Contaminants in Food (Sampling and Analysis Methods) Regulations, 2004 (L.N. 488 of 2004). Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 2004 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Toxicity/poisoning Food additives Standards Residues Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract Pursuant to the European Community legislation in force relevant to sampling methods and methods of analysis for the official control of foods, these Regulations lay down rules governing sampling methods and methods of analysis for the official control of particular contaminants in foodstuffs. The following Schedules are attached: (I) Methods of sampling for official checking control of the levels of aflatoxins in certain foodstuffs; (II) Sample preparation and criteria for methods of analysis used in official checking of the levels of aflatoxins in certain foodstuffs; (III) Methods of sampling for official control of the levels of lead, cadmium, mercury and 3-MPCD in certain foodstuffs; (IV) Sample preparation and criteria for Methods of analysis used in official control of the levels of lead, cadmium, mercury and 3-MCPD in certain foodstuffs; (V) Methods of sampling for official control of the levels of ochratoxin A in certain foodstuffs; (VI) Sample preparation and criteria for methods of analysis used in official checking of the levels of Ochratoxin A in certain foodstuffs; (VII) Methods of sampling for official control of the levels of dioxins (PCDD/PCDF) and the determination of dioxin-like PCBs in certain foodstuffs; (VIII) Sample preparation and requirements for methods of analysis used in official control of the levels of dioxins (PCDD/PCDF) and the determination of dioxinlike PCBs in certain foodstuffs; (IX) Methods of sampling for official control of the levels of patulin in certain foodstuffs; (X) Sample preparation and criteria for methods of analysis used in official checking of the levels of patulin in certain foodstuffs. Full text English Website www.doi.gov.mt References - Legislation Implements Commission Directive 2004/44/EC amending Directive 2002/69/EC laying down the sampling methods and the methods of analysis for the official control of dioxins and the determination of dioxin-like PCBs in foodstuffs. Legislation | European Union | 2004 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Toxicity/poisoning, Hygiene/sanitary procedures Source: FAO, FAOLEX Commission Directive 98/53/EC laying down the sampling methods and the methods of analysis for the official control of the levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs. Legislation | European Union | 1998 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Toxicity/poisoning Source: FAO, FAOLEX Commission Directive 2003/121/EC amending Directive 98/53/EC laying down the sampling methods and the methods of analysis for the official control of the levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs. Legislation | European Union | 2003 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Toxicity/poisoning Source: FAO, FAOLEX Commission Directive 2001/22/EC laying down the sampling methods and the methods of analysis for the official control of the levels of lead, cadmium, mercury and 3-MCPD in foodstuffs. Legislation | European Union | 2001 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Residues, Hygiene/sanitary procedures Source: FAO, FAOLEX 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 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures Source: FAO, FAOLEX Commission Directive 2002/26/EC laying down the sampling methods and the methods of analysis for the official control of the levels of ochratoxin A in foodstuffs. Legislation | European Union | 2002 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, MRL-maximum residue limit, Standards, Food additives, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX Commission Directive 2002/27/EC amending Directive 98/53/EC laying down the sampling methods and the methods of analysis for the official control of the levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs. Legislation | European Union | 2002 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Toxicity/poisoning Source: FAO, FAOLEX Commission Directive 2003/78/EC laying down the sampling methods and the methods of analysis for the official control of the levels of patulin in foodstuffs. Legislation | European Union | 2003 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Residues Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Contaminants in Food (Sampling and Analysis Methods) (Amendment) Regulations, 2006 (L.N. 60 of 2006). Legislation | Malta | 2006 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Toxicity/poisoning, Food additives, Standards, Residues Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Contaminants in Food (Sampling and Analysis Methods) (Revocation) Regulations, 2010 (L.N. 43 of 2010). Legislation | Malta | 2010 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Toxicity/poisoning Source: FAO, FAOLEX