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Division E METHOD OF SAMPLING FOR SPICES

United Kingdom

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F1This method of sampling is of application for the official control of the maximum levels established for ochratoxin A, aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in spices except in cases of spices with a relatively large particle size (heterogeneous distribution of mycotoxin contamination).

  1. E.1Weight of the incremental sample
  2. E.2General survey of the method of sampling for spices
  3. E.3Method of sampling for spices (lots ≥ 15 tonnes)
  4. E.4Method of sampling for spices (lots < 15 tonnes)
  5. E.5Sampling at retail stage
  6. E.6Specific method of sampling for spices traded in vacuum packs
  7. E.7Acceptance of a lot or sublot

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Substituted 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.