Lowering of maximum levels for deoxynivalenol (DON) planned

Plans to lower the RHM for deoxynivalenol (new)

Current

planned from 1.7.24

1.4.1 Unprocessed cereal grains
^{except products listed in 1.4.2 and 1.4.3 placed on the market for first-stage processing”}

1250 µg/kg

1000 µg/kg

1.4.2 Unprocessed durum wheat grains and

unprocessed maize grains

^{Except unprocessed maize grains for which it is evident e.g. through labelling or, destination, that they are intended for use in a wet milling process only (starch production). The maximum level applies to unprocessed durum wheat grains and unprocessed maize grains placed on the market for first-stage processing}

1750 µg/kg

1500 µg/kg

1.4.3 Unprocessed oat grains with husk

1750 µg/kg

1750 µg/kg

1.4.4 Cereals placed on the market for the final

consumer, maize for popping and popcorn

^{except rice}

750 µg/kg

750 µg/kg

1.4.5 Milling products of cereals
^{with the exception of products listed in 1.4.6}

750 µg/kg

600 µg/kg

1.4.6 Milling products of maize

1.4.6.1 Milling products of maize placed on the market for the final consumer

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750 µg/kg

1.4.6.2 Milling products of maize not placed on the market for the final consumer

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1000 µg/kg

1.4.6.3 Pre-cooked polenta ready to eat

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250 µg/kg

1.4.7 Bakery wares, cereal snacks and breakfast cereals
Except rice products. Including small bakery wares.

500 µg/kg

400 µg/kg

1.4.8 Pasta

^{Pasta means pasta (dry) with a water content of approximately 12 %}

750 µg/kg

600 µg/kg

1.4.9 Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children
^{Except rice products. The maximum level applies to the dry matter of the product as placed on the market.}

200 µg/kg

150 µg/kg

1.4.10 Food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children
^{Except rice products. The maximum level applies to the dry matter of the product as placed on the market.}

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150 µg/kg