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Division J METHOD OF SAMPLING FOR BABY FOODS AND PROCESSED CEREAL BASED FOODS FOR INFANTS AND YOUNG CHILDREN

United Kingdom

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This method of sampling is of application for the official control of the maximum levels established:

  • for aflatoxins, ochratoxin A and Fusarium-toxins in baby foods and processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children,

  • for aflatoxins and ochratoxin A in dietary foods for special medical purposes (other than milk and milk products) intended specifically for infants and

  • for patulin in baby foods other than processed cereal based foods for infants and young children. For the control of the maximum levels established for patulin in apple juice and solid apple products for infants and young children the method of sampling as described under part I of Annex I shall apply.

  1. J.1Method of sampling
  2. J.2Sampling at retail stage
  3. J.3Acceptance of a lot or sublot

Notes on Annex I

Footnotes

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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.