Regulation (EC) 915/2023
Annex I
Maximum levels for certain contaminants in food(1)
1.8.2 Ergot sclerotia and ergot alkaloids: Ergot alkaloids
| Reference | Numbering | Foodstuffs | Maximum Level (ug/kg) | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| For the ergot alkaloids, maximum levels refer to lower bound concentrations, which are calculated on the assumption that all the values below the limit of quantification are zero. Lower bound sum of ergocornine/ergocorninine; ergocristine/ergocristinine; ergocryptine/ergocryptinine (?- and ?-form); ergometrine/ergometrinine; ergosine/ergosinine; ergotamine/ergotaminin | ||||
| B | 1.8.2.1 | Milling products of barley, wheat, spelt and oats (with an ash content lower than 900mg/100g dry matter) | 100 50 as from 1 July 2024 | - |
| B | 1.8.2.2 | Milling products of barley, wheat, spelt and oats (with an ash content equal or higher than 900mg/100g dry matter) Barley, wheat, spelt and oats grains placed on the market for the final consumer | 150 | - |
| B | 1.8.2.3 | Rye milling products Rye placed on the market for the final consumer | 500 250 as from 1 July 2024 | - |
| B | 1.8.2.4 | Wheat gluten | 400 | - |
| B | 1.8.2.5 | Processed cereal-based food for infants and young children(3) | 20 | The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market. |