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Division D.2 Method of sampling for groundnuts (peanuts), other oilseeds, apricot kernels and tree nutsF1

United Kingdom

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This method of sampling is of application for the official control of the maximum levels established for aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in groundnuts (peanuts), other oilseeds, apricot kernels and tree nuts. F2This method of sampling is of also of application for the official control of the maximum levels established for ochratoxin A, aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in spices with a relatively large particle size (particle size comparable with peanuts or larger e.g. nutmeg).

  1. D.2.1Weight of the incremental sample
  2. D.2.2General survey of the method of sampling for groundnuts (peanuts), other oilseeds, apricot kernels and tree nuts
  3. D.2.3Method of sampling for groundnuts (peanuts), other oilseeds, apricot kernels and tree nuts (lots ≥ 15 tonnes)
  4. D.2.4Method of sampling for groundnuts (peanuts), other oilseeds, apricot kernels and tree nuts (lots < 15 tonnes)
  5. D.2.5Method of sampling for derived products, with the exception of vegetable oil, and compound foods
  6. D.2.6Sampling at retail stage
  7. D.2.7Specific method of sampling for groundnuts (peanuts), other oilseeds, apricot kernels, tree nuts and derived products traded in vacuum packs
  8. D.2.8Acceptance of a lot or sublot

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Substituted by Commission Regulation (EU) No 178/2010 of 2 March 2010 amending Regulation (EC) No 401/2006 as regards groundnuts (peanuts), other oilseeds, tree nuts, apricot kernels, liquorice and vegetable oil (Text with EEA relevance).

F2

Inserted by Commission Regulation (EU) No 519/2014 of 16 May 2014 amending Regulation (EC) No 401/2006 as regards methods of sampling of large lots, spices and food supplements, performance criteria for T-2, HT-2 toxin and citrinin and screening methods of analysis (Text with EEA relevance).

Notes on Annex I

Footnotes

f1

A guidance document for competent authorities for the control of compliance with EU legislation on aflatoxins is available at http://europa.eu.int/comm/food/food/chemicalsafety/contaminants/aflatoxin_guidance_en.pdf. The guidance document provides additional practical information but the information contained in the guidance document is subordinate to the provisions in this Regulation.