Decree implementing Directive 2002/66/EC and amending Decree of the Ministry of Health of 19 May 2000 fixing maximum levels for active substances of phitosanitary products on foodstuffs.

The present Directive has been adopted in implementation of Directive 2002/66/EC which has modified certain Community Directives relating to the fixing of maximum levels for pesticide residues in and on certain foodstuffs. Firstly, article 1 of the Decree defines the application scope. The Decree establishes maximum residue levels (MRLs) for active substances of phytosanitary products in and on: (a) the plant products, including fruit and vegetables, referred to in Part A of Annex 1 to Decree of 19 May 2000; (b) the cereals specified in Part B of Annex 1 to Decree of 19 May 2000; (c) other plant products, as defined in Part C of Annex 1 to Decree of 19 May 2000; (d) the products of animal origin listed out in Part D of Annex 1 to Decree of 19 May 2000. The MRLs are fixed in Annex 1 to this Decree, which amends Annex 2 to Decree of 19 May 2000. As regards products of animal origin, the MRLs to be applied are those laid down in Annex 2 hereto, which amends Annex 3 to Decree of 19 May 2000.