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In 2024, the European Commission published Regulation (EU) 2024/1987 amending Regulation (EU) 2023/915 as regards the maximum levels of nickel in certain foodstuffs.
Maximum levels have been set for the following categories:
- Nuts
- Vegetables
- Seaweed
- Oilseeds
- Cereals
- Cocoa and chocolate products
- Infant food
- Fruit juices
The maximum levels for nuts, vegetables, seaweed, oilseeds, cocoa and chocolate products, infant food and fruit juices have been in force since 1 July 2025.
On 1 July 2026, the following limits for cereals will come into force:
- 1.5 mg/kg for durum wheat and rice (excluding husked rice)
- 2 mg/kg for husked rice
- 3 mg/kg for pseudo-cereals and millet
- 5 mg/kg for oats
- 0.80 mg/kg for other cereals
Please note that your Phytocontrol laboratory can assist you with testing for nickel and other metals in foodstuffs under COFRAC accreditation.
You can view our COFRAC Technical Annex No. 1-1904, available in your client area or on the COFRAC website.
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