New furan limits in baby and young child foods made from cereals
30 Jul 2026Effective: 29 Jul 202695 views
Who is affected:
Manufacturers and distributors of infant and baby foods based on cereals
Summary
The EU sets maximum limits for furan and methylfurans in cereals for infants and young children. These substances can form during thermal processing of food.
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Regulation (EU) 2026/1890 amends Regulation (EU) 2023/915 by establishing maximum limits for the sum of furan, 2-methylfuran and 3-methylfuran in cereal-based foods intended for infants and young children, as well as in infant foods. These substances are generated during heating processes and may pose a toxicological r…
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OJ:L_202601890: Reglamento (UE) 2026/1890 de la Comisión, de 29 de julio de 2026, por el que se modifica el Reglamento (UE) 2023/915 en lo que respecta a los límites máximos para la suma de furano, 2-metilfurano y 3-metilfurano en los alimentos elaborados a base de cereales para lactantes y niños de corta edad y en los alimentos infantiles
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