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For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
- Point
- 1.1.1
- Foodstuffs
- Dried fruits to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.3
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 5,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- -
Annex I rows, point 1.1.1: Dried fruits to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.3 — Aflatoxins · 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 8 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "If hazelnuts ‘in shell’ are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible part.".
- Point
- 1.1.10
- Foodstuffs
- Hazelnuts and Brazil nuts, to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 8,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 15,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- -
- Remarks
- If hazelnuts ‘in shell’ are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible part.
Annex I rows, point 1.1.10: Hazelnuts and Brazil nuts, to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "If hazelnuts ‘in shell’ are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible part. In the case of food consisting of hazelnuts and Brazil nuts used as only ingredient or in the case of processed products consisting at least of 80 % from".
- Point
- 1.1.11
- Foodstuffs
- Hazelnuts and Brazil nuts, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 5,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- -
- Remarks
- If hazelnuts ‘in shell’ are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible part. In the case of food consisting of hazelnuts and Brazil nuts used as only ingredient or in the case of processed products consisting at least of 80 % from the tree nuts concerned, the maximum levels as established for the corresponding tree nuts apply also to those products. In other cases, Article 3(1) and (2) apply.
Annex I rows, point 1.1.11: Hazelnuts and Brazil nuts, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "Including processed cereal products. Products derived from cereals relate to products containing at least 80 % cereal products.".
- Point
- 1.1.12
- Foodstuffs
- Cereals and products derived from cereals except products listed in 1.1.13, 1.1.18 and 1.1.19
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 2,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 4,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- -
- Remarks
- Including processed cereal products. Products derived from cereals relate to products containing at least 80 % cereal products.
Annex I rows, point 1.1.12: Cereals and products derived from cereals except products listed in 1.1.13, 1.1.18 and 1.1.19 — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)Show 13 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
- Point
- 1.1.13
- Foodstuffs
- Maize and rice to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 5,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- -
Annex I rows, point 1.1.13: Maize and rice to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
- Point
- 1.1.14
- Foodstuffs
- Following dried spices: Capsicum spp. (dried fruits thereof, whole or ground, including chillies, chilli powder, cayenne or paprika); Pepper (fruits of Piper spp, including white and black pepper); Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans); Turmeric (Curcuma longa); Mixtures of dried spices containing one or more of the abovementioned dried spices
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 5,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- -
Annex I rows, point 1.1.14: Following dried spices: Capsicum spp. (dried fruits thereof, whole or ground, including chillies, chilli powder, cayenne or paprika); Pepper (fruits of Piper spp, including white and black pepper); Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans); Turmeric (Curcuma longa)… — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
- Point
- 1.1.15
- Foodstuffs
- Ginger (Zingiber officinale) (dried)
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 5,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- -
Annex I rows, point 1.1.15: Ginger (Zingiber officinale) (dried) — Aflatoxins · 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 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "The maximum level applies to the dry matter(5) of the product as placed on the market.".
- Point
- 1.1.18
- Foodstuffs
- Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 0,10
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- -
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- -
- Remarks
- The maximum level applies to the dry matter(5) of the product as placed on the market.
Annex I rows, point 1.1.18: Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children — Aflatoxins · 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 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "The maximum level applies in the case of milk, milk products and similar products to the products ready to use (placed on the market as such or after reconstitution as instructed by the manufacturer) and in the case of products other than milk, milk products and similar products to the dry".
- Point
- 1.1.19
- Foodstuffs
- Food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 0,10
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- -
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- 0,025
- Remarks
- The maximum level applies in the case of milk, milk products and similar products to the products ready to use (placed on the market as such or after reconstitution as instructed by the manufacturer) and in the case of products other than milk, milk products and similar products to the dry matter(5).
Annex I rows, point 1.1.19: Food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "In the case of food consisting of dried fruits used as only ingredient or in the case of processed products consisting at least of 80 % from the dried fruits concerned, the maximum levels as established for the corresponding dried fruits apply also to those products. In other cases, Article 3(1)".
- Point
- 1.1.2
- Foodstuffs
- Dried fruits used as only ingredient or processed products from dried fruits, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.3
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 2,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 4,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- -
- Remarks
- In the case of food consisting of dried fruits used as only ingredient or in the case of processed products consisting at least of 80 % from the dried fruits concerned, the maximum levels as established for the corresponding dried fruits apply also to those products. In other cases, Article 3(1) and (2) apply.
Annex I rows, point 1.1.2: Dried fruits used as only ingredient or processed products from dried fruits, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.3 — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 6 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "In the case of food consisting of dried figs used as only ingredient or in the case of processed products consisting at least of 80 % from dried figs, the maximum levels as established for dried figs apply also to those products. In other cases, Article 3(1) and (2) apply.".
- Point
- 1.1.3
- Foodstuffs
- Dried figs
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 6,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- -
- Remarks
- In the case of food consisting of dried figs used as only ingredient or in the case of processed products consisting at least of 80 % from dried figs, the maximum levels as established for dried figs apply also to those products. In other cases, Article 3(1) and (2) apply.
Annex I rows, point 1.1.3: Dried figs — Aflatoxins · 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 8 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "Except groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds for crushing for refined vegetable oil production. If groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds with inedible shell are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible part.".
- Point
- 1.1.4
- Foodstuffs
- Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 8,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 15,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- -
- Remarks
- Except groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds for crushing for refined vegetable oil production. If groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds with inedible shell are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible part.
Annex I rows, point 1.1.4: Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "Except crude vegetable oils destined for refining and refined vegetable oils. If groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds with inedible shell are analysed, it is assumed when calculating the aflatoxin content that all the contamination is on the edible part. In the case of food consisting of".
- Point
- 1.1.5
- Foodstuffs
- Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds used as only ingredient or processed products from groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 2,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 4,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- -
- Remarks
- Except crude vegetable oils destined for refining and refined vegetable oils. If groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds with inedible shell are analysed, it is assumed when calculating the aflatoxin content that all the contamination is on the edible part. In the case of food consisting of groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds used as only ingredient or in the case of processed products consisting at least of 80 % from the groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds concerned, the maximum levels as established for the corresponding groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds apply also to those products. In other cases, Articles 3(1) and (2) apply.
Annex I rows, point 1.1.5: Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds used as only ingredient or processed products from groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "If tree nuts ‘in shell’ are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible part.".
- Point
- 1.1.6
- Foodstuffs
- Tree nuts to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.8 and 1.1.10
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 5,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- -
- Remarks
- If tree nuts ‘in shell’ are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible part.
Annex I rows, point 1.1.6: Tree nuts to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.8 and 1.1.10 — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "If tree nuts ‘in shell’ are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible part. In the case of food consisting of tree nuts used as only ingredient or in the case of processed products consisting at least of 80 % from the tree nuts".
- Point
- 1.1.7
- Foodstuffs
- Tree nuts used as only ingredient or processed products from tree nuts, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.9 and 1.1.11
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 2,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 4,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- -
- Remarks
- If tree nuts ‘in shell’ are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible part. In the case of food consisting of tree nuts used as only ingredient or in the case of processed products consisting at least of 80 % from the tree nuts concerned, the maximum levels as established for tree nuts apply also to those products. In other cases, Article 3(1) and (2) apply.
Annex I rows, point 1.1.7: Tree nuts used as only ingredient or processed products from tree nuts, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.9 and 1.1.11 — Aflatoxins · 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.
Remarks as written: "If tree nuts ‘in shell’ are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible part.".
- Point
- 1.1.8
- Foodstuffs
- Almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 12,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 15,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- -
- Remarks
- If tree nuts ‘in shell’ are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible part.
Annex I rows, point 1.1.8: Almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food — Aflatoxins · 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 8 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "If tree nuts ‘in shell’ are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible part. In the case of food consisting of almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels used as only ingredient or in the case of processed products consisting at least".
- Point
- 1.1.9
- Foodstuffs
- Almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 8,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- -
- Remarks
- If tree nuts ‘in shell’ are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible part. In the case of food consisting of almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels used as only ingredient or in the case of processed products consisting at least of 80 % from the tree nuts concerned, the maximum levels as established for the corresponding tree nuts apply also to those products. In other cases, Article 3(1) and (2) apply.
Annex I rows, point 1.1.9: Almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food — Aflatoxins · 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 8 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 2.1.1.
- Foodstuffs
- Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, to be subjected to sorting, or other physical treatment, before human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs, with the exception of: groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds for crushing for refined vegetable oil production
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 8,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 15,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- —
Annex rows, point 2.1.1: Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, to be subjected to sorting, or other physical treatment, before human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs, with the exception of: groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds for crushing for refined vegetable oil production — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 2.1.10.
- Foodstuffs
- Dried fruit, other than dried figs, and processed products thereof, intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 2,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 4,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- —
Annex rows, point 2.1.10: Dried fruit, other than dried figs, and processed products thereof, intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 2.1.11.
- Foodstuffs
- All cereals and all products derived from cereals, including processed cereal products, with the exception of foodstuffs listed in 2.1.12, 2.1.15 and 2.1.17
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 2,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 4,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- —
Annex rows, point 2.1.11: All cereals and all products derived from cereals, including processed cereal products, with the exception of foodstuffs listed in 2.1.12, 2.1.15 and 2.1.17 — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 2.1.12.
- Foodstuffs
- Maize and rice to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 5,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- —
Annex rows, point 2.1.12: Maize and rice to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs — Aflatoxins · 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 12 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 2.1.14.
- Foodstuffs
- Following species of spices: Capsicum spp. (dried fruits thereof, whole or ground, including chillies, chilli powder, cayenne and paprika); Piper spp. (fruits thereof, including white and black pepper); Myristica fragrans (nutmeg); Zingiber officinale (ginger); Curcuma longa (turmeric); Mixtures of spices containing one or more of the abovementioned spices
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 5,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- —
Annex rows, point 2.1.14: Following species of spices: Capsicum spp. (dried fruits thereof, whole or ground, including chillies, chilli powder, cayenne and paprika); Piper spp. (fruits thereof, including white and black pepper); Myristica fragrans (nutmeg); Zingiber officinale (ginger); Curcuma longa (turmeric)… — Aflatoxins · 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 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 2.1.15.
- Foodstuffs
- Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 0,1
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- —
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- —
Annex rows, point 2.1.15: Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children — Aflatoxins · 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 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 2.1.17.
- Foodstuffs
- Dietary foods for special medical purposes intended specifically for infants
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 0,1
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- —
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- 0,025
Annex rows, point 2.1.17: Dietary foods for special medical purposes intended specifically for infants — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 6 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 2.1.18.
- Foodstuffs
- Dried figs
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 6,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- —
Annex rows, point 2.1.18: Dried figs — Aflatoxins · 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 12 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 2.1.2.
- Foodstuffs
- Almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels to be subjected to sorting, or other physical treatment, before human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 12,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 15,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- —
Annex rows, point 2.1.2: Almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels to be subjected to sorting, or other physical treatment, before human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs — Aflatoxins · 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 8 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 2.1.3.
- Foodstuffs
- Hazelnuts and Brazil nuts, to be subjected to sorting, or other physical treatment, before human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 8,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 15,0
Annex rows, point 2.1.3: Hazelnuts and Brazil nuts, to be subjected to sorting, or other physical treatment, before human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 2.1.4.
- Foodstuffs
- Tree nuts, other than the tree nuts listed in 2.1.2 and 2.1.3, to be subjected to sorting, or other physical treatment, before human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 5,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- —
Annex rows, point 2.1.4: Tree nuts, other than the tree nuts listed in 2.1.2 and 2.1.3, to be subjected to sorting, or other physical treatment, before human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 2.1.5.
- Foodstuffs
- Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds and processed products thereof, intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs, with the exception of: crude vegetable oils destined for refining; refined vegetable oils
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 2,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 4,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- —
Annex rows, point 2.1.5: Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds and processed products thereof, intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs, with the exception of: crude vegetable oils destined for refining; refined vegetable oils — Aflatoxins · 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 8 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 2.1.6.
- Foodstuffs
- Almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels, intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 8,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- —
Annex rows, point 2.1.6: Almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels, intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 2.1.7.
- Foodstuffs
- Hazelnuts and Brazil nuts, intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 5,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 10,0
Annex rows, point 2.1.7: Hazelnuts and Brazil nuts, intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 2.1.8.
- Foodstuffs
- Tree nuts, other than the tree nuts listed in 2.1.6 and 2.1.7, and processed products thereof, intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 2,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 4,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- —
Annex rows, point 2.1.8: Tree nuts, other than the tree nuts listed in 2.1.6 and 2.1.7, and processed products thereof, intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 2.1.9.
- Foodstuffs
- Dried fruit, other than dried figs, to be subjected to sorting, or other physical treatment, before human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 5,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- —
Annex rows, point 2.1.9: Dried fruit, other than dried figs, to be subjected to sorting, or other physical treatment, before human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Apr 2026, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
- Point
- 1.1.1
- Foodstuffs
- Dried fruits to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.3
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 5,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- -
Annex I rows, point 1.1.1: Dried fruits to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.3 — Aflatoxins · 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 8 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "If hazelnuts ‘in shell’ are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible part.".
- Point
- 1.1.10
- Foodstuffs
- Hazelnuts and Brazil nuts, to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 8,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 15,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- -
- Remarks
- If hazelnuts ‘in shell’ are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible part.
Annex I rows, point 1.1.10: Hazelnuts and Brazil nuts, to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "If hazelnuts ‘in shell’ are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible part. In the case of food consisting of hazelnuts and Brazil nuts used as only ingredient or in the case of processed products consisting at least of 80 % from".
- Point
- 1.1.11
- Foodstuffs
- Hazelnuts and Brazil nuts, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 5,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- -
- Remarks
- If hazelnuts ‘in shell’ are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible part. In the case of food consisting of hazelnuts and Brazil nuts used as only ingredient or in the case of processed products consisting at least of 80 % from the tree nuts concerned, the maximum levels as established for the corresponding tree nuts apply also to those products. In other cases, Article 3(1) and (2) apply.
Annex I rows, point 1.1.11: Hazelnuts and Brazil nuts, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "Including processed cereal products. Products derived from cereals relate to products containing at least 80 % cereal products.".
- Point
- 1.1.12
- Foodstuffs
- Cereals and products derived from cereals except products listed in 1.1.13, 1.1.18 and 1.1.19
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 2,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 4,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- -
- Remarks
- Including processed cereal products. Products derived from cereals relate to products containing at least 80 % cereal products.
Annex I rows, point 1.1.12: Cereals and products derived from cereals except products listed in 1.1.13, 1.1.18 and 1.1.19 — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)Show 13 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
- Point
- 1.1.13
- Foodstuffs
- Maize and rice to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 5,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- -
Annex I rows, point 1.1.13: Maize and rice to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
- Point
- 1.1.14
- Foodstuffs
- Following dried spices: Capsicum spp. (dried fruits thereof, whole or ground, including chillies, chilli powder, cayenne or paprika); Pepper (fruits of Piper spp, including white and black pepper); Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans); Turmeric (Curcuma longa); Mixtures of dried spices containing one or more of the abovementioned dried spices
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 5,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- -
Annex I rows, point 1.1.14: Following dried spices: Capsicum spp. (dried fruits thereof, whole or ground, including chillies, chilli powder, cayenne or paprika); Pepper (fruits of Piper spp, including white and black pepper); Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans); Turmeric (Curcuma longa)… — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
- Point
- 1.1.15
- Foodstuffs
- Ginger (Zingiber officinale) (dried)
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 5,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- -
Annex I rows, point 1.1.15: Ginger (Zingiber officinale) (dried) — Aflatoxins · 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 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "The maximum level applies to the dry matter(5) of the product as placed on the market.".
- Point
- 1.1.18
- Foodstuffs
- Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 0,10
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- -
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- -
- Remarks
- The maximum level applies to the dry matter(5) of the product as placed on the market.
Annex I rows, point 1.1.18: Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children — Aflatoxins · 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 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "The maximum level applies in the case of milk, milk products and similar products to the products ready to use (placed on the market as such or after reconstitution as instructed by the manufacturer) and in the case of products other than milk, milk products and similar products to the dry".
- Point
- 1.1.19
- Foodstuffs
- Food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 0,10
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- -
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- 0,025
- Remarks
- The maximum level applies in the case of milk, milk products and similar products to the products ready to use (placed on the market as such or after reconstitution as instructed by the manufacturer) and in the case of products other than milk, milk products and similar products to the dry matter(5).
Annex I rows, point 1.1.19: Food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "In the case of food consisting of dried fruits used as only ingredient or in the case of processed products consisting at least of 80 % from the dried fruits concerned, the maximum levels as established for the corresponding dried fruits apply also to those products. In other cases, Article 3(1)".
- Point
- 1.1.2
- Foodstuffs
- Dried fruits used as only ingredient or processed products from dried fruits, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.3
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 2,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 4,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- -
- Remarks
- In the case of food consisting of dried fruits used as only ingredient or in the case of processed products consisting at least of 80 % from the dried fruits concerned, the maximum levels as established for the corresponding dried fruits apply also to those products. In other cases, Article 3(1) and (2) apply.
Annex I rows, point 1.1.2: Dried fruits used as only ingredient or processed products from dried fruits, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.3 — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 6 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "In the case of food consisting of dried figs used as only ingredient or in the case of processed products consisting at least of 80 % from dried figs, the maximum levels as established for dried figs apply also to those products. In other cases, Article 3(1) and (2) apply.".
- Point
- 1.1.3
- Foodstuffs
- Dried figs
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 6,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- -
- Remarks
- In the case of food consisting of dried figs used as only ingredient or in the case of processed products consisting at least of 80 % from dried figs, the maximum levels as established for dried figs apply also to those products. In other cases, Article 3(1) and (2) apply.
Annex I rows, point 1.1.3: Dried figs — Aflatoxins · 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 8 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "Except groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds for crushing for refined vegetable oil production. If groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds with inedible shell are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible part.".
- Point
- 1.1.4
- Foodstuffs
- Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 8,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 15,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- -
- Remarks
- Except groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds for crushing for refined vegetable oil production. If groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds with inedible shell are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible part.
Annex I rows, point 1.1.4: Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "Except crude vegetable oils destined for refining and refined vegetable oils. If groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds with inedible shell are analysed, it is assumed when calculating the aflatoxin content that all the contamination is on the edible part. In the case of food consisting of".
- Point
- 1.1.5
- Foodstuffs
- Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds used as only ingredient or processed products from groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 2,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 4,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- -
- Remarks
- Except crude vegetable oils destined for refining and refined vegetable oils. If groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds with inedible shell are analysed, it is assumed when calculating the aflatoxin content that all the contamination is on the edible part. In the case of food consisting of groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds used as only ingredient or in the case of processed products consisting at least of 80 % from the groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds concerned, the maximum levels as established for the corresponding groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds apply also to those products. In other cases, Articles 3(1) and (2) apply.
Annex I rows, point 1.1.5: Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds used as only ingredient or processed products from groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "If tree nuts ‘in shell’ are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible part.".
- Point
- 1.1.6
- Foodstuffs
- Tree nuts to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.8 and 1.1.10
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 5,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- -
- Remarks
- If tree nuts ‘in shell’ are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible part.
Annex I rows, point 1.1.6: Tree nuts to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.8 and 1.1.10 — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "If tree nuts ‘in shell’ are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible part. In the case of food consisting of tree nuts used as only ingredient or in the case of processed products consisting at least of 80 % from the tree nuts".
- Point
- 1.1.7
- Foodstuffs
- Tree nuts used as only ingredient or processed products from tree nuts, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.9 and 1.1.11
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 2,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 4,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- -
- Remarks
- If tree nuts ‘in shell’ are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible part. In the case of food consisting of tree nuts used as only ingredient or in the case of processed products consisting at least of 80 % from the tree nuts concerned, the maximum levels as established for tree nuts apply also to those products. In other cases, Article 3(1) and (2) apply.
Annex I rows, point 1.1.7: Tree nuts used as only ingredient or processed products from tree nuts, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.9 and 1.1.11 — Aflatoxins · 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.
Remarks as written: "If tree nuts ‘in shell’ are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible part.".
- Point
- 1.1.8
- Foodstuffs
- Almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 12,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 15,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- -
- Remarks
- If tree nuts ‘in shell’ are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible part.
Annex I rows, point 1.1.8: Almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food — Aflatoxins · 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 8 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "If tree nuts ‘in shell’ are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible part. In the case of food consisting of almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels used as only ingredient or in the case of processed products consisting at least".
- Point
- 1.1.9
- Foodstuffs
- Almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 8,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- -
- Remarks
- If tree nuts ‘in shell’ are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible part. In the case of food consisting of almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels used as only ingredient or in the case of processed products consisting at least of 80 % from the tree nuts concerned, the maximum levels as established for the corresponding tree nuts apply also to those products. In other cases, Article 3(1) and (2) apply.
Annex I rows, point 1.1.9: Almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
- Status
- Limited
- Requirement, dates and source
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 8 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 2.1.1.
- Foodstuffs
- Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, to be subjected to sorting, or other physical treatment, before human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs, with the exception of: groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds for crushing for refined vegetable oil production
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 8,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 15,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- —
Annex rows, point 2.1.1: Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, to be subjected to sorting, or other physical treatment, before human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs, with the exception of: groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds for crushing for refined vegetable oil production — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 2.1.10.
- Foodstuffs
- Dried fruit, other than dried figs, and processed products thereof, intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 2,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 4,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- —
Annex rows, point 2.1.10: Dried fruit, other than dried figs, and processed products thereof, intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 2.1.11.
- Foodstuffs
- All cereals and all products derived from cereals, including processed cereal products, with the exception of foodstuffs listed in 2.1.12, 2.1.15 and 2.1.17
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 2,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 4,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- —
Annex rows, point 2.1.11: All cereals and all products derived from cereals, including processed cereal products, with the exception of foodstuffs listed in 2.1.12, 2.1.15 and 2.1.17 — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 2.1.12.
- Foodstuffs
- Maize and rice to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 5,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- —
Annex rows, point 2.1.12: Maize and rice to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs — Aflatoxins · 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 12 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 2.1.14.
- Foodstuffs
- Following species of spices: Capsicum spp. (dried fruits thereof, whole or ground, including chillies, chilli powder, cayenne and paprika); Piper spp. (fruits thereof, including white and black pepper); Myristica fragrans (nutmeg); Zingiber officinale (ginger); Curcuma longa (turmeric); Mixtures of spices containing one or more of the abovementioned spices
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 5,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- —
Annex rows, point 2.1.14: Following species of spices: Capsicum spp. (dried fruits thereof, whole or ground, including chillies, chilli powder, cayenne and paprika); Piper spp. (fruits thereof, including white and black pepper); Myristica fragrans (nutmeg); Zingiber officinale (ginger); Curcuma longa (turmeric)… — Aflatoxins · 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 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 2.1.15.
- Foodstuffs
- Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 0,1
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- —
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- —
Annex rows, point 2.1.15: Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children — Aflatoxins · 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 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 2.1.17.
- Foodstuffs
- Dietary foods for special medical purposes intended specifically for infants
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 0,1
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- —
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- 0,025
Annex rows, point 2.1.17: Dietary foods for special medical purposes intended specifically for infants — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 6 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 2.1.18.
- Foodstuffs
- Dried figs
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 6,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- —
Annex rows, point 2.1.18: Dried figs — Aflatoxins · 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 12 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 2.1.2.
- Foodstuffs
- Almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels to be subjected to sorting, or other physical treatment, before human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 12,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 15,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- —
Annex rows, point 2.1.2: Almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels to be subjected to sorting, or other physical treatment, before human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs — Aflatoxins · 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 8 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 2.1.3.
- Foodstuffs
- Hazelnuts and Brazil nuts, to be subjected to sorting, or other physical treatment, before human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 8,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 15,0
Annex rows, point 2.1.3: Hazelnuts and Brazil nuts, to be subjected to sorting, or other physical treatment, before human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 2.1.4.
- Foodstuffs
- Tree nuts, other than the tree nuts listed in 2.1.2 and 2.1.3, to be subjected to sorting, or other physical treatment, before human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 5,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- —
Annex rows, point 2.1.4: Tree nuts, other than the tree nuts listed in 2.1.2 and 2.1.3, to be subjected to sorting, or other physical treatment, before human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 2.1.5.
- Foodstuffs
- Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds and processed products thereof, intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs, with the exception of: crude vegetable oils destined for refining; refined vegetable oils
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 2,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 4,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- —
Annex rows, point 2.1.5: Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds and processed products thereof, intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs, with the exception of: crude vegetable oils destined for refining; refined vegetable oils — Aflatoxins · 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 8 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 2.1.6.
- Foodstuffs
- Almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels, intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 8,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- —
Annex rows, point 2.1.6: Almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels, intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 2.1.7.
- Foodstuffs
- Hazelnuts and Brazil nuts, intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 5,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 10,0
Annex rows, point 2.1.7: Hazelnuts and Brazil nuts, intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 2 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 2.1.8.
- Foodstuffs
- Tree nuts, other than the tree nuts listed in 2.1.6 and 2.1.7, and processed products thereof, intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 2,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 4,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- —
Annex rows, point 2.1.8: Tree nuts, other than the tree nuts listed in 2.1.6 and 2.1.7, and processed products thereof, intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 5 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
- Point
- 2.1.9.
- Foodstuffs
- Dried fruit, other than dried figs, to be subjected to sorting, or other physical treatment, before human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs
- Aflatoxins: B1 (µg/kg)
- 5,0
- Aflatoxins: sum of B1, B2, G1 and G2 (µg/kg)
- 10,0
- Aflatoxins: M1 (µg/kg)
- —
Annex rows, point 2.1.9: Dried fruit, other than dried figs, to be subjected to sorting, or other physical treatment, before human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs — Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)
- Status
- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
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- No known rule
- Requirement, dates and source
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