Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1882/2006 laying down methods of sampling and analysis for the official control of the levels of nitrates in certain foodstuffs.

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety MRL-maximum residue limit Standards Cereals/grains/rice Vegetables/legumes Breastfeeding/infant food

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe

Entry into force notes

The Regulation applies from 1 March 2007.

Abstract

This Regulation sets forth methods for carrying out sampling, sample preparation and analyses for the official control of the levels of nitrates in the foodstuffs listed in Section 1 of the Annex to Regulation (EC) No. 1881/2006, namely: spinach (fresh, preserved, frozen or deep-frozen); fresh lettuce; processed cereal-based foods; and baby foods for infants and young children.

Full text

English

Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implements

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Contaminants in Food (Scotland) Regulations 2007 (S.S.I. No. 29 of 2007).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2007 | Repealed

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Toxicity/poisoning, Residues, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Certain Contaminants in Foodstuffs) Regulations, 2010 (S.I. No. 218 of 2010).

Legislation | Ireland | 2010

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Inspection, Residues

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Contaminants in Food (England) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 210 of 2007).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2007 | Repealed

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Toxicity/poisoning, Residues, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Contaminants in Food Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 (S.R. No. 66 of 2007).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2007 | Repealed

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Toxicity/poisoning, Residues, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Contaminants in Food (Wales) Regulations 2007 (W.S.I. 840 (W. 73) of 2007).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2007 | Repealed

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Toxicity/poisoning, Residues, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX