Directive on Maximum Pesticide Residue Levels in Cereals

PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL DIRECTIVE ON THE FIXING OF MAXIMUM LEVELS FOR PESTICIDE RESIDUES IN AND ON CEREALS INTENDED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

Stage: In force
Procedure: Directive
Last activity: 24 Jul 1986

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Directive 86/362/EEC fixes maximum pesticide residue levels in and on cereals listed in Annex I, which may not be exceeded once products are put into circulation. Member States had to transpose it by 30 June 1988. It covers cereals for human consumption, with exemptions for exports, non-food manufacturing and sowing. Annual reporting to the Commission is required.

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