EU AMENDS REGULATIONS ON LIMITS OF VALUE IN CERTAIN FOODS

On 1 August 2022, the European Commission issued Regulation (EU) 2022/1346 and 2022/1343 amending Annexes II and III of Regulation (EC) 396/2005 relating to maximum residue levels for 1,4-dimethylnaphthalene, 8-hydroxyquinoline, pinoxaden and valifenalate on and in certain products; and maximum residue levels of acequinocyl, chlorantraniliprole and emamectin on and in certain products.

The regulations apply to products such as fresh and frozen fruits, nuts, fresh and frozen vegetables, oils and oilseeds, cereals, tea, coffee, herbs, and products of animal origin.

Regulation 396/2005 will continue to apply to products manufactured in the European Union or imported into the Union before February 22, 2023.

These regulations are effective from February 22, 2023. Details can be found at [link/website]. Here

https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32022R1346&qid=1659431518210
https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32022R1343&qid=1659431518210

On August 4, 2022, the European Commission issued Regulations (EU) 2022/1364 and 2022/1370 amending EC Regulation 1881/2006 on the maximum values ​​of hydrocyanic acid and Ochratoxin A in certain products.

The regulations apply to many products such as flax seeds, almonds, apricot kernels, cassava (fresh, peeled), tapioca starch, cereals, dried fruits, roasted coffee, instant coffee, spices, dried herbs, etc.

Foods that were legally marketed before January 1, 2023, may still be sold until their expiration date.

The regulations are effective from January 1, 2023. Details can be found here:

https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2022/1364/oj

https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2022/1370/oj