Recently, the INC participated in a joint FRUCOM-CEEREAL event in Brussels, with officials from the European Commission’s DG AGRI, DG SANTE and DG ENV.
One of the key topics addressed was the maximum level (ML) for nickel in pecans. The current limit, set at 3.5 µg/kg as of July 1, 2025, was established due to limited availability of data. Unlike other tree nuts, pecans lacked sufficient scientific evidence to justify a higher threshold. However, recently submitted datasets are now under review, aiming to support an increase to 10 µg/kg.
