraulis species); swordfish (Xiphias gladius); sardine (Sardina pilchardus) — Cadmium · 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 0.5 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
From the official list: 3.2.16 · Crustaceans: muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) muscle meat from appendages · 0,50
Annex rows, point 3.2.16: Crustaceans: muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) muscle meat from appendages — Cadmium · 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 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
From the official list: 3.2.17 · Bivalve molluscs · 1,0
Annex rows, point 3.2.17: Bivalve molluscs — Cadmium · 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 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
From the official list: 3.2.18 · Cephalopods (without viscera) · 1,0
Annex rows, point 3.2.18: Cephalopods (without viscera) — Cadmium · 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 0.01 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Jan 2015.
Sub-row of point 3.2.19 as written: "— powdered formulae manufac-tured from cows' milk proteins or protein hydrolysates". The level applies only to that part of the point; the point's other sub-rows carry their own levels.
From the official list: — powdered formulae manufac-tured from cows' milk proteins or protein hydrolysates · 0,010 as from 1 January 2015
Annex rows, point 3.2.19: Infant formulae and follow on-formulae > powdered formulae manufac- tured from cows' milk proteins or protein hydrolysates — Cadmium · 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 0.005 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Jan 2015.
Sub-row of point 3.2.19 as written: "— liquid formulae manufactured from cows' milk proteins or protein hydrolysates". The level applies only to that part of the point; the point's other sub-rows carry their own levels.
From the official list: — liquid formulae manufactured from cows' milk proteins or protein hydrolysates · 0,005 as from 1 January 2015
Annex rows, point 3.2.19: Infant formulae and follow on-formulae > liquid formulae manufactured from cows' milk proteins or protein hydrolysates — Cadmium · 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 0.02 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Jan 2015.
Sub-row of point 3.2.19 as written: "— powdered formulae manufac-tured from soya protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cows' milk proteins". The level applies only to that part of the point; the point's other sub-rows carry their own levels.
From the official list: — powdered formulae manufac-tured from soya protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cows' milk proteins · 0,020 as from 1 January 2015
Annex rows, point 3.2.19: Infant formulae and follow on-formulae > powdered formulae manufac-tured from soya protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cows' milk proteins — Cadmium · 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 0.01 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Jan 2015.
Sub-row of point 3.2.19 as written: "— liquid formulae manufactured from soya protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cows' milk proteins". The level applies only to that part of the point; the point's other sub-rows carry their own levels.
From the official list: — liquid formulae manufactured from soya protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cows' milk proteins · 0,010 as from 1 January 2015
Annex rows, point 3.2.19: Infant formulae and follow on-formulae > liquid formulae manufactured from soya protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cows' milk proteins — Cadmium · 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 0.1 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
From the official list: 3.2.2 · Root and tuber vegetables (excluding celeriac, parsnips, salsify and horseradish), stem vegetables (excluding celery). For potatoes the maximum level applies to peeled potatoes · 0,10
Annex rows, point 3.2.2: Root and tuber vegetables (excluding celeriac, parsnips, salsify and horseradish), stem vegetables (excluding celery). For potatoes the maximum level applies to peeled potatoes — Cadmium · 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 0.04 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Jan 2015.
From the official list: 3.2.20 · Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children · 0,040 as from 1 January 2015
Annex rows, point 3.2.20: Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children — Cadmium · 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 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
From the official list: 3.2.21 · Food supplements excl. food supplements listed in point 3.2.22 · 1,0
Annex rows, point 3.2.21: Food supplements excl. food supplements listed in point 3.2.22 — Cadmium · 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 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
From the official list: 3.2.22 · Food supplements consisting exclusively or mainly of dried seaweed, products derived from seaweed, or of dried bivalve molluscs · 3,0
Annex rows, point 3.2.22: Food supplements consisting exclusively or mainly of dried seaweed, products derived from seaweed, or of dried bivalve molluscs — Cadmium · 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 0.2 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
From the official list: 3.2.3 · Leaf vegetables, fresh herbs, leafy brassica, celery, celeriac, parsnips, salsify, horseradish and the following fungi: Agaricus bisporus (common mushroom), Pleurotus ostreatus (Oyster mushroom), Lentinula edodes (Shiitake mushroom) · 0,20
Annex rows, point 3.2.3: Leaf vegetables, fresh herbs, leafy brassica, celery, celeriac, parsnips, salsify, horseradish and the following fungi: Agaricus bisporus (common mushroom), Pleurotus ostreatus (Oyster mushroom), Lentinula edodes (Shiitake mushroom) — Cadmium · 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 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
From the official list: 3.2.4 · Fungi, excluding those listed in point 3.2.3 · 1,0
Annex rows, point 3.2.4: Fungi, excluding those listed in point 3.2.3 — Cadmium · 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 0.1 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
From the official list: 3.2.5 · Cereal grains excluding wheat and rice · 0,10
Annex rows, point 3.2.5: Cereal grains excluding wheat and rice — Cadmium · 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 0.2 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
From the official list: 3.2.6 · Wheat grains, rice grains; Wheat bran and wheat germ for direct consumption; Soy beans · 0,20
Annex rows, point 3.2.6: Wheat grains, rice grains; Wheat bran and wheat germ for direct consumption; Soy beans — Cadmium · 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 0.1 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Jan 2019.
Sub-row of point 3.2.7 as written: "— Milk chocolate with < 30 % total dry cocoa solids". The level applies only to that part of the point; the point's other sub-rows carry their own levels.
From the official list: — Milk chocolate with < 30 % total dry cocoa solids · 0,10 as from 1 January 2019
Annex rows, point 3.2.7: Specific cocoa and chocolate products as listed below > Milk chocolate with < 30 % total dry cocoa solids — Cadmium · 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 Jan 2019.
Sub-row of point 3.2.7 as written: "— Chocolate with < 50 % total dry cocoa solids; milk chocolate with ≥ 30 % total dry cocoa solids". The level applies only to that part of the point; the point's other sub-rows carry their own levels.
From the official list: — Chocolate with < 50 % total dry cocoa solids; milk chocolate with ≥ 30 % total dry cocoa solids · 0,30 as from 1 January 2019
Annex rows, point 3.2.7: Specific cocoa and chocolate products as listed below > Chocolate with < 50 % total dry cocoa solids; milk chocolate with ≥ 30 % total dry cocoa solids — Cadmium · 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 0.8 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Jan 2019.
Sub-row of point 3.2.7 as written: "— Chocolate with ≥ 50 % total dry cocoa solids". The level applies only to that part of the point; the point's other sub-rows carry their own levels.
From the official list: — Chocolate with ≥ 50 % total dry cocoa solids · 0,80 as from 1 January 2019
Annex rows, point 3.2.7: Specific cocoa and chocolate products as listed below > Chocolate with ≥ 50 % total dry cocoa solids — Cadmium · 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 0.6 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Jan 2019.
Sub-row of point 3.2.7 as written: "— Cocoa powder sold to the final consumer or as an ingredient in sweetened cocoa powder sold to the final consumer (drinking chocolate)". The level applies only to that part of the point; the point's other sub-rows carry their own levels.
From the official list: — Cocoa powder sold to the final consumer or as an ingredient in sweetened cocoa powder sold to the final consumer (drinking chocolate) · 0,60 as from 1 January 2019
Annex rows, point 3.2.7: Specific cocoa and chocolate products as listed below > Cocoa powder sold to the final consumer or as an ingredient in sweetened cocoa powder sold to the final consumer (drinking chocolate) — Cadmium · 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 0.05 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
From the official list: 3.2.8 · Meat (excluding offal) of bovine animals, sheep, pig and poultry · 0,050
Annex rows, point 3.2.8: Meat (excluding offal) of bovine animals, sheep, pig and poultry — Cadmium · 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 0.2 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
From the official list: 3.2.9 · Horsemeat, excluding offal · 0,20
Annex rows, point 3.2.9: Horsemeat, excluding offal — Cadmium · 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 Consumer electronics and small appliances: Limit 0.01 % (content basis). In force since 2 Jan 2013.
“Cadmium (0.01%)”
Sch. A1 Cadmium · fetched 2026-10-09legislation.gov.uk (National Archives): SI 2012/3032(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: 카드뮴 및 그 화합물 · 7440-43-9 · 카드뮴
Schedule 1 카드뮴 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 5 µg/g (content basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 18 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
“6. 카드뮴 : 5㎍/g이하”
Article 6(2)6. · 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 0.7 µg/cm² (migration basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 27 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
“액체를 채울 수 없거나 액체를 채웠을 때 깊이가 2.5 cm 미만인 경우 8 ㎍ ㎠ 이하 / 0.7 ㎍ ㎠ 이하 / -”
Ⅴ. 7. 나. 도자기제·옹기류 (채울 수 없거나 깊이 2.5 cm 미만) · 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 0.05 mg/L (migration basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 27 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
“나. 도자기제 옹기류 · 구 분 납 카드뮴 비소 가열조리용 0.5 mg/L 이하 0.05 mg/L 이하”
Ⅴ. 7. 나. 도자기제·옹기류 (가열조리용) · 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 19 more rules for this market
For Kitchen and Tableware and drinkware: Limit 0.25 mg/L (migration basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 27 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
“용량 1.1 L 이상 3 L (옹기류에 1 mg/L 이하 0.25 mg/L 이하”
Ⅴ. 7. 나. 도자기제·옹기류 (가열 조리용 이외, 깊이 2.5 cm 이상) · 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 0.25 mg/L (migration basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 27 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
“이상인 경우 이외 미만 한한다) 용량 3 L 이상 0.5 mg/L 이하 0.25 mg/L 이하”
Ⅴ. 7. 나. 도자기제·옹기류 (가열 조리용 이외, 깊이 2.5 cm 이상) · 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 0.5 mg/L (migration basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 27 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
“용량 1.1 L 미만 2 mg/L 이하 0.5 mg/L 이하”
Ⅴ. 7. 나. 도자기제·옹기류 (가열 조리용 이외, 깊이 2.5 cm 이상) · 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 0.5 µg/cm² (migration basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 27 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
“용량 3 L 이상 1 ㎍ ㎠ 이하 / 0.5 ㎍ ㎠ 이하 / 1 ㎍ ㎠ 이하 /”
Ⅴ. 7. 다. 법랑 (깊이 2.5 cm 이상, 3 L 이상) · 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 0.5 µg/cm² (migration basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 27 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
“가열조리용 1 ㎍ ㎠ 이하 / 0.5 ㎍ ㎠ 이하 / 1 ㎍ ㎠ 이하 /”
Ⅴ. 7. 다. 법랑 (채울 수 없거나 깊이 2.5 cm 미만, 가열조리용) · 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 0.7 µg/cm² (migration basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 27 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
“가열조리용 이외 8 ㎍ ㎠ 이하 / 0.7 ㎍ ㎠ 이하 / 1 ㎍ ㎠ 이하 /”
Ⅴ. 7. 다. 법랑 (채울 수 없거나 깊이 2.5 cm 미만, 가열조리용 이외) · 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 0.07 mg/L (migration basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 27 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
“다. 법랑 구 분 납 카드뮴 안티몬 용량 3 L 미만 0.4 mg/L 이하 0.07 mg/L 이하 0.1 mg/L 이하”
Ⅴ. 7. 다. 법랑 (가열조리용, 깊이 2.5 cm 이상, 3 L 미만) · 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 0.07 mg/L (migration basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 27 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
“깊이가 2.5 cm 이상인 경우 용량 3 L 미만 0.8 mg/L 이하 0.07 mg/L 이하 0.1 mg/L 이하”
Ⅴ. 7. 다. 법랑 (가열조리용 이외, 깊이 2.5 cm 이상, 3 L 미만) · 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 0.7 µg/cm² (migration basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 27 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
“액체를 채울 수 없거나 액체를 채웠을 때 깊이가 2.5 cm 미만인 경우 8 ㎍ ㎠ 이하 / 0.7 ㎍ ㎠ 이하 / 나. 도자기제 옹기류”
Ⅴ. 7. 가. 유리제 (채울 수 없거나 깊이 2.5 cm 미만) · 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 0.05 mg/L (migration basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 27 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
“7. 유리제, 도자기제, 법랑 및 옹기류 가. 유리제 구 분 납 카드뮴 가열조리용 0.5 mg/L 이하 0.05 mg/L 이하”
Ⅴ. 7. 가. 유리제 (가열조리용) · 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 0.25 mg/L (migration basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 27 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
“용량 3 L 이상 0.5 mg/L 이하 0.25 mg/L 이하”
Ⅴ. 7. 가. 유리제 (가열 조리용 이외, 깊이 2.5 cm 이상) · 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 0.25 mg/L (migration basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 27 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
“용량 600 mL 이상 3 L 미만 0.75 mg/L 이하 0.25 mg/L 이하”
Ⅴ. 7. 가. 유리제 (가열 조리용 이외, 깊이 2.5 cm 이상) · 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 0.5 mg/L (migration basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 27 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
“액체를 채웠을 때 용량 600 mL 미만 1.5 mg/L 이하 0.5 mg/L 이하”
Ⅴ. 7. 가. 유리제 (가열 조리용 이외, 깊이 2.5 cm 이상) · 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.
“납 0.4 이하 카드뮴 0.1 이하 니켈 0.1 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 100 mg/kg (content basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 27 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
“고무젖꼭지 이외의 고무제 : 100 이하 카드뮴 고무젖꼭지 : 10 이하”
Ⅴ. 3. 나. 잔류규격 · 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 100 mg/kg (content basis). In force under the consolidated notice effective 27 Mar 2026; earlier versions are not in our data.
“합성수지제, 가공셀룰로스제, 종이제, 전분제 기구 및 용기 포장에 사용하는 재질 · 은 납, 카드뮴, 수은 및 6가크롬의 합이 100 mg/kg 이하이어야 하며”
Ⅱ. 3. 다 · 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 Consumer electronics and small appliances, except Lighting: Limit 0.01 % (content basis). In force since 1 Jul 2021.
From the official list: 차. 카드뮴 · 동일물질 내 중량기준(wt)으로 · 0.01% 이하
Schedule 1의2 1. 차 · fetched 2026-10-09
Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 전기ㆍ전자제품 및 자동차의 자원순환에 관한 법률 시행령(opens in a new tab)Limit 0.01 % (content basis). In force since 1 Jul 2021.
From the official list: 차. 카드뮴 · 동일물질 내 중량기준(wt)으로 · 0.01% 이하
Schedule 1의2 1. 차. 카드뮴 · fetched 2026-10-09
Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 전기ㆍ전자제품 및 자동차의 자원순환에 관한 법률 시행령(opens in a new tab)For E-bikes and pedelecs: Limit 0.01 % (content basis). In force since 1 Jul 2021.
From the official list: 차. 카드뮴 · 동일물질 내 중량기준(wt)으로 · 0.01% 이하
Schedule 1의2 1. 차. 카드뮴 · fetched 2026-10-09
Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 전기ㆍ전자제품 및 자동차의 자원순환에 관한 법률 시행령(opens in a new tab)
California
Prop 65 listing
California's list of chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm.
- Listing
- Listed 1987-10-01 (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 Oct 1988
- Requirement
- Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (NSRL (µg/day): Cadmium: 0.05 (inhalation))
- Warning wording
- This product can expose you to Cadmium and cadmium compounds, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Chemical
- Cadmium and cadmium compounds
- Type of toxicity
- cancer
- Listed by
- the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
- CAS No.
- none given
- Date listed
- 1 Oct 1987
Prop 65 list row: Cadmium and cadmium compounds · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)- Listing
- Listed 1997-05-01 (developmental, male). 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 May 1998
- Requirement
- Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (MADL (µg/day): 4.1 (oral))
- Warning wording
- This product can expose you to Cadmium, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Chemical
- Cadmium
- Type of toxicity
- developmental toxicity, male reproductive toxicity
- Listed by
- the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
- CAS No.
- none given
- Date listed
- 1 May 1997
- NSRL or MADL (µg/day)
- 4.1 (oral)
Prop 65 list row: Cadmium · fetched 2026-10-08
California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)Groups
Group memberships
Groups that name this substance. Markets define groups like PFAS in different ways.
Cadmium and its compounds in South Korea: 카드뮴 listed in 시행령 별표 1의2 제1호 차목; the group key is the family id the cases declare, the member is the CAS id.
“차. 카드뮴”
시행령 Schedule 1의2 item 1 차목 · fetched 2026-10-09Ministry of Government Legislation (law.go.kr): 시행령 별표 1의2 제1호 차목(opens in a new tab) Lead, cadmium, mercury and hexavalent chromium (sum) in South Korea: Sum of lead, cadmium, mercury and hexavalent chromium in the material of synthetic-resin, processed-cellulose, paper and starch utensils, containers and packaging
“납, 카드뮴, 수은 및 6가크롬의 합이 100 mg/kg 이하이어야 하며”
Ⅱ. 3. 다. · fetched 2026-10-08Ministry of Food and Drug Safety / National Law Information Center: Ⅱ. 3. 다.(opens in a new tab)
Records
Recalls and alerts
Recalls, safety alerts and Prop 65 notices that name Cadmium, with a link to the original. A Prop 65 notice is a claim by the sender, not a ruling.
382 records dated 9 Jan 2023 to 23 Oct 2026. Most recent shown.
Show the 8 most recent records
- Prop 65 notices
Luke's Classic Lobster Ravioli with Vodka Sauce
Packaged food and beverages
- Substance
- Cadmium
- Party
- Lukes Seafood LLC, Mrs. Gooch's Natural Food Markets, Inc.
- Category
- Noodles and pasta
- Prop 65 notices
Wild Planet Wild White Anchovies in Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Packaged food and beverages
- Substance
- Cadmium
- Party
- Bolton US, Inc., Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.
- Category
- Shelf-stable seafood products
- Prop 65 notices
Lay's Brazilian-Style Garlic Sauce Potato Chips
Packaged food and beverages
- Substance
- Cadmium
- Party
- Frito-Lay North America, Inc., Target Corporation
- Category
- Savoury snacks
- Prop 65 notices
Top Seedz Roasted Seeds Sea Salt Sunflower & Pumpkin Seeds
Packaged food and beverages
- Substance
- Cadmium
- Party
- Top Seedz LLC, Whole Foods Market California, Inc.
- Category
- Nuts and seeds
- Prop 65 notices
365 Whole Foods Market Fruit & Nut Muesli
Packaged food and beverages
- Substance
- CadmiumLead
- Party
- Whole Foods Market California, Inc.
- Category
- Breakfast cereals and bars
- Prop 65 notices
Kirkland Signature Imported Basil Pesto
Packaged food and beverages
- Substance
- CadmiumLead
- Party
- Costco Wholesale Corporation, Rana Meal Solutions, LLC
- Category
- Sauces and condiments
- Prop 65 notices
King Arthur Baking Company Pretzel Mix
Packaged food and beverages
- Substance
- CadmiumLead
- Party
- King Arthur Baking Company, Inc., Smart & Final Stores LLC
- Category
- Savoury snacks
- Prop 65 notices
Mosaic Foods Tofu Teriyaki Veggie Bowl
Packaged food and beverages
- Substance
- CadmiumLead
- Party
- Mosaic Foods, Inc.
- Category
- Frozen and chilled ready meals
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