PART 3Extraction solvents
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In this Part “permitted extraction solvent” means —
a
an extraction solvent that —
i
is listed in Annex I,
ii
is used in accordance with the conditions of use and within any maximum residue limits specified in that Annex,
iii
does not contain a toxicologically dangerous amount of any element or substance,
iv
subject to any exceptions deriving from specific purity criteria, does not contain more than 1 mg/kg of arsenic or more than 1 mg/kg lead, and
v
meets the requirements of Article 3(c) as regards purity criteria; or
b
water to which substances regulating acidity or alkalinity may have been added; or
c
food substances which possess solvent properties.