Our latest white paper, 'New EU requirements for 3-MCPD, 3-MCPDE and glycidyl esters in food', examines the European Commission's latest amendments affecting these food contaminants and outlines what food businesses need to do to prepare for compliance.
The new regulation introduces new and revised maximum levels for 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD), 3-MCPD fatty acid esters (3-MCPDE) and glycidyl fatty acid esters (GE) in a range of food products. The changes include stricter requirements for products intended for babies, infants and young children, new limits for certain compound foods and new analytical testing and compliance assessment considerations.
This white paper explains the regulatory background, reviews the key amendments and explores the practical implications for manufacturers, importers, retailers and food testing laboratories. It also highlights important considerations when selecting analytical methods and interpreting results under the revised framework.
Download our white paper and discover:
- Why Regulation (EU) 2026/1825 has been introduced and the scientific developments behind the changes
- New and revised maximum levels for 3-MCPD, 3-MCPDE and glycidyl esters across affected food categories
- New requirements for compound foods and foods intended for babies, infants and young children
- Important analytical testing considerations, including method selection, result interpretation, limits of quantification and measurement uncertainty
- Regulatory transition periods and key compliance deadlines
- Practical steps food businesses can take to review monitoring programs, supply chain controls and product compliance strategies
These insights are particularly valuable for food safety professionals, quality managers, regulatory affairs specialists, laboratory managers and technical teams seeking to understand the latest EU requirements and maintain compliance in a changing regulatory environment.
Download 'New EU requirements for 3-MCPD, 3-MCPDE and glycidyl esters in food'
For further information, please contact:
Jennifer Buckley
Senior Global Marketing Manager
Health & Nutrition
t: +1 973 461 1498
