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Sum of 3-MCPD and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD. 2 markets have rules for it. Selling something that contains it? Check it free, no account needed.

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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 7 Oct 2026, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

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Limited

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1250 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

Remarks as written: "Except virgin olive oils (7).".

From the consolidated text: 5.3.1.1 · oils and fats from coconut, maize, rapeseed, sunflower, soybean, palm kernel and olive oils (composed of refined olive oil and virgin olive oil) and mixtures of oils and fats with oils and fats only from this category · 1 250 · Except virgin olive oils (7).

Annex I rows, point 5.3.1.1: Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms except products listed in 5.3.2 placed on the market for the final consumer or for use as an ingredient in food falling within the following categories > oils and fats from coconut, maize, rapeseed, sunflower, soybean, palm kernel and olive oils (composed of refined olive oil and virgin olive oil) and mixtures of oils and fats with oils and fats only from this category — Sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD · 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 2500 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

Remarks as written: "Including refined olive oil (7) and pomace olive oils (7).".

From the consolidated text: 5.3.1.2 · other vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms and mixtures of oils and fats with oils and fats only from this category · 2 500 · Including refined olive oil (7) and pomace olive oils (7).

Annex I rows, point 5.3.1.2: Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms except products listed in 5.3.2 placed on the market for the final consumer or for use as an ingredient in food falling within the following categories > other vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms and mixtures of oils and fats with oils and fats only from this category — Sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD · 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 750 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

Remarks as written: "When the product is a mixture of different oils or fats of the same or of different botanical origins, the maximum level applies for the mixture. The oils and fats used as ingredients for the mixture shall comply with the maximum level established for the oils and fats in point 5.3.1.".

From the consolidated text: 5.3.2 · Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children · 750 500 as from 1 January 2027 · When the product is a mixture of different oils or fats of the same or of different botanical origins, the maximum level applies for the mixture. The oils and fats used as ingredients for the mixture shall comply with the maximum level established for the oils and fats in point 5.3.1.

Annex I rows, point 5.3.2: Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children — Sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD · 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 500 µg/kg (content basis). Takes effect 1 Jan 2027.

Remarks as written: "When the product is a mixture of different oils or fats of the same or of different botanical origins, the maximum level applies for the mixture. The oils and fats used as ingredients for the mixture shall comply with the maximum level established for the oils and fats in point 5.3.1.".

From the consolidated text: 5.3.2 · Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children · 750 500 as from 1 January 2027 · When the product is a mixture of different oils or fats of the same or of different botanical origins, the maximum level applies for the mixture. The oils and fats used as ingredients for the mixture shall comply with the maximum level established for the oils and fats in point 5.3.1.

Annex I rows, point 5.3.2: Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children — Sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
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For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 80 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

From the consolidated text: 5.3.3.1 · placed on the market as powder · 80

Annex I rows, point 5.3.3.1: Infant formulae, follow-on formulae and food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children and young-child formulae > placed on the market as powder — Sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD · 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 12 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

From the consolidated text: 5.3.3.2 · placed on the market as liquid · 12

Annex I rows, point 5.3.3.2: Infant formulae, follow-on formulae and food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children and young-child formulae > placed on the market as liquid — Sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD · 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 50 µg/kg (content basis). Takes effect 1 Jan 2027.

Remarks as written: "The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.".

From the consolidated text: 5.3.4. · Baby food; Processed cereal based food for infants and young children · 50 as from 1 January 2027 · The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.

Annex I rows, point 5.3.4: Baby food; Processed cereal based food for infants and young children — Sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD · 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 1250 µg/kg fat (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

From the consolidated text: 5.3.5.1. · Containing only oils and fats listed in 5.3.1.1. · 1 250 μg/kg fat

Annex I rows, point 5.3.5.1: Compound food containing more than 5 % fat and containing added vegetable oils and fats and/or fish oils and/or oils from other marine organisms except products listed in 5.3.3 and 5.3.4; pre-fried and fried coated meat and fish > Containing only oils and fats listed in 5.3.1.1. — Sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD · 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 2500 µg/kg fat (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

From the consolidated text: 5.3.5.2. · Containing only oils and fats listed in 5.3.1.2. · 2 500 μg/kg fat

Annex I rows, point 5.3.5.2: Compound food containing more than 5 % fat and containing added vegetable oils and fats and/or fish oils and/or oils from other marine organisms except products listed in 5.3.3 and 5.3.4; pre-fried and fried coated meat and fish > Containing only oils and fats listed in 5.3.1.2. — Sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Limited

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1250 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.

From the official list: 4.3.1 · Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms placed on the market for the final consumer or for use as an ingredient in food falling within the following categories, with the exception of the foods referred to in 4.3.2 and of virgin olive oils: oils and fats from coconut, maize, rapeseed, sunflower, soybean, palm kernel and olive oils (composed of refined olive oil and virgin olive oil) and mixtures of oils and fats with oils and fats only from this category, · 1 250

Annex rows, point 4.3.1: Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms placed on the market for the final consumer or for use as an ingredient in food falling within the following categories, with the exception of the foods referred to in 4.3.2 and of virgin olive oils: oils and fats from coconut, maize, rapeseed, sunflower, soybean, palm kernel and olive oils (composed of refined olive oil and virgin olive oil) and mixtures of oils and fats with oils and fats only from this category — Sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD · 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 750 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.

From the official list: 4.3.2 · Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children · 750

Annex rows, point 4.3.2: Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children — Sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD · 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 125 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.

From the official list: 4.3.3 · Infant formula, follow-on formula and foods for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children and young-child formula (powder) · 125

Annex rows, point 4.3.3: Infant formula, follow-on formula and foods for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children and young-child formula (powder) — Sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD · 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 15 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.

From the official list: 4.3.4 · Infant formula, follow-on formula and foods for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children and young-child formula (liquid) · 15

Annex rows, point 4.3.4: Infant formula, follow-on formula and foods for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children and young-child formula (liquid) — Sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD · 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)
No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Apr 2026, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 8 Oct 2026, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

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    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 7 Oct 2026, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

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    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

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    Requirement, dates and source

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1250 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

    Remarks as written: "Except virgin olive oils (7).".

    From the consolidated text: 5.3.1.1 · oils and fats from coconut, maize, rapeseed, sunflower, soybean, palm kernel and olive oils (composed of refined olive oil and virgin olive oil) and mixtures of oils and fats with oils and fats only from this category · 1 250 · Except virgin olive oils (7).

    Annex I rows, point 5.3.1.1: Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms except products listed in 5.3.2 placed on the market for the final consumer or for use as an ingredient in food falling within the following categories > oils and fats from coconut, maize, rapeseed, sunflower, soybean, palm kernel and olive oils (composed of refined olive oil and virgin olive oil) and mixtures of oils and fats with oils and fats only from this category — Sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD · 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 2500 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

    Remarks as written: "Including refined olive oil (7) and pomace olive oils (7).".

    From the consolidated text: 5.3.1.2 · other vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms and mixtures of oils and fats with oils and fats only from this category · 2 500 · Including refined olive oil (7) and pomace olive oils (7).

    Annex I rows, point 5.3.1.2: Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms except products listed in 5.3.2 placed on the market for the final consumer or for use as an ingredient in food falling within the following categories > other vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms and mixtures of oils and fats with oils and fats only from this category — Sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD · 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 750 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

    Remarks as written: "When the product is a mixture of different oils or fats of the same or of different botanical origins, the maximum level applies for the mixture. The oils and fats used as ingredients for the mixture shall comply with the maximum level established for the oils and fats in point 5.3.1.".

    From the consolidated text: 5.3.2 · Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children · 750 500 as from 1 January 2027 · When the product is a mixture of different oils or fats of the same or of different botanical origins, the maximum level applies for the mixture. The oils and fats used as ingredients for the mixture shall comply with the maximum level established for the oils and fats in point 5.3.1.

    Annex I rows, point 5.3.2: Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children — Sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD · 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 500 µg/kg (content basis). Takes effect 1 Jan 2027.

    Remarks as written: "When the product is a mixture of different oils or fats of the same or of different botanical origins, the maximum level applies for the mixture. The oils and fats used as ingredients for the mixture shall comply with the maximum level established for the oils and fats in point 5.3.1.".

    From the consolidated text: 5.3.2 · Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children · 750 500 as from 1 January 2027 · When the product is a mixture of different oils or fats of the same or of different botanical origins, the maximum level applies for the mixture. The oils and fats used as ingredients for the mixture shall comply with the maximum level established for the oils and fats in point 5.3.1.

    Annex I rows, point 5.3.2: Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children — Sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD · fetched 2026-10-17

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
    Show 5 more rules for this market

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 80 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

    From the consolidated text: 5.3.3.1 · placed on the market as powder · 80

    Annex I rows, point 5.3.3.1: Infant formulae, follow-on formulae and food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children and young-child formulae > placed on the market as powder — Sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD · 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 12 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

    From the consolidated text: 5.3.3.2 · placed on the market as liquid · 12

    Annex I rows, point 5.3.3.2: Infant formulae, follow-on formulae and food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children and young-child formulae > placed on the market as liquid — Sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD · 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 50 µg/kg (content basis). Takes effect 1 Jan 2027.

    Remarks as written: "The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.".

    From the consolidated text: 5.3.4. · Baby food; Processed cereal based food for infants and young children · 50 as from 1 January 2027 · The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.

    Annex I rows, point 5.3.4: Baby food; Processed cereal based food for infants and young children — Sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD · 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 1250 µg/kg fat (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

    From the consolidated text: 5.3.5.1. · Containing only oils and fats listed in 5.3.1.1. · 1 250 μg/kg fat

    Annex I rows, point 5.3.5.1: Compound food containing more than 5 % fat and containing added vegetable oils and fats and/or fish oils and/or oils from other marine organisms except products listed in 5.3.3 and 5.3.4; pre-fried and fried coated meat and fish > Containing only oils and fats listed in 5.3.1.1. — Sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD · 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 2500 µg/kg fat (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

    From the consolidated text: 5.3.5.2. · Containing only oils and fats listed in 5.3.1.2. · 2 500 μg/kg fat

    Annex I rows, point 5.3.5.2: Compound food containing more than 5 % fat and containing added vegetable oils and fats and/or fish oils and/or oils from other marine organisms except products listed in 5.3.3 and 5.3.4; pre-fried and fried coated meat and fish > Containing only oils and fats listed in 5.3.1.2. — Sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD · fetched 2026-10-17

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
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    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1250 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.

    From the official list: 4.3.1 · Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms placed on the market for the final consumer or for use as an ingredient in food falling within the following categories, with the exception of the foods referred to in 4.3.2 and of virgin olive oils: oils and fats from coconut, maize, rapeseed, sunflower, soybean, palm kernel and olive oils (composed of refined olive oil and virgin olive oil) and mixtures of oils and fats with oils and fats only from this category, · 1 250

    Annex rows, point 4.3.1: Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms placed on the market for the final consumer or for use as an ingredient in food falling within the following categories, with the exception of the foods referred to in 4.3.2 and of virgin olive oils: oils and fats from coconut, maize, rapeseed, sunflower, soybean, palm kernel and olive oils (composed of refined olive oil and virgin olive oil) and mixtures of oils and fats with oils and fats only from this category — Sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD · 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 750 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.

    From the official list: 4.3.2 · Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children · 750

    Annex rows, point 4.3.2: Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children — Sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD · 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 125 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.

    From the official list: 4.3.3 · Infant formula, follow-on formula and foods for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children and young-child formula (powder) · 125

    Annex rows, point 4.3.3: Infant formula, follow-on formula and foods for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children and young-child formula (powder) — Sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD · 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 15 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.

    From the official list: 4.3.4 · Infant formula, follow-on formula and foods for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children and young-child formula (liquid) · 15

    Annex rows, point 4.3.4: Infant formula, follow-on formula and foods for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children and young-child formula (liquid) — Sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD · fetched 2026-10-17

    The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)
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    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Apr 2026, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

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    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 8 Oct 2026, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

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