Foodlaw-Reading
Dr David Jukes, The University of Reading, UK
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Commission consultation, 10 April 2024
Summary
This initiative aims to align EU rules with international ‘Codex alimentarius’ standards on the acceptable level of contamination by Listeria monocytogenes of certain categories of ready-to eat food sold on the EU market.
The main objective is to protect consumers’ health while facilitating official controls carried out by the competent authorities in EU countries.
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Commission consultation: Draft COMMISSION REGULATION amending Regulation (EC) No 2073/2005 as regards Listeria monocytogenes A copy of the draft regulation is available on this site (click on image). In addition a draft Annex is available - see: ANNEX to the COMMISSION REGULATION |
For details of the consultation, see the Commission page: Listeria monocytogenes in ready-to-eat foods – update of safety criteria The consultation closes on 8 May 2024.
