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
In force: In force since 26 Jun 2009 · CELEX 32009L0032
Procedure: Directive
Last activity: 23 Apr 2009

1 act

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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Directive 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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