Annex Maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs

8.2. Sum of atropine and scopolamine

Reference	Numbering	Foodstuffs	Maximum Levels	Note
M38	8.2.2.	Unprocessed millet and sorghum (18)	5 ug per kg as from 1 September 2022	The maximum level applies to unprocessed cereals placed on the market for first-stage processing. 'First-stage processing' means any physical or thermal treatment, other than drying, of or on the grain. Cleaning, including scouring, sorting and drying procedures are not considered to be 'first-stage processing' in so far as the whole grain remains intact after cleaning and sorting. Scouring is cleaning cereals by brushing and/or scrubbing it vigorously. In case scouring is applied in the presence of ergot sclerotia, the cereals need to undergo a first cleaning step before scouring. The scouring, performed in combination with a dust aspirator, is followed by a colour sorting before milling. Integrated production and processing systems means systems whereby all incoming lots of cereals are cleaned, sorted and processed in the same establishment. In such integrated production and processing systems, the maximum level applies to the unprocessed cereals after cleaning and sorting but before first-stage processing. Food business operators shall ensure compliance through their HACCP procedure whereby an effective monitoring procedure is established and implemented at this critical control point.
M38	8.2.3.	Unprocessed maize (18) with the exception of unprocessed maize intended to be processed by wet milling (37) and unprocessed maize for popping	15 ug per kg as from 1 September 2022	The maximum level applies to unprocessed cereals placed on the market for first-stage processing. 'First-stage processing' means any physical or thermal treatment, other than drying, of or on the grain. Cleaning, including scouring, sorting and drying procedures are not considered to be 'first-stage processing' in so far as the whole grain remains intact after cleaning and sorting. Scouring is cleaning cereals by brushing and/or scrubbing it vigorously. In case scouring is applied in the presence of ergot sclerotia, the cereals need to undergo a first cleaning step before scouring. The scouring, performed in combination with a dust aspirator, is followed by a colour sorting before milling. Integrated production and processing systems means systems whereby all incoming lots of cereals are cleaned, sorted and processed in the same establishment. In such integrated production and processing systems, the maximum level applies to the unprocessed cereals after cleaning and sorting but before first-stage processing. Food business operators shall ensure compliance through their HACCP procedure whereby an effective monitoring procedure is established and implemented at this critical control point. The exemption applies only for maize for which it is evident e.g. through labelling, destination, that it is intended for use in a wet milling process only (starch production).
M38	8.2.4.	Unprocessed buckwheat (18)	10 ug per kg as from 1 September 2022	The maximum level applies to unprocessed cereals placed on the market for first-stage processing. 'First-stage processing' means any physical or thermal treatment, other than drying, of or on the grain. Cleaning, including scouring, sorting and drying procedures are not considered to be 'first-stage processing' in so far as the whole grain remains intact after cleaning and sorting. Scouring is cleaning cereals by brushing and/or scrubbing it vigorously. In case scouring is applied in the presence of ergot sclerotia, the cereals need to undergo a first cleaning step before scouring. The scouring, performed in combination with a dust aspirator, is followed by a colour sorting before milling. Integrated production and processing systems means systems whereby all incoming lots of cereals are cleaned, sorted and processed in the same establishment. In such integrated production and processing systems, the maximum level applies to the unprocessed cereals after cleaning and sorting but before first-stage processing. Food business operators shall ensure compliance through their HACCP procedure whereby an effective monitoring procedure is established and implemented at this critical control point.
M38	8.2.5.	Maize for popping Millet, sorghum and maize placed on the market for the final consumer Milling products of millet, sorghum and maize	5 ug per kg as from 1 September 2022
M38	8.2.6.	Buckwheat placed on the market for the final consumer Milling products of buckwheat	10 ug per kg as from 1 September 2022
M38	8.2.7.	Herbal infusions (dried product) with the exception of the herbal infusions referred to in 8.2.8.	25 ug per kg as from 1 September 2022
M38	8.2.8.	Herbal infusions (dried product) of anise seeds	50 ug per kg as from 1 September 2022
M38	8.2.9.	Herbal infusions (liquid)	0.2 ug per kg as from 1 September 2022