Residues, contaminants and other undesirable substances in foodstuffs

The Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 lists pharmacologically active substances and their classification regarding maximum residue limits in foodstuffs of animal origin. Ketoprofen is currently...

Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 contains maximum levels for pesticide residues (hereinafter referred to as "MRLs") in or on food and feed. A new entry for "radish leaves" was already included in 2018, for...

Regulation (EU) 2019/1871 contains reference points for action (RWMs) in relation to certain unauthorised pharmacologically active substances contained in food of animal origin for which no maximum...

In the article referenced below, we reported on the new classification of radish leaves (including small radish leaves) as green cabbage in the course of the replacement of Annex I of Regulation (EC)...

Regulation (EU) 2023/915 sets various maximum levels for contaminants in foods. Based on new scientific findings on the reproductive and developmental toxicity of nickel, maximum levels for nickel...

Regulation (EU) 2023/915 sets maximum levels for certain contaminants, including ergot sclerotia and ergot alkaloids, in food. In the article referenced below, we reported on a reduction in the...

Regulation (EU) 2023/915 sets various maximum levels for contaminants in foods. This regulation introduces amendments that serve to clarify matters. The key changes are presented below. The mycotoxins...

The concentration of plant protection product residues in agricultural products can change as a result of various processing methods of agricultural products. Processing factors can be used to...

Regulation (EU) 2023/915 sets various maximum levels for contaminants in foods. This Regulation sets maximum levels for the toxins T-2 and HT-2 for the first time. These are mycotoxins which are...

Regulation (EU) 2023/915 sets various maximum levels for contaminants in foods. The maximum levels of deoxynivalenol in food will be lowered and extended with this Regulation. In the discussion on the...

Regulation (EU) 2023/915 sets various maximum levels for contaminants in foods. This regulation adjusts the maximum levels of perchlorate. For fruit and vegetables, there is already a maximum level of...

Regulation (EU) 2023/915 sets various maximum levels for contaminants in foods. This regulation adjusts the maximum levels for the sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters...

In the article referenced below, we reported on an amendment of the Contaminants Regulation. The maximum levels for ergot sclerotia in unprocessed rye and for ergot alkaloids in ground products made...

The Annex to Regulation (EU) No. 37/2010 lists pharmacologically active substances and their classification regarding maximum residue limits in foodstuffs of animal origin. The substance sodium...

In the article referenced below, we provided information on new maximum levels for ergot sclerotia and ergot alkaloids. The Commission has now published a draft which provides for the planned date of...

The Contaminants Regulation sets maximum levels for certain contaminants in foods. The regulation was revised with Regulation (EU) 2023/915. Now a correction has been published. The correction...

The Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 lists pharmacologically active substances and their classification regarding maximum residue limits in foodstuffs of animal origin. Implementing Regulation (EU)...

The Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 lists pharmacologically active substances and their classification regarding maximum residue limits in foodstuffs of animal origin. The substance ketoprofen is...

In the article referenced below, we reported on defining maximum values for pyrrolizidine alkaloids in tea, herbs and food supplements The maximum values have already been in force since 1.7.2022. The...

The EU Commission is planning to introduce maximum levels for T-2 and HT-2 toxins in cereals and cereal products. These are mycotoxins which are formed by individual moulds. The maximum levels refer...

The existing maximum levels of deoxynivalenol in cereals and cereal products have been reviewed and are to be adjusted. The draft regulation provides for lowering the existing maximum values for...

The existing maximum levels for the sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters in infant formula, follow-on formula and foods for special medical purposes intended for...

Table 1 of the Annex to Regulation (EU) No 37/2010 lists authorised pharmacologically active veterinary medicinal products and their maximum residue limits in various animal tissues. If the assessment...

Regulation (EU) 2023/915 sets various maximum levels for contaminants in foods. In the information letter 2021_223, we informed you about the reduction of the maximum level of cadmium in numerous...

Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 lays down rules on maximum levels of residues and contaminants. As the Regulation has already been amended several times and further amendments are now being made, the...

Regulation (EU) 1881/2006 sets various maximum levels for contaminants in foods. The maximum levels of arsenic in foods will now be amended and extended with this Regulation. Arsenic is a metalloid...

In the article referenced below, we informed you of Regulation (EU) 2019/1871 in the reference points for action for residues from certain pharmacologically active substances for which no maximum...

Based on the current data situation and new scientific findings on the reproductive and developmental toxicity of nickel, the Commission has published a draft regulation setting maximum levels for...

Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 sets maximum levels for various contaminants in foodstuffs. Maximum levels for perfluoroalkyl substances will now be incorporated with Regulation (EU) 2022/2388...

Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 sets maximum levels for various contaminants in foodstuffs. The maximum levels for dioxins and dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) will now be amended and extended...

The concentration of residues of plant protection products may change in these products as a result of various processing processes for agricultural products. Processing factors can be used to...

We reported on the new maximum levels for Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (∆9 -THC) in the article referenced below. The total of ∆9 -THCA and ∆9 - THC is used as maximum values for the maximum content...

Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) include a large number of compounds that are used for various purposes in the industry. The use of PFAS in the currently large number of products must be viewed...

Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 sets maximum levels for various contaminants in foodstuffs. Maximum levels of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (∆9-THC) equivalents (the sum of ∆9-THC and ∆9-THCA) will now be...

Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 sets maximum levels for various contaminants in foodstuffs. The maximum levels for hydrocyanic acid, also referred to as cyanide, will now be amended with Regulation (EU)...

Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 sets maximum levels for various contaminants in foodstuffs. The maximum levels for ochratoxin A will be amended with Regulation (EU) 2022/1370. Ochratoxin A is a mycotoxin...

The maximum levels of various contaminants in food are governed in Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006. Maximum levels for mercury in several fish, crustaceans and molluscs are defined in the Annex to the...

In 2020, the European Commission published a common position on the assessment of MOAH in infant and baby foods. The letter included an intervention value of MOAH for infant and baby foods. The report...

We reported on amendments to the maximum levels for tropane alkaloids for processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children and the introduction of further maximum levels for herbal teas and...

The maximum levels of various contaminants in food are defined in Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006. However, maximum levels are only defined in the Annex to the Regulation whose exposure in the EU is...

Glykoalkaloids are secondary phytochemicals that are formed in nightshade species. They protect the plants from herbivores. Glykoalkaloids may cause people to have gastrointestinal complaints...

Furan and alkyl furans are volatile compounds that may result from heating food. They are therefore classified as process contaminants. Increased levels mainly occur in food that is exposed to high...

Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 sets maximum levels for various contaminants in foodstuffs. The maximum levels for mercury in fishery products and salt will now be changed with Regulation (EU) 2022/617...

In the article referenced below we reported on the introduction of the maximum permissible levels of morphine and codeine in bakery products containing poppy seeds and in poppy seeds themselves. Total...

Regulation (EU) 2017/2158 on the reduction of acrylamide in food contains guidance values for various foods in Annex IV. Now, in addition to introducing guidance values for various other foods such as...

The Contaminant Maximum Content Regulation (EU) 1881/2006 governs the maximum levels of contaminants in foodstuffs that are placed on the market in the EU. The maximum levels are sorted by...

We reported on the replacement of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 relating to maximum levels of pesticides in or on food and feed of plant and animal origin. The new assignment of radish leaves...

Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 sets maximum amounts for various contaminants in foodstuffs including ergot sclerotia and ergot alkaloids. This maximum level is now being revised with this Regulation (EU...

Tropane alkaloids are substances which naturally occur in plants of several families including, for example, in the Datura genus. The seeds containing tropane alkaloids as contamination are different...

Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 sets maximum amounts for various contaminants in foodstuffs. Regulation (EU) 2021/1317 now modifies the maximum levels for lead in certain foodstuffs. Lead can be toxic in...

Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 governs maximum levels for various contaminants in foodstuffs. Maximum levels for pyrrolizidine alkaloids in various foodstuffs are now being defined for the first time...

In addition to residue limits, European law allows reference points for action to be established. Reference points for action are established if no maximum residue limit has been laid down for a...