EU reduces levels of carcinogenic contaminants in food

For some foods – said Stella Kyriakides – the maximum levels of cadmium, a carcinogenic environmental contaminant, potentially contained in foods such as fruit, vegetables, cereals and oil seeds, will be reduced. “At the same time, she added,” the maximum levels of lead in many food products, including foods for infants and young children. New maximum levels of lead will also be established for various food products such as wild mushrooms, spices and salt. “

The decision comes in agreement with the Member States and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and after several consultations with food companies.