On Tuesday 10 August, the European Commission adopted two amendments setting new maximum levels for lead and cadmium in foodstuffs, in order to reduce the presence of these carcinogenic contaminants in certain foods.
This change follows the study of new data on the subject, collected after the implementation of measures to reduce the presence of these two metals in several foods.
With regard to lead, the amended Regulation specifies, inter alia, that additional maximum levels should be set...