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 manufacturer’s instructions.

5

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