Regulation on limits of monacolins from red mold rice published
Regulation (EU) 2022/860 - Regulation on limits of monacolins from red mold rice published.
On 01.06.2022, Regulation (EU) 2022/860 amending Annex III of Regulation (EC) 1925/2006 was amended, and maximum levels for monacolins from red mold rice were introduced. The regulation was long awaited, the question of transition periods and the validity only for the production or also for the placing on the market was hotly debated.
In our opinion, the placing on the market of foods that provide for a daily intake of 3 or more mg of monacolins from red mold rice will be prohibited as of June 21, 2022. For products that do not exceed the limit amount, numerous warnings mentioned in the regulation must be provided.