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Regulation (EC) 915/2023

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

5.4 Glycidyl fatty acid esters, expressed as glycidol


ReferenceNumberingFoodstuffsMaximum Level (ug/kg)Remarks
B5.4.1 Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms placed on the market for the final consumer or for use as an ingredient in food except products listed in 5.4.2 1000 Except virgin olive oils(7).
B5.4.2 Vegetable oils and fats, fish oils and oils from other marine organisms destined for the production of baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children(3) 500 When the product is a mixture of different oils or fats of the same or of different botanical origins, the maximum level applies for the mixture. The oils and fats used as ingredient for the mixture shall comply with the maximum level established for the oil and fat in point 5.4.1.
B5.4.3 Infant formulae, follow-on formulae and food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children(3) and young-child formulae(4) The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.
B5.4.3.1 Infant formulae, follow-on formulae and food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children(3) and young-child formulae(4) placed on the market as powder 50-
B5.4.3.2 Infant formulae, follow-on formulae and food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children(3) and young-child formulae(4) placed on the market as liquid 6.0-