Are you prepared for the new EU requirements for 3-MCPD, 3-MCPDE and glycidyl esters?
Regulation (EU) 2026/1825 amends Regulation (EU) 2023/915, introducing revised maximum levels for 3-monochloropropanediol (3-MCPD), 3-MCPD fatty acid esters (3-MCPDE) and glycidyl fatty acid esters (GE) across a range of food products. The changes extend to new food categories, including compound foods and baby food, and introduce additional analytical considerations that affect compliance across the food supply chain.
In our white paper, we explain the key amendments, the food categories affected and the practical implications for manufacturers, importers and retailers. We also examine the analytical testing considerations relevant to demonstrating compliance with the revised limits.
Inside the white paper
- The key regulatory changes explained
Learn how Regulation (EU) 2026/1825 revises maximum levels for 3-MCPD, 3-MCPDE and GE, and what the amendments mean for affected food categories.
- New maximum levels and compliance requirementsReview the updated limits across vegetable oils and fats, baby food, processed cereal-based food and compound foods, together with their effective dates.
- Compound foods, baby foods and infant products
Understand how the revised requirements apply to compound foods and to products intended for babies, infants and young children.
- Analytical testing and method selectionExplore the testing considerations relevant to determining 3-MCPD, 3-MCPDE and GE, including method selection and limit of quantification.