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Banned, limited, needs a warning, or no rule we know of. US states also follow federal rules, shown in their own row.

Market
Status
Requirement, dates and source
United States (federal)
No known rule

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.

California (US state)
Warning required

Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row). In force since 1 Jan 1989.

Chemical
Aflatoxins
Type of toxicity
cancer
Listed by
the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
CAS No.
none given
Date listed
1 Jan 1988

Prop 65 list row: Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-08

California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
Colorado (US state)
No known rule

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.

Connecticut (US state)
No known rule

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

Hawaii (US state)
No known rule

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

Illinois (US state)
No known rule

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.

Maryland (US state)
No known rule

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.

Maine (US state)
No known rule

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.

Minnesota (US state)
No known rule

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.

New Hampshire (US state)
No known rule

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

New Jersey (US state)
No known rule

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.

New Mexico (US state)
No known rule

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

New York (US state)
No known rule

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.

Oregon (US state)
No known rule

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.

Rhode Island (US state)
No known rule

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

Vermont (US state)
No known rule

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.

Washington (US state)
No known rule

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.

European Union
Limited

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 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 15 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 10 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 4 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 11 more rules for this market

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 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 10 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 10 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 4 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 10 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 15 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 4 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 10 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 4 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 15 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 10 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)
Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)
Limited

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 15 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 4 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 4 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 10 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 10 more rules for this market

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 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 10 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 15 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 15 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 10 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 4 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 10 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 10 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 4 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 10 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)
Japan
No known rule

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.

South Korea
No known rule

We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 27 Mar 2026 (Home and kitchen goods: 27 Mar 2026; Cosmetics and personal care: 8 Oct 2026; Packaged food and beverages: 8 Oct 2026; Consumer electronics and small appliances: 24 Mar 2026; Batteries, e-bikes and power banks: 20 Aug 2026), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

  • United States (federal)
    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.

  • California (US state)
    Status
    Warning required
    Requirement, dates and source

    Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row). In force since 1 Jan 1989.

    Chemical
    Aflatoxins
    Type of toxicity
    cancer
    Listed by
    the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
    CAS No.
    none given
    Date listed
    1 Jan 1988

    Prop 65 list row: Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-08

    California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)
  • Colorado (US state)
    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.

  • Connecticut (US state)
    Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

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  • Hawaii (US state)
    Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

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  • Illinois (US state)
    Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

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  • Maryland (US state)
    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.

  • Maine (US state)
    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.

  • Minnesota (US state)
    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.

  • New Hampshire (US state)
    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.

  • New Jersey (US state)
    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.

  • New Mexico (US state)
    Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

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  • New York (US state)
    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.

  • Oregon (US state)
    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.

  • Rhode Island (US state)
    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.

  • Vermont (US state)
    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.

  • Washington (US state)
    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.

  • European Union
    Status
    Limited
    Requirement, dates and source

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 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 15 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 10 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 4 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)
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    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 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 10 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 10 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 4 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 10 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 15 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 4 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 10 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 4 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 15 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 10 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)
  • Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales)
    Status
    Limited
    Requirement, dates and source

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 15 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 4 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 4 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 10 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)
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    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 10 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 10 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 15 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 15 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 10 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 4 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 10 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 10 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 4 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 10 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)
  • Japan
    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.

  • South Korea
    Status
    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

    We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 27 Mar 2026 (Home and kitchen goods: 27 Mar 2026; Cosmetics and personal care: 8 Oct 2026; Packaged food and beverages: 8 Oct 2026; Consumer electronics and small appliances: 24 Mar 2026; Batteries, e-bikes and power banks: 20 Aug 2026), and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

California

Prop 65 listing

California's list of chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm.

Listing
Listed 1988-01-01 (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 Jan 1989
Requirement
Warning required when exposure exceeds the threshold (no NSRL listed for this row)
Warning wording
This product can expose you to Aflatoxins, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Chemical
Aflatoxins
Type of toxicity
cancer
Listed by
the State's Qualified Experts (SQE)
CAS No.
none given
Date listed
1 Jan 1988

Prop 65 list row: Aflatoxins · fetched 2026-10-08

California OEHHA: 27 CCR 27001(opens in a new tab)

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Prop 65 notices: 78Safety Gate alerts: 0CPSC recalls: 0

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