EU amends maximum levels of certain contaminants in food
European Union
Jul 31, 2024
On June 30, 2024, the European Commission amended Regulation (EU) 2023/915 as regards maximum levels of nickel in certain foodstuffs.
The Commission established that a reasonable period should be provided to allow for the food business operators to adapt to the maximum levels of Nickel set out in Regulation (EU) 2023/915.
Article 10(1) of Regulation (EU) 2023/915 is amended with the following introductory phrase:
‘Food lawfully placed on the market prior to the dates referred to in points (a) to (p) may remain on the market until their date of minimum durability or use-by date:’;
Consequently, the following points are added:
(o) 1 July 2025 as regards the maximum levels for nickel set out in the entry 3.6 of Annex I, with the exception of the maximum levels for nickel set out in points 3.6.11.1 to 3.6.11.5 of Annex I;
(p) 1 July 2026 as regards the maximum levels for nickel set out in points 3.6.11.1 to 3.6.11.5 of Annex I.’;
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