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Commission Directive 79/700/EEC establishing Community methods of sampling for the official control of pesticide residues in and on fruit and vegetables.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Legislation
Date
1979
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
CELEX-EUR Official Journal L 207, 15 August 1979, pp. 26-28.
Subject
Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants
Keyword
MRL-maximum residue limit Pesticides Food quality control/food safety
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

Samples intended for the official control of the levels of pesticide residues in and on fruit and vegetables shall be taken according to the methods described below. Final and laboratory samples thus obtained shall be considered as representative of the lots. Officers authorized for that purpose by the Member States should take the samples. In this Directive are laid down the sampling procedures including packaging and transmission of laboratory samples.

Full text
English
Website
europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Ministerial Joint Decree No. 236429 establishing methods of sampling for the official control of pesticide residues in and on fruit and vegetables.

Legislation | Greece | 1983

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, MRL-maximum residue limit, Residues, Vegetables/legumes, Fruits/edible nuts, Pesticides

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Real Decreto Nº 280/1994 - Límites máximos de residuos de plaguicidas y su control en determinados productos de origen vegetal.

Legislation | Spain | 1994 (2017)

Keyword: MRL-maximum residue limit, Vegetables/legumes, Food quality control/food safety, Pesticides, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Commission Directive 2002/63/EC establishing Community methods of sampling for the official control of pesticide residues in and on products of plant and animal origin and repealing Directive 79/700/EEC.

Legislation | European Union | 2002

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, MRL-maximum residue limit, Oils/oilseeds/fats, Meat, Milk/dairy products, Cereals/grains/rice, Fruits/edible nuts, Inspection, Pesticides, Agricultural commodities

Source: FAO, FAOLEX