Maximum levels of hydrocyanic acid in certain foodstuffs
European Union
Aug 08, 2022
Commission Regulation (EU) 2022/1364 of 4 August 2022 amending Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as regards maximum levels of hydrocyanic acid in certain foodstuffs.
The Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation.
ANNEX
In Section 8 of the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006, entry 8.3 is replaced by the following:
Foodstuffs(1) |
Maximum level (mg/kg) |
|
‘8.3 |
Hydrocyanic acid, including hydrocyanic acid bound in cyanogenic glycosides |
|
8.3.1 |
Unprocessed whole (60), ground, milled, cracked, chopped linseed with the exception of foodstuffs listed in 8.3.2 (54) |
250 |
8.3.2 |
Unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped linseed placed on the market for the final consumer (54) (55) (*1) |
150 |
8.3.3 |
Unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped almonds placed on the market for the final consumer (54) (55) (*1) |
35 |
8.3.4 |
Unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped apricot kernels placed on the market for the final consumer (54) (55) |
20 |
8.3.5 |
Cassava root (fresh, peeled) |
50 |
8.3.6 |
Cassava flour and tapioca flour |
10 |
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