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►B COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2023/915

of 25 April 2023
on maximum levels for certain contaminants in food and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006
(Text with EEA relevance)
(OJ L 119, 5.5.2023, p. 103)
Amended by:
Official Journal
No page date
►M1 Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/1510 of 20 July 2023 L 184 21 21.7.2023
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COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2023/915
of 25 April 2023
on maximum levels for certain contaminants in food and repealing
Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006
(Text with EEA relevance)
Article 1
Definitions
For the purposes of this Regulation, the following definitions apply:
(a) ‘food’ means food as defined in Article 2 of Regulation (EC)

No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1);
(b) ‘food business operator’ means food business operator as defined in

Article 3, point 3, of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002;
(c) ‘placing on the market’ means placing on the market as defined in

Article 3, point 8, of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002;
(d) ‘final consumer’ means final consumer as defined in Article 3,

point 18, of Regulation (EC) No 178/2002;
(e) ‘processing’ means processing as defined in Article 2(1), point (m)

of Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 of the European Parliament and of
the Council (2);
(f) ‘unprocessed products’ means unprocessed products as defined in

Article 2(1), point (n), of Regulation (EC) No 852/2004; and
(g) ‘processed products’ means processed products as defined in

Article 2(1), point (o), of Regulation (EC) No 852/2004.
Article 2
General rules
1. The food listed in Annex I shall not be placed on the market and
shall not be used as a raw material in food or as an ingredient in food
where it contains a contaminant at a level which exceeds the maximum
level set out in Annex I.
2. Food complying with the maximum levels set out in Annex I shall
not be mixed with food which exceeds these maximum levels.
(1) Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council
of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of
food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down
procedures in matters of food safety (OJ L 31, 1.2.2002, p. 1).
( ) Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council
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of 29 April 2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs (OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 1).

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3. The maximum levels set out in Annex I, unless otherwise
specified in that Annex, shall apply to food as placed on the market
and to the edible part of the food concerned.
4. In systems where cereal production and processing are integrated

so that all incoming lots are cleaned, sorted and processed in the same
establishment, the maximum levels shall apply to unprocessed cereals in
the production chain at the stage before first-stage processing.
Article 3
Dried, diluted, processed and compound food
1. Where no specific Union maximum levels are set out in Annex I

for food which is dried, diluted, processed or compound food (i.e.
composed of more than one ingredient), the following aspects shall
be taken into account when applying the maximum levels set out in
Annex I to such food:
(a) changes of the concentration of the contaminant caused by drying or

dilution processes;
(b) changes of the concentration of the contaminant caused by

processing;
(c) the relative proportions of the ingredients in the product;
(d) the analytical limit of quantification.
2. Where the competent authority carries out an official control, the

food business operator shall provide and justify the specific concen
tration, dilution or processing factors for the drying, diluting or
processing operations concerned or the specific concentration, dilution
or processing factors for the dried, diluted, processed or compound food
concerned as well as the proportion of ingredients for mixing operations
concerned.
Where the food business operator does not provide the necessary
concentration, dilution or processing factor or where the competent
authority deems that factor inappropriate in view of the justification
given, the competent authority shall itself define that factor, based on
the available information and with the objective of maximum protection
of human health.
3. Where no specific Union maximum levels for food for infants and
young children are set out in Annex I, Member States may provide for
stricter maximum levels for such food.
Article 4
Prohibition on detoxification
Food containing contaminants listed in Annex I shall not be deliberately

detoxified by chemical treatments.
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Article 5
Food to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before
placing on the market for the final consumer or use as a food
ingredient
1. Where a maximum level for a contaminant is set out in Annex I

specifically as regards food to be subjected to sorting or other physical
treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as
a food ingredient, such food may be placed on the market provided that:
(a) it is not placed on the market for the final consumer or use as a
food ingredient;
(b) it complies with the maximum level set out in Annex I for that
contaminant in that food to be subjected to sorting or other physical
treatment before placing on the market for the final consumer or use
as a food ingredient; and
(c) it is labelled and marked in accordance with paragraph 2.
2. The label of each individual package and the original accom

panying document of food referred to in paragraph 1, point (c), shall
clearly show its use and bear the following information: ‘Product shall
be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment to reduce [name
contaminant(s)] contamination before placing on the market for the
final consumer or use as a food ingredient’.
The consignment/batch identification code shall be indelibly marked on

each individual package of the consignment and on the original accom
panying document.
3. Food to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment to

reduce contamination levels shall not prior to this be mixed with food
placed on the market for the final consumer or with food intended for
use as a food ingredient.
4. Food which has been subjected to sorting or other physical

treatment to reduce contamination levels may be placed on the market
provided that the maximum levels set out in Annex I for food placed on
the market for the final consumer or use as a food ingredient are not
exceeded and that the treatment used has not resulted in the presence of
other harmful residues.
Article 6
Labelling provisions for groundnuts (peanuts), other oilseeds,
derived products thereof and cereals
1. The label of each individual package and the original accom

panying document of groundnuts (peanuts), other oilseeds, derived
products thereof and cereals shall clearly show its intended use.
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The consignment/batch identification code shall be indelibly marked on
each individual package of the consignment and on the original accom
panying document. The business activity of the consignee of the
consignment given on the accompanying document shall be compatible
with the intended use.
2. In the absence of a clear information that their intended use is not

to be placed on the market as food, the maximum levels set out in
Annex I shall apply to all groundnuts (peanuts), other oilseeds and
derived products thereof and cereals placed on the market.
3. The exception of groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds for

crushing from the application of the maximum levels set out in
Annex I, shall only apply to consignments, which:
(a) are clearly labelled showing their intended use;
(b) bear the following information ‘Product to be subject to crushing for

the production of refined vegetable oil’ on the label of each indi
vidual package and on the original accompanying document; and
(c) have a crushing plant as the final destination.
Article 7
Derogations from Article 2
1. By way of derogation from Article 2, Latvia, Finland and Sweden

may authorise the placing on their respective market for the final
consumer, within their annual quota as set in Regulation (EU)
No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council (1), of
wild caught salmon (Salmo salar) and products thereof originating in
the Baltic region with levels of dioxins and/or DL-PCBs and/or
NDL-PCBs higher than those set out in point 4.1.5 of Annex I,
provided that:
(a) a system is in place to ensure that final consumers, are fully

informed of the national dietary recommendations with regard to
the restrictions on the consumption of wild caught salmon from
the Baltic region and products thereof by identified vulnerable
groups of the population in order to avoid potential health risks;
(b) Latvia, Finland and Sweden continue to apply the necessary

measures to ensure that wild caught salmon and products thereof
not complying with point 4.1.5 of Annex I are not marketed in other
Member States;
(1) Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the

Council of 11 December 2013 on the Common Fisheries Policy, amending
Council Regulations (EC) No 1954/2003 and (EC) No 1224/2009 and
repealing Council Regulations (EC) No 2371/2002 and (EC) No 639/2004
and Council Decision 2004/585/EC (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 22).
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(c) Latvia, Finland and Sweden report yearly to the Commission the
measures they have taken to effectively inform final consumers of
the dietary recommendations and to ensure that wild caught salmon
and products thereof not compliant with the maximum levels are not
marketed in other Member States and provide evidence of the effec
tiveness of those measures.
2. By way of derogation from Article 2, Finland and Sweden may

authorise the placing on their respective market, within their annual
quota as set in Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013, wild caught Baltic
herring larger than 17 cm (Clupea harengus membras), of wild
caught char (Salvelinus spp.), wild caught river lamprey (Lampetra
fluviatilis) and wild caught trout (Salmo trutta) and products thereof
originating in the Baltic region with levels of dioxins and/or
DL-PCBs and/or NDL-PCBs higher than those set out in point 4.1.5
of Annex I, provided that:
(a) a system is in place to ensure that final consumers are fully

informed of the dietary recommendations with regard to the
restrictions on the consumption of wild caught Baltic herring
larger than 17 cm, wild caught char, wild caught river lamprey
and wild caught trout from the Baltic region and products thereof
by identified vulnerable groups of the population in order to avoid
potential health risks;
(b) Finland and Sweden continue to apply the necessary measures to

ensure that wild caught Baltic herring larger than 17 cm, wild
caught char, wild caught river lamprey and wild caught trout and
products thereof not complying with point 4.1.5 of Annex I are not
marketed in other Member States;
(c) Finland and Sweden report yearly to the Commission the measures
they have taken to effectively inform the identified vulnerable
sections of the population of the dietary recommendations and to
ensure that fish and products thereof not compliant with the
maximum levels is not marketed in other Member States and
provide evidence of the effectiveness of those measures.
3. By way of derogation from Article 2, the following Member States

consumer of the following traditionally smoked meat and smoked
meat products, smoked in their territory with levels of PAHs higher
than those set out in point 5.1.6 of Annex I, provided that those
products dot not contain more than 5,0 μg/kg for benzo(a)pyrene
and 30,0 μg/kg for the sum of benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene,
benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene:
(a) Ireland, Croatia, Cyprus, Spain, Poland and Portugal: traditionally

smoked meat and meat products;
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(b) Latvia: traditionally smoked pork, hot smoked chicken meat, hot
smoked sausages and hot smoked game meat;
(c) Slovakia: salted traditionally smoked meat, traditionally smoked

bacon, traditionally smoked sausage (klobása), where ‘traditionally
smoked’ means developing smoke by burning woods (wood logs,
wood sawdust, wood chips) in a smokehouse;
(d) Finland: traditionally hot smoked meat and meat products;
(e) Sweden: meat and meat products smoked over glowing wood or
other plant materials.
Those Member States and concerned food business operators shall

continue to monitor the presence of PAHs in traditionally smoked
meat and smoked meat products referred to in the first subparagraph
and shall ensure that good smoking practices are implemented where
possible, without losing typical organoleptic characteristics of those
products.
4. By way of derogation from Article 2, the following Member States

consumer of the following traditionally smoked fish and smoked
fishery products, smoked in their territory with levels of PAHs higher
than those set out in point 5.1.7 of Annex I, provided that those smoked
products do not contain more than 5,0 μg/kg for benzo(a)pyrene
and 30,0 μg/kg for the sum of benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene,
benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene:
(a) Latvia: traditionally hot smoked fish;
(b) Finland: traditionally hot smoked small fish and fishery products
made from small fish;
(c) Sweden: fish and fishery products smoked over glowing wood or
other plant materials.
Those Member States and concerned food business operators shall

continue to monitor the presence of PAHs in traditionally smoked
fish and smoked fishery products referred to in the first subparagraph
and shall ensure that good smoking practices are implemented where
possible, without losing typical organoleptic characteristics of those
products.
Article 8
Monitoring and reporting
1. By 1 July 2023, Member States and interested parties shall

communicate to the Commission the results of investigations undertaken
and the progress with regard to the application of prevention measures
to avoid contamination by ergot sclerotia and ergot alkaloids in rye and
rye milling products and ergot alkaloids in milling products of barley,
wheat, spelt and oats grains.
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Member States and interested parties shall report every year to the
European Food Safety Authority (‘Authority’) the occurrence data on
ergot sclerotia and ergot alkaloids in rye and rye milling products and
on ergot alkaloids in milling products of barley, wheat, spelt and oats
grains.
2. Member States shall communicate to the Commission, when

requested, the investigations undertaken and the relevant sources
identified following Commission Recommendations for monitoring of
the presence of contaminants in food and the progress with regard to the
application of prevention measures to avoid contamination.
3. Member States shall report to the Authority the occurrence data

that they have collected on other contaminants than those referred to in
paragraph 1. Food business operators and other interested parties may
submit such occurrence data to the Authority.
4. Member States, food business operators and other interested

parties shall provide to the Authority the occurrence data in accordance
with Authority’s reporting requirements.
Article 9
Repeal
Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 is repealed.
References to the repealed Regulation shall be construed as references

to this Regulation and shall be read in accordance with the correlation
table in Annex II.
Article 10
Transitional measures
1. Food lawfully placed on the market prior to the dates referred to in

points (a) to (k) may remain on the market until their date of minimum
durability or use-by date:
(a) 19 September 2021 as regards the maximum levels for tropane

alkaloids in baby foods and processed cereal-based foods for
infants and young children, containing maize or its derived
products set out in point 2.2.1 of Annex I;
(b) 1 January 2022 as regards the maximum levels for ergot sclerotia
and ergot alkaloids set out in point 1.8 of Annex I;
(c) 3 May 2022 as regards the maximum levels for mercury set out in
point 3.3 of Annex I;
(d) 1 July 2022 as regards the maximum levels for opium alkaloids set
out in point 2.5 of Annex I;
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(e) 1 September 2022 as regards the maximum levels for tropane
alkaloids set out in points 2.2.2 to 2.2.9 of Annex I;
(f) 1 January 2023 as regards the maximum levels for ochratoxin A set
out in point 1.2 of Annex I;
(g) 1 January 2023 as regards the maximum levels for hydrocyanic acid
set out in point 2.3 of Annex I;
(h) 1 January 2023 as regards the maximum levels for the sum of Δ9-
THC and Δ9-THCA set out in point 2.6 of Annex I;
(i) 1 January 2023 as regards the maximum levels for the sum of
dioxins and for the sum of dioxins and DL-PCBs set out in
points 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.1.11 and 4.1.12 of Annex I;
(j) 1 January 2023 as regards the maximum levels for the sum of
perfluoroalkyl substances set out in point 4.2 of Annex I;
(k) 26 March 2023 as regards the maximum levels for arsenic set out in
point 3.4 of Annex I.
2. Food lawfully placed on the market before 1 July 2022 may
remain on the market until 31 December 2023 as regards the
maximum levels for pyrrolizidine alkaloids set out in point 2.4 of
Annex I.
3. The burden of proving the date when the products were lawfully
placed on the market shall be borne by the food business operator.
Article 11
Entry into force
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following
that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in
all Member States.
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ANNEX I
Maximum levels for certain contaminants in food (1)
1 Mycotoxins
1.1 Aflatoxins Maximum level (μg/kg) Remarks
B1 Sum of B1, M1 For the sum of aflatoxins, maximum levels refer to lower bound
B2, G1 and concentrations, which are calculated on the assumption that all the
G2 values below the limit of quantification are zero.
1.1.1 Dried fruits to be subjected to sorting or other physical 5,0 10,0 -

treatment before placing on the market for the final
consumer or use as an ingredient in food except products
listed in 1.1.3
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1.1.2 Dried fruits used as only ingredient or processed products from 2,0 4,0 - In the case of food consisting of dried fruits used as only
dried fruits, placed on the market for the final consumer or use ingredient or in the case of processed products consisting at
as an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.3 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.
1.1.3 Dried figs 6,0 10,0 - 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.
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1 Mycotoxins
1.1.4 Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds, to be subjected to 8,0 15,0 - Except groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds for crushing for
sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the refined vegetable oil production.
market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food
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.
1.1.5 Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds used as only 2,0 4,0 - Except crude vegetable oils destined for refining and refined
ingredient or processed products from groundnuts (peanuts) vegetable oils.
and other oilseeds, placed on the market for the final
If groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds with inedible shell are
consumer or use as an ingredient in food
analysed, it is assumed when calculating the aflatoxin content that
all the contamination is on the edible part.
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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.
1.1.6 Tree nuts to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment 5,0 10,0 - If tree nuts ‘in shell’ are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating
before placing on the market for the final consumer or use as the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible
an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.8 and 1.1.10 part.
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1 Mycotoxins
1.1.7 Tree nuts used as only ingredient or processed products from 2,0 4,0 - If tree nuts ‘in shell’ are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating
tree nuts, placed on the market for the final consumer or use as the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible
an ingredient in food except products listed in 1.1.9 and 1.1.11 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.
1.1.8 Almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels to be subjected to 12,0 15,0 - If tree nuts ‘in shell’ are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating
sorting or other physical treatment before placing on the the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible
market for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food part.
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1.1.9 Almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels, placed on the market 8,0 10,0 - If tree nuts ‘in shell’ are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating
for the final consumer or use as an ingredient in food 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.
1.1.10 Hazelnuts and Brazil nuts, to be subjected to sorting or other 8,0 15,0 - If hazelnuts ‘in shell’ are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating
physical treatment before placing on the market for the final the aflatoxin content, that all the contamination is on the edible
consumer or use as an ingredient in food part.
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1 Mycotoxins
1.1.11 Hazelnuts and Brazil nuts, placed on the market for the final 5,0 10,0 - If hazelnuts ‘in shell’ are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating
consumer or use as an ingredient in food 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.
1.1.12 Cereals and products derived from cereals except products 2,0 4,0 - Including processed cereal products.
listed in 1.1.13, 1.1.18 and 1.1.19
Products derived from cereals relate to products containing at least
80 % cereal products.
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1.1.13 Maize and rice to be subjected to sorting or other physical 5,0 10,0 -
treatment before placing on the market for the final
consumer or use as an ingredient in food
1.1.14 Following dried spices: 5,0 10,0 -

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 above
mentioned dried spices
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1 Mycotoxins
1.1.15 Ginger (Zingiber officinale) (dried) 5,0 10,0 -
1.1.16 Raw milk (2), heat-treated milk and milk for the manufacture - - 0,050
of milk-based products
1.1.17 Infant formulae, follow-on formulae (3) and young-child - - 0,025 The maximum level applies to the products ready to use (placed
formulae (4) on the market as such or after reconstitution as instructed by the
manufacturer).
1.1.18 Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and 0,10 - - The maximum level applies to the dry matter (5) of the product as
young children (3) placed on the market.
1.1.19 Food for special medical purposes intended for infants and 0,10 - 0,025 The maximum level applies in the case of milk, milk products and
young children (3) similar products to the products ready to use (placed on the
market as such or after reconstitution as instructed by the manu
facturer) and in the case of products other than milk, milk
products and similar products to the dry matter (5).
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Maximum
1.2 Ochratoxin A Remarks
level (μg/kg)
1.2.1 Dried fruits
1.2.1.1 Dried vine fruits (currants, raisins and sultanas) and dried figs 8,0
1.2.1.2 Other dried fruits 2,0
1.2.2 Date syrup 15
1.2.3 Pistachios to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before placing on 10,0 If tree nuts ‘in shell’ are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the
the market for final consumer or use as an ingredient in food ochratoxin A content, that all the contamination is on the edible part.
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Maximum
level (μg/kg)
1.2.4 Pistachios placed on the market for final consumer or use as ingredient in foods 5,0 If tree nuts ‘in shell’ are analysed, it is assumed, when calculating the
ochratoxin A content, that all the contamination is on the edible part.
1.2.5 Dried herbs 10,0
1.2.6 Ginger roots (dried) for use in herbal infusions 15
1.2.7 Marshmallow roots (dried), dandelion roots (dried) and orange blossoms (dried) for 20
use in herbal infusions or in coffee substitutes
1.2.8 Sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, (water) melon seeds, hempseeds, soybeans 5,0
1.2.9 Unprocessed cereal grains 5,0 The maximum level applies to unprocessed cereal grains placed on the market
before first-stage processing (6).
1.2.10 Products derived from unprocessed cereal grains and cereals placed on the market 3,0 Including processed cereal products.
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for the final consumer except products listed in 1.2.11, 1.2.12, 1.2.13, 1.2.23
Products derived from unprocessed cereal grains relate to products containing
and 1.2.24
at least 80 % cereal products.
1.2.11 Bakery wares, cereal snacks and breakfast cereals
1.2.11.1 products not containing oilseeds, nuts or dried fruits 2,0
1.2.11.2 products containing at least 20 % dried vine fruits and/or dried figs 4,0
1.2.11.3 other products containing oilseeds, nuts and/or dried fruits 3,0
1.2.12 Non-alcoholic malt beverages 3,0
1.2.13 Wheat gluten not placed on the market for the final consumer 8,0
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Maximum
level (μg/kg)
1.2.14 Roasted coffee beans and ground roasted coffee except products listed in 1.2.15 3,0
1.2.15 Soluble coffee (instant coffee) 5,0
1.2.16 Cocoa powder 3,0
1.2.17 Dried spices except products listed in 1.2.18 15 The maximum level applies also to mixtures of dried spices.
1.2.18 Capsicum spp. (dried fruits thereof, whole or ground, including chillies, chilli 20
powder, cayenne or paprika)
1.2.19 Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra, Glycyrrhiza inflata and other species)
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1.2.19.1 Liquorice root (dried), including as an ingredient in herbal infusions 20
1.2.19.2 Liquorice extract for use in food in particular beverages and confectionary 80 The maximum level applies to the pure and undiluted extract, whereby 1 kg
of extract is obtained from 3 to 4 kg liquorice root.
1.2.19.3 Liquorice confectionery containing ≥ 97 % liquorice extract on dry basis 50
1.2.19.4 Other liquorice confectionery 10,0
1.2.20 Wine (7) and fruit wine 2,0 Including semi-sparkling and sparkling wines, excluding liqueur wine and
wine with an alcoholic strength of not less than 15 % vol.
The maximum level applies to products produced from the 2005 harvest
onwards.
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Maximum
level (μg/kg)
1.2.21 Aromatised wine, aromatised wine-based drinks and aromatised wine-product 2,0 The maximum level applies to products produced from the 2005 harvest
cocktails (8) onwards.
The maximum level applicable to these beverages is function of the
proportion of wine and/or grape must present in the finished product.
1.2.22 Grape juice, grape juice from concentrate, concentrated grape juice, grape nectar, 2,0 For concentrated grape juice or concentrated grape must, the maximum level
grape must and concentrated grape must, placed on the market for the final applies to juice or must as reconstituted.
consumer (9)
The maximum level applies to products produced from the 2005 harvest
onwards.
1.2.23 Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children (3) 0,50 The maximum level applies to the dry matter (5) of the product as placed on
the market.
1.2.24 Food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children (3) 0,50 The maximum level applies in the case of milk, milk products and similar
products to the products ready to use (placed on the market as such or
reconstituted as instructed by the manufacturer) and in the case of products
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other than milk, milk products and similar products to the dry matter (5).
Maximum
1.3 Patulin Remarks
level (μg/kg)
1.3.1 Fruit juices, fruit juices from concentrate, concentrated fruit juices and fruit 50 For concentrated fruit juice, the maximum level applies to juice as
nectars (9) reconstituted.
1.3.2 Spirit drinks (10), cider and other fermented drinks derived from apples or 50
containing apple juice
1.3.3 Solid apple products placed on the market for the final consumer except products 25 Including apple compote and apple puree.
listed in 1.3.4 and 1.3.5
▼B
Maximum
1.3 Patulin Remarks
level (μg/kg)
1.3.4 Apple juice and solid apple products for infants and young children (3) and labelled 10,0 Including apple compote and apple puree.
and placed on the market as such
The maximum level applies to the products ready to use (placed on the
market as such or after reconstitution as instructed by the manufacturer).
1.3.5 Baby food (3) 10,0 The maximum level applies to the products ready to use (placed on the
Maximum
1.4 Deoxynivalenol Remarks
level (μg/kg)
1.4.1 Unprocessed cereal grains except products listed in 1.4.2 and 1.4.3 1 250 Except unprocessed maize grains intended to be processed by wet milling and
except rice.
The maximum level applies to unprocessed cereal grains placed on the market
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1.4.2 Unprocessed durum wheat grains and oat grains 1 750 The maximum level applies to unprocessed cereal grains placed on the market
1.4.3 Unprocessed maize grains 1 750 Except unprocessed maize grains for which it is evident e.g. through labelling
or destination, that they are intended for use in a wet milling process only
(starch production).
The maximum level applies to unprocessed maize grains placed on the market
1.4.4 Cereals placed on the market for the final consumer, cereal flour, semolina, bran 750 Except rice and rice products.
and germ as final product placed on the market for the final consumer except
products listed in 1.4.7 and 1.4.8
1.4.5 Pasta 750 Pasta means pasta (dry) with a water content of approximately 12 %.
▼B
Maximum
1.4 Deoxynivalenol Remarks
level (μg/kg)
1.4.6 Bread, pastries, biscuits, cereal snacks and breakfast cereals 500 Except rice products.
Including small bakery wares.
1.4.7 Milling products of maize not placed on the market for the final consumer
1.4.7.1 Maize flour not placed on the market for the final consumer 1 250 At least 90 %, measured by weight, of the particles in the milling product
have a size ≤ 500 μm.
1.4.7.2 Other milling products of maize not placed on the market for the final consumer 750 Less than 90 %, measured by weight, of the particles in the milling product
1.4.8 Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children (3) 200 Except rice products.
The maximum level applies to the dry matter (5) of the product as placed on
the market.
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Maximum
1.5 Zearalenone Remarks
level (μg/kg)
1.5.1 Unprocessed cereal grains except products listed in 1.5.2 100 Except unprocessed maize grains intended to be processed by wet milling and
except rice.
The maximum level applies to unprocessed cereal grains placed on the market
1.5.2 Unprocessed maize grains 350 Except unprocessed maize grains for which it is evident e.g. through
labelling, destination, that it is intended for use in a wet milling process
only (starch production).
1.5.3 Cereals placed on the market for the final consumer, cereal flour, semolina, bran 75 Except rice and rice products.
and germ as final product placed on the market for the final consumer except
products listed in 1.5.5, 1.5.6 and 1.5.8
▼B
Maximum
1.5 Zearalenone Remarks
level (μg/kg)
1.5.4 Bread, pastries, biscuits, cereal snacks and breakfast cereals except products listed 50 Except rice products.
in 1.5.5
Includes small bakery wares.
1.5.5 Maize placed on the market for the final consumer 100
Maize-based snacks and maize-based breakfast cereals
1.5.6.1 Maize flour not placed on the market for the final consumer 300 At least 90 %, measured by weight, of the particles in the milling product
1.5.6.2 Other milling products of maize not placed on the market for the final consumer 200 Less than 90 %, measured by weight, of the particles in the milling product
1.5.7 Refined maize oil 400
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1.5.8 Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children (3) 20 Except rice products.
The maximum level applies to the dry matter (5) of the product as placed on
the market.
Maximum
1.6 Fumonisins Remarks
level (μg/kg)
Sum of B1 and For the fumonisins, maximum levels refer to lower bound concentrations,
B2 which are calculated on the assumption that all the values below the limit
of quantification are zero.
1.6.1 Unprocessed maize grains 4 000 Except unprocessed maize grains for which it is evident e.g. through
only (starch production).
▼B
Maximum
1.6 Fumonisins Remarks
level (μg/kg)
1.6.2 Maize placed on the market for the final consumer, milling products of maize 1 000
placed on the market for the final consumer, maize-based food placed on the
market for the final consumer except products listed in 1.6.3 and 1.6.5
1.6.3 Maize-based breakfast cereals and maize-based snacks 800
1.6.4.1 Maize flour not placed on the market for the final consumer 2 000 At least 90 %, measured by weight, of the particles in the milling product
1.6.4.2 Other milling products of maize not placed on the market for the final consumer 1 400 Less than 90 %, measured by weight, of the particles in the milling product
1.6.5 Baby food containing maize and processed maize-based food for infants and young 200 The maximum level applies to the dry matter (5) of the product as placed on
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children (3) the market.
Maximum
1.7 Citrinin Remarks
level (μg/kg)
1.7.1 Food supplements based on rice fermented with red yeast Monascus purpureus 100
1.8 Ergot sclerotia and ergot alkaloids
1.8.1 Ergot sclerotia Maximum level (g/kg) Remarks
The maximum level applies to unprocessed cereal grains placed on the

market before first-stage processing (6).
▼B
In case scouring (6) is applied in the presence of ergot sclerotia, the

cereals need to firstly undergo a cleaning step before scouring.
The sampling shall be performed in accordance with point B of
Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 401/2006.
1.8.1.1 Unprocessed cereal grains except products listed in 1.8.1.2 0,2 Except maize and rice.
1.8.1.2 Unprocessed rye grains 0,5

0,2 as from 1 July 2024
1.8.2 Ergot alkaloids Maximum level (μg/kg) Remarks
Lower bound sum of For the ergot alkaloids, maximum levels refer to lower bound concen
trations, which are calculated on the assumption that all the values
ergocornine/ergocorninine; ergocristine/ergo
below the limit of quantification are zero.
cristinine; ergocryptine/ergocryptinine (α- and
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β-form); ergometrine/ergometrinine; ergosine/
ergosinine; ergotamine/ergotaminine
1.8.2.1 Milling products of barley, wheat, spelt and oats (with an 100
ash content lower than 900mg/100g dry matter)
50 as from 1 July 2024
1.8.2.2 Milling products of barley, wheat, spelt and oats (with an 150
ash content equal or higher than 900mg/100g dry matter)
Barley, wheat, spelt and oats grains placed on the market
for the final consumer
1.8.2.3 Rye milling products 500

Rye placed on the market for the final consumer 250 as from 1 July 2024
1.8.2.4 Wheat gluten 400

▼B
1.8.2.5 Processed cereal-based food for infants and young children (3) 20 The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.
2 Plant toxins
Maximum level
2.1 Erucic acid, including erucic acid bound in fat Remarks
(g/kg)
2.1.1 Vegetable oils and fats placed on the market for the final consumer or for use as an 20,0
ingredient in food except products listed in 2.1.2
2.1.2 Camelina oil, mustard oil and borage oil 50,0 With acceptance from the competent authority, the maximum level does not
apply to mustard oil locally produced and consumed.
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2.1.3 Mustard (condiment) 35,0
2.2 Tropane alkaloids Maximum level (μg/kg) Remarks
Atropine Scopolamine
2.2.1 Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young 1,0 1,0 Derived products relate to products containing at least 80 % these cereal
children (3), containing millet, sorghum, buckwheat, maize or their products.
derived products
The sampling for the control of compliance with the maximum level
shall be performed in accordance with the provisions provided for in
point J of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 401/2006.
The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.
▼B
Sum of atropine and For the sum of atropine and scopolamine, maximum levels refer to
scopolamine lower bound concentrations, which are calculated on the assumption
that all the values below the limit of quantification are zero.
2.2.2 Unprocessed millet grains and sorghum grains 5,0 The maximum level applies to unprocessed cereal grains placed on the
2.2.3 Unprocessed maize grains 15 Except unprocessed maize grains for which it is evident e.g. through
only (starch production) and except unprocessed maize grains for
popping.
The maximum level applies to unprocessed maize grains placed on the
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2.2.4 Unprocessed buckwheat grains 10 The maximum level applies to unprocessed buckwheat grains placed on
the market before first-stage processing (6).
2.2.5 Maize for popping 5,0

Millet, sorghum and maize placed on the market for the final
consumer
Milling products of millet, sorghum and maize
2.2.6 Buckwheat placed on the market for the final consumer 10

Milling products of buckwheat
▼B
2.2.7 Herbal infusions (dried product) and ingredients used for herbal 25 ‘Herbal infusions (dried product)’ refers to:
infusions (dried products) except products listed in 2.2.8
— herbal infusions (dried product) from flowers, leaves, stalks, roots,
and any other parts of the plant (in sachets or in bulk) used for the
preparation of herbal infusion (liquid product); and
— instant herbal infusions. In the case of powdered extracts, a concen
tration factor of 4 has to be applied.
2.2.8 Herbal infusions (dried product) and ingredients used for herbal 50 ‘Herbal infusions (dried product)’ refers to:
infusions (dried products) of exclusively anise seeds
— herbal infusions (dried product) from flowers, leaves, stalks, roots,
and any other parts of the plant (in sachets or in bulk) used for the
preparation of herbal infusion (liquid product); and
— instant herbal infusions. In the case of powdered extracts, a concen
tration factor of 4 has to be applied.
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2.2.9 Herbal infusions (liquid product) 0,20
Maximum
2.3 Hydrocyanic acid, including hydrocyanic acid bound in cyanogenic glycosides Remarks
level (mg/kg)
2.3.1 Unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped linseed not placed on the 250 The maximum levels do not apply to oilseeds for crushing and oil refining,
market for the final consumer 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 levels apply taking into account Article 3(1) and (2).
▼B
Maximum
2.3 Hydrocyanic acid, including hydrocyanic acid bound in cyanogenic glycosides Remarks
level (mg/kg)
2.3.2 Unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped linseed placed on the market 150 The maximum level does not apply to unprocessed whole, ground, milled,
for the final consumer 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 unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked,
chopped linseed with the warning message has to comply with the maximum
level provided for in 2.3.1.
2.3.3 Unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped almonds placed on the 35 The maximum level does not apply to unprocessed whole, ground, milled,
market for the final consumer 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)).
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2.3.4 Unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped apricot kernels placed on the 20,0 The operator who places unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked,
market for the final consumer 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.
2.3.5 Cassava root (fresh, peeled) 50,0
2.3.6 Cassava flour and tapioca flour 10,0

▼B
2.4 Pyrrolizidine alkaloids Maximum level (μg/kg) Remarks
The maximum level refers to the lower bound sum of the For the pyrrolizidine alkaloids, maximum levels refer to
following 21 pyrrolizidine alkaloids: lower bound concentrations, which are calculated on the
assumption that all the values below the limit of quantifi
cation are zero.
— intermedine/lycopsamine, intermedine-N-oxide/lycopsamine-N-
oxide, senecionine/senecivernine, senecionine-N-oxide/seneci
vernine-N-oxide, seneciphylline, seneciphylline-N-oxide,
retrorsine, retrorsine-N-oxide, echimidine, echimidine-N-oxide,
lasiocarpine, lasiocarpine-N-oxide, senkirkine, europine,
europine-N-oxide, heliotrine and heliotrine-N-oxide
and the following additional 14 pyrrolizidine alkaloids known

to co-elute with one or more of the above identified 21 pyrrol
izidine alkaloids, making use of certain currently used
analytical methods:
— indicine, echinatine, rinderine (possible co-elution with lycop
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samine/intermedine), indicine-N-oxide, echinatine-N-oxide,
rinderine-N-oxide (possible co-elution with lycopsamine-N-
oxide/intermedine-N-oxide), integerrimine (possible co-elution
with senecivernine/senecionine), integerrimine-N-oxide
(possible co-elution with senecivernine-N-oxide/senecionine-
N-oxide), heliosupine (possible co-elution with echimidine),
heliosupine-N-oxide (possible co-elution with echimidine-N-
oxide), spartioidine (possible co-elution with seneciphylline),
spartioidine-N-oxide (possible co-elution with
seneciphylline-N-oxide), usaramine (possible co-elution with
retrorsine), usaramine N-oxide (possible co-elution with
retrorsine N-oxide).
Pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which can be individually and separately

identified with the used method of analysis, shall be quantified and
included in the sum.
▼B
2.4.1 Borage leaves (fresh, frozen) placed on the 750 Without prejudice to more restrictive national rules in
market for the final consumer certain Member States on the placing of the market of
pyrrolizidine alkaloid containing plants.
2.4.2 Dried herbs except products listed in 2.4.3 400 Without prejudice to more restrictive national rules in
certain Member States on the placing of the market of
2.4.3 Borage, lovage, marjoram and oregano (dried 1 000 Without prejudice to more restrictive national rules in
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product) and mixtures exclusively composed of certain Member States on the placing of the market of
these dried herbs pyrrolizidine alkaloid containing plants.
2.4.4 Tea (Camellia sinensis) and flavoured tea (12) 150 For teas with dried fruits and dried herbs, Article 3 applies.
(Camellia sinensis) (dried product) except tea
‘Tea (Camellia sinensis) (dried product)’ refers to:
and flavoured tea referred to in 2.4.5
— tea (Camellia sinensis) (dried product) from dried
leaves, stalks and flowers (in sachets or in bulk) used
for the preparation of tea (liquid product); and
— instant teas. In the case of powdered tea extracts, a
concentration factor of 4 has to be applied.
▼B
2.4.5 Tea (Camellia sinensis), flavoured tea (12) 75 For teas with dried fruits and dried herbs, Article 3 applies.
(Camellia sinensis) and herbal infusions (dried
product) and ingredients used for herbal
infusions (dried products) for infants and young
children
2.4.6 Tea (Camellia sinensis), flavoured tea (12) 1,0 For teas with dried fruits and dried herbs, Article 3 applies.
(Camellia sinensis) and herbal infusions (liquid
product) for infants and young children
2.4.7 Herbal infusions (dried product) and ingredients 200 ‘Herbal infusions (dried product)’ refers to:
used for herbal infusions (dried products) except
— herbal infusions (dried product) from flowers, leaves,
products listed in 2.4.5 and 2.4.8
stalks, roots, and any other parts of the plant (in
sachets or in bulk) used for the preparation of herbal
infusion (liquid product); and
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— instant herbal infusions. In the case of powdered
extracts, a concentration factor of 4 has to be applied.
Without prejudice to more restrictive national rules in
2.4.8 Herbal infusions (dried product) and ingredients 400 ‘Herbal infusions (dried product)’ refers to:
used for herbal infusions (dried products) of
— herbal infusions (dried product) from flowers, leaves,
rooibos, anise (Pimpinella anisum), lemon balm,
stalks, roots, and any other parts of the plant (in
chamomile, thyme, peppermint, lemon verbena
sachets or in bulk) used for the preparation of herbal
and mixtures exclusively composed of these
infusion (liquid product); and
dried herbs except herbal infusions referred to
in 2.4.5 — to instant herbal infusions. In the case of powdered
extracts, a concentration factor of 4 has to be applied.
▼B
2.4.9 Cumin 400
2.4.10 Food supplements containing botanical prep 400 The maximum level applies to the food supplements as
aration (13) including extracts except products placed on the market.
listed in 2.4.11
Without prejudice to more restrictive national rules in
2.4.11 Pollen based food supplements 500 The maximum level applies to the food supplements as
placed on the market.
Pollen and pollen products
Maximum
2.5 Opium alkaloids Remarks
level (mg/kg)
For the opium alkaloids, maximum levels refer to lower bound concen
trations, which are calculated on the assumption that all the values below
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the limit of quantification are zero.
The maximum level refers to the sum of morphine and codeine, for which a
factor of 0,2 is applied to the level of codeine. Therefore, the maximum level
refers to the sum of morphine + 0,2 × codeine.
2.5.1 Whole, ground or milled poppy seeds placed on the market for the final consumer 20
2.5.2 Bakery products containing poppy seeds or processed products thereof 1,50 Bakery products include also flour-based ready-to-eat savouries and snacks.
Processed products thereof relate to products containing at least 80 % poppy
seed products.
The food business operator supplying the poppy seeds to the food business
operator manufacturing the bakery products shall provide the necessary
information to enable the manufacturer of the bakery products to place
products on the market that comply with the maximum level. This
information shall include analytical data, where appropriate.
▼B
Maximum
2.6 Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) equivalents Remarks
level (mg/kg)
For delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) equivalents, maximum levels

refer to lower bound concentrations, which are calculated on the assumption
that all the values below the limit of quantification are zero.
The maximum level refers to the sum of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol
(Δ9-THC) and delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (Δ9-THCA), expressed as
Δ9-THC.
A factor of 0,877 is applied to the level of Δ9-THCA and the maximum level
refers to the sum of Δ9-THC + 0,877 × Δ9-THCA (in case of a separate
determination and quantification of Δ9-THC and Δ9-THCA).
2.6.1 Hemp seeds 3,0
2.6.2 Ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted hemp seed and other hemp seed processed 3,0 Hemp seed processed products are products processed exclusively from hemp
products except products listed in 2.6.3 seeds.
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2.6.3 Hemp seed oil 7,5
3 Metals and other elements
3.1 Lead Maximum Remarks

level (mg/kg)
3.1.1 Fruits The maximum level applies to the wet weight.

The maximum level applies after washing and separating the edible part.
▼B
3.1.1.1 Cranberries, currants, elderberries and strawberry tree fruits 0,20
3.1.1.2 Fruits other than cranberries, currants, elderberries and strawberry tree fruits 0,10
3.1.2 Root and tuber vegetables The maximum level applies to the wet weight.
3.1.2.1 Root and tuber vegetables except products listed in 3.1.2.2 and 3.1.2.3 0,10 For potatoes, the maximum level applies to peeled potatoes.
3.1.2.2 Fresh ginger, fresh turmeric 0,80
3.1.2.3 Salsify 0,30
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3.1.3 Bulb vegetables 0,10 The maximum level applies to the wet weight.
3.1.4 Fruiting vegetables The maximum level applies to the wet weight.
3.1.4.1 Fruiting vegetables except products listed in 3.1.4.2 0,050
3.1.4.2 Sweetcorn 0,10
3.1.5 Brassica vegetables The maximum level applies to the wet weight.
▼B
3.1.5.1 Brassica vegetables other than those listed in 3.1.5.2 0,10
3.1.5.2 Leafy brassica 0,30
3.1.6 Leaf vegetables excluding fresh herbs and edible flowers 0,30 The maximum level applies to the wet weight.
3.1.7 Legume vegetables 0,10 The maximum level applies to the wet weight.
3.1.8 Stem vegetables 0,10 The maximum level applies to the wet weight.
3.1.9 Fungi The maximum level applies to the wet weight.

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3.1.9.1 The following cultivated fungi: 0,30
Common mushroom (Agaricus bisporus)
Oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus)
Shiitake mushroom (Lentinula edodes)
3.1.9.2 Wild fungi 0,80
3.1.10 Pulses 0,20
3.1.11 Cereals 0,20
3.1.12 Dried spices

▼B
3.1.12.1 Seed spices 0,90
3.1.12.2 Fruit spices 0,60
3.1.12.3 Bark spices 2,0
3.1.12.4 Root and rhizome spices 1,50
3.1.12.5 Bud spices 1,0
3.1.12.6 Flower pistil spices 1,0
3.1.13 Meat of bovine animals, sheep, pig and poultry (2) except products listed in 3.1.14 0,10 The maximum level applies to the wet weight.
3.1.14 Offal (2) The maximum level applies to the wet weight.
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3.1.14.1 of bovine animals and sheep 0,20
3.1.14.2 of pig 0,15
3.1.14.3 of poultry 0,10
3.1.15 Fishery products (2) and bivalve molluscs (2) The maximum level applies to the wet weight.
3.1.15.1 Muscle meat of fish 0,30 Where fish are intended to be eaten whole, the maximum level applies to the
whole fish.
In case of dried, diluted, processed and/or compound food, Article 3(1)
and (2) apply.
3.1.15.2 Cephalopods 0,30 The maximum level applies to the animal without viscera.
▼B
3.1.15.3 Crustaceans 0,50 The maximum level applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen,
which means, that the cephalothorax of crustaceans is excluded. In case of
crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura), the maximum
level applies to the muscle meat from appendages.
and (2) apply.
3.1.15.4 Bivalve molluscs 1,50 In case of Pecten maximus, the maximum level applies to the adductor
muscle and gonad only.
and (2) apply.
3.1.16 Raw milk (2), heat-treated milk and milk for the manufacture of milk-based 0,020 The maximum level applies to the wet weight.
products
3.1.17 Honey 0,10
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3.1.18 Fats and oils 0,10 Including milk fat.
3.1.19 Fruit juices, fruit juices from concentrate, concentrated fruit juices and fruit nectars (9) The maximum level applies to the wet weight.
For concentrated fruit juice, the maximum level applies to the reconstituted
juice.
3.1.19.1 exclusively from berries and other small fruits 0,05
3.1.19.2 other than exclusively from berries and other small fruits, including mixtures 0,03
3.1.20 Wine (7), cider, perry and fruit wine The maximum level applies to the wet weight.
Including semi-sparkling and sparkling wines, excluding liqueur wine and
wine with an alcoholic strength of not less than 15 % vol.
▼B
3.1.20.1 products produced from the 2001 fruit harvest to the 2015 fruit harvest 0,20
3.1.20.3 products produced from the 2022 fruit harvest onwards 0,10
3.1.21 Aromatised wine, aromatised wine-based drinks and aromatised wine-product The maximum level applies to the wet weight.
cocktails (8)
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3.1.22 Liqueur wine made from grapes (7) The maximum level applies to the wet weight.
3.1.23 Salts
3.1.23.1 Salts except products listed in 3.1.23.2 1,0
3.1.23.2 The following unrefined salts: ‘fleur de sel’ and ‘grey salt’ which are manually 2,0
harvested from salt marshes with a clay bottom
3.1.24 Infant formulae, follow-on formulae (3) and young-child formulae (4) The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.
▼B
3.1.24.1 placed on the market as powder 0,020
3.1.24.2 placed on the market as liquid 0,010
3.1.25 Drinks for infants and young children placed on the market and labelled as such
except products listed in 3.1.24 and 3.1.27
3.1.25.1 placed on the market as liquid or to be reconstituted following instructions of the 0,020 Including fruit juices.
manufacturer
The maximum level applies to the products ready to use.
3.1.25.2 to be prepared by infusion or decoction 0,50 The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.
3.1.26 Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children (3) 0,020 The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.
except products listed in 3.1.25
3.1.27 Food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children (3) The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.
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3.1.28 Food supplements 3,0
Maximum
3.2 Cadmium Remarks
level (mg/kg)
3.2.1 Fruits and tree nuts The maximum level applies to the wet weight.
3.2.1.1 Fruits except products listed in 3.2.1.2, 3.2.1.3 and 3.2.1.4 0,050
▼B
Maximum
3.2 Cadmium Remarks
level (mg/kg)
3.2.1.2 Citrus fruits, pome fruits, stone fruits, table olives, kiwi fruits, bananas, mangoes, 0,020
papayas and pineapples
3.2.1.3 Berries and small fruits, except products listed in 3.2.1.4 0,030
3.2.1.4 Raspberries 0,040
3.2.1.5 Tree nuts The maximum levels do not apply to tree nuts for crushing and oil refining,
provided that the remaining pressed tree nuts are not placed on the market as
food. In case the remaining pressed tree nuts are placed on the market as
food, the maximum levels apply, taking into account Article 3(1) and (2).
3.2.1.5.1 Tree nuts except products listed in 3.2.1.5.2 0,20
3.2.1.5.2 Pine nuts 0,30
▼M1
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3.2.2 Root and tuber vegetables The maximum level applies to the wet weight.
3.2.2.1 Root and tuber vegetables except products listed in 3.2.2.2, 3.2.2.3, 3.2.2.4, 3.2.2.5, 0,10 For potatoes, the maximum level applies to peeled potatoes.
3.2.2.6 and 3.2.2.7
3.2.2.2 Beetroots 0,060
3.2.2.3 Celeriac 0,15
3.2.2.4 Horseradish, parsnips, salsify 0,20
3.2.2.5 Radishes other than tiger nuts 0,020

▼M1
Maximum
3.2 Cadmium Remarks
level (mg/kg)
3.2.2.6 Tiger nuts 0,10
3.2.2.7 Tropical roots and tubers, parsley roots, turnips 0,050
▼B
3.2.3 Bulb vegetables The maximum level applies to the wet weight.
3.2.3.1 Bulb vegetables except products listed in 3.2.3.2 0,030
3.2.3.2 Garlic 0,050
3.2.4 Fruiting vegetables The maximum level applies to the wet weight.
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3.2.4.1 Fruiting vegetables except products listed in 3.2.4.2 0,020
3.2.4.2 Aubergines 0,030
3.2.5 Brassica vegetables The maximum level applies to the wet weight.
3.2.5.1 Brassica except products listed in 3.2.5.2 0,040
3.2.5.2 Leafy brassica 0,10
3.2.6 Leaf vegetables and herbs The maximum level applies to the wet weight.
▼B
Maximum
3.2 Cadmium Remarks
level (mg/kg)
3.2.6.1 Leaf vegetables except products listed in 3.2.6.2 0,10
3.2.6.2 Spinaches and similar leaves, mustard seedlings and fresh herbs 0,20
3.2.7 Legume vegetables 0,020 The maximum level applies to the wet weight.
3.2.8 Stem vegetables The maximum level applies to the wet weight.
3.2.8.1 Stem vegetables except products listed in 3.2.8.2 and 3.2.8.3 0,030
3.2.8.2 Celeries 0,10
3.2.8.3 Leeks 0,040
▼M1
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3.2.9 Fungi The maximum level applies to the wet weight.
3.2.9.1 Agaricus bisporus 0,050
3.2.9.2 Cultivated fungi other than Agaricus bisporus 0,15
3.2.9.3 Wild fungi 0,50
▼B
3.2.10 Pulses and proteins from pulses
3.2.10.1 Pulses except products listed in 3.2.10.2 0,040

▼B
Maximum
3.2 Cadmium Remarks
level (mg/kg)
3.2.10.2 Proteins from pulses 0,10
3.2.11 Oilseeds The maximum levels do not apply to oilseeds for crushing and oil refining,
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 levels apply, taking into account Article 3(1) and (2).
3.2.11.1 Oilseeds except products listed in 3.2.11.2, 3.2.11.3, 3.2.11.4, 3.2.11.5 and 3.2.11.6 0,10
3.2.11.2 Rape seeds 0,15
3.2.11.3 Peanuts and soy beans 0,20
3.2.11.4 Mustard seeds 0,30
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3.2.11.5 Linseeds and sunflower seeds 0,50
3.2.11.6 Poppy seeds 1,20
3.2.12 Cereals The maximum levels do not apply to cereals used for the production of beer
or distillates, provided that the remaining cereal residue is not placed on the
market as food. In case the remaining cereal residue is placed on the market
as food, the maximum levels apply, taking into account Article 3(1) and (2).
3.2.12.1 Cereals except products listed in 3.2.12.2, 3.2.12.3, 3.2.12.4 and 3.2.12.5 0,10
3.2.12.2 Barley and rye 0,050
3.2.12.3 Rice, quinoa, wheat bran and wheat gluten 0,15

▼B
Maximum
3.2 Cadmium Remarks
level (mg/kg)
3.2.12.4 Durum wheat (Triticum durum) 0,18
3.2.12.5 Wheat germ 0,20
3.2.13 Products of animal origin (2) The maximum level applies to the wet weight.
3.2.13.1 Meat of bovine animals, sheep, pig and poultry 0,050 Except offal.
3.2.13.2 Horsemeat 0,20 Except offal.
3.2.13.3 Liver of bovine animals, sheep, pig, poultry and horse 0,50
3.2.13.4 Kidney of bovine animals, sheep, pig, poultry and horse 1,0
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3.2.14.1 Muscle meat of fish except species listed in 3.2.14.2, 3.2.14.3 and 3.2.14.4 0,050 Where fish are intended to be eaten whole, the maximum level applies to the
whole fish.
and (2) apply.
3.2.14.2 Muscle meat of the following fish: 0,10 Where fish are intended to be eaten whole, the maximum level applies to the
whole fish.
Mackerel (Scomber species)
Tuna (Thunnus species, Katsuwonus pelamis, Euthynnus species)
and (2) apply.
Bichique (Sicyopterus lagocephalus)
3.2.14.3 Muscle meat of bullet tuna (Auxis species) 0,15 Where fish are intended to be eaten whole, the maximum level applies to the
whole fish.
and (2) apply.
▼B
Maximum
3.2 Cadmium Remarks
level (mg/kg)
3.2.14.4 Muscle meat of the following fish: 0,25 Where fish are intended to be eaten whole, the maximum level applies to the
whole fish.
Anchovy (Engraulis species)
Swordfish (Xiphias gladius)
and (2) apply.
Sardine (Sardina pilchardus)
3.2.14.5 Crustaceans 0,50 The maximum level applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen,
which means that the cephalothorax of crustaceans is excluded. In case of
crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) the maximum level
applies to the muscle meat from appendages.
and (2) apply.
3.2.14.6 Bivalve molluscs 1,0 In case of Pecten maximus, the maximum level applies to the adductor
In case of dried, diluted, processed and/or compound food, Articles 3(1)
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and (2) apply.
3.2.14.7 Cephalopods 1,0 The maximum level applies to the animal without viscera.
In case of dried, diluted, processed and/or compound food, Articles 3(1)
and (2) apply.
3.2.15 Cocoa and chocolate products (14)
3.2.15.1 Milk chocolate with < 30 % total dry cocoa solids 0,10
3.2.15.2 Chocolate with < 50 % total dry cocoa solids; milk chocolate with ≥ 30 % total dry 0,30
cocoa solids
▼B
Maximum
3.2 Cadmium Remarks
level (mg/kg)
3.2.15.3 Chocolate with ≥ 50 % total dry cocoa solids 0,80
3.2.15.4 Cocoa powder placed on the market for the final consumer or as an ingredient in 0,60
sweetened cocoa powder or powdered chocolate placed on the market for the final
consumer (drinking chocolate)
3.2.16 Salt 0,50
3.2.17 Infant formulae, follow-on formulae, food for special medical purposes intended for The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.
infants and young children (3) and young-child formulae (4)
3.2.17.1 placed on the market as powder and manufactured from cows' milk proteins or 0,010
cow’s milk protein hydrolysates
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3.2.17.2 placed on the market as liquid and manufactured from cows' milk proteins or cow’s 0,005
milk protein hydrolysates
3.2.17.3 placed on the market as powder and manufactured from soy protein isolates, alone 0,020
or in a mixture with cows' milk proteins
3.2.17.4 placed on the market as liquid and manufactured from soy protein isolates, alone or 0,010
in a mixture with cows' milk proteins
3.2.18 Young-child formulae (4) The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.
3.2.18.1 placed on the market as powder and manufactured from plant protein isolates other 0,020
than soy protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cow’s milk proteins
▼B
Maximum
3.2 Cadmium Remarks
level (mg/kg)
3.2.18.2 placed on the market as liquid and manufactured from plant protein isolates other 0,010
than soya protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cow’s milk proteins
3.2.19 Drinks for infants and young children labelled and placed on the market as such
except products listed in 3.2.17 and 3.2.18
3.2.19.1 placed on the market as liquid or to be reconstituted following instructions of the 0,020 Including fruit juices.
manufacturer
The maximum level applies to the products ready to use.
3.2.20 Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children (3) 0,040 The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.
3.2.21 Food supplements
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3.2.21.1 Food supplements except products listed in 3.2.21.2 1,0
3.2.21.2 Food supplements consisting at least of 80 % from dried seaweed, from products 3,0
derived from seaweed or from dried bivalve molluscs (2)
Maximum
3.3 Mercury Remarks
level (mg/kg)
Where fish are intended to be eaten whole, the maximum level applies to the
whole fish.
and (2) apply.
▼B
Maximum
3.3 Mercury Remarks
level (mg/kg)
3.3.1.1 Crustaceans, molluscs and muscle meat of fish except species listed in 3.3.1.2 0,50 For crustaceans, the maximum level applies to muscle meat from appendages
and 3.3.1.3 and abdomen, which means, that the cephalothorax of crustaceans is
excluded. In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and
Anomura) the maximum level applies to the muscle meat from appendages.
In case of Pecten maximus, the maximum level applies to the adductor
3.3.1.2 Muscle meat of following fish: 1,0

Axillary seabream (Pagellus acarne)
Black scabbardfish (Aphanopus carbo)
Blackspot seabream (Pagellus bogaraveo)
Bonito (Sarda sarda)
Common pandora (Pagellus erythrinus)
Escolar (Lepidocybium flavobrunneum)
Halibut (Hippoglossus species)
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Kingklip (Genypterus capensis)
Marlin (Makaira species)
Megrim (Lepidorhombus species)
Oilfish (Ruvettus pretiosus)
Orange roughy (Hoplostethus atlanticus)
Pink cusk-eel (Genypterus blacodes)
Pike (Esox species)
Plain bonito (Orcynopsis unicolor)
Poor cod (Trisopterus species)
Red mullet (Mullus barbatus barbatus)
Roundnose grenadier (Coryphaenoides rupestris)
Sail fish (Istiophorus species)
Silver scabbardfish (Lepidopus caudatus)
Snake mackerel (Gempylus serpens)
▼B
Maximum
3.3 Mercury Remarks
level (mg/kg)
Sturgeon (Acipenser species)

Surmullet (Mullus surmuletus)
Tuna (Thunnus species, Euthynnus species, Katsuwonus pelamis)
Shark (all species)
Swordfish (Xiphias gladius)
3.3.1.3 Cephalopods 0,30 For cephalopods, the maximum level applies to the animal without viscera.
Marine gastropods
Muscle meat of the following fish:
Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma)
Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua)
Atlantic herring (Clupea harengus)
Basa (Pangasius bocourti)
Carp (species belonging to the Cyprinidae family)
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Common dab (Limanda limanda)
Mackerel (Scomber species)
European flounder (Platichthys flesus)
European plaice (Pleuronectes platessa)
European sprat (Sprattus sprattus)
Mekong giant catfish (Pangasianodon gigas)
Pollock (Pollachius pollachius)
Saithe (Pollachius virens)
Salmon & Trout (Salmo species and Oncorhynchus species, except Salmo trutta)
Sardine or Pilchard (Dussumieria species, Sardina species, Sardinella species and
Sardinops species)
Sole (Solea Solea)
Striped catfish (Pangasianodon hypopthalmus)
Whiting (Merlangius merlangus)
▼B
Maximum
3.3 Mercury Remarks
level (mg/kg)
3.3.2 Food supplements 0,10
3.3.3 Salt 0,10
Maximum
3.4 Arsenic Remarks
level (mg/kg)
Inorganic The maximum level for inorganic arsenic applies to products listed in 3.4.1 to
arsenic (sum of 3.4.4.
As(III) and
As(V))
3.4.1 Cereals and cereal based products Rice, husked rice, milled rice and parboiled rice as defined in Codex Standard
198-1995.
3.4.1.1 Non-parboiled milled rice (polished or white rice) 0,15
3.4.1.2 Parboiled rice and husked rice 0,25
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3.4.1.3 Rice flour 0,25
3.4.1.4 Rice waffles, rice wafers, rice crackers, rice cakes, rice flakes and popped breakfast 0,30
rice
3.4.1.5 Rice destined for the production of food for infants and young children (3) 0,10
3.4.1.6 Non-alcoholic rice-based drinks 0,030
3.4.2 Infant formulae, follow-on formulae and food for special medical purposes intended The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.
for infants and young children (3) and young child formulae (4)

▼B
Maximum
3.4 Arsenic Remarks
level (mg/kg)
3.4.3 Baby food (3) 0,020 The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.
3.4.4 Fruit juices, concentrated fruit juices as reconstituted and fruit nectars (9) 0,020
Total arsenic The maximum level for total arsenic applies to products listed in 3.4.5.
3.4.5 Salt 0,50
Maximum
3.5 Tin (inorganic) Remarks
level (mg/kg)
3.5.1 Canned food except products listed in 3.5.2, 3.5.3, 3.5.4 and 3.5.5 200 The maximum level applies to the wet weight.
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3.5.2 Canned beverages except products listed in 3.5.3, 3.5.4 and 3.5.5 100 The maximum level applies to the wet weight.
Including fruit juices and vegetable juices.
3.5.3 Canned infant formulae, canned follow-on formulae (3) and canned young-child 50 Except canned dried and canned powdered products.
formulae (4)
3.5.4 Canned baby food and canned processed cereal-based food for infants and young 50 Except canned dried and canned powdered products.
children (3)
3.5.5 Canned food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children (3) 50 Except canned dried and canned powdered products.
▼B
4 Halogenated persistent organic pollutants
4.1 Dioxins and PCBs Maximum level Remarks

Sum of non dioxin-like PCBs is of PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138,
Sum of dioxins
PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES - 6).
Sum of dioxins and dioxin-like Sum of non
Maximum levels refer to upper bound concentrations, which are
(pg WHO-PCDD/ PCBs (pg dioxin-like
calculated on the assumption that all the values of the different
F-TEQ/g) (15) WHO-PCDD/F- PCBs (ng/g) (15)
congeners below the limit of quantification are equal to the limit of
PCB-TEQ/g) (15)
quantification.
4.1.1 Meat and meat products except edible offal and products Maximum levels expressed on fat are not applicable for food
listed in 4.1.3 and 4.1.4 (2) containing < 2 % fat. For food containing less than 2 % fat,
the maximum level applicable is the level on product basis corre
sponding to the level on product basis for the food containing
2 % fat, calculated from the maximum level established on fat
basis, making use of following formula: Maximum level
expressed on product basis for food containing less than 2 %
fat = maximum level expressed on fat for that food × 0,02.
4.1.1.1 of bovine, ovine and caprine animals 2,5 pg/g fat 4,0 pg/g fat 40 ng/g fat
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4.1.1.2 of pigs 1,0 pg/g fat 1,25 pg/g fat 40 ng/g fat
4.1.1.3 of poultry 1,75 pg/g fat 3,0 pg/g fat 40 ng/g fat
4.1.1.4 of horse 5,0 pg/g fat 10,0 pg/g fat -
4.1.1.5 of rabbit 1,0 pg/g fat 1,5 pg/g fat -
4.1.1.6 of wild boar (Sus scrofa) 5,0 pg/g fat 10,0 pg/g fat -
▼B

Sum of dioxins
PCB-TEQ/g) (15)
quantification.
4.1.1.7 of wild game birds 2,0 pg/g fat 4,0 pg/g fat -
4.1.1.8 venison 3,0 pg/g fat 7,5 pg/g fat -
4.1.2 Liver and derived products thereof
4.1.2.1 of bovine and caprine animals, pigs, poultry and horse 0,30 pg/g wet 0,50 pg/g wet 3,0 ng/g wet
weight weight weight
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4.1.2.2 of ovine animals 1,25 pg/g wet 2,00 pg/g wet 3,0 ng/g wet
weight weight weight
4.1.2.3 of wild game birds 2,5 pg/g wet 5,0 pg/g wet -
weight weight
4.1.3 Fat
4.1.3.1 of bovine animals and sheep 2,5 pg/g fat 4,0 pg/g fat 40 ng/g fat
4.1.3.2 of pigs 1,0 pg/g fat 1,25 pg/g fat 40 ng/g fat
4.1.3.3 of poultry 1,75 pg/g fat 3,0 pg/g fat 40 ng/g fat
4.1.4 Mixed animal fats 1,5 pg/g fat 2,50 pg/g fat 40 ng/g fat
▼B

Sum of dioxins
PCB-TEQ/g) (15)
quantification.
4.1.5 Fishery products (2) and bivalve molluscs (2) except 3,5 pg/g wet 6,5 pg/g wet 75 ng/g wet In case of fish, maximum level applies to muscle meat of fish.
products listed in 4.1.6, 4.1.7, 4.1.8, 4.1.9 and 4.1.10 weight weight weight
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.
4.1.6 Muscle meat of wild caught fresh water fish and products 3,5 pg/g wet 6,5 pg/g wet 125 ng/g wet Except diadromous fish species caught in fresh water and
thereof weight weight weight products thereof
Where fish are intended to be eaten whole, the maximum level
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applies to the whole fish.
4.1.7 Muscle meat of wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus 3,5 pg/g wet 6,5 pg/g wet 200 ng/g wet
acanthias) and products thereof weight weight weight
4.1.8 Muscle meat of wild caught eel (Anguilla anguilla) and 3,5 pg/g wet 10,0 pg/g wet 300 ng/g wet
products thereof weight weight weight
4.1.9 Fish liver and derived products thereof except products - 20,0 pg/g wet 200 ng/g wet In the case of canned fish liver, the maximum level applies to the
listed in 4.1.10 weight weight whole edible content of the can.
4.1.10 Marine oils (fish body oil, fish liver oil and oils of other 1,75 pg/g fat 6,0 pg/g fat 200 ng/g fat
marine organisms placed on the market for the final
consumer)
▼B

Sum of dioxins
PCB-TEQ/g) (15)
quantification.
4.1.11 Raw milk (2) and dairy products (2) 2,0 pg/g fat 4,0 pg/g fat 40 ng/g fat Including butter fat.
Maximum levels expressed on fat are not applicable for food
containing < 2 % fat. For food containing less than 2 % fat,
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4.1.12 Eggs and egg products except goose eggs (2) 2,5 pg/g fat 5,0 pg/g fat 40 ng/g fat Maximum levels expressed on fat are not applicable for food
containing < 2 % fat. For food containing less than 2 % fat,
▼B

Sum of dioxins
PCB-TEQ/g) (15)
quantification.
4.1.13 Vegetable oils and fats 0,75 pg/g fat 1,25 pg/g fat 40 ng/g fat
4.1.14 Food intended for infants and young children (3) 0,1 pg/g wet 0,2 pg/g wet 1,0 ng/g wet The maximum level applies to the products ready to use (placed
weight weight weight on the market as such or after reconstitution as instructed by the
manufacturer).
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4.2 Perfluoroalkyl substances Maximum level (μg/kg) Remarks
The maximum level applies to the wet weight.

PFOS: perfluorooctane sulfonic acid
PFOA: perfluorooctanoic acid
PFNA: perfluorononanoic acid
PFHxS: perfluorohexane sulfonic acid
Sum of PFOS, For PFOS, PFOA, PFNA, PFHxS and their sum, the
PFOS PFOA PFNA PFHxS PFOA, PFNA maximum level refers to the sum of linear and branched
and PFHxS stereoisomers, whether they are chromatographically
separated or not.
For the sum of PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS, maximum
levels refer to lower bound concentrations, which are
calculated on the assumption that all the values below the
limit of quantification are zero.
4.2.1 Meat and edible offal (2)

▼B

separated or not.
4.2.1.1 Meat of bovine animals, pig and poultry 0,30 0,80 0,20 0,20 1,3
4.2.1.2 Meat of sheep 1,0 0,20 0,20 0,20 1,6
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4.2.1.3 Offal of bovine animals, sheep, pig and 6,0 0,70 0,40 0,50 8,0
poultry
4.2.1.4 Meat of game animals, with the exception 5,0 3,5 1,5 0,60 9,0
of bear meat
4.2.1.5 Offal of game animals, with the exception 50 25 45 3,0 50

of bear offal
4.2.2 Fishery products (2) and bivalve molluscs (2) In case of dried, diluted, processed and/or compound
food, Article 3(1) and (2) apply.
▼B

separated or not.
4.2.2.1 Fish meat Where fish are intended to be eaten whole, the
maximum level applies to the whole fish.
4.2.2.1.1 Muscle meat of fish, except products listed 2,0 0,20 0,50 0,20 2,0
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in 4.2.2.1.2 and 4.2.2.1.3
Muscle meat of fish listed in 4.2.2.1.2
and 4.2.2.1.3, in case it is intended for
the production of food for infants and
young children
4.2.2.1.2 Muscle meat of the following fish, in case 7,0 1,0 2,5 0,20 8,0
it is not intended for the production of
food for infants and young children:
Baltic herring (Clupea harengus membras)
Bonito (Sarda and Orcynopsis species)
Burbot (Lota lota)
European sprat (Sprattus sprattus)
▼B

separated or not.
Flounder (Platichthys flesus and Glypto

cephalus cynoglossus)
Grey mullet (Mugil cephalus)
Horse mackerel (Trachurus trachurus)
Pike (Esox species)
Plaice (Pleuronectes and Lepidopsetta
species)
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Sardine and pilchard (Sardina species)
Seabass (Dicentrarchus species)
Sea catfish (Silurus and Pangasius species)
Sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus)
Tench (Tinca tinca)
Vendace (Coregonus albula and
Coregonus vandesius)
Silverly lightfish (Phosichthys argenteus)
Wild salmon and wild trout (wild Salmo
and Oncorhynchus species)
Wolf fish (Anarhichas species)
▼B

separated or not.
4.2.2.1.3 Muscle meat of the following fish, in case 35 8,0 8,0 1,5 45
it is not intended for the production of
food for infants and young children:
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Babel (Barbus barbus)
Bream (Abramis species)
Char (Salvelinus species)
Eel (Anguilla species)
Pike-perch (Sander species)
Perch (Perca fluviatilis)
Roach (Rutilus rutilus)
Smelt (Osmerus species)
Whitefish (Coregonus species other than
those listed in 4.2.2.1.2)
▼B

separated or not.
4.2.2.2 Crustaceans and bivalve molluscs 3,0 0,70 1,0 1,5 5,0 For crustaceans, the maximum level applies to muscle
meat from appendages and abdomen, that means, that
the cephalothorax of crustaceans is excluded. In case
of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and
Anomura), the maximum level applies to the muscle
meat from appendages.
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In case of Pecten maximus, the maximum level
applies to the adductor muscle and gonad only.
For canned crustaceans, the maximum level applies to
the whole content of the can. As regards the
maximum level for the whole composite product,
Article 3(1), point (c) and Article 3(2) apply.
4.2.3 Eggs 1,0 0,30 0,70 0,30 1,7

▼B
5 Processing contaminants
5.1 Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) Maximum level (μg/kg) Remarks
Benzo(a)pyrene Sum of PAHs: For the sum of PAHs, maximum levels refer to lower bound concen
benzo(a)pyrene, trations, which are calculated on the assumption that all the values of
benz(a)anthrace the four substances below the limit of quantification are zero.
ne, benzo(b)
fluoranthene
and chrysene
5.1.1 Banana chips 2,0 20,0
5.1.2 Powders of food of plant origin for the preparation of beverages 10,0 50,0 The preparation of beverages refers to the use of powders that are
except products listed in 5.1.4 and 5.1.5 finely ground and are stirred into drinks.
Except instant or soluble coffee.
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5.1.3 Dried herbs 10,0 50,0 The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.
5.1.4 Cocoa beans and derived products except products listed in 5.1.5 5,0 μg/kg fat 30,0 μg/kg fat Including cocoa butter.
5.1.5 Cocoa fibre and products derived from cocoa fibre intended for use 3,0 15,0 Cocoa fibre is a specific cocoa product produced from the shell of the
as an ingredient in food cocoa bean and contains higher levels of PAHs than the cocoa
products produced from the cocoa nibs. The cocoa fibre and derived
products are intermediate products in the production chain and are
used as an ingredient in the preparation of low calorie, high fibre
food.
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5.1.6 Smoked meat and smoked meat products 2,0 12,0
5.1.7 Smoked fishery products (2) except products listed in 5.1.8 2,0 12,0 In case of fish, the 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 smoked crustaceans applies to muscle meat
from appendages and abdomen, that means, that the cephalothorax of
crustaceans is excluded. In case of smoked crabs and crab-like crus
taceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from
appendages.
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5.1.8 Smoked sprats and canned smoked sprats (Sprattus sprattus) 5,0 30,0 Where fish are intended to be eaten whole, the maximum level applies
to the whole fish.
Smoked Baltic herring ≤ 14 cm length and canned smoked Baltic
herring ≤ 14 cm length (Clupea harengus membras) Meat and meat products that have undergone a heat treatment
potentially resulting in formation of PAH, i.e. only grilling and
Katsuobushi (dried bonito, Katsuwonus pelamis)
barbecuing.
Bivalve molluscs (2) (fresh, chilled or frozen)
For the canned products, the maximum level applies to the whole
Heat treated meat and heat treated meat products placed on the content of the can. As regards the maximum level for the whole
market for the final consumer composite product, Article 3(1), point (c) and Article 3(2) apply.
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5.1.9 Smoked bivalve molluscs (2) 6,0 35,0
5.1.10 Dried spices 10,0 50,0 Except cardamom and smoked Capsicum spp.
5.1.11 Oils and fats placed on the market for the final consumer or use as 2,0 10,0 Except cocoa butter and coconut oil.
an ingredient in food
This maximum level applies to vegetable oils used as an ingredient in
food supplements.
5.1.12 Coconut oil placed on the market for the final consumer or use as an 2,0 20,0
ingredient in food
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5.1.13 Infant formulae, follow-on formulae (3) and young-child formulae (4) 1,0 1,0 The maximum level applies to the products ready to use (placed on
the market as such or after reconstitution as instructed by the manu
facturer).
5.1.14 Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young 1,0 1,0 The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.
children (3)
5.1.15 Food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young 1,0 1,0 The maximum level applies to the products ready to use (placed on
children (3) the market as such or after reconstitution as instructed by the manu
facturer).
5.1.16 Food supplements containing botanicals and their preparations (13) 10,0 50,0 The maximum level does not apply to food supplements containing
vegetable oils. For vegetable oils used as an ingredient in food
Food supplements containing propolis, royal jelly, spirulina or their
supplements, see point 5.1.11.
preparations
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Maximum
5.2 3-monochloropropane-1,2-diol (3-MCPD) Remarks
level (μg/kg)
5.2.1 Hydrolysed vegetable protein 20 The maximum level is given for the liquid product containing 40 % dry
matter, corresponding to a maximum level of 50 μg/kg in the dry matter.
The level needs to be adjusted proportionally according to the dry matter
content of the products.
5.2.2 Soy sauce 20 The maximum level is given for the liquid product containing 40 % dry
matter, corresponding to a maximum level of 50 μg/kg in the dry matter.
The level needs to be adjusted proportionally according to the dry matter
content of the products.
Sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as Maximum
5.3 Remarks
3-MCPD level (μg/kg)
For the sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid

esters, maximum levels refer to lower bound concentrations, which are
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calculated on the assumption that all the values below the limit of quantifi
cation are zero.
5.3.1 Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms except Except virgin olive oils (7).
products listed in 5.3.2 placed on the market for the final consumer or for use
as an ingredient in food falling within the following categories:
5.3.1.1 oils and fats from coconut, maize, rapeseed, sunflower, soybean, palm kernel and 1 250 Except virgin olive oils (7).
olive oils (composed of refined olive oil and virgin olive oil) and mixtures of oils
and fats with oils and fats only from this category
5.3.1.2 other vegetable oils, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms and mixtures of 2 500 Including pomace olive oils.
oils and fats with oils and fats only from this category
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Sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as Maximum
5.3 Remarks
3-MCPD level (μg/kg)
5.3.1.3 mixtures of oils and fats from products listed in 5.3.1.1 and 5.3.1.2 - The oils and fats used as ingredient for the mixture shall comply with the
maximum level established for the oil and fat. Therefore, the level of the sum
of 3-MCPD and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD in the
mixture, shall not exceed the level calculated in accordance with Article 3(1),
point (c).
In case the quantitative composition is not known for the competent authority
and the food business operator, not producing the mixture, the level of the
sum of 3-MCPD and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD in the
mixture shall in any case not exceed 2 500 μg/kg.
5.3.2 Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for 750 When the product is a mixture of different oils or fats of the same or of
the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young different botanical origins, the maximum level applies for the mixture. The
children (3) oils and fats used as ingredient for the mixture shall comply with the
maximum level established for the oil and fat in point 5.3.1.
for infants and young children (3) and young-child formulae (4)
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5.3.3.1 placed on the market as powder 125
5.3.3.2 placed on the market as liquid 15
Maximum
5.4 Glycidyl fatty acid esters, expressed as glycidol Remarks
level (μg/kg)
5.4.1 Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms placed on 1 000 Except virgin olive oils (7).
the market for the final consumer or for use as an ingredient in food except
products listed in 5.4.2
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Maximum
5.4 Glycidyl fatty acid esters, expressed as glycidol Remarks
level (μg/kg)
5.4.2 Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for 500 When the product is a mixture of different oils or fats of the same or of
the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young different botanical origins, the maximum level applies for the mixture.
children (3)
The oils and fats used as ingredient for the mixture shall comply with the
maximum level established for the oil and fat in point 5.4.1.
for infants and young children (3) and young-child formulae (4)
5.4.3.1 placed on the market as powder 50
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6 Other contaminants
Maximum level
6.1 Nitrates
(mg NO3/kg)
6.1.1 Fresh spinach (Spinacia oleracea) 3 500 The maximum level does not apply for fresh spinach for processing, which is
directly transported in bulk from field to processing plant.
6.1.2 Preserved, deep-frozen or frozen spinach 2 000
6.1.3 Fresh lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) except products listed in 6.1.4
6.1.3.1 Lettuce grown under cover, harvested between 1 October and 31 March 5 000 Lettuce grown under cover has to be labelled as such; otherwise the
maximum level specified in 6.1.3.2 applies.
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6 Other contaminants
Maximum level
6.1 Nitrates
(mg NO3/kg)
6.1.3.2 Lettuce grown in the open air, harvested between 1 October and 31 March 4 000
6.1.3.3 Lettuce grown under cover, harvested between 1 April and 30 September 4 000 Lettuce grown under cover has to be labelled as such; otherwise the
6.1.3.4 Lettuce grown in the open air, harvested between 1 April and 30 September 3 000
6.1.4 ‘Iceberg’ type lettuce Including Grazer Krauthäuptl.
6.1.4.1 Lettuce grown under cover 2 500 Lettuce grown under cover has to be labelled as such; otherwise the
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6.1.4.2 Lettuce grown in the open air 2 000
6.1.5 Rucola (Eruca sativa, Diplotaxis sp., Brassica tenuifolia, Sisymbrium tenuifolium)
6.1.5.1 harvested between 1 October and 31 March 7 000
6.1.5.2 harvested between 1 April and 30 September 6 000
6.1.6 Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children (3) 200 The maximum level applies to the products ready to use (placed on the
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Maximum
6.2 Melamine Remarks
level (mg/kg)
6.2.1 Food except products listed in 6.2.2 2,5 The maximum level does not apply to food for which it can be proven that
the level of melamine higher than 2,5 mg/kg is the consequence of authorized
use of cyromazine as insecticide. The melamine level shall not exceed the
level of cyromazine.
6.2.2 Infant formulae, follow-on formulae (3) and young-child formulae (4) The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.
Maximum
6.3 Perchlorate Remarks
level (mg/kg)
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6.3.1 Fruits and vegetables except of products listed in 6.3.1.1 and 6.3.1.2 0,05
6.3.1.1 Cucurbitaceae and kale 0,10
6.3.1.2 Leaf vegetables and herbs 0,50
6.3.2 Tea (Camellia sinensis) (dried product) 0,75 ‘Herbal infusions (dried product)’ refers to:
Herbal and fruit infusions (dried product) and ingredients used for herbal and fruit — herbal infusions (dried product) from flowers, leaves, stalks, roots, and
infusions (dried products) any other parts of the plant (in sachets or in bulk) used for the preparation
of herbal infusion (liquid product); and
— instant herbal infusions. In the case of powdered extracts, a concentration
factor of 4 has to be applied.
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Maximum
6.3 Perchlorate Remarks
level (mg/kg)
6.3.3 Infant formulae, follow-on formulae, food for special medical purposes intended for 0,01 The maximum level applies to the products ready to use (placed on the
infants and young children (3) and young-child formulae (4) market as such or after reconstitution as instructed by the manufacturer).
6.3.4 Baby food (3) 0,02 The maximum level applies to the products ready to use (placed on the
6.3.5 Processed cereal-based food (3) 0,01 The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.
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(1) Fruits, tree nuts, vegetables, cereals, oilseeds and spices as listed in the relevant category as defined in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council of
23 February 2005 on maximum residue levels of pesticides in or on food and feed of plant and animal origin and amending Council Directive 91/414/EEC (OJ L 70, 16.3.2005, p. 1). For the
purpose of this Regulation tree nuts are not covered by the maximum level for fruits.
(2) Food as defined in Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin
(OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 55).
(3) Food as defined in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 June 2013 on food intended for infants and young children, food for special
medical purposes, and total diet replacement for weight control and repealing Council Directive 92/52/EEC, Commission Directives 96/8/EC, 1999/21/EC, 2006/125/EC and 2006/141/EC,
Directive 2009/39/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Regulations (EC) No 41/2009 and (EC) No 953/2009 (OJ L181, 29.6.2013, p. 35).
(4) ‘Young-child formulae’ refers to milk-based drinks and similar protein-based products intended for young children. These products are outside the scope of Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 (Report
from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on young-child formulae (COM(2016) 169 final) https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=
CELEX%3A52016DC0169&qid=1620902 871447).
(5) Dry matter is determined according to Commission Regulation (EC) No 401/2006 of 23 February 2006 laying down the methods of sampling and analysis for the official control of the levels of
mycotoxins in foodstuffs (OJ L 70, 9.3.2006, p. 12).
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(6) First stage processing means any physical or thermal treatment, other than drying, of or on the grain. Cleaning, including scouring, sorting (colour sorting where applicable) and drying procedures
are not considered to be ‘first-stage processing’ insofar as the whole grain remains intact after cleaning and sorting. Scouring means cleaning cereal by brushing and/or scrubbing it vigorously,
combined with dust removal (e.g. aspiration). The scouring could be followed by a colour sorting before milling.
(7) Food as defined in Part II and Part VIII of Annex VII to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation
of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (OJ L 347 20.12.2013, p. 671).
(8) Food as defined in Article 3 of Regulation (EU) No 251/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the definition, description, presentation, labelling and the
protection of geographical indications of aromatised wine products and repealing Council Regulation (EEC) No 1601/91 (OJ L 84, 20.3.2014, p. 14).
(9) Food as defined in Council Directive 2001/112/EC of 20 December 2001 relating to fruit juices and certain similar products intended for human consumption (OJ L 10, 12.1.2002, p. 58).
(10) Food as defined in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2019/787 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2019 on the definition, description, presentation and labelling of spirit drinks,
the use of the names of spirit drinks in the presentation and labelling of other foodstuffs, the protection of geographical indications for spirit drinks, the use of ethyl alcohol and distillates of
agricultural origin in alcoholic beverages, and repealing Regulation (EC) No 110/2008 (OJ L 130, 17. 5. 2019, p.1).
(11) The font size as specified in Article 13(2) of Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2011 on the provision of food information to consumers
(OJ L 304 22.11.2011, p. 18).
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(12) ‘Flavoured tea’ is tea with a ‘flavouring’ or a ‘food ingredient with flavouring properties’ as defined in Article 3 of Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council
of 16 December 2008 on flavourings and certain food ingredients with flavouring properties for use in and on foods and amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 1601/91, Regulations (EC)
No 2232/96 and (EC) No 110/2008 and Directive 2000/13/EC (OJ L 354, 31.12.2008, p. 34).
(13) Botanical preparations for food supplements are obtained from botanicals (e.g. whole, plant parts, fragmented or cut plants) by various processes (e.g. pressing, squeezing, extraction, fractionation,
distillation, concentration, drying up and fermentation). Botanical preparations include comminuted or powdered plants, plant parts, algae, fungi, lichen, tinctures, extracts, essential oils (other than
the vegetable oils and fats (excluding butter and coconut oil) intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in food), expressed juices and processed exudates.
(14) ‘Cocoa and chocolate products’ are any of the products defined in points 2, 3 and 4 of part A of Annex I to Directive 2000/36/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 June 2000
relating to cocoa and chocolate products intended for human consumption (OJ L 197, 3.8.2000, p. 19).
(15) WHO-TEQs: The sum of dioxins (polychlorinated dibenzo-para-dioxins [PCDDs] and polychlorinated dibenzofurans [PCDFs]) and the sum of dioxins and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls
(PCBs) are calculated using the WHO-toxic equivalency factors (WHO-TEFs) and expressed as WHO toxic equivalents (WHO-TEQs). WHO-TEFs for human risk assessment are based on the
conclusions of the World Health Organization (WHO) – International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS) expert meeting which was held in Geneva in June 2005 (Van den Berg et al., The
2005 World Health Organization Re-evaluation of Human and Mammalian Toxic Equivalency Factors for Dioxins and Dioxin-like Compounds. Toxicological Sciences 93[2], 223-241 [2006]).
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Congener TEF value Congener TEF value
Dioxins ’Dioxin-like’ PCBs
Dibenzo-p-dioxins ("PCDDs") Non-ortho–substituted PCBs
2,3,7,8-TCDD 1 PCB 77 0,0001
1,2,3,7,8-PeCDD 1 PCB 81 0,0003
1,2,3,4,7,8-HxCDD 0,1 PCB 126 0,1
1,2,3,6,7,8-HxCDD 0,1 PCB 169 0,03
1,2,3,7,8,9-HxCDD 0,1
1,2,3,4,6,7,8-HpCDD 0,01
OCDD 0,0003
Mono-ortho–substituted PCBs
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2,3,7,8-TCDF 0,1 PCB 105 0,00003
1,2,3,7,8-PeCDF 0,03 PCB 114 0,00003
2,3,4,7,8-PeCDF 0,3 PCB 118 0,00003
1,2,3,4,7,8-HxCDF 0,1 PCB 123 0,00003
1,2,3,6,7,8-HxCDF 0,1 PCB 156 0,00003
1,2,3,7,8,9-HxCDF 0,1 PCB 157 0,00003
2,3,4,6,7,8-HxCDF 0,1 PCB 167 0,00003
1,2,3,4,6,7,8-HpCDF 0,01 PCB 189 0,00003

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Congener TEF value Congener TEF value
Dioxins ’Dioxin-like’ PCBs
1,2,3,4,7,8,9-HpCDF 0,01
OCDF 0,0003
Abbreviations used: ‘T’ = tetra; ‘Pe’ = penta; ‘Hx’ = hexa; ‘Hp’ = hepta; ‘O’ = octa; ‘CDD’ = chlorodibenzodioxin; ‘CDF’ = chlorodibenzofuran; ‘CB’ = chlorobiphenyl
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ANNEX II
Correlation table referred to in Article 9
Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 This Regulation
Article 1 Article 2
Article 2(1), 2(2), 2(3) Article 3(1), 3(2), 3(3)
Article 2(4) Article 3(3)
Article 3(1), 3(2) Article 2(1), 2(2)
Article 3(3) Article 5(3)
Article 3(4) Article 4
Article 4 Article 5
Article 5 Article 6
Article 6 Annex I, points 6.1.3.1, 6.1.3.3,

6.1.4.1
Article 7 Article 7
Article 8 -
Article 9 Article 8
Article 10 Article 9
Annex Annex I

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►B COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2023/915

For the purposes of this Regulation, the following definitions apply:

(a) ‘food’ means food as defined in Article 2 of Regulation (EC)

(b) ‘food business operator’ means food business operator as defined in

(c) ‘placing on the market’ means placing on the market as defined in

(d) ‘final consumer’ means final consumer as defined in Article 3,

(e) ‘processing’ means processing as defined in Article 2(1), point (m)

(f) ‘unprocessed products’ means unprocessed products as defined in

(g) ‘processed products’ means processed products as defined in

of 29 April 2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs (OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 1).

4. In systems where cereal production and processing are integrated

1. Where no specific Union maximum levels are set out in Annex I

(a) changes of the concentration of the contaminant caused by drying or

(b) changes of the concentration of the contaminant caused by

(c) the relative proportions of the ingredients in the product;

(d) the analytical limit of quantification.

2. Where the competent authority carries out an official control, the

Food containing contaminants listed in Annex I shall not be deliberately

1. Where a maximum level for a contaminant is set out in Annex I

(c) it is labelled and marked in accordance with paragraph 2.

2. The label of each individual package and the original accom­

The consignment/batch identification code shall be indelibly marked on

3. Food to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment to

4. Food which has been subjected to sorting or other physical

1. The label of each individual package and the original accom­

2. In the absence of a clear information that their intended use is not

3. The exception of groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds for

(a) are clearly labelled showing their intended use;

(b) bear the following information ‘Product to be subject to crushing for

(c) have a crushing plant as the final destination.

1. By way of derogation from Article 2, Latvia, Finland and Sweden

(a) a system is in place to ensure that final consumers, are fully

(b) Latvia, Finland and Sweden continue to apply the necessary

(1) Regulation (EU) No 1380/2013 of the European Parliament and of the

2. By way of derogation from Article 2, Finland and Sweden may

(a) a system is in place to ensure that final consumers are fully

(b) Finland and Sweden continue to apply the necessary measures to

3. By way of derogation from Article 2, the following Member States

(a) Ireland, Croatia, Cyprus, Spain, Poland and Portugal: traditionally

(c) Slovakia: salted traditionally smoked meat, traditionally smoked

(d) Finland: traditionally hot smoked meat and meat products;

Those Member States and concerned food business operators shall

4. By way of derogation from Article 2, the following Member States

(a) Latvia: traditionally hot smoked fish;

Those Member States and concerned food business operators shall

1. By 1 July 2023, Member States and interested parties shall

2. Member States shall communicate to the Commission, when

3. Member States shall report to the Authority the occurrence data

4. Member States, food business operators and other interested

Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 is repealed.

References to the repealed Regulation shall be construed as references

1. Food lawfully placed on the market prior to the dates referred to in

(a) 19 September 2021 as regards the maximum levels for tropane

Maximum levels for certain contaminants in food (1)

1.1 Aflatoxins Maximum level (μg/kg) Remarks

1.1.1 Dried fruits to be subjected to sorting or other physical 5,0 10,0 -

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1.1 Aflatoxins Maximum level (μg/kg) Remarks

2. The label of each individual package and the original accom

1. The label of each individual package and the original accom

— indicine, echinatine, rinderine (possible co-elution with lycop