Regulatory watch

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 […]
8 March 2023

New maximum levels for arsenic!

EU Regulation 2023/465 has just been published in the OJEU. It amends and adds maximum levels for inorganic and total arsenic in certain foodstuffs. Arsenic is […]
2 March 2023

Regulation (EU) 2023/377 – Modification of MRLs

EU Regulation 2023/337 has been published and amends the MRLs for BAC and DDAC, chlorpropham, flutriafol, metazachlor, nicotine, profenos, quizalofop-P, thiabendazole and triadimenol. BAC and DDAC […]
2 March 2023

EFSA 2021 report on veterinary residues and other substances

EFSA has published its 2021 report on the results of the monitoring of residues of veterinary medicinal products and unauthorised substances in live animals and animal […]
9 February 2023

Modification of MRLs for abamectin

Regulation 2023/198 amending the MRLs for abamectin has just been published in the OJEU. MRLs have been increased on avocados, watercress and other sprouts, land cress, […]
23 January 2023

New FCD microbiological criteria for 2023!

The FCD, Fédération du Commerce et de la Distribution, has published its new specifications for microbiological criteria applicable to distributor brands, first price brands and raw […]
5 September 2022

Modification of MRL Regulation 2022/1435

EU Regulation 2022/1435 has been published in the Official Journal and amends the MRLs for calcium carbonate, carbon dioxide, cyprodinil and potassium hydrogen carbonate. The Authority […]
23 August 2022

Regulation N°2022/1396: Ethylene oxide limits for food additives

Following the numerous food scares concerning the detection of Ethylene Oxide over the last two years and its detection in food additives, Regulation (EU) N° 2022/1396 […]
11 August 2022

New limits for Ochratoxin A

Ochratoxin A is a mycotoxin produced naturally by fungi of the genera Aspergillus and Penicillium. It is formed during the drying and storage of agricultural products. […]