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Commission Directive 2001/22/EC laying down the sampling methods and the methods of analysis for the official control of the levels of lead, cadmium, mercury and 3-MCPD in foodstuffs.

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Abstract
Member States must take all necessary measures to ensure that the sampling intended for the official control of the levels of lead, cadmium, mercury and 3-MCPD in foodstuffs is carried out in compliance with the methods described in Annex I hereto. Additionally, Annex II establishes the criteria to be followed in the sample preparation and analyses used for the official control of the levels of lead, cadmium, mercury and 3-MCPD in foodstuffs.
Date of text
Entry into force notes
This Directive came into force on 5 April 2001.
Repealed
Yes
Serial Imprint
Official Journal L 77, 16 March 2001, pp. 14-21.
Source language

English

Legislation status
repealed
Legislation Amendment
No
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