Regulatory watch

27 August 2020

DGCCRF survey on gluten-free products

The DGCCRF conducted a survey to verify the absence of gluten and the correct use of the terms “gluten-free” or “low gluten” on products. People suffering […]
17 August 2020

Measurement Uncertainty and Compliance in Pesticide Analysis

Regulatory and Technical Reminder : Regulation N°396/2005 sets the MRLs (Maximum Residue Limits) for each pesticide-crop pair. If the products contain active substances whose levels exceed […]
28 July 2020

Publication of Regulation (EU) N°2020/1085 concerning MRLs Chlorpyrifos and Chlorpyrifos-methyl

Regulation (EU) 2020/1085 and its corrigendum on Maximum Residue Limits for Chlorpyrifos and Chlorpyrifos-methyl has just been published in the OJEU. As a reminder, Regulations (EU) […]
20 July 2020

ANSES opinion on membrane processes for swimming pool water

On July 3, 2020, the ANSES published a notice concerning the use of membrane processes used for the filtration of swimming pool water. There are two […]
3 July 2020

Evaluation of genetically modified maize MZIR098

EFSA has put out for consultation its opinion on genetically modified maize MZIR098 intended for food and feed use under Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 on GMOs. […]
25 June 2020

Publication EU Regulation 2020/856 – Amendments to MRLs

The European Commission has just published a new Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 on maximum residue levels for certain residues. Regulation (EU) 2020/856 amends MRLs […]
19 June 2020

Publication EU Regulations 2020/785 and 2020/770 – Amendments to MRLs

Two new Regulations amending Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 on maximum levels for some residues have been published in the OJEU. Regulation (EU) 2020/770 amends MRLs for […]
10 June 2020

Publication of Regulation (EU) 2020/741 on requirements for water reuse

Regulation (EU) 2020/741 on minimum requirements for water reuse has just been published on 5 June 2020 in the Official Journal of the European Union. This […]
9 June 2020

Publication of Regulation (EU) N°2020/749 on chlorates

Regulation (EU) 2020/749 on maximum residue levels for chlorate has just been published in the OJEU. Chlorates are banned in the EU and all authorizations for […]