Latest updates on Ethylene Oxide regulations in the EU market

On August 11, 2022, the EU issued regulation number (EU)2022/1396 amending the MRL regulation of Ethylene oxide (EO) in food additives.

According to regulation (EU) No 231/2012, EO cannot be used for sterilization purposes in food additives. The MRL was established based on a quantification threshold of 0.2 mg/kg. However, recently, the EU alert system (RASFF) has made quite a few announcements regarding the detection of EO in some foods and especially in some food additives. In order to avoid risks and ensure a level of health protection for consumers, the EU has introduced amendments: EO residues (including free EO and 2-chloro-ethanol) in food additives should not be exceeded 0.1 mg/kg.

To view full information about this new regulation, please visit the following link: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32022R1396&qid=1663905783897&from=en

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