Contaminants in Food Regulations 2002 (L.N. No. 392 of 2002). Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Supplement to the Government Gazette of 2002, pp. B 5859 - B 5877. Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Toxicity/poisoning Food additives Residues Standards Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes Entry into force on 1 March 2003. Abstract The Regulations concern contaminants (defined in reg. 3) contained in food used for human consumption. They shall not apply to contaminants that are subject to more specific rules. Food that contains contaminants in an amount that is unacceptable fro the point of view of public health shall not be placed on the market (reg. 4). The maximum levels of specified contaminants may not exceed levels indicated in the Schedule (reg. 5). Criteria for sampling and testing are laid down in the same Schedule. Levels of nitrate may be higher than those set out in the Schedule for a period to be established by the Superintendent for Public Health and provided that codes of good agricultural practice are applied to achieve gradual progress towards established levels. (reg. 6). Certain exemptions for specified contaminants in listed products are given in regulations 7, 8 and 9. Full text English References - Legislation Implements Food Safety Act, 2002 (Act No. XIV of 2002). Legislation | Malta | 2002 Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Institution, Inspection, Internal trade, International trade, Packaging/labelling, Data collection/reporting Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Notice of Repeal of Regulations (L.N. 302 of 2004). Legislation | Malta | 2004 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Novel food, Food additives, Residues Source: FAO, FAOLEX