translated version:

National Standard Of the People’s Republic Of China

GB 2762—2005 (replaces GB 2762—1994, GB 4809—1984, etc)

Maximum Levels Of Contaminants In Foods

Issued on January 25, 2005                                     

Implemented on October 1, 2005

Issued by the Ministry of Hygienic and the Standardization Administration of China

 

Contents

 

Preface

1 Scope

2 Normative References

3 Terms & Definitions

4 Requirements of Indicators

4.1 Lead

4.2 Cadmium

4.3 Mercury

4.4 Arsenic

4.5 Chromium

4.6 Aluminium

4.7 Selenium

4.8 Fluorine

4.9 Benzo(a)pyrene

4.10 N-nitrosamine

4.11 Polychlorobiphenyls (PCBs)

4.12 Nitrite

4.13 Rare Earth

 

Appendix A (Referential Appendix) General Table of Other Drafting Institutions & Drafters

Report Highlights:

This is an UNOFFICIAL translation of a national standard of China on Maximum Levels of Contaminants in Foods that was published on January 25, 2005 and went into force as of October 1, 2005 with a grace period of one year.  Exporters should discuss the regulation with their importers carefully to ensure their interpretation is accurate and their exports are in compliance.