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Regulation (EC) 915/2023

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

2.2 Tropane alkaloids: Sum of atropine and scopolamine


ReferenceNumberingFoodstuffsMaximum Level (ug/kg)Remarks
For the sum of atropine and scopolamine, maximum levels refer to lower bound concentrations, which are calculated on the assumption that all the values below the limit of quantification are zero.
M62.2.2Unprocessed millet grains and sorghum grains5.0The maximum level applies to unprocessed cereal grains placed on the market before first-stage processing(6).
B2.2.3 Unprocessed maize grains 15Except unprocessed maize grains for which it is evident, e.g. through their labelling or destination, that they are intended for use in a wet milling process only (starch production) and except unprocessed maize grains for popping.
The maximum level applies to unprocessed maize grains placed on the market for first-stage processing (6).
M62.2.4Unprocessed buckwheat grains10The maximum level applies to unprocessed buckwheat grains placed on the market for first-stage processing(6).
B2.2.5 Maize for popping Millet, sorghum and maize placed on the market for the final consumer Milling products of millet, sorghum and maize 5.0-
B2.2.6 Buckwheat placed on the market for the final consumer Milling products of buckwheat 10-
B2.2.7 Herbal infusions (dried product) and ingredients used for herbal infusions (dried products) except products listed in 2.2.8 25 ‘Herbal infusions (dried product)’ refers to: - herbal infusions (dried product) from flowers, leaves, stalks, roots, and any other parts of the plant (in sachets or in bulk) used for the preparation of herbal infusion (liquid product); and - instant herbal infusions. In the case of powdered extracts, a con­ centration factor of 4 has to be applied.
B2.2.8 Herbal infusions (dried product) and ingredients used for herbal infusions (dried products) of exclusively anise seeds 50 ‘Herbal infusions (dried product)’ refers to: - herbal infusions (dried product) from flowers, leaves, stalks, roots, and any other parts of the plant (in sachets or in bulk) used for the preparation of herbal infusion (liquid product); and - instant herbal infusions. In the case of powdered extracts, a con­ centration factor of 4 has to be applied.
B2.2.9 Herbal infusions (liquid product) 0.20-