INDUSTRIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINANTS IN FOODS (AGENDA ITEM 17) - COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT GUIDELINE LEVEL AND PROPOSED DRAFT MAXIMUM LEVELS FOR CADMIUM (AGENDA ITEM 17C)[64]

123. The 31^st Session of the CCFAC agreed to return the draft guideline level for cadmium in cereals, pulses and legumes to Step 6 and other maximum levels to Step 3 for circulation, comment and further consideration at its current meeting.[65] The Committee noted that cadmium was scheduled for evaluation at the 55^th JECFA meeting in June 2000.

124. In view of the forthcoming JECFA evaluation, the Committee agreed to return the draft guideline level for cadmium in cereals, pulses and legumes to Step 6 and other proposed draft maximum levels to Step 3 for circulation, comment and further consideration at its next meeting (see Appendix XIII).

125. The elaboration of a structured electronic system and a format for the collection of data was proposed. The representative of WHO offered to provide data on cadmium as well as information on the standardized GEMS Food Programme format for the collection of data to the Committee for information. The Committee stressed the importance of members submitting data and information on cadmium and other issues under its consideration in electronic form, which Denmark would compile in a support document with tables.