12A

1

No infant formula or Follow-on Formula shall contain–

a

any pesticide residue of a pesticide specified in Schedule 7A; or

b

any omethoate, where it is a metabolite of a pesticide not specified in Schedule 7A, or any product resulting from degradation or reaction of that metabolite,

at a level exceeding 0.003 mg/kg.

2

No infant formula or Follow-on Formula shall contain any pesticide residue of a pesticide specified in column 1 of Schedule 7B at a level exceeding that specified in column 2 of that Schedule in relation to that pesticide.

3

No infant formula or Follow-on Formula shall contain any pesticide residue of any individual pesticide which is not specified in Schedule 7A or column 1 of Schedule 7B at a level exceeding 0.01 mg/kg.

4

The levels referred to in paragraphs (1) to (3) apply to the infant formula or Follow-on Formula–

a

manufactured as ready for consumption; or

b

if it is not so manufactured, as reconstituted according to its manufacturer’s instructions.

5

Analytical methods for determining levels of pesticide residues for the purposes of this regulation shall be generally acceptable standardised methods.