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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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