Regulation (EC) 1881/2006
Annex Maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs
4.3. Sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD
| Reference | Numbering | Foodstuffs | Maximum Levels | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M33 | 4.3.1 | Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms placed on the market for the final consumer or for use as an ingredient in food falling within the following categories, with the exception of the foods referred to in 4.3.2 and of virgin olive oils (*): oils and fats from coconut, maize, rapeseed, sunflower, soybean, palm kernel and olive oils (composed of refined olive oil and virgin olive oil) (*) and mixtures of oils and fats with oils and fats only from this category. | 1250 ug per kg | The maximum levels shall apply from 1 January 2021. As defined in Part VIII of Annex VII to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671). |
| M33 | 4.3.1 | Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms placed on the market for the final consumer or for use as an ingredient in food falling within the following categories, with the exception of the foods referred to in 4.3.2 and of virgin olive oils (*): other vegetable oils (including pomace olive oils (*)), fish oils and oils from other marine organisms and mixtures of oils and fats with oils and fats only from this category. | 2500 ug per kg | The maximum levels shall apply from 1 January 2021. As defined in Part VIII of Annex VII to Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 establishing a common organisation of the markets in agricultural products and repealing Council Regulations (EEC) No 922/72, (EEC) No 234/79, (EC) No 1037/2001 and (EC) No 1234/2007 (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 671). |
| M33 | 4.3.1 | Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms placed on the market for the final consumer or for use as an ingredient in food falling within the following categories, with the exception of the foods referred to in 4.3.2 and of virgin olive oils (*): mixtures of oils and fats from the two abovementioned categories. | - | The maximum levels shall apply from 1 January 2021. The oils and fats used as ingredient for the mixture shall comply with the maximum level established for the oil and fat. Therefore, the level of the sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD in the mixture, shall not exceed the level calculated in accordance with Article 2(1)(c) of Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006. In case the quantitative composition is not known for the competent authority and the food business operator, not producing the mixture, the level of the sum of 3-MCPD and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters, expressed as 3-MCPD in the mixture shall in any case not exceed 2500 ug/kg. |
| M33 | 4.3.2 | Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children (3) | 750 ug per kg | The maximum levels shall apply from 1 January 2021. When the product is a mixture of different oils or fats of the same or of different botanical origins, the maximum level applies for the mixture. The oils and fats used as ingredient for the mixture shall comply with the maximum level established for the oil and fat in point 4.3.1. |
| M33 | 4.3.3 | Infant formula, follow-on formula and foods for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children (3) (29) and young-child formula (29) (**) (powder) | 125 ug per kg | The maximum levels shall apply from 1 January 2021. Maximum level to be reviewed in view of lowering within 2 years from the date of application. “Young-child formula” refers to milk-based drinks and similar protein-based products intended for young children. These products are outside the scope of Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 (Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on young-child formulae (COM(2016) 169 final) ) |
| M33 | 4.3.4 | Infant formula, follow-on formula and foods for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children (3) (29) and young-child formula (29) (**) (liquid) | 15 ug per kg | The maximum levels shall apply from 1 January 2021. Maximum level to be reviewed in view of lowering within 2 years from the date of application. “Young-child formula” refers to milk-based drinks and similar protein-based products intended for young children. These products are outside the scope of Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 (Report from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council on young-child formulae (COM(2016) 169 final) ) |