date:Jun 14, 2012
The European Commission is currently reviewing the levels of certain metals in foodstuffs and the study will inform the Agencys negotiating position with the European Union in regard to appropriate and proportionate safety limits for metals in food.
Through this study the Agency is obtaining data on the levels of metals in UK grown fruits, vegetables, and cereals, and the distribution of these metal contaminants from the outer skin or layer to the core of the produce. This data will aid the de