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Commission Regulation (EC) No. 655/2004 amending Regulation (EC) No. 466/2001 as regards nitrate in foods for infants and young children.

Country/Territory
European Union
Document type
Regulation
Date
2004
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Journal L 104, 8 April 2004, pp. 48 and 49.
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Standards Breastfeeding/infant food Nutrition
Geographical area
European Union Countries
Abstract

Annex I to Regulation (EC) No. 466/2001 is amended as set out in the Annex attached to this Regulation. The amendments refer to the maximum level of nitrates allowed in baby foods and processed cereal-based foods for infant and young children.

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

Implemented by

Contaminants in Food (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2005 (S.I. No. 1629 (W.123) of 2005).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2005

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Toxicity/poisoning, Residues, Breastfeeding/infant food, Nutrition

Source: FAO, FAOLEX