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