Regulation (EU) 2024/1756 – Maximum levels

Article 1

Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2023/915 is amended in accordance with Part A of the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2

Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2023/915 is corrected in accordance with Part B of the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 3

This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union .

Supplementary provisions

ANNEXSupplementary provisions

ANNEX PART A Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2023/915 is amended as follows: 1. in the table, in section 1 (mycotoxins), in the entry for ergot sclerotia and ergot alkaloids, point 1.8.1 is replaced by the following: ‘ 1.8.1 Ergot sclerotia Maximum level (g/kg) Remarks The maximum level applies to unprocessed cereal grains placed on the market for first-stage processing ( 6 ). In case scouring ( 6 ) is applied in the presence of ergot sclerotia, the cereals shall first undergo a cleaning step before scouring.’ 2. in the table, in section 1 (mycotoxins), in the entry for T-2 and HT-2 toxins, point 1.9.5 is replaced by the following: ‘1.9.5 Bakery wares containing at least 75 % milling products of oats 100 Including small bakery wares.’ 3. in the table, in section 2 (plant toxins), in the entry for tropane alkaloids, point 2.2.1 is replaced by the following: ‘2.2.1 Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children ( 3 ), containing millet, sorghum, buckwheat, maize or their derived products 1,0 1,0 Derived products relate to products containing at least 80 % these cereal products. The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.’ 4. in the table, in section 2 (plant toxins), in the entry for hydrocyanic acid, including hydrocyanic acid bound in cyanogenic glycosides, point 2.3.2 is replaced by the following: ‘2.3.2 Whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped linseed placed on the market for the final consumer 150 The maximum level does not apply to whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped linseed placed on the market for the final consumer in small quantities where the warning “Only to be used for cooking and baking. Do not consume raw!” appears in the principal field of vision of the label (using the specific font size ( 11 )). The whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped linseed with the warning message shall comply with the maximum level provided for in 2.3.1.’ PART B Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2023/915 is corrected as follows: 1. in the table, in section 1 (mycotoxins), in the entry for ochratoxin A, points 1.2.9 and 1.2.10 are replaced by the following: ‘1.2.9 Unprocessed cereal grains 5,0 The maximum level applies to unprocessed cereal grains (in case of oats, grains with husk) placed on the market for first-stage processing ( 6 ). 1.2.10 Cereals placed on the market for the final consumer Products derived from unprocessed cereal grains except products listed in 1.2.11, 1.2.12, 1.2.13, 1.2.23 and 1.2.24 3,0 Including processed cereal products. Products derived from unprocessed cereal grains relate to products containing at least 80 % cereal products.’ 2. in the table, in section 1 (mycotoxins), the entry for deoxynivalenol is corrected as follows: (a) point 1.4.7 is replaced by the following: ‘1.4.7 Bakery wares, cereal snacks and breakfast cereals 400 Except rice products (products of which rice or processed products from rice are the only cereal ingredients). Including small bakery wares.’ (b) points 1.4.9 and 1.4.10 are replaced by the following: ‘1.4.9 Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children ( 3 ) 150 Except rice products (products of which rice or processed products from rice are the only cereal ingredients). The maximum level applies to the dry matter ( 5 ) of the product as placed on the market. 1.4.10 Food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children ( 3 ) 150 Except rice products (products of which rice or processed products from rice are the only cereal ingredients). The maximum level applies to the dry matter ( 5 ) of the product as placed on the market.’ 3. in the table, in section 1 (mycotoxins), the entry for zearalenone is corrected as follows: (a) points 1.5.1 to 1.5.4 are replaced by the following: ‘1.5.1 Unprocessed cereal grains except products listed in 1.5.2 100 Except unprocessed maize grains intended to be processed by wet milling and except rice. The maximum level applies to unprocessed cereal grains (in case of oats, grains with husk) placed on the market for first-stage processing ( 6 ). 1.5.2 Unprocessed maize grains 350 Except unprocessed maize grains for which it is evident, e.g. through their labelling or destination, that they are intended for use in a wet milling process only (starch production). The maximum level applies to unprocessed maize grains placed on the market for first-stage processing ( 6 ). 1.5.3 Cereals, bran and germ placed on the market for the final consumer Cereal flour and semolina Except products listed in 1.5.5, 1.5.6 and 1.5.8 75 Except rice and rice products (products of which rice or processed products from rice are the only cereal ingredients). 1.5.4 Bread, pastries, biscuits, cereal snacks and breakfast cereals except products listed in 1.5.5 50 Except rice products (products of which rice or processed products from rice are the only cereal ingredients). Includes small bakery wares.’ (b) point 1.5.8 is replaced by the following: ‘1.5.8 Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children ( 3 ) 20 Except rice products (products of which rice or processed products from rice are the only cereal ingredients). The maximum level applies to the dry matter ( 5 ) of the product as placed on the market.’ 4. in the table, in section 1 (mycotoxins), in the entry for fumonisins, point 1.6.1 is replaced by the following: ‘1.6.1 Unprocessed maize grains 4 000 Except unprocessed maize grains for which it is evident, e.g. through their labelling or destination, that they are intended for use in a wet milling process only (starch production). The maximum level applies to unprocessed maize grains placed on the market for first-stage processing ( 6 ).’ 5. in the table, in section 1 (mycotoxins), the entry for T-2 and HT-2 toxins is corrected as follows: (a) point 1.9.4 is replaced by the following: ‘1.9.4 Bakery wares except products listed in 1.9.5, pasta, cereal snacks and breakfast cereals except products listed in 1.9.6, 1.9.7 and 1.9.8 20 Except rice products (products of which rice or processed products from rice are the only cereal ingredients). Including small bakery wares. Pasta means pasta (dry) with a water content of approximately 12 %.’ (b) points 1.9.9 and 1.9.10 are replaced by the following: ‘1.9.9 Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children ( 3 ) 10 Except rice products (products of which rice or processed products from rice are the only cereal ingredients). The maximum level applies to the dry matter ( 5 ) of the product as placed on the market. 1.9.10 Food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children ( 3 ) 10 Except rice products (products of which rice or processed products from rice are the only cereal ingredients). The maximum level applies to the dry matter ( 5 ) of the product as placed on the market.’ 6. in the table, in section 2 (plant toxins), in the entry for tropane alkaloids, points 2.2.2 to 2.2.4 are replaced by the following: ‘2.2.2 Unprocessed millet grains and sorghum grains 5,0 The maximum level applies to unprocessed cereal grains placed on the market for first-stage processing ( 6 ). 2.2.3 Unprocessed maize grains 15 Except unprocessed maize grains for which it is evident, e.g. through their labelling or destination, that they are intended for use in a wet milling process only (starch production) and except unprocessed maize grains for popping. The maximum level applies to unprocessed maize grains placed on the market for first-stage processing ( 6 ). 2.2.4 Unprocessed buckwheat grains 10 The maximum level applies to unprocessed buckwheat grains placed on the market for first-stage processing ( 6 ).’ 7. in the table, in section 2 (plant toxins), in the entry for hydrocyanic acid, including hydrocyanic acid bound in cyanogenic glycosides, point 2.3.1 is replaced by the following: ‘2.3.1 Unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped linseed not placed on the market for the final consumer 250 The maximum level does not apply to oilseeds for crushing for refined vegetable oil production, provided that the remaining pressed oilseeds are not placed on the market as food. In case the remaining pressed oilseeds are placed on the market as food, the maximum level applies taking into account Article 3(1) and (2).’ 8. in the table, in section 4 (halogenated persistent organic pollutants), the entry for dioxins and PCBs is corrected as follows: (a) point 4.1.1 is replaced by the following: ‘4.1.1 Meat and meat products except edible offal and products listed in 4.1.3 and 4.1.4 ( 2 ) The maximum level expressed on fat does not apply to food containing less than 2 % fat. For food containing less than 2 % fat, the maximum level applies on a product basis. This maximum level is calculated using this formula: Maximum level expressed on a product basis (for food containing less than 2 % fat) = maximum level expressed on fat (for that food) × 0,02.’ (b) point 4.1.1.8 is replaced by the following: ‘4.1.1.8 of Cervidae 3,0 pg/g fat 7,5 pg/g fat -’ (c) points 4.1.11 and 4.1.12 are replaced by the following: ‘4.1.11 Raw milk ( 2 ) and dairy products ( 2 ) 2,0 pg/g fat 4,0 pg/g fat 40 ng/g fat Including butter fat. The maximum level expressed on fat does not apply to food containing less than 2 % fat. For food containing less than 2 % fat, the maximum level applies on a product basis. This maximum level is calculated using this formula: Maximum level expressed on a product basis (for food containing less than 2 % fat) = maximum level expressed on fat (for that food) × 0,02. 4.1.12 Eggs and egg products except goose eggs ( 2 ) 2,5 pg/g fat 5,0 pg/g fat 40 ng/g fat The maximum level expressed on fat does not apply to food containing less than 2 % fat. For food containing less than 2 % fat, the maximum level applies on a product basis. This maximum level is calculated using this formula: Maximum level expressed on a product basis (for food containing less than 2 % fat) = maximum level expressed on fat (for that food) × 0,02.’ 9. in the table, in section 5 (processing contaminants), the entry for polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) is corrected as follows: (a) point 5.1.13 is replaced by the following: ‘5.1.13 Infant formulae, follow-on formulae ( 3 ) and young-child formulae ( 4 ) The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market. 5.1.13.1 placed on the market as powder 1,0 1,0 5.1.13.2 placed on the market as liquid 1,0 1,0’ (b) point 5.1.15 is replaced by the following: ‘5.1.15 Food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children ( 3 ) The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market. 5.1.15.1 placed on the market as powder 1,0 1,0 5.1.15.2 placed on the market as liquid 1,0 1,0’ 10. note 6 to the table is replaced by the following: ‘( 6 ) First stage processing means any physical or thermal treatment, other than drying, of or on the grain. Cleaning, including scouring, dehulling, sorting (colour sorting where applicable) and drying procedures are not considered to be “first-stage processing” insofar as the whole grain remains intact after cleaning and sorting. Scouring means cleaning cereal by brushing and/or scrubbing it vigorously, combined with dust removal (e.g. aspiration). The scouring may be followed by a colour sorting before milling.’.

Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/1756 of 25 June 2024 amending and correcting Regulation (EU) 2023/915 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in food

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