Regulation (EC) 1881/2006
Annex Maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs
6. Benzo(a)pyrene, benz(a)anthracene, benzo(b)fluoranthene and chrysene (sum) [Note]
| Reference | Numbering | Foodstuffs | Maximum Levels | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M22 | 6.1.1 | Oils and fats (excluding cocoa butter and coconut oil) intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in food | 10 ug per kg | |
| M24 | 6.1.2 | Cocoa beans and derived products with the exception of the products referred to in point 6.1.11 | 30 ug per kg | |
| M22 | 6.1.3 | Coconut oil intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in food | 20 ug per kg | |
| M22 | 6.1.4 | Smoked meat and smoked meat products | 12 ug per kg | |
| M22 | 6.1.5 | Muscle meat of smoked fish and smoked fishery products (22) (31), excluding fishery products listed in points 6.1.6 and 6.1.7. The maximum level for smoked crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen (39). In case of smoked crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages. | 12 ug per kg | 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 (b), (c) and (i) of the list in Annex 1 of Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013. Muscle meat from appendages and abdomen. This definition excludes the cephalothorax of crustaceans. |
| M22 | 6.1.6 | Smoked sprats and canned smoked sprats (22) (42) (Sprattus sprattus); Smoked Baltic herring smaller than 14 cm length and canned smoked Baltic herring smaller than 14 cm length (22) (42) (Clupea harengus membras); Katsuobushi (dried bonito, Katsuwonus pelamis); bivalve molluscs (fresh, chilled or frozen) (23); heat treated meat and heat treated meat products (41) sold to the final consumer | 30 ug per kg | Where fish are intended to be eaten whole, the maximum level shall apply to the whole fish. For the canned product the analysis shall be carried out on the whole content of the can. As regards the maximum level for the whole composite product Art. 2(1)(c) and 2(2) shall apply. Foodstuffs falling within categories (c) and (i) of the list in Annex I of Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2013 on the common organisation of the markets in fishery and aquaculture products, amending Council Regulation (EC) No 1184/2006 and (EC) No 1224/2009 and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 104/2000 (OJ L 354, 28.12.2013, p. 1), as appropriate (species as listed in the relevant entry). In case of dried, diluted, processed and/or compound foodstuffs Article 2(1) and 2(2) apply. In case of Pecten maximus, the maximum level applies to the adductor muscle and gonad only. Meat and meat products that have undergone a heat treatment potentially resulting in formation of PAH, i.e. only grilling and barbecuing. |
| M22 | 6.1.7 | Bivalve molluscs (31) (smoked) | 35 ug per kg | Foodstuffs listed in this category as defined in categories (b), (c) and (i) of the list in Annex 1 of Regulation (EU) No 1379/2013. |
| M22 | 6.1.8 | Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children (3) (25) | 1 ug per kg | Foodstuffs listed in this category as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 June 2013 on food intended for infants and young children, food for special medical purposes, and total diet replacement for weight control and repealing Council Directive 92/52/EEC, Commission Directives 96/8/EC, 1999/21/EC, 2006/125/EC and 2006/141/EC, Directive 2009/39/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Regulations (EC) No 41/2009 and (EC) No 953/2009 (OJ L 181, 29.6.2013, p. 35). The maximum level refers to the product as sold. |
| M22 | 6.1.9 | Infant formulae and follow-on formulae, including infant milk and follow-on milk ?M20 (3) ? (25) | 1 ug per kg | Foodstuffs listed in this category as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 June 2013 on food intended for infants and young children, food for special medical purposes, and total diet replacement for weight control and repealing Council Directive 92/52/EEC, Commission Directives 96/8/EC, 1999/21/EC, 2006/125/EC and 2006/141/EC, Directive 2009/39/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Regulations (EC) No 41/2009 and (EC) No 953/2009 (OJ L 181, 29.6.2013, p. 35). The maximum level refers to the product as sold. |
| M22 | 6.1.10 | Dietary foods for special medical purposes ?M20 (3) ? (25) intended specifically for infants | 1 ug per kg | Foodstuffs listed in this category as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 June 2013 on food intended for infants and young children, food for special medical purposes, and total diet replacement for weight control and repealing Council Directive 92/52/EEC, Commission Directives 96/8/EC, 1999/21/EC, 2006/125/EC and 2006/141/EC, Directive 2009/39/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Regulations (EC) No 41/2009 and (EC) No 953/2009 (OJ L 181, 29.6.2013, p. 35). The maximum level refers to the product as sold. |
| M24 | 6.1.11 | Cocoa fibre and products derived from cocoa fibre, intended for use as an ingredient in food | 15 ug per kg | |
| M24 | 6.1.12 | Banana chips | 20 ug per kg | |
| M24 | 6.1.13 | Food supplements containing botanicals and their preparations (34) (*7) (*8) and Food supplements containing propolis, royal jelly, spirulina or their preparations (34) | 50 ug per kg | The maximum level applies to the food supplements as sold. Botanical preparations are preparations obtained from botanicals (e.g. whole, plant parts, fragmented or cut plants) by various processes (e.g. pressing, squeezing, extraction, fractionation, distillation, concentration, drying up and fermentation). This definition includes comminuted or powdered plants, plant parts, algae, fungi, lichen, tinctures, extracts, essential oils (other than the vegetable oils referred to in point 6.1.1), expressed juices and processed exudates. The maximum level does not apply to food supplements containing vegetable oils. Vegetable oils used as an ingredient in food supplements should comply with the maximum level established in point 6.1.1. The maximum level applies to the food supplements as sold. |
| M24 | 6.1.14 | Dried herbs | 50 ug per kg | |
| M24 | 6.1.15 | Dried spices with the exception of cardamon and smoked Capsicum spp. | 50 ug per kg | |
| M32 | 6.1.16 | Powders of food of plant origin for the preparation of beverages with the exception of the products referred to in 6.1.2 and 6.1.11 (*) | 50 ug per kg | The preparation of beverages refers to the use of powders that are finely ground and are to be stirred into drinks. |