Regulation No 5 of 9 February 2015 fixing the maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs. Country/Territory Bulgaria Document type Regulation Date 2015 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Hygiene/sanitary procedures MRL-maximum residue limit Institution Geographical area Black Sea, Eastern Europe, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries Entry into force notes This Regulation enters into force on the day of its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Regulation determines the maximum levels (MRL) of certain food contaminants and microbiological criteria for food safety and food hygiene; the requirements for the sampling methods and methods of analysis applied in the conduction of official food controls as regards the effective content of certain pollutants. Full text Bulgarian Website dv.parliament.bg References - Legislation Implements Law on Food. Legislation | Bulgaria | 1999 (2017) Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Mineral water, Genetically modified organism (GMO), Packaging/labelling, Processing/handling, Registration, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit, International trade, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amended by Regulation amending the Regulation No 5 of 9 February 2015 fixing the maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs. Legislation | Bulgaria | 2018 Keyword: Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, MRL-maximum residue limit, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX