2.—(1) The Extraction Solvents in Food Regulations 1993(1) are amended in accordance with paragraphs (2) and (3).
(2) At the end of the table in Schedule 2 (foods in which certain permitted extraction solvents may be used only for certain purposes), insert the following entries —
| “Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
10 Defatted protein products | Dimethyl ether | Preparation of defatted animal protein products | 0.009 mg/kg in the defatted protein products” |
(3) At the end of the table in Schedule 3 (maximum residues of extraction solvent permitted in foods due to the use in those foods of food consisting of flavourings prepared from natural flavouring materials by using those extraction solvents), insert the following entries—
| “Column 1 | Column 2 |
|---|---|
| Methanol | 1.5 mg/kg |
| Propan-2-ol | 1 mg/kg” |
S.I. 1993/1658. These Regulations have been amended by S.I. 1995/1440, S.I. 1998/2257, and in relation to Wales by S.I. 2005/3254 (W.247).