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ANNEX  
to the  
Commission Regulation  
amending Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 as regards maximum levels of delta -9-
tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9 -THC) in hemp seeds and products derived therefrom   EN 1  EN  
ANNEX  
In Section 8 of the Annex to Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 , the following entry 8. 6 is added : 
 
‘Foodstuffs (1) Maximum level (m g/kg)   
8.6. Delta -9-tetrahydrocannabinol ( Δ9-THC) equivalents (*)  
8.6.1.  Hemp seeds  3.0 
8.6.2.  Ground hemp seeds, (partially) defatted hemp seed and 
other hemp seed derived /processed  products (**) with the 
exception of the products referred to in 8.6.3.  3.0 
8.6.3.  Hemp seed oil  7.5 
 
(*) the maximum level refers to the sum of delta -9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) 
and delta -9-tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (Δ9-THCA) , expressed as Δ9-THC .  A factor 
of 0.877 is applied to the level of Δ9-THCA and the maximum level refers to the sum 
of Δ9-THC + 0.877 x Δ9-THCA  (in case of a separate determination and quantification 
of Δ9-THC and Δ9-THCA) .   
(**) hemp seed derived /processed  products are products derived /processed  exclusively  
from hemp seeds.’  