Germany: Mineral Oil Hydrocarbons
The representatives of the food control authorities of the federal states and the food sector association Food Federation Germany have made a recommendation on “benchmark levels” for contents of mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOH).
These benchmark levels (non-legislative) for mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOH), which were introduced on July 1, 2020, cover only the German market. For nuts and dried fruits, a benchmark level of 4 mg/kg for mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons (MOSH) is established. For mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH), the level is lower than the limit of qualification (LOQ).
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These benchmark levels (non-legislative) for mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOH), which were introduced on July 1, 2020, cover only the German market. For nuts and dried fruits, a benchmark level of 4 mg/kg for mineral oil saturated hydrocarbons (MOSH) is established. For mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH), the level is lower than the limit of qualification (LOQ).
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