According to the European Federation of the Trade in Dried Fruit & Edible Nuts, Processed Fruit & Vegetables, Processed Fishery products, Spices, Honey (FRUCOM), the European Commission has proposed a number of amendments to aflatoxin controls (Regulation 884/2014).The draft Regulation introducing amendments was discussed by Member States at the expert meeting on 8 September 2016. The amendments discussed were the following:
- The inclusion of hazelnuts from Azerbaijan and peanuts form Argentina into the scope of Regulation 884/2014 with a sampling frequency of 20% and 5%, respectively.
- Reduction of sampling frequency on dried figs from Turkey and peanuts from India from 20% to 10%.
- Increase the sampling frequency on hazelnuts from Turkey from random to 5%.
- Introduce clarification that the consignment is only allowed for transfer from DPE to DPI upon presentation of the CED duly completed as regards documentary checks (Article 9 (4) to Regulation 884/2014).
The amendments will be voted at the Standing Committee on middle of October.For further information, please contact us at inc@nutfruit.org.