Maximum permissible levels for 3-MCPD to be lowered further

Babynahrung

The EU Commission plans to lower the maximum permitted levels for infant formulae and follow-on formulae and foods for special medical purposes for infants and young children from 1 January 2024.

 

The new maximum levels for the sum of 3-MCPD fatty acid esters and free 3-MCPD are to apply from 1 July 2024 with a one-year transition period.

 

The draft regulation was adopted and provides for the following changes:

 

5.3.3 Infant formulae, follow-on formulae and food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children and young-child formulae

current

from 1.1.2025

5.3.3.1 placed on the market as powder

125 µg/kg

80 µg/kg

5.3.3.2 placed on the market as liquid

15 µg/kg

12 µg/kg

The maximum level applies to the product as placed on the market.

 

YOUR PLUS: The AGROLAB laboratories test 3-MCPD in vegetable fats and oils as well as in all foods and, of course, also in the special formulations for infant and young child nutrition.

 

Author: Dr. Frank Mörsberger