Regulation (EC) 1881/2006
Annex Maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs
8.4. Pyrrolizidine alkaloids
| Reference | Numbering | Foodstuffs | Maximum Levels | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M34 | 8.4.1. | Herbal infusions (dried product) (**) (***) with the exception of the herbal infusions referred to in 8.4.2. and 8.4.4. | 200 ug per kg as from 1 July 2022 | Without prejudice to more restrictive national rules in certain Member States on the placing of the market of pyrrolizidine alkaloid containing plants. The terms "herbal infusions (dried product)" and "tea (Camellia sinensis) (dried product)" refer to: — herbal infusions (dried product) from flowers, leaves and herbs, roots, and any other parts of the plant (in sachets or in bulk)/tea (Camellia sinensis) (dried product) from dried leaves, stalks and flowers (in sachets or in bulk) used for the preparation of herbal infusion (liquid product)/tea (liquid product) — instant herbal teas/teas. In the case of powdered tea extracts, a concentration factor of 4 has to be applied. |
| M34 | 8.4.2. | Herbal infusions of rooibos, anise (Pimpinella anisum), lemon balm, chamomile, thyme, pep permint, lemon verbena (dried product) and mixtures exclusively composed of these dried herbs (**) (***) with the exception of the herbal infusions referred to in 8.4.4. | 400 ug per kg as from 1 July 2022 | Without prejudice to more restrictive national rules in certain Member States on the placing of the market of pyrrolizidine alkaloid containing plants. The terms "herbal infusions (dried product)" and "tea (Camellia sinensis) (dried product)" refer to: — herbal infusions (dried product) from flowers, leaves and herbs, roots, and any other parts of the plant (in sachets or in bulk)/tea (Camellia sinensis) (dried product) from dried leaves, stalks and flowers (in sachets or in bulk) used for the preparation of herbal infusion (liquid product)/tea (liquid product) — instant herbal teas/teas. In the case of powdered tea extracts, a concentration factor of 4 has to be applied. |
| M34 | 8.4.3. | Tea (Camellia sinensis) and flavoured tea (****)(Camellia sinensis) (dried product) (***) with the exception of the tea and flavoured tea referred to in 8.4.4. | 150 ug per kg as from 1 July 2022 | Flavoured tea is tea with flavourings and certain food ingredients with flavouring properties, as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on flavourings and certain food ingredients with flavouring properties for use in and on foods (OJ L 354, 31.12.2008, p. 34). For teas with fruits and other herbs, Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 applies. The terms "herbal infusions (dried product)" and "tea (Camellia sinensis) (dried product)" refer to: — herbal infusions (dried product) from flowers, leaves and herbs, roots, and any other parts of the plant (in sachets or in bulk)/tea (Camellia sinensis) (dried product) from dried leaves, stalks and flowers (in sachets or in bulk) used for the preparation of herbal infusion (liquid product)/tea (liquid product) — instant herbal teas/teas. In the case of powdered tea extracts, a concentration factor of 4 has to be applied. |
| M34 | 8.4.4. | Tea (Camellia sinensis), flavoured tea (****)(Camellia sinensis) and herbal infusions for infants and young children (dried product) | 75 ug per kg as from 1 July 2022 | Flavoured tea is tea with flavourings and certain food ingredients with flavouring properties, as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on flavourings and certain food ingredients with flavouring properties for use in and on foods (OJ L 354, 31.12.2008, p. 34). For teas with fruits and other herbs, Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 applies. |
| M34 | 8.4.5. | Tea (Camellia sinensis), flavoured tea (****)(Camellia sinensis) and herbal infusions for infants and young children (liquid) | 1 ug per kg as from 1 July 2022 | Flavoured tea is tea with flavourings and certain food ingredients with flavouring properties, as defined in Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on flavourings and certain food ingredients with flavouring properties for use in and on foods (OJ L 354, 31.12.2008, p. 34). For teas with fruits and other herbs, Article 2 of Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 applies. |
| M34 | 8.4.6. | Food supplements containing herbal ingredients including extracts (**) with the exception of the food supplements referred to in 8.4.7. | 400 ug per kg as from 1 July 2022 | Without prejudice to more restrictive national rules in certain Member States on the placing of the market of pyrrolizidine alkaloid containing plants. |
| M34 | 8.4.7. | Pollen based food supplements (39) Pollen and pollen products | 500 ug per kg as from 1 July 2022 | |
| M34 | 8.4.8. | Borage leaves (fresh, frozen) placed on the market for the final consumer (**) | 750 ug per kg as from 1 July 2022 | Without prejudice to more restrictive national rules in certain Member States on the placing of the market of pyrrolizidine alkaloid containing plants. |
| M34 | 8.4.9. | Dried herbs with the exception of the dried herbs referred to in 8.4.10. (**) | 400 ug per kg as from 1 July 2022 | Without prejudice to more restrictive national rules in certain Member States on the placing of the market of pyrrolizidine alkaloid containing plants. |
| M34 | 8.4.10. | Borage, lovage, marjoram and oregano (dried) and mixtures exclusively composed of these dried herbs (**) | 1000 ug per kg as from 1 July 2022 | Without prejudice to more restrictive national rules in certain Member States on the placing of the market of pyrrolizidine alkaloid containing plants. |
| M34 | 8.4.11. | Cumin seeds (seed spice) | 400 ug per kg as from 1 July 2022 |