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Follow on Google News |  Updated Maximum Lead Levels in Certain Foodstuffs in the EUThe European Union has announced Commission Regulation (EU) No. 2015/1005 amending Commission Regulation (EU) No. 1881/2006 with regard to maximum levels for lead in certain foodstuffs.
Maximum Residue Testing for Lead Levels in Food of Animal Origin Foodstuffs, of animal origin, imported to any EU Member State(s) must meet the revised lead MLs, as outlined in Table 1 of Regulation 1881/2006. In addition, foodstuffs not complying with these maximum levels which are lawfully placed on the market prior to 1 January 2016 may continue to be marketed after that date until their date of minimum durability or use-by-date. Compliance can be confirmed by residue testing and planning should be underway to ensure products can demonstrate their right to be placed on the market within the EU. The Maximum Levels (ML) for lead are summarized in table 1 (http://www.sgs.com/ About SGS Food Safety Services SGS is committed to keeping readers informed of regulation news and developments. Leveraging a global network of laboratories and food experts, SGS provides a comprehensive range of food safety and quality solutions including food contaminant tests (http://www.sgs.com/ For further information, please contact an SGS expert. Website: http://www.foodsafety.sgs.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/ SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 80,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 1,650 offices and laboratories around the world. End
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