# Infant formula: EU tightens rules on cereulide

> European Union member states have approved new maximum limits for the presence of the cereulide toxin in infant formula, following contaminations.

**In brief**: Health event (severity: low) nationwide, first detected on 6 November 2026 at 13:34. Reported by 2 sources (2 articles), last updated on 8 November 2026 at 07:37.

- Category: Health
- Severity: Low
- Place: Nationwide
- First detected: 6 November 2026 at 13:34
- Updated: 8 November 2026 at 07:37
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/11378-infant-formula-eu-tightens-rules-on-cereulide

## Sources (2 articles)

- [Laits infantiles : l'Union européenne durcit ses règles sanitaires après des contaminations à la céréulide](https://www.sudouest.fr/international/laits-infantiles-l-union-europeenne-durcit-ses-regles-sanitaires-apres-des-contaminations-a-la-cereulide-31413681.php) — Sud Ouest, 6 November 2026 at 13:34
- [Laits infantiles contaminés à la céréulide : l’Union européenne durcit ses règles](http://www.paris-normandie.fr/id757925/article/2026-11-08/laits-infantiles-contamines-la-cereulide-lunion-europeenne-durcit-ses-regles) — Paris-Normandie, 8 November 2026 at 07:37

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