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Generally expected levels (GELs) for metal contaminants

Additional guidelines to maximum levels in Standard 1.4.1 - Contaminants and Natural Toxicants

July 2001

This guide helps to identify a range of contaminant levels that would normally be expected in particular foods.

Standard 1.4.1 - Contaminants and Natural Toxicants in the code specifies the maximum levels of contaminants and natural toxicants permitted in the foods listed in the standard. All foods listed in the standard must comply with the maximum levels set out in the standard.

Read the additional guidelines to maximum levels in Standard 1.4.1

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Food standards advice

FSANZ does not provide advice on compliance with the Code. You may wish to engage a lawyer or consultant for compliance advice. The code is enforced by state and territory and New Zealand agencies and the Department of Agriculture for imported food. To contact us via email about what is in the Food Standards Code use our contact us form

Page last updated 6 December 2023