{
  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2009-152/annex-V/division-B/chapter-I/division-2/division-2.1",
  "json_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2009-152/annex-V/division-B/chapter-I/division-2/division-2.1.json",
  "legislation": "eur/2009/152",
  "legislation_title": "Commission Regulation (EC) No 152/2009 of 27 January 2009 laying down the methods of sampling and analysis for the official control of feed (Text with EEA relevance)",
  "legislation_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2009-152",
  "path": "annex/V/division/B/chapter/I/division/2/division/2.1",
  "kind": "division",
  "number": "2.1",
  "heading": "As regards non-dioxin-like PCBs",
  "text": "The lot or sublot complies with the maximum level if the analytical result for the sum of PCB 28, PCB 52, PCB 101, PCB 138, PCB 153 and PCB 180 (hereafter referred to as non-dioxin-like PCBs) does not exceed the maximum level laid down by the CMU Regulations, taking into account the expanded measurement uncertainty. The lot or sublot does not comply with the maximum level as laid down by the CMU Regulations, if the mean of two upper-bound analytical results obtained from duplicate analysis, taking into account the expanded measurement uncertainty, exceeds the maximum level beyond reasonable doubt, i.e. the analysed concentration after deduction of the expanded measurement uncertainty is used to assess compliance.\nThe expanded measurement uncertainty is calculated using a coverage factor of 2 which gives a level of confidence of approximately 95 %. A lot or sublot is non-compliant if the mean of the measured values minus the expanded uncertainty of the mean is above the maximum level.\nThe rules, mentioned in the paragraphs above under this point, shall apply for the analytical result obtained on the sample for official control. In case of analysis for defence or reference purposes, enactments other than EU-derived domestic legislation apply.",
  "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
  "status": null,
  "version": "current",
  "annotations": [
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F1",
      "text": "Substituted by Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/771 of 3 May 2017 amending Regulation (EC) No 152/2009 as regards the methods for the determination of the levels of dioxins and polychlorinated biphenyls (Text with EEA relevance)."
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F2",
      "text": "Words in Annex 5 Pt. B Ch. 1 point 2.1 substituted (31.12.2022) by The Food and Feed (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1351), regs. 1(1), 16(6)(a)(ii)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F3",
      "text": "Words in Annex 5 Pt. B Ch. 1 point 2.1 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Feed (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/654), regs. 1, 89(a)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)"
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f1",
      "text": "The principles described in the ‘ Guidance Document on Measurement Uncertainty for Laboratories performing PCDD/F and PCB Analysis using Isotope Dilution Mass Spectrometry ’ (http://ec.europa.eu/food/safety/animal-feed_en) shall be followed when applicable."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f2",
      "text": "The concept of ‘ upper-bound ’ requires using the limit of quantification for the contribution of each non-quantified congener. The concept of ‘ lower-bound ’ requires using zero for the contribution of each non-quantified congener. The concept of ‘ medium-bound ’ requires using half of the limit of quantification calculating the contribution of each non-quantified congener."
    },
    {
      "type": "footnote",
      "label": "f3",
      "text": "Duplicate analysis: Separate analysis of the analytes of interest using a second aliquot of the same homogenized sample. In general, the requirements for duplicate analysis as provided for in Annex II, Chapter C, point 3 apply. However, for methods with the use of 13 C-labelled internal standard for the relevant analytes, the duplicate analysis is only necessary if the result of the first determination is not compliant. The duplicate analysis is necessary to exclude the possibility of internal cross-contamination or an accidental mix-up of samples. In case the analysis is performed in the course of a contamination incident, confirmation by duplicate analysis may be omitted in case the samples selected for analysis are through traceability linked to the contamination incident and the level found is significantly above the maximum level."
    }
  ],
  "outstanding_effects": [],
  "provenance": {
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    "source_url": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2009/152/annex/V/division/B/chapter/I/division/2/division/2.1",
    "retrieved_at": "2026-11-01T14:51:38.610873+00:00"
  },
  "licence": "Open Government Licence v3.0",
  "licence_url": "https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/",
  "attribution": "Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives."
}