Annex I
Maximum levels for certain contaminants in food(1)

1.8.1 Ergot sclerotia and ergot alkaloids: Ergot sclerotia

Reference	Numbering	Foodstuffs	Maximum Level (g/kg)	Remarks
				The maximum level applies to unprocessed cereal grains placed on the market before first-stage processing (6). In case scouring (6) is applied in the presence of ergot sclerotia, the cereals need to firstly undergo a cleaning step before scouring. The sampling shall be performed in accordance with point B of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 401/2006.
B	1.8.1.1	Unprocessed cereal grains except products listed in 1.8.1.2	0.2	Except maize and rice
M7	1.8.1.2	Unprocessed rye grains	0.5 0.2 as from 1 July 2025	-