The EU is revisiting legal limits on acrylamide, here’s how businesses should prepare now.
Under current rules, food producers follow Regulation (EU) 2017/2158, which sets benchmark (non-binding) values for acrylamide in foods such as crispbread, biscuits, and potato products. 
That said, recent reports indicate that the Commission is considering introducing stricter maximum limits that would transform benchmarks into enforceable thresholds. 
What This Means for Food Businesses
– Benchmark vs Limit
Today’s values guide mitigation efforts, but they do not carry legal penalties on their own.
– Potential Legal Shift
Once binding limits arrive, exceedances could result in regulatory non-conformities.
– Preparation Time
Businesses should monitor draft proposals, collect data, and refine mitigation strategies in advance.
Audit-Based Reflections on Readiness
Audits in this transitional period will often examine how businesses anticipate regulatory changes.
✅ Alignment of mitigation programmes with benchmark levels
✅ Traceability of supplier ingredient data and documentation
✅ Trend analysis of acrylamide test results and mitigation effectiveness
Certima’s Mission
As an impartial certification body, Certima assesses compliance with international food safety measures. While Certima does not provide operational guidance, audits serve as a valuable tool for businesses looking to evaluate their fraud prevention strategies and supply chain integrity.