Ministerial Decree implementing 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.

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety Toxicity/poisoning

Geographical area

Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe

Abstract

Sampling and analysis methods intended for official control of the levels of aflatoxins and other contaminants in foodstuffs are hereby approved, in compliance with Commission Directive 98/53/EC. The Ministerial Decree consists of one article and two Annexes. Annex I lays down methods of sampling for official checks on the levels of aflatoxins in certain foodstuffs (such as pistachios, Brazil nuts, dried fig and other dried fruit, cereals, milk and milk products). This Annex concerns in particular material to be sampled, precautions to be taken, packaging and transmission of laboratory samples, sealing and labelling of laboratory samples. Annex II regards sample preparation and sets out criteria for methods of analysis used in official checking of the levels of aflatoxins in certain foodstuffs.

Full text

Italian

Website

www.comune.jesi.an.it

References - Legislation

Implements

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

Amended by

Decree implementing Commission Directive 2004/43/EC amending Directive 98/53/EC and Directive 2002/26/EC as regards sampling methods and methods of analysis for the official control of the levels of aflatoxin and ochratoxin A in food for infants and young children.

Legislation | Italy | 2005

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ministerial Decree implementing 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 | Italy | 2004

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Toxicity/poisoning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree implementing Commission Directive 2002/27/EC of 13 March 2002 laying down the sampling methods and the methods of analysis for the official control of the levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs.

Legislation | Italy | 2003

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Toxicity/poisoning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX