2 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol
(original Weisshaars method)
3 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous
solutions containing sodium chloride
4 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous
solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6 Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7 Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8 Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9 Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10 Derivatisation with acetone
11 Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
19
2211 Mycotoxins
Table 14 List of specific requirements for Mycotoxins data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP3)
Mycotoxins
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 4012006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
20
2212 Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds
Table 15 List of specific requirements for Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds (morphine codeine
papaverine noscapine thebaine and narceine) data collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP3)
Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
21
2213 Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
Table 16 List of specific requirements for Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP3)
Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
22
2214 Tropane Alkaloids
Table 17 List of specific requirements for Tropane Alkaloids data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP3)
Tropane Alkaloids
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Feed classification
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
23
2215 Arsenic and derivatives
Table 18 List of specific requirements for Arsenic and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Arsenic and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human
consumption) The FoodEx provides already a
list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown
rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need
to be reported they should be described in
ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
Product treatment
(S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human
consumption) Reporting data on rice (as
grains for human consumption) In order to be
able to distinguish raw rice and rice
undergoing any kind of treatment the
ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at
least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or
ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case
processed is selected the type of preparation
should be described in Comment of result
(R32) Additionally it is recommended to
clearly indicate if the original sample is a
dehydrated product (select Dehydration
T131A)
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product
contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for
children cereal based rice cake) it should be
specified in this field together with the details
on the variety of rice if known
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
24
Arsenic and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
25
2216 Cadmium and derivatives
Table 19 List of specific requirements for Cadmium and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
26
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
27
2217 Lead and derivatives
Table 20 List of specific requirements for Lead and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
28
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
29
2218 Mercury and derivatives
Table 21 List of specific requirements for Mercury and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic
Mercury Organic Mercury (eg
Methylmercury)
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
30
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
31
2219 Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
Table 22 List of specific requirements for Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities data
collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP4)
Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
Result value
uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 18822006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Annex I
Annex II
Annex III
Annex IV
Note
This document published on 13 January 2012 replaces the earlier version published on 9 December 2011
SPECIF REQUIREMENT FOR THE ACRYLAMIDE DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE PRODUCT COMMENT (S21) In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C) List of codes to be used is provided in table below It is strongly recommended to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (food sub-categories codes)
Food category code
Food sub-category code
Food category and sub-food category text
1
French fries sold as ready to eat
11
French fries from fresh potatoes
12
French fries from potato dough
13
Unspecified French fries
2
Potato crisps
21
Potato crisp from fresh potatoes
22
Potato crisp from potato dough
23
Unspecified potato crisps
3
Pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
31
Fries baked in the oven (oven fries)
32
Deep fried fries
33
Not specified pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
4
Soft bread
4
Soft bread
41
Not specified bread
5
Breakfast cereals (excluding muesli and porridge)
6
Biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
61
Crackers
62
Crisp bread
63
Wafers
64
Gingerbread
65
Not specified biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
7
Coffee and coffee substitutes
71
Roasted coffee (dry)
72
Instant coffee (dry)
73
Substitute coffee (dry)
74
Not specified (dry)
8
Baby foods other than processed cereal based foods
9
Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
91
Biscuits and rusks for infants and young children
92
Other processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
93
Not specified processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
10
Other products
101
Muesli and porridge
102
Cake and pastry
103
Savoury snacks
104
Not specified other products
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT FOR 3-MCPD ESTERS DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE ANALYTICAL METHOD TEXT (R11) Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical method textrdquo as provided in the table below If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Code
Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with acid (before transesterification) ndash DGF method
2
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol (original Weisshaars method)
3
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions containing sodium chloride
4
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6
Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7
Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8
Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9
Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10
Derivatisation with acetone
11
Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
x
x
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Comment of result (R32)
x
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
x
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
x
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
Mandatory to report the following information on the sample ldquoAnalysed as purchasedrdquo or ldquoAnalysed as consumedrdquo (Commission Recommendation 2007196EC on the monitoring of the presence of furan in foodstuffs)
In case the product is analysed as consumed it is relevant to provide information on the exact cooking preparation with time temperature and handling information (using the $ character to separate extra information) Example ldquoAnalysed as consumed$Heated in microwave for 60degC~15minsrdquo
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification (categories and sub-categories) based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C)
In case the sample needs a cooking process before analysis eg pre-cooked French fries it would be relevant to provide information on the exact cooking conditions (time temperature and handling information)Use the $ character to include extra information Example 31$Baked200degC ~ 15min
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Reporting format of the Commission Recommendation on Acrylamide 2007331 Annex II) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
Recommended to describe the container or wrapper that holds the product
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in this data element as provided in Annex III
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
Recommended to always report the percent of moisture in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Recommended to express the result value on whole weight basis
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
The data providers are also kindly requested to report information on the molecular mass distribution expressed as number or carbon atoms (referring to n-alkanes) including bull range of carbon atoms and bull maximum of the distribution curve
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Feed classification Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
In case data are reported on fish it is reccomended to specify the area of origin for fisheries In case the specific information on ldquoArea of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities coderdquo (S08) is not available (ldquoUnknown [M99]rdquo) at least the fish original environment should be given (ldquofrom fresh waterrdquo or ldquofrom salty waterrdquo) in Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities text (S09)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
The specific compound name (congener or steroisomer) should be clearly specified in the field ldquoparamCoderdquo (eg PBDE is not valid BDE-99 is valid)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
The full set of the 29 dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (17 PCDDF 12 dl-PCB) as listed in the Appendix to Annex II of the Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006 are mandatory when reporting results on dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs For the non-dioxin-like PCBs the 6 indicator congeners (PCB 28 52 101 138 153 and 180) are mandatory It is reccomended to report analytical results at congener level In case of reporting TEQ results the respective original sets of results from the individual congeners must also be given
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Mandatory to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter) (Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human consumption) The FoodEx provides already a list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need to be reported they should be described in ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) In order to be able to distinguish raw rice and rice undergoing any kind of treatment the ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case processed is selected the type of preparation should be described in Comment of result (R32) Additionally it is reccomended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A)
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for children cereal based rice cake) it should be specified in this field together with the details on the variety of rice if known
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic Mercury Organic Mercury (eg Methylmercury)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
2
This list revises the specific requirements described in previous calls for data and it represents a
tentative approach in collecting all information necessary for EFSA to carry out its analyses and
exposure assessments Nevertheless further work is planned for refining the approach and
collaboration of Member States would be much appreciated Comments on this list should be
provided to contaminantsefsaeuropaeu by end of February 2012
On the basis of the data elements defined in the SSD this list introduces new mandatory fields or
recommends specific information to be reported some of these requests for more detailed information
apply to all data collections included in ldquoCall for continuous collection of chemical contaminants
occurrence data in food and feedrdquo while other requirements apply only to certain specific chemical
contaminants
It should be noted that any new mandatory data element or recommendation introduced in this list of
specific requirements has to be considered as an addition to all the current rules defined in the SSD1
and in the Guidance on Data Exchange2 that still keep their validity
Currently when submitting data the system only checks the correct completion of the mandatory
fields reported in the SSD1 and the common business rules in the Guidance on Data Exchange
2 Once
the proposed list will be discussed and officially adopted updated business rules including specific
requirements per chemical contaminants will also be applied (provisional date from 1st November
2012)
Nevertheless data providers are strongly encouraged to consider the current list of specific
requirements when submitting data as it will reduce the need for additional information at a later
stage
2 Definition of mandatory and recommended data elements from the SSD
Following the evaluation of the information needs on chemical contaminants in food and feed for
carrying out data collection data analysis and exposure assessment a set of data elements from the
SSD as listed below has been considered
Country of origin of the product (S06)
EFSA product code (S12)3
Product full text description (S14)3
Product treatment (S17)
Product comment (S21)
Result LOQ (R15)3
Result value recovery (R19)
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Expression of result (R25)3
Comment of result (R32)
Packaging (S16)
Analytical method code (R10)
Analytical method text (R11)
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
2 European Food Safety Authority Guidance on Data Exchange EFSA Journal 2010 8(11)1895 [50pp]
doi102903jefsa20101895 Available online wwwefsaeuropaeu 3 The new requirements defined for these data elements apply to ALL data collections
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
3
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
Parameter code (R06)
Ingredient (S20)
The above listed data elements are already defined in and regulated by the SSD and the Guidance on
Data Exchange2 However after this revision additional rules will be applied to their reporting
depending on the chemical contaminant or group of chemicals of interest
Two levels of priority for reporting have been identified and defined for each data element depending
on the chemical contaminant under analysis
bull MANDATORY information that is essential for performing data analysis or exposure
assessment In case the data element is not correctly compiled the respective data
transmission will be rejected
bull RECOMMENDED missing information of this type does not prevent from data analysis or
exposure assessment nevertheless it strongly affects the quality of the assessment
Although the transmission will be accepted it is strongly recommended to provide the
information requested for this data element in order to avoid additional requests for
clarification at a later stage
New mandatory or recommended data elements are considered of particular interest for all data
collections whereas others only for specific data collections Detailed list of those new requirements
is given in Chapter 21 (Table 1) for those applying to all data collections and from Chapter 221 to
2219 for the other applying to specific data collections
It is of utmost importance to read carefully the information contained in Table 1 to 22 when
submitting data on any chemical contaminants to EFSA
Additionally the attached MSreg Excel document contains four Annexes Annex I comprises all
information contained in Table 1 to Table 22 Annex II summarises the ldquomandatoryrdquo or
ldquorecommendedrdquo requirements for each chemical contaminant described in detail in the current
document Annex III refers specifically to the data collection on 3-MCPD ESTERS (Table 12 and
Table 13) and it provides the list of possible analysis steps of hydrolysis and derivatisation that
should be specified in the data element ldquoanalytical method text (R11)rdquo Annex IV is linked to the
specific data collection on acrylamide (Table 7 and Table 8) and it provides the list of food categories
and sub-categories based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of
acrylamide (Annex point C)
21 Requirements that apply to ALL data collection
The level of priority in reporting information for four data elements of the SSD (EFSA product code
(S12) Product full text description (S14) Result LOQ (R15) Expression of result (R25)) has been
revised for all data collections In Table 1 details of these new requirements are provided they apply
to ALL chemical contaminants to be submitted to EFSA regardless if the chemical contaminant of
interest is listed or not in the current document
Table 1 List of new requirements for ALL data collections
Requirements that apply to ALL data collection
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
4
Requirements that apply to ALL data collection
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Clarification note
on
Result value
(R18)
Result value
recovery (R19)
and
Result value
corrected for
recovery (R20)
The analytical results reported in the data element Result value (R18) should reflect the best
numerical value that data provider would associate to the analytical measurement like when
following Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) The reported value should reflect the most
accurate estimate of the occurrence level of the chemical substance analysed taking into
account any correction for recovery if appropriate EFSA will not apply any correction for
recovery during data management but will consider the reported value as the final value to
be used for data analysis and exposure assessment
For this reason the terminology associated to the data element ldquoResult value corrected for
recoveryrdquo will include the only option of ldquomost accurate result value estimaterdquo to be
selected Additional information on the recovery of the analytical method (to be reported in
Result value recovery (R19)) still continues to be appreciated for improving the quality of
the assessment
22 Requirements that apply to specific data collection
Different levels of priority (recommended or mandatory) have been defined for certain data elements
depending on the type of contaminants of concern From Table 2 to Table 21 instructions and
explanations on the specific information requested for each data element and for each contaminant are
given
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
5
221 Brominated Flame Retardants
Table 2 List of specific requirements for Brominated Flame Retardants data collection (data
collection group OCC_GROUP1)
Brominated Flame Retardants
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Area of origin
for fisheries or
aquaculture
activities code
and text (S08
and S09)
In case data are reported on fish it is
recommended to specify the area of origin for
fisheries In case the specific information on
ldquoArea of origin for fisheries or aquaculture
activities coderdquo (S08) is not available
(ldquoUnknown [M99]rdquo) at least the fish original
environment should be given (ldquofrom fresh
waterrdquo or ldquofrom salty waterrdquo) in Area of origin
for fisheries or aquaculture activities text
(S09)
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description
(S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product
treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Parameter code
(R06)
The specific compound name (congener or
steroisomer) should be clearly specified in the
field ldquoparamCoderdquo (eg PBDE is not valid
BDE-99 is valid)
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Percentage of fat
in the original
sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage
of fat in the original sample (regardless the
result value is expressed in whole weight in
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
6
Brominated Flame Retardants
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
fat weight or dry matter)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
7
222 Dioxins and DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs Teq dioxins and PCBs
Table 3 List of specific requirements Dioxins and DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs data collection
(data collection group OCC_GROUP1)
Dioxins and DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs Teq dioxins and PCBs
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Parameter code
(R06)
The full set of the 29 dioxins and dioxin-like
PCBs (17 PCDDF 12 dl-PCB) as listed in
the Appendix to Annex II of the Commission
Regulation (EC) 18832006 are mandatory
when reporting results on dioxins and dioxin-
like PCBs For the non-dioxin-like PCBs the
6 indicator congeners (PCB 28 52 101 138
153 and 180) are mandatory It is
recommended to report analytical results at
congener level In case of reporting TEQ
results the respective original sets of results
from the individual congeners must also be
given
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 18832006)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
8
Dioxins and DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs Teq dioxins and PCBs
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Percentage of fat
in the original
sample (R24)
Mandatory to always report the percentage
of fat in the original sample (regardless the
result value is expressed in whole weight
in fat weight or dry matter) (Commission
Regulation (EC) 18832006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
9
223 Perfluorinated compounds
Table 4 List of specific requirements for Perfluorinated compounds data collection (data
collection group OCC_GROUP1)
Perfluorinated compounds
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
10
224 Melamine and analogues
Table 5 List of specific requirements for Melamine and analogues (cyanuric acid ammeline
ammelide) data collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP1)
Melamine and analogues
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
11
225 Mineral Oils
Table 6 List of specific requirements for Mineral Oils data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP1)
Mineral Oils
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Percentage of
moisture in the
original sample
(R23)
Recommended to always report the percent of
moisture in the original sample (regardless the
result value is expressed in whole weight in
fat weight or dry matter)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Recommended to express the result value on
whole weight basis
Comment of
result (R32)
The data providers are also kindly requested
to report information on the molecular mass
distribution expressed as number or carbon
atoms (referring to n-alkanes) including bull
range of carbon atoms and bull maximum of the
distribution curve
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
12
226 Acrylamide
Table 7 List of specific requirements for Acrylamide data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
Acrylamide
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Product comment
(S21)
In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it
is requested to provide additional product
classification based on Commission
Recommendation 2010307EC on the
monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C)
List of codes to be used is provided in
Table 8 It is strongly recommended to
classify the food samples at the most
detailed hierarchical level available (food
sub-categories codes)
In case the sample needs a cooking process
before analysis eg pre-cooked French fries
it would be relevant to provide information on
the exact cooking conditions (time
temperature and handling information)Use
the $ character to include extra information
Example 31$Baked200degC ~ 15min
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Reporting format of the Commission
Recommendation on Acrylamide 2007331
Annex II) This data element is considered to
be made mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
13
Table 8 List of food categories and sub-categories and respective codes based on Commission
Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C) Codes at the most
detailed hierarchical level available (food sub-categories codes) are requested to be reported in the
Product comment (S21) when submitting data on Acrylamide data collection
Food category
code
Food sub-
category code Food category and sub-food category text
1 French fries sold as ready to eat
11 French fries from fresh potatoes
12 French fries from potato dough
13 Unspecified French fries
2 Potato crisps
21 Potato crisp from fresh potatoes
22 Potato crisp from potato dough
23 Unspecified potato crisps
3 Pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
31 Fries baked in the oven (oven fries)
32 Deep fried fries
33 Not specified pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
4 Soft bread
4 Soft bread
41 Not specified bread
5 Breakfast cereals (excluding muesli and porridge)
6 Biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
61 Crackers
62 Crisp bread
63 Wafers
64 Gingerbread
65 Not specified biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry
and cake)
7 Coffee and coffee substitutes
71 Roasted coffee (dry)
72 Instant coffee (dry)
73 Substitute coffee (dry)
74 Not specified (dry)
8 Baby foods other than processed cereal based foods
9 Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
91 Biscuits and rusks for infants and young children
92 Other processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
93 Not specified processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
10 Other products
101 Muesli and porridge
102 Cake and pastry
103 Savoury snacks
104 Not specified other products
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
14
227 Ethyl Carbamate
Table 9 List of specific requirements for Ethyl Carbamate data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
Ethyl Carbamate
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Analytical
method text
(R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the
analytical instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
15
228 Furan
Table 10 List of specific requirements for Furan data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
Furan
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Product comment
(S21)
Mandatory to report the following
information on the sample ldquoAnalysed as
purchasedrdquo or ldquoAnalysed as consumedrdquo
(Commission Recommendation
2007196EC on the monitoring of the
presence of furan in foodstuffs)
In case the product is analysed as consumed
it is relevant to provide information on the
exact cooking preparation with time
temperature and handling information (using
the $ character to separate extra information)
Example ldquoAnalysed as consumed$Heated in
microwave for 60degC~15minsrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
16
229 Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
Table 11 List of specific requirements for Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) data
collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP2)
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Packaging (S16)
Recommended to describe the container or
wrapper that holds the product
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
17
2210 3-MCPD esters
Table 12 List of specific requirements for 3-MCPD esters data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
3-MCPD esters
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Analytical
method text
(R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the
applied analysis steps (hydrolysis
derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate
codecodes in this data element as provided in
Table 12
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
18
3-MCPD esters
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Percentage of fat
in the original
sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the
percentage of fat in the original sample
(regardless the result value is expressed in
whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for
the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis
steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical
method textrdquo as provided in Table 13 If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated
by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD
esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Table 13 List of codes for hydrolysis and derivatisation steps that might be applied for the analysis
of 3-MCPD esters
Code Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with
2 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol
(original Weisshaars method)
3 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous
solutions containing sodium chloride
4 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous
solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6 Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7 Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8 Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9 Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10 Derivatisation with acetone
11 Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
19
2211 Mycotoxins
Table 14 List of specific requirements for Mycotoxins data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP3)
Mycotoxins
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 4012006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
20
2212 Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds
Table 15 List of specific requirements for Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds (morphine codeine
papaverine noscapine thebaine and narceine) data collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP3)
Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
21
2213 Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
Table 16 List of specific requirements for Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP3)
Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
22
2214 Tropane Alkaloids
Table 17 List of specific requirements for Tropane Alkaloids data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP3)
Tropane Alkaloids
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Feed classification
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
23
2215 Arsenic and derivatives
Table 18 List of specific requirements for Arsenic and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Arsenic and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human
consumption) The FoodEx provides already a
list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown
rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need
to be reported they should be described in
ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
Product treatment
(S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human
consumption) Reporting data on rice (as
grains for human consumption) In order to be
able to distinguish raw rice and rice
undergoing any kind of treatment the
ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at
least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or
ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case
processed is selected the type of preparation
should be described in Comment of result
(R32) Additionally it is recommended to
clearly indicate if the original sample is a
dehydrated product (select Dehydration
T131A)
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product
contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for
children cereal based rice cake) it should be
specified in this field together with the details
on the variety of rice if known
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
24
Arsenic and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
25
2216 Cadmium and derivatives
Table 19 List of specific requirements for Cadmium and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
26
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
27
2217 Lead and derivatives
Table 20 List of specific requirements for Lead and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
28
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
29
2218 Mercury and derivatives
Table 21 List of specific requirements for Mercury and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic
Mercury Organic Mercury (eg
Methylmercury)
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
30
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
31
2219 Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
Table 22 List of specific requirements for Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities data
collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP4)
Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
Result value
uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 18822006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Annex I
Annex II
Annex III
Annex IV
Note
This document published on 13 January 2012 replaces the earlier version published on 9 December 2011
SPECIF REQUIREMENT FOR THE ACRYLAMIDE DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE PRODUCT COMMENT (S21) In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C) List of codes to be used is provided in table below It is strongly recommended to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (food sub-categories codes)
Food category code
Food sub-category code
Food category and sub-food category text
1
French fries sold as ready to eat
11
French fries from fresh potatoes
12
French fries from potato dough
13
Unspecified French fries
2
Potato crisps
21
Potato crisp from fresh potatoes
22
Potato crisp from potato dough
23
Unspecified potato crisps
3
Pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
31
Fries baked in the oven (oven fries)
32
Deep fried fries
33
Not specified pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
4
Soft bread
4
Soft bread
41
Not specified bread
5
Breakfast cereals (excluding muesli and porridge)
6
Biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
61
Crackers
62
Crisp bread
63
Wafers
64
Gingerbread
65
Not specified biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
7
Coffee and coffee substitutes
71
Roasted coffee (dry)
72
Instant coffee (dry)
73
Substitute coffee (dry)
74
Not specified (dry)
8
Baby foods other than processed cereal based foods
9
Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
91
Biscuits and rusks for infants and young children
92
Other processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
93
Not specified processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
10
Other products
101
Muesli and porridge
102
Cake and pastry
103
Savoury snacks
104
Not specified other products
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT FOR 3-MCPD ESTERS DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE ANALYTICAL METHOD TEXT (R11) Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical method textrdquo as provided in the table below If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Code
Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with acid (before transesterification) ndash DGF method
2
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol (original Weisshaars method)
3
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions containing sodium chloride
4
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6
Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7
Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8
Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9
Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10
Derivatisation with acetone
11
Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
x
x
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Comment of result (R32)
x
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
x
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
x
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
Mandatory to report the following information on the sample ldquoAnalysed as purchasedrdquo or ldquoAnalysed as consumedrdquo (Commission Recommendation 2007196EC on the monitoring of the presence of furan in foodstuffs)
In case the product is analysed as consumed it is relevant to provide information on the exact cooking preparation with time temperature and handling information (using the $ character to separate extra information) Example ldquoAnalysed as consumed$Heated in microwave for 60degC~15minsrdquo
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification (categories and sub-categories) based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C)
In case the sample needs a cooking process before analysis eg pre-cooked French fries it would be relevant to provide information on the exact cooking conditions (time temperature and handling information)Use the $ character to include extra information Example 31$Baked200degC ~ 15min
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Reporting format of the Commission Recommendation on Acrylamide 2007331 Annex II) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
Recommended to describe the container or wrapper that holds the product
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in this data element as provided in Annex III
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
Recommended to always report the percent of moisture in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Recommended to express the result value on whole weight basis
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
The data providers are also kindly requested to report information on the molecular mass distribution expressed as number or carbon atoms (referring to n-alkanes) including bull range of carbon atoms and bull maximum of the distribution curve
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Feed classification Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
In case data are reported on fish it is reccomended to specify the area of origin for fisheries In case the specific information on ldquoArea of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities coderdquo (S08) is not available (ldquoUnknown [M99]rdquo) at least the fish original environment should be given (ldquofrom fresh waterrdquo or ldquofrom salty waterrdquo) in Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities text (S09)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
The specific compound name (congener or steroisomer) should be clearly specified in the field ldquoparamCoderdquo (eg PBDE is not valid BDE-99 is valid)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
The full set of the 29 dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (17 PCDDF 12 dl-PCB) as listed in the Appendix to Annex II of the Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006 are mandatory when reporting results on dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs For the non-dioxin-like PCBs the 6 indicator congeners (PCB 28 52 101 138 153 and 180) are mandatory It is reccomended to report analytical results at congener level In case of reporting TEQ results the respective original sets of results from the individual congeners must also be given
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Mandatory to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter) (Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human consumption) The FoodEx provides already a list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need to be reported they should be described in ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) In order to be able to distinguish raw rice and rice undergoing any kind of treatment the ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case processed is selected the type of preparation should be described in Comment of result (R32) Additionally it is reccomended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A)
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for children cereal based rice cake) it should be specified in this field together with the details on the variety of rice if known
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic Mercury Organic Mercury (eg Methylmercury)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
3
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
Parameter code (R06)
Ingredient (S20)
The above listed data elements are already defined in and regulated by the SSD and the Guidance on
Data Exchange2 However after this revision additional rules will be applied to their reporting
depending on the chemical contaminant or group of chemicals of interest
Two levels of priority for reporting have been identified and defined for each data element depending
on the chemical contaminant under analysis
bull MANDATORY information that is essential for performing data analysis or exposure
assessment In case the data element is not correctly compiled the respective data
transmission will be rejected
bull RECOMMENDED missing information of this type does not prevent from data analysis or
exposure assessment nevertheless it strongly affects the quality of the assessment
Although the transmission will be accepted it is strongly recommended to provide the
information requested for this data element in order to avoid additional requests for
clarification at a later stage
New mandatory or recommended data elements are considered of particular interest for all data
collections whereas others only for specific data collections Detailed list of those new requirements
is given in Chapter 21 (Table 1) for those applying to all data collections and from Chapter 221 to
2219 for the other applying to specific data collections
It is of utmost importance to read carefully the information contained in Table 1 to 22 when
submitting data on any chemical contaminants to EFSA
Additionally the attached MSreg Excel document contains four Annexes Annex I comprises all
information contained in Table 1 to Table 22 Annex II summarises the ldquomandatoryrdquo or
ldquorecommendedrdquo requirements for each chemical contaminant described in detail in the current
document Annex III refers specifically to the data collection on 3-MCPD ESTERS (Table 12 and
Table 13) and it provides the list of possible analysis steps of hydrolysis and derivatisation that
should be specified in the data element ldquoanalytical method text (R11)rdquo Annex IV is linked to the
specific data collection on acrylamide (Table 7 and Table 8) and it provides the list of food categories
and sub-categories based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of
acrylamide (Annex point C)
21 Requirements that apply to ALL data collection
The level of priority in reporting information for four data elements of the SSD (EFSA product code
(S12) Product full text description (S14) Result LOQ (R15) Expression of result (R25)) has been
revised for all data collections In Table 1 details of these new requirements are provided they apply
to ALL chemical contaminants to be submitted to EFSA regardless if the chemical contaminant of
interest is listed or not in the current document
Table 1 List of new requirements for ALL data collections
Requirements that apply to ALL data collection
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
4
Requirements that apply to ALL data collection
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Clarification note
on
Result value
(R18)
Result value
recovery (R19)
and
Result value
corrected for
recovery (R20)
The analytical results reported in the data element Result value (R18) should reflect the best
numerical value that data provider would associate to the analytical measurement like when
following Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) The reported value should reflect the most
accurate estimate of the occurrence level of the chemical substance analysed taking into
account any correction for recovery if appropriate EFSA will not apply any correction for
recovery during data management but will consider the reported value as the final value to
be used for data analysis and exposure assessment
For this reason the terminology associated to the data element ldquoResult value corrected for
recoveryrdquo will include the only option of ldquomost accurate result value estimaterdquo to be
selected Additional information on the recovery of the analytical method (to be reported in
Result value recovery (R19)) still continues to be appreciated for improving the quality of
the assessment
22 Requirements that apply to specific data collection
Different levels of priority (recommended or mandatory) have been defined for certain data elements
depending on the type of contaminants of concern From Table 2 to Table 21 instructions and
explanations on the specific information requested for each data element and for each contaminant are
given
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
5
221 Brominated Flame Retardants
Table 2 List of specific requirements for Brominated Flame Retardants data collection (data
collection group OCC_GROUP1)
Brominated Flame Retardants
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Area of origin
for fisheries or
aquaculture
activities code
and text (S08
and S09)
In case data are reported on fish it is
recommended to specify the area of origin for
fisheries In case the specific information on
ldquoArea of origin for fisheries or aquaculture
activities coderdquo (S08) is not available
(ldquoUnknown [M99]rdquo) at least the fish original
environment should be given (ldquofrom fresh
waterrdquo or ldquofrom salty waterrdquo) in Area of origin
for fisheries or aquaculture activities text
(S09)
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description
(S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product
treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Parameter code
(R06)
The specific compound name (congener or
steroisomer) should be clearly specified in the
field ldquoparamCoderdquo (eg PBDE is not valid
BDE-99 is valid)
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Percentage of fat
in the original
sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage
of fat in the original sample (regardless the
result value is expressed in whole weight in
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
6
Brominated Flame Retardants
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
fat weight or dry matter)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
7
222 Dioxins and DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs Teq dioxins and PCBs
Table 3 List of specific requirements Dioxins and DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs data collection
(data collection group OCC_GROUP1)
Dioxins and DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs Teq dioxins and PCBs
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Parameter code
(R06)
The full set of the 29 dioxins and dioxin-like
PCBs (17 PCDDF 12 dl-PCB) as listed in
the Appendix to Annex II of the Commission
Regulation (EC) 18832006 are mandatory
when reporting results on dioxins and dioxin-
like PCBs For the non-dioxin-like PCBs the
6 indicator congeners (PCB 28 52 101 138
153 and 180) are mandatory It is
recommended to report analytical results at
congener level In case of reporting TEQ
results the respective original sets of results
from the individual congeners must also be
given
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 18832006)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
8
Dioxins and DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs Teq dioxins and PCBs
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Percentage of fat
in the original
sample (R24)
Mandatory to always report the percentage
of fat in the original sample (regardless the
result value is expressed in whole weight
in fat weight or dry matter) (Commission
Regulation (EC) 18832006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
9
223 Perfluorinated compounds
Table 4 List of specific requirements for Perfluorinated compounds data collection (data
collection group OCC_GROUP1)
Perfluorinated compounds
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
10
224 Melamine and analogues
Table 5 List of specific requirements for Melamine and analogues (cyanuric acid ammeline
ammelide) data collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP1)
Melamine and analogues
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
11
225 Mineral Oils
Table 6 List of specific requirements for Mineral Oils data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP1)
Mineral Oils
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Percentage of
moisture in the
original sample
(R23)
Recommended to always report the percent of
moisture in the original sample (regardless the
result value is expressed in whole weight in
fat weight or dry matter)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Recommended to express the result value on
whole weight basis
Comment of
result (R32)
The data providers are also kindly requested
to report information on the molecular mass
distribution expressed as number or carbon
atoms (referring to n-alkanes) including bull
range of carbon atoms and bull maximum of the
distribution curve
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
12
226 Acrylamide
Table 7 List of specific requirements for Acrylamide data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
Acrylamide
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Product comment
(S21)
In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it
is requested to provide additional product
classification based on Commission
Recommendation 2010307EC on the
monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C)
List of codes to be used is provided in
Table 8 It is strongly recommended to
classify the food samples at the most
detailed hierarchical level available (food
sub-categories codes)
In case the sample needs a cooking process
before analysis eg pre-cooked French fries
it would be relevant to provide information on
the exact cooking conditions (time
temperature and handling information)Use
the $ character to include extra information
Example 31$Baked200degC ~ 15min
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Reporting format of the Commission
Recommendation on Acrylamide 2007331
Annex II) This data element is considered to
be made mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
13
Table 8 List of food categories and sub-categories and respective codes based on Commission
Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C) Codes at the most
detailed hierarchical level available (food sub-categories codes) are requested to be reported in the
Product comment (S21) when submitting data on Acrylamide data collection
Food category
code
Food sub-
category code Food category and sub-food category text
1 French fries sold as ready to eat
11 French fries from fresh potatoes
12 French fries from potato dough
13 Unspecified French fries
2 Potato crisps
21 Potato crisp from fresh potatoes
22 Potato crisp from potato dough
23 Unspecified potato crisps
3 Pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
31 Fries baked in the oven (oven fries)
32 Deep fried fries
33 Not specified pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
4 Soft bread
4 Soft bread
41 Not specified bread
5 Breakfast cereals (excluding muesli and porridge)
6 Biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
61 Crackers
62 Crisp bread
63 Wafers
64 Gingerbread
65 Not specified biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry
and cake)
7 Coffee and coffee substitutes
71 Roasted coffee (dry)
72 Instant coffee (dry)
73 Substitute coffee (dry)
74 Not specified (dry)
8 Baby foods other than processed cereal based foods
9 Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
91 Biscuits and rusks for infants and young children
92 Other processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
93 Not specified processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
10 Other products
101 Muesli and porridge
102 Cake and pastry
103 Savoury snacks
104 Not specified other products
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
14
227 Ethyl Carbamate
Table 9 List of specific requirements for Ethyl Carbamate data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
Ethyl Carbamate
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Analytical
method text
(R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the
analytical instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
15
228 Furan
Table 10 List of specific requirements for Furan data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
Furan
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Product comment
(S21)
Mandatory to report the following
information on the sample ldquoAnalysed as
purchasedrdquo or ldquoAnalysed as consumedrdquo
(Commission Recommendation
2007196EC on the monitoring of the
presence of furan in foodstuffs)
In case the product is analysed as consumed
it is relevant to provide information on the
exact cooking preparation with time
temperature and handling information (using
the $ character to separate extra information)
Example ldquoAnalysed as consumed$Heated in
microwave for 60degC~15minsrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
16
229 Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
Table 11 List of specific requirements for Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) data
collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP2)
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Packaging (S16)
Recommended to describe the container or
wrapper that holds the product
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
17
2210 3-MCPD esters
Table 12 List of specific requirements for 3-MCPD esters data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
3-MCPD esters
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Analytical
method text
(R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the
applied analysis steps (hydrolysis
derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate
codecodes in this data element as provided in
Table 12
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
18
3-MCPD esters
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Percentage of fat
in the original
sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the
percentage of fat in the original sample
(regardless the result value is expressed in
whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for
the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis
steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical
method textrdquo as provided in Table 13 If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated
by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD
esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Table 13 List of codes for hydrolysis and derivatisation steps that might be applied for the analysis
of 3-MCPD esters
Code Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with
2 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol
(original Weisshaars method)
3 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous
solutions containing sodium chloride
4 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous
solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6 Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7 Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8 Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9 Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10 Derivatisation with acetone
11 Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
19
2211 Mycotoxins
Table 14 List of specific requirements for Mycotoxins data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP3)
Mycotoxins
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 4012006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
20
2212 Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds
Table 15 List of specific requirements for Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds (morphine codeine
papaverine noscapine thebaine and narceine) data collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP3)
Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
21
2213 Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
Table 16 List of specific requirements for Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP3)
Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
22
2214 Tropane Alkaloids
Table 17 List of specific requirements for Tropane Alkaloids data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP3)
Tropane Alkaloids
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Feed classification
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
23
2215 Arsenic and derivatives
Table 18 List of specific requirements for Arsenic and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Arsenic and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human
consumption) The FoodEx provides already a
list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown
rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need
to be reported they should be described in
ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
Product treatment
(S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human
consumption) Reporting data on rice (as
grains for human consumption) In order to be
able to distinguish raw rice and rice
undergoing any kind of treatment the
ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at
least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or
ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case
processed is selected the type of preparation
should be described in Comment of result
(R32) Additionally it is recommended to
clearly indicate if the original sample is a
dehydrated product (select Dehydration
T131A)
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product
contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for
children cereal based rice cake) it should be
specified in this field together with the details
on the variety of rice if known
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
24
Arsenic and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
25
2216 Cadmium and derivatives
Table 19 List of specific requirements for Cadmium and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
26
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
27
2217 Lead and derivatives
Table 20 List of specific requirements for Lead and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
28
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
29
2218 Mercury and derivatives
Table 21 List of specific requirements for Mercury and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic
Mercury Organic Mercury (eg
Methylmercury)
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
30
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
31
2219 Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
Table 22 List of specific requirements for Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities data
collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP4)
Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
Result value
uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 18822006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Annex I
Annex II
Annex III
Annex IV
Note
This document published on 13 January 2012 replaces the earlier version published on 9 December 2011
SPECIF REQUIREMENT FOR THE ACRYLAMIDE DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE PRODUCT COMMENT (S21) In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C) List of codes to be used is provided in table below It is strongly recommended to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (food sub-categories codes)
Food category code
Food sub-category code
Food category and sub-food category text
1
French fries sold as ready to eat
11
French fries from fresh potatoes
12
French fries from potato dough
13
Unspecified French fries
2
Potato crisps
21
Potato crisp from fresh potatoes
22
Potato crisp from potato dough
23
Unspecified potato crisps
3
Pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
31
Fries baked in the oven (oven fries)
32
Deep fried fries
33
Not specified pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
4
Soft bread
4
Soft bread
41
Not specified bread
5
Breakfast cereals (excluding muesli and porridge)
6
Biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
61
Crackers
62
Crisp bread
63
Wafers
64
Gingerbread
65
Not specified biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
7
Coffee and coffee substitutes
71
Roasted coffee (dry)
72
Instant coffee (dry)
73
Substitute coffee (dry)
74
Not specified (dry)
8
Baby foods other than processed cereal based foods
9
Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
91
Biscuits and rusks for infants and young children
92
Other processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
93
Not specified processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
10
Other products
101
Muesli and porridge
102
Cake and pastry
103
Savoury snacks
104
Not specified other products
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT FOR 3-MCPD ESTERS DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE ANALYTICAL METHOD TEXT (R11) Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical method textrdquo as provided in the table below If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Code
Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with acid (before transesterification) ndash DGF method
2
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol (original Weisshaars method)
3
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions containing sodium chloride
4
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6
Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7
Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8
Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9
Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10
Derivatisation with acetone
11
Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
x
x
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Comment of result (R32)
x
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
x
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
x
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
Mandatory to report the following information on the sample ldquoAnalysed as purchasedrdquo or ldquoAnalysed as consumedrdquo (Commission Recommendation 2007196EC on the monitoring of the presence of furan in foodstuffs)
In case the product is analysed as consumed it is relevant to provide information on the exact cooking preparation with time temperature and handling information (using the $ character to separate extra information) Example ldquoAnalysed as consumed$Heated in microwave for 60degC~15minsrdquo
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification (categories and sub-categories) based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C)
In case the sample needs a cooking process before analysis eg pre-cooked French fries it would be relevant to provide information on the exact cooking conditions (time temperature and handling information)Use the $ character to include extra information Example 31$Baked200degC ~ 15min
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Reporting format of the Commission Recommendation on Acrylamide 2007331 Annex II) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
Recommended to describe the container or wrapper that holds the product
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in this data element as provided in Annex III
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
Recommended to always report the percent of moisture in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Recommended to express the result value on whole weight basis
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
The data providers are also kindly requested to report information on the molecular mass distribution expressed as number or carbon atoms (referring to n-alkanes) including bull range of carbon atoms and bull maximum of the distribution curve
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Feed classification Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
In case data are reported on fish it is reccomended to specify the area of origin for fisheries In case the specific information on ldquoArea of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities coderdquo (S08) is not available (ldquoUnknown [M99]rdquo) at least the fish original environment should be given (ldquofrom fresh waterrdquo or ldquofrom salty waterrdquo) in Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities text (S09)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
The specific compound name (congener or steroisomer) should be clearly specified in the field ldquoparamCoderdquo (eg PBDE is not valid BDE-99 is valid)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
The full set of the 29 dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (17 PCDDF 12 dl-PCB) as listed in the Appendix to Annex II of the Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006 are mandatory when reporting results on dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs For the non-dioxin-like PCBs the 6 indicator congeners (PCB 28 52 101 138 153 and 180) are mandatory It is reccomended to report analytical results at congener level In case of reporting TEQ results the respective original sets of results from the individual congeners must also be given
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Mandatory to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter) (Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human consumption) The FoodEx provides already a list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need to be reported they should be described in ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) In order to be able to distinguish raw rice and rice undergoing any kind of treatment the ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case processed is selected the type of preparation should be described in Comment of result (R32) Additionally it is reccomended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A)
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for children cereal based rice cake) it should be specified in this field together with the details on the variety of rice if known
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic Mercury Organic Mercury (eg Methylmercury)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
4
Requirements that apply to ALL data collection
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Clarification note
on
Result value
(R18)
Result value
recovery (R19)
and
Result value
corrected for
recovery (R20)
The analytical results reported in the data element Result value (R18) should reflect the best
numerical value that data provider would associate to the analytical measurement like when
following Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) The reported value should reflect the most
accurate estimate of the occurrence level of the chemical substance analysed taking into
account any correction for recovery if appropriate EFSA will not apply any correction for
recovery during data management but will consider the reported value as the final value to
be used for data analysis and exposure assessment
For this reason the terminology associated to the data element ldquoResult value corrected for
recoveryrdquo will include the only option of ldquomost accurate result value estimaterdquo to be
selected Additional information on the recovery of the analytical method (to be reported in
Result value recovery (R19)) still continues to be appreciated for improving the quality of
the assessment
22 Requirements that apply to specific data collection
Different levels of priority (recommended or mandatory) have been defined for certain data elements
depending on the type of contaminants of concern From Table 2 to Table 21 instructions and
explanations on the specific information requested for each data element and for each contaminant are
given
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
5
221 Brominated Flame Retardants
Table 2 List of specific requirements for Brominated Flame Retardants data collection (data
collection group OCC_GROUP1)
Brominated Flame Retardants
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Area of origin
for fisheries or
aquaculture
activities code
and text (S08
and S09)
In case data are reported on fish it is
recommended to specify the area of origin for
fisheries In case the specific information on
ldquoArea of origin for fisheries or aquaculture
activities coderdquo (S08) is not available
(ldquoUnknown [M99]rdquo) at least the fish original
environment should be given (ldquofrom fresh
waterrdquo or ldquofrom salty waterrdquo) in Area of origin
for fisheries or aquaculture activities text
(S09)
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description
(S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product
treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Parameter code
(R06)
The specific compound name (congener or
steroisomer) should be clearly specified in the
field ldquoparamCoderdquo (eg PBDE is not valid
BDE-99 is valid)
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Percentage of fat
in the original
sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage
of fat in the original sample (regardless the
result value is expressed in whole weight in
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
6
Brominated Flame Retardants
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
fat weight or dry matter)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
7
222 Dioxins and DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs Teq dioxins and PCBs
Table 3 List of specific requirements Dioxins and DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs data collection
(data collection group OCC_GROUP1)
Dioxins and DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs Teq dioxins and PCBs
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Parameter code
(R06)
The full set of the 29 dioxins and dioxin-like
PCBs (17 PCDDF 12 dl-PCB) as listed in
the Appendix to Annex II of the Commission
Regulation (EC) 18832006 are mandatory
when reporting results on dioxins and dioxin-
like PCBs For the non-dioxin-like PCBs the
6 indicator congeners (PCB 28 52 101 138
153 and 180) are mandatory It is
recommended to report analytical results at
congener level In case of reporting TEQ
results the respective original sets of results
from the individual congeners must also be
given
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 18832006)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
8
Dioxins and DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs Teq dioxins and PCBs
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Percentage of fat
in the original
sample (R24)
Mandatory to always report the percentage
of fat in the original sample (regardless the
result value is expressed in whole weight
in fat weight or dry matter) (Commission
Regulation (EC) 18832006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
9
223 Perfluorinated compounds
Table 4 List of specific requirements for Perfluorinated compounds data collection (data
collection group OCC_GROUP1)
Perfluorinated compounds
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
10
224 Melamine and analogues
Table 5 List of specific requirements for Melamine and analogues (cyanuric acid ammeline
ammelide) data collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP1)
Melamine and analogues
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
11
225 Mineral Oils
Table 6 List of specific requirements for Mineral Oils data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP1)
Mineral Oils
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Percentage of
moisture in the
original sample
(R23)
Recommended to always report the percent of
moisture in the original sample (regardless the
result value is expressed in whole weight in
fat weight or dry matter)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Recommended to express the result value on
whole weight basis
Comment of
result (R32)
The data providers are also kindly requested
to report information on the molecular mass
distribution expressed as number or carbon
atoms (referring to n-alkanes) including bull
range of carbon atoms and bull maximum of the
distribution curve
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
12
226 Acrylamide
Table 7 List of specific requirements for Acrylamide data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
Acrylamide
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Product comment
(S21)
In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it
is requested to provide additional product
classification based on Commission
Recommendation 2010307EC on the
monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C)
List of codes to be used is provided in
Table 8 It is strongly recommended to
classify the food samples at the most
detailed hierarchical level available (food
sub-categories codes)
In case the sample needs a cooking process
before analysis eg pre-cooked French fries
it would be relevant to provide information on
the exact cooking conditions (time
temperature and handling information)Use
the $ character to include extra information
Example 31$Baked200degC ~ 15min
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Reporting format of the Commission
Recommendation on Acrylamide 2007331
Annex II) This data element is considered to
be made mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
13
Table 8 List of food categories and sub-categories and respective codes based on Commission
Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C) Codes at the most
detailed hierarchical level available (food sub-categories codes) are requested to be reported in the
Product comment (S21) when submitting data on Acrylamide data collection
Food category
code
Food sub-
category code Food category and sub-food category text
1 French fries sold as ready to eat
11 French fries from fresh potatoes
12 French fries from potato dough
13 Unspecified French fries
2 Potato crisps
21 Potato crisp from fresh potatoes
22 Potato crisp from potato dough
23 Unspecified potato crisps
3 Pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
31 Fries baked in the oven (oven fries)
32 Deep fried fries
33 Not specified pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
4 Soft bread
4 Soft bread
41 Not specified bread
5 Breakfast cereals (excluding muesli and porridge)
6 Biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
61 Crackers
62 Crisp bread
63 Wafers
64 Gingerbread
65 Not specified biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry
and cake)
7 Coffee and coffee substitutes
71 Roasted coffee (dry)
72 Instant coffee (dry)
73 Substitute coffee (dry)
74 Not specified (dry)
8 Baby foods other than processed cereal based foods
9 Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
91 Biscuits and rusks for infants and young children
92 Other processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
93 Not specified processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
10 Other products
101 Muesli and porridge
102 Cake and pastry
103 Savoury snacks
104 Not specified other products
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
14
227 Ethyl Carbamate
Table 9 List of specific requirements for Ethyl Carbamate data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
Ethyl Carbamate
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Analytical
method text
(R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the
analytical instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
15
228 Furan
Table 10 List of specific requirements for Furan data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
Furan
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Product comment
(S21)
Mandatory to report the following
information on the sample ldquoAnalysed as
purchasedrdquo or ldquoAnalysed as consumedrdquo
(Commission Recommendation
2007196EC on the monitoring of the
presence of furan in foodstuffs)
In case the product is analysed as consumed
it is relevant to provide information on the
exact cooking preparation with time
temperature and handling information (using
the $ character to separate extra information)
Example ldquoAnalysed as consumed$Heated in
microwave for 60degC~15minsrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
16
229 Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
Table 11 List of specific requirements for Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) data
collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP2)
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Packaging (S16)
Recommended to describe the container or
wrapper that holds the product
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
17
2210 3-MCPD esters
Table 12 List of specific requirements for 3-MCPD esters data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
3-MCPD esters
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Analytical
method text
(R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the
applied analysis steps (hydrolysis
derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate
codecodes in this data element as provided in
Table 12
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
18
3-MCPD esters
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Percentage of fat
in the original
sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the
percentage of fat in the original sample
(regardless the result value is expressed in
whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for
the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis
steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical
method textrdquo as provided in Table 13 If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated
by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD
esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Table 13 List of codes for hydrolysis and derivatisation steps that might be applied for the analysis
of 3-MCPD esters
Code Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with
2 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol
(original Weisshaars method)
3 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous
solutions containing sodium chloride
4 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous
solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6 Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7 Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8 Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9 Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10 Derivatisation with acetone
11 Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
19
2211 Mycotoxins
Table 14 List of specific requirements for Mycotoxins data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP3)
Mycotoxins
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 4012006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
20
2212 Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds
Table 15 List of specific requirements for Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds (morphine codeine
papaverine noscapine thebaine and narceine) data collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP3)
Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
21
2213 Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
Table 16 List of specific requirements for Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP3)
Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
22
2214 Tropane Alkaloids
Table 17 List of specific requirements for Tropane Alkaloids data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP3)
Tropane Alkaloids
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Feed classification
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
23
2215 Arsenic and derivatives
Table 18 List of specific requirements for Arsenic and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Arsenic and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human
consumption) The FoodEx provides already a
list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown
rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need
to be reported they should be described in
ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
Product treatment
(S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human
consumption) Reporting data on rice (as
grains for human consumption) In order to be
able to distinguish raw rice and rice
undergoing any kind of treatment the
ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at
least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or
ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case
processed is selected the type of preparation
should be described in Comment of result
(R32) Additionally it is recommended to
clearly indicate if the original sample is a
dehydrated product (select Dehydration
T131A)
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product
contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for
children cereal based rice cake) it should be
specified in this field together with the details
on the variety of rice if known
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
24
Arsenic and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
25
2216 Cadmium and derivatives
Table 19 List of specific requirements for Cadmium and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
26
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
27
2217 Lead and derivatives
Table 20 List of specific requirements for Lead and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
28
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
29
2218 Mercury and derivatives
Table 21 List of specific requirements for Mercury and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic
Mercury Organic Mercury (eg
Methylmercury)
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
30
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
31
2219 Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
Table 22 List of specific requirements for Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities data
collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP4)
Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
Result value
uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 18822006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Annex I
Annex II
Annex III
Annex IV
Note
This document published on 13 January 2012 replaces the earlier version published on 9 December 2011
SPECIF REQUIREMENT FOR THE ACRYLAMIDE DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE PRODUCT COMMENT (S21) In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C) List of codes to be used is provided in table below It is strongly recommended to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (food sub-categories codes)
Food category code
Food sub-category code
Food category and sub-food category text
1
French fries sold as ready to eat
11
French fries from fresh potatoes
12
French fries from potato dough
13
Unspecified French fries
2
Potato crisps
21
Potato crisp from fresh potatoes
22
Potato crisp from potato dough
23
Unspecified potato crisps
3
Pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
31
Fries baked in the oven (oven fries)
32
Deep fried fries
33
Not specified pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
4
Soft bread
4
Soft bread
41
Not specified bread
5
Breakfast cereals (excluding muesli and porridge)
6
Biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
61
Crackers
62
Crisp bread
63
Wafers
64
Gingerbread
65
Not specified biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
7
Coffee and coffee substitutes
71
Roasted coffee (dry)
72
Instant coffee (dry)
73
Substitute coffee (dry)
74
Not specified (dry)
8
Baby foods other than processed cereal based foods
9
Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
91
Biscuits and rusks for infants and young children
92
Other processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
93
Not specified processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
10
Other products
101
Muesli and porridge
102
Cake and pastry
103
Savoury snacks
104
Not specified other products
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT FOR 3-MCPD ESTERS DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE ANALYTICAL METHOD TEXT (R11) Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical method textrdquo as provided in the table below If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Code
Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with acid (before transesterification) ndash DGF method
2
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol (original Weisshaars method)
3
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions containing sodium chloride
4
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6
Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7
Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8
Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9
Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10
Derivatisation with acetone
11
Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
x
x
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Comment of result (R32)
x
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
x
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
x
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
Mandatory to report the following information on the sample ldquoAnalysed as purchasedrdquo or ldquoAnalysed as consumedrdquo (Commission Recommendation 2007196EC on the monitoring of the presence of furan in foodstuffs)
In case the product is analysed as consumed it is relevant to provide information on the exact cooking preparation with time temperature and handling information (using the $ character to separate extra information) Example ldquoAnalysed as consumed$Heated in microwave for 60degC~15minsrdquo
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification (categories and sub-categories) based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C)
In case the sample needs a cooking process before analysis eg pre-cooked French fries it would be relevant to provide information on the exact cooking conditions (time temperature and handling information)Use the $ character to include extra information Example 31$Baked200degC ~ 15min
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Reporting format of the Commission Recommendation on Acrylamide 2007331 Annex II) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
Recommended to describe the container or wrapper that holds the product
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in this data element as provided in Annex III
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
Recommended to always report the percent of moisture in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Recommended to express the result value on whole weight basis
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
The data providers are also kindly requested to report information on the molecular mass distribution expressed as number or carbon atoms (referring to n-alkanes) including bull range of carbon atoms and bull maximum of the distribution curve
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Feed classification Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
In case data are reported on fish it is reccomended to specify the area of origin for fisheries In case the specific information on ldquoArea of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities coderdquo (S08) is not available (ldquoUnknown [M99]rdquo) at least the fish original environment should be given (ldquofrom fresh waterrdquo or ldquofrom salty waterrdquo) in Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities text (S09)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
The specific compound name (congener or steroisomer) should be clearly specified in the field ldquoparamCoderdquo (eg PBDE is not valid BDE-99 is valid)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
The full set of the 29 dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (17 PCDDF 12 dl-PCB) as listed in the Appendix to Annex II of the Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006 are mandatory when reporting results on dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs For the non-dioxin-like PCBs the 6 indicator congeners (PCB 28 52 101 138 153 and 180) are mandatory It is reccomended to report analytical results at congener level In case of reporting TEQ results the respective original sets of results from the individual congeners must also be given
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Mandatory to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter) (Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human consumption) The FoodEx provides already a list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need to be reported they should be described in ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) In order to be able to distinguish raw rice and rice undergoing any kind of treatment the ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case processed is selected the type of preparation should be described in Comment of result (R32) Additionally it is reccomended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A)
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for children cereal based rice cake) it should be specified in this field together with the details on the variety of rice if known
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic Mercury Organic Mercury (eg Methylmercury)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
5
221 Brominated Flame Retardants
Table 2 List of specific requirements for Brominated Flame Retardants data collection (data
collection group OCC_GROUP1)
Brominated Flame Retardants
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Area of origin
for fisheries or
aquaculture
activities code
and text (S08
and S09)
In case data are reported on fish it is
recommended to specify the area of origin for
fisheries In case the specific information on
ldquoArea of origin for fisheries or aquaculture
activities coderdquo (S08) is not available
(ldquoUnknown [M99]rdquo) at least the fish original
environment should be given (ldquofrom fresh
waterrdquo or ldquofrom salty waterrdquo) in Area of origin
for fisheries or aquaculture activities text
(S09)
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description
(S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product
treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Parameter code
(R06)
The specific compound name (congener or
steroisomer) should be clearly specified in the
field ldquoparamCoderdquo (eg PBDE is not valid
BDE-99 is valid)
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Percentage of fat
in the original
sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage
of fat in the original sample (regardless the
result value is expressed in whole weight in
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
6
Brominated Flame Retardants
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
fat weight or dry matter)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
7
222 Dioxins and DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs Teq dioxins and PCBs
Table 3 List of specific requirements Dioxins and DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs data collection
(data collection group OCC_GROUP1)
Dioxins and DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs Teq dioxins and PCBs
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Parameter code
(R06)
The full set of the 29 dioxins and dioxin-like
PCBs (17 PCDDF 12 dl-PCB) as listed in
the Appendix to Annex II of the Commission
Regulation (EC) 18832006 are mandatory
when reporting results on dioxins and dioxin-
like PCBs For the non-dioxin-like PCBs the
6 indicator congeners (PCB 28 52 101 138
153 and 180) are mandatory It is
recommended to report analytical results at
congener level In case of reporting TEQ
results the respective original sets of results
from the individual congeners must also be
given
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 18832006)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
8
Dioxins and DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs Teq dioxins and PCBs
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Percentage of fat
in the original
sample (R24)
Mandatory to always report the percentage
of fat in the original sample (regardless the
result value is expressed in whole weight
in fat weight or dry matter) (Commission
Regulation (EC) 18832006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
9
223 Perfluorinated compounds
Table 4 List of specific requirements for Perfluorinated compounds data collection (data
collection group OCC_GROUP1)
Perfluorinated compounds
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
10
224 Melamine and analogues
Table 5 List of specific requirements for Melamine and analogues (cyanuric acid ammeline
ammelide) data collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP1)
Melamine and analogues
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
11
225 Mineral Oils
Table 6 List of specific requirements for Mineral Oils data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP1)
Mineral Oils
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Percentage of
moisture in the
original sample
(R23)
Recommended to always report the percent of
moisture in the original sample (regardless the
result value is expressed in whole weight in
fat weight or dry matter)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Recommended to express the result value on
whole weight basis
Comment of
result (R32)
The data providers are also kindly requested
to report information on the molecular mass
distribution expressed as number or carbon
atoms (referring to n-alkanes) including bull
range of carbon atoms and bull maximum of the
distribution curve
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
12
226 Acrylamide
Table 7 List of specific requirements for Acrylamide data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
Acrylamide
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Product comment
(S21)
In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it
is requested to provide additional product
classification based on Commission
Recommendation 2010307EC on the
monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C)
List of codes to be used is provided in
Table 8 It is strongly recommended to
classify the food samples at the most
detailed hierarchical level available (food
sub-categories codes)
In case the sample needs a cooking process
before analysis eg pre-cooked French fries
it would be relevant to provide information on
the exact cooking conditions (time
temperature and handling information)Use
the $ character to include extra information
Example 31$Baked200degC ~ 15min
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Reporting format of the Commission
Recommendation on Acrylamide 2007331
Annex II) This data element is considered to
be made mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
13
Table 8 List of food categories and sub-categories and respective codes based on Commission
Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C) Codes at the most
detailed hierarchical level available (food sub-categories codes) are requested to be reported in the
Product comment (S21) when submitting data on Acrylamide data collection
Food category
code
Food sub-
category code Food category and sub-food category text
1 French fries sold as ready to eat
11 French fries from fresh potatoes
12 French fries from potato dough
13 Unspecified French fries
2 Potato crisps
21 Potato crisp from fresh potatoes
22 Potato crisp from potato dough
23 Unspecified potato crisps
3 Pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
31 Fries baked in the oven (oven fries)
32 Deep fried fries
33 Not specified pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
4 Soft bread
4 Soft bread
41 Not specified bread
5 Breakfast cereals (excluding muesli and porridge)
6 Biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
61 Crackers
62 Crisp bread
63 Wafers
64 Gingerbread
65 Not specified biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry
and cake)
7 Coffee and coffee substitutes
71 Roasted coffee (dry)
72 Instant coffee (dry)
73 Substitute coffee (dry)
74 Not specified (dry)
8 Baby foods other than processed cereal based foods
9 Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
91 Biscuits and rusks for infants and young children
92 Other processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
93 Not specified processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
10 Other products
101 Muesli and porridge
102 Cake and pastry
103 Savoury snacks
104 Not specified other products
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
14
227 Ethyl Carbamate
Table 9 List of specific requirements for Ethyl Carbamate data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
Ethyl Carbamate
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Analytical
method text
(R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the
analytical instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
15
228 Furan
Table 10 List of specific requirements for Furan data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
Furan
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Product comment
(S21)
Mandatory to report the following
information on the sample ldquoAnalysed as
purchasedrdquo or ldquoAnalysed as consumedrdquo
(Commission Recommendation
2007196EC on the monitoring of the
presence of furan in foodstuffs)
In case the product is analysed as consumed
it is relevant to provide information on the
exact cooking preparation with time
temperature and handling information (using
the $ character to separate extra information)
Example ldquoAnalysed as consumed$Heated in
microwave for 60degC~15minsrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
16
229 Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
Table 11 List of specific requirements for Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) data
collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP2)
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Packaging (S16)
Recommended to describe the container or
wrapper that holds the product
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
17
2210 3-MCPD esters
Table 12 List of specific requirements for 3-MCPD esters data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
3-MCPD esters
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Analytical
method text
(R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the
applied analysis steps (hydrolysis
derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate
codecodes in this data element as provided in
Table 12
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
18
3-MCPD esters
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Percentage of fat
in the original
sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the
percentage of fat in the original sample
(regardless the result value is expressed in
whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for
the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis
steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical
method textrdquo as provided in Table 13 If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated
by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD
esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Table 13 List of codes for hydrolysis and derivatisation steps that might be applied for the analysis
of 3-MCPD esters
Code Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with
2 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol
(original Weisshaars method)
3 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous
solutions containing sodium chloride
4 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous
solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6 Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7 Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8 Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9 Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10 Derivatisation with acetone
11 Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
19
2211 Mycotoxins
Table 14 List of specific requirements for Mycotoxins data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP3)
Mycotoxins
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 4012006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
20
2212 Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds
Table 15 List of specific requirements for Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds (morphine codeine
papaverine noscapine thebaine and narceine) data collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP3)
Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
21
2213 Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
Table 16 List of specific requirements for Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP3)
Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
22
2214 Tropane Alkaloids
Table 17 List of specific requirements for Tropane Alkaloids data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP3)
Tropane Alkaloids
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Feed classification
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
23
2215 Arsenic and derivatives
Table 18 List of specific requirements for Arsenic and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Arsenic and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human
consumption) The FoodEx provides already a
list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown
rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need
to be reported they should be described in
ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
Product treatment
(S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human
consumption) Reporting data on rice (as
grains for human consumption) In order to be
able to distinguish raw rice and rice
undergoing any kind of treatment the
ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at
least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or
ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case
processed is selected the type of preparation
should be described in Comment of result
(R32) Additionally it is recommended to
clearly indicate if the original sample is a
dehydrated product (select Dehydration
T131A)
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product
contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for
children cereal based rice cake) it should be
specified in this field together with the details
on the variety of rice if known
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
24
Arsenic and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
25
2216 Cadmium and derivatives
Table 19 List of specific requirements for Cadmium and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
26
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
27
2217 Lead and derivatives
Table 20 List of specific requirements for Lead and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
28
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
29
2218 Mercury and derivatives
Table 21 List of specific requirements for Mercury and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic
Mercury Organic Mercury (eg
Methylmercury)
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
30
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
31
2219 Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
Table 22 List of specific requirements for Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities data
collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP4)
Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
Result value
uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 18822006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Annex I
Annex II
Annex III
Annex IV
Note
This document published on 13 January 2012 replaces the earlier version published on 9 December 2011
SPECIF REQUIREMENT FOR THE ACRYLAMIDE DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE PRODUCT COMMENT (S21) In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C) List of codes to be used is provided in table below It is strongly recommended to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (food sub-categories codes)
Food category code
Food sub-category code
Food category and sub-food category text
1
French fries sold as ready to eat
11
French fries from fresh potatoes
12
French fries from potato dough
13
Unspecified French fries
2
Potato crisps
21
Potato crisp from fresh potatoes
22
Potato crisp from potato dough
23
Unspecified potato crisps
3
Pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
31
Fries baked in the oven (oven fries)
32
Deep fried fries
33
Not specified pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
4
Soft bread
4
Soft bread
41
Not specified bread
5
Breakfast cereals (excluding muesli and porridge)
6
Biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
61
Crackers
62
Crisp bread
63
Wafers
64
Gingerbread
65
Not specified biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
7
Coffee and coffee substitutes
71
Roasted coffee (dry)
72
Instant coffee (dry)
73
Substitute coffee (dry)
74
Not specified (dry)
8
Baby foods other than processed cereal based foods
9
Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
91
Biscuits and rusks for infants and young children
92
Other processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
93
Not specified processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
10
Other products
101
Muesli and porridge
102
Cake and pastry
103
Savoury snacks
104
Not specified other products
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT FOR 3-MCPD ESTERS DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE ANALYTICAL METHOD TEXT (R11) Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical method textrdquo as provided in the table below If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Code
Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with acid (before transesterification) ndash DGF method
2
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol (original Weisshaars method)
3
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions containing sodium chloride
4
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6
Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7
Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8
Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9
Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10
Derivatisation with acetone
11
Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
x
x
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Comment of result (R32)
x
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
x
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
x
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
Mandatory to report the following information on the sample ldquoAnalysed as purchasedrdquo or ldquoAnalysed as consumedrdquo (Commission Recommendation 2007196EC on the monitoring of the presence of furan in foodstuffs)
In case the product is analysed as consumed it is relevant to provide information on the exact cooking preparation with time temperature and handling information (using the $ character to separate extra information) Example ldquoAnalysed as consumed$Heated in microwave for 60degC~15minsrdquo
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification (categories and sub-categories) based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C)
In case the sample needs a cooking process before analysis eg pre-cooked French fries it would be relevant to provide information on the exact cooking conditions (time temperature and handling information)Use the $ character to include extra information Example 31$Baked200degC ~ 15min
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Reporting format of the Commission Recommendation on Acrylamide 2007331 Annex II) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
Recommended to describe the container or wrapper that holds the product
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in this data element as provided in Annex III
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
Recommended to always report the percent of moisture in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Recommended to express the result value on whole weight basis
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
The data providers are also kindly requested to report information on the molecular mass distribution expressed as number or carbon atoms (referring to n-alkanes) including bull range of carbon atoms and bull maximum of the distribution curve
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Feed classification Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
In case data are reported on fish it is reccomended to specify the area of origin for fisheries In case the specific information on ldquoArea of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities coderdquo (S08) is not available (ldquoUnknown [M99]rdquo) at least the fish original environment should be given (ldquofrom fresh waterrdquo or ldquofrom salty waterrdquo) in Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities text (S09)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
The specific compound name (congener or steroisomer) should be clearly specified in the field ldquoparamCoderdquo (eg PBDE is not valid BDE-99 is valid)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
The full set of the 29 dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (17 PCDDF 12 dl-PCB) as listed in the Appendix to Annex II of the Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006 are mandatory when reporting results on dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs For the non-dioxin-like PCBs the 6 indicator congeners (PCB 28 52 101 138 153 and 180) are mandatory It is reccomended to report analytical results at congener level In case of reporting TEQ results the respective original sets of results from the individual congeners must also be given
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Mandatory to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter) (Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human consumption) The FoodEx provides already a list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need to be reported they should be described in ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) In order to be able to distinguish raw rice and rice undergoing any kind of treatment the ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case processed is selected the type of preparation should be described in Comment of result (R32) Additionally it is reccomended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A)
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for children cereal based rice cake) it should be specified in this field together with the details on the variety of rice if known
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic Mercury Organic Mercury (eg Methylmercury)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
6
Brominated Flame Retardants
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
fat weight or dry matter)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
7
222 Dioxins and DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs Teq dioxins and PCBs
Table 3 List of specific requirements Dioxins and DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs data collection
(data collection group OCC_GROUP1)
Dioxins and DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs Teq dioxins and PCBs
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Parameter code
(R06)
The full set of the 29 dioxins and dioxin-like
PCBs (17 PCDDF 12 dl-PCB) as listed in
the Appendix to Annex II of the Commission
Regulation (EC) 18832006 are mandatory
when reporting results on dioxins and dioxin-
like PCBs For the non-dioxin-like PCBs the
6 indicator congeners (PCB 28 52 101 138
153 and 180) are mandatory It is
recommended to report analytical results at
congener level In case of reporting TEQ
results the respective original sets of results
from the individual congeners must also be
given
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 18832006)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
8
Dioxins and DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs Teq dioxins and PCBs
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Percentage of fat
in the original
sample (R24)
Mandatory to always report the percentage
of fat in the original sample (regardless the
result value is expressed in whole weight
in fat weight or dry matter) (Commission
Regulation (EC) 18832006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
9
223 Perfluorinated compounds
Table 4 List of specific requirements for Perfluorinated compounds data collection (data
collection group OCC_GROUP1)
Perfluorinated compounds
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
10
224 Melamine and analogues
Table 5 List of specific requirements for Melamine and analogues (cyanuric acid ammeline
ammelide) data collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP1)
Melamine and analogues
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
11
225 Mineral Oils
Table 6 List of specific requirements for Mineral Oils data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP1)
Mineral Oils
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Percentage of
moisture in the
original sample
(R23)
Recommended to always report the percent of
moisture in the original sample (regardless the
result value is expressed in whole weight in
fat weight or dry matter)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Recommended to express the result value on
whole weight basis
Comment of
result (R32)
The data providers are also kindly requested
to report information on the molecular mass
distribution expressed as number or carbon
atoms (referring to n-alkanes) including bull
range of carbon atoms and bull maximum of the
distribution curve
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
12
226 Acrylamide
Table 7 List of specific requirements for Acrylamide data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
Acrylamide
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Product comment
(S21)
In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it
is requested to provide additional product
classification based on Commission
Recommendation 2010307EC on the
monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C)
List of codes to be used is provided in
Table 8 It is strongly recommended to
classify the food samples at the most
detailed hierarchical level available (food
sub-categories codes)
In case the sample needs a cooking process
before analysis eg pre-cooked French fries
it would be relevant to provide information on
the exact cooking conditions (time
temperature and handling information)Use
the $ character to include extra information
Example 31$Baked200degC ~ 15min
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Reporting format of the Commission
Recommendation on Acrylamide 2007331
Annex II) This data element is considered to
be made mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
13
Table 8 List of food categories and sub-categories and respective codes based on Commission
Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C) Codes at the most
detailed hierarchical level available (food sub-categories codes) are requested to be reported in the
Product comment (S21) when submitting data on Acrylamide data collection
Food category
code
Food sub-
category code Food category and sub-food category text
1 French fries sold as ready to eat
11 French fries from fresh potatoes
12 French fries from potato dough
13 Unspecified French fries
2 Potato crisps
21 Potato crisp from fresh potatoes
22 Potato crisp from potato dough
23 Unspecified potato crisps
3 Pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
31 Fries baked in the oven (oven fries)
32 Deep fried fries
33 Not specified pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
4 Soft bread
4 Soft bread
41 Not specified bread
5 Breakfast cereals (excluding muesli and porridge)
6 Biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
61 Crackers
62 Crisp bread
63 Wafers
64 Gingerbread
65 Not specified biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry
and cake)
7 Coffee and coffee substitutes
71 Roasted coffee (dry)
72 Instant coffee (dry)
73 Substitute coffee (dry)
74 Not specified (dry)
8 Baby foods other than processed cereal based foods
9 Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
91 Biscuits and rusks for infants and young children
92 Other processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
93 Not specified processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
10 Other products
101 Muesli and porridge
102 Cake and pastry
103 Savoury snacks
104 Not specified other products
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
14
227 Ethyl Carbamate
Table 9 List of specific requirements for Ethyl Carbamate data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
Ethyl Carbamate
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Analytical
method text
(R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the
analytical instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
15
228 Furan
Table 10 List of specific requirements for Furan data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
Furan
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Product comment
(S21)
Mandatory to report the following
information on the sample ldquoAnalysed as
purchasedrdquo or ldquoAnalysed as consumedrdquo
(Commission Recommendation
2007196EC on the monitoring of the
presence of furan in foodstuffs)
In case the product is analysed as consumed
it is relevant to provide information on the
exact cooking preparation with time
temperature and handling information (using
the $ character to separate extra information)
Example ldquoAnalysed as consumed$Heated in
microwave for 60degC~15minsrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
16
229 Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
Table 11 List of specific requirements for Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) data
collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP2)
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Packaging (S16)
Recommended to describe the container or
wrapper that holds the product
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
17
2210 3-MCPD esters
Table 12 List of specific requirements for 3-MCPD esters data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
3-MCPD esters
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Analytical
method text
(R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the
applied analysis steps (hydrolysis
derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate
codecodes in this data element as provided in
Table 12
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
18
3-MCPD esters
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Percentage of fat
in the original
sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the
percentage of fat in the original sample
(regardless the result value is expressed in
whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for
the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis
steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical
method textrdquo as provided in Table 13 If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated
by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD
esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Table 13 List of codes for hydrolysis and derivatisation steps that might be applied for the analysis
of 3-MCPD esters
Code Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with
2 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol
(original Weisshaars method)
3 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous
solutions containing sodium chloride
4 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous
solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6 Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7 Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8 Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9 Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10 Derivatisation with acetone
11 Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
19
2211 Mycotoxins
Table 14 List of specific requirements for Mycotoxins data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP3)
Mycotoxins
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 4012006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
20
2212 Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds
Table 15 List of specific requirements for Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds (morphine codeine
papaverine noscapine thebaine and narceine) data collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP3)
Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
21
2213 Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
Table 16 List of specific requirements for Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP3)
Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
22
2214 Tropane Alkaloids
Table 17 List of specific requirements for Tropane Alkaloids data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP3)
Tropane Alkaloids
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Feed classification
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
23
2215 Arsenic and derivatives
Table 18 List of specific requirements for Arsenic and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Arsenic and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human
consumption) The FoodEx provides already a
list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown
rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need
to be reported they should be described in
ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
Product treatment
(S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human
consumption) Reporting data on rice (as
grains for human consumption) In order to be
able to distinguish raw rice and rice
undergoing any kind of treatment the
ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at
least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or
ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case
processed is selected the type of preparation
should be described in Comment of result
(R32) Additionally it is recommended to
clearly indicate if the original sample is a
dehydrated product (select Dehydration
T131A)
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product
contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for
children cereal based rice cake) it should be
specified in this field together with the details
on the variety of rice if known
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
24
Arsenic and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
25
2216 Cadmium and derivatives
Table 19 List of specific requirements for Cadmium and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
26
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
27
2217 Lead and derivatives
Table 20 List of specific requirements for Lead and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
28
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
29
2218 Mercury and derivatives
Table 21 List of specific requirements for Mercury and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic
Mercury Organic Mercury (eg
Methylmercury)
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
30
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
31
2219 Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
Table 22 List of specific requirements for Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities data
collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP4)
Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
Result value
uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 18822006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Annex I
Annex II
Annex III
Annex IV
Note
This document published on 13 January 2012 replaces the earlier version published on 9 December 2011
SPECIF REQUIREMENT FOR THE ACRYLAMIDE DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE PRODUCT COMMENT (S21) In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C) List of codes to be used is provided in table below It is strongly recommended to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (food sub-categories codes)
Food category code
Food sub-category code
Food category and sub-food category text
1
French fries sold as ready to eat
11
French fries from fresh potatoes
12
French fries from potato dough
13
Unspecified French fries
2
Potato crisps
21
Potato crisp from fresh potatoes
22
Potato crisp from potato dough
23
Unspecified potato crisps
3
Pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
31
Fries baked in the oven (oven fries)
32
Deep fried fries
33
Not specified pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
4
Soft bread
4
Soft bread
41
Not specified bread
5
Breakfast cereals (excluding muesli and porridge)
6
Biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
61
Crackers
62
Crisp bread
63
Wafers
64
Gingerbread
65
Not specified biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
7
Coffee and coffee substitutes
71
Roasted coffee (dry)
72
Instant coffee (dry)
73
Substitute coffee (dry)
74
Not specified (dry)
8
Baby foods other than processed cereal based foods
9
Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
91
Biscuits and rusks for infants and young children
92
Other processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
93
Not specified processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
10
Other products
101
Muesli and porridge
102
Cake and pastry
103
Savoury snacks
104
Not specified other products
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT FOR 3-MCPD ESTERS DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE ANALYTICAL METHOD TEXT (R11) Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical method textrdquo as provided in the table below If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Code
Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with acid (before transesterification) ndash DGF method
2
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol (original Weisshaars method)
3
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions containing sodium chloride
4
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6
Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7
Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8
Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9
Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10
Derivatisation with acetone
11
Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
x
x
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Comment of result (R32)
x
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
x
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
x
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
Mandatory to report the following information on the sample ldquoAnalysed as purchasedrdquo or ldquoAnalysed as consumedrdquo (Commission Recommendation 2007196EC on the monitoring of the presence of furan in foodstuffs)
In case the product is analysed as consumed it is relevant to provide information on the exact cooking preparation with time temperature and handling information (using the $ character to separate extra information) Example ldquoAnalysed as consumed$Heated in microwave for 60degC~15minsrdquo
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification (categories and sub-categories) based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C)
In case the sample needs a cooking process before analysis eg pre-cooked French fries it would be relevant to provide information on the exact cooking conditions (time temperature and handling information)Use the $ character to include extra information Example 31$Baked200degC ~ 15min
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Reporting format of the Commission Recommendation on Acrylamide 2007331 Annex II) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
Recommended to describe the container or wrapper that holds the product
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in this data element as provided in Annex III
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
Recommended to always report the percent of moisture in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Recommended to express the result value on whole weight basis
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
The data providers are also kindly requested to report information on the molecular mass distribution expressed as number or carbon atoms (referring to n-alkanes) including bull range of carbon atoms and bull maximum of the distribution curve
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Feed classification Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
In case data are reported on fish it is reccomended to specify the area of origin for fisheries In case the specific information on ldquoArea of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities coderdquo (S08) is not available (ldquoUnknown [M99]rdquo) at least the fish original environment should be given (ldquofrom fresh waterrdquo or ldquofrom salty waterrdquo) in Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities text (S09)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
The specific compound name (congener or steroisomer) should be clearly specified in the field ldquoparamCoderdquo (eg PBDE is not valid BDE-99 is valid)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
The full set of the 29 dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (17 PCDDF 12 dl-PCB) as listed in the Appendix to Annex II of the Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006 are mandatory when reporting results on dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs For the non-dioxin-like PCBs the 6 indicator congeners (PCB 28 52 101 138 153 and 180) are mandatory It is reccomended to report analytical results at congener level In case of reporting TEQ results the respective original sets of results from the individual congeners must also be given
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Mandatory to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter) (Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human consumption) The FoodEx provides already a list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need to be reported they should be described in ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) In order to be able to distinguish raw rice and rice undergoing any kind of treatment the ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case processed is selected the type of preparation should be described in Comment of result (R32) Additionally it is reccomended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A)
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for children cereal based rice cake) it should be specified in this field together with the details on the variety of rice if known
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic Mercury Organic Mercury (eg Methylmercury)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
7
222 Dioxins and DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs Teq dioxins and PCBs
Table 3 List of specific requirements Dioxins and DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs data collection
(data collection group OCC_GROUP1)
Dioxins and DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs Teq dioxins and PCBs
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Parameter code
(R06)
The full set of the 29 dioxins and dioxin-like
PCBs (17 PCDDF 12 dl-PCB) as listed in
the Appendix to Annex II of the Commission
Regulation (EC) 18832006 are mandatory
when reporting results on dioxins and dioxin-
like PCBs For the non-dioxin-like PCBs the
6 indicator congeners (PCB 28 52 101 138
153 and 180) are mandatory It is
recommended to report analytical results at
congener level In case of reporting TEQ
results the respective original sets of results
from the individual congeners must also be
given
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 18832006)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
8
Dioxins and DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs Teq dioxins and PCBs
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Percentage of fat
in the original
sample (R24)
Mandatory to always report the percentage
of fat in the original sample (regardless the
result value is expressed in whole weight
in fat weight or dry matter) (Commission
Regulation (EC) 18832006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
9
223 Perfluorinated compounds
Table 4 List of specific requirements for Perfluorinated compounds data collection (data
collection group OCC_GROUP1)
Perfluorinated compounds
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
10
224 Melamine and analogues
Table 5 List of specific requirements for Melamine and analogues (cyanuric acid ammeline
ammelide) data collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP1)
Melamine and analogues
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
11
225 Mineral Oils
Table 6 List of specific requirements for Mineral Oils data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP1)
Mineral Oils
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Percentage of
moisture in the
original sample
(R23)
Recommended to always report the percent of
moisture in the original sample (regardless the
result value is expressed in whole weight in
fat weight or dry matter)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Recommended to express the result value on
whole weight basis
Comment of
result (R32)
The data providers are also kindly requested
to report information on the molecular mass
distribution expressed as number or carbon
atoms (referring to n-alkanes) including bull
range of carbon atoms and bull maximum of the
distribution curve
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
12
226 Acrylamide
Table 7 List of specific requirements for Acrylamide data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
Acrylamide
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Product comment
(S21)
In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it
is requested to provide additional product
classification based on Commission
Recommendation 2010307EC on the
monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C)
List of codes to be used is provided in
Table 8 It is strongly recommended to
classify the food samples at the most
detailed hierarchical level available (food
sub-categories codes)
In case the sample needs a cooking process
before analysis eg pre-cooked French fries
it would be relevant to provide information on
the exact cooking conditions (time
temperature and handling information)Use
the $ character to include extra information
Example 31$Baked200degC ~ 15min
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Reporting format of the Commission
Recommendation on Acrylamide 2007331
Annex II) This data element is considered to
be made mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
13
Table 8 List of food categories and sub-categories and respective codes based on Commission
Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C) Codes at the most
detailed hierarchical level available (food sub-categories codes) are requested to be reported in the
Product comment (S21) when submitting data on Acrylamide data collection
Food category
code
Food sub-
category code Food category and sub-food category text
1 French fries sold as ready to eat
11 French fries from fresh potatoes
12 French fries from potato dough
13 Unspecified French fries
2 Potato crisps
21 Potato crisp from fresh potatoes
22 Potato crisp from potato dough
23 Unspecified potato crisps
3 Pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
31 Fries baked in the oven (oven fries)
32 Deep fried fries
33 Not specified pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
4 Soft bread
4 Soft bread
41 Not specified bread
5 Breakfast cereals (excluding muesli and porridge)
6 Biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
61 Crackers
62 Crisp bread
63 Wafers
64 Gingerbread
65 Not specified biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry
and cake)
7 Coffee and coffee substitutes
71 Roasted coffee (dry)
72 Instant coffee (dry)
73 Substitute coffee (dry)
74 Not specified (dry)
8 Baby foods other than processed cereal based foods
9 Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
91 Biscuits and rusks for infants and young children
92 Other processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
93 Not specified processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
10 Other products
101 Muesli and porridge
102 Cake and pastry
103 Savoury snacks
104 Not specified other products
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
14
227 Ethyl Carbamate
Table 9 List of specific requirements for Ethyl Carbamate data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
Ethyl Carbamate
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Analytical
method text
(R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the
analytical instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
15
228 Furan
Table 10 List of specific requirements for Furan data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
Furan
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Product comment
(S21)
Mandatory to report the following
information on the sample ldquoAnalysed as
purchasedrdquo or ldquoAnalysed as consumedrdquo
(Commission Recommendation
2007196EC on the monitoring of the
presence of furan in foodstuffs)
In case the product is analysed as consumed
it is relevant to provide information on the
exact cooking preparation with time
temperature and handling information (using
the $ character to separate extra information)
Example ldquoAnalysed as consumed$Heated in
microwave for 60degC~15minsrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
16
229 Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
Table 11 List of specific requirements for Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) data
collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP2)
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Packaging (S16)
Recommended to describe the container or
wrapper that holds the product
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
17
2210 3-MCPD esters
Table 12 List of specific requirements for 3-MCPD esters data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
3-MCPD esters
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Analytical
method text
(R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the
applied analysis steps (hydrolysis
derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate
codecodes in this data element as provided in
Table 12
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
18
3-MCPD esters
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Percentage of fat
in the original
sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the
percentage of fat in the original sample
(regardless the result value is expressed in
whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for
the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis
steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical
method textrdquo as provided in Table 13 If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated
by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD
esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Table 13 List of codes for hydrolysis and derivatisation steps that might be applied for the analysis
of 3-MCPD esters
Code Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with
2 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol
(original Weisshaars method)
3 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous
solutions containing sodium chloride
4 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous
solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6 Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7 Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8 Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9 Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10 Derivatisation with acetone
11 Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
19
2211 Mycotoxins
Table 14 List of specific requirements for Mycotoxins data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP3)
Mycotoxins
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 4012006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
20
2212 Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds
Table 15 List of specific requirements for Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds (morphine codeine
papaverine noscapine thebaine and narceine) data collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP3)
Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
21
2213 Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
Table 16 List of specific requirements for Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP3)
Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
22
2214 Tropane Alkaloids
Table 17 List of specific requirements for Tropane Alkaloids data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP3)
Tropane Alkaloids
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Feed classification
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
23
2215 Arsenic and derivatives
Table 18 List of specific requirements for Arsenic and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Arsenic and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human
consumption) The FoodEx provides already a
list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown
rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need
to be reported they should be described in
ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
Product treatment
(S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human
consumption) Reporting data on rice (as
grains for human consumption) In order to be
able to distinguish raw rice and rice
undergoing any kind of treatment the
ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at
least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or
ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case
processed is selected the type of preparation
should be described in Comment of result
(R32) Additionally it is recommended to
clearly indicate if the original sample is a
dehydrated product (select Dehydration
T131A)
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product
contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for
children cereal based rice cake) it should be
specified in this field together with the details
on the variety of rice if known
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
24
Arsenic and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
25
2216 Cadmium and derivatives
Table 19 List of specific requirements for Cadmium and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
26
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
27
2217 Lead and derivatives
Table 20 List of specific requirements for Lead and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
28
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
29
2218 Mercury and derivatives
Table 21 List of specific requirements for Mercury and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic
Mercury Organic Mercury (eg
Methylmercury)
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
30
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
31
2219 Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
Table 22 List of specific requirements for Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities data
collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP4)
Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
Result value
uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 18822006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Annex I
Annex II
Annex III
Annex IV
Note
This document published on 13 January 2012 replaces the earlier version published on 9 December 2011
SPECIF REQUIREMENT FOR THE ACRYLAMIDE DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE PRODUCT COMMENT (S21) In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C) List of codes to be used is provided in table below It is strongly recommended to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (food sub-categories codes)
Food category code
Food sub-category code
Food category and sub-food category text
1
French fries sold as ready to eat
11
French fries from fresh potatoes
12
French fries from potato dough
13
Unspecified French fries
2
Potato crisps
21
Potato crisp from fresh potatoes
22
Potato crisp from potato dough
23
Unspecified potato crisps
3
Pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
31
Fries baked in the oven (oven fries)
32
Deep fried fries
33
Not specified pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
4
Soft bread
4
Soft bread
41
Not specified bread
5
Breakfast cereals (excluding muesli and porridge)
6
Biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
61
Crackers
62
Crisp bread
63
Wafers
64
Gingerbread
65
Not specified biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
7
Coffee and coffee substitutes
71
Roasted coffee (dry)
72
Instant coffee (dry)
73
Substitute coffee (dry)
74
Not specified (dry)
8
Baby foods other than processed cereal based foods
9
Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
91
Biscuits and rusks for infants and young children
92
Other processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
93
Not specified processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
10
Other products
101
Muesli and porridge
102
Cake and pastry
103
Savoury snacks
104
Not specified other products
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT FOR 3-MCPD ESTERS DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE ANALYTICAL METHOD TEXT (R11) Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical method textrdquo as provided in the table below If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Code
Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with acid (before transesterification) ndash DGF method
2
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol (original Weisshaars method)
3
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions containing sodium chloride
4
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6
Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7
Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8
Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9
Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10
Derivatisation with acetone
11
Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
x
x
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Comment of result (R32)
x
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
x
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
x
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
Mandatory to report the following information on the sample ldquoAnalysed as purchasedrdquo or ldquoAnalysed as consumedrdquo (Commission Recommendation 2007196EC on the monitoring of the presence of furan in foodstuffs)
In case the product is analysed as consumed it is relevant to provide information on the exact cooking preparation with time temperature and handling information (using the $ character to separate extra information) Example ldquoAnalysed as consumed$Heated in microwave for 60degC~15minsrdquo
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification (categories and sub-categories) based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C)
In case the sample needs a cooking process before analysis eg pre-cooked French fries it would be relevant to provide information on the exact cooking conditions (time temperature and handling information)Use the $ character to include extra information Example 31$Baked200degC ~ 15min
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Reporting format of the Commission Recommendation on Acrylamide 2007331 Annex II) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
Recommended to describe the container or wrapper that holds the product
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in this data element as provided in Annex III
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
Recommended to always report the percent of moisture in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Recommended to express the result value on whole weight basis
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
The data providers are also kindly requested to report information on the molecular mass distribution expressed as number or carbon atoms (referring to n-alkanes) including bull range of carbon atoms and bull maximum of the distribution curve
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Feed classification Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
In case data are reported on fish it is reccomended to specify the area of origin for fisheries In case the specific information on ldquoArea of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities coderdquo (S08) is not available (ldquoUnknown [M99]rdquo) at least the fish original environment should be given (ldquofrom fresh waterrdquo or ldquofrom salty waterrdquo) in Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities text (S09)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
The specific compound name (congener or steroisomer) should be clearly specified in the field ldquoparamCoderdquo (eg PBDE is not valid BDE-99 is valid)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
The full set of the 29 dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (17 PCDDF 12 dl-PCB) as listed in the Appendix to Annex II of the Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006 are mandatory when reporting results on dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs For the non-dioxin-like PCBs the 6 indicator congeners (PCB 28 52 101 138 153 and 180) are mandatory It is reccomended to report analytical results at congener level In case of reporting TEQ results the respective original sets of results from the individual congeners must also be given
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Mandatory to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter) (Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human consumption) The FoodEx provides already a list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need to be reported they should be described in ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) In order to be able to distinguish raw rice and rice undergoing any kind of treatment the ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case processed is selected the type of preparation should be described in Comment of result (R32) Additionally it is reccomended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A)
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for children cereal based rice cake) it should be specified in this field together with the details on the variety of rice if known
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic Mercury Organic Mercury (eg Methylmercury)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
8
Dioxins and DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs Teq dioxins and PCBs
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Percentage of fat
in the original
sample (R24)
Mandatory to always report the percentage
of fat in the original sample (regardless the
result value is expressed in whole weight
in fat weight or dry matter) (Commission
Regulation (EC) 18832006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
9
223 Perfluorinated compounds
Table 4 List of specific requirements for Perfluorinated compounds data collection (data
collection group OCC_GROUP1)
Perfluorinated compounds
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
10
224 Melamine and analogues
Table 5 List of specific requirements for Melamine and analogues (cyanuric acid ammeline
ammelide) data collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP1)
Melamine and analogues
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
11
225 Mineral Oils
Table 6 List of specific requirements for Mineral Oils data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP1)
Mineral Oils
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Percentage of
moisture in the
original sample
(R23)
Recommended to always report the percent of
moisture in the original sample (regardless the
result value is expressed in whole weight in
fat weight or dry matter)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Recommended to express the result value on
whole weight basis
Comment of
result (R32)
The data providers are also kindly requested
to report information on the molecular mass
distribution expressed as number or carbon
atoms (referring to n-alkanes) including bull
range of carbon atoms and bull maximum of the
distribution curve
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
12
226 Acrylamide
Table 7 List of specific requirements for Acrylamide data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
Acrylamide
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Product comment
(S21)
In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it
is requested to provide additional product
classification based on Commission
Recommendation 2010307EC on the
monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C)
List of codes to be used is provided in
Table 8 It is strongly recommended to
classify the food samples at the most
detailed hierarchical level available (food
sub-categories codes)
In case the sample needs a cooking process
before analysis eg pre-cooked French fries
it would be relevant to provide information on
the exact cooking conditions (time
temperature and handling information)Use
the $ character to include extra information
Example 31$Baked200degC ~ 15min
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Reporting format of the Commission
Recommendation on Acrylamide 2007331
Annex II) This data element is considered to
be made mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
13
Table 8 List of food categories and sub-categories and respective codes based on Commission
Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C) Codes at the most
detailed hierarchical level available (food sub-categories codes) are requested to be reported in the
Product comment (S21) when submitting data on Acrylamide data collection
Food category
code
Food sub-
category code Food category and sub-food category text
1 French fries sold as ready to eat
11 French fries from fresh potatoes
12 French fries from potato dough
13 Unspecified French fries
2 Potato crisps
21 Potato crisp from fresh potatoes
22 Potato crisp from potato dough
23 Unspecified potato crisps
3 Pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
31 Fries baked in the oven (oven fries)
32 Deep fried fries
33 Not specified pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
4 Soft bread
4 Soft bread
41 Not specified bread
5 Breakfast cereals (excluding muesli and porridge)
6 Biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
61 Crackers
62 Crisp bread
63 Wafers
64 Gingerbread
65 Not specified biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry
and cake)
7 Coffee and coffee substitutes
71 Roasted coffee (dry)
72 Instant coffee (dry)
73 Substitute coffee (dry)
74 Not specified (dry)
8 Baby foods other than processed cereal based foods
9 Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
91 Biscuits and rusks for infants and young children
92 Other processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
93 Not specified processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
10 Other products
101 Muesli and porridge
102 Cake and pastry
103 Savoury snacks
104 Not specified other products
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
14
227 Ethyl Carbamate
Table 9 List of specific requirements for Ethyl Carbamate data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
Ethyl Carbamate
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Analytical
method text
(R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the
analytical instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
15
228 Furan
Table 10 List of specific requirements for Furan data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
Furan
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Product comment
(S21)
Mandatory to report the following
information on the sample ldquoAnalysed as
purchasedrdquo or ldquoAnalysed as consumedrdquo
(Commission Recommendation
2007196EC on the monitoring of the
presence of furan in foodstuffs)
In case the product is analysed as consumed
it is relevant to provide information on the
exact cooking preparation with time
temperature and handling information (using
the $ character to separate extra information)
Example ldquoAnalysed as consumed$Heated in
microwave for 60degC~15minsrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
16
229 Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
Table 11 List of specific requirements for Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) data
collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP2)
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Packaging (S16)
Recommended to describe the container or
wrapper that holds the product
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
17
2210 3-MCPD esters
Table 12 List of specific requirements for 3-MCPD esters data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
3-MCPD esters
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Analytical
method text
(R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the
applied analysis steps (hydrolysis
derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate
codecodes in this data element as provided in
Table 12
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
18
3-MCPD esters
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Percentage of fat
in the original
sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the
percentage of fat in the original sample
(regardless the result value is expressed in
whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for
the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis
steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical
method textrdquo as provided in Table 13 If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated
by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD
esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Table 13 List of codes for hydrolysis and derivatisation steps that might be applied for the analysis
of 3-MCPD esters
Code Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with
2 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol
(original Weisshaars method)
3 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous
solutions containing sodium chloride
4 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous
solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6 Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7 Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8 Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9 Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10 Derivatisation with acetone
11 Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
19
2211 Mycotoxins
Table 14 List of specific requirements for Mycotoxins data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP3)
Mycotoxins
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 4012006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
20
2212 Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds
Table 15 List of specific requirements for Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds (morphine codeine
papaverine noscapine thebaine and narceine) data collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP3)
Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
21
2213 Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
Table 16 List of specific requirements for Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP3)
Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
22
2214 Tropane Alkaloids
Table 17 List of specific requirements for Tropane Alkaloids data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP3)
Tropane Alkaloids
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Feed classification
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
23
2215 Arsenic and derivatives
Table 18 List of specific requirements for Arsenic and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Arsenic and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human
consumption) The FoodEx provides already a
list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown
rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need
to be reported they should be described in
ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
Product treatment
(S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human
consumption) Reporting data on rice (as
grains for human consumption) In order to be
able to distinguish raw rice and rice
undergoing any kind of treatment the
ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at
least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or
ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case
processed is selected the type of preparation
should be described in Comment of result
(R32) Additionally it is recommended to
clearly indicate if the original sample is a
dehydrated product (select Dehydration
T131A)
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product
contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for
children cereal based rice cake) it should be
specified in this field together with the details
on the variety of rice if known
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
24
Arsenic and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
25
2216 Cadmium and derivatives
Table 19 List of specific requirements for Cadmium and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
26
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
27
2217 Lead and derivatives
Table 20 List of specific requirements for Lead and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
28
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
29
2218 Mercury and derivatives
Table 21 List of specific requirements for Mercury and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic
Mercury Organic Mercury (eg
Methylmercury)
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
30
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
31
2219 Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
Table 22 List of specific requirements for Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities data
collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP4)
Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
Result value
uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 18822006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Annex I
Annex II
Annex III
Annex IV
Note
This document published on 13 January 2012 replaces the earlier version published on 9 December 2011
SPECIF REQUIREMENT FOR THE ACRYLAMIDE DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE PRODUCT COMMENT (S21) In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C) List of codes to be used is provided in table below It is strongly recommended to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (food sub-categories codes)
Food category code
Food sub-category code
Food category and sub-food category text
1
French fries sold as ready to eat
11
French fries from fresh potatoes
12
French fries from potato dough
13
Unspecified French fries
2
Potato crisps
21
Potato crisp from fresh potatoes
22
Potato crisp from potato dough
23
Unspecified potato crisps
3
Pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
31
Fries baked in the oven (oven fries)
32
Deep fried fries
33
Not specified pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
4
Soft bread
4
Soft bread
41
Not specified bread
5
Breakfast cereals (excluding muesli and porridge)
6
Biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
61
Crackers
62
Crisp bread
63
Wafers
64
Gingerbread
65
Not specified biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
7
Coffee and coffee substitutes
71
Roasted coffee (dry)
72
Instant coffee (dry)
73
Substitute coffee (dry)
74
Not specified (dry)
8
Baby foods other than processed cereal based foods
9
Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
91
Biscuits and rusks for infants and young children
92
Other processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
93
Not specified processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
10
Other products
101
Muesli and porridge
102
Cake and pastry
103
Savoury snacks
104
Not specified other products
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT FOR 3-MCPD ESTERS DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE ANALYTICAL METHOD TEXT (R11) Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical method textrdquo as provided in the table below If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Code
Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with acid (before transesterification) ndash DGF method
2
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol (original Weisshaars method)
3
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions containing sodium chloride
4
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6
Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7
Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8
Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9
Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10
Derivatisation with acetone
11
Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
x
x
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Comment of result (R32)
x
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
x
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
x
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
Mandatory to report the following information on the sample ldquoAnalysed as purchasedrdquo or ldquoAnalysed as consumedrdquo (Commission Recommendation 2007196EC on the monitoring of the presence of furan in foodstuffs)
In case the product is analysed as consumed it is relevant to provide information on the exact cooking preparation with time temperature and handling information (using the $ character to separate extra information) Example ldquoAnalysed as consumed$Heated in microwave for 60degC~15minsrdquo
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification (categories and sub-categories) based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C)
In case the sample needs a cooking process before analysis eg pre-cooked French fries it would be relevant to provide information on the exact cooking conditions (time temperature and handling information)Use the $ character to include extra information Example 31$Baked200degC ~ 15min
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Reporting format of the Commission Recommendation on Acrylamide 2007331 Annex II) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
Recommended to describe the container or wrapper that holds the product
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in this data element as provided in Annex III
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
Recommended to always report the percent of moisture in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Recommended to express the result value on whole weight basis
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
The data providers are also kindly requested to report information on the molecular mass distribution expressed as number or carbon atoms (referring to n-alkanes) including bull range of carbon atoms and bull maximum of the distribution curve
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Feed classification Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
In case data are reported on fish it is reccomended to specify the area of origin for fisheries In case the specific information on ldquoArea of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities coderdquo (S08) is not available (ldquoUnknown [M99]rdquo) at least the fish original environment should be given (ldquofrom fresh waterrdquo or ldquofrom salty waterrdquo) in Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities text (S09)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
The specific compound name (congener or steroisomer) should be clearly specified in the field ldquoparamCoderdquo (eg PBDE is not valid BDE-99 is valid)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
The full set of the 29 dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (17 PCDDF 12 dl-PCB) as listed in the Appendix to Annex II of the Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006 are mandatory when reporting results on dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs For the non-dioxin-like PCBs the 6 indicator congeners (PCB 28 52 101 138 153 and 180) are mandatory It is reccomended to report analytical results at congener level In case of reporting TEQ results the respective original sets of results from the individual congeners must also be given
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Mandatory to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter) (Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human consumption) The FoodEx provides already a list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need to be reported they should be described in ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) In order to be able to distinguish raw rice and rice undergoing any kind of treatment the ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case processed is selected the type of preparation should be described in Comment of result (R32) Additionally it is reccomended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A)
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for children cereal based rice cake) it should be specified in this field together with the details on the variety of rice if known
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic Mercury Organic Mercury (eg Methylmercury)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
9
223 Perfluorinated compounds
Table 4 List of specific requirements for Perfluorinated compounds data collection (data
collection group OCC_GROUP1)
Perfluorinated compounds
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
10
224 Melamine and analogues
Table 5 List of specific requirements for Melamine and analogues (cyanuric acid ammeline
ammelide) data collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP1)
Melamine and analogues
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
11
225 Mineral Oils
Table 6 List of specific requirements for Mineral Oils data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP1)
Mineral Oils
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Percentage of
moisture in the
original sample
(R23)
Recommended to always report the percent of
moisture in the original sample (regardless the
result value is expressed in whole weight in
fat weight or dry matter)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Recommended to express the result value on
whole weight basis
Comment of
result (R32)
The data providers are also kindly requested
to report information on the molecular mass
distribution expressed as number or carbon
atoms (referring to n-alkanes) including bull
range of carbon atoms and bull maximum of the
distribution curve
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
12
226 Acrylamide
Table 7 List of specific requirements for Acrylamide data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
Acrylamide
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Product comment
(S21)
In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it
is requested to provide additional product
classification based on Commission
Recommendation 2010307EC on the
monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C)
List of codes to be used is provided in
Table 8 It is strongly recommended to
classify the food samples at the most
detailed hierarchical level available (food
sub-categories codes)
In case the sample needs a cooking process
before analysis eg pre-cooked French fries
it would be relevant to provide information on
the exact cooking conditions (time
temperature and handling information)Use
the $ character to include extra information
Example 31$Baked200degC ~ 15min
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Reporting format of the Commission
Recommendation on Acrylamide 2007331
Annex II) This data element is considered to
be made mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
13
Table 8 List of food categories and sub-categories and respective codes based on Commission
Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C) Codes at the most
detailed hierarchical level available (food sub-categories codes) are requested to be reported in the
Product comment (S21) when submitting data on Acrylamide data collection
Food category
code
Food sub-
category code Food category and sub-food category text
1 French fries sold as ready to eat
11 French fries from fresh potatoes
12 French fries from potato dough
13 Unspecified French fries
2 Potato crisps
21 Potato crisp from fresh potatoes
22 Potato crisp from potato dough
23 Unspecified potato crisps
3 Pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
31 Fries baked in the oven (oven fries)
32 Deep fried fries
33 Not specified pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
4 Soft bread
4 Soft bread
41 Not specified bread
5 Breakfast cereals (excluding muesli and porridge)
6 Biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
61 Crackers
62 Crisp bread
63 Wafers
64 Gingerbread
65 Not specified biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry
and cake)
7 Coffee and coffee substitutes
71 Roasted coffee (dry)
72 Instant coffee (dry)
73 Substitute coffee (dry)
74 Not specified (dry)
8 Baby foods other than processed cereal based foods
9 Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
91 Biscuits and rusks for infants and young children
92 Other processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
93 Not specified processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
10 Other products
101 Muesli and porridge
102 Cake and pastry
103 Savoury snacks
104 Not specified other products
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
14
227 Ethyl Carbamate
Table 9 List of specific requirements for Ethyl Carbamate data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
Ethyl Carbamate
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Analytical
method text
(R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the
analytical instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
15
228 Furan
Table 10 List of specific requirements for Furan data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
Furan
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Product comment
(S21)
Mandatory to report the following
information on the sample ldquoAnalysed as
purchasedrdquo or ldquoAnalysed as consumedrdquo
(Commission Recommendation
2007196EC on the monitoring of the
presence of furan in foodstuffs)
In case the product is analysed as consumed
it is relevant to provide information on the
exact cooking preparation with time
temperature and handling information (using
the $ character to separate extra information)
Example ldquoAnalysed as consumed$Heated in
microwave for 60degC~15minsrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
16
229 Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
Table 11 List of specific requirements for Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) data
collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP2)
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Packaging (S16)
Recommended to describe the container or
wrapper that holds the product
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
17
2210 3-MCPD esters
Table 12 List of specific requirements for 3-MCPD esters data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
3-MCPD esters
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Analytical
method text
(R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the
applied analysis steps (hydrolysis
derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate
codecodes in this data element as provided in
Table 12
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
18
3-MCPD esters
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Percentage of fat
in the original
sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the
percentage of fat in the original sample
(regardless the result value is expressed in
whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for
the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis
steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical
method textrdquo as provided in Table 13 If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated
by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD
esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Table 13 List of codes for hydrolysis and derivatisation steps that might be applied for the analysis
of 3-MCPD esters
Code Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with
2 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol
(original Weisshaars method)
3 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous
solutions containing sodium chloride
4 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous
solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6 Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7 Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8 Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9 Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10 Derivatisation with acetone
11 Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
19
2211 Mycotoxins
Table 14 List of specific requirements for Mycotoxins data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP3)
Mycotoxins
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 4012006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
20
2212 Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds
Table 15 List of specific requirements for Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds (morphine codeine
papaverine noscapine thebaine and narceine) data collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP3)
Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
21
2213 Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
Table 16 List of specific requirements for Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP3)
Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
22
2214 Tropane Alkaloids
Table 17 List of specific requirements for Tropane Alkaloids data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP3)
Tropane Alkaloids
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Feed classification
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
23
2215 Arsenic and derivatives
Table 18 List of specific requirements for Arsenic and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Arsenic and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human
consumption) The FoodEx provides already a
list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown
rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need
to be reported they should be described in
ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
Product treatment
(S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human
consumption) Reporting data on rice (as
grains for human consumption) In order to be
able to distinguish raw rice and rice
undergoing any kind of treatment the
ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at
least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or
ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case
processed is selected the type of preparation
should be described in Comment of result
(R32) Additionally it is recommended to
clearly indicate if the original sample is a
dehydrated product (select Dehydration
T131A)
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product
contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for
children cereal based rice cake) it should be
specified in this field together with the details
on the variety of rice if known
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
24
Arsenic and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
25
2216 Cadmium and derivatives
Table 19 List of specific requirements for Cadmium and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
26
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
27
2217 Lead and derivatives
Table 20 List of specific requirements for Lead and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
28
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
29
2218 Mercury and derivatives
Table 21 List of specific requirements for Mercury and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic
Mercury Organic Mercury (eg
Methylmercury)
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
30
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
31
2219 Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
Table 22 List of specific requirements for Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities data
collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP4)
Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
Result value
uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 18822006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Annex I
Annex II
Annex III
Annex IV
Note
This document published on 13 January 2012 replaces the earlier version published on 9 December 2011
SPECIF REQUIREMENT FOR THE ACRYLAMIDE DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE PRODUCT COMMENT (S21) In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C) List of codes to be used is provided in table below It is strongly recommended to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (food sub-categories codes)
Food category code
Food sub-category code
Food category and sub-food category text
1
French fries sold as ready to eat
11
French fries from fresh potatoes
12
French fries from potato dough
13
Unspecified French fries
2
Potato crisps
21
Potato crisp from fresh potatoes
22
Potato crisp from potato dough
23
Unspecified potato crisps
3
Pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
31
Fries baked in the oven (oven fries)
32
Deep fried fries
33
Not specified pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
4
Soft bread
4
Soft bread
41
Not specified bread
5
Breakfast cereals (excluding muesli and porridge)
6
Biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
61
Crackers
62
Crisp bread
63
Wafers
64
Gingerbread
65
Not specified biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
7
Coffee and coffee substitutes
71
Roasted coffee (dry)
72
Instant coffee (dry)
73
Substitute coffee (dry)
74
Not specified (dry)
8
Baby foods other than processed cereal based foods
9
Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
91
Biscuits and rusks for infants and young children
92
Other processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
93
Not specified processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
10
Other products
101
Muesli and porridge
102
Cake and pastry
103
Savoury snacks
104
Not specified other products
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT FOR 3-MCPD ESTERS DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE ANALYTICAL METHOD TEXT (R11) Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical method textrdquo as provided in the table below If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Code
Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with acid (before transesterification) ndash DGF method
2
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol (original Weisshaars method)
3
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions containing sodium chloride
4
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6
Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7
Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8
Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9
Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10
Derivatisation with acetone
11
Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
x
x
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Comment of result (R32)
x
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
x
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
x
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
Mandatory to report the following information on the sample ldquoAnalysed as purchasedrdquo or ldquoAnalysed as consumedrdquo (Commission Recommendation 2007196EC on the monitoring of the presence of furan in foodstuffs)
In case the product is analysed as consumed it is relevant to provide information on the exact cooking preparation with time temperature and handling information (using the $ character to separate extra information) Example ldquoAnalysed as consumed$Heated in microwave for 60degC~15minsrdquo
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification (categories and sub-categories) based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C)
In case the sample needs a cooking process before analysis eg pre-cooked French fries it would be relevant to provide information on the exact cooking conditions (time temperature and handling information)Use the $ character to include extra information Example 31$Baked200degC ~ 15min
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Reporting format of the Commission Recommendation on Acrylamide 2007331 Annex II) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
Recommended to describe the container or wrapper that holds the product
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in this data element as provided in Annex III
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
Recommended to always report the percent of moisture in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Recommended to express the result value on whole weight basis
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
The data providers are also kindly requested to report information on the molecular mass distribution expressed as number or carbon atoms (referring to n-alkanes) including bull range of carbon atoms and bull maximum of the distribution curve
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Feed classification Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
In case data are reported on fish it is reccomended to specify the area of origin for fisheries In case the specific information on ldquoArea of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities coderdquo (S08) is not available (ldquoUnknown [M99]rdquo) at least the fish original environment should be given (ldquofrom fresh waterrdquo or ldquofrom salty waterrdquo) in Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities text (S09)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
The specific compound name (congener or steroisomer) should be clearly specified in the field ldquoparamCoderdquo (eg PBDE is not valid BDE-99 is valid)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
The full set of the 29 dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (17 PCDDF 12 dl-PCB) as listed in the Appendix to Annex II of the Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006 are mandatory when reporting results on dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs For the non-dioxin-like PCBs the 6 indicator congeners (PCB 28 52 101 138 153 and 180) are mandatory It is reccomended to report analytical results at congener level In case of reporting TEQ results the respective original sets of results from the individual congeners must also be given
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Mandatory to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter) (Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human consumption) The FoodEx provides already a list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need to be reported they should be described in ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) In order to be able to distinguish raw rice and rice undergoing any kind of treatment the ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case processed is selected the type of preparation should be described in Comment of result (R32) Additionally it is reccomended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A)
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for children cereal based rice cake) it should be specified in this field together with the details on the variety of rice if known
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic Mercury Organic Mercury (eg Methylmercury)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
10
224 Melamine and analogues
Table 5 List of specific requirements for Melamine and analogues (cyanuric acid ammeline
ammelide) data collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP1)
Melamine and analogues
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
11
225 Mineral Oils
Table 6 List of specific requirements for Mineral Oils data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP1)
Mineral Oils
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Percentage of
moisture in the
original sample
(R23)
Recommended to always report the percent of
moisture in the original sample (regardless the
result value is expressed in whole weight in
fat weight or dry matter)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Recommended to express the result value on
whole weight basis
Comment of
result (R32)
The data providers are also kindly requested
to report information on the molecular mass
distribution expressed as number or carbon
atoms (referring to n-alkanes) including bull
range of carbon atoms and bull maximum of the
distribution curve
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
12
226 Acrylamide
Table 7 List of specific requirements for Acrylamide data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
Acrylamide
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Product comment
(S21)
In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it
is requested to provide additional product
classification based on Commission
Recommendation 2010307EC on the
monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C)
List of codes to be used is provided in
Table 8 It is strongly recommended to
classify the food samples at the most
detailed hierarchical level available (food
sub-categories codes)
In case the sample needs a cooking process
before analysis eg pre-cooked French fries
it would be relevant to provide information on
the exact cooking conditions (time
temperature and handling information)Use
the $ character to include extra information
Example 31$Baked200degC ~ 15min
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Reporting format of the Commission
Recommendation on Acrylamide 2007331
Annex II) This data element is considered to
be made mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
13
Table 8 List of food categories and sub-categories and respective codes based on Commission
Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C) Codes at the most
detailed hierarchical level available (food sub-categories codes) are requested to be reported in the
Product comment (S21) when submitting data on Acrylamide data collection
Food category
code
Food sub-
category code Food category and sub-food category text
1 French fries sold as ready to eat
11 French fries from fresh potatoes
12 French fries from potato dough
13 Unspecified French fries
2 Potato crisps
21 Potato crisp from fresh potatoes
22 Potato crisp from potato dough
23 Unspecified potato crisps
3 Pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
31 Fries baked in the oven (oven fries)
32 Deep fried fries
33 Not specified pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
4 Soft bread
4 Soft bread
41 Not specified bread
5 Breakfast cereals (excluding muesli and porridge)
6 Biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
61 Crackers
62 Crisp bread
63 Wafers
64 Gingerbread
65 Not specified biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry
and cake)
7 Coffee and coffee substitutes
71 Roasted coffee (dry)
72 Instant coffee (dry)
73 Substitute coffee (dry)
74 Not specified (dry)
8 Baby foods other than processed cereal based foods
9 Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
91 Biscuits and rusks for infants and young children
92 Other processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
93 Not specified processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
10 Other products
101 Muesli and porridge
102 Cake and pastry
103 Savoury snacks
104 Not specified other products
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
14
227 Ethyl Carbamate
Table 9 List of specific requirements for Ethyl Carbamate data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
Ethyl Carbamate
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Analytical
method text
(R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the
analytical instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
15
228 Furan
Table 10 List of specific requirements for Furan data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
Furan
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Product comment
(S21)
Mandatory to report the following
information on the sample ldquoAnalysed as
purchasedrdquo or ldquoAnalysed as consumedrdquo
(Commission Recommendation
2007196EC on the monitoring of the
presence of furan in foodstuffs)
In case the product is analysed as consumed
it is relevant to provide information on the
exact cooking preparation with time
temperature and handling information (using
the $ character to separate extra information)
Example ldquoAnalysed as consumed$Heated in
microwave for 60degC~15minsrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
16
229 Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
Table 11 List of specific requirements for Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) data
collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP2)
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Packaging (S16)
Recommended to describe the container or
wrapper that holds the product
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
17
2210 3-MCPD esters
Table 12 List of specific requirements for 3-MCPD esters data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
3-MCPD esters
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Analytical
method text
(R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the
applied analysis steps (hydrolysis
derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate
codecodes in this data element as provided in
Table 12
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
18
3-MCPD esters
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Percentage of fat
in the original
sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the
percentage of fat in the original sample
(regardless the result value is expressed in
whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for
the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis
steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical
method textrdquo as provided in Table 13 If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated
by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD
esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Table 13 List of codes for hydrolysis and derivatisation steps that might be applied for the analysis
of 3-MCPD esters
Code Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with
2 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol
(original Weisshaars method)
3 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous
solutions containing sodium chloride
4 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous
solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6 Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7 Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8 Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9 Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10 Derivatisation with acetone
11 Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
19
2211 Mycotoxins
Table 14 List of specific requirements for Mycotoxins data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP3)
Mycotoxins
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 4012006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
20
2212 Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds
Table 15 List of specific requirements for Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds (morphine codeine
papaverine noscapine thebaine and narceine) data collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP3)
Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
21
2213 Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
Table 16 List of specific requirements for Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP3)
Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
22
2214 Tropane Alkaloids
Table 17 List of specific requirements for Tropane Alkaloids data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP3)
Tropane Alkaloids
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Feed classification
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
23
2215 Arsenic and derivatives
Table 18 List of specific requirements for Arsenic and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Arsenic and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human
consumption) The FoodEx provides already a
list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown
rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need
to be reported they should be described in
ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
Product treatment
(S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human
consumption) Reporting data on rice (as
grains for human consumption) In order to be
able to distinguish raw rice and rice
undergoing any kind of treatment the
ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at
least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or
ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case
processed is selected the type of preparation
should be described in Comment of result
(R32) Additionally it is recommended to
clearly indicate if the original sample is a
dehydrated product (select Dehydration
T131A)
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product
contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for
children cereal based rice cake) it should be
specified in this field together with the details
on the variety of rice if known
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
24
Arsenic and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
25
2216 Cadmium and derivatives
Table 19 List of specific requirements for Cadmium and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
26
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
27
2217 Lead and derivatives
Table 20 List of specific requirements for Lead and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
28
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
29
2218 Mercury and derivatives
Table 21 List of specific requirements for Mercury and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic
Mercury Organic Mercury (eg
Methylmercury)
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
30
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
31
2219 Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
Table 22 List of specific requirements for Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities data
collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP4)
Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
Result value
uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 18822006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Annex I
Annex II
Annex III
Annex IV
Note
This document published on 13 January 2012 replaces the earlier version published on 9 December 2011
SPECIF REQUIREMENT FOR THE ACRYLAMIDE DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE PRODUCT COMMENT (S21) In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C) List of codes to be used is provided in table below It is strongly recommended to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (food sub-categories codes)
Food category code
Food sub-category code
Food category and sub-food category text
1
French fries sold as ready to eat
11
French fries from fresh potatoes
12
French fries from potato dough
13
Unspecified French fries
2
Potato crisps
21
Potato crisp from fresh potatoes
22
Potato crisp from potato dough
23
Unspecified potato crisps
3
Pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
31
Fries baked in the oven (oven fries)
32
Deep fried fries
33
Not specified pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
4
Soft bread
4
Soft bread
41
Not specified bread
5
Breakfast cereals (excluding muesli and porridge)
6
Biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
61
Crackers
62
Crisp bread
63
Wafers
64
Gingerbread
65
Not specified biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
7
Coffee and coffee substitutes
71
Roasted coffee (dry)
72
Instant coffee (dry)
73
Substitute coffee (dry)
74
Not specified (dry)
8
Baby foods other than processed cereal based foods
9
Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
91
Biscuits and rusks for infants and young children
92
Other processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
93
Not specified processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
10
Other products
101
Muesli and porridge
102
Cake and pastry
103
Savoury snacks
104
Not specified other products
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT FOR 3-MCPD ESTERS DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE ANALYTICAL METHOD TEXT (R11) Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical method textrdquo as provided in the table below If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Code
Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with acid (before transesterification) ndash DGF method
2
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol (original Weisshaars method)
3
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions containing sodium chloride
4
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6
Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7
Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8
Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9
Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10
Derivatisation with acetone
11
Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
x
x
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Comment of result (R32)
x
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
x
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
x
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
Mandatory to report the following information on the sample ldquoAnalysed as purchasedrdquo or ldquoAnalysed as consumedrdquo (Commission Recommendation 2007196EC on the monitoring of the presence of furan in foodstuffs)
In case the product is analysed as consumed it is relevant to provide information on the exact cooking preparation with time temperature and handling information (using the $ character to separate extra information) Example ldquoAnalysed as consumed$Heated in microwave for 60degC~15minsrdquo
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification (categories and sub-categories) based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C)
In case the sample needs a cooking process before analysis eg pre-cooked French fries it would be relevant to provide information on the exact cooking conditions (time temperature and handling information)Use the $ character to include extra information Example 31$Baked200degC ~ 15min
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Reporting format of the Commission Recommendation on Acrylamide 2007331 Annex II) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
Recommended to describe the container or wrapper that holds the product
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in this data element as provided in Annex III
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
Recommended to always report the percent of moisture in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Recommended to express the result value on whole weight basis
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
The data providers are also kindly requested to report information on the molecular mass distribution expressed as number or carbon atoms (referring to n-alkanes) including bull range of carbon atoms and bull maximum of the distribution curve
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Feed classification Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
In case data are reported on fish it is reccomended to specify the area of origin for fisheries In case the specific information on ldquoArea of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities coderdquo (S08) is not available (ldquoUnknown [M99]rdquo) at least the fish original environment should be given (ldquofrom fresh waterrdquo or ldquofrom salty waterrdquo) in Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities text (S09)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
The specific compound name (congener or steroisomer) should be clearly specified in the field ldquoparamCoderdquo (eg PBDE is not valid BDE-99 is valid)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
The full set of the 29 dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (17 PCDDF 12 dl-PCB) as listed in the Appendix to Annex II of the Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006 are mandatory when reporting results on dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs For the non-dioxin-like PCBs the 6 indicator congeners (PCB 28 52 101 138 153 and 180) are mandatory It is reccomended to report analytical results at congener level In case of reporting TEQ results the respective original sets of results from the individual congeners must also be given
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Mandatory to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter) (Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human consumption) The FoodEx provides already a list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need to be reported they should be described in ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) In order to be able to distinguish raw rice and rice undergoing any kind of treatment the ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case processed is selected the type of preparation should be described in Comment of result (R32) Additionally it is reccomended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A)
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for children cereal based rice cake) it should be specified in this field together with the details on the variety of rice if known
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic Mercury Organic Mercury (eg Methylmercury)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
11
225 Mineral Oils
Table 6 List of specific requirements for Mineral Oils data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP1)
Mineral Oils
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Percentage of
moisture in the
original sample
(R23)
Recommended to always report the percent of
moisture in the original sample (regardless the
result value is expressed in whole weight in
fat weight or dry matter)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Recommended to express the result value on
whole weight basis
Comment of
result (R32)
The data providers are also kindly requested
to report information on the molecular mass
distribution expressed as number or carbon
atoms (referring to n-alkanes) including bull
range of carbon atoms and bull maximum of the
distribution curve
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
12
226 Acrylamide
Table 7 List of specific requirements for Acrylamide data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
Acrylamide
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Product comment
(S21)
In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it
is requested to provide additional product
classification based on Commission
Recommendation 2010307EC on the
monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C)
List of codes to be used is provided in
Table 8 It is strongly recommended to
classify the food samples at the most
detailed hierarchical level available (food
sub-categories codes)
In case the sample needs a cooking process
before analysis eg pre-cooked French fries
it would be relevant to provide information on
the exact cooking conditions (time
temperature and handling information)Use
the $ character to include extra information
Example 31$Baked200degC ~ 15min
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Reporting format of the Commission
Recommendation on Acrylamide 2007331
Annex II) This data element is considered to
be made mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
13
Table 8 List of food categories and sub-categories and respective codes based on Commission
Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C) Codes at the most
detailed hierarchical level available (food sub-categories codes) are requested to be reported in the
Product comment (S21) when submitting data on Acrylamide data collection
Food category
code
Food sub-
category code Food category and sub-food category text
1 French fries sold as ready to eat
11 French fries from fresh potatoes
12 French fries from potato dough
13 Unspecified French fries
2 Potato crisps
21 Potato crisp from fresh potatoes
22 Potato crisp from potato dough
23 Unspecified potato crisps
3 Pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
31 Fries baked in the oven (oven fries)
32 Deep fried fries
33 Not specified pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
4 Soft bread
4 Soft bread
41 Not specified bread
5 Breakfast cereals (excluding muesli and porridge)
6 Biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
61 Crackers
62 Crisp bread
63 Wafers
64 Gingerbread
65 Not specified biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry
and cake)
7 Coffee and coffee substitutes
71 Roasted coffee (dry)
72 Instant coffee (dry)
73 Substitute coffee (dry)
74 Not specified (dry)
8 Baby foods other than processed cereal based foods
9 Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
91 Biscuits and rusks for infants and young children
92 Other processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
93 Not specified processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
10 Other products
101 Muesli and porridge
102 Cake and pastry
103 Savoury snacks
104 Not specified other products
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
14
227 Ethyl Carbamate
Table 9 List of specific requirements for Ethyl Carbamate data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
Ethyl Carbamate
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Analytical
method text
(R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the
analytical instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
15
228 Furan
Table 10 List of specific requirements for Furan data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
Furan
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Product comment
(S21)
Mandatory to report the following
information on the sample ldquoAnalysed as
purchasedrdquo or ldquoAnalysed as consumedrdquo
(Commission Recommendation
2007196EC on the monitoring of the
presence of furan in foodstuffs)
In case the product is analysed as consumed
it is relevant to provide information on the
exact cooking preparation with time
temperature and handling information (using
the $ character to separate extra information)
Example ldquoAnalysed as consumed$Heated in
microwave for 60degC~15minsrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
16
229 Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
Table 11 List of specific requirements for Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) data
collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP2)
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Packaging (S16)
Recommended to describe the container or
wrapper that holds the product
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
17
2210 3-MCPD esters
Table 12 List of specific requirements for 3-MCPD esters data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
3-MCPD esters
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Analytical
method text
(R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the
applied analysis steps (hydrolysis
derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate
codecodes in this data element as provided in
Table 12
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
18
3-MCPD esters
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Percentage of fat
in the original
sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the
percentage of fat in the original sample
(regardless the result value is expressed in
whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for
the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis
steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical
method textrdquo as provided in Table 13 If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated
by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD
esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Table 13 List of codes for hydrolysis and derivatisation steps that might be applied for the analysis
of 3-MCPD esters
Code Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with
2 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol
(original Weisshaars method)
3 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous
solutions containing sodium chloride
4 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous
solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6 Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7 Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8 Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9 Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10 Derivatisation with acetone
11 Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
19
2211 Mycotoxins
Table 14 List of specific requirements for Mycotoxins data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP3)
Mycotoxins
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 4012006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
20
2212 Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds
Table 15 List of specific requirements for Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds (morphine codeine
papaverine noscapine thebaine and narceine) data collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP3)
Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
21
2213 Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
Table 16 List of specific requirements for Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP3)
Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
22
2214 Tropane Alkaloids
Table 17 List of specific requirements for Tropane Alkaloids data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP3)
Tropane Alkaloids
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Feed classification
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
23
2215 Arsenic and derivatives
Table 18 List of specific requirements for Arsenic and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Arsenic and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human
consumption) The FoodEx provides already a
list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown
rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need
to be reported they should be described in
ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
Product treatment
(S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human
consumption) Reporting data on rice (as
grains for human consumption) In order to be
able to distinguish raw rice and rice
undergoing any kind of treatment the
ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at
least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or
ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case
processed is selected the type of preparation
should be described in Comment of result
(R32) Additionally it is recommended to
clearly indicate if the original sample is a
dehydrated product (select Dehydration
T131A)
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product
contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for
children cereal based rice cake) it should be
specified in this field together with the details
on the variety of rice if known
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
24
Arsenic and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
25
2216 Cadmium and derivatives
Table 19 List of specific requirements for Cadmium and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
26
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
27
2217 Lead and derivatives
Table 20 List of specific requirements for Lead and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
28
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
29
2218 Mercury and derivatives
Table 21 List of specific requirements for Mercury and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic
Mercury Organic Mercury (eg
Methylmercury)
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
30
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
31
2219 Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
Table 22 List of specific requirements for Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities data
collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP4)
Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
Result value
uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 18822006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Annex I
Annex II
Annex III
Annex IV
Note
This document published on 13 January 2012 replaces the earlier version published on 9 December 2011
SPECIF REQUIREMENT FOR THE ACRYLAMIDE DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE PRODUCT COMMENT (S21) In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C) List of codes to be used is provided in table below It is strongly recommended to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (food sub-categories codes)
Food category code
Food sub-category code
Food category and sub-food category text
1
French fries sold as ready to eat
11
French fries from fresh potatoes
12
French fries from potato dough
13
Unspecified French fries
2
Potato crisps
21
Potato crisp from fresh potatoes
22
Potato crisp from potato dough
23
Unspecified potato crisps
3
Pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
31
Fries baked in the oven (oven fries)
32
Deep fried fries
33
Not specified pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
4
Soft bread
4
Soft bread
41
Not specified bread
5
Breakfast cereals (excluding muesli and porridge)
6
Biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
61
Crackers
62
Crisp bread
63
Wafers
64
Gingerbread
65
Not specified biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
7
Coffee and coffee substitutes
71
Roasted coffee (dry)
72
Instant coffee (dry)
73
Substitute coffee (dry)
74
Not specified (dry)
8
Baby foods other than processed cereal based foods
9
Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
91
Biscuits and rusks for infants and young children
92
Other processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
93
Not specified processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
10
Other products
101
Muesli and porridge
102
Cake and pastry
103
Savoury snacks
104
Not specified other products
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT FOR 3-MCPD ESTERS DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE ANALYTICAL METHOD TEXT (R11) Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical method textrdquo as provided in the table below If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Code
Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with acid (before transesterification) ndash DGF method
2
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol (original Weisshaars method)
3
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions containing sodium chloride
4
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6
Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7
Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8
Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9
Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10
Derivatisation with acetone
11
Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
x
x
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Comment of result (R32)
x
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
x
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
x
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
Mandatory to report the following information on the sample ldquoAnalysed as purchasedrdquo or ldquoAnalysed as consumedrdquo (Commission Recommendation 2007196EC on the monitoring of the presence of furan in foodstuffs)
In case the product is analysed as consumed it is relevant to provide information on the exact cooking preparation with time temperature and handling information (using the $ character to separate extra information) Example ldquoAnalysed as consumed$Heated in microwave for 60degC~15minsrdquo
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification (categories and sub-categories) based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C)
In case the sample needs a cooking process before analysis eg pre-cooked French fries it would be relevant to provide information on the exact cooking conditions (time temperature and handling information)Use the $ character to include extra information Example 31$Baked200degC ~ 15min
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Reporting format of the Commission Recommendation on Acrylamide 2007331 Annex II) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
Recommended to describe the container or wrapper that holds the product
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in this data element as provided in Annex III
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
Recommended to always report the percent of moisture in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Recommended to express the result value on whole weight basis
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
The data providers are also kindly requested to report information on the molecular mass distribution expressed as number or carbon atoms (referring to n-alkanes) including bull range of carbon atoms and bull maximum of the distribution curve
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Feed classification Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
In case data are reported on fish it is reccomended to specify the area of origin for fisheries In case the specific information on ldquoArea of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities coderdquo (S08) is not available (ldquoUnknown [M99]rdquo) at least the fish original environment should be given (ldquofrom fresh waterrdquo or ldquofrom salty waterrdquo) in Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities text (S09)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
The specific compound name (congener or steroisomer) should be clearly specified in the field ldquoparamCoderdquo (eg PBDE is not valid BDE-99 is valid)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
The full set of the 29 dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (17 PCDDF 12 dl-PCB) as listed in the Appendix to Annex II of the Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006 are mandatory when reporting results on dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs For the non-dioxin-like PCBs the 6 indicator congeners (PCB 28 52 101 138 153 and 180) are mandatory It is reccomended to report analytical results at congener level In case of reporting TEQ results the respective original sets of results from the individual congeners must also be given
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Mandatory to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter) (Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human consumption) The FoodEx provides already a list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need to be reported they should be described in ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) In order to be able to distinguish raw rice and rice undergoing any kind of treatment the ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case processed is selected the type of preparation should be described in Comment of result (R32) Additionally it is reccomended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A)
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for children cereal based rice cake) it should be specified in this field together with the details on the variety of rice if known
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic Mercury Organic Mercury (eg Methylmercury)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
12
226 Acrylamide
Table 7 List of specific requirements for Acrylamide data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
Acrylamide
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Product comment
(S21)
In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it
is requested to provide additional product
classification based on Commission
Recommendation 2010307EC on the
monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C)
List of codes to be used is provided in
Table 8 It is strongly recommended to
classify the food samples at the most
detailed hierarchical level available (food
sub-categories codes)
In case the sample needs a cooking process
before analysis eg pre-cooked French fries
it would be relevant to provide information on
the exact cooking conditions (time
temperature and handling information)Use
the $ character to include extra information
Example 31$Baked200degC ~ 15min
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Reporting format of the Commission
Recommendation on Acrylamide 2007331
Annex II) This data element is considered to
be made mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
13
Table 8 List of food categories and sub-categories and respective codes based on Commission
Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C) Codes at the most
detailed hierarchical level available (food sub-categories codes) are requested to be reported in the
Product comment (S21) when submitting data on Acrylamide data collection
Food category
code
Food sub-
category code Food category and sub-food category text
1 French fries sold as ready to eat
11 French fries from fresh potatoes
12 French fries from potato dough
13 Unspecified French fries
2 Potato crisps
21 Potato crisp from fresh potatoes
22 Potato crisp from potato dough
23 Unspecified potato crisps
3 Pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
31 Fries baked in the oven (oven fries)
32 Deep fried fries
33 Not specified pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
4 Soft bread
4 Soft bread
41 Not specified bread
5 Breakfast cereals (excluding muesli and porridge)
6 Biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
61 Crackers
62 Crisp bread
63 Wafers
64 Gingerbread
65 Not specified biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry
and cake)
7 Coffee and coffee substitutes
71 Roasted coffee (dry)
72 Instant coffee (dry)
73 Substitute coffee (dry)
74 Not specified (dry)
8 Baby foods other than processed cereal based foods
9 Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
91 Biscuits and rusks for infants and young children
92 Other processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
93 Not specified processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
10 Other products
101 Muesli and porridge
102 Cake and pastry
103 Savoury snacks
104 Not specified other products
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
14
227 Ethyl Carbamate
Table 9 List of specific requirements for Ethyl Carbamate data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
Ethyl Carbamate
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Analytical
method text
(R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the
analytical instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
15
228 Furan
Table 10 List of specific requirements for Furan data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
Furan
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Product comment
(S21)
Mandatory to report the following
information on the sample ldquoAnalysed as
purchasedrdquo or ldquoAnalysed as consumedrdquo
(Commission Recommendation
2007196EC on the monitoring of the
presence of furan in foodstuffs)
In case the product is analysed as consumed
it is relevant to provide information on the
exact cooking preparation with time
temperature and handling information (using
the $ character to separate extra information)
Example ldquoAnalysed as consumed$Heated in
microwave for 60degC~15minsrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
16
229 Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
Table 11 List of specific requirements for Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) data
collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP2)
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Packaging (S16)
Recommended to describe the container or
wrapper that holds the product
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
17
2210 3-MCPD esters
Table 12 List of specific requirements for 3-MCPD esters data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
3-MCPD esters
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Analytical
method text
(R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the
applied analysis steps (hydrolysis
derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate
codecodes in this data element as provided in
Table 12
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
18
3-MCPD esters
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Percentage of fat
in the original
sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the
percentage of fat in the original sample
(regardless the result value is expressed in
whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for
the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis
steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical
method textrdquo as provided in Table 13 If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated
by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD
esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Table 13 List of codes for hydrolysis and derivatisation steps that might be applied for the analysis
of 3-MCPD esters
Code Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with
2 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol
(original Weisshaars method)
3 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous
solutions containing sodium chloride
4 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous
solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6 Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7 Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8 Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9 Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10 Derivatisation with acetone
11 Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
19
2211 Mycotoxins
Table 14 List of specific requirements for Mycotoxins data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP3)
Mycotoxins
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 4012006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
20
2212 Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds
Table 15 List of specific requirements for Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds (morphine codeine
papaverine noscapine thebaine and narceine) data collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP3)
Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
21
2213 Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
Table 16 List of specific requirements for Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP3)
Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
22
2214 Tropane Alkaloids
Table 17 List of specific requirements for Tropane Alkaloids data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP3)
Tropane Alkaloids
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Feed classification
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
23
2215 Arsenic and derivatives
Table 18 List of specific requirements for Arsenic and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Arsenic and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human
consumption) The FoodEx provides already a
list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown
rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need
to be reported they should be described in
ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
Product treatment
(S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human
consumption) Reporting data on rice (as
grains for human consumption) In order to be
able to distinguish raw rice and rice
undergoing any kind of treatment the
ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at
least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or
ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case
processed is selected the type of preparation
should be described in Comment of result
(R32) Additionally it is recommended to
clearly indicate if the original sample is a
dehydrated product (select Dehydration
T131A)
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product
contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for
children cereal based rice cake) it should be
specified in this field together with the details
on the variety of rice if known
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
24
Arsenic and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
25
2216 Cadmium and derivatives
Table 19 List of specific requirements for Cadmium and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
26
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
27
2217 Lead and derivatives
Table 20 List of specific requirements for Lead and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
28
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
29
2218 Mercury and derivatives
Table 21 List of specific requirements for Mercury and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic
Mercury Organic Mercury (eg
Methylmercury)
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
30
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
31
2219 Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
Table 22 List of specific requirements for Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities data
collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP4)
Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
Result value
uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 18822006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Annex I
Annex II
Annex III
Annex IV
Note
This document published on 13 January 2012 replaces the earlier version published on 9 December 2011
SPECIF REQUIREMENT FOR THE ACRYLAMIDE DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE PRODUCT COMMENT (S21) In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C) List of codes to be used is provided in table below It is strongly recommended to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (food sub-categories codes)
Food category code
Food sub-category code
Food category and sub-food category text
1
French fries sold as ready to eat
11
French fries from fresh potatoes
12
French fries from potato dough
13
Unspecified French fries
2
Potato crisps
21
Potato crisp from fresh potatoes
22
Potato crisp from potato dough
23
Unspecified potato crisps
3
Pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
31
Fries baked in the oven (oven fries)
32
Deep fried fries
33
Not specified pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
4
Soft bread
4
Soft bread
41
Not specified bread
5
Breakfast cereals (excluding muesli and porridge)
6
Biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
61
Crackers
62
Crisp bread
63
Wafers
64
Gingerbread
65
Not specified biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
7
Coffee and coffee substitutes
71
Roasted coffee (dry)
72
Instant coffee (dry)
73
Substitute coffee (dry)
74
Not specified (dry)
8
Baby foods other than processed cereal based foods
9
Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
91
Biscuits and rusks for infants and young children
92
Other processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
93
Not specified processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
10
Other products
101
Muesli and porridge
102
Cake and pastry
103
Savoury snacks
104
Not specified other products
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT FOR 3-MCPD ESTERS DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE ANALYTICAL METHOD TEXT (R11) Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical method textrdquo as provided in the table below If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Code
Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with acid (before transesterification) ndash DGF method
2
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol (original Weisshaars method)
3
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions containing sodium chloride
4
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6
Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7
Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8
Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9
Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10
Derivatisation with acetone
11
Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
x
x
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Comment of result (R32)
x
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
x
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
x
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
Mandatory to report the following information on the sample ldquoAnalysed as purchasedrdquo or ldquoAnalysed as consumedrdquo (Commission Recommendation 2007196EC on the monitoring of the presence of furan in foodstuffs)
In case the product is analysed as consumed it is relevant to provide information on the exact cooking preparation with time temperature and handling information (using the $ character to separate extra information) Example ldquoAnalysed as consumed$Heated in microwave for 60degC~15minsrdquo
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification (categories and sub-categories) based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C)
In case the sample needs a cooking process before analysis eg pre-cooked French fries it would be relevant to provide information on the exact cooking conditions (time temperature and handling information)Use the $ character to include extra information Example 31$Baked200degC ~ 15min
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Reporting format of the Commission Recommendation on Acrylamide 2007331 Annex II) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
Recommended to describe the container or wrapper that holds the product
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in this data element as provided in Annex III
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
Recommended to always report the percent of moisture in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Recommended to express the result value on whole weight basis
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
The data providers are also kindly requested to report information on the molecular mass distribution expressed as number or carbon atoms (referring to n-alkanes) including bull range of carbon atoms and bull maximum of the distribution curve
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Feed classification Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
In case data are reported on fish it is reccomended to specify the area of origin for fisheries In case the specific information on ldquoArea of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities coderdquo (S08) is not available (ldquoUnknown [M99]rdquo) at least the fish original environment should be given (ldquofrom fresh waterrdquo or ldquofrom salty waterrdquo) in Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities text (S09)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
The specific compound name (congener or steroisomer) should be clearly specified in the field ldquoparamCoderdquo (eg PBDE is not valid BDE-99 is valid)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
The full set of the 29 dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (17 PCDDF 12 dl-PCB) as listed in the Appendix to Annex II of the Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006 are mandatory when reporting results on dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs For the non-dioxin-like PCBs the 6 indicator congeners (PCB 28 52 101 138 153 and 180) are mandatory It is reccomended to report analytical results at congener level In case of reporting TEQ results the respective original sets of results from the individual congeners must also be given
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Mandatory to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter) (Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human consumption) The FoodEx provides already a list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need to be reported they should be described in ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) In order to be able to distinguish raw rice and rice undergoing any kind of treatment the ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case processed is selected the type of preparation should be described in Comment of result (R32) Additionally it is reccomended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A)
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for children cereal based rice cake) it should be specified in this field together with the details on the variety of rice if known
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic Mercury Organic Mercury (eg Methylmercury)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
13
Table 8 List of food categories and sub-categories and respective codes based on Commission
Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C) Codes at the most
detailed hierarchical level available (food sub-categories codes) are requested to be reported in the
Product comment (S21) when submitting data on Acrylamide data collection
Food category
code
Food sub-
category code Food category and sub-food category text
1 French fries sold as ready to eat
11 French fries from fresh potatoes
12 French fries from potato dough
13 Unspecified French fries
2 Potato crisps
21 Potato crisp from fresh potatoes
22 Potato crisp from potato dough
23 Unspecified potato crisps
3 Pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
31 Fries baked in the oven (oven fries)
32 Deep fried fries
33 Not specified pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
4 Soft bread
4 Soft bread
41 Not specified bread
5 Breakfast cereals (excluding muesli and porridge)
6 Biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
61 Crackers
62 Crisp bread
63 Wafers
64 Gingerbread
65 Not specified biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry
and cake)
7 Coffee and coffee substitutes
71 Roasted coffee (dry)
72 Instant coffee (dry)
73 Substitute coffee (dry)
74 Not specified (dry)
8 Baby foods other than processed cereal based foods
9 Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
91 Biscuits and rusks for infants and young children
92 Other processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
93 Not specified processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
10 Other products
101 Muesli and porridge
102 Cake and pastry
103 Savoury snacks
104 Not specified other products
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
14
227 Ethyl Carbamate
Table 9 List of specific requirements for Ethyl Carbamate data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
Ethyl Carbamate
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Analytical
method text
(R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the
analytical instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
15
228 Furan
Table 10 List of specific requirements for Furan data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
Furan
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Product comment
(S21)
Mandatory to report the following
information on the sample ldquoAnalysed as
purchasedrdquo or ldquoAnalysed as consumedrdquo
(Commission Recommendation
2007196EC on the monitoring of the
presence of furan in foodstuffs)
In case the product is analysed as consumed
it is relevant to provide information on the
exact cooking preparation with time
temperature and handling information (using
the $ character to separate extra information)
Example ldquoAnalysed as consumed$Heated in
microwave for 60degC~15minsrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
16
229 Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
Table 11 List of specific requirements for Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) data
collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP2)
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Packaging (S16)
Recommended to describe the container or
wrapper that holds the product
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
17
2210 3-MCPD esters
Table 12 List of specific requirements for 3-MCPD esters data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
3-MCPD esters
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Analytical
method text
(R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the
applied analysis steps (hydrolysis
derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate
codecodes in this data element as provided in
Table 12
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
18
3-MCPD esters
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Percentage of fat
in the original
sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the
percentage of fat in the original sample
(regardless the result value is expressed in
whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for
the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis
steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical
method textrdquo as provided in Table 13 If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated
by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD
esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Table 13 List of codes for hydrolysis and derivatisation steps that might be applied for the analysis
of 3-MCPD esters
Code Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with
2 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol
(original Weisshaars method)
3 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous
solutions containing sodium chloride
4 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous
solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6 Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7 Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8 Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9 Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10 Derivatisation with acetone
11 Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
19
2211 Mycotoxins
Table 14 List of specific requirements for Mycotoxins data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP3)
Mycotoxins
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 4012006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
20
2212 Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds
Table 15 List of specific requirements for Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds (morphine codeine
papaverine noscapine thebaine and narceine) data collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP3)
Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
21
2213 Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
Table 16 List of specific requirements for Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP3)
Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
22
2214 Tropane Alkaloids
Table 17 List of specific requirements for Tropane Alkaloids data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP3)
Tropane Alkaloids
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Feed classification
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
23
2215 Arsenic and derivatives
Table 18 List of specific requirements for Arsenic and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Arsenic and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human
consumption) The FoodEx provides already a
list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown
rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need
to be reported they should be described in
ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
Product treatment
(S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human
consumption) Reporting data on rice (as
grains for human consumption) In order to be
able to distinguish raw rice and rice
undergoing any kind of treatment the
ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at
least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or
ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case
processed is selected the type of preparation
should be described in Comment of result
(R32) Additionally it is recommended to
clearly indicate if the original sample is a
dehydrated product (select Dehydration
T131A)
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product
contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for
children cereal based rice cake) it should be
specified in this field together with the details
on the variety of rice if known
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
24
Arsenic and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
25
2216 Cadmium and derivatives
Table 19 List of specific requirements for Cadmium and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
26
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
27
2217 Lead and derivatives
Table 20 List of specific requirements for Lead and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
28
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
29
2218 Mercury and derivatives
Table 21 List of specific requirements for Mercury and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic
Mercury Organic Mercury (eg
Methylmercury)
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
30
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
31
2219 Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
Table 22 List of specific requirements for Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities data
collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP4)
Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
Result value
uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 18822006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Annex I
Annex II
Annex III
Annex IV
Note
This document published on 13 January 2012 replaces the earlier version published on 9 December 2011
SPECIF REQUIREMENT FOR THE ACRYLAMIDE DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE PRODUCT COMMENT (S21) In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C) List of codes to be used is provided in table below It is strongly recommended to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (food sub-categories codes)
Food category code
Food sub-category code
Food category and sub-food category text
1
French fries sold as ready to eat
11
French fries from fresh potatoes
12
French fries from potato dough
13
Unspecified French fries
2
Potato crisps
21
Potato crisp from fresh potatoes
22
Potato crisp from potato dough
23
Unspecified potato crisps
3
Pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
31
Fries baked in the oven (oven fries)
32
Deep fried fries
33
Not specified pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
4
Soft bread
4
Soft bread
41
Not specified bread
5
Breakfast cereals (excluding muesli and porridge)
6
Biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
61
Crackers
62
Crisp bread
63
Wafers
64
Gingerbread
65
Not specified biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
7
Coffee and coffee substitutes
71
Roasted coffee (dry)
72
Instant coffee (dry)
73
Substitute coffee (dry)
74
Not specified (dry)
8
Baby foods other than processed cereal based foods
9
Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
91
Biscuits and rusks for infants and young children
92
Other processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
93
Not specified processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
10
Other products
101
Muesli and porridge
102
Cake and pastry
103
Savoury snacks
104
Not specified other products
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT FOR 3-MCPD ESTERS DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE ANALYTICAL METHOD TEXT (R11) Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical method textrdquo as provided in the table below If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Code
Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with acid (before transesterification) ndash DGF method
2
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol (original Weisshaars method)
3
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions containing sodium chloride
4
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6
Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7
Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8
Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9
Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10
Derivatisation with acetone
11
Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
x
x
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Comment of result (R32)
x
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
x
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
x
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
Mandatory to report the following information on the sample ldquoAnalysed as purchasedrdquo or ldquoAnalysed as consumedrdquo (Commission Recommendation 2007196EC on the monitoring of the presence of furan in foodstuffs)
In case the product is analysed as consumed it is relevant to provide information on the exact cooking preparation with time temperature and handling information (using the $ character to separate extra information) Example ldquoAnalysed as consumed$Heated in microwave for 60degC~15minsrdquo
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification (categories and sub-categories) based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C)
In case the sample needs a cooking process before analysis eg pre-cooked French fries it would be relevant to provide information on the exact cooking conditions (time temperature and handling information)Use the $ character to include extra information Example 31$Baked200degC ~ 15min
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Reporting format of the Commission Recommendation on Acrylamide 2007331 Annex II) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
Recommended to describe the container or wrapper that holds the product
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in this data element as provided in Annex III
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
Recommended to always report the percent of moisture in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Recommended to express the result value on whole weight basis
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
The data providers are also kindly requested to report information on the molecular mass distribution expressed as number or carbon atoms (referring to n-alkanes) including bull range of carbon atoms and bull maximum of the distribution curve
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Feed classification Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
In case data are reported on fish it is reccomended to specify the area of origin for fisheries In case the specific information on ldquoArea of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities coderdquo (S08) is not available (ldquoUnknown [M99]rdquo) at least the fish original environment should be given (ldquofrom fresh waterrdquo or ldquofrom salty waterrdquo) in Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities text (S09)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
The specific compound name (congener or steroisomer) should be clearly specified in the field ldquoparamCoderdquo (eg PBDE is not valid BDE-99 is valid)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
The full set of the 29 dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (17 PCDDF 12 dl-PCB) as listed in the Appendix to Annex II of the Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006 are mandatory when reporting results on dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs For the non-dioxin-like PCBs the 6 indicator congeners (PCB 28 52 101 138 153 and 180) are mandatory It is reccomended to report analytical results at congener level In case of reporting TEQ results the respective original sets of results from the individual congeners must also be given
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Mandatory to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter) (Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human consumption) The FoodEx provides already a list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need to be reported they should be described in ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) In order to be able to distinguish raw rice and rice undergoing any kind of treatment the ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case processed is selected the type of preparation should be described in Comment of result (R32) Additionally it is reccomended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A)
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for children cereal based rice cake) it should be specified in this field together with the details on the variety of rice if known
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic Mercury Organic Mercury (eg Methylmercury)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
14
227 Ethyl Carbamate
Table 9 List of specific requirements for Ethyl Carbamate data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
Ethyl Carbamate
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Analytical
method text
(R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the
analytical instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
15
228 Furan
Table 10 List of specific requirements for Furan data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
Furan
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Product comment
(S21)
Mandatory to report the following
information on the sample ldquoAnalysed as
purchasedrdquo or ldquoAnalysed as consumedrdquo
(Commission Recommendation
2007196EC on the monitoring of the
presence of furan in foodstuffs)
In case the product is analysed as consumed
it is relevant to provide information on the
exact cooking preparation with time
temperature and handling information (using
the $ character to separate extra information)
Example ldquoAnalysed as consumed$Heated in
microwave for 60degC~15minsrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
16
229 Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
Table 11 List of specific requirements for Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) data
collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP2)
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Packaging (S16)
Recommended to describe the container or
wrapper that holds the product
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
17
2210 3-MCPD esters
Table 12 List of specific requirements for 3-MCPD esters data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
3-MCPD esters
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Analytical
method text
(R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the
applied analysis steps (hydrolysis
derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate
codecodes in this data element as provided in
Table 12
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
18
3-MCPD esters
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Percentage of fat
in the original
sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the
percentage of fat in the original sample
(regardless the result value is expressed in
whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for
the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis
steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical
method textrdquo as provided in Table 13 If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated
by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD
esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Table 13 List of codes for hydrolysis and derivatisation steps that might be applied for the analysis
of 3-MCPD esters
Code Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with
2 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol
(original Weisshaars method)
3 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous
solutions containing sodium chloride
4 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous
solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6 Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7 Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8 Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9 Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10 Derivatisation with acetone
11 Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
19
2211 Mycotoxins
Table 14 List of specific requirements for Mycotoxins data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP3)
Mycotoxins
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 4012006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
20
2212 Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds
Table 15 List of specific requirements for Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds (morphine codeine
papaverine noscapine thebaine and narceine) data collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP3)
Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
21
2213 Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
Table 16 List of specific requirements for Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP3)
Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
22
2214 Tropane Alkaloids
Table 17 List of specific requirements for Tropane Alkaloids data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP3)
Tropane Alkaloids
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Feed classification
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
23
2215 Arsenic and derivatives
Table 18 List of specific requirements for Arsenic and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Arsenic and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human
consumption) The FoodEx provides already a
list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown
rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need
to be reported they should be described in
ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
Product treatment
(S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human
consumption) Reporting data on rice (as
grains for human consumption) In order to be
able to distinguish raw rice and rice
undergoing any kind of treatment the
ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at
least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or
ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case
processed is selected the type of preparation
should be described in Comment of result
(R32) Additionally it is recommended to
clearly indicate if the original sample is a
dehydrated product (select Dehydration
T131A)
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product
contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for
children cereal based rice cake) it should be
specified in this field together with the details
on the variety of rice if known
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
24
Arsenic and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
25
2216 Cadmium and derivatives
Table 19 List of specific requirements for Cadmium and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
26
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
27
2217 Lead and derivatives
Table 20 List of specific requirements for Lead and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
28
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
29
2218 Mercury and derivatives
Table 21 List of specific requirements for Mercury and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic
Mercury Organic Mercury (eg
Methylmercury)
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
30
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
31
2219 Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
Table 22 List of specific requirements for Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities data
collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP4)
Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
Result value
uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 18822006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Annex I
Annex II
Annex III
Annex IV
Note
This document published on 13 January 2012 replaces the earlier version published on 9 December 2011
SPECIF REQUIREMENT FOR THE ACRYLAMIDE DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE PRODUCT COMMENT (S21) In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C) List of codes to be used is provided in table below It is strongly recommended to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (food sub-categories codes)
Food category code
Food sub-category code
Food category and sub-food category text
1
French fries sold as ready to eat
11
French fries from fresh potatoes
12
French fries from potato dough
13
Unspecified French fries
2
Potato crisps
21
Potato crisp from fresh potatoes
22
Potato crisp from potato dough
23
Unspecified potato crisps
3
Pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
31
Fries baked in the oven (oven fries)
32
Deep fried fries
33
Not specified pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
4
Soft bread
4
Soft bread
41
Not specified bread
5
Breakfast cereals (excluding muesli and porridge)
6
Biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
61
Crackers
62
Crisp bread
63
Wafers
64
Gingerbread
65
Not specified biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
7
Coffee and coffee substitutes
71
Roasted coffee (dry)
72
Instant coffee (dry)
73
Substitute coffee (dry)
74
Not specified (dry)
8
Baby foods other than processed cereal based foods
9
Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
91
Biscuits and rusks for infants and young children
92
Other processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
93
Not specified processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
10
Other products
101
Muesli and porridge
102
Cake and pastry
103
Savoury snacks
104
Not specified other products
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT FOR 3-MCPD ESTERS DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE ANALYTICAL METHOD TEXT (R11) Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical method textrdquo as provided in the table below If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Code
Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with acid (before transesterification) ndash DGF method
2
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol (original Weisshaars method)
3
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions containing sodium chloride
4
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6
Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7
Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8
Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9
Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10
Derivatisation with acetone
11
Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
x
x
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Comment of result (R32)
x
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
x
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
x
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
Mandatory to report the following information on the sample ldquoAnalysed as purchasedrdquo or ldquoAnalysed as consumedrdquo (Commission Recommendation 2007196EC on the monitoring of the presence of furan in foodstuffs)
In case the product is analysed as consumed it is relevant to provide information on the exact cooking preparation with time temperature and handling information (using the $ character to separate extra information) Example ldquoAnalysed as consumed$Heated in microwave for 60degC~15minsrdquo
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification (categories and sub-categories) based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C)
In case the sample needs a cooking process before analysis eg pre-cooked French fries it would be relevant to provide information on the exact cooking conditions (time temperature and handling information)Use the $ character to include extra information Example 31$Baked200degC ~ 15min
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Reporting format of the Commission Recommendation on Acrylamide 2007331 Annex II) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
Recommended to describe the container or wrapper that holds the product
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in this data element as provided in Annex III
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
Recommended to always report the percent of moisture in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Recommended to express the result value on whole weight basis
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
The data providers are also kindly requested to report information on the molecular mass distribution expressed as number or carbon atoms (referring to n-alkanes) including bull range of carbon atoms and bull maximum of the distribution curve
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Feed classification Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
In case data are reported on fish it is reccomended to specify the area of origin for fisheries In case the specific information on ldquoArea of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities coderdquo (S08) is not available (ldquoUnknown [M99]rdquo) at least the fish original environment should be given (ldquofrom fresh waterrdquo or ldquofrom salty waterrdquo) in Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities text (S09)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
The specific compound name (congener or steroisomer) should be clearly specified in the field ldquoparamCoderdquo (eg PBDE is not valid BDE-99 is valid)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
The full set of the 29 dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (17 PCDDF 12 dl-PCB) as listed in the Appendix to Annex II of the Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006 are mandatory when reporting results on dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs For the non-dioxin-like PCBs the 6 indicator congeners (PCB 28 52 101 138 153 and 180) are mandatory It is reccomended to report analytical results at congener level In case of reporting TEQ results the respective original sets of results from the individual congeners must also be given
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Mandatory to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter) (Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human consumption) The FoodEx provides already a list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need to be reported they should be described in ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) In order to be able to distinguish raw rice and rice undergoing any kind of treatment the ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case processed is selected the type of preparation should be described in Comment of result (R32) Additionally it is reccomended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A)
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for children cereal based rice cake) it should be specified in this field together with the details on the variety of rice if known
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic Mercury Organic Mercury (eg Methylmercury)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
15
228 Furan
Table 10 List of specific requirements for Furan data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
Furan
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Product comment
(S21)
Mandatory to report the following
information on the sample ldquoAnalysed as
purchasedrdquo or ldquoAnalysed as consumedrdquo
(Commission Recommendation
2007196EC on the monitoring of the
presence of furan in foodstuffs)
In case the product is analysed as consumed
it is relevant to provide information on the
exact cooking preparation with time
temperature and handling information (using
the $ character to separate extra information)
Example ldquoAnalysed as consumed$Heated in
microwave for 60degC~15minsrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
16
229 Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
Table 11 List of specific requirements for Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) data
collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP2)
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Packaging (S16)
Recommended to describe the container or
wrapper that holds the product
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
17
2210 3-MCPD esters
Table 12 List of specific requirements for 3-MCPD esters data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
3-MCPD esters
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Analytical
method text
(R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the
applied analysis steps (hydrolysis
derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate
codecodes in this data element as provided in
Table 12
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
18
3-MCPD esters
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Percentage of fat
in the original
sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the
percentage of fat in the original sample
(regardless the result value is expressed in
whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for
the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis
steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical
method textrdquo as provided in Table 13 If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated
by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD
esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Table 13 List of codes for hydrolysis and derivatisation steps that might be applied for the analysis
of 3-MCPD esters
Code Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with
2 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol
(original Weisshaars method)
3 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous
solutions containing sodium chloride
4 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous
solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6 Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7 Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8 Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9 Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10 Derivatisation with acetone
11 Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
19
2211 Mycotoxins
Table 14 List of specific requirements for Mycotoxins data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP3)
Mycotoxins
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 4012006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
20
2212 Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds
Table 15 List of specific requirements for Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds (morphine codeine
papaverine noscapine thebaine and narceine) data collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP3)
Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
21
2213 Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
Table 16 List of specific requirements for Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP3)
Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
22
2214 Tropane Alkaloids
Table 17 List of specific requirements for Tropane Alkaloids data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP3)
Tropane Alkaloids
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Feed classification
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
23
2215 Arsenic and derivatives
Table 18 List of specific requirements for Arsenic and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Arsenic and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human
consumption) The FoodEx provides already a
list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown
rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need
to be reported they should be described in
ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
Product treatment
(S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human
consumption) Reporting data on rice (as
grains for human consumption) In order to be
able to distinguish raw rice and rice
undergoing any kind of treatment the
ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at
least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or
ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case
processed is selected the type of preparation
should be described in Comment of result
(R32) Additionally it is recommended to
clearly indicate if the original sample is a
dehydrated product (select Dehydration
T131A)
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product
contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for
children cereal based rice cake) it should be
specified in this field together with the details
on the variety of rice if known
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
24
Arsenic and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
25
2216 Cadmium and derivatives
Table 19 List of specific requirements for Cadmium and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
26
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
27
2217 Lead and derivatives
Table 20 List of specific requirements for Lead and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
28
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
29
2218 Mercury and derivatives
Table 21 List of specific requirements for Mercury and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic
Mercury Organic Mercury (eg
Methylmercury)
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
30
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
31
2219 Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
Table 22 List of specific requirements for Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities data
collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP4)
Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
Result value
uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 18822006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Annex I
Annex II
Annex III
Annex IV
Note
This document published on 13 January 2012 replaces the earlier version published on 9 December 2011
SPECIF REQUIREMENT FOR THE ACRYLAMIDE DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE PRODUCT COMMENT (S21) In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C) List of codes to be used is provided in table below It is strongly recommended to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (food sub-categories codes)
Food category code
Food sub-category code
Food category and sub-food category text
1
French fries sold as ready to eat
11
French fries from fresh potatoes
12
French fries from potato dough
13
Unspecified French fries
2
Potato crisps
21
Potato crisp from fresh potatoes
22
Potato crisp from potato dough
23
Unspecified potato crisps
3
Pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
31
Fries baked in the oven (oven fries)
32
Deep fried fries
33
Not specified pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
4
Soft bread
4
Soft bread
41
Not specified bread
5
Breakfast cereals (excluding muesli and porridge)
6
Biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
61
Crackers
62
Crisp bread
63
Wafers
64
Gingerbread
65
Not specified biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
7
Coffee and coffee substitutes
71
Roasted coffee (dry)
72
Instant coffee (dry)
73
Substitute coffee (dry)
74
Not specified (dry)
8
Baby foods other than processed cereal based foods
9
Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
91
Biscuits and rusks for infants and young children
92
Other processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
93
Not specified processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
10
Other products
101
Muesli and porridge
102
Cake and pastry
103
Savoury snacks
104
Not specified other products
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT FOR 3-MCPD ESTERS DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE ANALYTICAL METHOD TEXT (R11) Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical method textrdquo as provided in the table below If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Code
Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with acid (before transesterification) ndash DGF method
2
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol (original Weisshaars method)
3
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions containing sodium chloride
4
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6
Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7
Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8
Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9
Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10
Derivatisation with acetone
11
Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
x
x
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Comment of result (R32)
x
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
x
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
x
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
Mandatory to report the following information on the sample ldquoAnalysed as purchasedrdquo or ldquoAnalysed as consumedrdquo (Commission Recommendation 2007196EC on the monitoring of the presence of furan in foodstuffs)
In case the product is analysed as consumed it is relevant to provide information on the exact cooking preparation with time temperature and handling information (using the $ character to separate extra information) Example ldquoAnalysed as consumed$Heated in microwave for 60degC~15minsrdquo
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification (categories and sub-categories) based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C)
In case the sample needs a cooking process before analysis eg pre-cooked French fries it would be relevant to provide information on the exact cooking conditions (time temperature and handling information)Use the $ character to include extra information Example 31$Baked200degC ~ 15min
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Reporting format of the Commission Recommendation on Acrylamide 2007331 Annex II) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
Recommended to describe the container or wrapper that holds the product
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in this data element as provided in Annex III
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
Recommended to always report the percent of moisture in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Recommended to express the result value on whole weight basis
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
The data providers are also kindly requested to report information on the molecular mass distribution expressed as number or carbon atoms (referring to n-alkanes) including bull range of carbon atoms and bull maximum of the distribution curve
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Feed classification Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
In case data are reported on fish it is reccomended to specify the area of origin for fisheries In case the specific information on ldquoArea of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities coderdquo (S08) is not available (ldquoUnknown [M99]rdquo) at least the fish original environment should be given (ldquofrom fresh waterrdquo or ldquofrom salty waterrdquo) in Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities text (S09)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
The specific compound name (congener or steroisomer) should be clearly specified in the field ldquoparamCoderdquo (eg PBDE is not valid BDE-99 is valid)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
The full set of the 29 dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (17 PCDDF 12 dl-PCB) as listed in the Appendix to Annex II of the Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006 are mandatory when reporting results on dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs For the non-dioxin-like PCBs the 6 indicator congeners (PCB 28 52 101 138 153 and 180) are mandatory It is reccomended to report analytical results at congener level In case of reporting TEQ results the respective original sets of results from the individual congeners must also be given
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Mandatory to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter) (Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human consumption) The FoodEx provides already a list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need to be reported they should be described in ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) In order to be able to distinguish raw rice and rice undergoing any kind of treatment the ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case processed is selected the type of preparation should be described in Comment of result (R32) Additionally it is reccomended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A)
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for children cereal based rice cake) it should be specified in this field together with the details on the variety of rice if known
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic Mercury Organic Mercury (eg Methylmercury)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
16
229 Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
Table 11 List of specific requirements for Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) data
collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP2)
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Packaging (S16)
Recommended to describe the container or
wrapper that holds the product
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
17
2210 3-MCPD esters
Table 12 List of specific requirements for 3-MCPD esters data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
3-MCPD esters
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Analytical
method text
(R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the
applied analysis steps (hydrolysis
derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate
codecodes in this data element as provided in
Table 12
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
18
3-MCPD esters
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Percentage of fat
in the original
sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the
percentage of fat in the original sample
(regardless the result value is expressed in
whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for
the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis
steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical
method textrdquo as provided in Table 13 If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated
by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD
esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Table 13 List of codes for hydrolysis and derivatisation steps that might be applied for the analysis
of 3-MCPD esters
Code Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with
2 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol
(original Weisshaars method)
3 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous
solutions containing sodium chloride
4 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous
solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6 Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7 Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8 Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9 Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10 Derivatisation with acetone
11 Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
19
2211 Mycotoxins
Table 14 List of specific requirements for Mycotoxins data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP3)
Mycotoxins
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 4012006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
20
2212 Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds
Table 15 List of specific requirements for Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds (morphine codeine
papaverine noscapine thebaine and narceine) data collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP3)
Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
21
2213 Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
Table 16 List of specific requirements for Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP3)
Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
22
2214 Tropane Alkaloids
Table 17 List of specific requirements for Tropane Alkaloids data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP3)
Tropane Alkaloids
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Feed classification
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
23
2215 Arsenic and derivatives
Table 18 List of specific requirements for Arsenic and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Arsenic and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human
consumption) The FoodEx provides already a
list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown
rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need
to be reported they should be described in
ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
Product treatment
(S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human
consumption) Reporting data on rice (as
grains for human consumption) In order to be
able to distinguish raw rice and rice
undergoing any kind of treatment the
ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at
least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or
ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case
processed is selected the type of preparation
should be described in Comment of result
(R32) Additionally it is recommended to
clearly indicate if the original sample is a
dehydrated product (select Dehydration
T131A)
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product
contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for
children cereal based rice cake) it should be
specified in this field together with the details
on the variety of rice if known
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
24
Arsenic and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
25
2216 Cadmium and derivatives
Table 19 List of specific requirements for Cadmium and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
26
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
27
2217 Lead and derivatives
Table 20 List of specific requirements for Lead and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
28
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
29
2218 Mercury and derivatives
Table 21 List of specific requirements for Mercury and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic
Mercury Organic Mercury (eg
Methylmercury)
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
30
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
31
2219 Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
Table 22 List of specific requirements for Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities data
collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP4)
Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
Result value
uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 18822006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Annex I
Annex II
Annex III
Annex IV
Note
This document published on 13 January 2012 replaces the earlier version published on 9 December 2011
SPECIF REQUIREMENT FOR THE ACRYLAMIDE DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE PRODUCT COMMENT (S21) In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C) List of codes to be used is provided in table below It is strongly recommended to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (food sub-categories codes)
Food category code
Food sub-category code
Food category and sub-food category text
1
French fries sold as ready to eat
11
French fries from fresh potatoes
12
French fries from potato dough
13
Unspecified French fries
2
Potato crisps
21
Potato crisp from fresh potatoes
22
Potato crisp from potato dough
23
Unspecified potato crisps
3
Pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
31
Fries baked in the oven (oven fries)
32
Deep fried fries
33
Not specified pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
4
Soft bread
4
Soft bread
41
Not specified bread
5
Breakfast cereals (excluding muesli and porridge)
6
Biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
61
Crackers
62
Crisp bread
63
Wafers
64
Gingerbread
65
Not specified biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
7
Coffee and coffee substitutes
71
Roasted coffee (dry)
72
Instant coffee (dry)
73
Substitute coffee (dry)
74
Not specified (dry)
8
Baby foods other than processed cereal based foods
9
Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
91
Biscuits and rusks for infants and young children
92
Other processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
93
Not specified processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
10
Other products
101
Muesli and porridge
102
Cake and pastry
103
Savoury snacks
104
Not specified other products
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT FOR 3-MCPD ESTERS DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE ANALYTICAL METHOD TEXT (R11) Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical method textrdquo as provided in the table below If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Code
Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with acid (before transesterification) ndash DGF method
2
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol (original Weisshaars method)
3
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions containing sodium chloride
4
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6
Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7
Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8
Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9
Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10
Derivatisation with acetone
11
Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
x
x
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Comment of result (R32)
x
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
x
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
x
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
Mandatory to report the following information on the sample ldquoAnalysed as purchasedrdquo or ldquoAnalysed as consumedrdquo (Commission Recommendation 2007196EC on the monitoring of the presence of furan in foodstuffs)
In case the product is analysed as consumed it is relevant to provide information on the exact cooking preparation with time temperature and handling information (using the $ character to separate extra information) Example ldquoAnalysed as consumed$Heated in microwave for 60degC~15minsrdquo
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification (categories and sub-categories) based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C)
In case the sample needs a cooking process before analysis eg pre-cooked French fries it would be relevant to provide information on the exact cooking conditions (time temperature and handling information)Use the $ character to include extra information Example 31$Baked200degC ~ 15min
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Reporting format of the Commission Recommendation on Acrylamide 2007331 Annex II) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
Recommended to describe the container or wrapper that holds the product
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in this data element as provided in Annex III
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
Recommended to always report the percent of moisture in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Recommended to express the result value on whole weight basis
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
The data providers are also kindly requested to report information on the molecular mass distribution expressed as number or carbon atoms (referring to n-alkanes) including bull range of carbon atoms and bull maximum of the distribution curve
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Feed classification Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
In case data are reported on fish it is reccomended to specify the area of origin for fisheries In case the specific information on ldquoArea of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities coderdquo (S08) is not available (ldquoUnknown [M99]rdquo) at least the fish original environment should be given (ldquofrom fresh waterrdquo or ldquofrom salty waterrdquo) in Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities text (S09)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
The specific compound name (congener or steroisomer) should be clearly specified in the field ldquoparamCoderdquo (eg PBDE is not valid BDE-99 is valid)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
The full set of the 29 dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (17 PCDDF 12 dl-PCB) as listed in the Appendix to Annex II of the Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006 are mandatory when reporting results on dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs For the non-dioxin-like PCBs the 6 indicator congeners (PCB 28 52 101 138 153 and 180) are mandatory It is reccomended to report analytical results at congener level In case of reporting TEQ results the respective original sets of results from the individual congeners must also be given
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Mandatory to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter) (Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human consumption) The FoodEx provides already a list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need to be reported they should be described in ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) In order to be able to distinguish raw rice and rice undergoing any kind of treatment the ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case processed is selected the type of preparation should be described in Comment of result (R32) Additionally it is reccomended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A)
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for children cereal based rice cake) it should be specified in this field together with the details on the variety of rice if known
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic Mercury Organic Mercury (eg Methylmercury)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
17
2210 3-MCPD esters
Table 12 List of specific requirements for 3-MCPD esters data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP2)
3-MCPD esters
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Analytical
method text
(R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the
applied analysis steps (hydrolysis
derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate
codecodes in this data element as provided in
Table 12
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
18
3-MCPD esters
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Percentage of fat
in the original
sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the
percentage of fat in the original sample
(regardless the result value is expressed in
whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for
the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis
steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical
method textrdquo as provided in Table 13 If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated
by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD
esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Table 13 List of codes for hydrolysis and derivatisation steps that might be applied for the analysis
of 3-MCPD esters
Code Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with
2 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol
(original Weisshaars method)
3 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous
solutions containing sodium chloride
4 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous
solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6 Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7 Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8 Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9 Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10 Derivatisation with acetone
11 Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
19
2211 Mycotoxins
Table 14 List of specific requirements for Mycotoxins data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP3)
Mycotoxins
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 4012006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
20
2212 Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds
Table 15 List of specific requirements for Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds (morphine codeine
papaverine noscapine thebaine and narceine) data collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP3)
Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
21
2213 Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
Table 16 List of specific requirements for Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP3)
Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
22
2214 Tropane Alkaloids
Table 17 List of specific requirements for Tropane Alkaloids data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP3)
Tropane Alkaloids
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Feed classification
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
23
2215 Arsenic and derivatives
Table 18 List of specific requirements for Arsenic and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Arsenic and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human
consumption) The FoodEx provides already a
list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown
rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need
to be reported they should be described in
ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
Product treatment
(S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human
consumption) Reporting data on rice (as
grains for human consumption) In order to be
able to distinguish raw rice and rice
undergoing any kind of treatment the
ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at
least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or
ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case
processed is selected the type of preparation
should be described in Comment of result
(R32) Additionally it is recommended to
clearly indicate if the original sample is a
dehydrated product (select Dehydration
T131A)
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product
contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for
children cereal based rice cake) it should be
specified in this field together with the details
on the variety of rice if known
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
24
Arsenic and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
25
2216 Cadmium and derivatives
Table 19 List of specific requirements for Cadmium and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
26
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
27
2217 Lead and derivatives
Table 20 List of specific requirements for Lead and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
28
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
29
2218 Mercury and derivatives
Table 21 List of specific requirements for Mercury and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic
Mercury Organic Mercury (eg
Methylmercury)
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
30
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
31
2219 Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
Table 22 List of specific requirements for Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities data
collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP4)
Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
Result value
uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 18822006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Annex I
Annex II
Annex III
Annex IV
Note
This document published on 13 January 2012 replaces the earlier version published on 9 December 2011
SPECIF REQUIREMENT FOR THE ACRYLAMIDE DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE PRODUCT COMMENT (S21) In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C) List of codes to be used is provided in table below It is strongly recommended to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (food sub-categories codes)
Food category code
Food sub-category code
Food category and sub-food category text
1
French fries sold as ready to eat
11
French fries from fresh potatoes
12
French fries from potato dough
13
Unspecified French fries
2
Potato crisps
21
Potato crisp from fresh potatoes
22
Potato crisp from potato dough
23
Unspecified potato crisps
3
Pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
31
Fries baked in the oven (oven fries)
32
Deep fried fries
33
Not specified pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
4
Soft bread
4
Soft bread
41
Not specified bread
5
Breakfast cereals (excluding muesli and porridge)
6
Biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
61
Crackers
62
Crisp bread
63
Wafers
64
Gingerbread
65
Not specified biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
7
Coffee and coffee substitutes
71
Roasted coffee (dry)
72
Instant coffee (dry)
73
Substitute coffee (dry)
74
Not specified (dry)
8
Baby foods other than processed cereal based foods
9
Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
91
Biscuits and rusks for infants and young children
92
Other processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
93
Not specified processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
10
Other products
101
Muesli and porridge
102
Cake and pastry
103
Savoury snacks
104
Not specified other products
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT FOR 3-MCPD ESTERS DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE ANALYTICAL METHOD TEXT (R11) Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical method textrdquo as provided in the table below If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Code
Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with acid (before transesterification) ndash DGF method
2
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol (original Weisshaars method)
3
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions containing sodium chloride
4
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6
Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7
Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8
Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9
Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10
Derivatisation with acetone
11
Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
x
x
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Comment of result (R32)
x
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
x
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
x
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
Mandatory to report the following information on the sample ldquoAnalysed as purchasedrdquo or ldquoAnalysed as consumedrdquo (Commission Recommendation 2007196EC on the monitoring of the presence of furan in foodstuffs)
In case the product is analysed as consumed it is relevant to provide information on the exact cooking preparation with time temperature and handling information (using the $ character to separate extra information) Example ldquoAnalysed as consumed$Heated in microwave for 60degC~15minsrdquo
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification (categories and sub-categories) based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C)
In case the sample needs a cooking process before analysis eg pre-cooked French fries it would be relevant to provide information on the exact cooking conditions (time temperature and handling information)Use the $ character to include extra information Example 31$Baked200degC ~ 15min
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Reporting format of the Commission Recommendation on Acrylamide 2007331 Annex II) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
Recommended to describe the container or wrapper that holds the product
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in this data element as provided in Annex III
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
Recommended to always report the percent of moisture in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Recommended to express the result value on whole weight basis
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
The data providers are also kindly requested to report information on the molecular mass distribution expressed as number or carbon atoms (referring to n-alkanes) including bull range of carbon atoms and bull maximum of the distribution curve
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Feed classification Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
In case data are reported on fish it is reccomended to specify the area of origin for fisheries In case the specific information on ldquoArea of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities coderdquo (S08) is not available (ldquoUnknown [M99]rdquo) at least the fish original environment should be given (ldquofrom fresh waterrdquo or ldquofrom salty waterrdquo) in Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities text (S09)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
The specific compound name (congener or steroisomer) should be clearly specified in the field ldquoparamCoderdquo (eg PBDE is not valid BDE-99 is valid)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
The full set of the 29 dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (17 PCDDF 12 dl-PCB) as listed in the Appendix to Annex II of the Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006 are mandatory when reporting results on dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs For the non-dioxin-like PCBs the 6 indicator congeners (PCB 28 52 101 138 153 and 180) are mandatory It is reccomended to report analytical results at congener level In case of reporting TEQ results the respective original sets of results from the individual congeners must also be given
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Mandatory to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter) (Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human consumption) The FoodEx provides already a list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need to be reported they should be described in ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) In order to be able to distinguish raw rice and rice undergoing any kind of treatment the ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case processed is selected the type of preparation should be described in Comment of result (R32) Additionally it is reccomended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A)
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for children cereal based rice cake) it should be specified in this field together with the details on the variety of rice if known
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic Mercury Organic Mercury (eg Methylmercury)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
18
3-MCPD esters
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Percentage of fat
in the original
sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the
percentage of fat in the original sample
(regardless the result value is expressed in
whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for
the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis
steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical
method textrdquo as provided in Table 13 If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated
by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD
esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Table 13 List of codes for hydrolysis and derivatisation steps that might be applied for the analysis
of 3-MCPD esters
Code Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with
2 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol
(original Weisshaars method)
3 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous
solutions containing sodium chloride
4 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous
solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5 Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6 Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7 Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8 Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9 Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10 Derivatisation with acetone
11 Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
19
2211 Mycotoxins
Table 14 List of specific requirements for Mycotoxins data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP3)
Mycotoxins
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 4012006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
20
2212 Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds
Table 15 List of specific requirements for Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds (morphine codeine
papaverine noscapine thebaine and narceine) data collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP3)
Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
21
2213 Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
Table 16 List of specific requirements for Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP3)
Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
22
2214 Tropane Alkaloids
Table 17 List of specific requirements for Tropane Alkaloids data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP3)
Tropane Alkaloids
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Feed classification
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
23
2215 Arsenic and derivatives
Table 18 List of specific requirements for Arsenic and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Arsenic and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human
consumption) The FoodEx provides already a
list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown
rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need
to be reported they should be described in
ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
Product treatment
(S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human
consumption) Reporting data on rice (as
grains for human consumption) In order to be
able to distinguish raw rice and rice
undergoing any kind of treatment the
ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at
least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or
ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case
processed is selected the type of preparation
should be described in Comment of result
(R32) Additionally it is recommended to
clearly indicate if the original sample is a
dehydrated product (select Dehydration
T131A)
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product
contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for
children cereal based rice cake) it should be
specified in this field together with the details
on the variety of rice if known
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
24
Arsenic and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
25
2216 Cadmium and derivatives
Table 19 List of specific requirements for Cadmium and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
26
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
27
2217 Lead and derivatives
Table 20 List of specific requirements for Lead and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
28
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
29
2218 Mercury and derivatives
Table 21 List of specific requirements for Mercury and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic
Mercury Organic Mercury (eg
Methylmercury)
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
30
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
31
2219 Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
Table 22 List of specific requirements for Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities data
collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP4)
Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
Result value
uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 18822006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Annex I
Annex II
Annex III
Annex IV
Note
This document published on 13 January 2012 replaces the earlier version published on 9 December 2011
SPECIF REQUIREMENT FOR THE ACRYLAMIDE DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE PRODUCT COMMENT (S21) In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C) List of codes to be used is provided in table below It is strongly recommended to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (food sub-categories codes)
Food category code
Food sub-category code
Food category and sub-food category text
1
French fries sold as ready to eat
11
French fries from fresh potatoes
12
French fries from potato dough
13
Unspecified French fries
2
Potato crisps
21
Potato crisp from fresh potatoes
22
Potato crisp from potato dough
23
Unspecified potato crisps
3
Pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
31
Fries baked in the oven (oven fries)
32
Deep fried fries
33
Not specified pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
4
Soft bread
4
Soft bread
41
Not specified bread
5
Breakfast cereals (excluding muesli and porridge)
6
Biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
61
Crackers
62
Crisp bread
63
Wafers
64
Gingerbread
65
Not specified biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
7
Coffee and coffee substitutes
71
Roasted coffee (dry)
72
Instant coffee (dry)
73
Substitute coffee (dry)
74
Not specified (dry)
8
Baby foods other than processed cereal based foods
9
Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
91
Biscuits and rusks for infants and young children
92
Other processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
93
Not specified processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
10
Other products
101
Muesli and porridge
102
Cake and pastry
103
Savoury snacks
104
Not specified other products
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT FOR 3-MCPD ESTERS DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE ANALYTICAL METHOD TEXT (R11) Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical method textrdquo as provided in the table below If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Code
Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with acid (before transesterification) ndash DGF method
2
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol (original Weisshaars method)
3
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions containing sodium chloride
4
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6
Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7
Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8
Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9
Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10
Derivatisation with acetone
11
Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
x
x
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Comment of result (R32)
x
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
x
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
x
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
Mandatory to report the following information on the sample ldquoAnalysed as purchasedrdquo or ldquoAnalysed as consumedrdquo (Commission Recommendation 2007196EC on the monitoring of the presence of furan in foodstuffs)
In case the product is analysed as consumed it is relevant to provide information on the exact cooking preparation with time temperature and handling information (using the $ character to separate extra information) Example ldquoAnalysed as consumed$Heated in microwave for 60degC~15minsrdquo
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification (categories and sub-categories) based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C)
In case the sample needs a cooking process before analysis eg pre-cooked French fries it would be relevant to provide information on the exact cooking conditions (time temperature and handling information)Use the $ character to include extra information Example 31$Baked200degC ~ 15min
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Reporting format of the Commission Recommendation on Acrylamide 2007331 Annex II) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
Recommended to describe the container or wrapper that holds the product
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in this data element as provided in Annex III
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
Recommended to always report the percent of moisture in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Recommended to express the result value on whole weight basis
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
The data providers are also kindly requested to report information on the molecular mass distribution expressed as number or carbon atoms (referring to n-alkanes) including bull range of carbon atoms and bull maximum of the distribution curve
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Feed classification Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
In case data are reported on fish it is reccomended to specify the area of origin for fisheries In case the specific information on ldquoArea of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities coderdquo (S08) is not available (ldquoUnknown [M99]rdquo) at least the fish original environment should be given (ldquofrom fresh waterrdquo or ldquofrom salty waterrdquo) in Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities text (S09)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
The specific compound name (congener or steroisomer) should be clearly specified in the field ldquoparamCoderdquo (eg PBDE is not valid BDE-99 is valid)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
The full set of the 29 dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (17 PCDDF 12 dl-PCB) as listed in the Appendix to Annex II of the Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006 are mandatory when reporting results on dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs For the non-dioxin-like PCBs the 6 indicator congeners (PCB 28 52 101 138 153 and 180) are mandatory It is reccomended to report analytical results at congener level In case of reporting TEQ results the respective original sets of results from the individual congeners must also be given
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Mandatory to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter) (Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human consumption) The FoodEx provides already a list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need to be reported they should be described in ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) In order to be able to distinguish raw rice and rice undergoing any kind of treatment the ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case processed is selected the type of preparation should be described in Comment of result (R32) Additionally it is reccomended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A)
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for children cereal based rice cake) it should be specified in this field together with the details on the variety of rice if known
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic Mercury Organic Mercury (eg Methylmercury)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
19
2211 Mycotoxins
Table 14 List of specific requirements for Mycotoxins data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP3)
Mycotoxins
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 4012006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
20
2212 Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds
Table 15 List of specific requirements for Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds (morphine codeine
papaverine noscapine thebaine and narceine) data collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP3)
Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
21
2213 Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
Table 16 List of specific requirements for Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP3)
Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
22
2214 Tropane Alkaloids
Table 17 List of specific requirements for Tropane Alkaloids data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP3)
Tropane Alkaloids
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Feed classification
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
23
2215 Arsenic and derivatives
Table 18 List of specific requirements for Arsenic and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Arsenic and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human
consumption) The FoodEx provides already a
list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown
rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need
to be reported they should be described in
ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
Product treatment
(S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human
consumption) Reporting data on rice (as
grains for human consumption) In order to be
able to distinguish raw rice and rice
undergoing any kind of treatment the
ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at
least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or
ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case
processed is selected the type of preparation
should be described in Comment of result
(R32) Additionally it is recommended to
clearly indicate if the original sample is a
dehydrated product (select Dehydration
T131A)
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product
contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for
children cereal based rice cake) it should be
specified in this field together with the details
on the variety of rice if known
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
24
Arsenic and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
25
2216 Cadmium and derivatives
Table 19 List of specific requirements for Cadmium and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
26
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
27
2217 Lead and derivatives
Table 20 List of specific requirements for Lead and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
28
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
29
2218 Mercury and derivatives
Table 21 List of specific requirements for Mercury and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic
Mercury Organic Mercury (eg
Methylmercury)
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
30
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
31
2219 Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
Table 22 List of specific requirements for Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities data
collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP4)
Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
Result value
uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 18822006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Annex I
Annex II
Annex III
Annex IV
Note
This document published on 13 January 2012 replaces the earlier version published on 9 December 2011
SPECIF REQUIREMENT FOR THE ACRYLAMIDE DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE PRODUCT COMMENT (S21) In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C) List of codes to be used is provided in table below It is strongly recommended to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (food sub-categories codes)
Food category code
Food sub-category code
Food category and sub-food category text
1
French fries sold as ready to eat
11
French fries from fresh potatoes
12
French fries from potato dough
13
Unspecified French fries
2
Potato crisps
21
Potato crisp from fresh potatoes
22
Potato crisp from potato dough
23
Unspecified potato crisps
3
Pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
31
Fries baked in the oven (oven fries)
32
Deep fried fries
33
Not specified pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
4
Soft bread
4
Soft bread
41
Not specified bread
5
Breakfast cereals (excluding muesli and porridge)
6
Biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
61
Crackers
62
Crisp bread
63
Wafers
64
Gingerbread
65
Not specified biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
7
Coffee and coffee substitutes
71
Roasted coffee (dry)
72
Instant coffee (dry)
73
Substitute coffee (dry)
74
Not specified (dry)
8
Baby foods other than processed cereal based foods
9
Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
91
Biscuits and rusks for infants and young children
92
Other processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
93
Not specified processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
10
Other products
101
Muesli and porridge
102
Cake and pastry
103
Savoury snacks
104
Not specified other products
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT FOR 3-MCPD ESTERS DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE ANALYTICAL METHOD TEXT (R11) Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical method textrdquo as provided in the table below If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Code
Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with acid (before transesterification) ndash DGF method
2
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol (original Weisshaars method)
3
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions containing sodium chloride
4
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6
Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7
Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8
Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9
Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10
Derivatisation with acetone
11
Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
x
x
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Comment of result (R32)
x
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
x
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
x
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
Mandatory to report the following information on the sample ldquoAnalysed as purchasedrdquo or ldquoAnalysed as consumedrdquo (Commission Recommendation 2007196EC on the monitoring of the presence of furan in foodstuffs)
In case the product is analysed as consumed it is relevant to provide information on the exact cooking preparation with time temperature and handling information (using the $ character to separate extra information) Example ldquoAnalysed as consumed$Heated in microwave for 60degC~15minsrdquo
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification (categories and sub-categories) based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C)
In case the sample needs a cooking process before analysis eg pre-cooked French fries it would be relevant to provide information on the exact cooking conditions (time temperature and handling information)Use the $ character to include extra information Example 31$Baked200degC ~ 15min
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Reporting format of the Commission Recommendation on Acrylamide 2007331 Annex II) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
Recommended to describe the container or wrapper that holds the product
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in this data element as provided in Annex III
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
Recommended to always report the percent of moisture in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Recommended to express the result value on whole weight basis
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
The data providers are also kindly requested to report information on the molecular mass distribution expressed as number or carbon atoms (referring to n-alkanes) including bull range of carbon atoms and bull maximum of the distribution curve
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Feed classification Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
In case data are reported on fish it is reccomended to specify the area of origin for fisheries In case the specific information on ldquoArea of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities coderdquo (S08) is not available (ldquoUnknown [M99]rdquo) at least the fish original environment should be given (ldquofrom fresh waterrdquo or ldquofrom salty waterrdquo) in Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities text (S09)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
The specific compound name (congener or steroisomer) should be clearly specified in the field ldquoparamCoderdquo (eg PBDE is not valid BDE-99 is valid)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
The full set of the 29 dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (17 PCDDF 12 dl-PCB) as listed in the Appendix to Annex II of the Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006 are mandatory when reporting results on dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs For the non-dioxin-like PCBs the 6 indicator congeners (PCB 28 52 101 138 153 and 180) are mandatory It is reccomended to report analytical results at congener level In case of reporting TEQ results the respective original sets of results from the individual congeners must also be given
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Mandatory to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter) (Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human consumption) The FoodEx provides already a list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need to be reported they should be described in ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) In order to be able to distinguish raw rice and rice undergoing any kind of treatment the ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case processed is selected the type of preparation should be described in Comment of result (R32) Additionally it is reccomended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A)
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for children cereal based rice cake) it should be specified in this field together with the details on the variety of rice if known
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic Mercury Organic Mercury (eg Methylmercury)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
20
2212 Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds
Table 15 List of specific requirements for Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds (morphine codeine
papaverine noscapine thebaine and narceine) data collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP3)
Opium alkaloids of poppy seeds
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
21
2213 Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
Table 16 List of specific requirements for Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP3)
Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
22
2214 Tropane Alkaloids
Table 17 List of specific requirements for Tropane Alkaloids data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP3)
Tropane Alkaloids
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Feed classification
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
23
2215 Arsenic and derivatives
Table 18 List of specific requirements for Arsenic and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Arsenic and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human
consumption) The FoodEx provides already a
list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown
rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need
to be reported they should be described in
ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
Product treatment
(S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human
consumption) Reporting data on rice (as
grains for human consumption) In order to be
able to distinguish raw rice and rice
undergoing any kind of treatment the
ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at
least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or
ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case
processed is selected the type of preparation
should be described in Comment of result
(R32) Additionally it is recommended to
clearly indicate if the original sample is a
dehydrated product (select Dehydration
T131A)
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product
contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for
children cereal based rice cake) it should be
specified in this field together with the details
on the variety of rice if known
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
24
Arsenic and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
25
2216 Cadmium and derivatives
Table 19 List of specific requirements for Cadmium and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
26
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
27
2217 Lead and derivatives
Table 20 List of specific requirements for Lead and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
28
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
29
2218 Mercury and derivatives
Table 21 List of specific requirements for Mercury and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic
Mercury Organic Mercury (eg
Methylmercury)
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
30
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
31
2219 Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
Table 22 List of specific requirements for Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities data
collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP4)
Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
Result value
uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 18822006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Annex I
Annex II
Annex III
Annex IV
Note
This document published on 13 January 2012 replaces the earlier version published on 9 December 2011
SPECIF REQUIREMENT FOR THE ACRYLAMIDE DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE PRODUCT COMMENT (S21) In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C) List of codes to be used is provided in table below It is strongly recommended to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (food sub-categories codes)
Food category code
Food sub-category code
Food category and sub-food category text
1
French fries sold as ready to eat
11
French fries from fresh potatoes
12
French fries from potato dough
13
Unspecified French fries
2
Potato crisps
21
Potato crisp from fresh potatoes
22
Potato crisp from potato dough
23
Unspecified potato crisps
3
Pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
31
Fries baked in the oven (oven fries)
32
Deep fried fries
33
Not specified pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
4
Soft bread
4
Soft bread
41
Not specified bread
5
Breakfast cereals (excluding muesli and porridge)
6
Biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
61
Crackers
62
Crisp bread
63
Wafers
64
Gingerbread
65
Not specified biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
7
Coffee and coffee substitutes
71
Roasted coffee (dry)
72
Instant coffee (dry)
73
Substitute coffee (dry)
74
Not specified (dry)
8
Baby foods other than processed cereal based foods
9
Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
91
Biscuits and rusks for infants and young children
92
Other processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
93
Not specified processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
10
Other products
101
Muesli and porridge
102
Cake and pastry
103
Savoury snacks
104
Not specified other products
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT FOR 3-MCPD ESTERS DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE ANALYTICAL METHOD TEXT (R11) Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical method textrdquo as provided in the table below If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Code
Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with acid (before transesterification) ndash DGF method
2
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol (original Weisshaars method)
3
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions containing sodium chloride
4
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6
Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7
Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8
Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9
Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10
Derivatisation with acetone
11
Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
x
x
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Comment of result (R32)
x
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
x
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
x
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
Mandatory to report the following information on the sample ldquoAnalysed as purchasedrdquo or ldquoAnalysed as consumedrdquo (Commission Recommendation 2007196EC on the monitoring of the presence of furan in foodstuffs)
In case the product is analysed as consumed it is relevant to provide information on the exact cooking preparation with time temperature and handling information (using the $ character to separate extra information) Example ldquoAnalysed as consumed$Heated in microwave for 60degC~15minsrdquo
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification (categories and sub-categories) based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C)
In case the sample needs a cooking process before analysis eg pre-cooked French fries it would be relevant to provide information on the exact cooking conditions (time temperature and handling information)Use the $ character to include extra information Example 31$Baked200degC ~ 15min
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Reporting format of the Commission Recommendation on Acrylamide 2007331 Annex II) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
Recommended to describe the container or wrapper that holds the product
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in this data element as provided in Annex III
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
Recommended to always report the percent of moisture in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Recommended to express the result value on whole weight basis
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
The data providers are also kindly requested to report information on the molecular mass distribution expressed as number or carbon atoms (referring to n-alkanes) including bull range of carbon atoms and bull maximum of the distribution curve
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Feed classification Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
In case data are reported on fish it is reccomended to specify the area of origin for fisheries In case the specific information on ldquoArea of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities coderdquo (S08) is not available (ldquoUnknown [M99]rdquo) at least the fish original environment should be given (ldquofrom fresh waterrdquo or ldquofrom salty waterrdquo) in Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities text (S09)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
The specific compound name (congener or steroisomer) should be clearly specified in the field ldquoparamCoderdquo (eg PBDE is not valid BDE-99 is valid)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
The full set of the 29 dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (17 PCDDF 12 dl-PCB) as listed in the Appendix to Annex II of the Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006 are mandatory when reporting results on dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs For the non-dioxin-like PCBs the 6 indicator congeners (PCB 28 52 101 138 153 and 180) are mandatory It is reccomended to report analytical results at congener level In case of reporting TEQ results the respective original sets of results from the individual congeners must also be given
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Mandatory to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter) (Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human consumption) The FoodEx provides already a list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need to be reported they should be described in ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) In order to be able to distinguish raw rice and rice undergoing any kind of treatment the ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case processed is selected the type of preparation should be described in Comment of result (R32) Additionally it is reccomended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A)
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for children cereal based rice cake) it should be specified in this field together with the details on the variety of rice if known
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic Mercury Organic Mercury (eg Methylmercury)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
21
2213 Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
Table 16 List of specific requirements for Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP3)
Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
22
2214 Tropane Alkaloids
Table 17 List of specific requirements for Tropane Alkaloids data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP3)
Tropane Alkaloids
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Feed classification
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
23
2215 Arsenic and derivatives
Table 18 List of specific requirements for Arsenic and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Arsenic and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human
consumption) The FoodEx provides already a
list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown
rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need
to be reported they should be described in
ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
Product treatment
(S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human
consumption) Reporting data on rice (as
grains for human consumption) In order to be
able to distinguish raw rice and rice
undergoing any kind of treatment the
ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at
least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or
ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case
processed is selected the type of preparation
should be described in Comment of result
(R32) Additionally it is recommended to
clearly indicate if the original sample is a
dehydrated product (select Dehydration
T131A)
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product
contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for
children cereal based rice cake) it should be
specified in this field together with the details
on the variety of rice if known
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
24
Arsenic and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
25
2216 Cadmium and derivatives
Table 19 List of specific requirements for Cadmium and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
26
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
27
2217 Lead and derivatives
Table 20 List of specific requirements for Lead and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
28
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
29
2218 Mercury and derivatives
Table 21 List of specific requirements for Mercury and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic
Mercury Organic Mercury (eg
Methylmercury)
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
30
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
31
2219 Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
Table 22 List of specific requirements for Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities data
collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP4)
Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
Result value
uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 18822006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Annex I
Annex II
Annex III
Annex IV
Note
This document published on 13 January 2012 replaces the earlier version published on 9 December 2011
SPECIF REQUIREMENT FOR THE ACRYLAMIDE DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE PRODUCT COMMENT (S21) In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C) List of codes to be used is provided in table below It is strongly recommended to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (food sub-categories codes)
Food category code
Food sub-category code
Food category and sub-food category text
1
French fries sold as ready to eat
11
French fries from fresh potatoes
12
French fries from potato dough
13
Unspecified French fries
2
Potato crisps
21
Potato crisp from fresh potatoes
22
Potato crisp from potato dough
23
Unspecified potato crisps
3
Pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
31
Fries baked in the oven (oven fries)
32
Deep fried fries
33
Not specified pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
4
Soft bread
4
Soft bread
41
Not specified bread
5
Breakfast cereals (excluding muesli and porridge)
6
Biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
61
Crackers
62
Crisp bread
63
Wafers
64
Gingerbread
65
Not specified biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
7
Coffee and coffee substitutes
71
Roasted coffee (dry)
72
Instant coffee (dry)
73
Substitute coffee (dry)
74
Not specified (dry)
8
Baby foods other than processed cereal based foods
9
Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
91
Biscuits and rusks for infants and young children
92
Other processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
93
Not specified processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
10
Other products
101
Muesli and porridge
102
Cake and pastry
103
Savoury snacks
104
Not specified other products
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT FOR 3-MCPD ESTERS DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE ANALYTICAL METHOD TEXT (R11) Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical method textrdquo as provided in the table below If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Code
Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with acid (before transesterification) ndash DGF method
2
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol (original Weisshaars method)
3
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions containing sodium chloride
4
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6
Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7
Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8
Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9
Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10
Derivatisation with acetone
11
Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
x
x
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Comment of result (R32)
x
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
x
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
x
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
Mandatory to report the following information on the sample ldquoAnalysed as purchasedrdquo or ldquoAnalysed as consumedrdquo (Commission Recommendation 2007196EC on the monitoring of the presence of furan in foodstuffs)
In case the product is analysed as consumed it is relevant to provide information on the exact cooking preparation with time temperature and handling information (using the $ character to separate extra information) Example ldquoAnalysed as consumed$Heated in microwave for 60degC~15minsrdquo
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification (categories and sub-categories) based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C)
In case the sample needs a cooking process before analysis eg pre-cooked French fries it would be relevant to provide information on the exact cooking conditions (time temperature and handling information)Use the $ character to include extra information Example 31$Baked200degC ~ 15min
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Reporting format of the Commission Recommendation on Acrylamide 2007331 Annex II) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
Recommended to describe the container or wrapper that holds the product
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in this data element as provided in Annex III
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
Recommended to always report the percent of moisture in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Recommended to express the result value on whole weight basis
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
The data providers are also kindly requested to report information on the molecular mass distribution expressed as number or carbon atoms (referring to n-alkanes) including bull range of carbon atoms and bull maximum of the distribution curve
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Feed classification Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
In case data are reported on fish it is reccomended to specify the area of origin for fisheries In case the specific information on ldquoArea of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities coderdquo (S08) is not available (ldquoUnknown [M99]rdquo) at least the fish original environment should be given (ldquofrom fresh waterrdquo or ldquofrom salty waterrdquo) in Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities text (S09)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
The specific compound name (congener or steroisomer) should be clearly specified in the field ldquoparamCoderdquo (eg PBDE is not valid BDE-99 is valid)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
The full set of the 29 dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (17 PCDDF 12 dl-PCB) as listed in the Appendix to Annex II of the Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006 are mandatory when reporting results on dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs For the non-dioxin-like PCBs the 6 indicator congeners (PCB 28 52 101 138 153 and 180) are mandatory It is reccomended to report analytical results at congener level In case of reporting TEQ results the respective original sets of results from the individual congeners must also be given
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Mandatory to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter) (Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human consumption) The FoodEx provides already a list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need to be reported they should be described in ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) In order to be able to distinguish raw rice and rice undergoing any kind of treatment the ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case processed is selected the type of preparation should be described in Comment of result (R32) Additionally it is reccomended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A)
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for children cereal based rice cake) it should be specified in this field together with the details on the variety of rice if known
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic Mercury Organic Mercury (eg Methylmercury)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
22
2214 Tropane Alkaloids
Table 17 List of specific requirements for Tropane Alkaloids data collection (data collection group
OCC_GROUP3)
Tropane Alkaloids
DATA
ELEMENT
MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Feed classification
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
23
2215 Arsenic and derivatives
Table 18 List of specific requirements for Arsenic and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Arsenic and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human
consumption) The FoodEx provides already a
list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown
rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need
to be reported they should be described in
ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
Product treatment
(S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human
consumption) Reporting data on rice (as
grains for human consumption) In order to be
able to distinguish raw rice and rice
undergoing any kind of treatment the
ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at
least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or
ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case
processed is selected the type of preparation
should be described in Comment of result
(R32) Additionally it is recommended to
clearly indicate if the original sample is a
dehydrated product (select Dehydration
T131A)
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product
contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for
children cereal based rice cake) it should be
specified in this field together with the details
on the variety of rice if known
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
24
Arsenic and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
25
2216 Cadmium and derivatives
Table 19 List of specific requirements for Cadmium and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
26
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
27
2217 Lead and derivatives
Table 20 List of specific requirements for Lead and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
28
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
29
2218 Mercury and derivatives
Table 21 List of specific requirements for Mercury and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic
Mercury Organic Mercury (eg
Methylmercury)
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
30
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
31
2219 Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
Table 22 List of specific requirements for Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities data
collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP4)
Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
Result value
uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 18822006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Annex I
Annex II
Annex III
Annex IV
Note
This document published on 13 January 2012 replaces the earlier version published on 9 December 2011
SPECIF REQUIREMENT FOR THE ACRYLAMIDE DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE PRODUCT COMMENT (S21) In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C) List of codes to be used is provided in table below It is strongly recommended to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (food sub-categories codes)
Food category code
Food sub-category code
Food category and sub-food category text
1
French fries sold as ready to eat
11
French fries from fresh potatoes
12
French fries from potato dough
13
Unspecified French fries
2
Potato crisps
21
Potato crisp from fresh potatoes
22
Potato crisp from potato dough
23
Unspecified potato crisps
3
Pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
31
Fries baked in the oven (oven fries)
32
Deep fried fries
33
Not specified pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
4
Soft bread
4
Soft bread
41
Not specified bread
5
Breakfast cereals (excluding muesli and porridge)
6
Biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
61
Crackers
62
Crisp bread
63
Wafers
64
Gingerbread
65
Not specified biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
7
Coffee and coffee substitutes
71
Roasted coffee (dry)
72
Instant coffee (dry)
73
Substitute coffee (dry)
74
Not specified (dry)
8
Baby foods other than processed cereal based foods
9
Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
91
Biscuits and rusks for infants and young children
92
Other processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
93
Not specified processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
10
Other products
101
Muesli and porridge
102
Cake and pastry
103
Savoury snacks
104
Not specified other products
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT FOR 3-MCPD ESTERS DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE ANALYTICAL METHOD TEXT (R11) Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical method textrdquo as provided in the table below If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Code
Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with acid (before transesterification) ndash DGF method
2
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol (original Weisshaars method)
3
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions containing sodium chloride
4
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6
Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7
Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8
Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9
Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10
Derivatisation with acetone
11
Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
x
x
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Comment of result (R32)
x
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
x
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
x
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
Mandatory to report the following information on the sample ldquoAnalysed as purchasedrdquo or ldquoAnalysed as consumedrdquo (Commission Recommendation 2007196EC on the monitoring of the presence of furan in foodstuffs)
In case the product is analysed as consumed it is relevant to provide information on the exact cooking preparation with time temperature and handling information (using the $ character to separate extra information) Example ldquoAnalysed as consumed$Heated in microwave for 60degC~15minsrdquo
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification (categories and sub-categories) based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C)
In case the sample needs a cooking process before analysis eg pre-cooked French fries it would be relevant to provide information on the exact cooking conditions (time temperature and handling information)Use the $ character to include extra information Example 31$Baked200degC ~ 15min
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Reporting format of the Commission Recommendation on Acrylamide 2007331 Annex II) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
Recommended to describe the container or wrapper that holds the product
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in this data element as provided in Annex III
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
Recommended to always report the percent of moisture in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Recommended to express the result value on whole weight basis
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
The data providers are also kindly requested to report information on the molecular mass distribution expressed as number or carbon atoms (referring to n-alkanes) including bull range of carbon atoms and bull maximum of the distribution curve
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Feed classification Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
In case data are reported on fish it is reccomended to specify the area of origin for fisheries In case the specific information on ldquoArea of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities coderdquo (S08) is not available (ldquoUnknown [M99]rdquo) at least the fish original environment should be given (ldquofrom fresh waterrdquo or ldquofrom salty waterrdquo) in Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities text (S09)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
The specific compound name (congener or steroisomer) should be clearly specified in the field ldquoparamCoderdquo (eg PBDE is not valid BDE-99 is valid)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
The full set of the 29 dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (17 PCDDF 12 dl-PCB) as listed in the Appendix to Annex II of the Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006 are mandatory when reporting results on dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs For the non-dioxin-like PCBs the 6 indicator congeners (PCB 28 52 101 138 153 and 180) are mandatory It is reccomended to report analytical results at congener level In case of reporting TEQ results the respective original sets of results from the individual congeners must also be given
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Mandatory to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter) (Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human consumption) The FoodEx provides already a list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need to be reported they should be described in ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) In order to be able to distinguish raw rice and rice undergoing any kind of treatment the ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case processed is selected the type of preparation should be described in Comment of result (R32) Additionally it is reccomended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A)
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for children cereal based rice cake) it should be specified in this field together with the details on the variety of rice if known
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic Mercury Organic Mercury (eg Methylmercury)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
23
2215 Arsenic and derivatives
Table 18 List of specific requirements for Arsenic and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Arsenic and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Country of origin
of the product
(S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin
(S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo
This recommendation is particularly important
in case of reporting data from raw agricultural
commodities
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human
consumption) The FoodEx provides already a
list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown
rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need
to be reported they should be described in
ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
Product treatment
(S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human
consumption) Reporting data on rice (as
grains for human consumption) In order to be
able to distinguish raw rice and rice
undergoing any kind of treatment the
ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at
least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or
ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case
processed is selected the type of preparation
should be described in Comment of result
(R32) Additionally it is recommended to
clearly indicate if the original sample is a
dehydrated product (select Dehydration
T131A)
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product
contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for
children cereal based rice cake) it should be
specified in this field together with the details
on the variety of rice if known
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
24
Arsenic and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
25
2216 Cadmium and derivatives
Table 19 List of specific requirements for Cadmium and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
26
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
27
2217 Lead and derivatives
Table 20 List of specific requirements for Lead and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
28
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
29
2218 Mercury and derivatives
Table 21 List of specific requirements for Mercury and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic
Mercury Organic Mercury (eg
Methylmercury)
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
30
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
31
2219 Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
Table 22 List of specific requirements for Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities data
collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP4)
Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
Result value
uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 18822006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Annex I
Annex II
Annex III
Annex IV
Note
This document published on 13 January 2012 replaces the earlier version published on 9 December 2011
SPECIF REQUIREMENT FOR THE ACRYLAMIDE DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE PRODUCT COMMENT (S21) In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C) List of codes to be used is provided in table below It is strongly recommended to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (food sub-categories codes)
Food category code
Food sub-category code
Food category and sub-food category text
1
French fries sold as ready to eat
11
French fries from fresh potatoes
12
French fries from potato dough
13
Unspecified French fries
2
Potato crisps
21
Potato crisp from fresh potatoes
22
Potato crisp from potato dough
23
Unspecified potato crisps
3
Pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
31
Fries baked in the oven (oven fries)
32
Deep fried fries
33
Not specified pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
4
Soft bread
4
Soft bread
41
Not specified bread
5
Breakfast cereals (excluding muesli and porridge)
6
Biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
61
Crackers
62
Crisp bread
63
Wafers
64
Gingerbread
65
Not specified biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
7
Coffee and coffee substitutes
71
Roasted coffee (dry)
72
Instant coffee (dry)
73
Substitute coffee (dry)
74
Not specified (dry)
8
Baby foods other than processed cereal based foods
9
Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
91
Biscuits and rusks for infants and young children
92
Other processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
93
Not specified processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
10
Other products
101
Muesli and porridge
102
Cake and pastry
103
Savoury snacks
104
Not specified other products
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT FOR 3-MCPD ESTERS DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE ANALYTICAL METHOD TEXT (R11) Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical method textrdquo as provided in the table below If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Code
Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with acid (before transesterification) ndash DGF method
2
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol (original Weisshaars method)
3
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions containing sodium chloride
4
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6
Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7
Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8
Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9
Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10
Derivatisation with acetone
11
Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
x
x
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Comment of result (R32)
x
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
x
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
x
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
Mandatory to report the following information on the sample ldquoAnalysed as purchasedrdquo or ldquoAnalysed as consumedrdquo (Commission Recommendation 2007196EC on the monitoring of the presence of furan in foodstuffs)
In case the product is analysed as consumed it is relevant to provide information on the exact cooking preparation with time temperature and handling information (using the $ character to separate extra information) Example ldquoAnalysed as consumed$Heated in microwave for 60degC~15minsrdquo
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification (categories and sub-categories) based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C)
In case the sample needs a cooking process before analysis eg pre-cooked French fries it would be relevant to provide information on the exact cooking conditions (time temperature and handling information)Use the $ character to include extra information Example 31$Baked200degC ~ 15min
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Reporting format of the Commission Recommendation on Acrylamide 2007331 Annex II) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
Recommended to describe the container or wrapper that holds the product
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in this data element as provided in Annex III
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
Recommended to always report the percent of moisture in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Recommended to express the result value on whole weight basis
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
The data providers are also kindly requested to report information on the molecular mass distribution expressed as number or carbon atoms (referring to n-alkanes) including bull range of carbon atoms and bull maximum of the distribution curve
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Feed classification Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
In case data are reported on fish it is reccomended to specify the area of origin for fisheries In case the specific information on ldquoArea of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities coderdquo (S08) is not available (ldquoUnknown [M99]rdquo) at least the fish original environment should be given (ldquofrom fresh waterrdquo or ldquofrom salty waterrdquo) in Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities text (S09)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
The specific compound name (congener or steroisomer) should be clearly specified in the field ldquoparamCoderdquo (eg PBDE is not valid BDE-99 is valid)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
The full set of the 29 dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (17 PCDDF 12 dl-PCB) as listed in the Appendix to Annex II of the Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006 are mandatory when reporting results on dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs For the non-dioxin-like PCBs the 6 indicator congeners (PCB 28 52 101 138 153 and 180) are mandatory It is reccomended to report analytical results at congener level In case of reporting TEQ results the respective original sets of results from the individual congeners must also be given
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Mandatory to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter) (Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human consumption) The FoodEx provides already a list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need to be reported they should be described in ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) In order to be able to distinguish raw rice and rice undergoing any kind of treatment the ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case processed is selected the type of preparation should be described in Comment of result (R32) Additionally it is reccomended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A)
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for children cereal based rice cake) it should be specified in this field together with the details on the variety of rice if known
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic Mercury Organic Mercury (eg Methylmercury)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
24
Arsenic and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
25
2216 Cadmium and derivatives
Table 19 List of specific requirements for Cadmium and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
26
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
27
2217 Lead and derivatives
Table 20 List of specific requirements for Lead and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
28
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
29
2218 Mercury and derivatives
Table 21 List of specific requirements for Mercury and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic
Mercury Organic Mercury (eg
Methylmercury)
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
30
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
31
2219 Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
Table 22 List of specific requirements for Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities data
collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP4)
Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
Result value
uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 18822006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Annex I
Annex II
Annex III
Annex IV
Note
This document published on 13 January 2012 replaces the earlier version published on 9 December 2011
SPECIF REQUIREMENT FOR THE ACRYLAMIDE DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE PRODUCT COMMENT (S21) In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C) List of codes to be used is provided in table below It is strongly recommended to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (food sub-categories codes)
Food category code
Food sub-category code
Food category and sub-food category text
1
French fries sold as ready to eat
11
French fries from fresh potatoes
12
French fries from potato dough
13
Unspecified French fries
2
Potato crisps
21
Potato crisp from fresh potatoes
22
Potato crisp from potato dough
23
Unspecified potato crisps
3
Pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
31
Fries baked in the oven (oven fries)
32
Deep fried fries
33
Not specified pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
4
Soft bread
4
Soft bread
41
Not specified bread
5
Breakfast cereals (excluding muesli and porridge)
6
Biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
61
Crackers
62
Crisp bread
63
Wafers
64
Gingerbread
65
Not specified biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
7
Coffee and coffee substitutes
71
Roasted coffee (dry)
72
Instant coffee (dry)
73
Substitute coffee (dry)
74
Not specified (dry)
8
Baby foods other than processed cereal based foods
9
Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
91
Biscuits and rusks for infants and young children
92
Other processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
93
Not specified processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
10
Other products
101
Muesli and porridge
102
Cake and pastry
103
Savoury snacks
104
Not specified other products
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT FOR 3-MCPD ESTERS DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE ANALYTICAL METHOD TEXT (R11) Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical method textrdquo as provided in the table below If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Code
Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with acid (before transesterification) ndash DGF method
2
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol (original Weisshaars method)
3
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions containing sodium chloride
4
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6
Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7
Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8
Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9
Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10
Derivatisation with acetone
11
Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
x
x
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Comment of result (R32)
x
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
x
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
x
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
Mandatory to report the following information on the sample ldquoAnalysed as purchasedrdquo or ldquoAnalysed as consumedrdquo (Commission Recommendation 2007196EC on the monitoring of the presence of furan in foodstuffs)
In case the product is analysed as consumed it is relevant to provide information on the exact cooking preparation with time temperature and handling information (using the $ character to separate extra information) Example ldquoAnalysed as consumed$Heated in microwave for 60degC~15minsrdquo
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification (categories and sub-categories) based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C)
In case the sample needs a cooking process before analysis eg pre-cooked French fries it would be relevant to provide information on the exact cooking conditions (time temperature and handling information)Use the $ character to include extra information Example 31$Baked200degC ~ 15min
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Reporting format of the Commission Recommendation on Acrylamide 2007331 Annex II) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
Recommended to describe the container or wrapper that holds the product
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in this data element as provided in Annex III
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
Recommended to always report the percent of moisture in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Recommended to express the result value on whole weight basis
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
The data providers are also kindly requested to report information on the molecular mass distribution expressed as number or carbon atoms (referring to n-alkanes) including bull range of carbon atoms and bull maximum of the distribution curve
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Feed classification Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
In case data are reported on fish it is reccomended to specify the area of origin for fisheries In case the specific information on ldquoArea of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities coderdquo (S08) is not available (ldquoUnknown [M99]rdquo) at least the fish original environment should be given (ldquofrom fresh waterrdquo or ldquofrom salty waterrdquo) in Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities text (S09)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
The specific compound name (congener or steroisomer) should be clearly specified in the field ldquoparamCoderdquo (eg PBDE is not valid BDE-99 is valid)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
The full set of the 29 dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (17 PCDDF 12 dl-PCB) as listed in the Appendix to Annex II of the Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006 are mandatory when reporting results on dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs For the non-dioxin-like PCBs the 6 indicator congeners (PCB 28 52 101 138 153 and 180) are mandatory It is reccomended to report analytical results at congener level In case of reporting TEQ results the respective original sets of results from the individual congeners must also be given
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Mandatory to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter) (Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human consumption) The FoodEx provides already a list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need to be reported they should be described in ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) In order to be able to distinguish raw rice and rice undergoing any kind of treatment the ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case processed is selected the type of preparation should be described in Comment of result (R32) Additionally it is reccomended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A)
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for children cereal based rice cake) it should be specified in this field together with the details on the variety of rice if known
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic Mercury Organic Mercury (eg Methylmercury)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
25
2216 Cadmium and derivatives
Table 19 List of specific requirements for Cadmium and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
26
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
27
2217 Lead and derivatives
Table 20 List of specific requirements for Lead and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
28
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
29
2218 Mercury and derivatives
Table 21 List of specific requirements for Mercury and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic
Mercury Organic Mercury (eg
Methylmercury)
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
30
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
31
2219 Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
Table 22 List of specific requirements for Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities data
collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP4)
Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
Result value
uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 18822006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Annex I
Annex II
Annex III
Annex IV
Note
This document published on 13 January 2012 replaces the earlier version published on 9 December 2011
SPECIF REQUIREMENT FOR THE ACRYLAMIDE DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE PRODUCT COMMENT (S21) In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C) List of codes to be used is provided in table below It is strongly recommended to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (food sub-categories codes)
Food category code
Food sub-category code
Food category and sub-food category text
1
French fries sold as ready to eat
11
French fries from fresh potatoes
12
French fries from potato dough
13
Unspecified French fries
2
Potato crisps
21
Potato crisp from fresh potatoes
22
Potato crisp from potato dough
23
Unspecified potato crisps
3
Pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
31
Fries baked in the oven (oven fries)
32
Deep fried fries
33
Not specified pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
4
Soft bread
4
Soft bread
41
Not specified bread
5
Breakfast cereals (excluding muesli and porridge)
6
Biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
61
Crackers
62
Crisp bread
63
Wafers
64
Gingerbread
65
Not specified biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
7
Coffee and coffee substitutes
71
Roasted coffee (dry)
72
Instant coffee (dry)
73
Substitute coffee (dry)
74
Not specified (dry)
8
Baby foods other than processed cereal based foods
9
Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
91
Biscuits and rusks for infants and young children
92
Other processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
93
Not specified processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
10
Other products
101
Muesli and porridge
102
Cake and pastry
103
Savoury snacks
104
Not specified other products
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT FOR 3-MCPD ESTERS DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE ANALYTICAL METHOD TEXT (R11) Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical method textrdquo as provided in the table below If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Code
Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with acid (before transesterification) ndash DGF method
2
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol (original Weisshaars method)
3
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions containing sodium chloride
4
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6
Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7
Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8
Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9
Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10
Derivatisation with acetone
11
Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
x
x
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Comment of result (R32)
x
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
x
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
x
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
Mandatory to report the following information on the sample ldquoAnalysed as purchasedrdquo or ldquoAnalysed as consumedrdquo (Commission Recommendation 2007196EC on the monitoring of the presence of furan in foodstuffs)
In case the product is analysed as consumed it is relevant to provide information on the exact cooking preparation with time temperature and handling information (using the $ character to separate extra information) Example ldquoAnalysed as consumed$Heated in microwave for 60degC~15minsrdquo
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification (categories and sub-categories) based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C)
In case the sample needs a cooking process before analysis eg pre-cooked French fries it would be relevant to provide information on the exact cooking conditions (time temperature and handling information)Use the $ character to include extra information Example 31$Baked200degC ~ 15min
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Reporting format of the Commission Recommendation on Acrylamide 2007331 Annex II) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
Recommended to describe the container or wrapper that holds the product
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in this data element as provided in Annex III
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
Recommended to always report the percent of moisture in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Recommended to express the result value on whole weight basis
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
The data providers are also kindly requested to report information on the molecular mass distribution expressed as number or carbon atoms (referring to n-alkanes) including bull range of carbon atoms and bull maximum of the distribution curve
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Feed classification Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
In case data are reported on fish it is reccomended to specify the area of origin for fisheries In case the specific information on ldquoArea of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities coderdquo (S08) is not available (ldquoUnknown [M99]rdquo) at least the fish original environment should be given (ldquofrom fresh waterrdquo or ldquofrom salty waterrdquo) in Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities text (S09)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
The specific compound name (congener or steroisomer) should be clearly specified in the field ldquoparamCoderdquo (eg PBDE is not valid BDE-99 is valid)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
The full set of the 29 dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (17 PCDDF 12 dl-PCB) as listed in the Appendix to Annex II of the Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006 are mandatory when reporting results on dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs For the non-dioxin-like PCBs the 6 indicator congeners (PCB 28 52 101 138 153 and 180) are mandatory It is reccomended to report analytical results at congener level In case of reporting TEQ results the respective original sets of results from the individual congeners must also be given
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Mandatory to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter) (Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human consumption) The FoodEx provides already a list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need to be reported they should be described in ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) In order to be able to distinguish raw rice and rice undergoing any kind of treatment the ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case processed is selected the type of preparation should be described in Comment of result (R32) Additionally it is reccomended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A)
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for children cereal based rice cake) it should be specified in this field together with the details on the variety of rice if known
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic Mercury Organic Mercury (eg Methylmercury)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
26
Cadmium and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
27
2217 Lead and derivatives
Table 20 List of specific requirements for Lead and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
28
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
29
2218 Mercury and derivatives
Table 21 List of specific requirements for Mercury and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic
Mercury Organic Mercury (eg
Methylmercury)
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
30
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
31
2219 Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
Table 22 List of specific requirements for Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities data
collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP4)
Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
Result value
uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 18822006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Annex I
Annex II
Annex III
Annex IV
Note
This document published on 13 January 2012 replaces the earlier version published on 9 December 2011
SPECIF REQUIREMENT FOR THE ACRYLAMIDE DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE PRODUCT COMMENT (S21) In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C) List of codes to be used is provided in table below It is strongly recommended to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (food sub-categories codes)
Food category code
Food sub-category code
Food category and sub-food category text
1
French fries sold as ready to eat
11
French fries from fresh potatoes
12
French fries from potato dough
13
Unspecified French fries
2
Potato crisps
21
Potato crisp from fresh potatoes
22
Potato crisp from potato dough
23
Unspecified potato crisps
3
Pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
31
Fries baked in the oven (oven fries)
32
Deep fried fries
33
Not specified pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
4
Soft bread
4
Soft bread
41
Not specified bread
5
Breakfast cereals (excluding muesli and porridge)
6
Biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
61
Crackers
62
Crisp bread
63
Wafers
64
Gingerbread
65
Not specified biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
7
Coffee and coffee substitutes
71
Roasted coffee (dry)
72
Instant coffee (dry)
73
Substitute coffee (dry)
74
Not specified (dry)
8
Baby foods other than processed cereal based foods
9
Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
91
Biscuits and rusks for infants and young children
92
Other processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
93
Not specified processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
10
Other products
101
Muesli and porridge
102
Cake and pastry
103
Savoury snacks
104
Not specified other products
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT FOR 3-MCPD ESTERS DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE ANALYTICAL METHOD TEXT (R11) Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical method textrdquo as provided in the table below If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Code
Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with acid (before transesterification) ndash DGF method
2
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol (original Weisshaars method)
3
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions containing sodium chloride
4
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6
Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7
Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8
Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9
Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10
Derivatisation with acetone
11
Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
x
x
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Comment of result (R32)
x
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
x
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
x
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
Mandatory to report the following information on the sample ldquoAnalysed as purchasedrdquo or ldquoAnalysed as consumedrdquo (Commission Recommendation 2007196EC on the monitoring of the presence of furan in foodstuffs)
In case the product is analysed as consumed it is relevant to provide information on the exact cooking preparation with time temperature and handling information (using the $ character to separate extra information) Example ldquoAnalysed as consumed$Heated in microwave for 60degC~15minsrdquo
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification (categories and sub-categories) based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C)
In case the sample needs a cooking process before analysis eg pre-cooked French fries it would be relevant to provide information on the exact cooking conditions (time temperature and handling information)Use the $ character to include extra information Example 31$Baked200degC ~ 15min
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Reporting format of the Commission Recommendation on Acrylamide 2007331 Annex II) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
Recommended to describe the container or wrapper that holds the product
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in this data element as provided in Annex III
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
Recommended to always report the percent of moisture in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Recommended to express the result value on whole weight basis
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
The data providers are also kindly requested to report information on the molecular mass distribution expressed as number or carbon atoms (referring to n-alkanes) including bull range of carbon atoms and bull maximum of the distribution curve
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Feed classification Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
In case data are reported on fish it is reccomended to specify the area of origin for fisheries In case the specific information on ldquoArea of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities coderdquo (S08) is not available (ldquoUnknown [M99]rdquo) at least the fish original environment should be given (ldquofrom fresh waterrdquo or ldquofrom salty waterrdquo) in Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities text (S09)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
The specific compound name (congener or steroisomer) should be clearly specified in the field ldquoparamCoderdquo (eg PBDE is not valid BDE-99 is valid)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
The full set of the 29 dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (17 PCDDF 12 dl-PCB) as listed in the Appendix to Annex II of the Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006 are mandatory when reporting results on dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs For the non-dioxin-like PCBs the 6 indicator congeners (PCB 28 52 101 138 153 and 180) are mandatory It is reccomended to report analytical results at congener level In case of reporting TEQ results the respective original sets of results from the individual congeners must also be given
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Mandatory to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter) (Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human consumption) The FoodEx provides already a list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need to be reported they should be described in ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) In order to be able to distinguish raw rice and rice undergoing any kind of treatment the ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case processed is selected the type of preparation should be described in Comment of result (R32) Additionally it is reccomended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A)
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for children cereal based rice cake) it should be specified in this field together with the details on the variety of rice if known
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic Mercury Organic Mercury (eg Methylmercury)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
27
2217 Lead and derivatives
Table 20 List of specific requirements for Lead and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
28
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
29
2218 Mercury and derivatives
Table 21 List of specific requirements for Mercury and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic
Mercury Organic Mercury (eg
Methylmercury)
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
30
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
31
2219 Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
Table 22 List of specific requirements for Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities data
collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP4)
Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
Result value
uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 18822006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Annex I
Annex II
Annex III
Annex IV
Note
This document published on 13 January 2012 replaces the earlier version published on 9 December 2011
SPECIF REQUIREMENT FOR THE ACRYLAMIDE DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE PRODUCT COMMENT (S21) In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C) List of codes to be used is provided in table below It is strongly recommended to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (food sub-categories codes)
Food category code
Food sub-category code
Food category and sub-food category text
1
French fries sold as ready to eat
11
French fries from fresh potatoes
12
French fries from potato dough
13
Unspecified French fries
2
Potato crisps
21
Potato crisp from fresh potatoes
22
Potato crisp from potato dough
23
Unspecified potato crisps
3
Pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
31
Fries baked in the oven (oven fries)
32
Deep fried fries
33
Not specified pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
4
Soft bread
4
Soft bread
41
Not specified bread
5
Breakfast cereals (excluding muesli and porridge)
6
Biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
61
Crackers
62
Crisp bread
63
Wafers
64
Gingerbread
65
Not specified biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
7
Coffee and coffee substitutes
71
Roasted coffee (dry)
72
Instant coffee (dry)
73
Substitute coffee (dry)
74
Not specified (dry)
8
Baby foods other than processed cereal based foods
9
Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
91
Biscuits and rusks for infants and young children
92
Other processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
93
Not specified processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
10
Other products
101
Muesli and porridge
102
Cake and pastry
103
Savoury snacks
104
Not specified other products
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT FOR 3-MCPD ESTERS DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE ANALYTICAL METHOD TEXT (R11) Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical method textrdquo as provided in the table below If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Code
Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with acid (before transesterification) ndash DGF method
2
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol (original Weisshaars method)
3
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions containing sodium chloride
4
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6
Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7
Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8
Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9
Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10
Derivatisation with acetone
11
Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
x
x
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Comment of result (R32)
x
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
x
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
x
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
Mandatory to report the following information on the sample ldquoAnalysed as purchasedrdquo or ldquoAnalysed as consumedrdquo (Commission Recommendation 2007196EC on the monitoring of the presence of furan in foodstuffs)
In case the product is analysed as consumed it is relevant to provide information on the exact cooking preparation with time temperature and handling information (using the $ character to separate extra information) Example ldquoAnalysed as consumed$Heated in microwave for 60degC~15minsrdquo
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification (categories and sub-categories) based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C)
In case the sample needs a cooking process before analysis eg pre-cooked French fries it would be relevant to provide information on the exact cooking conditions (time temperature and handling information)Use the $ character to include extra information Example 31$Baked200degC ~ 15min
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Reporting format of the Commission Recommendation on Acrylamide 2007331 Annex II) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
Recommended to describe the container or wrapper that holds the product
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in this data element as provided in Annex III
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
Recommended to always report the percent of moisture in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Recommended to express the result value on whole weight basis
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
The data providers are also kindly requested to report information on the molecular mass distribution expressed as number or carbon atoms (referring to n-alkanes) including bull range of carbon atoms and bull maximum of the distribution curve
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Feed classification Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
In case data are reported on fish it is reccomended to specify the area of origin for fisheries In case the specific information on ldquoArea of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities coderdquo (S08) is not available (ldquoUnknown [M99]rdquo) at least the fish original environment should be given (ldquofrom fresh waterrdquo or ldquofrom salty waterrdquo) in Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities text (S09)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
The specific compound name (congener or steroisomer) should be clearly specified in the field ldquoparamCoderdquo (eg PBDE is not valid BDE-99 is valid)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
The full set of the 29 dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (17 PCDDF 12 dl-PCB) as listed in the Appendix to Annex II of the Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006 are mandatory when reporting results on dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs For the non-dioxin-like PCBs the 6 indicator congeners (PCB 28 52 101 138 153 and 180) are mandatory It is reccomended to report analytical results at congener level In case of reporting TEQ results the respective original sets of results from the individual congeners must also be given
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Mandatory to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter) (Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human consumption) The FoodEx provides already a list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need to be reported they should be described in ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) In order to be able to distinguish raw rice and rice undergoing any kind of treatment the ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case processed is selected the type of preparation should be described in Comment of result (R32) Additionally it is reccomended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A)
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for children cereal based rice cake) it should be specified in this field together with the details on the variety of rice if known
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic Mercury Organic Mercury (eg Methylmercury)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
28
Lead and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
29
2218 Mercury and derivatives
Table 21 List of specific requirements for Mercury and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic
Mercury Organic Mercury (eg
Methylmercury)
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
30
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
31
2219 Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
Table 22 List of specific requirements for Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities data
collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP4)
Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
Result value
uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 18822006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Annex I
Annex II
Annex III
Annex IV
Note
This document published on 13 January 2012 replaces the earlier version published on 9 December 2011
SPECIF REQUIREMENT FOR THE ACRYLAMIDE DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE PRODUCT COMMENT (S21) In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C) List of codes to be used is provided in table below It is strongly recommended to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (food sub-categories codes)
Food category code
Food sub-category code
Food category and sub-food category text
1
French fries sold as ready to eat
11
French fries from fresh potatoes
12
French fries from potato dough
13
Unspecified French fries
2
Potato crisps
21
Potato crisp from fresh potatoes
22
Potato crisp from potato dough
23
Unspecified potato crisps
3
Pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
31
Fries baked in the oven (oven fries)
32
Deep fried fries
33
Not specified pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
4
Soft bread
4
Soft bread
41
Not specified bread
5
Breakfast cereals (excluding muesli and porridge)
6
Biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
61
Crackers
62
Crisp bread
63
Wafers
64
Gingerbread
65
Not specified biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
7
Coffee and coffee substitutes
71
Roasted coffee (dry)
72
Instant coffee (dry)
73
Substitute coffee (dry)
74
Not specified (dry)
8
Baby foods other than processed cereal based foods
9
Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
91
Biscuits and rusks for infants and young children
92
Other processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
93
Not specified processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
10
Other products
101
Muesli and porridge
102
Cake and pastry
103
Savoury snacks
104
Not specified other products
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT FOR 3-MCPD ESTERS DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE ANALYTICAL METHOD TEXT (R11) Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical method textrdquo as provided in the table below If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Code
Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with acid (before transesterification) ndash DGF method
2
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol (original Weisshaars method)
3
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions containing sodium chloride
4
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6
Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7
Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8
Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9
Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10
Derivatisation with acetone
11
Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
x
x
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Comment of result (R32)
x
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
x
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
x
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
Mandatory to report the following information on the sample ldquoAnalysed as purchasedrdquo or ldquoAnalysed as consumedrdquo (Commission Recommendation 2007196EC on the monitoring of the presence of furan in foodstuffs)
In case the product is analysed as consumed it is relevant to provide information on the exact cooking preparation with time temperature and handling information (using the $ character to separate extra information) Example ldquoAnalysed as consumed$Heated in microwave for 60degC~15minsrdquo
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification (categories and sub-categories) based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C)
In case the sample needs a cooking process before analysis eg pre-cooked French fries it would be relevant to provide information on the exact cooking conditions (time temperature and handling information)Use the $ character to include extra information Example 31$Baked200degC ~ 15min
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Reporting format of the Commission Recommendation on Acrylamide 2007331 Annex II) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
Recommended to describe the container or wrapper that holds the product
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in this data element as provided in Annex III
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
Recommended to always report the percent of moisture in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Recommended to express the result value on whole weight basis
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
The data providers are also kindly requested to report information on the molecular mass distribution expressed as number or carbon atoms (referring to n-alkanes) including bull range of carbon atoms and bull maximum of the distribution curve
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Feed classification Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
In case data are reported on fish it is reccomended to specify the area of origin for fisheries In case the specific information on ldquoArea of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities coderdquo (S08) is not available (ldquoUnknown [M99]rdquo) at least the fish original environment should be given (ldquofrom fresh waterrdquo or ldquofrom salty waterrdquo) in Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities text (S09)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
The specific compound name (congener or steroisomer) should be clearly specified in the field ldquoparamCoderdquo (eg PBDE is not valid BDE-99 is valid)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
The full set of the 29 dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (17 PCDDF 12 dl-PCB) as listed in the Appendix to Annex II of the Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006 are mandatory when reporting results on dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs For the non-dioxin-like PCBs the 6 indicator congeners (PCB 28 52 101 138 153 and 180) are mandatory It is reccomended to report analytical results at congener level In case of reporting TEQ results the respective original sets of results from the individual congeners must also be given
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Mandatory to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter) (Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human consumption) The FoodEx provides already a list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need to be reported they should be described in ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) In order to be able to distinguish raw rice and rice undergoing any kind of treatment the ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case processed is selected the type of preparation should be described in Comment of result (R32) Additionally it is reccomended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A)
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for children cereal based rice cake) it should be specified in this field together with the details on the variety of rice if known
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic Mercury Organic Mercury (eg Methylmercury)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
29
2218 Mercury and derivatives
Table 21 List of specific requirements for Mercury and derivatives data collection (data collection
group OCC_GROUP4)
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food and feed classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Feed should be classified according to the
ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Parameter code
(R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation
data Please specify at least if the analysis
refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic
Mercury Organic Mercury (eg
Methylmercury)
Analytical
method code
(R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical
instrument used
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
(Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007
describing reporting requirements and method
performance criteria) This data element is
considered to be made mandatory starting
from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) when an
extraction step is applied in the analytical
method (Commission Regulation (EC) No
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
30
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
31
2219 Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
Table 22 List of specific requirements for Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities data
collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP4)
Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
Result value
uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 18822006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Annex I
Annex II
Annex III
Annex IV
Note
This document published on 13 January 2012 replaces the earlier version published on 9 December 2011
SPECIF REQUIREMENT FOR THE ACRYLAMIDE DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE PRODUCT COMMENT (S21) In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C) List of codes to be used is provided in table below It is strongly recommended to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (food sub-categories codes)
Food category code
Food sub-category code
Food category and sub-food category text
1
French fries sold as ready to eat
11
French fries from fresh potatoes
12
French fries from potato dough
13
Unspecified French fries
2
Potato crisps
21
Potato crisp from fresh potatoes
22
Potato crisp from potato dough
23
Unspecified potato crisps
3
Pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
31
Fries baked in the oven (oven fries)
32
Deep fried fries
33
Not specified pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
4
Soft bread
4
Soft bread
41
Not specified bread
5
Breakfast cereals (excluding muesli and porridge)
6
Biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
61
Crackers
62
Crisp bread
63
Wafers
64
Gingerbread
65
Not specified biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
7
Coffee and coffee substitutes
71
Roasted coffee (dry)
72
Instant coffee (dry)
73
Substitute coffee (dry)
74
Not specified (dry)
8
Baby foods other than processed cereal based foods
9
Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
91
Biscuits and rusks for infants and young children
92
Other processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
93
Not specified processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
10
Other products
101
Muesli and porridge
102
Cake and pastry
103
Savoury snacks
104
Not specified other products
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT FOR 3-MCPD ESTERS DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE ANALYTICAL METHOD TEXT (R11) Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical method textrdquo as provided in the table below If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Code
Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with acid (before transesterification) ndash DGF method
2
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol (original Weisshaars method)
3
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions containing sodium chloride
4
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6
Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7
Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8
Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9
Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10
Derivatisation with acetone
11
Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
x
x
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Comment of result (R32)
x
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
x
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
x
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
Mandatory to report the following information on the sample ldquoAnalysed as purchasedrdquo or ldquoAnalysed as consumedrdquo (Commission Recommendation 2007196EC on the monitoring of the presence of furan in foodstuffs)
In case the product is analysed as consumed it is relevant to provide information on the exact cooking preparation with time temperature and handling information (using the $ character to separate extra information) Example ldquoAnalysed as consumed$Heated in microwave for 60degC~15minsrdquo
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification (categories and sub-categories) based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C)
In case the sample needs a cooking process before analysis eg pre-cooked French fries it would be relevant to provide information on the exact cooking conditions (time temperature and handling information)Use the $ character to include extra information Example 31$Baked200degC ~ 15min
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Reporting format of the Commission Recommendation on Acrylamide 2007331 Annex II) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
Recommended to describe the container or wrapper that holds the product
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in this data element as provided in Annex III
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
Recommended to always report the percent of moisture in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Recommended to express the result value on whole weight basis
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
The data providers are also kindly requested to report information on the molecular mass distribution expressed as number or carbon atoms (referring to n-alkanes) including bull range of carbon atoms and bull maximum of the distribution curve
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Feed classification Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
In case data are reported on fish it is reccomended to specify the area of origin for fisheries In case the specific information on ldquoArea of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities coderdquo (S08) is not available (ldquoUnknown [M99]rdquo) at least the fish original environment should be given (ldquofrom fresh waterrdquo or ldquofrom salty waterrdquo) in Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities text (S09)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
The specific compound name (congener or steroisomer) should be clearly specified in the field ldquoparamCoderdquo (eg PBDE is not valid BDE-99 is valid)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
The full set of the 29 dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (17 PCDDF 12 dl-PCB) as listed in the Appendix to Annex II of the Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006 are mandatory when reporting results on dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs For the non-dioxin-like PCBs the 6 indicator congeners (PCB 28 52 101 138 153 and 180) are mandatory It is reccomended to report analytical results at congener level In case of reporting TEQ results the respective original sets of results from the individual congeners must also be given
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Mandatory to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter) (Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human consumption) The FoodEx provides already a list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need to be reported they should be described in ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) In order to be able to distinguish raw rice and rice undergoing any kind of treatment the ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case processed is selected the type of preparation should be described in Comment of result (R32) Additionally it is reccomended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A)
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for children cereal based rice cake) it should be specified in this field together with the details on the variety of rice if known
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic Mercury Organic Mercury (eg Methylmercury)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
30
Mercury and derivatives
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
3332007)
Result value
uncertainty
(R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 3332007)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
31
2219 Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
Table 22 List of specific requirements for Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities data
collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP4)
Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
Result value
uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 18822006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Annex I
Annex II
Annex III
Annex IV
Note
This document published on 13 January 2012 replaces the earlier version published on 9 December 2011
SPECIF REQUIREMENT FOR THE ACRYLAMIDE DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE PRODUCT COMMENT (S21) In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C) List of codes to be used is provided in table below It is strongly recommended to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (food sub-categories codes)
Food category code
Food sub-category code
Food category and sub-food category text
1
French fries sold as ready to eat
11
French fries from fresh potatoes
12
French fries from potato dough
13
Unspecified French fries
2
Potato crisps
21
Potato crisp from fresh potatoes
22
Potato crisp from potato dough
23
Unspecified potato crisps
3
Pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
31
Fries baked in the oven (oven fries)
32
Deep fried fries
33
Not specified pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
4
Soft bread
4
Soft bread
41
Not specified bread
5
Breakfast cereals (excluding muesli and porridge)
6
Biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
61
Crackers
62
Crisp bread
63
Wafers
64
Gingerbread
65
Not specified biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
7
Coffee and coffee substitutes
71
Roasted coffee (dry)
72
Instant coffee (dry)
73
Substitute coffee (dry)
74
Not specified (dry)
8
Baby foods other than processed cereal based foods
9
Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
91
Biscuits and rusks for infants and young children
92
Other processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
93
Not specified processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
10
Other products
101
Muesli and porridge
102
Cake and pastry
103
Savoury snacks
104
Not specified other products
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT FOR 3-MCPD ESTERS DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE ANALYTICAL METHOD TEXT (R11) Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical method textrdquo as provided in the table below If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Code
Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with acid (before transesterification) ndash DGF method
2
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol (original Weisshaars method)
3
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions containing sodium chloride
4
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6
Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7
Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8
Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9
Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10
Derivatisation with acetone
11
Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
x
x
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Comment of result (R32)
x
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
x
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
x
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
Mandatory to report the following information on the sample ldquoAnalysed as purchasedrdquo or ldquoAnalysed as consumedrdquo (Commission Recommendation 2007196EC on the monitoring of the presence of furan in foodstuffs)
In case the product is analysed as consumed it is relevant to provide information on the exact cooking preparation with time temperature and handling information (using the $ character to separate extra information) Example ldquoAnalysed as consumed$Heated in microwave for 60degC~15minsrdquo
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification (categories and sub-categories) based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C)
In case the sample needs a cooking process before analysis eg pre-cooked French fries it would be relevant to provide information on the exact cooking conditions (time temperature and handling information)Use the $ character to include extra information Example 31$Baked200degC ~ 15min
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Reporting format of the Commission Recommendation on Acrylamide 2007331 Annex II) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
Recommended to describe the container or wrapper that holds the product
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in this data element as provided in Annex III
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
Recommended to always report the percent of moisture in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Recommended to express the result value on whole weight basis
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
The data providers are also kindly requested to report information on the molecular mass distribution expressed as number or carbon atoms (referring to n-alkanes) including bull range of carbon atoms and bull maximum of the distribution curve
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Feed classification Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
In case data are reported on fish it is reccomended to specify the area of origin for fisheries In case the specific information on ldquoArea of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities coderdquo (S08) is not available (ldquoUnknown [M99]rdquo) at least the fish original environment should be given (ldquofrom fresh waterrdquo or ldquofrom salty waterrdquo) in Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities text (S09)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
The specific compound name (congener or steroisomer) should be clearly specified in the field ldquoparamCoderdquo (eg PBDE is not valid BDE-99 is valid)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
The full set of the 29 dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (17 PCDDF 12 dl-PCB) as listed in the Appendix to Annex II of the Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006 are mandatory when reporting results on dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs For the non-dioxin-like PCBs the 6 indicator congeners (PCB 28 52 101 138 153 and 180) are mandatory It is reccomended to report analytical results at congener level In case of reporting TEQ results the respective original sets of results from the individual congeners must also be given
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Mandatory to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter) (Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human consumption) The FoodEx provides already a list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need to be reported they should be described in ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) In order to be able to distinguish raw rice and rice undergoing any kind of treatment the ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case processed is selected the type of preparation should be described in Comment of result (R32) Additionally it is reccomended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A)
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for children cereal based rice cake) it should be specified in this field together with the details on the variety of rice if known
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic Mercury Organic Mercury (eg Methylmercury)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Specific requirements by chemical contaminants
31
2219 Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
Table 22 List of specific requirements for Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities data
collection (data collection group OCC_GROUP4)
Nitrates in vegetables and other food commodities
DATA
ELEMENT MANDATORY RECOMMENDED
EFSA product
code (S12)
Food classification
Food products should be described
according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It
is envisaged that detailed information on
the different food groups will be needed to
perform the exposure assessment It is
therefore strongly encouraged to classify
the food samples at the most detailed
hierarchical level available (FoodEx level
3 and 4) This is particularly needed for
food groups like ldquoFood for infants and
small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special
nutritional userdquo where any available
additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on
cereal grains
It is very important to make clear distinction
between grains as harvested (unprocessed
grains of undefined use not for human
exposure assessment) grains for human
consumption and grains as feed For this
reason three distinct groups are available
within the foodfeed catalogues
Product full text
description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed
classification (S12) with a detailed
foodfeed description
Product treatment
(S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the
original sample is a dehydrated product
(select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence
of this information it will be assumed a status
ldquoas consumedrdquo
Result LOQ
(R15)
For a proper management of the left censored
data it is strongly recommended to report at
least the LOQ of the analytical method
regardless what it is selected in data elements
Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27)
This data element is considered to be made
mandatory starting from 2014
Result value
recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value
associated with the concentration
measurement (as a percentage) (Commission
Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
Result value
uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded
uncertainty (95 confidence interval)
associated with the concentration
measurement (Commission Regulation (EC)
No 18822006)
Expression of
result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has
been expressed whole weight fat weight
dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Annex I
Annex II
Annex III
Annex IV
Note
This document published on 13 January 2012 replaces the earlier version published on 9 December 2011
SPECIF REQUIREMENT FOR THE ACRYLAMIDE DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE PRODUCT COMMENT (S21) In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C) List of codes to be used is provided in table below It is strongly recommended to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (food sub-categories codes)
Food category code
Food sub-category code
Food category and sub-food category text
1
French fries sold as ready to eat
11
French fries from fresh potatoes
12
French fries from potato dough
13
Unspecified French fries
2
Potato crisps
21
Potato crisp from fresh potatoes
22
Potato crisp from potato dough
23
Unspecified potato crisps
3
Pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
31
Fries baked in the oven (oven fries)
32
Deep fried fries
33
Not specified pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
4
Soft bread
4
Soft bread
41
Not specified bread
5
Breakfast cereals (excluding muesli and porridge)
6
Biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
61
Crackers
62
Crisp bread
63
Wafers
64
Gingerbread
65
Not specified biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
7
Coffee and coffee substitutes
71
Roasted coffee (dry)
72
Instant coffee (dry)
73
Substitute coffee (dry)
74
Not specified (dry)
8
Baby foods other than processed cereal based foods
9
Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
91
Biscuits and rusks for infants and young children
92
Other processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
93
Not specified processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
10
Other products
101
Muesli and porridge
102
Cake and pastry
103
Savoury snacks
104
Not specified other products
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT FOR 3-MCPD ESTERS DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE ANALYTICAL METHOD TEXT (R11) Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical method textrdquo as provided in the table below If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Code
Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with acid (before transesterification) ndash DGF method
2
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol (original Weisshaars method)
3
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions containing sodium chloride
4
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6
Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7
Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8
Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9
Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10
Derivatisation with acetone
11
Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
x
x
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Comment of result (R32)
x
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
x
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
x
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
Mandatory to report the following information on the sample ldquoAnalysed as purchasedrdquo or ldquoAnalysed as consumedrdquo (Commission Recommendation 2007196EC on the monitoring of the presence of furan in foodstuffs)
In case the product is analysed as consumed it is relevant to provide information on the exact cooking preparation with time temperature and handling information (using the $ character to separate extra information) Example ldquoAnalysed as consumed$Heated in microwave for 60degC~15minsrdquo
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification (categories and sub-categories) based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C)
In case the sample needs a cooking process before analysis eg pre-cooked French fries it would be relevant to provide information on the exact cooking conditions (time temperature and handling information)Use the $ character to include extra information Example 31$Baked200degC ~ 15min
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Reporting format of the Commission Recommendation on Acrylamide 2007331 Annex II) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
Recommended to describe the container or wrapper that holds the product
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in this data element as provided in Annex III
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
Recommended to always report the percent of moisture in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Recommended to express the result value on whole weight basis
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
The data providers are also kindly requested to report information on the molecular mass distribution expressed as number or carbon atoms (referring to n-alkanes) including bull range of carbon atoms and bull maximum of the distribution curve
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Feed classification Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
In case data are reported on fish it is reccomended to specify the area of origin for fisheries In case the specific information on ldquoArea of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities coderdquo (S08) is not available (ldquoUnknown [M99]rdquo) at least the fish original environment should be given (ldquofrom fresh waterrdquo or ldquofrom salty waterrdquo) in Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities text (S09)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
The specific compound name (congener or steroisomer) should be clearly specified in the field ldquoparamCoderdquo (eg PBDE is not valid BDE-99 is valid)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
The full set of the 29 dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (17 PCDDF 12 dl-PCB) as listed in the Appendix to Annex II of the Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006 are mandatory when reporting results on dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs For the non-dioxin-like PCBs the 6 indicator congeners (PCB 28 52 101 138 153 and 180) are mandatory It is reccomended to report analytical results at congener level In case of reporting TEQ results the respective original sets of results from the individual congeners must also be given
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Mandatory to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter) (Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human consumption) The FoodEx provides already a list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need to be reported they should be described in ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) In order to be able to distinguish raw rice and rice undergoing any kind of treatment the ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case processed is selected the type of preparation should be described in Comment of result (R32) Additionally it is reccomended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A)
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for children cereal based rice cake) it should be specified in this field together with the details on the variety of rice if known
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic Mercury Organic Mercury (eg Methylmercury)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Annex I
Annex II
Annex III
Annex IV
Note
This document published on 13 January 2012 replaces the earlier version published on 9 December 2011
SPECIF REQUIREMENT FOR THE ACRYLAMIDE DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE PRODUCT COMMENT (S21) In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C) List of codes to be used is provided in table below It is strongly recommended to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (food sub-categories codes)
Food category code
Food sub-category code
Food category and sub-food category text
1
French fries sold as ready to eat
11
French fries from fresh potatoes
12
French fries from potato dough
13
Unspecified French fries
2
Potato crisps
21
Potato crisp from fresh potatoes
22
Potato crisp from potato dough
23
Unspecified potato crisps
3
Pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
31
Fries baked in the oven (oven fries)
32
Deep fried fries
33
Not specified pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
4
Soft bread
4
Soft bread
41
Not specified bread
5
Breakfast cereals (excluding muesli and porridge)
6
Biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
61
Crackers
62
Crisp bread
63
Wafers
64
Gingerbread
65
Not specified biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
7
Coffee and coffee substitutes
71
Roasted coffee (dry)
72
Instant coffee (dry)
73
Substitute coffee (dry)
74
Not specified (dry)
8
Baby foods other than processed cereal based foods
9
Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
91
Biscuits and rusks for infants and young children
92
Other processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
93
Not specified processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
10
Other products
101
Muesli and porridge
102
Cake and pastry
103
Savoury snacks
104
Not specified other products
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT FOR 3-MCPD ESTERS DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE ANALYTICAL METHOD TEXT (R11) Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical method textrdquo as provided in the table below If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Code
Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with acid (before transesterification) ndash DGF method
2
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol (original Weisshaars method)
3
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions containing sodium chloride
4
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6
Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7
Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8
Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9
Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10
Derivatisation with acetone
11
Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
x
x
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Comment of result (R32)
x
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
x
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
x
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
Mandatory to report the following information on the sample ldquoAnalysed as purchasedrdquo or ldquoAnalysed as consumedrdquo (Commission Recommendation 2007196EC on the monitoring of the presence of furan in foodstuffs)
In case the product is analysed as consumed it is relevant to provide information on the exact cooking preparation with time temperature and handling information (using the $ character to separate extra information) Example ldquoAnalysed as consumed$Heated in microwave for 60degC~15minsrdquo
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification (categories and sub-categories) based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C)
In case the sample needs a cooking process before analysis eg pre-cooked French fries it would be relevant to provide information on the exact cooking conditions (time temperature and handling information)Use the $ character to include extra information Example 31$Baked200degC ~ 15min
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Reporting format of the Commission Recommendation on Acrylamide 2007331 Annex II) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
Recommended to describe the container or wrapper that holds the product
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in this data element as provided in Annex III
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
Recommended to describe in detail the analytical instrument used
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 4012006)
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
Recommended to always report the percent of moisture in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Recommended to express the result value on whole weight basis
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
The data providers are also kindly requested to report information on the molecular mass distribution expressed as number or carbon atoms (referring to n-alkanes) including bull range of carbon atoms and bull maximum of the distribution curve
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
Feed classification Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
In case data are reported on fish it is reccomended to specify the area of origin for fisheries In case the specific information on ldquoArea of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities coderdquo (S08) is not available (ldquoUnknown [M99]rdquo) at least the fish original environment should be given (ldquofrom fresh waterrdquo or ldquofrom salty waterrdquo) in Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities text (S09)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
The specific compound name (congener or steroisomer) should be clearly specified in the field ldquoparamCoderdquo (eg PBDE is not valid BDE-99 is valid)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Recommended to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter)
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
The full set of the 29 dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs (17 PCDDF 12 dl-PCB) as listed in the Appendix to Annex II of the Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006 are mandatory when reporting results on dioxins and dioxin-like PCBs For the non-dioxin-like PCBs the 6 indicator congeners (PCB 28 52 101 138 153 and 180) are mandatory It is reccomended to report analytical results at congener level In case of reporting TEQ results the respective original sets of results from the individual congeners must also be given
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
Mandatory to always report the percentage of fat in the original sample (regardless the result value is expressed in whole weight in fat weight or dry matter) (Commission Regulation (EC) 18832006)
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 18822006)
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
Recommended to specify the country of origin (S06) avoiding the code ldquounknown (XX)rdquo This recommendation is particularly important in case of reporting data from raw agricultural commodities
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
Reporting of rice (as grains for human consumption) The FoodEx provides already a list of possible rice variety (eg rice brown rice long grainhellip) If other varieties will need to be reported they should be described in ldquoproduct full text description (S14)rdquo
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) Reporting data on rice (as grains for human consumption) In order to be able to distinguish raw rice and rice undergoing any kind of treatment the ldquoproduct treatment (S17) should provide at least the codes for ldquounprocessedrdquo or ldquoprocessedrdquo respectively) In case processed is selected the type of preparation should be described in Comment of result (R32) Additionally it is reccomended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A)
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
Reporting of rice based products If a product contains rice (eg ready to eat meal for children cereal based rice cake) it should be specified in this field together with the details on the variety of rice if known
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Arsenic speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to Total Inorganic or Organic Arsenic
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
Food and feed classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided Feed should be classified according to the ldquoFEED TERMSrdquo catalogue
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
Recommended to report Mercury speciation data Please specify at least if the analysis refer to the elemental Mercury Inorganic Mercury Organic Mercury (eg Methylmercury)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007 describing reporting requirements and method performance criteria) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
Recommended to provide the recovery value associated with the concentration measurement (as a percentage) when an extraction step is applied in the analytical method (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
Recommended to provide the expanded uncertainty (95 confidence interval) associated with the concentration measurement (Commission Regulation (EC) No 3332007)
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
Food classification Food products should be described according to the ldquoFOODEXrdquo catalogue It is envisaged that detailed information on the different food groups will be needed to perform the exposure assessment It is therefore strongly encouraged to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (FoodEx level 3 and 4) This is particularly needed for food groups like ldquoFood for infants and small childrenrdquo and ldquoProducts for special nutritional userdquo where any available additional description shall be provided
Specific attention when reporting data on cereal grains It is very important to make clear distinction between grains as harvested (unprocessed grains of undefined use not for human exposure assessment) grains for human consumption and grains as feed For this reason three distinct groups are available within the foodfeed catalogues
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
It is requested to accompany the foodfeed classification (S12) with a detailed foodfeed description
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
It is recommended to clearly indicate if the original sample is a dehydrated product (select Dehydration T131A) ) In absence of this information it will be assumed a status ldquoas consumedrdquo
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
Recommended to specify the analytical instrument used
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
For a proper management of the left censored data it is strongly recommended to report at least the LOQ of the analytical method regardless what it is selected in data elements Result value (R18) and Type of result (R27) This data element is considered to be made mandatory starting from 2014
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
Mandatory to describe how the result has been expressed whole weight fat weight dry matter or 88 dry matter for feed
Annex II
Annex III
Annex IV
Note
This document published on 13 January 2012 replaces the earlier version published on 9 December 2011
SPECIF REQUIREMENT FOR THE ACRYLAMIDE DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE PRODUCT COMMENT (S21) In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C) List of codes to be used is provided in table below It is strongly recommended to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (food sub-categories codes)
Food category code
Food sub-category code
Food category and sub-food category text
1
French fries sold as ready to eat
11
French fries from fresh potatoes
12
French fries from potato dough
13
Unspecified French fries
2
Potato crisps
21
Potato crisp from fresh potatoes
22
Potato crisp from potato dough
23
Unspecified potato crisps
3
Pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
31
Fries baked in the oven (oven fries)
32
Deep fried fries
33
Not specified pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
4
Soft bread
4
Soft bread
41
Not specified bread
5
Breakfast cereals (excluding muesli and porridge)
6
Biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
61
Crackers
62
Crisp bread
63
Wafers
64
Gingerbread
65
Not specified biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
7
Coffee and coffee substitutes
71
Roasted coffee (dry)
72
Instant coffee (dry)
73
Substitute coffee (dry)
74
Not specified (dry)
8
Baby foods other than processed cereal based foods
9
Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
91
Biscuits and rusks for infants and young children
92
Other processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
93
Not specified processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
10
Other products
101
Muesli and porridge
102
Cake and pastry
103
Savoury snacks
104
Not specified other products
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT FOR 3-MCPD ESTERS DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE ANALYTICAL METHOD TEXT (R11) Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical method textrdquo as provided in the table below If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Code
Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with acid (before transesterification) ndash DGF method
2
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol (original Weisshaars method)
3
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions containing sodium chloride
4
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6
Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7
Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8
Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9
Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10
Derivatisation with acetone
11
Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
DATA COLLECTION GROUP
SUBSTANCE
DATA ELEMENT
MANDATORY
RECOMMENDED
2
FURAN
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
FURAN
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
FURAN
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
FURAN
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
FURAN
Product comment (S21)
x
x
2
FURAN
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
FURAN
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Product comment (S21)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ACRYLAMIDE
Comment of result (R32)
x
2
PAHs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
PAHs
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
PAHs
Packaging (S16)
x
2
PAHs
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
PAHs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
PAHs
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
PAHs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
PAHs
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
2
3-MCPD ESTERS
Expression of result (R25)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product full text description (S14)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Product treatment (S17)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method code (R10)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Analytical method text (R11)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Result LOQ (R15)
x
2
ETHYL CARBAMATE
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value recovery (R19)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
3
MYCOTOXINS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Percentage of moisture in the original sample (R23)
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Expression of result (R25)
x
x
1
MINERAL OILS
Comment of result (R32)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
MELAMINE AND ANALOGUES (CYANURIC ACID AMMELINE AMMELIDE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Analytical method code (R10)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
OPIUM ALKALOIDS OF POPPY SEEDS (MORPHINE CODEINE PAPAVERINE NOSCAPINE THEBAINE AND NARCEINE)
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
PYRROLIZIDINE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product full text description (S14)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Product treatment (S17)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
3
TROPANE ALKALOIDS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Area of origin for fisheries or aquaculture activities code and text (S08 and S09)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
BROMINATED FLAME RETARDANTS
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Parameter code (R06)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Percentage of fat in the original sample (R24)
x
1
DIOXINS AND DL-PCBs non dioxin-like PCBs
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
NITRATES IN VEGETABLES AND OTHER FOOD COMMODITIES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Country of origin of the product (S06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Ingredient (S20)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
ARSENIC AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
LEAD AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
CADMIUM AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product full text description (S14)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Product treatment (S17)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Parameter code (R06)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Analytical method code (R10)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result LOQ (R15)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value recovery (R19)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Result value uncertainty (R22)
x
4
MERCURY AND DERIVATIVES
Expression of result (R25)
x
1
PFASs
EFSA product code (S12)
x
x
1
PFASs
Product full text description (S14)
x
1
PFASs
Product treatment (S17)
x
1
PFASs
Analytical method code (R10)
x
1
PFASs
Result LOQ (R15)
x
1
PFASs
Expression of result (R25)
x
Annex III
Annex IV
Note
This document published on 13 January 2012 replaces the earlier version published on 9 December 2011
SPECIF REQUIREMENT FOR THE ACRYLAMIDE DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE PRODUCT COMMENT (S21) In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C) List of codes to be used is provided in table below It is strongly recommended to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (food sub-categories codes)
Food category code
Food sub-category code
Food category and sub-food category text
1
French fries sold as ready to eat
11
French fries from fresh potatoes
12
French fries from potato dough
13
Unspecified French fries
2
Potato crisps
21
Potato crisp from fresh potatoes
22
Potato crisp from potato dough
23
Unspecified potato crisps
3
Pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
31
Fries baked in the oven (oven fries)
32
Deep fried fries
33
Not specified pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
4
Soft bread
4
Soft bread
41
Not specified bread
5
Breakfast cereals (excluding muesli and porridge)
6
Biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
61
Crackers
62
Crisp bread
63
Wafers
64
Gingerbread
65
Not specified biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
7
Coffee and coffee substitutes
71
Roasted coffee (dry)
72
Instant coffee (dry)
73
Substitute coffee (dry)
74
Not specified (dry)
8
Baby foods other than processed cereal based foods
9
Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
91
Biscuits and rusks for infants and young children
92
Other processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
93
Not specified processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
10
Other products
101
Muesli and porridge
102
Cake and pastry
103
Savoury snacks
104
Not specified other products
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT FOR 3-MCPD ESTERS DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE ANALYTICAL METHOD TEXT (R11) Specific information on the analytical method applied might be important in considering the data for the risk assessment Therefore data providers are asked to give information on the applied analysis steps (hydrolysis derivatisation) by introducing the appropriate codecodes in the field ldquoanalytical method textrdquo as provided in the table below If more options are to be introduced they have to be separated by the symbol ldquo$rdquo (example 2$8 if results were obtained by a method applying cleavage of 3-MCPD esters with sodium methoxide and derivatisation with phenylboronic acid)
Code
Applied analysis step
Hydrolysis ndash cleavage of esters
1
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide destruction of glycidol with acid (before transesterification) ndash DGF method
2
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide without destruction of glycidol (original Weisshaars method)
3
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions containing sodium chloride
4
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of aqueous solutions without sodium chloride but containing other salts
5
Alkaline transesterification ndash cleavage of esters with sodium methoxide application of organic solvents
6
Acidic hydrolysis with methanolic sulphuric acid
7
Other hydrolysis method (provide its description in a separate file)
Derivatisation
8
Derivatisation with phenylboronic acid (PBA)
9
Derivatisation with heptafluorobutyrylimidazole
10
Derivatisation with acetone
11
Other derivatisation method (provide its description in a separate file)
Annex IV
Note
This document published on 13 January 2012 replaces the earlier version published on 9 December 2011
SPECIF REQUIREMENT FOR THE ACRYLAMIDE DATA COLLECTION CONCERNING THE PRODUCT COMMENT (S21) In addition to EFSA product code (S12) it is requested to provide additional product classification based on Commission Recommendation 2010307EC on the monitoring of acrylamide (Annex point C) List of codes to be used is provided in table below It is strongly recommended to classify the food samples at the most detailed hierarchical level available (food sub-categories codes)
Food category code
Food sub-category code
Food category and sub-food category text
1
French fries sold as ready to eat
11
French fries from fresh potatoes
12
French fries from potato dough
13
Unspecified French fries
2
Potato crisps
21
Potato crisp from fresh potatoes
22
Potato crisp from potato dough
23
Unspecified potato crisps
3
Pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
31
Fries baked in the oven (oven fries)
32
Deep fried fries
33
Not specified pre-cooked French fries potato products for home cooking
4
Soft bread
4
Soft bread
41
Not specified bread
5
Breakfast cereals (excluding muesli and porridge)
6
Biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
61
Crackers
62
Crisp bread
63
Wafers
64
Gingerbread
65
Not specified biscuits crackers crisp bread and similar (excluding pastry and cake)
7
Coffee and coffee substitutes
71
Roasted coffee (dry)
72
Instant coffee (dry)
73
Substitute coffee (dry)
74
Not specified (dry)
8
Baby foods other than processed cereal based foods
9
Processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
91
Biscuits and rusks for infants and young children
92
Other processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
93
Not specified processed cereal-based foods for infants and young children
10
Other products
101
Muesli and porridge
102
Cake and pastry
103
Savoury snacks
104
Not specified other products
Note
This document published on 13 January 2012 replaces the earlier version published on 9 December 2011