EU Publishes Amendment on Maximum Levels for certain Contaminants in Food

On 26th June, 2024, the European Commission published regulation amending and correcting “Regulation (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in food” in accordance with Part A and B of the Annex to this Regulation.

The major changes stated are as follows:

• Specific rules on sampling and analysis for the control of maximum levels for ergot sclerotia in unprocessed cereals are being replaced with new regulations;
• Adjusting maximum toxin levels for T-2 and HT-2 in bakery products, as many exceed the oats threshold of 90%;
• Updating sampling and analysis rules for tropane alkaloids in baby food and cereal-based products per new regulations;
• Maximum residue of Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in infants and young children is applied for products placed on the market as powder and for the liquid;
• The regulation also replaces certain outdated references.

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