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Regulation (EC) 1881/2006

Annex Maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs

5. PCB28, PCB52, PCB101, PCB138, PCB153 and PCB180 (ICES - 6) (Sum) [Note]

ReferenceNumberingFoodstuffsMaximum LevelsNote
M445.1Meat and meat products (excluding edible offal) of the following animals (6)- bovine, ovine and caprine animals40
ng per g fat
Foodstuffs listed in this category as defined in Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin (OJ L 226, 25.6.2004, p. 22).

M445.1Meat and meat products (excluding edible offal) of the following animals (6)- pigs 40
ng per g fat
Foodstuffs listed in this category as defined in Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin (OJ L 226, 25.6.2004, p. 22).

M445.1Meat and meat products (excluding edible offal) of the following animals (6)- poultry 40
ng per g fat
Foodstuffs listed in this category as defined in Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin (OJ L 226, 25.6.2004, p. 22).

M445.2Liver of bovine and caprine animals, poultry, pigs and horse and derived products thereof 3
ng per g wet weight
M445.2Liver of ovine animals and derived products thereof 3
ng per g wet weight
Foodstuffs listed in this category as defined in Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin (OJ L 226, 25.6.2004, p. 22).

M195.3 Muscle meat of fish and fishery products and products thereof (22) (30), with the exemption of: - wild caught eel - wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) - wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water - fish liver and derived products - marine oils. The maximum level for crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen (39). In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages. 75
ng per g wet weight
Where fish are intended to be eaten whole, the maximum level shall apply to the whole fish.

Foodstuffs listed in this category as defined in categories (a), (b), (c), (e) and (f) of the list in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 104/2000, with the exclusion of fish liver referred to in point 5.11.

Muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. This definition excludes the cephalothorax of crustaceans.

M95.4 Muscle meat of wild caught fresh water fish, with the exception of diadromous fish species caught in fresh water, and products thereof (22) 125
ng per g wet weight
Where fish are intended to be eaten whole, the maximum level shall apply to the whole fish.

M95.5 Muscle meat of wild caught eel (Anguilla anguilla) and products thereof 300
ng per g wet weight
M95.6 Fish liver and derived products thereof with the exception of marine oils referred to in point 5.7 200
ng per g wet weight
In the case of canned fish liver, the maximum level applies to the whole edible content of the can.

M95.7 Marine oils (fish body oil, fish liver oil and oils of other marine organisms intended for human consumption)200
ng per g fat
M445.8Raw milk (6) and dairy products including butter fat (6) (33)40
ng per g fat
Foodstuffs listed in this category as defined in Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin (OJ L 226, 25.6.2004, p. 22).

M445.9Poultry eggs and egg products except goose eggs (6) (33)40
ng per g fat
Foodstuffs listed in this category as defined in Regulation (EC) No 853/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 laying down specific hygiene rules for food of animal origin (OJ L 226, 25.6.2004, p. 22).

M95.10 Fat of the following animals:- bovine animals and sheep40
ng per g fat
M95.10 Fat of the following animals:- poultry40
ng per g fat
M95.10 Fat of the following animals:- pigs40
ng per g fat
M95.11 Mixed animal fats40
ng per g fat
M95.12 Vegetable oils and fats40
ng per g fat
M95.13 Foods for infants and young children (4) 1
ng per g wet weight
The maximum level refers to the products ready to use (marketed as such or after reconstitution as instructed by the manufacturer).

M195.4a Muscle meat of wild caught spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias) and products thereof (30) 200
ng per g wet weight
Foodstuffs listed in this category as defined in categories (a), (b), (c), (e) and (f) of the list in Article 1 of Regulation (EC) No 104/2000, with the exclusion of fish liver referred to in point 5.11.