Extraction Solvents for Foodstuffs Regulations (L.N. 25 of 1999). Country/Territory Malta Document type Regulation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Food additives Standards Packaging/labelling Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Abstract Only the substances and materials permitted by these regulations may be used as extraction solvents in the processing of raw materials, foodstuffs, food components or food ingredients and only under the specified conditions of use and within the maximum residue limits, if applicable. Regulation 5 indicates the information that shall be given in the labels or packages. Regulation 6 sets out particular purity criteria. The Superintendent of Public Health is empowered to suspend or restrict the use of any extraction solvent if it is likely to endanger human health. Full text English Website www.legal-malta.com References - Legislation Amended by Extraction Solvents for Foodstuffs (Amendment) Regulations, 2011 (L.N. 405 of 2011). Legislation | Malta | 2011 Keyword: Food additives, Standards, Food quality control/food safety Source: FAO, FAOLEX Extraction Solvents for Foodstuffs (Amendment) Regulations, 2018 (L.N. 373 of 2018). Legislation | Malta | 2018 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Food additives, Standards, Residues Source: FAO, FAOLEX