EU 2023/915 — Lead in infant and young-child foods
Summary
Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/915 sets binding maximum levels for contaminants in foods placed on the EU market. For lead in infant and young-child foods, the relevant Annex I rows are formula powder, formula liquid, drinks labelled for infants or young children, and baby food / processed cereal-based food for infants and young children.
Key numbers
| Matrix | EU lead maximum level | ppb equivalent | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infant formulae, follow-on formulae, and young-child formulae placed on the market as powder | 0.020 mg/kg | 20 ppb | Product as placed on the market |
| Infant formulae, follow-on formulae, and young-child formulae placed on the market as liquid | 0.010 mg/kg | 10 ppb | Product as placed on the market |
| Drinks for infants and young children placed on the market and labelled as such, including fruit juices | 0.020 mg/kg | 20 ppb | Ready-to-use product |
| Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children, except infant/young-child drinks | 0.020 mg/kg | 20 ppb | Product as placed on the market |
The conversion used by HMI is 1 mg/kg = 1000 ug/kg = 1000 ppb, so 0.020 mg/kg = 20 ppb and 0.010 mg/kg = 10 ppb.