The maximum level applies to unprocessed cereals placed on the market for first-stage processing. ‘First-stage processing’ shall mean
any physical or thermal treatment, other than drying, of or on the grain. Cleaning, sorting and drying procedures are not considered
to be ‘first-stage processing’ insofar no physical action is exerted on the grain kernel itself and the whole grain remains intact after
cleaning and sorting. In integrated production and processing systems, the maximum level applies to the unprocessed cereals in case
they are intended for first-stage processing.