Tropane alkaloids in spinach
Italian scientists, together with colleagues from the University of Bologna, have expressed concern about the contamination of spinach and foods containing spinach with tropane alkaloids.
Reduction in the maximum levels for 3-MCPD in infant and toddler food now "official"
The maximum levels for the sum of 3-MCPD fatty acid esters and free 3-MCPD will be lowered as of 1 January 2025.
Change of MRLs
Up-to-date information on changes to MRLs for fruit and vegetables will be compiled here following their publication. However, we do not announce any EU projects of this kind.
Authorisation for 20 active substances in plant protection products extended
These include the following organic active ingredients: Azadirachtin, Bupirimate, Dithianon, Dodine, Fluometuron, Hexythiazox, Isoxaben, Prosulfuron, Quinmerac, Sintofen, Tau-Fluvalinate, Tebufenozide, and Tembotrione.
Fruit & vegetables: Actual residue report from AGROLAB LUFA
Here we present a retrospective monthly summary of remarkable results from the residue analysis in fruit & vegetable performed in laboratory AGROLAB LUFA (Kiel, Germany).
New maximum levels for deoxynivalenol (DON) in food
With Regulation (EU) 2024/1022, which came into force on 29 April 2024 and will apply from 1 July 2024, the revision of the maximum quantities was completed.
RASFF - Current postings for fruit & vegetables (for food see separate article)
Here we provide you with a monthly retrospective summary of relevant reports from the European rapid alert system RASFF for which the risk has been categorised as "serious".
Authorisation for PPP active substances expired
The authorisation of seven plant protection active substances was no longer renewed.
Alert notices from RASFF concerning food (except for fruit & vegetable see special section)
In this section we repeated alert notices from the RASFF system of the European commission issued in the previous month, which we thought to be noteworthy and of interest to our clients.
Short notes - Kurz notiert (05/24)
Hier finden Sie Kurznachrichten aus dem Lebensmittelsektor.
Here you will find news in brief from the food sector - in many languages
Short notes - Kurz notiert (05/24)
Hier finden Sie Kurznachrichten aus dem Lebensmittelsektor.
Here you will find news in brief from the food sector - in many languages
Reliably identify possible sources of chlorate input
The German Food Association's working group (“Lebensmittelverband”) on pesticide residues has developed a questionnaire to help farms identify possible sources of chlorate.
Analytical News: AGROLAB Ibérica expands the scope of accreditation in microbiology analysis
AGROLAB Ibérica (Burgos) has extended its scope of ISO 17025 accreditation in alternative microbiological methods for detection tests and in enumeration tests in various matrices.
Analytical News: AGROLAB Ibérica expands the scope of accreditation in mycotoxins
AGROLAB Ibérica (Burgos) has accredited aflatoxin M1 in milk and derivatives and dairy-infant food under ISO 17025 and has expanded the scope for the analysis of mycotoxins in beverages, spices and liquorice.
RASFF - Current postings for fruit & vegetables (for food see separate article)
Here we provide you with a monthly retrospective summary of relevant reports from the European rapid alert system RASFF for which the risk has been categorised as "serious".
Change of MRL for Bifenazate
Up-to-date information on changes to MRLs for fruit and vegetables will be compiled here following their publication. However, we do not announce any EU projects of this kind.
PFAS in fruit and vegetables?
Reports about residues of PFAS pesticides (poly- and perfluorinated alkyl substances) in fresh fruit and vegetables have been circulating in the media. The Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) therefore felt compelled to issue a public statement.
France: Import ban on fruit and vegetables from third countries...
...if they have been treated with the insecticide active ingredient thiacloprid. The decree initially applies for one year or will be withdrawn as soon as the EU Commission lowers the maximum residue limits for thiacloprid.
Authorisation for PPP active ingredient Trinexapac renewed
The authorisation for Trinexapac (Trinexapac-ethyl) has been extended until 30.4.2039..
Draft of the EU monitoring programme "Pesticide Residues in Food 2025-2027" confirmed
The draft update of the EU monitoring programme for the years 2025 - 2027 has been adopted by the EU Commission's Standing Committee on Pesticide Residues.
EU monitoring of nickel in food
Commission Recommendation (EU) 2024/907 on the monitoring of nickel in food provides for the analysis of certain foods that may contribute significantly to nickel exposure.