# The Extraction Solvents in Food Regulations 1993, Schedule 3: Maximum residues of extraction solvent permitted in foods due to the use in those foods of food consisting of flavourings prepared from natural flavouring materials by using those extraction solvents.


Column 1
Column 2
Extraction solvent
Maximum residue
Diethyl ether
2 mg/kg
Hexane
1 mg/kg
Methyl acetate
1 mg/kg
Butan-1-ol
1 mg/kg
Butan-2-ol
1 mg/kg
Ethylmethylketone
1 mg/kg
Dichloromethane
0.02 mg/kg
Methyl-propan-1-ol
1 mg/kg
Propan-1-ol
1 mg/kg

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1993/1658/schedule/3 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/extraction-solvents-in-food-regulations-1993/schedule-3
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