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Regulation (EU) 2018/1718COM(2017)735

Proposal for a Regulation - Health and Food Safety

Stage
In force, reached 16 Nov 2018
In force
In force since 16 Nov 2018 · CELEX 32018R1718
Lead DG
DG SANTE
Last activity
16 Nov 2018
2 entries · record as of 14 Sept 2026

Where it stands

Latest: Published in the Official Journal, 16 Nov 2018.

  1. 26 Jan 2018
    • Feedback on adopted proposal closed: Proposal for a Regulation - Health and Food Safety, 4 responses · Commission
  2. 16 Nov 2018
    • Published in the Official Journal
1 consultation

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ConsultationFeedback deadlineFeedback received
26 Jan 20184

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This regulation establishes a comprehensive framework for monitoring and managing chemical contaminants in the food chain to enhance consumer protection. It sets stricter harmonized sampling and testing requirements for food producers, processors, and national food safety authorities. The regulation is currently in force.

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