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03.02.2025 - Foods

Regulation (EU) 2023/915: Maximum Levels for Nickel

In July 2024, the Regulation (EU) 2024/1987 amending Regulation (EU) 2023/915 concerning maximum levels for nickel in certain foods was published.

Maximum levels for nickel will be introduced for the following product groups:

Nuts (“tree nuts”),
Vegetables including fresh herbs and seaweed,
Legumes,
Certain oilseeds (sunflower seeds, peanuts, soybeans)
Chocolates and cocoa powder,
Baby food (infant foods, cereal-based foods, other complementary foods) as well as
Fruit juices, fruit nectars, and vegetable juices (for infants and young children as well as for general consumption (Position 3.6.16)

The maximum levels for nickel in the mentioned foods will apply from July 1, 2025, and thus from the effective date of Regulation (EU) 2024/1987. Exceptions include the maximum levels for cereals including pseudo-cereals, which will only apply from July 1, 2026, thus one year later than the other maximum levels for nickel in foods.

For foods that were lawfully placed on the market before the new maximum levels for nickel came into effect and may not comply with the new maximum levels, sell-through options will be granted until their best-before or use-by dates.

The Regulation (EU) 2024/1987 came into force on August 20, 2024, and is applicable from July 1, 2025.

In our Tentamus laboratories, we regularly conduct tests for nickel in foods. We provide you with fast and reliable results.

Our customer advisors are happy to assist you with any questions.

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