Extraction Solvents in Food Directive (Recast)
Proposal for a DIRECTIVE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on the approximation of the laws of the Member States on extraction solvents used in the production of foodstuffs and food ingredients (Recast)
- Stage
- In force, reached 6 Jun 2009
- In force
- In force since 26 Jun 2009 · CELEX 32009L0032
- Procedure
- Directive · Ordinary legislative procedure
- Last activity
- 26 Jun 2009
Delegated and implementing acts beneath it
By status: 1 published.
| Act | Kind | Status | Adoption | Transposition deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commission Implementing Directive (EU) 2023/175 | Implementing | Published | 16 Feb 2025 |
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Documents
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- Report · A6-0284/2008Parliament
- Text adopted · Directive 2009/0032Commission
- Text adopted · OJ L 141 06.06.2009, p. 0003Commission
- Report · PE407.788Parliament
- Text adopted · SP(2008)6073Parliament
- Text adopted · T6-0434/2008Parliament
Summary
GeneratedDirective 2009/32/EC (recast) harmonizes EU rules on extraction solvents used in food production, requiring Member States to authorize only Annex I substances under set conditions and residue limits. It applies to solvents in foodstuffs produced or imported into the EU, with labeling and purity criteria including arsenic and lead caps.
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