Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1883/2006 laying down methods of sampling and analysis for the official control of levels of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs in certain foodstuffs.

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Meat Fish products Milk/dairy products Poultry products Oils/oilseeds/fats

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe

Abstract

This Regulation establishes methods of sampling, sample preparation and analysis for the official control of levels of dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs in the foodstuffs listed in Section 5 of the Annex to Regulation (EC) No. 1881/2006, which include: meat, fishery products, raw milk and dairy products, hen eggs and egg products, vegetable oils and fats, mixed animal fats.

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

Repeals

Commission Directive 2002/69/EC laying down the sampling methods and the methods of analysis for the official controls of dioxins and the determination of dioxin-like PCBs in foodstuffs.

Legislation | European Union | 2002 | Repealed

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

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

Repealed by

Commission Regulation (EU) No. 252/2012 laying down methods of sampling and analysis for the official control of levels of dioxins, dioxin-like PCBs and non-dioxin-like PCBs in certain foodstuffs and repealing Regulation (EC) No. 1883/2006.

Legislation | European Union | 2012 | Repealed

Keyword: Residues, Food quality control/food safety

Source: FAO, FAOLEX