A new regulation of the EU Commission on opium alkaloids in poppy seeds and some bakery products
Poppy Seed
Bakery & Bread
Published Jul 21, 2022
Tridge summary
July 1 this year A new regulation of the EU Commission on maximum levels of opium alkaloids in poppy seeds and some bakery products entered into force. In 2018, the European Food Safety Authority adopted an update of the scientific opinion on opium alkaloids in poppy seeds. Poppy seeds contain low levels of morphine and codeine, however, due to various factors, this content may increase.
Original content
The EU Commission therefore established maximum limits and concluded that the codeine concentration in poppy seed samples should be taken into account by converting codeine to morphine equivalent using a factor of 0.2. In section 8 of the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006, entry 8.5 was therefore added: whole, ground or crushed poppy seeds marketed for the final consumer - 20 mg / kg bakery products containing poppy seeds or their derivatives - 1.5 mg / kg Foodstuffs listed in the Annex that were lawfully placed on the market before 1 July 2022 ...
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