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Administrative Regulation No. 23/2018 establishing the Maximum Limits of Heavy Metals contained in foodstuff.

Country/Territory
China, Macao SAR
Document type
Regulation
Date
2018
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food additives Standards Classification/declassification Food quality control/food safety MRL-maximum residue limit Consumer protection Public health Toxicity/poisoning
Geographical area
Asia, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific
Entry into force notes
This Administrative Regulation enters into force on the day after its publication.
Abstract

This Administrative Regulation, pursuant to Article 7 of the Basic Law No. 5/2013 on Food Safety, establishes the Maximum Limits of Contaminating Heavy Metals in foodstuff. This Regulation establishes the maximum levels of contaminating heavy metals present in foodstuff with a view to safeguarding food hygiene and safety. It specifies the maximum levels of contaminating heavy metals in foodstuff, as set out in the Annex, in accordance with the criteria set out. The Annex specifies the List related to maximum levels of contaminating heavy metals in foodstuff.

Full text
Portuguese/Chinese
Website
bo.io.gov.mo

References - Legislation

Implements

Law No. 5/2013 on Food Safety.

Legislation | China, Macao SAR | 2013

Keyword: Food additives, Classification/declassification, Food quality control/food safety, Fraud, Institution, Internal trade, Residues

Source: FAO, FAOLEX