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Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ). 2 markets have rules for it. Selling something that contains it? Check it free, no account needed.

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

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

California (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.

Colorado (US state)
Not covered

We hold no rules for this market.

Connecticut (US state)
Not covered

We hold no rules for this market.

Hawaii (US state)
Not covered

We hold no rules for this market.

Illinois (US state)
Not covered

We hold no rules for this market.

Maryland (US state)
Not covered

We hold no rules for this market.

Maine (US state)
Not covered

We hold no rules for this market.

Minnesota (US state)
Not covered

We hold no rules for this market.

New Hampshire (US state)
Not covered

We hold no rules for this market.

New Jersey (US state)
Not covered

We hold no rules for this market.

New Mexico (US state)
Not covered

We hold no rules for this market.

New York (US state)
Not covered

We hold no rules for this market.

Oregon (US state)
Not covered

We hold no rules for this market.

Rhode Island (US state)
Not covered

We hold no rules for this market.

Vermont (US state)
Not covered

We hold no rules for this market.

Washington (US state)
Not covered

We hold no rules for this market.

European Union
Limited

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 4 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

Point
4.1.1.1
Foodstuffs
of bovine, ovine and caprine animals
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
2,5 pg/g fat
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
4,0 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs
40 ng/g fat

Annex I rows, point 4.1.1.1: Meat and meat products except edible offal and products listed in 4.1.3 and 4.1.4 > of bovine, ovine and caprine animals — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1.25 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

Point
4.1.1.2
Foodstuffs
of pigs
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
1,0 pg/g fat
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
1,25 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs
40 ng/g fat

Annex I rows, point 4.1.1.2: Meat and meat products except edible offal and products listed in 4.1.3 and 4.1.4 > of pigs — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 3 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

Point
4.1.1.3
Foodstuffs
of poultry
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
1,75 pg/g fat
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
3,0 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs
40 ng/g fat

Annex I rows, point 4.1.1.3: Meat and meat products except edible offal and products listed in 4.1.3 and 4.1.4 > of poultry — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

Point
4.1.1.4
Foodstuffs
of horse
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
5,0 pg/g fat
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
10,0 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs (ng/g)
-

Annex I rows, point 4.1.1.4: Meat and meat products except edible offal and products listed in 4.1.3 and 4.1.4 > of horse — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
Show 21 more rules for this market

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1.5 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

Point
4.1.1.5
Foodstuffs
of rabbit
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
1,0 pg/g fat
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
1,5 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs (ng/g)
-

Annex I rows, point 4.1.1.5: Meat and meat products except edible offal and products listed in 4.1.3 and 4.1.4 > of rabbit — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

Point
4.1.1.6
Foodstuffs
of wild boar (Sus scrofa)
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
5,0 pg/g fat
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
10,0 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs (ng/g)
-

Annex I rows, point 4.1.1.6: Meat and meat products except edible offal and products listed in 4.1.3 and 4.1.4 > of wild boar (Sus scrofa) — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

Point
4.1.1.7
Foodstuffs
of wild game birds
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
2,0 pg/g fat
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
4,0 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs (ng/g)
-

Annex I rows, point 4.1.1.7: Meat and meat products except edible offal and products listed in 4.1.3 and 4.1.4 > of wild game birds — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 7.5 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

Point
4.1.1.8
Foodstuffs
of Cervidae
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
3,0 pg/g fat
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
7,5 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs (ng/g)
-

Annex I rows, point 4.1.1.8: Meat and meat products except edible offal and products listed in 4.1.3 and 4.1.4 > of Cervidae — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

Point
4.1.10
Foodstuffs
Marine oils (fish body oil, fish liver oil and oils of other marine organisms placed on the market for the final consumer)
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
1,75 pg/g fat
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
6,0 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs
200 ng/g fat

Annex I rows, point 4.1.10: Marine oils (fish body oil, fish liver oil and oils of other marine organisms placed on the market for the final consumer) — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

Remarks as written: "Including butter fat. The maximum level expressed on fat does not apply to food containing less than 2 % fat. For food containing less than 2 % fat, the maximum level applies on a product basis. This maximum level is calculated using this formula: Maximum level expressed on a product basis (for".

Point
4.1.11
Foodstuffs
Raw milk and dairy products
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
2,0 pg/g fat
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
4,0 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs
40 ng/g fat
Remarks
Including butter fat. The maximum level expressed on fat does not apply to food containing less than 2 % fat. For food containing less than 2 % fat, the maximum level applies on a product basis. This maximum level is calculated using this formula: Maximum level expressed on a product basis (for food containing less than 2 % fat) = maximum level expressed on fat (for that food) × 0,02.

Annex I rows, point 4.1.11: Raw milk and dairy products — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

Remarks as written: "The maximum level expressed on fat does not apply to food containing less than 2 % fat. For food containing less than 2 % fat, the maximum level applies on a product basis. This maximum level is calculated using this formula: Maximum level expressed on a product basis (for food containing less than".

Point
4.1.12
Foodstuffs
Eggs and egg products except goose eggs
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
2,5 pg/g fat
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
5,0 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs
40 ng/g fat
Remarks
The maximum level expressed on fat does not apply to food containing less than 2 % fat. For food containing less than 2 % fat, the maximum level applies on a product basis. This maximum level is calculated using this formula: Maximum level expressed on a product basis (for food containing less than 2 % fat) = maximum level expressed on fat (for that food) × 0,02.

Annex I rows, point 4.1.12: Eggs and egg products except goose eggs — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1.25 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

Point
4.1.13
Foodstuffs
Vegetable oils and fats
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
0,75 pg/g fat
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
1,25 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs
40 ng/g fat

Annex I rows, point 4.1.13: Vegetable oils and fats — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 0.2 pg/g wet weight (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

Remarks as written: "The maximum level applies to the products ready to use (placed on the market as such or after reconstitution as instructed by the manufacturer).".

Point
4.1.14
Foodstuffs
Food intended for infants and young children
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
0,1 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
0,2 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs
1,0 ng/g wet weight
Remarks
The maximum level applies to the products ready to use (placed on the market as such or after reconstitution as instructed by the manufacturer).

Annex I rows, point 4.1.14: Food intended for infants and young children — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 0.5 pg/g wet weight (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

Point
4.1.2.1
Foodstuffs
of bovine and caprine animals, pigs, poultry and horse
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
0,30 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
0,50 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs
3,0 ng/g wet weight

Annex I rows, point 4.1.2.1: Liver and derived products thereof > of bovine and caprine animals, pigs, poultry and horse — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 pg/g wet weight (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

Point
4.1.2.2
Foodstuffs
of ovine animals
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
1,25 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
2,00 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs
3,0 ng/g wet weight

Annex I rows, point 4.1.2.2: Liver and derived products thereof > of ovine animals — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 pg/g wet weight (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

Point
4.1.2.3
Foodstuffs
of wild game birds
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
2,5 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
5,0 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs (ng/g)
-

Annex I rows, point 4.1.2.3: Liver and derived products thereof > of wild game birds — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

Point
4.1.3.1
Foodstuffs
of bovine animals and sheep
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
2,5 pg/g fat
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
4,0 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs
40 ng/g fat

Annex I rows, point 4.1.3.1: Fat > of bovine animals and sheep — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1.25 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

Point
4.1.3.2
Foodstuffs
of pigs
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
1,0 pg/g fat
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
1,25 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs
40 ng/g fat

Annex I rows, point 4.1.3.2: Fat > of pigs — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

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

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 3 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

Point
4.1.3.3
Foodstuffs
of poultry
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
1,75 pg/g fat
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
3,0 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs
40 ng/g fat

Annex I rows, point 4.1.3.3: Fat > of poultry — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 2.5 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

Point
4.1.4
Foodstuffs
Mixed animal fats
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
1,5 pg/g fat
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
2,50 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs
40 ng/g fat

Annex I rows, point 4.1.4: Mixed animal fats — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 6.5 pg/g wet weight (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

Remarks as written: "In case of fish, maximum level applies to muscle meat of fish. Where fish are intended to be eaten whole, the maximum level applies to the whole fish. The maximum level for crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen, that means, that the cephalothorax of crustaceans is excluded.".

Point
4.1.5
Foodstuffs
Fishery products and bivalve molluscs except products listed in 4.1.6, 4.1.7, 4.1.8, 4.1.9 and 4.1.10
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
3,5 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
6,5 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs
75 ng/g wet weight
Remarks
In case of fish, maximum level applies to muscle meat of fish. Where fish are intended to be eaten whole, the maximum level applies to the whole fish. The maximum level for crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen, that means, that the cephalothorax of crustaceans is excluded.

Annex I rows, point 4.1.5: Fishery products and bivalve molluscs except products listed in 4.1.6, 4.1.7, 4.1.8, 4.1.9 and 4.1.10 — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 6.5 pg/g wet weight (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

Remarks as written: "Except diadromous fish species caught in fresh water and products thereof Where fish are intended to be eaten whole, the maximum level applies to the whole fish.".

Point
4.1.6
Foodstuffs
Muscle meat of wild caught fresh water fish and products thereof
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
3,5 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
6,5 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs
125 ng/g wet weight
Remarks
Except diadromous fish species caught in fresh water and products thereof Where fish are intended to be eaten whole, the maximum level applies to the whole fish.

Annex I rows, point 4.1.6: Muscle meat of wild caught fresh water fish and products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 6.5 pg/g wet weight (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

Point
4.1.7
Foodstuffs
Muscle meat of wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and products thereof
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
3,5 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
6,5 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs
200 ng/g wet weight

Annex I rows, point 4.1.7: Muscle meat of wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 pg/g wet weight (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

Point
4.1.8
Foodstuffs
Muscle meat of wild caught eel (Anguilla anguilla) and products thereof
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
3,5 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
10,0 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs
300 ng/g wet weight

Annex I rows, point 4.1.8: Muscle meat of wild caught eel (Anguilla anguilla) and products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 20 pg/g wet weight (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

Remarks as written: "In the case of canned fish liver, the maximum level applies to the whole edible content of the can.".

Point
4.1.9
Foodstuffs
Fish liver and derived products thereof except products listed in 4.1.10
Sum of dioxins (pg WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ/g)
-
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
20,0 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs
200 ng/g wet weight
Remarks
In the case of canned fish liver, the maximum level applies to the whole edible content of the can.

Annex I rows, point 4.1.9: Fish liver and derived products thereof except products listed in 4.1.10 — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 4 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.

Sub-row of point 5.1 as written: "— bovine animals and sheep". The level applies only to that part of the point; the point's other sub-rows carry their own levels.

Foodstuffs
— bovine animals and sheep
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
2,5 pg/g fat
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
4,0 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
40 ng/g fat (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.1: Meat and meat products (excluding edible offal) of the following animals > bovine animals and sheep — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 3 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.

Sub-row of point 5.1 as written: "— poultry". The level applies only to that part of the point; the point's other sub-rows carry their own levels.

Foodstuffs
— poultry
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
1,75 pg/g fat
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
3,0 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
40 ng/g fat (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.1: Meat and meat products (excluding edible offal) of the following animals > poultry — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1.25 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.

Sub-row of point 5.1 as written: "— pigs". The level applies only to that part of the point; the point's other sub-rows carry their own levels.

Foodstuffs
— pigs
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
1,0 pg/g fat
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
1,25 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
40 ng/g fat (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.1: Meat and meat products (excluding edible offal) of the following animals > pigs — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.

Sub-row of point 5.10 as written: "— bovine animals and sheep". The level applies only to that part of the point; the point's other sub-rows carry their own levels.

Foodstuffs
— bovine animals and sheep
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
2,5 pg/g fat
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
4,0 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
40 ng/g fat (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.10: Fat of the following animals > bovine animals and sheep — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 14 more rules for this market

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 3 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.

Sub-row of point 5.10 as written: "— poultry". The level applies only to that part of the point; the point's other sub-rows carry their own levels.

Foodstuffs
— poultry
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
1,75 pg/g fat
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
3,0 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
40 ng/g fat (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.10: Fat of the following animals > poultry — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1.25 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.

Sub-row of point 5.10 as written: "— pigs". The level applies only to that part of the point; the point's other sub-rows carry their own levels.

Foodstuffs
— pigs
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
1,0 pg/g fat
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
1,25 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
40 ng/g fat (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.10: Fat of the following animals > pigs — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 2.5 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.

Point
5.11
Foodstuffs
Mixed animal fats
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
1,5 pg/g fat
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
2,50 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
40 ng/g fat (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.11: Mixed animal fats — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1.25 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.

Point
5.12
Foodstuffs
Vegetable oils and fats
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
0,75 pg/g fat
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
1,25 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
40 ng/g fat (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.12: Vegetable oils and fats — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 0.2 pg/g wet weight (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.

Point
5.13
Foodstuffs
Foods for infants and young children
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
0,1 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
0,2 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
1,0 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.13: Foods for infants and young children — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)

For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 0.5 pg/g wet weight (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.

Point
5.2
Foodstuffs
Liver of terrestrial animals referred to in 5.1 with the exception of sheep and derived products thereof
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
0,30 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
0,50 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
3,0 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.2: Liver of terrestrial animals referred to in 5.1 with the exception of sheep and derived products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 6.5 pg/g wet weight (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.

Point
5.3
Foodstuffs
Muscle meat of fish and fishery products and products thereof, with the exemption of: wild caught eel; wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias); wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water; fish liver and derived products; marine oils; The maximum level for crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages.
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
3,5 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
6,5 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
75 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.3: Muscle meat of fish and fishery products and products thereof, with the exemption of: wild caught eel; wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias); wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water; fish liver and derived products; marine oils… — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 6.5 pg/g wet weight (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.

Point
5.4
Foodstuffs
Muscle meat of wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water, and products thereof
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
3,5 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
6,5 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
125 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.4: Muscle meat of wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water, and products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 6.5 pg/g wet weight (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.

Point
5.4a
Foodstuffs
Muscle meat of wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and products thereof
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
3,5 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
6,5 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
200 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.4a: Muscle meat of wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 pg/g wet weight (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.

Point
5.5
Foodstuffs
Muscle meat of wild caught eel (Anguilla anguilla) and products thereof
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
3,5 pg/g wet weight
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
10,0 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
300 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.5: Muscle meat of wild caught eel (Anguilla anguilla) and products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 20 pg/g wet weight (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.

Point
5.6
Foodstuffs
Fish liver and derived products thereof with the exception of marine oils referred to in point 5.7
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
—
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
20,0 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
200 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.6: Fish liver and derived products thereof with the exception of marine oils referred to in point 5.7 — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.

Point
5.7
Foodstuffs
Marine oils (fish body oil, fish liver oil and oils of other marine organisms intended for human consumption)
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
1,75 pg/g fat
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
6,0 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
200 ng/g fat (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.7: Marine oils (fish body oil, fish liver oil and oils of other marine organisms intended for human consumption) — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 5.5 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.

Point
5.8
Foodstuffs
Raw milk and dairy products, including butter fat
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
2,5 pg/g fat
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
5,5 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
40 ng/g fat (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.8: Raw milk and dairy products, including butter fat — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.

Point
5.9
Foodstuffs
Hen eggs and egg products
Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
2,5 pg/g fat
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
5,0 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Sum of 6 listed substances
40 ng/g fat (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

Annex rows, point 5.9: Hen eggs and egg products — Dioxins and PCBs · 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
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  • United States (federal)
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    No known rule
    Requirement, dates and source

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

  • California (US state)
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    Requirement, dates and source

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  • Colorado (US state)
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    Requirement, dates and source

    We hold no rules for this market.

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    Requirement, dates and source

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    Requirement, dates and source

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    Requirement, dates and source

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    Requirement, dates and source

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    Requirement, dates and source

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    Requirement, dates and source

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    Requirement, dates and source

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    Requirement, dates and source

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  • Washington (US state)
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    Requirement, dates and source

    We hold no rules for this market.

  • European Union
    Status
    Limited
    Requirement, dates and source

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 4 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

    Point
    4.1.1.1
    Foodstuffs
    of bovine, ovine and caprine animals
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    2,5 pg/g fat
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
    4,0 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs
    40 ng/g fat

    Annex I rows, point 4.1.1.1: Meat and meat products except edible offal and products listed in 4.1.3 and 4.1.4 > of bovine, ovine and caprine animals — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1.25 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

    Point
    4.1.1.2
    Foodstuffs
    of pigs
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    1,0 pg/g fat
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
    1,25 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs
    40 ng/g fat

    Annex I rows, point 4.1.1.2: Meat and meat products except edible offal and products listed in 4.1.3 and 4.1.4 > of pigs — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 3 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

    Point
    4.1.1.3
    Foodstuffs
    of poultry
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    1,75 pg/g fat
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
    3,0 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs
    40 ng/g fat

    Annex I rows, point 4.1.1.3: Meat and meat products except edible offal and products listed in 4.1.3 and 4.1.4 > of poultry — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

    Point
    4.1.1.4
    Foodstuffs
    of horse
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    5,0 pg/g fat
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
    10,0 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs (ng/g)
    -

    Annex I rows, point 4.1.1.4: Meat and meat products except edible offal and products listed in 4.1.3 and 4.1.4 > of horse — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

    European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)
    Show 21 more rules for this market

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1.5 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

    Point
    4.1.1.5
    Foodstuffs
    of rabbit
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    1,0 pg/g fat
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
    1,5 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs (ng/g)
    -

    Annex I rows, point 4.1.1.5: Meat and meat products except edible offal and products listed in 4.1.3 and 4.1.4 > of rabbit — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

    Point
    4.1.1.6
    Foodstuffs
    of wild boar (Sus scrofa)
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    5,0 pg/g fat
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
    10,0 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs (ng/g)
    -

    Annex I rows, point 4.1.1.6: Meat and meat products except edible offal and products listed in 4.1.3 and 4.1.4 > of wild boar (Sus scrofa) — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

    Point
    4.1.1.7
    Foodstuffs
    of wild game birds
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    2,0 pg/g fat
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
    4,0 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs (ng/g)
    -

    Annex I rows, point 4.1.1.7: Meat and meat products except edible offal and products listed in 4.1.3 and 4.1.4 > of wild game birds — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 7.5 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

    Point
    4.1.1.8
    Foodstuffs
    of Cervidae
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    3,0 pg/g fat
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
    7,5 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs (ng/g)
    -

    Annex I rows, point 4.1.1.8: Meat and meat products except edible offal and products listed in 4.1.3 and 4.1.4 > of Cervidae — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

    Point
    4.1.10
    Foodstuffs
    Marine oils (fish body oil, fish liver oil and oils of other marine organisms placed on the market for the final consumer)
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    1,75 pg/g fat
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
    6,0 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs
    200 ng/g fat

    Annex I rows, point 4.1.10: Marine oils (fish body oil, fish liver oil and oils of other marine organisms placed on the market for the final consumer) — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

    Remarks as written: "Including butter fat. The maximum level expressed on fat does not apply to food containing less than 2 % fat. For food containing less than 2 % fat, the maximum level applies on a product basis. This maximum level is calculated using this formula: Maximum level expressed on a product basis (for".

    Point
    4.1.11
    Foodstuffs
    Raw milk and dairy products
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    2,0 pg/g fat
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
    4,0 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs
    40 ng/g fat
    Remarks
    Including butter fat. The maximum level expressed on fat does not apply to food containing less than 2 % fat. For food containing less than 2 % fat, the maximum level applies on a product basis. This maximum level is calculated using this formula: Maximum level expressed on a product basis (for food containing less than 2 % fat) = maximum level expressed on fat (for that food) × 0,02.

    Annex I rows, point 4.1.11: Raw milk and dairy products — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

    Remarks as written: "The maximum level expressed on fat does not apply to food containing less than 2 % fat. For food containing less than 2 % fat, the maximum level applies on a product basis. This maximum level is calculated using this formula: Maximum level expressed on a product basis (for food containing less than".

    Point
    4.1.12
    Foodstuffs
    Eggs and egg products except goose eggs
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    2,5 pg/g fat
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
    5,0 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs
    40 ng/g fat
    Remarks
    The maximum level expressed on fat does not apply to food containing less than 2 % fat. For food containing less than 2 % fat, the maximum level applies on a product basis. This maximum level is calculated using this formula: Maximum level expressed on a product basis (for food containing less than 2 % fat) = maximum level expressed on fat (for that food) × 0,02.

    Annex I rows, point 4.1.12: Eggs and egg products except goose eggs — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1.25 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

    Point
    4.1.13
    Foodstuffs
    Vegetable oils and fats
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    0,75 pg/g fat
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
    1,25 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs
    40 ng/g fat

    Annex I rows, point 4.1.13: Vegetable oils and fats — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 0.2 pg/g wet weight (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

    Remarks as written: "The maximum level applies to the products ready to use (placed on the market as such or after reconstitution as instructed by the manufacturer).".

    Point
    4.1.14
    Foodstuffs
    Food intended for infants and young children
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    0,1 pg/g wet weight
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
    0,2 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs
    1,0 ng/g wet weight
    Remarks
    The maximum level applies to the products ready to use (placed on the market as such or after reconstitution as instructed by the manufacturer).

    Annex I rows, point 4.1.14: Food intended for infants and young children — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 0.5 pg/g wet weight (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

    Point
    4.1.2.1
    Foodstuffs
    of bovine and caprine animals, pigs, poultry and horse
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    0,30 pg/g wet weight
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
    0,50 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs
    3,0 ng/g wet weight

    Annex I rows, point 4.1.2.1: Liver and derived products thereof > of bovine and caprine animals, pigs, poultry and horse — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 pg/g wet weight (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

    Point
    4.1.2.2
    Foodstuffs
    of ovine animals
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    1,25 pg/g wet weight
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
    2,00 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs
    3,0 ng/g wet weight

    Annex I rows, point 4.1.2.2: Liver and derived products thereof > of ovine animals — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 pg/g wet weight (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

    Point
    4.1.2.3
    Foodstuffs
    of wild game birds
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    2,5 pg/g wet weight
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
    5,0 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs (ng/g)
    -

    Annex I rows, point 4.1.2.3: Liver and derived products thereof > of wild game birds — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

    Point
    4.1.3.1
    Foodstuffs
    of bovine animals and sheep
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    2,5 pg/g fat
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
    4,0 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs
    40 ng/g fat

    Annex I rows, point 4.1.3.1: Fat > of bovine animals and sheep — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1.25 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

    Point
    4.1.3.2
    Foodstuffs
    of pigs
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    1,0 pg/g fat
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
    1,25 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs
    40 ng/g fat

    Annex I rows, point 4.1.3.2: Fat > of pigs — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

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

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 3 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

    Point
    4.1.3.3
    Foodstuffs
    of poultry
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    1,75 pg/g fat
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
    3,0 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs
    40 ng/g fat

    Annex I rows, point 4.1.3.3: Fat > of poultry — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 2.5 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

    Point
    4.1.4
    Foodstuffs
    Mixed animal fats
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    1,5 pg/g fat
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
    2,50 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs
    40 ng/g fat

    Annex I rows, point 4.1.4: Mixed animal fats — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 6.5 pg/g wet weight (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

    Remarks as written: "In case of fish, maximum level applies to muscle meat of fish. Where fish are intended to be eaten whole, the maximum level applies to the whole fish. The maximum level for crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen, that means, that the cephalothorax of crustaceans is excluded.".

    Point
    4.1.5
    Foodstuffs
    Fishery products and bivalve molluscs except products listed in 4.1.6, 4.1.7, 4.1.8, 4.1.9 and 4.1.10
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    3,5 pg/g wet weight
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
    6,5 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs
    75 ng/g wet weight
    Remarks
    In case of fish, maximum level applies to muscle meat of fish. Where fish are intended to be eaten whole, the maximum level applies to the whole fish. The maximum level for crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen, that means, that the cephalothorax of crustaceans is excluded.

    Annex I rows, point 4.1.5: Fishery products and bivalve molluscs except products listed in 4.1.6, 4.1.7, 4.1.8, 4.1.9 and 4.1.10 — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 6.5 pg/g wet weight (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

    Remarks as written: "Except diadromous fish species caught in fresh water and products thereof Where fish are intended to be eaten whole, the maximum level applies to the whole fish.".

    Point
    4.1.6
    Foodstuffs
    Muscle meat of wild caught fresh water fish and products thereof
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    3,5 pg/g wet weight
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
    6,5 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs
    125 ng/g wet weight
    Remarks
    Except diadromous fish species caught in fresh water and products thereof Where fish are intended to be eaten whole, the maximum level applies to the whole fish.

    Annex I rows, point 4.1.6: Muscle meat of wild caught fresh water fish and products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 6.5 pg/g wet weight (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

    Point
    4.1.7
    Foodstuffs
    Muscle meat of wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and products thereof
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    3,5 pg/g wet weight
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
    6,5 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs
    200 ng/g wet weight

    Annex I rows, point 4.1.7: Muscle meat of wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 pg/g wet weight (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

    Point
    4.1.8
    Foodstuffs
    Muscle meat of wild caught eel (Anguilla anguilla) and products thereof
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    3,5 pg/g wet weight
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
    10,0 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs
    300 ng/g wet weight

    Annex I rows, point 4.1.8: Muscle meat of wild caught eel (Anguilla anguilla) and products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 20 pg/g wet weight (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.

    Remarks as written: "In the case of canned fish liver, the maximum level applies to the whole edible content of the can.".

    Point
    4.1.9
    Foodstuffs
    Fish liver and derived products thereof except products listed in 4.1.10
    Sum of dioxins (pg WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ/g)
    -
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs
    20,0 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs
    200 ng/g wet weight
    Remarks
    In the case of canned fish liver, the maximum level applies to the whole edible content of the can.

    Annex I rows, point 4.1.9: Fish liver and derived products thereof except products listed in 4.1.10 — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 4 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.

    Sub-row of point 5.1 as written: "— bovine animals and sheep". The level applies only to that part of the point; the point's other sub-rows carry their own levels.

    Foodstuffs
    — bovine animals and sheep
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    2,5 pg/g fat
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
    4,0 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of 6 listed substances
    40 ng/g fat (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

    Annex rows, point 5.1: Meat and meat products (excluding edible offal) of the following animals > bovine animals and sheep — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

    The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 3 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.

    Sub-row of point 5.1 as written: "— poultry". The level applies only to that part of the point; the point's other sub-rows carry their own levels.

    Foodstuffs
    — poultry
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    1,75 pg/g fat
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
    3,0 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of 6 listed substances
    40 ng/g fat (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

    Annex rows, point 5.1: Meat and meat products (excluding edible offal) of the following animals > poultry — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

    The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1.25 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.

    Sub-row of point 5.1 as written: "— pigs". The level applies only to that part of the point; the point's other sub-rows carry their own levels.

    Foodstuffs
    — pigs
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    1,0 pg/g fat
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
    1,25 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of 6 listed substances
    40 ng/g fat (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

    Annex rows, point 5.1: Meat and meat products (excluding edible offal) of the following animals > pigs — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.

    Sub-row of point 5.10 as written: "— bovine animals and sheep". The level applies only to that part of the point; the point's other sub-rows carry their own levels.

    Foodstuffs
    — bovine animals and sheep
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    2,5 pg/g fat
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
    4,0 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of 6 listed substances
    40 ng/g fat (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

    Annex rows, point 5.10: Fat of the following animals > bovine animals and sheep — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 3 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.

    Sub-row of point 5.10 as written: "— poultry". The level applies only to that part of the point; the point's other sub-rows carry their own levels.

    Foodstuffs
    — poultry
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    1,75 pg/g fat
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
    3,0 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of 6 listed substances
    40 ng/g fat (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

    Annex rows, point 5.10: Fat of the following animals > poultry — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

    The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1.25 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.

    Sub-row of point 5.10 as written: "— pigs". The level applies only to that part of the point; the point's other sub-rows carry their own levels.

    Foodstuffs
    — pigs
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    1,0 pg/g fat
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
    1,25 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of 6 listed substances
    40 ng/g fat (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

    Annex rows, point 5.10: Fat of the following animals > pigs — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 2.5 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.

    Point
    5.11
    Foodstuffs
    Mixed animal fats
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    1,5 pg/g fat
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
    2,50 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of 6 listed substances
    40 ng/g fat (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

    Annex rows, point 5.11: Mixed animal fats — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

    The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 1.25 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.

    Point
    5.12
    Foodstuffs
    Vegetable oils and fats
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    0,75 pg/g fat
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
    1,25 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of 6 listed substances
    40 ng/g fat (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

    Annex rows, point 5.12: Vegetable oils and fats — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

    The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 0.2 pg/g wet weight (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.

    Point
    5.13
    Foodstuffs
    Foods for infants and young children
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    0,1 pg/g wet weight
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
    0,2 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of 6 listed substances
    1,0 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

    Annex rows, point 5.13: Foods for infants and young children — Dioxins and PCBs · fetched 2026-10-17

    The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)

    For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 0.5 pg/g wet weight (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.

    Point
    5.2
    Foodstuffs
    Liver of terrestrial animals referred to in 5.1 with the exception of sheep and derived products thereof
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    0,30 pg/g wet weight
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
    0,50 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of 6 listed substances
    3,0 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

    Annex rows, point 5.2: Liver of terrestrial animals referred to in 5.1 with the exception of sheep and derived products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 6.5 pg/g wet weight (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.

    Point
    5.3
    Foodstuffs
    Muscle meat of fish and fishery products and products thereof, with the exemption of: wild caught eel; wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias); wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water; fish liver and derived products; marine oils; The maximum level for crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages.
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    3,5 pg/g wet weight
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
    6,5 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of 6 listed substances
    75 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

    Annex rows, point 5.3: Muscle meat of fish and fishery products and products thereof, with the exemption of: wild caught eel; wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias); wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water; fish liver and derived products; marine oils… — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 6.5 pg/g wet weight (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.

    Point
    5.4
    Foodstuffs
    Muscle meat of wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water, and products thereof
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    3,5 pg/g wet weight
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
    6,5 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of 6 listed substances
    125 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

    Annex rows, point 5.4: Muscle meat of wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water, and products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 6.5 pg/g wet weight (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.

    Point
    5.4a
    Foodstuffs
    Muscle meat of wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and products thereof
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    3,5 pg/g wet weight
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
    6,5 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of 6 listed substances
    200 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

    Annex rows, point 5.4a: Muscle meat of wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 pg/g wet weight (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.

    Point
    5.5
    Foodstuffs
    Muscle meat of wild caught eel (Anguilla anguilla) and products thereof
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    3,5 pg/g wet weight
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
    10,0 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of 6 listed substances
    300 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

    Annex rows, point 5.5: Muscle meat of wild caught eel (Anguilla anguilla) and products thereof — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 20 pg/g wet weight (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.

    Point
    5.6
    Foodstuffs
    Fish liver and derived products thereof with the exception of marine oils referred to in point 5.7
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    —
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
    20,0 pg/g wet weight (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of 6 listed substances
    200 ng/g wet weight (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

    Annex rows, point 5.6: Fish liver and derived products thereof with the exception of marine oils referred to in point 5.7 — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.

    Point
    5.7
    Foodstuffs
    Marine oils (fish body oil, fish liver oil and oils of other marine organisms intended for human consumption)
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    1,75 pg/g fat
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
    6,0 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of 6 listed substances
    200 ng/g fat (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

    Annex rows, point 5.7: Marine oils (fish body oil, fish liver oil and oils of other marine organisms intended for human consumption) — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 5.5 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.

    Point
    5.8
    Foodstuffs
    Raw milk and dairy products, including butter fat
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    2,5 pg/g fat
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
    5,5 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of 6 listed substances
    40 ng/g fat (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

    Annex rows, point 5.8: Raw milk and dairy products, including butter fat — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 pg/g fat (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.

    Point
    5.9
    Foodstuffs
    Hen eggs and egg products
    Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-TEQ)
    2,5 pg/g fat
    Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBS
    5,0 pg/g fat (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
    Sum of 6 listed substances
    40 ng/g fat (PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES – 6))

    Annex rows, point 5.9: Hen eggs and egg products — Dioxins and PCBs · 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 Apr 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 8 Oct 2026, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.

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