As noted previously, the European Commission has agreed internally to raise the maximum level (ML) for nickel in pecans from 3.5 mg/kg to 10 mg/kg. The European Commission and Member States (MS) held a meeting of the Commission Working Group (CWG) on Environmental Contaminants on September 10-11, 2026. According to FRUCOM, the Commission noted that the Omnibus proposal has been delayed, meaning that approval must be awaited. The Commission then proposed that a statement be drawn up in the meantime to set out a temporary enforcement approach. One Member State disagreed with this proposal, and it was subsequently decided to wait until the official proposal has been approved.
