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| 13.6.2022 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | L 158/1 |
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13.6.2022

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 158/1

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COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING REGULATION (EU) 2022/913

of 30 May 2022

amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 on the temporary increase of official controls and emergency measures governing the entry into the Union of certain goods from certain third countries implementing Regulations (EU) 2017/625 and (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council

(Text with EEA relevance)

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety (1), and in particular Article 53(1), point (b)(ii), thereof,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2017/625 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 15 March 2017 on official controls and other official activities performed to ensure the application of food and feed law, rules on animal health and welfare, plant health and plant protection products, amending Regulations (EC) No 999/2001, (EC) No 396/2005, (EC) No 1069/2009, (EC) No 1107/2009, (EU) No 1151/2012, (EU) No 652/2014, (EU) 2016/429 and (EU) 2016/2031 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Regulations (EC) No 1/2005 and (EC) No 1099/2009 and Council Directives 98/58/EC, 1999/74/EC, 2007/43/EC, 2008/119/EC and 2008/120/EC, and repealing Regulations (EC) No 854/2004 and (EC) No 882/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council, Council Directives 89/608/EEC, 89/662/EEC, 90/425/EEC, 91/496/EEC, 96/23/EC, 96/93/EC and 97/78/EC and Council Decision 92/438/EEC (Official Controls Regulation) (2), and in particular Article 47(2), first subparagraph, point (b), and Article 54(4), first subparagraph, points (a) and (b), thereof,

Whereas:

| (1) | Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 (3) lays down rules on the temporary increase of official controls at the entry into the Union on certain food and feed of non-animal origin from certain third countries listed in Annex I to that Implementing Regulation, and on the imposition of special conditions governing the entry into the Union of certain consignments of food and feed from certain third countries due to the risk of contamination by mycotoxins, including aflatoxins, pesticide residues, pentachlorophenol and dioxins, and microbiological contamination, listed in Annex II to that Implementing Regulation. |
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(1)

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 (3) lays down rules on the temporary increase of official controls at the entry into the Union on certain food and feed of non-animal origin from certain third countries listed in Annex I to that Implementing Regulation, and on the imposition of special conditions governing the entry into the Union of certain consignments of food and feed from certain third countries due to the risk of contamination by mycotoxins, including aflatoxins, pesticide residues, pentachlorophenol and dioxins, and microbiological contamination, listed in Annex II to that Implementing Regulation.

| (2) | Article 12 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 provides that the lists set out in the Annexes to that Implementing Regulation are to be reviewed at regular intervals not exceeding six months, in order to take into account new information related to risks to human health and non-compliance with Union legislation, such as the data resulting from notifications received through the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (‘RASFF’) established by Regulation (EC) No 178/2002, as well as data and information concerning consignments and the results of the documentary, identity and physical checks communicated by the Member States to the Commission. |
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(2)

Article 12 of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 provides that the lists set out in the Annexes to that Implementing Regulation are to be reviewed at regular intervals not exceeding six months, in order to take into account new information related to risks to human health and non-compliance with Union legislation, such as the data resulting from notifications received through the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (‘RASFF’) established by Regulation (EC) No 178/2002, as well as data and information concerning consignments and the results of the documentary, identity and physical checks communicated by the Member States to the Commission.

| (3) | Recent notifications through the RASFF indicate the existence of a serious direct or indirect risk to human health deriving from some food or feed. Additionally, official controls performed by Member States on some food and feed of non-animal origin in the second semester of 2021 indicate that the lists set out in Annexes I and II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 should be amended in order to protect human health in the Union. |
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(3)

Recent notifications through the RASFF indicate the existence of a serious direct or indirect risk to human health deriving from some food or feed. Additionally, official controls performed by Member States on some food and feed of non-animal origin in the second semester of 2021 indicate that the lists set out in Annexes I and II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 should be amended in order to protect human health in the Union.

| (4) | Certain consignments of food and feed of non-animal origin are exempt from official controls in accordance with Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793, if they do not exceed 30 kg. Such consignments include trade samples, laboratory samples, display items and consignments intended for scientific purposes. In the light of experience with the application of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793, Member States have indicated that in certain cases such consignments exceed 30 kg. Since such consignments are not intended to be placed on the market, it is unnecessarily burdensome to perform official controls on such consignments. Therefore, the weight limit for exemption from official controls in accordance with Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 should be increased to 50 kg. In addition, where such consignments exceed 50 kg, Member States should be able to accept such consignments, provided the Member State of destination has issued an authorisation in advance and adequate control arrangements are in place to ensure that the consignments are not placed on the market. |
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(4)

Certain consignments of food and feed of non-animal origin are exempt from official controls in accordance with Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793, if they do not exceed 30 kg. Such consignments include trade samples, laboratory samples, display items and consignments intended for scientific purposes. In the light of experience with the application of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793, Member States have indicated that in certain cases such consignments exceed 30 kg. Since such consignments are not intended to be placed on the market, it is unnecessarily burdensome to perform official controls on such consignments. Therefore, the weight limit for exemption from official controls in accordance with Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 should be increased to 50 kg. In addition, where such consignments exceed 50 kg, Member States should be able to accept such consignments, provided the Member State of destination has issued an authorisation in advance and adequate control arrangements are in place to ensure that the consignments are not placed on the market.

| (5) | Consignments of food and feed which form part of passengers’ personal luggage and are intended for personal consumption or use, and non-commercial consignments of food or feed sent to natural persons, which are not intended to be placed on the market, are exempt from official controls in accordance with Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793, if they do not exceed 30 kg. Experience with the application of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 shows that the weight limit of 30 kg leads to the exclusion of a wide range of consignments from such controls. The weight limit of 30 kg also goes beyond standard baggage allowances in international passenger transport. In case of non-commercial consignments of 30 kg sent to natural persons, it is difficult to ensure by way of official controls that parts of such consignments are not placed on the market. Therefore, the weight limit for consignments which form part of passengers’ personal luggage, and for non-commercial consignments sent to natural persons should be reduced to a level that reflects more adequately the intended personal use of the consignments and the physical properties of the consignments. |
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(5)

Consignments of food and feed which form part of passengers’ personal luggage and are intended for personal consumption or use, and non-commercial consignments of food or feed sent to natural persons, which are not intended to be placed on the market, are exempt from official controls in accordance with Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793, if they do not exceed 30 kg. Experience with the application of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 shows that the weight limit of 30 kg leads to the exclusion of a wide range of consignments from such controls. The weight limit of 30 kg also goes beyond standard baggage allowances in international passenger transport. In case of non-commercial consignments of 30 kg sent to natural persons, it is difficult to ensure by way of official controls that parts of such consignments are not placed on the market. Therefore, the weight limit for consignments which form part of passengers’ personal luggage, and for non-commercial consignments sent to natural persons should be reduced to a level that reflects more adequately the intended personal use of the consignments and the physical properties of the consignments.

| (6) | Where exemptions from official controls at border control posts for certain goods are granted, conditions for these exemptions, such as adequate control arrangements, should be established to ensure that there are no unacceptable risks to human and animal health from the entry of such goods into the Union. |
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(6)

Where exemptions from official controls at border control posts for certain goods are granted, conditions for these exemptions, such as adequate control arrangements, should be established to ensure that there are no unacceptable risks to human and animal health from the entry of such goods into the Union.

| (7) | In relation to the term ‘consignment’, Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 provides several definitions, which leads to uncertainty and differences in application. Article 3, point (37), of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 already provides a definition of ‘consignment’. Therefore, for the purpose of clarity, the additional definitions of ‘consignment’ in Article 2(2) of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 should be deleted. |
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(7)

In relation to the term ‘consignment’, Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 provides several definitions, which leads to uncertainty and differences in application. Article 3, point (37), of Regulation (EU) 2017/625 already provides a definition of ‘consignment’. Therefore, for the purpose of clarity, the additional definitions of ‘consignment’ in Article 2(2) of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 should be deleted.

| (8) | The Combined Nomenclature (‘CN’) codes 2008191340 and 2008199340 can only be used for mixtures containing almonds or pistachios but not for mixtures containing groundnuts. Since only mixtures containing groundnuts are likely to pose a risk of contamination by aflatoxins, these CN codes should be deleted for the entries for Argentina in Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 and for Egypt, Ghana, Gambia, India and Sudan in the table in point 1, of Annex II to that Implementing Regulation. |
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(8)

The Combined Nomenclature (‘CN’) codes 2008191340 and 2008199340 can only be used for mixtures containing almonds or pistachios but not for mixtures containing groundnuts. Since only mixtures containing groundnuts are likely to pose a risk of contamination by aflatoxins, these CN codes should be deleted for the entries for Argentina in Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 and for Egypt, Ghana, Gambia, India and Sudan in the table in point 1, of Annex II to that Implementing Regulation.

| (9) | In relation to consignments of oranges from Egypt, data from RASFF notifications and information regarding official controls performed by Member States indicate the emergence of new risks to human health, due to a possible contamination by pesticide residues. It is therefore necessary to require an increased level of official controls on entries of those commodities from Egypt. Such commodities should therefore be included in Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793, with a frequency of identity and physical checks set at 20 % of consignments entering the Union. |
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(9)

In relation to consignments of oranges from Egypt, data from RASFF notifications and information regarding official controls performed by Member States indicate the emergence of new risks to human health, due to a possible contamination by pesticide residues. It is therefore necessary to require an increased level of official controls on entries of those commodities from Egypt. Such commodities should therefore be included in Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793, with a frequency of identity and physical checks set at 20 % of consignments entering the Union.

| (10) | In relation to consignments of hazelnuts from Georgia, a high frequency of non-compliance with the relevant requirements provided for in Union legislation with respect to contamination by aflatoxins was detected during official controls performed by Member States in accordance with Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793. It is therefore appropriate to increase the frequency of identity and physical checks to be performed on such consignments to 30 %. |
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(10)

In relation to consignments of hazelnuts from Georgia, a high frequency of non-compliance with the relevant requirements provided for in Union legislation with respect to contamination by aflatoxins was detected during official controls performed by Member States in accordance with Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793. It is therefore appropriate to increase the frequency of identity and physical checks to be performed on such consignments to 30 %.

| (11) | Palm oil from Ghana has been subject to an increased level of official controls due to the risk of contamination by Sudan dyes since April 2016. The official controls carried out on that commodity by the Member States show a persistent high rate of non-compliance since the establishment of the increased level of official controls. Those controls provide evidence that the entry of that commodity into the Union constitutes a serious risk for human health. |
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(11)

Palm oil from Ghana has been subject to an increased level of official controls due to the risk of contamination by Sudan dyes since April 2016. The official controls carried out on that commodity by the Member States show a persistent high rate of non-compliance since the establishment of the increased level of official controls. Those controls provide evidence that the entry of that commodity into the Union constitutes a serious risk for human health.

| (12) | It is therefore necessary, in addition to the increased level of official controls, to provide for special conditions in relation to the importation of palm oil from Ghana. In particular, all consignments of palm oil from Ghana should be accompanied by an official certificate stating that all the results of sampling and analyses show compliance with Union requirements. The results of sampling and analyses should be attached to that certificate. Therefore, the entry on palm oil from Ghana in Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 should be deleted and transferred to Annex II to that Implementing Regulation, with a frequency of identity and physical checks set at 50 % of consignments entering the Union. |
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(12)

It is therefore necessary, in addition to the increased level of official controls, to provide for special conditions in relation to the importation of palm oil from Ghana. In particular, all consignments of palm oil from Ghana should be accompanied by an official certificate stating that all the results of sampling and analyses show compliance with Union requirements. The results of sampling and analyses should be attached to that certificate. Therefore, the entry on palm oil from Ghana in Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 should be deleted and transferred to Annex II to that Implementing Regulation, with a frequency of identity and physical checks set at 50 % of consignments entering the Union.

| (13) | In relation to consignments of rice from India and Pakistan, the data resulting from notifications in the RASFF and information regarding official controls performed by Member States indicate the emergence of new risks to human health, due to a possible contamination by pesticide residues. It is therefore necessary to require an increased level of official controls on entries of this commodity from India and Pakistan. Such commodity should therefore be included in Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793, with a frequency of identity and physical checks set at 5 % of consignments entering the Union. |
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(13)

In relation to consignments of rice from India and Pakistan, the data resulting from notifications in the RASFF and information regarding official controls performed by Member States indicate the emergence of new risks to human health, due to a possible contamination by pesticide residues. It is therefore necessary to require an increased level of official controls on entries of this commodity from India and Pakistan. Such commodity should therefore be included in Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793, with a frequency of identity and physical checks set at 5 % of consignments entering the Union.

| (14) | The potential health risks arising from contamination of rice from India and Pakistan by aflatoxins and ochratoxine A is not limited to certain types of rice classified under CN code 1006 10 79. Therefore, to ensure efficient protection against potential health risks arising from contamination of rice from India and Pakistan by aflatoxins and ochratoxine A, the relevant CN code in Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 should be extended to cover all types of rice. Due to the extension of the CN code and the volumes traded, the administrative burden for Member States is expected to increase significantly. Therefore, the frequency of controls should be decreased to 5 % of consignments entering the Union, as such frequency will provide sufficient information for an assessment of risks associated with possible contamination of rice by aflatoxins and ochratoxine A. |
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(14)

The potential health risks arising from contamination of rice from India and Pakistan by aflatoxins and ochratoxine A is not limited to certain types of rice classified under CN code 1006 10 79. Therefore, to ensure efficient protection against potential health risks arising from contamination of rice from India and Pakistan by aflatoxins and ochratoxine A, the relevant CN code in Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 should be extended to cover all types of rice. Due to the extension of the CN code and the volumes traded, the administrative burden for Member States is expected to increase significantly. Therefore, the frequency of controls should be decreased to 5 % of consignments entering the Union, as such frequency will provide sufficient information for an assessment of risks associated with possible contamination of rice by aflatoxins and ochratoxine A.

| (15) | In relation to consignments of yardlong beans (Vigna unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis, Vigna unguiculata ssp. unguiculata) and guava (Psidium guajava) from India, the data resulting from notifications in the RASFF and information regarding official controls performed by Member States indicate the emergence of new risks to human health, due to a possible contamination by pesticide residues. It is therefore necessary to require an increased level of official controls on entries of those commodities from India. Such commodities should therefore be included in Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793, with a frequency of identity and physical checks set at 20 % of consignments entering the Union. |
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(15)

In relation to consignments of yardlong beans (Vigna unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis, Vigna unguiculata ssp. unguiculata) and guava (Psidium guajava) from India, the data resulting from notifications in the RASFF and information regarding official controls performed by Member States indicate the emergence of new risks to human health, due to a possible contamination by pesticide residues. It is therefore necessary to require an increased level of official controls on entries of those commodities from India. Such commodities should therefore be included in Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793, with a frequency of identity and physical checks set at 20 % of consignments entering the Union.

| (16) | Nutmeg from India, under CN codes 0908 11 00 and 0908 12 00, has been subject to an increased level of official controls due to the risk of contamination by aflatoxins since July 2019. The official controls carried out by the Member States and available information show improvements in compliance with the relevant requirements provided for in Union legislation. Those controls and that information provide evidence that the entry of this foodstuff into the Union no longer constitutes a serious risk to human health. Consequently, it is not necessary to continue to require that all consignments of nutmeg from India, under CN codes 0908 11 00 and 0908 12 00, are to be accompanied by an official certificate stating that all the results of sampling and analyses show compliance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 (4). At the same time, Member States should continue to carry out controls to ensure that the current level of compliance will be maintained. Therefore, the entry concerning nutmeg from India, under CN codes 0908 11 00 and 0908 12 00, in the table in point 1, of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 should be deleted and transferred to Annex I to that Implementing Regulation, with a frequency of identity and physical checks set at 30 % of consignments entering the Union. |
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(16)

Nutmeg from India, under CN codes 0908 11 00 and 0908 12 00, has been subject to an increased level of official controls due to the risk of contamination by aflatoxins since July 2019. The official controls carried out by the Member States and available information show improvements in compliance with the relevant requirements provided for in Union legislation. Those controls and that information provide evidence that the entry of this foodstuff into the Union no longer constitutes a serious risk to human health. Consequently, it is not necessary to continue to require that all consignments of nutmeg from India, under CN codes 0908 11 00 and 0908 12 00, are to be accompanied by an official certificate stating that all the results of sampling and analyses show compliance with Commission Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 (4). At the same time, Member States should continue to carry out controls to ensure that the current level of compliance will be maintained. Therefore, the entry concerning nutmeg from India, under CN codes 0908 11 00 and 0908 12 00, in the table in point 1, of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 should be deleted and transferred to Annex I to that Implementing Regulation, with a frequency of identity and physical checks set at 30 % of consignments entering the Union.

| (17) | In relation to consignments of peppers of the genus Capsicum (other than sweet) from Thailand, a high frequency of non-compliance with the relevant requirements provided for in Union legislation with respect to contamination by pesticide residues was detected during official controls performed by Member States in accordance with Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793. It is therefore appropriate to increase the frequency of identity and physical checks to be performed on such consignments to 30 % of consignments entering the Union. |
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(17)

In relation to consignments of peppers of the genus Capsicum (other than sweet) from Thailand, a high frequency of non-compliance with the relevant requirements provided for in Union legislation with respect to contamination by pesticide residues was detected during official controls performed by Member States in accordance with Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793. It is therefore appropriate to increase the frequency of identity and physical checks to be performed on such consignments to 30 % of consignments entering the Union.

| (18) | Several CN codes do not match the commodities referred to in certain entries in Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 and are therefore redundant. The following CN codes should be deleted in Annex I to that Implementing Regulation: CN code ex ex0807190070 in the entry on galia melon (C.melo var.reticulatus) from Honduras, CN code ex ex0709999025 in the entry on gotukola (Centella asiatica) from Sri Lanka and CN code 1211908610 in the entry on dried oregano from Turkey. |
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(18)

Several CN codes do not match the commodities referred to in certain entries in Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 and are therefore redundant. The following CN codes should be deleted in Annex I to that Implementing Regulation: CN code ex ex0807190070 in the entry on galia melon (C.melo var.reticulatus) from Honduras, CN code ex ex0709999025 in the entry on gotukola (Centella asiatica) from Sri Lanka and CN code 1211908610 in the entry on dried oregano from Turkey.

| (19) | To allow for a more precise identification of commodities subject to increased official controls, it is appropriate to specify the TARIC sub-division for CN code ex 0709 99 90 in the entry on drumsticks (Moringa oleifera) from India and for CN code ex 1211 90 86 in the entry on gotukola (Centella asiatica) from Sri Lanka in Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793. |
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(19)

To allow for a more precise identification of commodities subject to increased official controls, it is appropriate to specify the TARIC sub-division for CN code ex 0709 99 90 in the entry on drumsticks (Moringa oleifera) from India and for CN code ex 1211 90 86 in the entry on gotukola (Centella asiatica) from Sri Lanka in Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793.

| (20) | In relation to consignments of nutmeg from Indonesia, a high frequency of non-compliance with the relevant requirements provided for in Union legislation with respect to contamination by aflatoxins was detected during official controls performed by Member States in accordance with the table in point 1, of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793. It is therefore appropriate to increase the frequency of identity and physical checks to be performed on such consignments to 30 % of consignments entering the Union. |
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(20)

In relation to consignments of nutmeg from Indonesia, a high frequency of non-compliance with the relevant requirements provided for in Union legislation with respect to contamination by aflatoxins was detected during official controls performed by Member States in accordance with the table in point 1, of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793. It is therefore appropriate to increase the frequency of identity and physical checks to be performed on such consignments to 30 % of consignments entering the Union.

| (21) | The potential health risk from contamination by ethylene oxide affects mixtures of food additives containing locust bean gum or guar gum. Therefore, in the columns referring to ‘food and feed (intended use)’ and ‘CN code’ in the table in point 1, of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 in the entry related to India, the category ‘mixtures of food additives containing locust bean gum or guar gum’ and relevant CN codes for mixtures of food additives should be added. Equally, in the entries related to Malaysia and to Turkey, the category ‘mixtures of food additives containing locust bean gum’ and relevant CN codes for mixtures of food additives should be added. A frequency of identity and physical checks should be set at 20 % for such consignments entering the Union from India, Malaysia and Turkey. |
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(21)

The potential health risk from contamination by ethylene oxide affects mixtures of food additives containing locust bean gum or guar gum. Therefore, in the columns referring to ‘food and feed (intended use)’ and ‘CN code’ in the table in point 1, of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 in the entry related to India, the category ‘mixtures of food additives containing locust bean gum or guar gum’ and relevant CN codes for mixtures of food additives should be added. Equally, in the entries related to Malaysia and to Turkey, the category ‘mixtures of food additives containing locust bean gum’ and relevant CN codes for mixtures of food additives should be added. A frequency of identity and physical checks should be set at 20 % for such consignments entering the Union from India, Malaysia and Turkey.

| (22) | In relation to spices from India, CN code 0910 covers commodities in the form of roots, flowers and leaves, such as turmeric (curcuma) root. Taking into account that no contamination by ethylene oxide was detected during official controls performed by Member States in accordance with the table in point 1, of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793, such commodities can be excluded from increased official controls. Therefore, it is appropriate to indicate in Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 that only dried spices from India should be subject to official controls at border control posts, with a frequency of identity and physical checks set at 20 % of consignments entering the Union. |
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(22)

In relation to spices from India, CN code 0910 covers commodities in the form of roots, flowers and leaves, such as turmeric (curcuma) root. Taking into account that no contamination by ethylene oxide was detected during official controls performed by Member States in accordance with the table in point 1, of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793, such commodities can be excluded from increased official controls. Therefore, it is appropriate to indicate in Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 that only dried spices from India should be subject to official controls at border control posts, with a frequency of identity and physical checks set at 20 % of consignments entering the Union.

| (23) | In relation to instant noodles from South Korea and Vietnam, in order to ensure clarity concerning the type of noodles subject to increased controls, and to exclude from official controls other varieties of noodles, such as wheat noodles, egg noodles, vermicelli and other types of such products which cannot be classified as instant noodles and which are declared under the same CN code 1902 30 10, it is appropriate to provide clarifications in the columns referring to ‘food and feed (intended use)’, ‘CN code’ and ‘TARIC sub-division’ in the relevant entries in the table in point 1, of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793. |
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(23)

In relation to instant noodles from South Korea and Vietnam, in order to ensure clarity concerning the type of noodles subject to increased controls, and to exclude from official controls other varieties of noodles, such as wheat noodles, egg noodles, vermicelli and other types of such products which cannot be classified as instant noodles and which are declared under the same CN code 1902 30 10, it is appropriate to provide clarifications in the columns referring to ‘food and feed (intended use)’, ‘CN code’ and ‘TARIC sub-division’ in the relevant entries in the table in point 1, of Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793.

| (24) | In order to ensure consistency and clarity, it is appropriate to replace Annexes I and II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 in their entirety by the text set out in the Annex to this Regulation. |
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(24)

In order to ensure consistency and clarity, it is appropriate to replace Annexes I and II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 in their entirety by the text set out in the Annex to this Regulation.

| (25) | In order to allow entry into the Union of consignments which have already been dispatched from the country of origin or from another third country if that country is different from the country of origin, when this Regulation enters into force, and so as to take into account the possibility to know and comply with this Regulation, it is appropriate to provide for a transitional period for consignments of palm oil from Ghana, mixtures of food additives containing locust bean gum or guar gum from India and mixtures of food additives containing locust bean gum from Malaysia and Turkey, which are not accompanied by the results of sampling and analyses and an official certificate. At the same time, public health continues to be protected for such consignments of palm oil from Ghana, which remain subject to identity and physical checks at a frequency of 50 % of consignments entering the Union. |
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(25)

In order to allow entry into the Union of consignments which have already been dispatched from the country of origin or from another third country if that country is different from the country of origin, when this Regulation enters into force, and so as to take into account the possibility to know and comply with this Regulation, it is appropriate to provide for a transitional period for consignments of palm oil from Ghana, mixtures of food additives containing locust bean gum or guar gum from India and mixtures of food additives containing locust bean gum from Malaysia and Turkey, which are not accompanied by the results of sampling and analyses and an official certificate. At the same time, public health continues to be protected for such consignments of palm oil from Ghana, which remain subject to identity and physical checks at a frequency of 50 % of consignments entering the Union.

| (26) | Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 should therefore be amended accordingly. |
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(26)

Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 should therefore be amended accordingly.

| (27) | The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed, |
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(27)

The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Plants, Animals, Food and Feed,

HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION:

Article 1

Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 is amended as follows:

| 1. | in Article 1, paragraphs 3, 4 and 5 are replaced by the following:

  ‘3.   This Regulation shall not apply to the following categories of consignments of products, unless their net weight exceeds 5 kg of fresh products or 2 kg of other products:






  (a) | consignments which form part of passengers’ personal luggage and are intended for personal consumption or use; |
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1.

in Article 1, paragraphs 3, 4 and 5 are replaced by the following:

‘3.   This Regulation shall not apply to the following categories of consignments of products, unless their net weight exceeds 5 kg of fresh products or 2 kg of other products:

(a)

consignments which form part of passengers’ personal luggage and are intended for personal consumption or use;

| (b) | non-commercial consignments sent to natural persons, which are not intended to be placed on the market.
  This Regulation shall not apply to the following categories of consignments of products, unless their net weight exceeds 50 kg of fresh products or 10 kg of other products:






  (a) | consignments sent as trade samples, laboratory samples or as display items for exhibitions, which are not intended to be placed on the market; |
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(b)

non-commercial consignments sent to natural persons, which are not intended to be placed on the market.

This Regulation shall not apply to the following categories of consignments of products, unless their net weight exceeds 50 kg of fresh products or 10 kg of other products:

(a)

consignments sent as trade samples, laboratory samples or as display items for exhibitions, which are not intended to be placed on the market;

| (b) | consignments intended for scientific purposes. |
| --- | --- |

(b)

consignments intended for scientific purposes.

4.   This Regulation shall not apply to food and feed referred to in paragraph 1, points (a) and (b) on board means of transport operating internationally, which are not unloaded and are intended for consumption by the crew and passengers.

5.   In case of doubt on the intended use of the consignments of products referred to in paragraph 3, first subparagraph, the burden of proof lies with the owners of the personal luggage and with the recipients of the consignments, respectively.

6.   The competent authority may exempt from identity and physical checks, including sampling and laboratory analyses, in accordance with this Regulation consignments of food and feed of non-animal origin sent as trade samples, laboratory samples, display items for exhibitions and consignments of food and feed intended for scientific purposes, which exceed the weight limits provided for in paragraph 3, second subparagraph, and are not intended to be placed on the market, provided that:

| (a) | they are accompanied by an authorisation for introduction into the Union issued in advance by the competent authority of the Member State of destination and providing:






  (i) | the purpose for introduction into the Union; |
| --- | --- | --- |

(a)

they are accompanied by an authorisation for introduction into the Union issued in advance by the competent authority of the Member State of destination and providing:

(i)

the purpose for introduction into the Union;

| (ii) | the place of destination; |
| --- | --- |

(ii)

the place of destination;

| (iii) | guarantees that the consignments will not be placed on the market as food or feed; |
| --- | --- |

(iii)

guarantees that the consignments will not be placed on the market as food or feed;

| (b) | the operator presents the consignments at the border control post of entry into the Union; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the operator presents the consignments at the border control post of entry into the Union;

| (c) | the competent authority of the border control post of entry into the Union informs the competent authority of the Member State of destination, through the IMSOC, about the introduction of the consignments.’; |
| --- | --- |

(c)

the competent authority of the border control post of entry into the Union informs the competent authority of the Member State of destination, through the IMSOC, about the introduction of the consignments.’;

| 2. | in Article 2, paragraph 2 is deleted; |
| --- | --- |

2.

in Article 2, paragraph 2 is deleted;

| 3. | Article 14 is replaced by the following:

  ‘Article 14
  Transitional period
  Consignments of palm oil from Ghana, mixtures of food additives containing locust bean gum or guar gum from India and mixtures of food additives containing locust bean gum from Malaysia and Turkey, which have been dispatched from the country of origin, or from another third country if that country is different from the country of origin, before the date of entry into force of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/913 (*1), may enter the Union until 3 September 2022 without being accompanied by the results of sampling and analyses and the official certificate provided for in Articles 10 and 11.


  (*1)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/913 of 30 May 2022 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 on the temporary increase of official controls and emergency measures governing the entry into the Union of certain goods from certain third countries implementing Regulations (EU) 2017/625 and (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 158, 13.6.2022, p. 1).’;" |
| --- | --- |

3.

Article 14 is replaced by the following:

‘Article 14

Transitional period

Consignments of palm oil from Ghana, mixtures of food additives containing locust bean gum or guar gum from India and mixtures of food additives containing locust bean gum from Malaysia and Turkey, which have been dispatched from the country of origin, or from another third country if that country is different from the country of origin, before the date of entry into force of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/913 (*1), may enter the Union until 3 September 2022 without being accompanied by the results of sampling and analyses and the official certificate provided for in Articles 10 and 11.

(*1)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/913 of 30 May 2022 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 on the temporary increase of official controls and emergency measures governing the entry into the Union of certain goods from certain third countries implementing Regulations (EU) 2017/625 and (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 158, 13.6.2022, p. 1).’;"

*1

| 4. | Annexes I and II are replaced by the text set out in the Annex to this Regulation. |
| --- | --- |

4.

Annexes I and II are replaced by the text set out in the Annex to this Regulation.

Article 2

This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union.

This Regulation shall be binding in its entirety and directly applicable in all Member States.

Done at Brussels, 30 May 2022.

For the Commission

The President

Ursula VON DER LEYEN

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(1)  
  OJ L 31, 1.2.2002, p. 1.

1

(2)  
  OJ L 95, 7.4.2017, p. 1.

2

(3)  Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793 of 22 October 2019 on the temporary increase of official controls and emergency measures governing the entry into the Union of certain goods from certain third countries implementing Regulations (EU) 2017/625 and (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Commission Regulations (EC) No 669/2009, (EU) No 884/2014, (EU) 2015/175, (EU) 2017/186 and (EU) 2018/1660 (OJ L 277, 29.10.2019, p. 89).

3

(4)  Commission Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 of 19 December 2006 setting maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs (OJ L 364, 20.12.2006, p. 5).

4

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ANNEX

‘ANNEX I

Food and feed of non-animal origin from certain third countries subject to a temporary increase of official controls at border control posts and control points

| Row | Country of origin | Food and feed (intended use) | CN code (1) | TARIC sub-division | Hazard | Frequency of identity and physical checks (%) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Argentina (AR) | — | Groundnuts (peanuts), in shell |

Row

Country of origin

Food and feed (intended use)

CN code (1)

TARIC sub-division

Hazard

Frequency of identity and physical checks (%)

1

Argentina (AR)

—

Groundnuts (peanuts), in shell

1202 41 00

Aflatoxins

5

| — | Groundnuts (peanuts), shelled |
| --- | --- |

—

Groundnuts (peanuts), shelled

1202 42 00

| — | Peanut butter |
| --- | --- |

—

Peanut butter

2008 11 10

| — | Groundnuts (peanuts), otherwise prepared or preserved, including mixtures |
| --- | --- |

—

Groundnuts (peanuts), otherwise prepared or preserved, including mixtures

2008 11 91 ;

2008 11 96 ;

2008 11 98 ;

ex 2008 19 12 ;

40

ex 2008 19 19 ;

50

ex 2008 19 92 ;

40

ex 2008 19 95 ;

40

ex 2008 19 99

50

| — | Oilcake and other solid residues, whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of groundnut oil |
| --- | --- |

—

Oilcake and other solid residues, whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of groundnut oil

2305 00 00

| — | Groundnut flours and meals |
| --- | --- |

—

Groundnut flours and meals

ex 1208 90 00

20

| — | Groundnuts paste
  (
  Food and feed
  ) |
| --- | --- |

—

Groundnuts paste

(
  Food and feed
  )

ex 2007 10 10

ex 2007 10 99

ex 2007 99 39

80

50

07; 08

2

Azerbaijan (AZ)

Hazelnuts (Corylus sp.), in shell

0802 21 00

Aflatoxins

20

Hazelnuts (Corylus sp.), shelled

0802 22 00

Mixtures of nuts or dried

ex 0813 50 39 ;

70

fruits containing hazelnuts

ex 0813 50 91 ;

70

ex 0813 50 99

70

Hazelnut paste

ex 2007 10 10 ;

70

ex 2007 10 99 ;

40

ex 2007 99 39 ;

05; 06

ex 2007 99 50 ;

33

ex 2007 99 97

23

Hazelnuts, otherwise

ex 2008 19 12 ;

30

prepared or preserved, including mixtures

ex 2008 19 19 ;

30

ex 2008 19 92 ;

30

ex 2008 19 95 ;

20

ex 2008 19 99 ;

30

ex 2008 97 12 ;

15

ex 2008 97 14 ;

15

ex 2008 97 16 ;

15

ex 2008 97 18 ;

15

ex 2008 97 32 ;

15

ex 2008 97 34 ;

15

ex 2008 97 36 ;

15

ex 2008 97 38 ;

15

ex 2008 97 51 ;

15

ex 2008 97 59 ;

15

ex 2008 97 72 ;

15

ex 2008 97 74 ;

15

ex 2008 97 76 ;

15

ex 2008 97 78 ;

15

ex 2008 97 92 ;

15

ex 2008 97 93 ;

15

ex 2008 97 94 ;

15

ex 2008 97 96 ;

15

ex 2008 97 97 ;

15

ex 2008 97 98 ;

15

Flours, meals and powder of hazelnuts

ex 1106 30 90

40

Hazelnut oil

(
  Food
  )

ex 1515 90 99

20

3

Bolivia (BO)

Groundnuts (peanuts), in shell

1202 41 00

Aflatoxins

50

Groundnuts (peanuts), shelled

1202 42 00

Peanut butter

2008 11 10

Groundnuts (peanuts), otherwise prepared or preserved

2008 11 91 ;

2008 11 96 ;

2008 11 98

Oilcake and other solid residues, whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of groundnut oil

2305 00 00

Groundnut flours and meals

ex 1208 90 00

20

Groundnuts paste

(
  Food and feed
  )

ex 2007 10 10

ex 2007 10 99

ex 2007 99 39

80

50

07; 08

4

Brazil (BR)

Groundnuts (peanuts), in shell

1202 41 00

Aflatoxins

10

Groundnuts (peanuts), shelled

1202 42 00

Peanut butter

2008 11 10

Groundnuts (peanuts), otherwise prepared or preserved

2008 11 91 ;

2008 11 96 ;

2008 11 98

Oilcake and other solid residues, whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of groundnut oil

2305 00 00

Pesticide residues (3)

20

Groundnut flours and meals

ex 1208 90 00

20

Groundnuts paste

(
  Food and feed
  )

ex 2007 10 10

ex 2007 10 99

ex 2007 99 39

80

50

07; 08

5

China (CN)

Groundnuts (peanuts), in shell

1202 41 00

Aflatoxins

10

Groundnuts (peanuts), shelled

1202 42 00

Peanut butter

2008 11 10

Groundnuts (peanuts), otherwise prepared or preserved

2008 11 91 ;

2008 11 96 ;

2008 11 98

Oilcake and other solid residues, whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of groundnut oil

2305 00 00

Groundnut flours and meals

ex 1208 90 00

20

Groundnuts paste

(
  Food and feed
  )

ex 2007 10 10

ex 2007 10 99

ex 2007 99 39

80

50

07; 08

Sweet peppers (Capsicum

annuum)

(
  Food – crushed or ground
  )

ex 0904 22 00

11

Salmonella
   (6)

10

Tea, whether or not flavoured

(
  Food
  )

0902

Pesticide residues (3)
   (7)

20

6

Egypt (EG)

Sweet peppers (Capsicum annuum)

Peppers of the genus Capsicum (other than sweet)

(
  Food – fresh, chilled or frozen
  )

0709 60 10 ;

0710 80 51

Pesticide residues (3)
   (9)

20

ex 0709 60 99 ;

20

ex 0710 80 59

20

Oranges

(
  Food – fresh or dried
  )

0805 10

Pesticide residues  (3)

20

7

Georgia (GE)

Hazelnuts (Corylus sp.), in shell

0802 21 00

Aflatoxins

30

Hazelnuts (Corylus sp.), shelled

0802 22 00

Mixtures of nuts or dried

ex 0813 50 39 ;

70

fruits containing hazelnuts

ex 0813 50 91 ;

70

ex 0813 50 99

70

Hazelnut paste

ex 2007 10 10 ;

70

ex 2007 10 99 ;

40

ex 2007 99 39 ;

05; 06

ex 2007 99 50 ;

33

ex 2007 99 97

23

Hazelnuts, otherwise prepared or preserved, including mixtures

ex 2008 19 12 ;

30

ex 2008 19 19 ;

30

ex 2008 19 92 ;

30

ex 2008 19 95 ;

20

ex 2008 19 99 ;

30

ex 2008 97 12 ;

15

ex 2008 97 14 ;

15

ex 2008 97 16 ;

15

ex 2008 97 18 ;

15

ex 2008 97 32 ;

15

ex 2008 97 34 ;

15

ex 2008 97 36 ;

15

ex 2008 97 38 ;

15

ex 2008 97 51 ;

15

ex 2008 97 59 ;

15

ex 2008 97 72 ;

15

ex 2008 97 74 ;

15

ex 2008 97 76 ;

15

ex 2008 97 78 ;

15

ex 2008 97 92 ;

15

ex 2008 97 93 ;

15

ex 2008 97 94 ;

15

ex 2008 97 96 ;

15

ex 2008 97 97 ;

15

ex 2008 97 98 ;

15

Flours, meals and powder of hazelnuts

ex 1106 30 90

40

Hazelnut oil

(
  Food
  )

ex 1515 90 99

20

8

Honduras (HN)

Galia melon (C.melo var.reticulatus)

(
  Food
  )

ex 0807 19 00

60

Salmonella braenderup
   (2)

10

9

India (IN)

Curry leaves (Bergera/Murraya koenigii)

(
  Food – fresh, chilled, frozen or dried
  )

ex 1211 90 86

10

Pesticide residues (3)
   (10)

50

Okra

(
  Food – fresh, chilled or frozen
  )

ex 0709 99 90 ;

ex 0710 80 95

20

30

Pesticide residues (3)
   (11)
   (21)

20

Drumsticks (Moringa oleifera)

(
  Food
  )

ex 0709 99 90

10

Pesticide residues (3)

10

Rice

(
  Food
  )

1006

Aflatoxins and

Ochratoxine A

5

Pesticide residues (3)

5

Yardlong beans

(Vigna unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis, Vigna unguiculata ssp. unguiculata)

(
  Food – fresh, chilled or frozen vegetables
  )

ex 0708 20 00 ;

ex 0710 22 00

10

10

Pesticide residues (3)

20

Guava (Psidium guajava)

(
  Food
  )

ex 0804 50 00

30

Pesticide residues (3)

20

Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)

(
  Food – dried spices
  )

0908 11 00 ;

0908 12 00

Aflatoxins

30

10

Kenya (KE)

Beans (Vigna spp., Phaseolus spp.)

(
  Food – fresh or chilled
  )

0708 20

Pesticide residues (3)

10

11

Cambodia (KH)

Chinese celery (Apium graveolens)

(
  Food – fresh or chilled herb
  )

ex 0709 40 00

20

Pesticide residues (3)
   (12)

50

Yardlong beans

(Vigna unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis, Vigna unguiculata ssp. unguiculata)

(
  Food – fresh, chilled or frozen vegetables
  )

ex 0708 20 00 ;

ex 0710 22 00

10

10

Pesticide residues (3)
   (13)

50

12

Lebanon (LB)

Turnips (Brassica rapa ssp. rapa)

(
  Food – prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid
  )

ex 2001 90 97

11; 19

Rhodamine B

50

Turnips (Brassica rapa ssp. rapa)

(
  Food – prepared or preserved by brine or citric acid, not frozen
  )

ex 2005 99 80

93

Rhodamine B

50

13

Sri Lanka (LK)

Gotukola (Centella asiatica)

(
  Food
  )

ex 1211 90 86

10

Pesticide residues (3)

10

Mukunuwenna (Alternanthera sessilis)

(
  Food
  )

ex 0709 99 90

35

Pesticide residues (3)

10

14

Morocco (MA)

Locust beans (carob)

1212 92 00

Pesticide residues (21)

10

Locust beans seeds, not decorticated, crushed or ground

1212 99 41

Mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from locust beans or locust beans seeds

(
  Food and feed
  )

1302 32 10

15

Madagascar (MG)

Groundnuts (peanuts), in shell

1202 41 00

Aflatoxins

50

Groundnuts (peanuts), shelled

1202 42 00

Peanut butter

2008 11 10

Groundnuts (peanuts), otherwise prepared or preserved

2008 11 91 ;

2008 11 96 ;

2008 11 98

Oilcake and other solid residues, whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of groundnut oil

2305 00 00

Groundnut flours and meals

ex 1208 90 00

20

Groundnuts paste

(
  Food and feed
  )

ex 2007 10 10

ex 2007 10 99

ex 2007 99 39

80

50

07; 08

16

Mexico (MX)

Tomato ketchup and other tomato sauces

(
  Food
  )

2103 20 00

Pesticide residues (21)

10

17

Malaysia (MY)

Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus)

(
  Food – fresh
  )

ex 0810 90 20

20

Pesticide residues (3)

50

18

Nigeria (NG)

Sesamum seeds

(
  Food
  )

1207 40 90

ex 2008 19 19

ex 2008 19 99

40

40

Salmonella
   (2)

50

19

Pakistan (PK)

Spice mixes

(
  Food
  )

0910 91 10 ;

0910 91 90

Aflatoxins

50

Rice

(
  Food
  )

1006

Aflatoxins and Ochratoxin A

5

Pesticide residues (3)

5

20

Sierra Leone (SL)

Watermelon (Egusi, Citrullus spp.) seeds and derived products

(
  Food
  )

ex 1207 70 00 ;

ex 1208 90 00 ;

ex 2008 99 99

10

10

50

Aflatoxins

50

21

Senegal (SN)

Groundnuts (peanuts), in shell

1202 41 00

Aflatoxins

50

Groundnuts (peanuts), shelled

1202 42 00

Peanut butter

2008 11 10

Groundnuts (peanuts), otherwise prepared or preserved

2008 11 91 ;

2008 11 96 ;

2008 11 98

Oilcake and other solid residues, whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of groundnut oil

2305 00 00

Groundnut flours and meals

ex 1208 90 00

20

Groundnuts paste

(
  Food and feed
  )

ex 2007 10 10

ex 2007 10 99

ex 2007 99 39

80

50

07; 08

22

Syria (SY)

Turnips (Brassica rapa ssp. rapa)

(
  Food – prepared or preserved by vinegar or acetic acid
  )

ex 2001 90 97

11; 19

Rhodamine B

50

Turnips (Brassica rapa ssp. rapa)

(
  Food – prepared or preserved by brine or citric acid, not frozen
  )

ex 2005 99 80

93

Rhodamine B

50

23

Thailand (TH)

Peppers of the genus Capsicum (other than sweet)

(
  Food – fresh, chilled or frozen
  )

ex 0709 60 99 ;

ex 0710 80 59

20

20

Pesticide residues (3)
   (14)

30

24

Turkey (TR)

Lemons (Citrus limon, Citrus

limonum)

(
  Food – fresh, chilled or dried
  )

0805 50 10

Pesticide residues (3)

20

Grapefruits

(
  Food
  )

0805 40 00

Pesticide residues (3)

10

Pomegranates

(
  Food – fresh or chilled
  )

ex 0810 90 75

30

Pesticide residues (3)
   (15)

20

Sweet peppers (Capsicum annuum)

Peppers of the genus Capsicum (other than sweet)

(
  Food – fresh, chilled or frozen
  )

0709 60 10 ;

0710 80 51 ;

Pesticide residues (3)
   (16)

20

ex 0709 60 99 ;

20

ex 0710 80 59

20

Unprocessed whole, ground, milled, cracked, chopped apricot kernels intended to be placed on the market for the final consumer (17)
   (18)

(Food)

ex 1212 99 95

20

Cyanide

50

Cumin seeds

0909 31 00

Pyrrolizidine alkaloids

10

Cumin seeds crushed or ground

(Food)

0909 32 00

Dried oregano

(
  Food
  )

ex 1211 90 86

40

Pyrrolizidine alkaloids

10

25

Uganda (UG)

Peppers of the genus Capsicum (other than sweet)

(
  Food – fresh, chilled or frozen
  )

ex 0709 60 99 ;

ex 0710 80 59

20

20

Pesticide residues (3)

50

Pesticide residues (21)

10

26

United States

(US)

Groundnuts (peanuts), in shell

1202 41 00

Aflatoxins

20

Groundnuts (peanuts), shelled

1202 42 00

Peanut butter

2008 11 10

Groundnuts (peanuts), otherwise prepared or preserved

2008 11 91 ;

2008 11 96 ;

2008 11 98

Oilcake and other solid residues, whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of groundnut oil

2305 00 00

Groundnut flours and meals

ex 1208 90 00

20

Groundnuts paste

(
  Food and feed
  )

ex 2007 10 10

ex 2007 10 99

ex 2007 99 39

80

50

07; 08

27

Uzbekistan

(UZ)

Dried apricots

Apricots, otherwise prepared or preserved

(
  Food
  )

0813 10 00

2008 50

Sulphites (19)

50

28

Vietnam (VN)

Coriander leaves

ex 0709 99 90

72

Pesticide residues (3)
   (20)

50

Basil (holy, sweet)

ex 1211 90 86

20

Mint

ex 1211 90 86

30

Parsley

(Food – fresh or chilled herbs)

ex 0709 99 90

40

Okra

(
  Food – fresh, chilled or frozen
  )

ex 0709 99 90 ;

ex 0710 80 95

20

30

Pesticide residues (3)
   (20)

50

Peppers of the genus Capsicum (other than sweet)

(
  Food – fresh, chilled or frozen
  )

ex 0709 60 99 ;

ex 0710 80 59

20

20

Pesticide residues (3)
   (20)

50

ANNEX II

Food and feed from certain third countries subject to special conditions for the entry into the Union due to contamination risk by mycotoxins, including aflatoxins, pesticide residues, pentachlorophenol and dioxins, and to microbiological contamination

1.   Food and feed of non-animal origin referred to in Article 1(1), point (b)(i)

| Row | Country of origin | Food and feed (intended use) | CN code (22) | TARIC sub-division | Hazard | Frequency of identity and physical checks (%) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Bangladesh (BD) | Foodstuffs containing or consisting of betel leaves (Piper betle)


  (Food) | ex 1404 90 00  (31) | 10 | Salmonella
   (27) | 50 |
| 2 | Brazil (BR) | Brazil nuts in shell | 0801 21 00 | | Aflatoxins | 50 |
| Mixtures of nuts or dried fruits containing Brazil nuts in shell


  (Food) | ex 0813 50 31 ;
  ex 0813 50 39 ;
  ex 0813 50 91 ;
  ex 0813 50 99 | 20


  20


  20


  20 |
| Black pepper (Piper nigrum)


  (Food – neither crushed nor ground) | ex 0904 11 00 | 10 | Salmonella
   (23) | 50 |
| 3 | China (CN) | Xanthan gum


  (Food and feed) | ex 3913 90 00 | 40 | Pesticide residues (32) | 20 |
| 4 | Dominican


  Republic (DO) | Aubergines (Solanum melongena)


  (Food – fresh or chilled) | 0709 30 00 | | Pesticide residues (25) | 50 |
| Sweet peppers (Capsicum annuum)
  Peppers of the genus Capsicum (other than sweet)
  Yardlong beans
  (Vigna unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis, Vigna unguiculata ssp. unguiculata)


  (Food – fresh, chilled or frozen) | 0709 60 10 ;
  0710 80 51 | | Pesticide residues (25)
   (29) | 50 |
| ex 0709 60 99 ;
  ex 0710 80 59
  ex 0708 20 00 ;
  ex 0710 22 00 | 20


  20


  10


  10 |
| 5 | Egypt (EG) | Groundnuts (peanuts), in shell | 1202 41 00 | | Aflatoxins | 20 |
| Groundnuts (peanuts), shelled | 1202 42 00 |
| Peanut butter | 2008 11 10 |
| Groundnuts (peanuts), otherwise prepared or preserved, including mixtures | 2008 11 91 ;
  2008 11 96 ;
  2008 11 98 ; |
| ex 2008 19 12 ; | 40 |
| | ex 2008 19 19 ; | 50 |
| ex 2008 19 92 ; | 40 |
| ex 2008 19 95 ; | 40 |
| ex 2008 19 99 | 50 |
| Oilcake and other solid residues, whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of groundnut oil | 2305 00 00 | |
| Groundnut flours and meals | ex 1208 90 00 | 20 |
| Groundnuts paste
  (
  Food and feed
  ) | ex 2007 10 10
  ex 2007 10 99
  ex 2007 99 39 | 80


  50


  07; 08 |
| 6 | Ethiopia (ET) | Pepper of the genus Piper; dried or crushed or ground fruit of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta

  Ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices


  (Food – dried spices) | 0904
  0910 | | Aflatoxins | 50 |
| Sesamum seeds


  (Food) | 1207 40 90
  ex 2008 19 19
  ex 2008 19 99 | 40


  40 | Salmonella
   (27) | 50 |
| 7 | Ghana (GH) | Groundnuts (peanuts), in shell | 1202 41 00 | | Aflatoxins | 50 |
| Groundnuts (peanuts), shelled | 1202 42 00 |
| Peanut butter | 2008 11 10 |
| Groundnuts (peanuts), otherwise prepared or preserved, including mixtures | 2008 11 91 ;
  2008 11 96 ;
  2008 11 98 ; |
| ex 2008 19 12 ; | 40 |
| | ex 2008 19 19 ; | 50 |
| ex 2008 19 92 ; | 40 |
| ex 2008 19 95 ; | 40 |
| ex 2008 19 99 | 50 |
| Oilcake and other solid residues, whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of groundnut oil | 2305 00 00 | |
| Groundnut flours and meals | ex 1208 90 00 | 20 |
| Groundnuts paste
  (
  Food and feed
  ) | ex 2007 10 10
  ex 2007 10 99
  ex 2007 99 39 | 80


  50


  07; 08 |
| Palm oil


  (Food) | 1511 10 90 ;
  1511 90 11 ; | | Sudan dyes (33) | 50 |
| ex 1511 90 19 ; | 90 |
| 1511 90 99 | |
| 8 | Gambia (GM) | Groundnuts (peanuts), in shell | 1202 41 00 | | Aflatoxins | 50 |
| Groundnuts (peanuts), shelled | 1202 42 00 |
| Peanut butter | 2008 11 10 |
| Groundnuts (peanuts), otherwise prepared or preserved, including mixtures | 2008 11 91 ;
  2008 11 96 ;
  2008 11 98 ; |
| ex 2008 19 12 ; | 40 |
| ex 2008 19 19 ; | 50 |
| ex 2008 19 92 ; | 40 |
| | ex 2008 19 95 ; | 40 |
| | ex 2008 19 99 | 50 |
| Oilcake and other solid residues, whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of groundnut oil | 2305 00 00 | |
| Groundnut flours and meals | ex 1208 90 00 | 20 |
| Groundnuts paste
  (
  Food and feed
  ) | ex 2007 10 10
  ex 2007 10 99
  ex 2007 99 39 | 80


  50


  07; 08 |
| 9 | Indonesia (ID) | Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)


  (Food – dried spices) | 0908 11 00 ;
  0908 12 00 | | Aflatoxins | 30 |
| 10 | India (IN) | Betel leaves (Piper betle L.)


  (Food) | ex 1404 90 00 | 10 | Salmonella
   (23) | 10 |
| Peppers of the genus Capsicum (sweet or other than sweet)


  (Food – dried, roasted, crushed or ground) | 0904 21 10 ;
  ex 0904 22 00 ;
  ex 0904 21 90 ;
  ex 2005 99 10 ;
  ex 2005 99 80 | 11; 19


  20


  10; 90


  94 | Aflatoxins | 20 |
| Groundnuts (peanuts), in shell | 1202 41 00 | | Aflatoxins | 50 |
| Groundnuts (peanuts), shelled | 1202 42 00 |
| Peanut butter | 2008 11 10 |
| Groundnuts (peanuts), otherwise prepared or preserved, including mixtures | 2008 11 91 ;
  2008 11 96 ;
  2008 11 98 ; |
| ex 2008 19 12 ; | 40 |
| ex 2008 19 19 ; | 50 |
| ex 2008 19 92 ; | 40 |
| | ex 2008 19 95 ; | 40 |
| ex 2008 19 99 | 50 |
| Oilcake and other solid residues, whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of groundnut oil | 2305 00 00 | |
| Groundnut flours and meals | ex 1208 90 00 | 20 |
| Groundnuts paste
  (
  Food and feed
  ) | ex 2007 10 10
  ex 2007 10 99
  ex 2007 99 39 | 80


  50


  07; 08 |
| Peppers of the genus Capsicum (other than sweet)


  (Food – fresh, chilled or frozen) | ex 0709 60 99 ;
  ex 0710 80 59 | 20


  20 | Pesticide residues (25)
   (26) | 20 |
| Sesamum seeds


  (Food and feed) | 1207 40 90
  ex 2008 19 19
  ex 2008 19 99 | 40


  40 | Salmonella
   (27) | 20 |
| Pesticide residues (32) | 50 |
| Locust beans (carob) | 1212 92 00 | | Pesticide residues (32) | 20 |
| Locust beans seeds, not decorticated, crushed or ground | 1212 99 41 |
| Mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from locust beans or locust bean seeds


  (Food and feed) | 1302 32 10 |
| Guar gum


  (Food and feed) | ex 1302 32 90 | | Pesticide residues (32) | 20 |
| Pentachlorophenol and dioxins (24) | 5 |
| Mixtures of food additives containing locust bean gum or guar gum


  (Food) | ex 2106 90 92
  ex 2106 90 98
  ex 3824 99 93
  ex 3824 99 96 | | Pesticide residues (32) | 20 |
| Pepper of the genus Piper; dried or crushed or ground fruit of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta | 0904 | | Pesticide residues (32) | 20 |
| Vanilla | 0905 |
| Cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers | 0906 |
| Cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems) | 0907 |
| Nutmeg, mace and cardamoms | 0908 |
| Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin or caraway; juniper berries | 0909 |
| Ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices


  (Food – dried spices) | 0910 |
| Sauces and preparations thereof; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flours and meals and prepared mustard


  (Food) | 2103 | | Pesticide residues (32) | 20 |
| Calcium carbonate


  (Food and feed) | ex 2106 90 92 /98
  ex 2530 90 00
  ex 2836 50 00 | | Pesticide residues (32) | 20 |
| Food supplements containing botanicals


  (Food) | ex 1302
  ex 2106 | | Pesticide residues (32) | 20 |
| 11 | Iran (IR) | Pistachios, in shell | 0802 51 00 | | Aflatoxins | 50 |
| Pistachios, shelled | 0802 52 00 |
| Mixtures of nuts or dried fruits containing pistachios | ex 0813 50 39 ; | 60 |
| ex 0813 50 91 ; | 60 |
| | ex 0813 50 99 | 60 |
| Pistachio paste | ex 2007 10 10 ; | 60 |
| | ex 2007 10 99 ; | 30 |
| ex 2007 99 39 ; | 03; 04 |
| ex 2007 99 50 ; | 32 |
| ex 2007 99 97 | 22 |
| Pistachios, prepared or preserved, including mixtures | ex 2008 19 13 ; | 20 |
| ex 2008 19 93 ; | 20 |
| | ex 2008 97 12 ; | 19 |
| ex 2008 97 14 ; | 19 |
| ex 2008 97 16 ; | 19 |
| ex 2008 97 18 ; | 19 |
| ex 2008 97 32 ; | 19 |
| ex 2008 97 34 ; | 19 |
| ex 2008 97 36 ; | 19 |
| ex 2008 97 38 ; | 19 |
| ex 2008 97 51 ; | 19 |
| ex 2008 97 59 ; | 19 |
| ex 2008 97 72 ; | 19 |
| ex 2008 97 74 ; | 19 |
| ex 2008 97 76 ; | 19 |
| ex 2008 97 78 ; | 19 |
| ex 2008 97 92 ; | 19 |
| ex 2008 97 93 ; | 19 |
| ex 2008 97 94 ; | 19 |
| ex 2008 97 96 ; | 19 |
| ex 2008 97 97 ; | 19 |
| ex 2008 97 98 | 19 |
| Flours, meals and powder of pistachios


  (Food) | ex 1106 30 90 | 50 |
| 12 | South Korea


  (KR) | Food supplements containing botanicals


  (Food) | ex 1302
  ex 2106 | | Pesticide residues (32) | 20 |
| Instant noodles containing spices/seasonings or sauces


  (Food) | ex 1902 30 10 | 30 | Pesticide residues (32) | 20 |
| 13 | Sri Lanka (LK) | Peppers of the genus Capsicum

  (sweet or other than sweet)


  (Food – dried, roasted, crushed or ground) | 0904 21 10 ;
  ex 0904 21 90 ;
  ex 0904 22 00 ;
  ex 2005 99 10 ;
  ex 2005 99 80 | 20


  11; 19


  10; 90


  94 | Aflatoxins | 50 |
| 14 | Malaysia (MY) | Locust beans (carob) | 1212 92 00 | | Pesticide residues (32) | 20 |
| Locust beans seeds, not decorticated, crushed or ground | 1212 99 41 |
| Mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from locust beans or locust beans seeds


  (Food and feed) | 1302 32 10 |
| Mixtures of food additives containing locust bean gum


  (Food) | ex 2106 90 92
  ex 2106 90 98
  ex 3824 99 93
  ex 3824 99 96 | | Pesticide residues (32) | 20 |
| 15 | Nigeria (NG) | Watermelon (Egusi, Citrullus spp.) seeds and derived products


  (Food) | ex 1207 70 00 ;
  ex 1208 90 00 ;
  ex 2008 99 99 | 10


  10


  50 | Aflatoxins | 50 |
| 16 | Pakistan (PK) | Peppers of the genus Capsicum (other than sweet)


  (Food – fresh, chilled or frozen) | ex 0709 60 99 ;
  ex 0710 80 59 | 20


  20 | Pesticide residues (25) | 20 |
| 17 | Sudan (SD) | Groundnuts (peanuts), in shell | 1202 41 00 | | Aflatoxins | 50 |
| Groundnuts (peanuts), shelled | 1202 42 00 |
| Peanut butter | 2008 11 10 |
| Groundnuts (peanuts), otherwise prepared or preserved, including mixtures | 2008 11 91 ;
  2008 11 96 ;
  2008 11 98 ; |
| ex 2008 19 12 ; | 40 |
| ex 2008 19 19 ; | 50 |
| ex 2008 19 92 ; | 40 |
| | ex 2008 19 95 ; | 40 |
| ex 2008 19 99 | 50 |
| Oilcake and other solid residues, whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of groundnut oil | 2305 00 00 | |
| Groundnut flours and meals | ex 1208 90 00 | 20 |
| Groundnuts paste
  (
  Food and feed
  ) | ex 2007 10 10
  ex 2007 10 99
  ex 2007 99 39 | 80


  50


  07; 08 |
| Sesamum seeds


  (Food) | 1207 40 90 | | Salmonella
   (27) | 50 |
| | ex 2008 19 19 | 40 |
| ex 2008 19 99 | 40 |
| 18 | Turkey (TR) | Dried figs | 0804 20 90 | | Aflatoxins | 20 |
| Mixtures of nuts or dried fruits containing figs | ex 0813 50 99 | 50 |
| Dried fig paste | ex 2007 10 10 ; | 50 |
| | ex 2007 10 99 ; | 20 |
| ex 2007 99 39 ; | 01; 02 |
| ex 2007 99 50 ; | 31 |
| ex 2007 99 97 | 21 |
| Dried figs, prepared or preserved, including mixtures | ex 2008 97 12 ; | 11 |
| ex 2008 97 14 ; | 11 |
| ex 2008 97 16 ; | 11 |
| | ex 2008 97 18 ; | 11 |
| ex 2008 97 32 ; | 11 |
| ex 2008 97 34 ; | 11 |
| ex 2008 97 36 ; | 11 |
| ex 2008 97 38 ; | 11 |
| ex 2008 97 51 ; | 11 |
| ex 2008 97 59 ; | 11 |
| ex 2008 97 72 ; | 11 |
| ex 2008 97 74 ; | 11 |
| ex 2008 97 76 ; | 11 |
| ex 2008 97 78 ; | 11 |
| ex 2008 97 92 ; | 11 |
| ex 2008 97 93 ; | 11 |
| ex 2008 97 94 ; | 11 |
| ex 2008 97 96 ; | 11 |
| ex 2008 97 97 ; | 11 |
| ex 2008 97 98 ; | 11 |
| ex 2008 99 28 ; | 10 |
| ex 2008 99 34 ; | 10 |
| ex 2008 99 37 ; | 10 |
| ex 2008 99 40 ; | 10 |
| ex 2008 99 49 ; | 60 |
| ex 2008 99 67 ; | 95 |
| ex 2008 99 99 | 60 |
| Flours, meals and powder of dried figs


  (Food) | ex 1106 30 90 | 60 |
| Pistachios, in shell | 0802 51 00 | | Aflatoxins | 50 |
| Pistachios, shelled | 0802 52 00 | |
| Mixtures of nuts or dried fruits containing pistachios | ex 0813 50 39 ; | 60 |
| ex 0813 50 91 ; | 60 |
| | ex 0813 50 99 | 60 |
| Pistachio paste | ex 2007 10 10 ; | 60 |
| | ex 2007 10 99 ; | 30 |
| ex 2007 99 39 ; | 03; 04 |
| ex 2007 99 50 ; | 32 |
| ex 2007 99 97 | 22 |
| Pistachios, prepared or preserved, including mixtures | ex 2008 19 13 ; | 20 |
| ex 2008 19 93 ; | 20 |
| | ex 2008 97 12 ; | 19 |
| ex 2008 97 14 ; | 19 |
| ex 2008 97 16 ; | 19 |
| ex 2008 97 18 ; | 19 |
| ex 2008 97 32 ; | 19 |
| ex 2008 97 34 ; | 19 |
| ex 2008 97 36 ; | 19 |
| ex 2008 97 38 ; | 19 |
| ex 2008 97 51 ; | 19 |
| ex 2008 97 59 ; | 19 |
| ex 2008 97 72 ; | 19 |
| ex 2008 97 74 ; | 19 |
| ex 2008 97 76 ; | 19 |
| ex 2008 97 78 ; | 19 |
| ex 2008 97 92 ; | 19 |
| ex 2008 97 93 ; | 19 |
| ex 2008 97 94 ; | 19 |
| ex 2008 97 96 ; | 19 |
| ex 2008 97 97 ; | 19 |
| ex 2008 97 98 | 19 |
| Flours, meals and powder of pistachios


  (Food) | ex 1106 30 90 | 50 |
| Vine leaves


  (Food) | ex 2008 99 99 | 11; 19 | Pesticide residues (25)
   (28) | 50 |
| Mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas); clementines, wilkings and similar citrus hybrids


  (Food – fresh or dried) | 0805 21 ;
  0805 22 ;
  0805 29 | | Pesticide residues (25) | 20 |
| Oranges


  (Food – fresh or dried) | 0805 10 | | Pesticide residues (25) | 20 |
| Locust beans (carob) | 1212 92 00 | | Pesticide residues (32) | 20 |
| Locust beans seeds, not decorticated, crushed or ground | 1212 99 41 |
| Mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from locust beans or locust beans seeds


  (Food and feed) | 1302 32 10 |
| Mixtures of food additives containing locust bean gum


  (Food) | ex 2106 90 92
  ex 3824 99 93
  ex 2106 90 98
  ex 3824 99 96 | | Pesticide residues (32) | 20 |
| 19 | Uganda (UG) | Sesamum seeds


  (Food) | — | 1207 40 90 |

Row

Country of origin

Food and feed (intended use)

CN code (22)

TARIC sub-division

Hazard

Frequency of identity and physical checks (%)

1

Bangladesh (BD)

Foodstuffs containing or consisting of betel leaves (Piper betle)

(Food)

ex 1404 90 00  (31)

10

Salmonella
   (27)

50

2

Brazil (BR)

Brazil nuts in shell

0801 21 00

Aflatoxins

50

Mixtures of nuts or dried fruits containing Brazil nuts in shell

(Food)

ex 0813 50 31 ;

ex 0813 50 39 ;

ex 0813 50 91 ;

ex 0813 50 99

20

20

20

20

Black pepper (Piper nigrum)

(Food – neither crushed nor ground)

ex 0904 11 00

10

Salmonella
   (23)

50

3

China (CN)

Xanthan gum

(Food and feed)

ex 3913 90 00

40

Pesticide residues (32)

20

4

Dominican

Republic (DO)

Aubergines (Solanum melongena)

(Food – fresh or chilled)

0709 30 00

Pesticide residues (25)

50

Sweet peppers (Capsicum annuum)

Peppers of the genus Capsicum (other than sweet)

Yardlong beans

(Vigna unguiculata ssp. sesquipedalis, Vigna unguiculata ssp. unguiculata)

(Food – fresh, chilled or frozen)

0709 60 10 ;

0710 80 51

Pesticide residues (25)
   (29)

50

ex 0709 60 99 ;

ex 0710 80 59

ex 0708 20 00 ;

ex 0710 22 00

20

20

10

10

5

Egypt (EG)

Groundnuts (peanuts), in shell

1202 41 00

Aflatoxins

20

Groundnuts (peanuts), shelled

1202 42 00

Peanut butter

2008 11 10

Groundnuts (peanuts), otherwise prepared or preserved, including mixtures

2008 11 91 ;

2008 11 96 ;

2008 11 98 ;

ex 2008 19 12 ;

40

ex 2008 19 19 ;

50

ex 2008 19 92 ;

40

ex 2008 19 95 ;

40

ex 2008 19 99

50

Oilcake and other solid residues, whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of groundnut oil

2305 00 00

Groundnut flours and meals

ex 1208 90 00

20

Groundnuts paste

(
  Food and feed
  )

ex 2007 10 10

ex 2007 10 99

ex 2007 99 39

80

50

07; 08

6

Ethiopia (ET)

Pepper of the genus Piper; dried or crushed or ground fruit of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta

Ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices

(Food – dried spices)

0904

0910

Aflatoxins

50

Sesamum seeds

(Food)

1207 40 90

ex 2008 19 19

ex 2008 19 99

40

40

Salmonella
   (27)

50

7

Ghana (GH)

Groundnuts (peanuts), in shell

1202 41 00

Aflatoxins

50

Groundnuts (peanuts), shelled

1202 42 00

Peanut butter

2008 11 10

Groundnuts (peanuts), otherwise prepared or preserved, including mixtures

2008 11 91 ;

2008 11 96 ;

2008 11 98 ;

ex 2008 19 12 ;

40

ex 2008 19 19 ;

50

ex 2008 19 92 ;

40

ex 2008 19 95 ;

40

ex 2008 19 99

50

Oilcake and other solid residues, whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of groundnut oil

2305 00 00

Groundnut flours and meals

ex 1208 90 00

20

Groundnuts paste

(
  Food and feed
  )

ex 2007 10 10

ex 2007 10 99

ex 2007 99 39

80

50

07; 08

Palm oil

(Food)

1511 10 90 ;

1511 90 11 ;

Sudan dyes (33)

50

ex 1511 90 19 ;

90

1511 90 99

8

Gambia (GM)

Groundnuts (peanuts), in shell

1202 41 00

Aflatoxins

50

Groundnuts (peanuts), shelled

1202 42 00

Peanut butter

2008 11 10

Groundnuts (peanuts), otherwise prepared or preserved, including mixtures

2008 11 91 ;

2008 11 96 ;

2008 11 98 ;

ex 2008 19 12 ;

40

ex 2008 19 19 ;

50

ex 2008 19 92 ;

40

ex 2008 19 95 ;

40

ex 2008 19 99

50

Oilcake and other solid residues, whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of groundnut oil

2305 00 00

Groundnut flours and meals

ex 1208 90 00

20

Groundnuts paste

(
  Food and feed
  )

ex 2007 10 10

ex 2007 10 99

ex 2007 99 39

80

50

07; 08

9

Indonesia (ID)

Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)

(Food – dried spices)

0908 11 00 ;

0908 12 00

Aflatoxins

30

10

India (IN)

Betel leaves (Piper betle L.)

(Food)

ex 1404 90 00

10

Salmonella
   (23)

10

Peppers of the genus Capsicum (sweet or other than sweet)

(Food – dried, roasted, crushed or ground)

0904 21 10 ;

ex 0904 22 00 ;

ex 0904 21 90 ;

ex 2005 99 10 ;

ex 2005 99 80

11; 19

20

10; 90

94

Aflatoxins

20

Groundnuts (peanuts), in shell

1202 41 00

Aflatoxins

50

Groundnuts (peanuts), shelled

1202 42 00

Peanut butter

2008 11 10

Groundnuts (peanuts), otherwise prepared or preserved, including mixtures

2008 11 91 ;

2008 11 96 ;

2008 11 98 ;

ex 2008 19 12 ;

40

ex 2008 19 19 ;

50

ex 2008 19 92 ;

40

ex 2008 19 95 ;

40

ex 2008 19 99

50

Oilcake and other solid residues, whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of groundnut oil

2305 00 00

Groundnut flours and meals

ex 1208 90 00

20

Groundnuts paste

(
  Food and feed
  )

ex 2007 10 10

ex 2007 10 99

ex 2007 99 39

80

50

07; 08

Peppers of the genus Capsicum (other than sweet)

(Food – fresh, chilled or frozen)

ex 0709 60 99 ;

ex 0710 80 59

20

20

Pesticide residues (25)
   (26)

20

Sesamum seeds

(Food and feed)

1207 40 90

ex 2008 19 19

ex 2008 19 99

40

40

Salmonella
   (27)

20

Pesticide residues (32)

50

Locust beans (carob)

1212 92 00

Pesticide residues (32)

20

Locust beans seeds, not decorticated, crushed or ground

1212 99 41

Mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from locust beans or locust bean seeds

(Food and feed)

1302 32 10

Guar gum

(Food and feed)

ex 1302 32 90

Pesticide residues (32)

20

Pentachlorophenol and dioxins (24)

5

Mixtures of food additives containing locust bean gum or guar gum

(Food)

ex 2106 90 92

ex 2106 90 98

ex 3824 99 93

ex 3824 99 96

Pesticide residues (32)

20

Pepper of the genus Piper; dried or crushed or ground fruit of the genus Capsicum or of the genus Pimenta

0904

Pesticide residues (32)

20

Vanilla

0905

Cinnamon and cinnamon-tree flowers

0906

Cloves (whole fruit, cloves and stems)

0907

Nutmeg, mace and cardamoms

0908

Seeds of anise, badian, fennel, coriander, cumin or caraway; juniper berries

0909

Ginger, saffron, turmeric (curcuma), thyme, bay leaves, curry and other spices

(Food – dried spices)

0910

Sauces and preparations thereof; mixed condiments and mixed seasonings; mustard flours and meals and prepared mustard

(Food)

2103

Pesticide residues (32)

20

Calcium carbonate

(Food and feed)

ex 2106 90 92 /98

ex 2530 90 00

ex 2836 50 00

Pesticide residues (32)

20

Food supplements containing botanicals

(Food)

ex 1302

ex 2106

Pesticide residues (32)

20

11

Iran (IR)

Pistachios, in shell

0802 51 00

Aflatoxins

50

Pistachios, shelled

0802 52 00

Mixtures of nuts or dried fruits containing pistachios

ex 0813 50 39 ;

60

ex 0813 50 91 ;

60

ex 0813 50 99

60

Pistachio paste

ex 2007 10 10 ;

60

ex 2007 10 99 ;

30

ex 2007 99 39 ;

03; 04

ex 2007 99 50 ;

32

ex 2007 99 97

22

Pistachios, prepared or preserved, including mixtures

ex 2008 19 13 ;

20

ex 2008 19 93 ;

20

ex 2008 97 12 ;

19

ex 2008 97 14 ;

19

ex 2008 97 16 ;

19

ex 2008 97 18 ;

19

ex 2008 97 32 ;

19

ex 2008 97 34 ;

19

ex 2008 97 36 ;

19

ex 2008 97 38 ;

19

ex 2008 97 51 ;

19

ex 2008 97 59 ;

19

ex 2008 97 72 ;

19

ex 2008 97 74 ;

19

ex 2008 97 76 ;

19

ex 2008 97 78 ;

19

ex 2008 97 92 ;

19

ex 2008 97 93 ;

19

ex 2008 97 94 ;

19

ex 2008 97 96 ;

19

ex 2008 97 97 ;

19

ex 2008 97 98

19

Flours, meals and powder of pistachios

(Food)

ex 1106 30 90

50

12

South Korea

(KR)

Food supplements containing botanicals

(Food)

ex 1302

ex 2106

Pesticide residues (32)

20

Instant noodles containing spices/seasonings or sauces

(Food)

ex 1902 30 10

30

Pesticide residues (32)

20

13

Sri Lanka (LK)

Peppers of the genus Capsicum

(sweet or other than sweet)

(Food – dried, roasted, crushed or ground)

0904 21 10 ;

ex 0904 21 90 ;

ex 0904 22 00 ;

ex 2005 99 10 ;

ex 2005 99 80

20

11; 19

10; 90

94

Aflatoxins

50

14

Malaysia (MY)

Locust beans (carob)

1212 92 00

Pesticide residues (32)

20

Locust beans seeds, not decorticated, crushed or ground

1212 99 41

Mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from locust beans or locust beans seeds

(Food and feed)

1302 32 10

Mixtures of food additives containing locust bean gum

(Food)

ex 2106 90 92

ex 2106 90 98

ex 3824 99 93

ex 3824 99 96

Pesticide residues (32)

20

15

Nigeria (NG)

Watermelon (Egusi, Citrullus spp.) seeds and derived products

(Food)

ex 1207 70 00 ;

ex 1208 90 00 ;

ex 2008 99 99

10

10

50

Aflatoxins

50

16

Pakistan (PK)

Peppers of the genus Capsicum (other than sweet)

(Food – fresh, chilled or frozen)

ex 0709 60 99 ;

ex 0710 80 59

20

20

Pesticide residues (25)

20

17

Sudan (SD)

Groundnuts (peanuts), in shell

1202 41 00

Aflatoxins

50

Groundnuts (peanuts), shelled

1202 42 00

Peanut butter

2008 11 10

Groundnuts (peanuts), otherwise prepared or preserved, including mixtures

2008 11 91 ;

2008 11 96 ;

2008 11 98 ;

ex 2008 19 12 ;

40

ex 2008 19 19 ;

50

ex 2008 19 92 ;

40

ex 2008 19 95 ;

40

ex 2008 19 99

50

Oilcake and other solid residues, whether or not ground or in the form of pellets, resulting from the extraction of groundnut oil

2305 00 00

Groundnut flours and meals

ex 1208 90 00

20

Groundnuts paste

(
  Food and feed
  )

ex 2007 10 10

ex 2007 10 99

ex 2007 99 39

80

50

07; 08

Sesamum seeds

(Food)

1207 40 90

Salmonella
   (27)

50

ex 2008 19 19

40

ex 2008 19 99

40

18

Turkey (TR)

Dried figs

0804 20 90

Aflatoxins

20

Mixtures of nuts or dried fruits containing figs

ex 0813 50 99

50

Dried fig paste

ex 2007 10 10 ;

50

ex 2007 10 99 ;

20

ex 2007 99 39 ;

01; 02

ex 2007 99 50 ;

31

ex 2007 99 97

21

Dried figs, prepared or preserved, including mixtures

ex 2008 97 12 ;

11

ex 2008 97 14 ;

11

ex 2008 97 16 ;

11

ex 2008 97 18 ;

11

ex 2008 97 32 ;

11

ex 2008 97 34 ;

11

ex 2008 97 36 ;

11

ex 2008 97 38 ;

11

ex 2008 97 51 ;

11

ex 2008 97 59 ;

11

ex 2008 97 72 ;

11

ex 2008 97 74 ;

11

ex 2008 97 76 ;

11

ex 2008 97 78 ;

11

ex 2008 97 92 ;

11

ex 2008 97 93 ;

11

ex 2008 97 94 ;

11

ex 2008 97 96 ;

11

ex 2008 97 97 ;

11

ex 2008 97 98 ;

11

ex 2008 99 28 ;

10

ex 2008 99 34 ;

10

ex 2008 99 37 ;

10

ex 2008 99 40 ;

10

ex 2008 99 49 ;

60

ex 2008 99 67 ;

95

ex 2008 99 99

60

Flours, meals and powder of dried figs

(Food)

ex 1106 30 90

60

Pistachios, in shell

0802 51 00

Aflatoxins

50

Pistachios, shelled

0802 52 00

Mixtures of nuts or dried fruits containing pistachios

ex 0813 50 39 ;

60

ex 0813 50 91 ;

60

ex 0813 50 99

60

Pistachio paste

ex 2007 10 10 ;

60

ex 2007 10 99 ;

30

ex 2007 99 39 ;

03; 04

ex 2007 99 50 ;

32

ex 2007 99 97

22

Pistachios, prepared or preserved, including mixtures

ex 2008 19 13 ;

20

ex 2008 19 93 ;

20

ex 2008 97 12 ;

19

ex 2008 97 14 ;

19

ex 2008 97 16 ;

19

ex 2008 97 18 ;

19

ex 2008 97 32 ;

19

ex 2008 97 34 ;

19

ex 2008 97 36 ;

19

ex 2008 97 38 ;

19

ex 2008 97 51 ;

19

ex 2008 97 59 ;

19

ex 2008 97 72 ;

19

ex 2008 97 74 ;

19

ex 2008 97 76 ;

19

ex 2008 97 78 ;

19

ex 2008 97 92 ;

19

ex 2008 97 93 ;

19

ex 2008 97 94 ;

19

ex 2008 97 96 ;

19

ex 2008 97 97 ;

19

ex 2008 97 98

19

Flours, meals and powder of pistachios

(Food)

ex 1106 30 90

50

Vine leaves

(Food)

ex 2008 99 99

11; 19

Pesticide residues (25)
   (28)

50

Mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas); clementines, wilkings and similar citrus hybrids

(Food – fresh or dried)

0805 21 ;

0805 22 ;

0805 29

Pesticide residues (25)

20

Oranges

(Food – fresh or dried)

0805 10

Pesticide residues (25)

20

Locust beans (carob)

1212 92 00

Pesticide residues (32)

20

Locust beans seeds, not decorticated, crushed or ground

1212 99 41

Mucilages and thickeners, whether or not modified, derived from locust beans or locust beans seeds

(Food and feed)

1302 32 10

Mixtures of food additives containing locust bean gum

(Food)

ex 2106 90 92

ex 3824 99 93

ex 2106 90 98

ex 3824 99 96

Pesticide residues (32)

20

19

Uganda (UG)

Sesamum seeds

(Food)

—

1207 40 90

| — | ex 2008 19 19 |
| --- | --- |

—

ex 2008 19 19

| — | ex 2008 19 99 |
| --- | --- |

—

ex 2008 19 99

40

40

Salmonella
   (27)

20

20

Vietnam (VN)

Pitahaya (dragon fruit)

(Food – fresh or chilled)

ex 0810 90 20

10

Pesticide residues (25)
   (29)

20

Instant noodles containing spices/seasonings or sauces

(Food)

ex 1902 30 10

30

Pesticide residues (32)

20

2.   Food referred to in Article 1(1), point (b)(ii)

| Row | Food consisting of two or more ingredients, containing any of the individual products listed in the table in point 1 due to risk of contamination by aflatoxins in a quantity above 20 % of either a single product or as the sum of products listed |
| --- | --- |
| | CN code (34) | Description (35) |
| 1 | ex 1704 90 | Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa, other than chewing gum, whether or not sugar-coated |
| 2 | ex 1806 | Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa |
| 3 | ex 1905 | Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers’ wares, whether or not containing cocoa, communion wafers, empty cachets of a kind suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice paper and similar products |

Row

Food consisting of two or more ingredients, containing any of the individual products listed in the table in point 1 due to risk of contamination by aflatoxins in a quantity above 20 % of either a single product or as the sum of products listed

CN code (34)

Description (35)

1

ex 1704 90

Sugar confectionery (including white chocolate), not containing cocoa, other than chewing gum, whether or not sugar-coated

2

ex 1806

Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa

3

ex 1905

Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits and other bakers’ wares, whether or not containing cocoa, communion wafers, empty cachets of a kind suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice paper and similar products

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(1)  Where only certain products under any CN code are required to be examined, the CN code is marked ‘ex’.

1

(2)  The sampling and the analyses shall be performed in accordance with the sampling procedures and the analytical reference methods set out in point 1(a), of Annex III.

2

(3)  Residues of at least those pesticides listed in the control programme adopted in accordance with Article 29(2) of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 February 2005 on maximum residue levels of pesticides in or on food and feed of plant and animal origin and amending Council Directive 91/414/EEC (OJ L 70, 16.3.2005, p. 1) that can be analysed with multi-residue methods based on GC-MS and LC-MS (pesticides to be monitored in/on products of plant origin only).

3

(4)  Residues of Amitraz.

4

(5)  Residues of Nicotine.

5

(6)  The sampling and the analyses shall be performed in accordance with the sampling procedures and the analytical reference methods set out in point 1(b), of Annex III.

6

(7)  Residues of Tolfenpyrad.

7

(8)  Residues of Amitraz (amitraz including the metabolites containing the 2,4 -dimethylaniline moiety expressed as amitraz), Diafenthiuron, Dicofol (sum of p, p’ and o,p’ isomers) and Dithiocarbamates (dithiocarbamates expressed as CS2, including maneb, mancozeb, metiram, propineb, thiram and ziram).

8

(9)  Residues of Dicofol (sum of p, p’ and o,p’ isomers), Dinotefuran, Folpet, Prochloraz (sum of prochloraz and its metabolites containing the 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol moiety expressed as prochloraz), Thiophanate-methyl and Triforine.

9

(10)  Residues of Acephate.

10

(11)  Residues of Diafenthiuron.

11

(12)  Residues of Phenthoate.

12

(13)  Residues of Chlorbufam.

13

(14)  Residues of Formetanate (sum of formetanate and its salts expressed as formetanate (hydrochloride)), Prothiofos and Triforine.

14

(15)  Residues of Prochloraz.

15

(16)  Residues of Diafenthiuron, Formetanate (sum of formetanate and its salts expressed as formetanate (hydrochloride)) and Thiophanate-methyl.

16

(17)  
  ‘Unprocessed products’ as defined in Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on the hygiene of foodstuffs (OJ L 139, 30.4.2004, p. 1).

17

(18)  
  ‘Placing on the market’ and ‘final consumer’ as defined in Regulation (EC) No 178/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 January 2002 laying down the general principles and requirements of food law, establishing the European Food Safety Authority and laying down procedures in matters of food safety (OJ L 31, 1.2.2002, p. 1).

18

(19)  Reference methods: EN 1988-1:1998, EN 1988-2:1998 or ISO 5522:1981.

19

(20)  Residues of Dithiocarbamates (dithiocarbamates expressed as CS2, including maneb, mancozeb, metiram, propineb, thiram and ziram), Phenthoate and Quinalphos.

20

(21)  Residues of Ethylene Oxide (sum of ethylene oxide and 2-chloro-ethanol, expressed as ethylene oxide). In case of food additives, the applicable MRL is 0,1 mg/kg (limit of quantification (LOQ)). Prohibition of use of ethylene oxide provided for in Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 of 9 March 2012 laying down specifications for food additives listed in Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 83, 22.3.2012, p. 1).

21

(22)  Where only certain products under any CN code are required to be examined, the CN code is marked “ex”.

22

(23)  The sampling and the analyses shall be performed in accordance with the sampling procedures and the analytical reference methods set out in point 1(b), of Annex III.

23

(24)  The analytical report referred to in Article 10(3) shall be issued by a laboratory accredited in accordance with standard EN ISO/IEC 17025 for the analysis of pentachlorophenol (PCP) in food and feed.

24

The analytical report shall indicate:

| (a) | the results of sampling and analysis for the presence of PCP, performed by the competent authorities of the country of origin or of the country where the consignment is consigned from if that country is different from the country of origin; |
| --- | --- |

(a)

the results of sampling and analysis for the presence of PCP, performed by the competent authorities of the country of origin or of the country where the consignment is consigned from if that country is different from the country of origin;

| (b) | the measurement uncertainty of the analytical result; |
| --- | --- |

(b)

the measurement uncertainty of the analytical result;

| (c) | the limit of detection (LOD) of the analytical method; and |
| --- | --- |

(c)

the limit of detection (LOD) of the analytical method; and

| (d) | the LOQ of the analytical method. |
| --- | --- |

(d)

the LOQ of the analytical method.

The extraction before analysis shall be performed with an acidified solvent. The analysis shall be carried out in accordance with the modified version of the QuEChERS method as set out on the websites of the European Union Reference Laboratories for Residues of Pesticides or in accordance with an equally reliable method.

(25)  Residues of at least those pesticides listed in the control programme adopted in accordance with Article 29(2) of Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 that can be analysed with multi-residue methods based on GC-MS and LC-MS (pesticides to be monitored in/on products of plant origin only).

25

(26)  Residues of Carbofuran.

26

(27)  The sampling and the analyses shall be performed in accordance with the sampling procedures and the analytical reference methods set out in point 1(a), of Annex III.

27

(28)  Residues of Dithiocarbamates (dithiocarbamates expressed as CS2, including maneb, mancozeb, metiram, propineb, thiram and ziram) and Metrafenone.

28

(29)  Residues of Dithiocarbamates (dithiocarbamates expressed as CS2, including maneb, mancozeb, metiram, propineb, thiram and ziram), Phenthoate and Quinalphos.

29

(30)  The description of the goods is as laid down in the description column of the CN in Annex I to Council Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and on the Common Customs Tariff (OJ L 256, 7.9.1987, p. 1).

30

(31)  Foodstuffs containing or consisting of betel leaves (Piper betle) including, but not limited to, those declared under CN code 1404 90 00.

31

Piper betle

(32)  Residues of Ethylene Oxide (sum of ethylene oxide and 2-chloro-ethanol, expressed as ethylene oxide). In case of food additives, the applicable MRL is 0.1 mg/kg (LOQ). Prohibition of use of ethylene oxide provided for in Regulation (EU) No 231/2012.

32

(33)  For the purposes of this Annex, “Sudan dyes” refers to the following chemical substances: (i) Sudan I (CAS Number 842-07-9); (ii) Sudan II (CAS Number 3118-97-6); (iii) Sudan III (CAS Number 85-86-9); (iv) Scarlet Red orSudan IV (CAS Number 85-83-6).

33

(34)  Where only certain products under any CN code are required to be examined, the CN code is marked “ex”.

34

(35)  The description of the goods is as laid down in the description column of the CN in Annex I to Regulation (EEC) No 2658/87.

35

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