Ordinance amending the Maximum Value Residue Ordinance.

Subject

Food & nutrition

Keyword

Food quality control/food safety MRL-maximum residue limit Toxicity/poisoning Pesticides

Geographical area

Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe

Abstract

The present Ordinance introduces some amendments to the Maximum Value Residue Ordinance (BGBl. II No. 441/2002). In particular, it adds a paragraph 4 to article 3 establishing that it is prohibited to import or bring into circulation foodstuffs containing substances as listed in Annex 1 exceeding 0,001 mg/kg. Furthermore, it adds minor amendments to the other articles.

Full text

German

Website

www.ris.bka.gv.at

References - Legislation

Amends

Maximum Value Residue Ordinance.

Legislation | Austria | 2002

Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, MRL-maximum residue limit, Toxicity/poisoning, Vegetables/legumes, Breastfeeding/infant food, Cereals/grains/rice, Milk/dairy products, Poultry products, Meat, Game, Cattle, Pesticides

Source: FAO, FAOLEX