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Division 3 Results exceeding action thresholds as laid down in the CMU RegulationsF1F2

United Kingdom

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Action thresholds serve as a tool for the selection of samples in those cases where it is necessary to identify a source of contamination and to take measures for its reduction or elimination. Screening methods shall establish the appropriate cut-off values for selection of those samples. Where significant efforts are necessary to identify a source and to reduce or eliminate the contamination, it is appropriate to confirm exceedance of the action thresholds by duplicate analysis using a confirmatory method and taking into account the expanded measurement uncertaintyf1.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

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).

F2

Words in Annex 5 Pt. B Ch. 1 point 3 heading substituted (31.12.2022) by The Food and Feed (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2022 (S.I. 2022/1351), regs. 1(1), 16(6)(a)(iv)

Footnotes

f1

Identical explanation and requirements for duplicate analysis for control of action thresholds as in footnote 2 above for maximum levels.