Regulation (EU) 2023/915 is amended as follows:
(1)
Article 10(1) is amended as follows:
(a)
the introductory phrase is replaced by the following:
‘Food lawfully placed on the market prior to the dates referred to in points (a) to (q) may remain on the market until their date of minimum durability or use-by date:’;
(b)
the following point is added:
‘(q)
8 October 2025 as regards the maximum levels for inorganic arsenic set out in points 3.4.5, 3.4.6, 3.4.7 and 3.4.8 of Annex I’;
(2)
Annex I is amended in accordance with the Annex to this Regulation.
This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
ANNEXSupplementary provisions
ANNEX
In Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2023/915, in section 3 (Metals and other elements), subsection 3.4 (Arsenic) is amended as follows:
(1)
the second row is replaced by the following:
‘Inorganic arsenic (sum of As (III) and As (V) )
The maximum level for inorganic arsenic applies to products listed in 3.4.1 to 3.4.8.’
(2)
entry 3.4.5 and the row above are replaced by the following:
‘3.4.5
Muscle meat of the following fish:
The maximum level applies to the wet weight.
Where fish are intended to be eaten whole, the maximum level applies to the whole fish.
In case of dried, diluted, processed and/or compound food, Article 3(1) and (2) applies.
3.4.5.1
Species other than those listed under 3.4.5.2
0,10
3.4.5.2
Anglerfish, monkfish and giant stargazer ( Lophius species; Kathetostoma giganteum ), flatfishes ( Pleuronectiformes species), haddock ( Melanogrammus aeglefinus ), herring ( Clupea species), ray ( Rajidae species) and shark (all species).
0,50
3.4.6
Crustaceans
The maximum level applies to the wet weight.
The maximum level applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen, which means that the cephalothorax of crustaceans is excluded. In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans ( Brachyura and Anomura ) the maximum level applies to the muscle meat from appendages.
In case of dried, diluted, processed and/or compound food, Article 3(1) and (2) applies.
3.4.6.1
Crabs and crab-like crustaceans ( Brachyura and Anomura ), prawn and shrimps (all species).
0,10
3.4.6.2
Crustaceans other than those listed under 3.4.6.1 and 3.4.6.3.
0,20
3.4.6.3
Langoustine ( Nephrops norvegicus ) and rock lobster ( Jasus specie s )
1,5
3.4.7
Bivalve molluscs
The maximum level applies to the wet weight.
In case of Pecten maximus , the maximum level applies to the adductor muscle and gonad only.
In case of dried, diluted, processed and/or compound food, Article 3(1) and (2) applies.
3.4.7.1
Scallops
0,10
3.4.7.2
Bivalve molluscs other than those listed under 3.4.7.1
0,50
3.4.8
Cephalopods
0,050
The maximum level applies to the wet weight.
The maximum level applies to the animal without viscera.
In case of dried, diluted, processed and/or compound food, Article 3(1) and (2) applies.
Total arsenic
The maximum level for total arsenic applies to the products listed in 3.4.9.
3.4.9
Salt
0,50 ’
