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2024 Food Safety Notifications
New GB MRLs for ethofumesate amending the GB MRL Statutory Register
New GB MRLs for fosetyl-AI amending the GB MRL Statutory Register
Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the Amendment to the
Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (final rule)
Expanding target livestock of feed with Muramidase
Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the Standards for Pesticide
Residue Limits in Foods
Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the Draft Sanitation Standard
for Contaminants and Toxins in Food
Receipt of a Pesticide Petition Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities
(February 2024). Notice of filing of petition and request for comment
Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Food Enzymes to Enable the Use of Glucose Oxidase
from Saccharomyces cerevisiae LALL-GO in Bread, Flour, Whole Wheat Flour and Unstandardized
Bakery Products
Notice of Modification to the List of Permitted Food Enzymes to Authorize the Use of Chymosin B
from Trichoderma reesei GICC03546 in Sour Cream and Various Cheeses
Draft Commission Delegated Regulation amending Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 of the European
Parliament and of the Council on novel foods as regards the definition of 'engineered nanomaterials'
(Text with EEA relevance)
Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the Maximum residue levels
for bifenazate in or on certain products
Draft Food Safety (Food Recall) Regulations, 2023
Draft Food Safety (Sample Collection, Testing, and Analysis) Regulations, 2023
Draft MOPH Notification (No …), B.E..., entitled "Extraction solvent used in food production"
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1023 of 8 April 2024 amending Implementing
Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 as regards the conditions of use of the novel food lactitol
(Text with EEA relevance)
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1026 of 8 April 2024 amending Implementing
Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 as regards the specifications of the novel food astaxanthin-rich oleoresin
from Haematococcus pluvialis algae (Text with EEA relevance)
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1027 of 8 April 2024 amending Implementing
Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 as regards the specifications of the novel food galacto-oligosaccharide
(Text with EEA relevance)
Draft copy of The Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) (England) Regulations 2024
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/997 of 3 April 2024 concerning the authorisation of
L-valine produced by Corynebacterium glutamicum CGMCC 18932 as a feed additive for all animal
species (Text with EEA relevance)
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1055 of 10 April 2024 concerning the authorisation
of iron(II) – betaine complex as a feed additive for all animal species (Text with EEA relevance)
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1056 of 10 April 2024 concerning the authorisation
of riboflavin 5'-phosphate monosodium salt (vitamin B2), produced by Bacillus subtilis KCCM 10445,
as a feed additive for all animal
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1068 of 12 April 2024 concerning the authorisation
of a preparation of rosemary extract as a feed additive for cats and dogs
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1070 of 12 April 2024 concerning the renewal of the
authorisation of a preparation of 25-hydroxycholecalciferol produced by Saccharomyces cerevisiae
CBS 146008 for chickens for fattening, turkeys for fattening, other poultry and pigs and the
authorisation of that preparation for ruminants and repealing Commission Regulation (EC)
No 887/2009
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1070 of 12 April 2024 concerning the renewal of the
authorisation of a preparation of 25-hydroxycholecalciferol produced by Saccharomyces cerevisiae
CBS 146008 for chickens for fattening, turkeys for fattening, other poultry and pigs and the
authorisation of that preparation for ruminants and repealing Commission Regulation (EC)
No 887/2009
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1104 of 17 April 2024 concerning the authorisation
of a preparation of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum DSM 11520 as a feed additive for horses, dogs, cats
and rabbits
Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the United Kingdom Border
Target Operating Model – Implementation of the April Milestone
Draft Commission Regulation amending Regulation (EU) No 10/2011 on plastic materials and articles
intended to come into contact with food and amending Regulation (EC) No 2023/2006 on good
manufacturing practice for materials and articles intended to come into contact with food as regards
recycled plastic and other matters related to quality control and manufacturing of plastic materials
and articles intended to come into contact with food (Text with EEA relevance)
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/764 of 29 February 2024 concerning the
authorisation of a preparation of Bacillus subtilis CNCM I-4606, CNCM I-5043 and CM I-4607 and
Lactococcus lactis CNCM I-4609 as a feed additive for all animal species (Text with EEA relevance)
Triclopyr; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule.
Receipt of a Pesticide Petition Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities
(January 2024).
Corrigendum: Methoxyfenozide; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/267 of 8 February 2023 authorising the placing on
the market of dried nuts of Canarium ovatum Engl. as a traditional food from a third country and
amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 (Text with EEA relevance)
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1581 of 1 August 2023 amending Implementing
Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 as regards the conditions of use of the novel food 'astaxanthin-rich
oleoresin from Haematococcus pluvialis algae' (Text with EEA relevance)
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/937 of 10 May 2023 correcting Implementing
Regulation (EU) 2017/2470 as regards the inclusion of 'Phosphated distarch phosphate produced
from wheat starch' in the Union list of novel foods (Text with EEA relevance)
Draft Commission Regulation (EU) amending Regulation (EU) 2023/915 as regards maximum levels of
nickel in certain foodstuffs (Text with EEA relevance)
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2646 of 28 November 2023 concerning the
authorisation of a preparation of Lentilactobacillus buchneri DSM 32650 as a feed additive for all
animal species (Text with EEA relevance)
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2644 of 28 November 2023 concerning the
authorisation of lactic acid produced by Weizmannia coagulans DSM 32789 as a feed additive for all
animal species except all aquatic animals and ruminants without a functional rumen
(Text with EEA relevance)
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2632 of 27 November 2023 concerning the
authorisation of disodium 5'-inosinate produced by fermentation with Corynebacterium stationis
KCCM 80235 as a feed additive for all animal species (Text with EEA relevance)
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2583 of 20 November 2023 concerning the
authorisation of L-isoleucine produced by Corynebacterium glutamicum KCCM 80185 as a feed
additive for all animal species (Text with EEA relevance)
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/251 of 16 January 2024 concerning the renewal of
the authorisation of the preparations of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum CNCM I-3235,
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum DSM 11672/CNCM I-3736, Pediococcus acidilactici CNCM I-3237,
Pediococcus acidilactici DSM 11673/CNCM I-4622, Pediococcus pentosaceus NCIMB 12455,
Acidipropionibacterium acidipropionici CNCM I-4661, Lentilactobacillus buchneri NCIMB
40788/CNCM I-4323 and Lentilactobacillus hilgardii CNCM I-4785 and Lentilactobacillus buchneri
CNCM I-4323/NCIMB 40788 as feed additives for all animal species, amending Implementing
Regulations (EU) No 1065/2012, (EU) No 1119/2012, (EU) No 1113/2013 and (EU) No 304/2014 and
repealing Implementing Regulations (EU) No 990/2012 and (EU) 2019/764 (Text with EEA relevance)
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/261 of 17 January 2024 concerning the
authorisation of black pepper essential oil and black pepper oleoresin from Piper nigrum L. as feed
additives for all animal species and black pepper supercritical extract from Piper nigrum L. as a feed
additive for cats and dogs (Text with EEA relevance)
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/265 of 17 January 2024 concerning the
authorisation of zinc(II)– betaine complex as a feed additive for all animal species except aquatic
animals farmed in marine aquaculture systems (Text with EEA relevance)
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2846 of 20 December 2023 concerning the
authorisation of red quebracho extract from Schinopsis balansae Engl. or Schinopsis lorentzii (Griseb.)
Engl. as a feed additive for all animal species (Text with EEA relevance)
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/260 of 12 January 2024 concerning the
authorisation of cumin essential oil from Cuminum cyminum L., sweet fennel tincture from
Foeniculum vulgare Mill. ssp. Vulgare var. dulce, dong quai tincture from Angelica sinensis (Oliv.)
Diels, parsley tincture from Petroselinum crispum (Mill.) Fuss, star anise tincture from Illicium verum
Hook f., asafoetida essential oil from Ferula-assa-foetida L., dill herb essential oil from Anethum
graveolens L. and dill tincture from Anethum graveolens L. as feed additives for certain animal
species (Text with EEA relevance)
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/252 of 16 January 2024 concerning the renewal of
the authorisation of a preparation of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum DSM 23375 as a feed additive for
all animal species and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1065/2012
(Text with EEA relevance)
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/220 of 12 January 2024 concerning the renewal of
the authorisation of a preparation of Pediococcus pentosaceus NCIMB 30168 as a feed additive for all
animal species and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1119/2012 (Text with EEA relevance)
Animal Production Standards - Saudi Good Agricultural Practices
Receipt of a Pesticide Petition Filed for Residues of Pesticide Chemicals in or on Various Commodities
(December 2023). Notice of filing of petition and request for comment
Chlorpyrifos; Reinstatement of Tolerances. Final Rule
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/285 of 17 January 2024 concerning the authorisation
of taiga root tincture from Eleutherococcus senticosus (Rupr. & Maxim.) Maxim as a feed additive for
dogs, cats and horses
Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Cloquintocet-mexyl (PMRL2024-03)
Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Pyroxsulam (PMRL2024-02)
Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the DEAS 286-1:2021, Cut
flowers and cut foliage — Part 1: Fresh cut flowers — Specification, Second Edition
Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the DEAS 332:2021, Fresh
chilli peppers — Specification, Second Edition
Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the DEAS 47:2021, Fresh
papaya (pawpaw) — Specification, Second Edition
Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the DEAS 56:2021, Fresh
mushrooms — Specification, Second Edition
Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the DEAS 330:2021, Citrus
fruits — Specification, Second Edition
Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the DUS DEAS 1063:2021,
Dried meat - Specification, First Edition
Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the DUS DEAS 84-3:2021,
Meat grades and meat cuts ― Specification — Part 3: Pork, First Edition
Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the DUS DEAS 84-2:2021,
Meat grades and meat cuts - Specification - Part 2: Ovine, First Edition
Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the DUS DEAS 741:2021,
Cassava wheat composite flour — Specification, First Edition
Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the DUS DEAS 1041:2021,
Dried cassava leaves — Specification, First Edition
Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the DUS DEAS 1040, Cassava
pellets — Specification, First Edition
Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the DUS DEAS 742, Food
grade cassava starch — Specification, First Edition
Saflufenacil; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule
Linuron; Pesticide Tolerances. Final Rule
Corrigendum: Temporary increase of official controls and emergency measures governing the entry
into the Union of certain goods from certain third countries
Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the Maximum residue levels
for desmedipham, etridiazole, flurtamone, profoxydim, difenacoum and potassium permanganate in
or on certain products
Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the Maximum residue levels
for indoxacarb in or on certain products
NEU652/A1-EU-Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the Maximum residue levels for haloxyfop in or on certain products
Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the Maximum residue levels
for diethofencarb, fenoxycarb, flutriafol and pencycuron in or on certain products
Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the Classification of the
substance rafoxanide with respect to its maximum residue limit in foodstuffs of animal origin
Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the Classification of the
substance ketoprofen with respect to its maximum residue limit in foodstuffs of animal origin
Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the Maximum residue levels
for oxamyl in or on certain products
AFDC 26 (1844) DTZS, Lettuces and endives – Specification, First Edition
AFDC 26 (2447) DTZS, Cooking banana - Specification, First Edition
Implementation of the interim per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances standard for municipal biosolids
imported or sold in Canada as fertilizers
Draft Food (Amendment) Regulations 2024
Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the Amendment to the
Specifications and Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (final rule)
Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the Specifications and
Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural
chemical residue standards, final rule)
Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the Specifications and
Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural
chemical residue standards, final rule)
Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the Specifications and
Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural
chemical residue standards, final rule)
Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the Specifications and
Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural
chemical residue standards, final rule)
Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the Specifications and
Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural
chemical residue standards, final rule)
Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the Specifications and
Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural
chemical residue standards, final rule)
Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the Specifications and
Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural
chemical residue standards, final rule)
Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the Specifications and
Standards for Foods, Food Additives, Etc. under the Food Sanitation Act (Revision of agricultural
chemical residue standards, final rule)
Corrigendum: DEAS 44:2023, Milled maize (corn) products — Specification, Fifth Edition
DEAS 44: 2023, Milled maize (corn) products — Specification, Fifth Edition
New GB MRLs following on from CCPR 53 (2022) amending the GB MRL Statutory Register
New GB MRLs for azoxystrobin amending the GB MRL Statutory Register
DARS 1348:2023, Amaranth flour — Specification, First edition
Draft Standards for Pesticide Residue Limits in Foods
Draft Commission Regulation amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the
European Parliament and of the Council as regards maximum residue levels for cyproconazole and
spirodiclofen in or on certain products (Text with EEA relevance)
DUS DARS 939: 2023, Feed maize — Specification, First Edition
DUS DARS 1825-1:2023, Hay as animal feed Part 1: Rhodes and Natural Grass Hay - Specification, First
Edition
DUS DARS 1825-2: 2023, Hay as animal feed Part 2: Alfalfa (Lucerne) hay - Specification, First Edition
DUS DARS 1830: 2023, Compounded goat and sheep feed - Specification, First Edition
DUS DARS 1838:2023, Fish meal as animal feed — Specification, First Edition
DUS DARS 1844: 2023, Dried insect products for compounded animal feeds — Specification, First
Edition
DEAS 44:2023, Milled maize (corn) products — Specification, Fifth Edition
DARS 1349:2023, Amaranth grains – Specification, First edition
DARS 1351-2023, Teff Grain – Specification, First Edition
DARS 1350:2023, Teff flour — Specification, First edition
Notification of adoption, publication or entry into force of regulation of the Draft Standard for Foods
Treated with Ionising Radiation
Proposed Maximum Residue Limit: Tolpyralate (PMRL2024-01)
DARS 1073:2023, Cheese — Specification
DARS 1096:2023, Milk Powders and Cream Powder — Specification
DARS 1095:2023, Evaporated Milks — Specification
DARS 1080:2023, Processed Cheese — Specification
DARS 1079:2023, Cheeses in Brine — Specification
DARS 1078:2023, Group Standard for un-ripened cheese including fresh cheese — Specification
DARS 1076:2023, Extra hard grating cheeses — Specification
DARS 1072:2023, Blend of Skimmed Milk and Vegetable Fat in Powdered form — Specification
DEAS 1187: 2023, Edible offal — Specification, First edition
DEAS 1190:2023, Handling, storage and transport of slaughterhouse by-products — Guidelines, First
edition
DEAS 1188: 2023, Edible natural casings— Specification, First edition
DEAS 1189:2023, Marinated meat — Specification, First edition
DDEAS 954: 2023, Meat sausages — Specification, Second edition
DEAS 1186: 2023, Edible insects — Specification, First edition
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2782 of 14 December 2023 laying down the
methods of sampling and analysis for the control of the levels of mycotoxins in food and repealing
Regulation (EC) No 401/2006 (Text with EEA relevance)