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Comission Regulation (EU) 2015/1940 amending Regulation (EC) No. 1881/2006 as regards maximum levels of ergot sclerotia in certain unprocessed cereals and the provisions on monitoring and reporting.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal of the European Union L 283, 29 October 2015, pp. 3-6.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Residues Standards Cereals/grains/rice Toxicity/poisoning Agricultural commodities
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

This Regulation amends Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1881/2006 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs. In particular, it replaces the text in article 9, which concerns the monitoring and reporting of nitrate levels in vegetables which may contain significant levels, in particular green leafy vegetables. Member States and professional stakeholder organizations are strongly recommended to monitor the presence of ergot alkaloids in cereals and cereal products.

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References - Legislation

Amends

Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1881/2006 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.

Legislation | European Union | 2006

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Standards, Agricultural commodities, Beverages, Cereals/grains/rice, Vegetables/legumes, Fish products, Fruits/edible nuts, Meat, Milk/dairy products, Oils/oilseeds/fats, Molluscs, Breastfeeding/infant food, Toxicity/poisoning, Nutrition

Source: FAO, FAOLEX