Council Regulation (EEC) No 315/93 of 8 February 1993 laying down Community procedures for contaminants in food
Modified by
Regulation (EC) No 1882/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Councilof 29 September 2003adapting to Council Decision 1999/468/EC the provisions relating to committees which assist the Commission in the exercise of its implementing powers laid down in instruments subject to the procedure referred to in Article 251 of the EC Treaty, 303R1882, October 31, 2003
Regulation (EC) No 596/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Councilof 18 June 2009adapting a number of instruments subject to the procedure referred to in Article 251 of the Treaty to Council Decision 1999/468/EC with regard to the regulatory procedure with scrutinyAdaptation to the regulatory procedure with scrutiny — Part Four, 309R0596, July 18, 2009
Council Regulation (EEC) No 315/93of 8 February 1993laying down Community procedures for contaminants in foodTHE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, and in particular Article 100a thereof,Having regard to the proposal from the CommissionOJ No C 57, 4.3.1992, p. 11.,In cooperation with the European ParliamentOJ No C 129, 20.5.1991, p. 104 and Decision of 20 January 1993 (not yet published in the Official Journal).,Having regard to the opinion of the Economic and Social CommitteeOJ No C 223, 31.8.1992, p. 24.,Whereas it is important to adopt measures with the aim of progressively establishing the internal market over a period expiring on 31 December 1992; whereas the internal market shall comprise an area without internal frontiers in which the free movement of goods, persons, services and capital is ensured;Whereas the differences in rules adopted by the Member States may hinder the functioning of the common market and whereas it is necessary to lay down a procedure for the adoption of harmonized Community rules;Whereas contaminants may enter into food at any stage from production to consumption;Whereas it is essential, in the interest of public health protection, to keep these contaminants at levels which are toxicologically acceptable;Whereas further elimination must be carried out whenever it is achievable through good working practices; whereas compliance with such good practices can be efficiently monitored by public authorities, given the vocational traiing and experience of their agents;Whereas this Regulation must apply without prejudice to the provisions adopted in the context of more specific Community rules;Whereas it is appropriate in terms of health protection to encourage the search for a comprehensive approach to the question of contaminants in food;Whereas the Scientific Committee for Food set up by Decision 74/234/EECOJ No L 136, 20.5.1974, p. 1. must be consulted on all questions which may have an effect on public health,HAS ADOPTED THIS REGULATION: