The Official Controls (Import of High-Risk Food and Feed of Non-Animal Origin) (Amendment of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1793) (Wales) Regulations 2022 / Rheoliadau Rheolaethau Swyddogol (Mewnforio Bwyd a Bwyd Anifeiliaid Risg Uchel Nad Ydynt yn Dod o Anifeiliaid) (Diwygio Rheoliad Gweithredu’r Comisiwn (EU) 2019/1793) (Cymru) 2022

Explanatory note

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The frequency of checks on black pepper from Brazil (for Salmonella) is increased from 20% to 50%.

The entry for groundnuts (peanuts) and associated products from Brazil (for aflatoxins) is transferred into Annex 1 (from Annex 2, Table 1). There is no change to the prescribed frequency of checks, which remains at 10%.

A new entry for groundnuts (peanuts) and associated products from Brazil (for pesticide residues). The frequency of checks is prescribed at 20%.

The entry for goji berries from China (for pesticide residue) has been removed.

The entry for groundnuts (peanuts) and associated products from China (for aflatoxins) is transferred into Annex 1 (from Annex 2, Table 1). The frequency of checks is decreased from 20% to 10%.

The entry for sesamum seeds from Ethiopia (for Salmonella) has been removed (the entry is transferred into Annex 2, Table 1).

The frequency of checks on hazelnuts and associated products from Georgia (for aflatoxins) is decreased from 50% to 20%.

The frequency of checks on okra from India (for pesticide residues) is increased from 10% to 20%.

The entry for peppers of the Capsicum species (sweet or other than sweet) from Sri Lanka (for aflatoxins) has been removed (the entry is transferred into Annex 2, Table 1).

The frequency of checks on jackfruit from Malaysia (for pesticide residues) is increased from 20% to 50%.

A new entry for food containing or consisting of betel leaves ( Piper betle ) from Thailand (for Salmonella). The frequency of checks is prescribed at 10%.

The frequency of checks on peppers of the Capsicum species (other than sweet) from Thailand (for pesticide residues) is increased from 10% to 20%.

The entry for dried grapes (including dried grapes cut or crusted into a paste without further treatment) from Turkey (for Ochratoxin A) has been removed.

The entry for hazelnuts and associated products from Turkey (for aflatoxins) is transferred into Annex 1 (from Annex 2, Table 1). There is no change to the prescribed frequency of checks, which remains at 5%.

A new entry for lemons from Turkey (for pesticide residues). The frequency of checks is prescribed at 20%.

The frequency of checks for mandarins (including tangerines and satsumas), clementine, wilkings and similar citrus hybrids from Turkey (for pesticide residues) is increased from 5% to 20%.

The frequency of checks on oranges from Turkey (for pesticide residues) is increased from 10% to 20%.

The frequency of checks on sweet peppers ( Capsicum annum) from Turkey (for pesticide residues) is increased from 10% to 20%).

A new entry for peppers of the Capsicum species (other than sweet) from Turkey (for pesticide residues). The frequency of checks is prescribed at 20%.

The frequency of checks on peppers of the Capsicum species (other than sweet) from Uganda (for pesticide residues) is increased from 20% to 50%.