Regulation on maximum concentrations of certain contaminants in food. Country/Territory Serbia Document type Regulation Date 2019 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Food & nutrition Keyword Food quality control/food safety Residues Vegetables/legumes Fruits/edible nuts Toxicity/poisoning Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia Entry into force notes This Law enters into force eight days after its publication in the Official Gazette, with the exception of the provisions of article 2 (paragraphs 4 and 5), and articles 8, 9 and 10 that shall be applied starting 1 January 2020. Abstract This Regulation prescribes maximum concentrations of certain contaminants in food. The maximum concentrations of certain contaminants in food shall be applied to the edible part of the food, unless otherwise specified in the Regulations. Specific topics covered by these rules are related to the following: dried, diluted, processed and complex foods (article 3); prohibition of use, mixing and detox (article 4); special provisions for peanuts, seeds of others oilseeds, kernels, dried fruits, rice and maize (article 5); special provisions for lettuce (article 7); and special provisions for acrylamide (article 8). For mitigation measures aimed at reducing the presence of acrylamide in food, see articles 9 and 10. Full text Serbian Website www.pravno-informacioni-sistem.rs References - Legislation Implements Food Safety Law. Legislation | Serbia | 2009 (2019) Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Processing/handling, Consumer protection, HACCP, Institution, International trade, Registration, Inspection, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Amends Regulation on the maximum allowed quantities of residues of plant protection products in food and feed and on food and feed for which the maximum permitted quantities of residues of plant protection product. Legislation | Serbia | 2018 Keyword: MRL-maximum residue limit, Pesticides, Food quality control/food safety, Animal feed/feedstuffs Source: FAO, FAOLEX