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Regulation (EC) 1881/2006

Annex Maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs

3.2. Cadmium

ReferenceNumberingFoodstuffsMaximum LevelsNote
M363.2.1.1 Citrus fruits, pome fruits, stone fruits, table olives, kiwi fruits, bananas, mangoes, papayas and pineapples 0.02
mg per kg wet weight
The maximum level applies after washing of the fruit or vegetables and separating the edible part.

M363.2.1.2 Berries and small fruits, except raspberries 0.03
mg per kg wet weight
The maximum level applies after washing of the fruit or vegetables and separating the edible part.

M363.2.1.3 Raspberries 0.04
mg per kg wet weight
The maximum level applies after washing of the fruit or vegetables and separating the edible part.

M363.2.1.4 Fruits, except those listed under 3.2.1.1, 3.2.1.2 and 3.2.1.3 0.05
mg per kg wet weight
The maximum level applies after washing of the fruit or vegetables and separating the edible part.

M363.2.1.5.1 Tree nuts, except those listed under 3.2.1.5.2 0.2
mg per kg wet weight
The maximum level applies after washing of the fruit or vegetables and separating the edible part.

The maximum levels do not apply to tree nuts or oilseeds for crushing and oil refining, provided that the remaining pressed tree nuts or oilseeds are not placed on the market as food. In case the remaining pressed tree nuts or oilseeds are placed on the market as food, the maximum levels apply, taking into account Articles 2(1) and 2(2) of this Regulation.

M363.2.1.5.2 Pine nuts 0.3
mg per kg wet weight
The maximum level applies after washing of the fruit or vegetables and separating the edible part.

The maximum levels do not apply to tree nuts or oilseeds for crushing and oil refining, provided that the remaining pressed tree nuts or oilseeds are not placed on the market as food. In case the remaining pressed tree nuts or oilseeds are placed on the market as food, the maximum levels apply, taking into account Articles 2(1) and 2(2) of this Regulation.

M363.2.2.1 Root and tuber vegetables, except those listed under 3.2.2.2, 3.2.2.3, 3.2.2.4, 3.2.2.5 and 3.2.2.6. For potatoes, the maximum level applies to peeled potatoes. 0.1
mg per kg wet weight
The maximum level applies after washing of the fruit or vegetables and separating the edible part.

M363.2.2.2 Radishes 0.02
mg per kg wet weight
The maximum level applies after washing of the fruit or vegetables and separating the edible part.

M363.2.2.3 Tropical roots and tubers, parsley roots, turnips 0.05
mg per kg wet weight
The maximum level applies after washing of the fruit or vegetables and separating the edible part.

M363.2.2.4 Beetroots 0.06
mg per kg wet weight
The maximum level applies after washing of the fruit or vegetables and separating the edible part.

M363.2.2.5 Celeriac 0.15
mg per kg wet weight
The maximum level applies after washing of the fruit or vegetables and separating the edible part.

M363.2.2.6 Horseradish, parsnips, salsify 0.2
mg per kg wet weight
The maximum level applies after washing of the fruit or vegetables and separating the edible part.

M363.2.3.1 Bulb vegetables, except garlic 0.03
mg per kg wet weight
The maximum level applies after washing of the fruit or vegetables and separating the edible part.

M363.2.3.2 Garlic 0.05
mg per kg wet weight
The maximum level applies after washing of the fruit or vegetables and separating the edible part.

M363.2.4.1 Fruiting vegetables, except aubergines 0.02
mg per kg wet weight
The maximum level applies after washing of the fruit or vegetables and separating the edible part.

M363.2.4.2 Aubergines 0.03
mg per kg wet weight
The maximum level applies after washing of the fruit or vegetables and separating the edible part.

M363.2.5.1 Brassica, other than leafy brassica 0.04
mg per kg wet weight
The maximum level applies after washing of the fruit or vegetables and separating the edible part.

M363.2.5.2 Leafy brassica 0.1
mg per kg wet weight
The maximum level applies after washing of the fruit or vegetables and separating the edible part.

M363.2.6.1 Leaf vegetables, except those listed under point 3.2.6.2 0.1
mg per kg wet weight
The maximum level applies after washing of the fruit or vegetables and separating the edible part.

M363.2.6.2 Spinaches and similar leaves, mustard seedlings and fresh herbs 0.2
mg per kg wet weight
The maximum level applies after washing of the fruit or vegetables and separating the edible part.

M363.2.7 Legume vegetables (27) 0.02
mg per kg wet weight
The maximum level applies after washing of the fruit or vegetables and separating the edible part.

M363.2.8.1 Stem vegetables, other than those listed under point 3.2.8.2 and 3.2.8.3 0.03
mg per kg wet weight
The maximum level applies after washing of the fruit or vegetables and separating the edible part.

M363.2.8.2 Leeks 0.04
mg per kg wet weight
The maximum level applies after washing of the fruit or vegetables and separating the edible part.

M363.2.8.3 Celeries 0.1
mg per kg wet weight
The maximum level applies after washing of the fruit or vegetables and separating the edible part.

M363.2.9.1 Cultivated fungi, other than those listed under point 3.2.9.2 0.05
mg per kg wet weight
The maximum level applies after washing of the fruit or vegetables and separating the edible part.

M363.2.9.2 Lentinula edodes (Shiitake mushroom) and Pleurotus, ostreatus (Oyster mushroom) 0.15
mg per kg wet weight
The maximum level applies after washing of the fruit or vegetables and separating the edible part.

M363.2.9.3 Wild fungi 0.5
mg per kg wet weight
The maximum level applies after washing of the fruit or vegetables and separating the edible part.

M363.2.10.1 Pulses, except proteins from pulses 0.04
mg per kg wet weight
M363.2.10.2 Proteins from pulses 0.1
mg per kg wet weight
M363.2.11.1 Oilseeds, except those listed under 3.2.11.2, 3.2.11.3, 3.2.11.4, 3.2.11.5 and 3.2.11.6 0.1
mg per kg wet weight
The maximum levels do not apply to tree nuts or oilseeds for crushing and oil refining, provided that the remaining pressed tree nuts or oilseeds are not placed on the market as food. In case the remaining pressed tree nuts or oilseeds are placed on the market as food, the maximum levels apply, taking into account Articles 2(1) and 2(2) of this Regulation.

M363.2.11.2 Rape seeds 0.15
mg per kg wet weight
The maximum levels do not apply to tree nuts or oilseeds for crushing and oil refining, provided that the remaining pressed tree nuts or oilseeds are not placed on the market as food. In case the remaining pressed tree nuts or oilseeds are placed on the market as food, the maximum levels apply, taking into account Articles 2(1) and 2(2) of this Regulation.

M363.2.11.3 Peanuts and soy beans 0.2
mg per kg wet weight
The maximum levels do not apply to tree nuts or oilseeds for crushing and oil refining, provided that the remaining pressed tree nuts or oilseeds are not placed on the market as food. In case the remaining pressed tree nuts or oilseeds are placed on the market as food, the maximum levels apply, taking into account Articles 2(1) and 2(2) of this Regulation.

M363.2.11.4 Mustard seeds 0.3
mg per kg wet weight
The maximum levels do not apply to tree nuts or oilseeds for crushing and oil refining, provided that the remaining pressed tree nuts or oilseeds are not placed on the market as food. In case the remaining pressed tree nuts or oilseeds are placed on the market as food, the maximum levels apply, taking into account Articles 2(1) and 2(2) of this Regulation.

M363.2.11.5 Linseed and sunflower seed 0.5
mg per kg wet weight
The maximum levels do not apply to tree nuts or oilseeds for crushing and oil refining, provided that the remaining pressed tree nuts or oilseeds are not placed on the market as food. In case the remaining pressed tree nuts or oilseeds are placed on the market as food, the maximum levels apply, taking into account Articles 2(1) and 2(2) of this Regulation.

M363.2.11.6 Poppy seed 1.2
mg per kg wet weight
The maximum levels do not apply to tree nuts or oilseeds for crushing and oil refining, provided that the remaining pressed tree nuts or oilseeds are not placed on the market as food. In case the remaining pressed tree nuts or oilseeds are placed on the market as food, the maximum levels apply, taking into account Articles 2(1) and 2(2) of this Regulation.

M363.2.12.1 Cereals other than those listed under 3.2.12.2, 3.2.12.3, 3.2.12.4 and 3.2.12.5 0.1
mg per kg wet weight
The maximum levels do not apply to cereals used for malt for beer or distillates production, provided that the remaining malt is not placed on the market as food. In case the remaining malt is placed on the market as food, the maximum levels apply, taking into account Articles 2(1) and 2(2) of this Regulation.

M363.2.12.2 Rye and barley 0.05
mg per kg wet weight
The maximum levels do not apply to cereals used for malt for beer or distillates production, provided that the remaining malt is not placed on the market as food. In case the remaining malt is placed on the market as food, the maximum levels apply, taking into account Articles 2(1) and 2(2) of this Regulation.

M363.2.12.3 Rice, quinoa, wheat bran and wheat gluten 0.15
mg per kg wet weight
The maximum levels do not apply to cereals used for malt for beer or distillates production, provided that the remaining malt is not placed on the market as food. In case the remaining malt is placed on the market as food, the maximum levels apply, taking into account Articles 2(1) and 2(2) of this Regulation.

M363.2.12.4 Triticum durum (durum wheat) 0.18
mg per kg wet weight
The maximum levels do not apply to cereals used for malt for beer or distillates production, provided that the remaining malt is not placed on the market as food. In case the remaining malt is placed on the market as food, the maximum levels apply, taking into account Articles 2(1) and 2(2) of this Regulation.

M363.2.12.5 Wheat germ 0.2
mg per kg wet weight
The maximum levels do not apply to cereals used for malt for beer or distillates production, provided that the remaining malt is not placed on the market as food. In case the remaining malt is placed on the market as food, the maximum levels apply, taking into account Articles 2(1) and 2(2) of this Regulation.

M363.2.13.1Specific cocoa and chocolate products as listed below (44)- Milk chocolate with less than 30 % total dry cocoa solids 0.1
mg per kg wet weight
For the specific cocoa and chocolate products the defxinitions set out in points A. 2, 3 and 4 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) apply.

M363.2.13.2Specific cocoa and chocolate products as listed below (44)- Chocolate with less than 50 % total dry cocoa solids; milk chocolate with more than 30 % total dry cocoa solids 0.3
mg per kg wet weight
For the specific cocoa and chocolate products the defxinitions set out in points A. 2, 3 and 4 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) apply.

M363.2.13.4Specific cocoa and chocolate products as listed below (44) - Cocoa powder sold to the final consumer or as an ingredient in sweetened cocoa powder sold to the final consumer (drinking chocolate) 0.6
mg per kg wet weight
For the specific cocoa and chocolate products the defxinitions set out in points A. 2, 3 and 4 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) apply.

M363.2.13.3Specific cocoa and chocolate products as listed below (44) - Chocolate with more than 50 % total dry cocoa solids 0.8
mg per kg wet weight
For the specific cocoa and chocolate products the defxinitions set out in points A. 2, 3 and 4 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) apply.

M363.2.14.3 Liver of bovine animals, sheep, pig, poultry and horse (6) 0.5
mg per kg wet weight
Foodstuffs listed in this category as defined in 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 226, 25.6.2004, p. 22).

M363.2.14.4 Kidney of bovine animals, sheep, pig, poultry and horse (6) 1
mg per kg wet weight
Foodstuffs listed in this category as defined in 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 226, 25.6.2004, p. 22).

M363.2.14.1Meat (excluding offal) of bovine animals, sheep, pig and poultry (6) 0.05
mg per kg wet weight
Foodstuffs listed in this category as defined in 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 226, 25.6.2004, p. 22).

M363.2.14.2Horsemeat, excluding offal (6) 0.2
mg per kg wet weight
Foodstuffs listed in this category as defined in 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 226, 25.6.2004, p. 22).

M363.2.15.1 Muscle meat of fish (21) (22), excluding species listed in points 3.2.15.2, 3.2.15.3 and 3.2.15.40.05
mg per kg wet weight
Fish listed in this category as defined in category (a), with the exclusion of fish liver falling under code CN 03027000 , of the list in Article 1 of Council Regulation (EC) No 104/2000 (OJ L 17, 21.1.2000, p. 22) as last amended by the Act concerning the conditions of accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union is founded (OJ L 236, 23.9.2003, p. 33). In case of dried, diluted, processed and/or compound foodstuffs Article 2(1) and 2(2) apply.

Where fish are intended to be eaten whole, the maximum level shall apply to the whole fish.

M363.2.15.2Muscle meat of the following fish (21) (22): mackerel (Scomber species), tuna (Thunnus species, Katsuwonus pelamis, Euthynnus species), bichique (Sicyopterus lagocephalus) 0.1
mg per kg wet weight
Fish listed in this category as defined in category (a), with the exclusion of fish liver falling under code CN 03027000 , of the list in Article 1 of Council Regulation (EC) No 104/2000 (OJ L 17, 21.1.2000, p. 22) as last amended by the Act concerning the conditions of accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union is founded (OJ L 236, 23.9.2003, p. 33). In case of dried, diluted, processed and/or compound foodstuffs Article 2(1) and 2(2) apply.

Where fish are intended to be eaten whole, the maximum level shall apply to the whole fish.

M363.2.15.3Muscle meat of the following fish (21) (22): bullet tuna (Auxis species)0.15
mg per kg wet weight
Fish listed in this category as defined in category (a), with the exclusion of fish liver falling under code CN 03027000 , of the list in Article 1 of Council Regulation (EC) No 104/2000 (OJ L 17, 21.1.2000, p. 22) as last amended by the Act concerning the conditions of accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union is founded (OJ L 236, 23.9.2003, p. 33). In case of dried, diluted, processed and/or compound foodstuffs Article 2(1) and 2(2) apply.

Where fish are intended to be eaten whole, the maximum level shall apply to the whole fish.

M363.2.15.4Muscle meat of the following fish (21) (22): anchovy (Engraulis species), swordfish (Xiphias gladius), sardine (Sardina pilchardus)0.25
mg per kg wet weight
Fish listed in this category as defined in category (a), with the exclusion of fish liver falling under code CN 03027000 , of the list in Article 1 of Council Regulation (EC) No 104/2000 (OJ L 17, 21.1.2000, p. 22) as last amended by the Act concerning the conditions of accession of the Czech Republic, the Republic of Estonia, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of Latvia, the Republic of Lithuania, the Republic of Hungary, the Republic of Malta, the Republic of Poland, the Republic of Slovenia and the Slovak Republic and the adjustments to the Treaties on which the European Union is founded (OJ L 236, 23.9.2003, p. 33). In case of dried, diluted, processed and/or compound foodstuffs Article 2(1) and 2(2) apply.

Where fish are intended to be eaten whole, the maximum level shall apply to the whole fish.

M363.2.15.5Crustaceans (23): muscle meat from appendages and abdomen (39). In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans Brachyura and Anomura) muscle meat from appendages0.5
mg per kg wet weight
Foodstuffs falling within categories (c) and (i) of the list in Annex I of Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products, amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1184/2006 and (EC) No 1224/2009 and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 104/2000 (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 1), as appropriate (species as listed in the relevant entry). In case of dried, diluted, processed and/or compound foodstuffs Article 2(1) and 2(2) apply. In case of Pecten maximus, the maximum level applies to the adductor muscle and gonad only.

Muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. This definition excludes the cephalothorax of crustaceans.

M363.2.15.6Bivalve molluscs (23) 1
mg per kg wet weight
Foodstuffs falling within categories (c) and (i) of the list in Annex I of Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products, amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1184/2006 and (EC) No 1224/2009 and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 104/2000 (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 1), as appropriate (species as listed in the relevant entry). In case of dried, diluted, processed and/or compound foodstuffs Article 2(1) and 2(2) apply. In case of Pecten maximus, the maximum level applies to the adductor muscle and gonad only.

M363.2.15.7Cephalopods (without viscera) (23)1
mg per kg wet weight
Foodstuffs falling within categories (c) and (i) of the list in Annex I of Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products, amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1184/2006 and (EC) No 1224/2009 and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 104/2000 (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 1), as appropriate (species as listed in the relevant entry). In case of dried, diluted, processed and/or compound foodstuffs Article 2(1) and 2(2) apply. In case of Pecten maximus, the maximum level applies to the adductor muscle and gonad only.

M363.2.16.2Infant formulae, follow-on formulae and foods for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children (3) (29) and young child formulae (29) (57) - marketed as liquid and manufactured from cows milk proteins or from cows milk protein hydrolysates0.005
mg per kg wet weight
Foodstuffs listed in this category as defined in 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 L 181, 29.6.2013, p. 35).

The maximum level refers to the product as sold.

M363.2.16.1Infant formulae, follow-on formulae and foods for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children (3) (29) and young child formulae (29) (57) - marketed as powder and manufactured from cows milk proteins or from cows milk protein hydrolysates0.01
mg per kg wet weight
Foodstuffs listed in this category as defined in 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 L 181, 29.6.2013, p. 35).

The maximum level refers to the product as sold.

M363.2.16.4Infant formulae, follow-on formulae and foods for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children (3) (29) and young child formulae (29) (57) - marketed as liquid and manufactured from soya protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cows milk proteins0.01
mg per kg wet weight
Foodstuffs listed in this category as defined in 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 L 181, 29.6.2013, p. 35).

The maximum level refers to the product as sold.

M363.2.16.3Infant formulae, follow-on formulae and foods for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children (3) (29) and young child formulae (29) (57) - marketed as powder and manufactured from soya protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cows milk proteins0.02
mg per kg wet weight
Foodstuffs listed in this category as defined in 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 L 181, 29.6.2013, p. 35).

The maximum level refers to the product as sold.

M363.2.17.1Young child formulae (29) (57) - marketed as powder and manufactured from plant protein isolates other than soya protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cows milk proteins0.02
mg per kg wet weight
The maximum level refers to the product as sold.

Young child formula are 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/2016/0169 final) eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX: 52016DC0169 qid=1559628885154&from=EN)

M363.2.17.2Young child formulae (29) (57) - marketed as liquids and manufactured from plant protein isolates other than soya protein isolates, alone or in a mixture with cows milk proteins0.01
mg per kg wet weight
Young child formula are 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/2016/0169 final) eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX: 52016DC0169 qid=1559628885154&from=EN)

M363.2.18Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children (3) (25) 0.04
mg per kg wet weight
The maximum level refers to the products ready to use (marketed as such or after reconstitution as instructed by the manufacturer).

The maximum level refers to the product as sold.

Foodstuffs listed in this category as defined in 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 L 181, 29.6.2013, p. 35).

The maximum level refers to the product as sold.

M363.2.19.1Drinks for infants and young children labelled and sold as such, other than those mentioned in 3.2.16 and 3.2.17 - Marketed as liquids or to be reconstituted following instructions of the manufacturer including fruit juices (4)0.02
mg per kg wet weight
Foodstuffs listed in this category as defined in 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 L 181, 29.6.2013, p. 35).

The maximum level refers to the product as sold.

M363.2.20.1 Food supplements (34) excl. food supplements listed in point 3.2.22 1
mg per kg wet weight
The maximum level applies to the food supplements as sold.

M363.2.20.2Food supplements (34) consisting exclusively or mainly of dried seaweed, products derived from seaweed, or of dried bivalve molluscs3
mg per kg wet weight
The maximum level applies to the food supplements as sold.

M363.2.21Salt0.5
mg per kg wet weight