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Regulation (EC) 915/2023

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

2.3 Hydrocyanic acid, including hydrocyanic acid bound in cyanogenic glycosides


ReferenceNumberingFoodstuffsMaximum Level (ug/kg)Remarks
B2.3.1 Unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped linseed not placed on the market for the final consumer 250 The maximum levels do not apply to oilseeds for crushing and oil refining, provided that the remaining pressed oilseeds are not placed on the market as food. In case the remaining pressed oilseeds are placed on the market as food, the maximum levels apply taking into account Article 3(1) and(2).
B2.3.2 Unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped linseed placed on the market for the final consumer 150 The maximum level does not apply to unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped linseed placed on the market for the final consumer in small quantities where the warning ‘Only to be used for cooking and baking. Do not consume raw!’ appears in the principal field of vision of the label (using the specific font size (11)). The unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped linseed with the warning message has to comply with the maximum level provided for in 2.3.1.
B2.3.3 Unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped almonds placed on the market for the final consumer 35 The maximum level does not apply to unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped bitter almonds placed on the market for the final consumer in small quantities where the warning ‘Only to be used for cooking and baking. Do not consume raw!’ appears in the principal field of vision of the label (using the specific font size (11)).
B2.3.4 Unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped apricot kernels placed on the market for the final consumer 20.0 The operator who places unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped apricot kernels on the market for the final consumer shall provide upon request from the competent authority evidence of compliance of the marketed product with the maximum level.
B2.3.5 Cassava root (fresh, peeled) 50.0-
B2.3.6 Cassava flour and tapioca flour 10.0-