Notifications for European Union (1104 notifications)

Repeal of the emergency measures concerning the prevention of the introduction and the spread of Rhynchophorus ferrugineus in the EU territory. Specific requirement were introduced with Directive (EU) 2017/1279 to ensure the protection of Ireland, United Kingdom and Azores (Portugal), defined as protected zones for this pest. Furthermore, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus has also been listed by Directive (EU) 2018/484 as a regulated non quarantine pest for the EU territory in order to ensure that propagating material of Palmae, which is marketed within the Union is free from the pest.

These notified annexes to the draft Regulation set proposed maximum residue levels (MRLs) for the substances penoxsulam, triflumizole and triflumuron. MRLs for these substances in certain commodities are changed: either increased or lowered. Lower MRLs are set after updating the limits of determination and/or deleting old uses which are not authorised any more in the European Union or for which a human health concern may not be excluded. The residue definitions of the substances have also been updated.

The measure concerns the authorisation of an extract of three herbal roots (Cynanchum wilfordii Hemsley, Phlomis umbrosa Turcz. and Angelica gigas Nakai) as a novel food for use in food supplements for adult population.

The proposed draft Regulation concerns the review of existing MRLs for diphenylamine and oxadixyl in certain food commodities to reflect recent monitoring data submitted by the European Food Safety Authority and food business operators, which show that residues of those substances no longer occur at levels above the relevant limits of determination in the European Union.

The measure concerns the authorisation of an extension of use for the placing in the European Union market of L-ergothioneine as a novel food for use in non-alcoholic beverages, fresh milk products, milk-based drinks, cereal bars and chocolate confectionery for all groups of population.

The measure concerns the authorisation for the placing in the European Union market of phlorotannins extracted from the edible brown alga Ecklonia cava as a novel food for use in food supplements intended for the general population, excluding children under the age of 12 years. Different levels of phlorotannins are set for the different age groups of the general population above the age of 12.

The measure concerns the authorisation of an extension of use for the placing in the European Union market of taxifolin-rich extract from the wood of Dahurian larch Larix gmelinii (Rupr.) Rupr) as a novel food for use in non-alcoholic beverages, chocolate confectionery and milk products for all groups of population.

The proposal notified in G/SPS/N/EU/172 (9 November 2016) was adopted as Commission Directive (EU) 2018/350 of 8 March 2018 amending Directive 2001/18/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards the environmental risk assessment of genetically modified organisms [OJ L 67, 9 March 2018, p. 30]. This Directive shall enter into force on 29 March 2018.

The legislative measure authorises the commercialisation of nine substances as feed additives in the category of "sensory additives" subsequent to the re-evaluation by the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) ex Article 10(2) of Regulation (EC) 1831/2003. No Maximum Residues Level recommended.

The legislative measure authorises the commercialisation of 19 substances as feed additives in the category of "sensory additives" subsequent to the re-evaluation by the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) ex Article 10(2) of Regulation (EC) 1831/2003. No Maximum Residues Level recommended.

The legislative measure authorises the commercialisation of 22 substances as feed additives in the category of "sensory additives" subsequent to the re-evaluation by the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) in accordance with Article 10(2) of Regulation (EC) 1831/2003. No maximum residue levels are recommended.

The legislative measure authorises the commercialisation of 12 substances as feed additives in the category of "sensory additives" subsequent to the re-evaluation by the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) in accordance with Article 10(2) of Regulation (EC) 1831/2003. No maximum residue levels are recommended.

The legislative measure authorises the commercialisation of 2 substances as feed additives in the category of "sensory additives" and denies 1 substance subsequent to the re-evaluation by the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) in accordance with Article 10(2) of Regulation (EC) 1831/2003. Transitional measures for exhaustion of stocks are established, no maximum residue levels are recommended.

The legislative measure authorises the commercialisation of 7 substances as feed additives in the category of "sensory additives" subsequent to the re-evaluation by the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) in accordance with Article 10(2) of Regulation (EC) 1831/2003. No maximum residue levels are recommended.

The legislative measure authorises the commercialisation of 5 substances as feed additives in the category of "sensory additives" subsequent to the re-evaluation by the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) in accordance with Article 10(2) of Regulation (EC) 1831/2003. No maximum residue levels are recommended.

The legislative measure authorises the commercialisation of 7 substances as feed additives in the category of "sensory additives" subsequent to the re-evaluation by the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) in accordance with Article 10(2) of Regulation (EC) 1831/2003. No maximum residue levels are recommended.

The legislative measure authorises the commercialisation of one substance as feed additive in the category of "sensory additives" subsequent to the re-evaluation by the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) in accordance with Article 10(2) of Regulation (EC) 1831/2003. No maximum residue levels are recommended.

The legislative measure authorises the commercialisation of 7 substances as feed additives in the category of "sensory additives" subsequent to the re-evaluation by the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) in accordance with Article 10(2) of Regulation (EC) 1831/2003. No maximum residue levels are recommended.

The legislative measure authorises the commercialisation of 2 substances as feed additives in the category of "sensory additives" subsequent to the re-evaluation by the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) in accordance with Article 10(2) of Regulation (EC) 1831/2003. No maximum residue levels are recommended.

The legislative measure authorises the commercialisation of 11 substances as feed additives in the category of "sensory additives" subsequent to the re-evaluation by the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) in accordance with Article 10(2) of Regulation (EC) 1831/2003. No maximum residue levels are recommended.