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Commission Recommendation (EU) 2015/682 on the monitoring of the presence of perchlorate in food.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Miscellaneous
Date
2015
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal of the European Union L 111, 30 April 2015.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Meat Vegetables/legumes Fruits/edible nuts Beverages Condiments/herbs/spices Residues Breastfeeding/infant food Nutrition
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

This Recommendation of the European Commission concerns the monitoring of the presence of perchlorate in food. Water, soil and fertilizers are considered to be potential sources of perchlorate contamination in food. Member States should, with the active involvement of food business operators, perform monitoring for the presence of perchlorate in food, and particularly in: (a) fruits, vegetables and processed products thereof, including juices; (b) foods for particular nutritional uses intended for infants and young children as defined in Regulation (EU) No. 609/2013; (c) dried herbs and spices; tea; herbal and fruit infusions; (d) beverages, including drinking water. The Recommendation indicates the method of analysis that provides reliable results.

Full text
English
Website
eur-lex.europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implements

Regulation (EU) No. 609/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council on food intended for infants and young children, food for special medical purposes, and total diet replacement for weight control.

Legislation | European Union | 2013

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Breastfeeding/infant food, Food additives, Special dietary uses, Standards, Nutrition

Source: FAO, FAOLEX