A category-wide limit is the wrong instrument. Rice-based cereal and non-rice cereal do not carry the same arsenic risk; soy formula and cow-milk formula do not carry the same cadmium risk. Each subcategory gets its own limit and its own page. A limit defaults to the strictest applicable government maximum; occurrence tightens it only for the Tier-1 toxics and the cells no government regulates.
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Subcategory standards15
Firm analyte limits3
Analytes per row10
Published manuals1
The bound editions
The web standards below and the Program Manuals are the same content at two granularities. The pages are per subcategory and always current; each manual is the citable bound edition of one category, carrying the governance policy, the lot testing schedule and the full derivation of every limit it publishes.
15 locked rows across 9 categories. Each publishes in the native basis of its own product form, and each has its own page. Numbering restarts per category, so a citation names both — Seafood 3.1 and Culinary Oils and Fats 3.1 are different standards.
3 firm analyte limits across 2 subcategories so far
Every row below is locked and has its own page. An analyte renders a firm limit only once it clears all five shipping gates; a row with no firm cell yet is in force as a page but shows its per-analyte state as in development. The standard widens as the evidence base and governance review clear more cells.
The Heavy Metal Tested & Certified standard for infant formula in powder form, stated in as-sold (powder) basis. Every limit is the strictest maximum level set by any credible government worldwide, converted to the powder basis; where no government regulates the exact product, the limit is read across from the nearest government value. This page shows exactly how each number was derived.
The HMTc standard for Breakfast cereal — non-rice (wheat, oat, corn, mixed-grain) (Grains, Cereals, and Rice Products), stated in as sold. Per-analyte limits publish as each analyte clears the five shipping gates; a cell with no firm number yet shows its evidence state honestly.
The HMTc standard for Breakfast cereal — rice-based (puffed rice, rice flakes, crisped rice) (Grains, Cereals, and Rice Products), stated in as sold. Per-analyte limits publish as each analyte clears the five shipping gates; a cell with no firm number yet shows its evidence state honestly.
The HMTc standard for Butter and ghee (Dairy and Milk Products), stated in as sold. Per-analyte limits publish as each analyte clears the five shipping gates; a cell with no firm number yet shows its evidence state honestly.
The HMTc standard for Cocoa/chocolate products (cocoa powder, dark chocolate, milk chocolate, chocolate chips) (Chocolate, Cocoa and Confectionery), stated in as sold. Per-analyte limits publish as each analyte clears the five shipping gates; a cell with no firm number yet shows its evidence state honestly.
The HMTc standard for Other cooking oils (canola, sunflower, coconut, avocado, sesame) (Culinary Oils and Fats), stated in as sold. Per-analyte limits publish as each analyte clears the five shipping gates; a cell with no firm number yet shows its evidence state honestly.
The HMTc standard for Fish — freshwater (tilapia, catfish, trout) (Seafood), stated in as sold. Per-analyte limits publish as each analyte clears the five shipping gates; a cell with no firm number yet shows its evidence state honestly.
The HMTc standard for Fish — marine, non-predatory (sardines, anchovies, salmon, cod) (Seafood), stated in as sold. Per-analyte limits publish as each analyte clears the five shipping gates; a cell with no firm number yet shows its evidence state honestly.
The HMTc standard for Fish — marine, predatory (tuna, swordfish, shark, king mackerel) (Seafood), stated in as sold. Per-analyte limits publish as each analyte clears the five shipping gates; a cell with no firm number yet shows its evidence state honestly.
The HMTc standard for Honey and syrups (maple, agave, molasses) (Sweeteners and Syrups), stated in as sold. Per-analyte limits publish as each analyte clears the five shipping gates; a cell with no firm number yet shows its evidence state honestly.
The HMTc standard for Olive oil (Culinary Oils and Fats), stated in as sold. Per-analyte limits publish as each analyte clears the five shipping gates; a cell with no firm number yet shows its evidence state honestly.
The HMTc standard for Salt (table, sea, Himalayan) (Herbs, Spices, Seasonings and Salt), stated in as sold. Per-analyte limits publish as each analyte clears the five shipping gates; a cell with no firm number yet shows its evidence state honestly.
The HMTc standard for Seaweed/kelp foods (nori, wakame, kombu, dulse — as food products) (Seafood), stated in as sold. Per-analyte limits publish as each analyte clears the five shipping gates; a cell with no firm number yet shows its evidence state honestly.
The HMTc standard for Shellfish (shrimp, crab, lobster, clams, oysters, mussels) (Seafood), stated in as sold. Per-analyte limits publish as each analyte clears the five shipping gates; a cell with no firm number yet shows its evidence state honestly.
The HMTc standard for Herbs/spices/dried seasonings (turmeric, cinnamon, paprika, oregano, cumin, chili powder, pepper) (Herbs, Spices, Seasonings and Salt), stated in as sold. Per-analyte limits publish as each analyte clears the five shipping gates; a cell with no firm number yet shows its evidence state honestly.
The HMTc standard for Vinegar (Condiments, Sauces and Dressings), stated in as sold. Per-analyte limits publish as each analyte clears the five shipping gates; a cell with no firm number yet shows its evidence state honestly.
