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Following the numerous food scares concerning the detection of Ethylene Oxide over the last two years and its detection in food additives, Regulation (EU) N\u00b0 2022\/1396 has just been published in the Official Journal of the European Union.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It amends the Annex of Regulation (EU) No 231\/2012 laying down specifications for food additives listed in Regulation (EC) No 1333\/2008, as regards the presence of ethylene oxide in food additives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As a reminder, ethylene oxide is classified as carcinogenic, mutagenic, and toxic for reproduction under Regulation (EC) No 1272\/2008. It is neither approved as a biocidal product nor as an active substance for use in plant protection products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In order to ensure consumer safety, it is appropriate to ensure the prohibition of ethylene oxide, irrespective of its origin, in all food additives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The maximum level applicable has been set at the limit of quantification in these products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Annex to Regulation (EU) No 231\/2012 is amended as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Ethylene oxide may not be used for sterilisation in food additives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No ethylene oxide residue (sum of ethylene oxide and 2-chloroethanol, expressed as ethylene oxide (*)) greater than 0,1 mg\/kg, whatever its origin, may be present in food additives listed in Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 1333\/2008, including mixtures of food additives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(*) Namely ethylene oxide + 0.55* 2-chloro-ethanol.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your Phytocontrol laboratory offers you the analysis of ethylene oxide and its metabolite 2-Chloroethanol, by GC-MS\/MS, under COFRAC accreditation. You can consult our COFRAC technical appendix N\u00b01-1904 available in your customer area or on the COFRAC website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n