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[kassiardc]

Hi, I have questions about the allowable limit of Arsenic in sunflower lecithin. Our supplier has provided a statement informing you that it has complied with regulation 1881/2006 EC. However, the regulation does not clearly state what the limit is. Would anyone know how to answer this information? 

[Scampi]

from FDA

4) Arsenic (as As ). Not more than 3 parts per million. https://www.accessda...rt=184&showFR=1

 

You can also try this database

 

https://bcglobal.bry...om/db#/register

[pHruit]

If it's a specific EU-based answer for which you're looking...

 

The current consolidated version of Regulation (EC) 1881/2006 is available here: https://eur-lex.euro...6R1881-20201014

This only include specific limits for inorganic arsenic for rice, and certain rice-based products.

In the absence of a set limit, I believe the general requirements of Regulation (EEC) 315/93 would typically apply if no other limits are set: https://eur-lex.euro...elex:31993R0315

 

However, despite your supplier's reference to 1881/2006, I suspect that this is potentially used as an additive (i.e. under E number 322)? If that is the case then they should perhaps actually be referring to Regulation (EU) 231/2012, setting the specifications for additives covered by Annexes II/III of Regulation (EC) 1333/2008. This sets a limit of 3mg/kg for Arsenic in Lecithins in general (i.e. not specific to those derived from sunflower). See https://eur-lex.euro...elex:32012R0231

 

In your position I'd ask your supplier exactly what they mean by their compliance statement, and for confirmation of the specific numerical limit with which their product complies