date:Mar 10, 2014
of the estimates has been improved by using consumption and occurrence data that were not available in 2009 and a more detailed classification of foods.
There are no recommended maximum levels of arsenic in food at EU level, although some Member States have national guidelines.
Almost 98% of the samples of drinking water collected by EFSA contained amounts of arsenic that were below the limit established at EU level for natural mineral water and water intended for human consumption.
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