Commission Regulation (EC) No. 1822/2005 amending Regulation (EC) No. 466/2001 as regards nitrate in certain vegetables.

Certain amendments are hereby laid down to Commission Regulation (EC) No. 466/2001 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs. On the one hand, article 3 is deleted; on the other hand, articles 3a and 3b are added. According to these new provisions, Member States shall monitor nitrate levels in vegetables containing significant levels, in particular green leafy vegetables, and communicate the results to the Commission each year. Section 1 of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No. 466/2001 is replaced by the table laid down in the Annex to this Regulation.