The Infant Formula and Follow-on Formula Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007

Pesticide residues (infant formula and follow-on formula)

14.—(1) Subject to paragraphs (2) and (3), infant formula and follow-on formula shall not contain residues of individual pesticides at levels exceeding 0.01 mg/kg.

(2) Infant formula and follow-on formula shall not contain any residue of a pesticide listed in Table 1 or Table 2 of Annex VIII at a level exceeding 0.003 mg/kg.

(3) Infant formula and follow-on formula shall not contain any residue of a pesticide listed in Annex IX at a level exceeding the maximum residue level specified in that Annex.

(4) The levels referred to in paragraphs (1) to (3) apply in relation to infant formula or follow-on formula—

(a)manufactured as ready for consumption; or

(b)if it is not so manufactured, as reconstituted according to the manufacturers’ instructions.

(5) Analytical methods for determining levels of pesticide residues for the purposes of this regulation shall be generally acceptable standardised methods.