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30.4.2011 Official
Journal
of
the
European
Union L
111/3
COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 420/2011
of 29 April 2011
amending Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in
foodstuffs
(Text with EEA relevance)
THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,
(5) The
provisions
for
leafy
brassica
should
be
aligned
with
those of other leaf vegetables. Leafy brassica should
therefore be excluded from the default maximum level
Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European
for cadmium in ‘vegetables and fruit’ in point 3.2.15 and
Union,
should be included in point 3.2.17.
Having regard to Council Regulation (EEC) No 315/93 of
8 February 1993 laying down Community procedures for
(6) The
default
maximum
levels
for
lead
and
cadmium
in
contaminants in food ( 1 ), and in particular Article 2(3) thereof,
fruit and vegetables are not realistic for seaweed, which
can naturally contain higher levels. Seaweed should
Whereas:
therefore be exempted from the default maximum
levels for lead and cadmium in fruit and vegetables
(points 3.1.10 and 3.2.15). More occurrence data
(1) Commission
Regulation
(EC)
No
1881/2006 of
should be collected to decide about the need for
19 December 2006 setting maximum levels for certain
specific more realistic maximum levels for lead and
contaminants in foodstuffs ( 2 ) sets maximum levels for
cadmium in seaweed.
contaminants in a range of foodstuffs.
(2) Taking
into
account
the
different
interpretations
with (7) Some
inconsistencies
exist
with
regard
to
the
names
of
regard to the portion of crabs to be analysed for
the foodstuffs/product groups in Regulation (EC) No
comparison with the maximum level for cadmium, it
1881/2006 and the names of the foodstuffs/product
should therefore be clarified that the maximum level
groups listed in Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the
set for cadmium in crustaceans in the Annex to Regu
European Parliament and of the Council of 23 February
lation (EC) No 1881/2006 applies to muscle meat from
2005 on maximum residue levels of pesticides in or on
appendages (legs and claws) and abdomen. For crabs and
food and feed of plant and animal origin and amending
crab-like crustaceans, the maximum level applies to the
Council Directive 91/414/EEC ( 4 ). Since Regulation (EC)
appendages only. This definition excludes other parts of
No 1881/2006 refers to the product groups listed in
crustaceans, such as the cephalothorax of crabs and
Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 these names should be
inedible parts (shell, tail). The cephalothorax comprises
aligned to that Regulation.
the digestive organs (hepatopancreas) which are known
to contain high levels of cadmium. As in some Member
States consumers may eat parts of the cephalothorax on
a regular basis, consumer advice at a Member State level
(8) It
is
appropriate
to
update
the
provisions
on
monitoring
to limit consumption of these parts may be appropriate
and reporting taking into account recent monitoring
to reduce exposure to cadmium. An Information Note on
recommendations on ethylcarbamate
( 5 ), perfluoroal
this issue has been made available on the website of the
kylated substances
( 6 ), and acrylamide
( 7 ). Since
Health and Consumers Directorate General of the
Commission Decision 2006/504/EC
( 8 ) has been
European Commission ( 3 ).
repealed and replaced by Commission Regulation (EC)
No 1152/2009
( 9 ), the reference to Decision
2006/504/EC should be replaced by a reference to Regu
(3)
For reasons of consistency the portion of crustaceans to
lation (EC) No 1152/2009. Furthermore, it should be
which the maximum levels apply should be modified for
clarified which data is reported to the Commission and
other contaminants (lead, mercury, dioxins and PCBs and
which to EFSA.
polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) accordingly.
(4) Bivalve
molluscs
such
as
green
shell
mussels
and
oysters (9) The
measures
provided
for
in
this
Regulation
are
in
can accumulate cadmium similarly to seaweed. Since
accordance with the opinion of the Standing
green shell mussel powder and oyster powder, like
Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health and
dried seaweed, are sold as food supplements, the
neither the European Parliament nor the Council have
maximum level for cadmium in dried bivalve mollusc
opposed them,
should be the same as the one currently established for
dried seaweed and products derived from seaweed.
( 4 ) OJ L 70, 16.3.2005, p. 1.
( 5 ) OJ L 52, 3.3.2010, p. 53.
( 1 ) OJ L 37, 13.2.1993, p. 1.
( 6 ) OJ L 68, 18.3.2010, p. 22.
( 2 ) OJ L 364, 20.12.2006, p. 5.
( 7 ) OJ L 137, 3.6.2010, p. 4.
( 3 ) http://ec.europa.eu/food/food/chemicalsafety/contaminants/
( 8 ) OJ L 199, 21.7.2006, p. 21.
cadmium_en.htm
( 9 ) OJ L 313, 28.11.2009, p. 40.

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Official Journal of the European Union
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HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:
and acrylamide obtained in accordance with
Commission Recommendations 2007/196/EC
(**),
Article 1
2010/133/EU (***),
2010/161/EU (****)
and
2010/307/EU (*****).
Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 is amended as follows:
___________
(1) Article 9 is amended as follows:
(*) OJ L 313, 28.11.2009, p. 40.
(**) OJ L 88, 29.3.2007, p. 56.
(a) paragraphs 2 and 3 are replaced by the following:
(***) OJ L 52, 3.3.2010, p. 53.
(****) OJ L 68, 18.3.2010, p. 22.
‘2. Member States and interested parties shall
(*****) OJ L 137, 3.6.2010, p. 4.’;
communicate each year to the Commission the results
of investigations undertaken and the progress with
(b) the following paragraph 4 is added:
regard to the application of prevention measures to
avoid contamination by ochratoxin A, deoxynivalenol,
‘4. Occurrence
data
on
contaminants
collected
by
zearalenone, fumonisin B 1 and B 2 , T-2 and HT-2 toxin.
Member States should, if appropriate, also be reported
The Commission shall make the results available to the
to EFSA.’;
Member States. The related occurrence data shall be
reported to EFSA.
(2) the Annex is amended in accordance with the Annex to this
Regulation.
3. Member
States
shall
report
to
the
Commission
findings on aflatoxins obtained in accordance with
Article 2
Commission Regulation (EC) No 1152/2009
(*).
Member States should report to EFSA findings on
This Regulation shall enter into force on the 20th day following
furan, ethylcarbamate, perfluoroalkylated substances
its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.
This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.
Done at Brussels, 29 April 2011.
For the Commission
The President
José Manuel BARROSO

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30.4.2011 Official
Journal
of
the
European
Union L
111/5
ANNEX
The Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 is amended as follows:
(1) In Section 3.1 on lead, points 3.1.6, 3.1.9, 3.1.10 and 3.1.11 are replaced by the following:
Foodstuffs ( 1 )
Maximum levels
(mg/kg wet weight)
‘3.1.6 Crustaceans
( 26 ): muscle meat from appendages and abdomen ( 44 ). In
0,50’
case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura)
muscle meat from appendages.
‘3.1.9 Legume
vegetables
( 27 ), cereals and pulses 0,20’
‘3.1.10
Vegetables, excluding brassica vegetables, leaf vegetables, fresh herbs,
0,10’
fungi and seaweed ( 27 ). For potatoes the maximum level applies to
peeled potatoes.
‘3.1.11 Brassica
vegetables,
leaf
vegetables
( 43 ) and the following fungi ( 27 ):
0,30’
Agaricus bisporus (common mushroom), Pleurotus ostreatus (Oyster
mushroom), Lentinula edodes (Shiitake mushroom)
(2) In section 3.2 on cadmium, points 3.2.9, 3.2.15, 3.2.16, 3.2.17 and 3.2.20 are replaced by the following:
Foodstuffs ( 1 )
Maximum levels
(mg/kg wet weight)
‘3.2.9 Crustaceans
( 26 ): muscle meat from appendages and abdomen ( 44 ). In
0,50’
case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura)
muscle meat from appendages.
‘3.2.15 Vegetables
and
fruit,
excluding
leaf
vegetables,
fresh
herbs,
leafy 0,050’
brassica, fungi, stem vegetables, root and tuber vegetables and
seaweed ( 27 )
‘3.2.16 Stem
vegetables,
root
and
tuber
vegetables
excluding
celeriac
( 27 ). For
0,10’
potatoes the maximum level applies to peeled potatoes.
‘3.2.17 Leaf
vegetables,
fresh
herbs,
leafy
brassica,
celeriac
and
the
following
0,20’
fungi ( 27 ): Agaricus bisporus (common mushroom), Pleurotus ostreatus
(Oyster mushroom), Lentinula edodes (Shiitake mushroom)
‘3.2.20 Food
supplements
( 39 ) consisting exclusively or mainly of dried
3,0’
seaweed, products derived from seaweed, or of dried bivalve
molluscs
(3) In Section 3.3 on mercury, point 3.3.1 is replaced by the following:
Foodstuffs ( 1 )
Maximum levels
(mg/kg wet weight)
‘3.3.1 Fishery
products
( 26 ) and muscle meat of fish ( 24 ) ( 25 ), excluding
0,50’
species listed in 3.3.2. The maximum level for crustaceans applies
to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen ( 44 ). In case of crabs
and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to
muscle meat from appendages.

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(4) In Section 5 on dioxins and PCBs, point 5.3 is replaced by the following:
Maximum levels
Foodstuffs
Sum of dioxins
Sum of dioxins and
(WHO-PCDD/
dioxin-like PCBs
F-TEQ) (
(WHO-PCDD/

32 )
F-PCB-TEQ) ( 32 )
‘5.3
Muscle meat of fish and fishery products and products
4,0 pg/g wet
8,0 pg/g wet weight’
thereof, excluding eel ( 25 ) ( 34 ). The maximum level for
weight
crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages
and abdomen ( 44 ). In case of crabs and crab-like crus
taceans (Brachyura and Anomura) it applies to muscle
meat from appendages.
(5) In Section 6 on polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, points 6.1.3 and 6.1.5 are replaced by the following:
Foodstuffs ( 1 )
Maximum levels
(mg/kg wet weight)
‘6.1.3 Muscle
meat
of
smoked
fish
and
smoked
fishery
products
( 25 ) ( 36 ),
5,0’
excluding bivalve molluscs. The maximum level for smoked crus
taceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and abdomen ( 44 ).
In case of smoked crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura and
Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages.
‘6.1.5 Crustaceans,
cephalopods,
other
than
smoked
( 26 ). The maximum
5,0’
level for crustaceans applies to muscle meat from appendages and
abdomen ( 44 ). In case of crabs and crab-like crustaceans (Brachyura
and Anomura) it applies to muscle meat from appendages.
(6) Endnote (3) is replaced by the following: ‘(3) Foodstuffs listed in this category as defined in Commission Directive
2006/125/EC of 5 December 2006 on processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children
(OJ L 339, 6.12.2006, p. 16).’;
(7) Endnote (16) is replaced by the following: ‘(16) Infants and young children as defined in Directive 2006/141/EC
(OJ L 401, 30.12.2006, p. 1) and Directive 2006/125/EC.’;
(8) The following endnotes (43) and (44) are added:
‘(43) The maximum level for leaf vegetables does not apply to fresh herbs (falling under Code number 0256000 in
Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005).
(44) This definition excludes the cephalothorax of crustaceans.’.

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