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Is Hydrocyanic acid, including hydrocyanic acid… banned where you sell?
Hydrocyanic acid, including hydrocyanic acid bound in cyanogenic glycosides. 2 markets have rules for it. Selling something that contains it? Check it free, no account needed.
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 7 Oct 2026, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 250 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "The maximum level does not apply to oilseeds for crushing for refined vegetable oil production, provided that the remaining pressed oilseeds are not placed on the market as food. In case the remaining pressed oilseeds are placed on the market as food, the maximum level applies taking into account".
From the consolidated text: 2.3.1 · Unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped linseed not placed on the market for the final consumer · 250 · The maximum level does not apply to oilseeds for crushing for refined vegetable oil production, provided that the remaining pressed oilseeds are not placed on the market as food. In case the remaining pressed oilseeds are placed on the market as food, the maximum level applies taking into account Article 3(1) and (2).
Annex I rows, point 2.3.1: Unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped linseed not placed on the market for the final consumer — Hydrocyanic acid, including hydrocyanic acid bound in cyanogenic glycosides · 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 150 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "The maximum level does not apply to whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped linseed placed on the market for the final consumer in small quantities where the warning ‘Only to be used for cooking and baking. Do not consume raw!’ appears in the principal field of vision of the label (using the".
From the consolidated text: 2.3.2 · Whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped linseed placed on the market for the final consumer · 150 · The maximum level does not apply to whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped linseed placed on the market for the final consumer in small quantities where the warning ‘Only to be used for cooking and baking. Do not consume raw!’ appears in the principal field of vision of the label (using the specific font size (11)). The whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped linseed with the warning message shall comply with the maximum level provided for in 2.3.1.
Annex I rows, point 2.3.2: Whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped linseed placed on the market for the final consumer — Hydrocyanic acid, including hydrocyanic acid bound in cyanogenic glycosides · 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 35 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "The maximum level does not apply to unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped bitter almonds placed on the market for the final consumer in small quantities where the warning ‘Only to be used for cooking and baking. Do not consume raw!’ appears in the principal field of vision of the".
From the consolidated text: 2.3.3 · Unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped almonds placed on the market for the final consumer · 35 · The maximum level does not apply to unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped bitter almonds placed on the market for the final consumer in small quantities where the warning ‘Only to be used for cooking and baking. Do not consume raw!’ appears in the principal field of vision of the label (using the specific font size(11)).
Annex I rows, point 2.3.3: Unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped almonds placed on the market for the final consumer — Hydrocyanic acid, including hydrocyanic acid bound in cyanogenic glycosides · 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 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "The operator who places unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped apricot kernels on the market for the final consumer shall provide upon request from the competent authority evidence of compliance of the marketed product with the maximum level.".
From the consolidated text: 2.3.4 · Unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped apricot kernels placed on the market for the final consumer · 20,0 · The operator who places unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped apricot kernels on the market for the final consumer shall provide upon request from the competent authority evidence of compliance of the marketed product with the maximum level.
Annex I rows, point 2.3.4: Unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped apricot kernels placed on the market for the final consumer — Hydrocyanic acid, including hydrocyanic acid bound in cyanogenic glycosides · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)Show 2 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 2.3.5 · Cassava root (fresh, peeled) · 50,0
Annex I rows, point 2.3.5: Cassava root (fresh, peeled) — Hydrocyanic acid, including hydrocyanic acid bound in cyanogenic glycosides · 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 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 2.3.6 · Cassava flour and tapioca flour · 10,0
Annex I rows, point 2.3.6: Cassava flour and tapioca flour — Hydrocyanic acid, including hydrocyanic acid bound in cyanogenic glycosides · 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 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
From the official list: 8.3.1 · Unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped apricot kernels placed on the market for the final consumer · 20,0
Annex rows, point 8.3.1: Unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped apricot kernels placed on the market for the final consumer — Hydrocyanic acid, including hydrocyanic acid bound in cyanogenic glycosides · fetched 2026-10-17
The National Archives (legislation.gov.uk): Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as retained in GB (point in time 2020-12-31)(opens in a new tab)We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Apr 2026, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 8 Oct 2026, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 7 Oct 2026, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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- No known rule
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Jan 2025, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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We hold no rules for this market.
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We hold no rules for this market.
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We hold no rules for this market.
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We hold no rules for this market.
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We hold no rules for this market.
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We hold no rules for this market.
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We hold no rules for this market.
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For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 250 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "The maximum level does not apply to oilseeds for crushing for refined vegetable oil production, provided that the remaining pressed oilseeds are not placed on the market as food. In case the remaining pressed oilseeds are placed on the market as food, the maximum level applies taking into account".
From the consolidated text: 2.3.1 · Unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped linseed not placed on the market for the final consumer · 250 · The maximum level does not apply to oilseeds for crushing for refined vegetable oil production, provided that the remaining pressed oilseeds are not placed on the market as food. In case the remaining pressed oilseeds are placed on the market as food, the maximum level applies taking into account Article 3(1) and (2).
Annex I rows, point 2.3.1: Unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped linseed not placed on the market for the final consumer — Hydrocyanic acid, including hydrocyanic acid bound in cyanogenic glycosides · 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 150 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "The maximum level does not apply to whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped linseed placed on the market for the final consumer in small quantities where the warning ‘Only to be used for cooking and baking. Do not consume raw!’ appears in the principal field of vision of the label (using the".
From the consolidated text: 2.3.2 · Whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped linseed placed on the market for the final consumer · 150 · The maximum level does not apply to whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped linseed placed on the market for the final consumer in small quantities where the warning ‘Only to be used for cooking and baking. Do not consume raw!’ appears in the principal field of vision of the label (using the specific font size (11)). The whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped linseed with the warning message shall comply with the maximum level provided for in 2.3.1.
Annex I rows, point 2.3.2: Whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped linseed placed on the market for the final consumer — Hydrocyanic acid, including hydrocyanic acid bound in cyanogenic glycosides · 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 35 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "The maximum level does not apply to unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped bitter almonds placed on the market for the final consumer in small quantities where the warning ‘Only to be used for cooking and baking. Do not consume raw!’ appears in the principal field of vision of the".
From the consolidated text: 2.3.3 · Unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped almonds placed on the market for the final consumer · 35 · The maximum level does not apply to unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped bitter almonds placed on the market for the final consumer in small quantities where the warning ‘Only to be used for cooking and baking. Do not consume raw!’ appears in the principal field of vision of the label (using the specific font size(11)).
Annex I rows, point 2.3.3: Unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped almonds placed on the market for the final consumer — Hydrocyanic acid, including hydrocyanic acid bound in cyanogenic glycosides · 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 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
Remarks as written: "The operator who places unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped apricot kernels on the market for the final consumer shall provide upon request from the competent authority evidence of compliance of the marketed product with the maximum level.".
From the consolidated text: 2.3.4 · Unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped apricot kernels placed on the market for the final consumer · 20,0 · The operator who places unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped apricot kernels on the market for the final consumer shall provide upon request from the competent authority evidence of compliance of the marketed product with the maximum level.
Annex I rows, point 2.3.4: Unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped apricot kernels placed on the market for the final consumer — Hydrocyanic acid, including hydrocyanic acid bound in cyanogenic glycosides · fetched 2026-10-17
European Commission / Publications Office (CELLAR): Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (consolidated 2026-08-19)(opens in a new tab)Show 2 more rules for this market
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 50 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 2.3.5 · Cassava root (fresh, peeled) · 50,0
Annex I rows, point 2.3.5: Cassava root (fresh, peeled) — Hydrocyanic acid, including hydrocyanic acid bound in cyanogenic glycosides · 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 mg/kg (content basis). In force since 25 May 2023.
From the consolidated text: 2.3.6 · Cassava flour and tapioca flour · 10,0
Annex I rows, point 2.3.6: Cassava flour and tapioca flour — Hydrocyanic acid, including hydrocyanic acid bound in cyanogenic glycosides · 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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- Limited
- Requirement, dates and source
For Packaged food and beverages: Limit 20 µg/kg (content basis). In force since 1 Mar 2007.
From the official list: 8.3.1 · Unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped apricot kernels placed on the market for the final consumer · 20,0
Annex rows, point 8.3.1: Unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped apricot kernels placed on the market for the final consumer — Hydrocyanic acid, including hydrocyanic acid bound in cyanogenic glycosides · 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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- No known rule
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We have no rule for it here. Our coverage starts 1 Apr 2026, and this doesn't mean it's allowed.
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- 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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No Prop 65 notice, EU Safety Gate alert or CPSC recall has named Hydrocyanic acid, including hydrocyanic acid bound in cyanogenic glycosides since January 2023. Other agencies may still have acted.
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