New EU maximum residue limits for natural substances in food
01 Apr 2026Effective: 20 Apr 2026131 views
Who is affected:
Farmers, agri-food industry, food importers and exporters in the EU
Summary
The EU updates the permitted residue limits for five natural substances used in organic farming in certain foods. It affects food producers and distributors across Europe.
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The Regulation amends Annex IV of Regulation EC 396/2005, which governs maximum residue limits for pesticides in food. Five new substances of natural origin are incorporated: processed shallot, Willaertia magna lysate, magnesium hydroxide E 528, sainfoin in dehydrated pellets, and grape seed extract. By being included …
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CELEX:32026R0752: Reglamento (UE) 2026/752 de la Comisión, de 31 de marzo de 2026, por el que se modifica el anexo IV del Reglamento (CE) n.o 396/2005 del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo en lo que respecta a los límites máximos de residuos de Allium fistulosum transformada, lisado de Willaertia magna, hidróxido de magnesio E 528, Onobrychis viciifolia (esparceta) en forma de pélets deshidratados y extracto de pepita de Vitis vinifera L. (extracto de pepita de uva) en determinados productos
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