Article 3

Council Directive 90/642/EEC of 27 November 1990 on the fixing of maximum levels for pesticide residues in and on certain products of plant origin, including fruit and vegetables · European Union

1. The products or, as the case may be, the parts of products referred to in Article 1 shall not contain, from the time they are put into circulation, pesticide residue levels higher than those specified in the list referred to in Article 1. In the case of dried products for which maximum levels are not fixed, the maximum level applicable shall be that laid down in the list referred to in Article 1, taking into account the residue concentration caused by the drying process. 2. Member States shall ensure, at least by check sampling, compliance with the maximum levels referred to in paragraph 1. The necessary inspections shall be carried out in accordance with Directive 89/397/EEC and in particular Article 4 thereof.

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-11-13 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.