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Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1822/2005 amending Regulation (EC) No. 466/2001 as regards nitrate in certain vegetables.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Regulation
Date
2005
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal of the European Union L 293, 9 November 2005, pp. 11-13.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Residues Vegetables/legumes Standards
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

Certain amendments are hereby laid down to Commission Regulation (EC) No. 466/2001 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs. On the one hand, article 3 is deleted; on the other hand, articles 3a and 3b are added. According to these new provisions, Member States shall monitor nitrate levels in vegetables containing significant levels, in particular green leafy vegetables, and communicate the results to the Commission each year. Section 1 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No. 466/2001 is replaced by the table laid down in the Annex to this Regulation.

Full text
English
Website
europa.eu

References - Legislation

Amends

Commission Regulation (EC) No. 466/2001 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.

Legislation | European Union | 2001

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Standards, Agricultural commodities, Beverages, Cereals/grains/rice, Fish products, Fruits/edible nuts, Meat, Milk/dairy products, Molluscs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX