This Technical Regulation primarily addresses the technical regulation of grain safety. Its objectives include creating a unified legal framework for the application and enforcement of cereal requirements across the single Customs territory, ensuring the safety of grains used for food and feed purposes, and preventing consumer misinformation. The regulation emphasizes compliance with existing technical regulations and aims to protect human health, property, the environment, and animal and plant health through standardized safety standards. Key measures outlined include the establishment of maximum permissible levels for toxic cells, micoxins, pesticides, radionuclides, pest infections, and other contaminants in grains intended for food and feed. It mandates conformity assessment procedures such as declarations of conformity, production controls, and testing protocols, which must be documented and stored for specified periods. The regulation specifies the requirements for grain production, storage, transport, sale, and disposal, including the necessity for proper labelling, packaging, and traceability. It also details procedures for handling non-compliant grains, including testing, examination, and disposal, with the involvement of accredited laboratories and authorized bodies. Implementation mechanisms involve conformity assessment schemes, documentation requirements, and oversight by national authorities in accordance with their legislation. The regulation prescribes the use of a single conformity declaration form, stipulates storage durations for technical documentation, and mandates the marking of grains with a unified sign for market access within the Customs Union. Enforcement responsibilities include notification of decisions regarding non-compliant grains, procedures for returning or disposing of such grains, and coordination among member states' authorities. Overall, the regulation emphasizes procedural clarity, stakeholder responsibilities, and compliance verification to ensure grain safety across the Customs Union.
2011-12-09