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Publication of Regulation (EU) 2024/1003 on the reduction of maximum levels for 3-MCPD (sum) in foods for infants and young children

09/04/2024
Recommendations & Consumer protection, Laws & Directives (Food/Feed)

Regulation (EU) 2024/1003 of 4 April 2024 amending Regulation (EU) 2023/915 as regards the maximum levels for the sum of 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD) and 3-MCPD fatty acid esters in infant formulae, follow-on formulae and foods for special medical purposes for infants and young children and in foods for young children has been published.

The following maximum quantities were reduced:

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

Regulation (EU) 2024/1003 enters into force on 25 April 2024 and applies from 1 January 2025.

The entire ordinance can be viewed here: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/DE/TXT/?uri=OJ:L_202401003

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