Regulatory watch

The Phytocontrol laboratory presents all the latest news concerning regulatory monitoring in Hydrology and Agri-food.

13 September 2023

Changes to MRLs – Regulations 2023/1719 and 2023/1753

Two new regulations modifying MRLs have just been published by the European Commission: The MRL for isoxaben has been set at 0.05 mg/kg for gherkins. MRLs […]
27 July 2023

New MRLs for nicotine in spices

Regulation 2023/1536 amending regulation 396/2005 has just been published. It modifies the MRLs for nicotine in spices. Seed and fruit spices (vanilla) MRLs are currently set […]
26 July 2023

CADMIUM: Changes to maximum levels for certain matrices

Regulation 2023/1510 amending regulation 2023/915 has just been published. It modifies maximum cadmium levels for tiger nuts (souchet) and cultivated mushrooms, with the exception of Agaricus […]
18 July 2023

Radioactivity: repeal of regulation 2021/1533 for foodstuffs from Japan

Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1453 repeals Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/1533 imposing special conditions on the import of food and feed originating in or consigned from Japan following […]
13 July 2023

New SMLs for 5 phthalates

EU regulation 2023/1442 has just amended EU regulation 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles intended to come into contact with foodstuffs. It modifies the SMLs (Specific […]
1 June 2023

3 new regulations amending MRLs

EC regulation no. 396/2005 has just been amended by 3 new regulations. The MRLs for phosmet and the definition of residue have been amended. For all […]
12 May 2023

Recast of EC regulation 1881/2006 on contaminants

Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 and its numerous amendments set maximum levels for the following contaminants in foodstuffs: This regulation has undergone major changes in recent years, […]
1 May 2023

Regulated PFAS in human foodstuffs

PFAS are substances that are or have been used in many industrial and commercial applications. Their frequent use, combined with their persistence in the environment, has […]
9 March 2023

Publication of Regulation (EU) 2023/466 – Modification of MRLs

EU Regulation 2023/466 has just been published, amending the MRLs for isoxaben, novaluron and tetraconazole. The MRLs for isoxaben have been set at the matrix-specific LODs […]

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