MS/Art8-2024/2024/D9/Cyprus/Mediterranean: Aegean-Levantine Sea

Member State report / Art8-2024 / 2024 / D9 / Cyprus / Mediterranean: Aegean-Levantine Sea

Report type	Member State report to Commission
MSFD Article	Art8
Report due	2024-10-15
GES Descriptor	D9 Contaminants in seafood
Member State	Cyprus
Region/subregion	Mediterranean: Aegean-Levantine Sea
Report date	2026-03-17 12:57:16

MAL-CY-AA-001

Simplified table

Regional assessment area
Component MRUs
GES component	D9	D9	D9	D9	D9	D9	D9	D9	D9	D9	D9	D9	D9	D9	D9	D9	D9	D9	D9	D9	D9	D9	D9	D9	D9	D9
Feature	Contaminants - in seafood	Contaminants - in seafood	Contaminants - in seafood	Contaminants - in seafood	Contaminants - in seafood	Contaminants - in seafood	Contaminants - in seafood	Contaminants - in seafood	Contaminants - in seafood	Contaminants - in seafood	Contaminants - in seafood	Contaminants - in seafood	Contaminants - in seafood	Contaminants - in seafood	Contaminants - in seafood	Contaminants - in seafood	Contaminants - in seafood	Contaminants - in seafood	Contaminants - in seafood	Contaminants - in seafood	Contaminants - in seafood	Contaminants - in seafood	Contaminants - in seafood	Contaminants - in seafood	Contaminants - in seafood	Contaminants - in seafood
Element		Cadmium and its compounds	Cadmium and its compounds	Cadmium and its compounds	Cadmium and its compounds	Cadmium and its compounds	Cadmium and its compounds	Dioxins and dioxin-like compounds (7 PCDDs + 10 PCDFs + 12 PCB-DLs)	Lead and its compounds	Lead and its compounds	Lead and its compounds	Lead and its compounds	Lead and its compounds	Lead and its compounds	Mercury and its compounds	Mercury and its compounds	Mercury and its compounds	Mercury and its compounds	Mercury and its compounds	Mercury and its compounds	Non-dioxin like PCB (sum of 6 PCB: 28, 52, 101, 138, 153 and 180)	PFOA	Perfluorohexane sulfonate (PFHxS)	Perfluorononanoate (PFNA)	Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) and its derivatives	Sum of dioxins (WHO-PCDD/F-PCB-TEQ)
Element extent
Trend element		Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown
Element 2		Xiphias gladius	Boops boops	Myliobatoidei	Parapenaeus longirostris	Spicara smaris	Thunnus spp.	Thunnus spp.	Boops boops	Myliobatoidei	Parapenaeus longirostris	Spicara smaris	Thunnus spp.	Xiphias gladius	Boops boops	Myliobatoidei	Parapenaeus longirostris	Spicara smaris	Thunnus spp.	Xiphias gladius	Thunnus spp.	Thunnus spp.	Thunnus spp.	Thunnus spp.	Thunnus spp.	Thunnus spp.
Element source		EU	EU	EU	EU	EU	EU	EU	EU	EU	EU	EU	EU	EU	EU	EU	EU	EU	EU	EU	EU	EU	EU	EU	EU	EU
Criterion	D9C1	D9C1	D9C1	D9C1	D9C1	D9C1	D9C1	D9C1	D9C1	D9C1	D9C1	D9C1	D9C1	D9C1	D9C1	D9C1	D9C1	D9C1	D9C1	D9C1	D9C1	D9C1	D9C1	D9C1	D9C1	D9C1
Parameter	CONC-B-Muscle	CONC-B-Muscle	CONC-B-Muscle	CONC-B-Muscle	CONC-B-Muscle	CONC-B-Muscle	CONC-B-Muscle	CONC-B-Muscle	CONC-B-Muscle	CONC-B-Muscle	CONC-B-Muscle	CONC-B-Muscle	CONC-B-Muscle	CONC-B-Muscle	CONC-B-Muscle	CONC-B-Muscle	CONC-B-Muscle	CONC-B-Muscle	CONC-B-Muscle	CONC-B-Muscle	CONC-B-Muscle	CONC-B-Muscle	CONC-B-Muscle	CONC-B-Muscle	CONC-B-Muscle	CONC-B-Muscle
Threshold value upper		0.25	0.05	0.05	0.05	0.05	0.1	6.5	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	1.0	1.0	75.0	0.2	0.2	0.5	2.0	3.5
Threshold value lower
Threshold value operator	<=	<=	<=	<=	<=	<=	<=	<=	<=	<=	<=	<=	<=	<=	<=	<=	<=	<=	<=	<=	<=	<=	<=	<=	<=	<=
Threshold qualitative
Threshold value source	Regulation on contaminants in foodstuffs (EC 1881/2006)	Regulation on contaminants in foodstuffs (EC 1881/2006)	Regulation on contaminants in foodstuffs (EC 1881/2006)	Regulation on contaminants in foodstuffs (EC 1881/2006)	Regulation on contaminants in foodstuffs (EC 1881/2006)	Regulation on contaminants in foodstuffs (EC 1881/2006)	Regulation on contaminants in foodstuffs (EC 1881/2006)	Regulation on contaminants in foodstuffs (EC 1881/2006)	Regulation on contaminants in foodstuffs (EC 1881/2006)	Regulation on contaminants in foodstuffs (EC 1881/2006)	Regulation on contaminants in foodstuffs (EC 1881/2006)	Regulation on contaminants in foodstuffs (EC 1881/2006)	Regulation on contaminants in foodstuffs (EC 1881/2006)	Regulation on contaminants in foodstuffs (EC 1881/2006)	Regulation on contaminants in foodstuffs (EC 1881/2006)	Regulation on contaminants in foodstuffs (EC 1881/2006)	Regulation on contaminants in foodstuffs (EC 1881/2006)	Regulation on contaminants in foodstuffs (EC 1881/2006)	Regulation on contaminants in foodstuffs (EC 1881/2006)	Regulation on contaminants in foodstuffs (EC 1881/2006)	Regulation on contaminants in foodstuffs (EC 1881/2006)	Regulation on contaminants in foodstuffs (EC 1881/2006)	Regulation on contaminants in foodstuffs (EC 1881/2006)	Regulation on contaminants in foodstuffs (EC 1881/2006)	Regulation on contaminants in foodstuffs (EC 1881/2006)	Regulation on contaminants in foodstuffs (EC 1881/2006)
Value achieved upper	0.044	0.013	0.016	0.0012	0.0012	0.026	0.04	1.98	0.044	0.043	0.009	0.014	0.0022	0.028	0.048	0.4	0.01	0.041	0.74	1.5	1.15	0.1	0.1	0.27	1.45	0.11
Value achieved lower		0.0033	0.0072	0.0012	0.0012	0.016	0.0025	0.19	0.007	0.0044	0.009	0.009	0.0022	0.0044	0.026	0.4	0.01	0.035	0.49	0.35	0.17	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.38	0.01
Value unit	milligram per kilogram of wet weight	milligram per kilogram of wet weight	milligram per kilogram of wet weight	milligram per kilogram of wet weight	milligram per kilogram of wet weight	milligram per kilogram of wet weight	milligram per kilogram of wet weight	picogram per gram of wet weight	milligram per kilogram of wet weight	milligram per kilogram of wet weight	milligram per kilogram of wet weight	milligram per kilogram of wet weight	milligram per kilogram of wet weight	milligram per kilogram of wet weight	milligram per kilogram of wet weight	milligram per kilogram of wet weight	milligram per kilogram of wet weight	milligram per kilogram of wet weight	milligram per kilogram of wet weight	milligram per kilogram of wet weight	ng/g ww	microgram per kilogram of wet weight	microgram per kilogram of wet weight	microgram per kilogram of wet weight	microgram per kilogram of wet weight	picogram per gram of wet weight
Proportion threshold value	90.0	90.0	90.0	90.0	90.0	90.0	90.0	90.0	90.0	90.0	90.0	90.0	90.0	90.0	90.0	90.0	90.0	90.0	90.0	90.0	90.0	90.0	90.0	90.0	90.0	90.0
Proportion value achieved	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	75.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0
Proportion threshold value unit	% of samples achieving threshold value	% of samples achieving threshold value	% of samples achieving threshold value	% of samples achieving threshold value	% of samples achieving threshold value	% of samples achieving threshold value	% of samples achieving threshold value	% of samples achieving threshold value	% of samples achieving threshold value	% of samples achieving threshold value	% of samples achieving threshold value	% of samples achieving threshold value	% of samples achieving threshold value	% of samples achieving threshold value	% of samples achieving threshold value	% of samples achieving threshold value	% of samples achieving threshold value	% of samples achieving threshold value	% of samples achieving threshold value	% of samples achieving threshold value	% of samples achieving threshold value	% of samples achieving threshold value	% of samples achieving threshold value	% of samples achieving threshold value	% of samples achieving threshold value	% of samples achieving threshold value
Trend parameter	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown
Parameter achieved	Not assessed	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Description parameter																				1/4 samples above threshold.
Related indicator	CY.9.1	CY.9.1	CY.9.1	CY.9.1	CY.9.1	CY.9.1	CY.9.1	CY.9.1	CY.9.1	CY.9.1	CY.9.1	CY.9.1	CY.9.1	CY.9.1	CY.9.1	CY.9.1	CY.9.1	CY.9.1	CY.9.1	CY.9.1	CY.9.1	CY.9.1	CY.9.1	CY.9.1	CY.9.1	CY.9.1
Criteria status	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Not good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good
Description criteria	See DescriptionOverallStatus of the OverallStatus sheet and MSFD Text Report for additional information	See DescriptionOverallStatus of the OverallStatus sheet and MSFD Text Report for additional information	See DescriptionOverallStatus of the OverallStatus sheet and MSFD Text Report for additional information	See DescriptionOverallStatus of the OverallStatus sheet and MSFD Text Report for additional information	See DescriptionOverallStatus of the OverallStatus sheet and MSFD Text Report for additional information	See DescriptionOverallStatus of the OverallStatus sheet and MSFD Text Report for additional information	See DescriptionOverallStatus of the OverallStatus sheet and MSFD Text Report for additional information	See DescriptionOverallStatus of the OverallStatus sheet and MSFD Text Report for additional information	See DescriptionOverallStatus of the OverallStatus sheet and MSFD Text Report for additional information	See DescriptionOverallStatus of the OverallStatus sheet and MSFD Text Report for additional information	See DescriptionOverallStatus of the OverallStatus sheet and MSFD Text Report for additional information	See DescriptionOverallStatus of the OverallStatus sheet and MSFD Text Report for additional information	See DescriptionOverallStatus of the OverallStatus sheet and MSFD Text Report for additional information	See DescriptionOverallStatus of the OverallStatus sheet and MSFD Text Report for additional information	See DescriptionOverallStatus of the OverallStatus sheet and MSFD Text Report for additional information	See DescriptionOverallStatus of the OverallStatus sheet and MSFD Text Report for additional information	See DescriptionOverallStatus of the OverallStatus sheet and MSFD Text Report for additional information	See DescriptionOverallStatus of the OverallStatus sheet and MSFD Text Report for additional information	See DescriptionOverallStatus of the OverallStatus sheet and MSFD Text Report for additional information	See DescriptionOverallStatus of the OverallStatus sheet and MSFD Text Report for additional information	See DescriptionOverallStatus of the OverallStatus sheet and MSFD Text Report for additional information	See DescriptionOverallStatus of the OverallStatus sheet and MSFD Text Report for additional information	See DescriptionOverallStatus of the OverallStatus sheet and MSFD Text Report for additional information	See DescriptionOverallStatus of the OverallStatus sheet and MSFD Text Report for additional information	See DescriptionOverallStatus of the OverallStatus sheet and MSFD Text Report for additional information	See DescriptionOverallStatus of the OverallStatus sheet and MSFD Text Report for additional information
Element status		Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Not good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good
Description element
Source assessment feature	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National	National
Reporting method feature	Type D	Type D	Type D	Type D	Type D	Type D	Type D	Type D	Type D	Type D	Type D	Type D	Type D	Type D	Type D	Type D	Type D	Type D	Type D	Type D	Type D	Type D	Type D	Type D	Type D	Type D
Trend feature	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown	Unknown
Integration rule type parameter	Not relevant	Not relevant	Not relevant	Not relevant	Not relevant	Not relevant	Not relevant	Not relevant	Not relevant	Not relevant	Not relevant	Not relevant	Not relevant	Not relevant	Not relevant	Not relevant	Not relevant	Not relevant	Not relevant	Not relevant	Not relevant	Not relevant	Not relevant	Not relevant	Not relevant	Not relevant
Integration rule description parameter
Integration rule type criteria	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other	Other
Integration rule description criteria	Τhe total GES is assessed, based on the Proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥90 % of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status.	Τhe total GES is assessed, based on the Proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥90 % of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status.	Τhe total GES is assessed, based on the Proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥90 % of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status.	Τhe total GES is assessed, based on the Proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥90 % of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status.	Τhe total GES is assessed, based on the Proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥90 % of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status.	Τhe total GES is assessed, based on the Proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥90 % of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status.	Τhe total GES is assessed, based on the Proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥90 % of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status.	Τhe total GES is assessed, based on the Proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥90 % of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status.	Τhe total GES is assessed, based on the Proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥90 % of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status.	Τhe total GES is assessed, based on the Proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥90 % of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status.	Τhe total GES is assessed, based on the Proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥90 % of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status.	Τhe total GES is assessed, based on the Proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥90 % of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status.	Τhe total GES is assessed, based on the Proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥90 % of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status.	Τhe total GES is assessed, based on the Proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥90 % of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status.	Τhe total GES is assessed, based on the Proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥90 % of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status.	Τhe total GES is assessed, based on the Proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥90 % of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status.	Τhe total GES is assessed, based on the Proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥90 % of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status.	Τhe total GES is assessed, based on the Proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥90 % of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status.	Τhe total GES is assessed, based on the Proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥90 % of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status.	Τhe total GES is assessed, based on the Proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥90 % of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status.	Τhe total GES is assessed, based on the Proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥90 % of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status.	Τhe total GES is assessed, based on the Proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥90 % of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status.	Τhe total GES is assessed, based on the Proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥90 % of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status.	Τhe total GES is assessed, based on the Proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥90 % of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status.	Τhe total GES is assessed, based on the Proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥90 % of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status.	Τhe total GES is assessed, based on the Proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥90 % of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status.
GES extent threshold	90.00	90.00	90.00	90.00	90.00	90.00	90.00	90.00	90.00	90.00	90.00	90.00	90.00	90.00	90.00	90.00	90.00	90.00	90.00	90.00	90.00	90.00	90.00	90.00	90.00	90.00
GES extent achieved	90.00	90.00	90.00	90.00	90.00	90.00	90.00	90.00	90.00	90.00	90.00	90.00	90.00	90.00	90.00	90.00	90.00	90.00	90.00	90.00	90.00	90.00	90.00	90.00	90.00	90.00
GES extent unit	Proportion of substances in good status	Proportion of substances in good status	Proportion of substances in good status	Proportion of substances in good status	Proportion of substances in good status	Proportion of substances in good status	Proportion of substances in good status	Proportion of substances in good status	Proportion of substances in good status	Proportion of substances in good status	Proportion of substances in good status	Proportion of substances in good status	Proportion of substances in good status	Proportion of substances in good status	Proportion of substances in good status	Proportion of substances in good status	Proportion of substances in good status	Proportion of substances in good status	Proportion of substances in good status	Proportion of substances in good status	Proportion of substances in good status	Proportion of substances in good status	Proportion of substances in good status	Proportion of substances in good status	Proportion of substances in good status	Proportion of substances in good status
GES achieved	GES achieved by 2024	GES achieved by 2024	GES achieved by 2024	GES achieved by 2024	GES achieved by 2024	GES achieved by 2024	GES achieved by 2024	GES achieved by 2024	GES achieved by 2024	GES achieved by 2024	GES achieved by 2024	GES achieved by 2024	GES achieved by 2024	GES achieved by 2024	GES achieved by 2024	GES achieved by 2024	GES achieved by 2024	GES achieved by 2024	GES achieved by 2024	GES achieved by 2024	GES achieved by 2024	GES achieved by 2024	GES achieved by 2024	GES achieved by 2024	GES achieved by 2024	GES achieved by 2024
Description overall status	The Republic of Cyprus (Ministry of Health and Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment) monitors the contaminants in seafood harvested in the sea of Cyprus, based on Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 and its amendments. Fish specimens are collected from the local market and directly from local fishermen. These specimens are analysed by the State General Laboratory of the Ministry of Health, which is accredited for this kind of analyses. The PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS analyses are performed in the National Centre of Scientific Research “Demokritos”, Athens, Greece. The contaminants measured according to the Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 are the following: • Lead, Cadmium and Mercury in tissues of Boops boops, Xiphias gladius, Thunnus spp., Spicara smaris, Parapenaeus longirostris and Myliobatoidei. • Sum of dioxins, Dioxins and dioxin-like compounds, Non-dioxin like PCBs, PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS in tissues of Thunnus spp. For the assessment of D9C1, the values of each sample, for each parameter, are compared to the maximum levels for certain contaminants in food, Annex I of the Regulation. Furthermore, a proportion threshold of ≥90% of samples achieving TV is applied. This means that more than 90% of samples analysed for one contaminant must be above the relevant threshold defined in the Regulation. Finally, the total GES is assessed, based on the proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥ 90% of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status. See MSFD CY-Text Report for additional information	The Republic of Cyprus (Ministry of Health and Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment) monitors the contaminants in seafood harvested in the sea of Cyprus, based on Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 and its amendments. Fish specimens are collected from the local market and directly from local fishermen. These specimens are analysed by the State General Laboratory of the Ministry of Health, which is accredited for this kind of analyses. The PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS analyses are performed in the National Centre of Scientific Research “Demokritos”, Athens, Greece. The contaminants measured according to the Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 are the following: • Lead, Cadmium and Mercury in tissues of Boops boops, Xiphias gladius, Thunnus spp., Spicara smaris, Parapenaeus longirostris and Myliobatoidei. • Sum of dioxins, Dioxins and dioxin-like compounds, Non-dioxin like PCBs, PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS in tissues of Thunnus spp. For the assessment of D9C1, the values of each sample, for each parameter, are compared to the maximum levels for certain contaminants in food, Annex I of the Regulation. Furthermore, a proportion threshold of ≥90% of samples achieving TV is applied. This means that more than 90% of samples analysed for one contaminant must be above the relevant threshold defined in the Regulation. Finally, the total GES is assessed, based on the proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥ 90% of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status. See MSFD CY-Text Report for additional information	The Republic of Cyprus (Ministry of Health and Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment) monitors the contaminants in seafood harvested in the sea of Cyprus, based on Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 and its amendments. Fish specimens are collected from the local market and directly from local fishermen. These specimens are analysed by the State General Laboratory of the Ministry of Health, which is accredited for this kind of analyses. The PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS analyses are performed in the National Centre of Scientific Research “Demokritos”, Athens, Greece. The contaminants measured according to the Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 are the following: • Lead, Cadmium and Mercury in tissues of Boops boops, Xiphias gladius, Thunnus spp., Spicara smaris, Parapenaeus longirostris and Myliobatoidei. • Sum of dioxins, Dioxins and dioxin-like compounds, Non-dioxin like PCBs, PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS in tissues of Thunnus spp. For the assessment of D9C1, the values of each sample, for each parameter, are compared to the maximum levels for certain contaminants in food, Annex I of the Regulation. Furthermore, a proportion threshold of ≥90% of samples achieving TV is applied. This means that more than 90% of samples analysed for one contaminant must be above the relevant threshold defined in the Regulation. Finally, the total GES is assessed, based on the proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥ 90% of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status. See MSFD CY-Text Report for additional information	The Republic of Cyprus (Ministry of Health and Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment) monitors the contaminants in seafood harvested in the sea of Cyprus, based on Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 and its amendments. Fish specimens are collected from the local market and directly from local fishermen. These specimens are analysed by the State General Laboratory of the Ministry of Health, which is accredited for this kind of analyses. The PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS analyses are performed in the National Centre of Scientific Research “Demokritos”, Athens, Greece. The contaminants measured according to the Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 are the following: • Lead, Cadmium and Mercury in tissues of Boops boops, Xiphias gladius, Thunnus spp., Spicara smaris, Parapenaeus longirostris and Myliobatoidei. • Sum of dioxins, Dioxins and dioxin-like compounds, Non-dioxin like PCBs, PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS in tissues of Thunnus spp. For the assessment of D9C1, the values of each sample, for each parameter, are compared to the maximum levels for certain contaminants in food, Annex I of the Regulation. Furthermore, a proportion threshold of ≥90% of samples achieving TV is applied. This means that more than 90% of samples analysed for one contaminant must be above the relevant threshold defined in the Regulation. Finally, the total GES is assessed, based on the proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥ 90% of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status. See MSFD CY-Text Report for additional information	The Republic of Cyprus (Ministry of Health and Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment) monitors the contaminants in seafood harvested in the sea of Cyprus, based on Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 and its amendments. Fish specimens are collected from the local market and directly from local fishermen. These specimens are analysed by the State General Laboratory of the Ministry of Health, which is accredited for this kind of analyses. The PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS analyses are performed in the National Centre of Scientific Research “Demokritos”, Athens, Greece. The contaminants measured according to the Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 are the following: • Lead, Cadmium and Mercury in tissues of Boops boops, Xiphias gladius, Thunnus spp., Spicara smaris, Parapenaeus longirostris and Myliobatoidei. • Sum of dioxins, Dioxins and dioxin-like compounds, Non-dioxin like PCBs, PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS in tissues of Thunnus spp. For the assessment of D9C1, the values of each sample, for each parameter, are compared to the maximum levels for certain contaminants in food, Annex I of the Regulation. Furthermore, a proportion threshold of ≥90% of samples achieving TV is applied. This means that more than 90% of samples analysed for one contaminant must be above the relevant threshold defined in the Regulation. Finally, the total GES is assessed, based on the proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥ 90% of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status. See MSFD CY-Text Report for additional information	The Republic of Cyprus (Ministry of Health and Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment) monitors the contaminants in seafood harvested in the sea of Cyprus, based on Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 and its amendments. Fish specimens are collected from the local market and directly from local fishermen. These specimens are analysed by the State General Laboratory of the Ministry of Health, which is accredited for this kind of analyses. The PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS analyses are performed in the National Centre of Scientific Research “Demokritos”, Athens, Greece. The contaminants measured according to the Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 are the following: • Lead, Cadmium and Mercury in tissues of Boops boops, Xiphias gladius, Thunnus spp., Spicara smaris, Parapenaeus longirostris and Myliobatoidei. • Sum of dioxins, Dioxins and dioxin-like compounds, Non-dioxin like PCBs, PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS in tissues of Thunnus spp. For the assessment of D9C1, the values of each sample, for each parameter, are compared to the maximum levels for certain contaminants in food, Annex I of the Regulation. Furthermore, a proportion threshold of ≥90% of samples achieving TV is applied. This means that more than 90% of samples analysed for one contaminant must be above the relevant threshold defined in the Regulation. Finally, the total GES is assessed, based on the proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥ 90% of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status. See MSFD CY-Text Report for additional information	The Republic of Cyprus (Ministry of Health and Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment) monitors the contaminants in seafood harvested in the sea of Cyprus, based on Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 and its amendments. Fish specimens are collected from the local market and directly from local fishermen. These specimens are analysed by the State General Laboratory of the Ministry of Health, which is accredited for this kind of analyses. The PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS analyses are performed in the National Centre of Scientific Research “Demokritos”, Athens, Greece. The contaminants measured according to the Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 are the following: • Lead, Cadmium and Mercury in tissues of Boops boops, Xiphias gladius, Thunnus spp., Spicara smaris, Parapenaeus longirostris and Myliobatoidei. • Sum of dioxins, Dioxins and dioxin-like compounds, Non-dioxin like PCBs, PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS in tissues of Thunnus spp. For the assessment of D9C1, the values of each sample, for each parameter, are compared to the maximum levels for certain contaminants in food, Annex I of the Regulation. Furthermore, a proportion threshold of ≥90% of samples achieving TV is applied. This means that more than 90% of samples analysed for one contaminant must be above the relevant threshold defined in the Regulation. Finally, the total GES is assessed, based on the proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥ 90% of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status. See MSFD CY-Text Report for additional information	The Republic of Cyprus (Ministry of Health and Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment) monitors the contaminants in seafood harvested in the sea of Cyprus, based on Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 and its amendments. Fish specimens are collected from the local market and directly from local fishermen. These specimens are analysed by the State General Laboratory of the Ministry of Health, which is accredited for this kind of analyses. The PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS analyses are performed in the National Centre of Scientific Research “Demokritos”, Athens, Greece. The contaminants measured according to the Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 are the following: • Lead, Cadmium and Mercury in tissues of Boops boops, Xiphias gladius, Thunnus spp., Spicara smaris, Parapenaeus longirostris and Myliobatoidei. • Sum of dioxins, Dioxins and dioxin-like compounds, Non-dioxin like PCBs, PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS in tissues of Thunnus spp. For the assessment of D9C1, the values of each sample, for each parameter, are compared to the maximum levels for certain contaminants in food, Annex I of the Regulation. Furthermore, a proportion threshold of ≥90% of samples achieving TV is applied. This means that more than 90% of samples analysed for one contaminant must be above the relevant threshold defined in the Regulation. Finally, the total GES is assessed, based on the proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥ 90% of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status. See MSFD CY-Text Report for additional information	The Republic of Cyprus (Ministry of Health and Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment) monitors the contaminants in seafood harvested in the sea of Cyprus, based on Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 and its amendments. Fish specimens are collected from the local market and directly from local fishermen. These specimens are analysed by the State General Laboratory of the Ministry of Health, which is accredited for this kind of analyses. The PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS analyses are performed in the National Centre of Scientific Research “Demokritos”, Athens, Greece. The contaminants measured according to the Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 are the following: • Lead, Cadmium and Mercury in tissues of Boops boops, Xiphias gladius, Thunnus spp., Spicara smaris, Parapenaeus longirostris and Myliobatoidei. • Sum of dioxins, Dioxins and dioxin-like compounds, Non-dioxin like PCBs, PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS in tissues of Thunnus spp. For the assessment of D9C1, the values of each sample, for each parameter, are compared to the maximum levels for certain contaminants in food, Annex I of the Regulation. Furthermore, a proportion threshold of ≥90% of samples achieving TV is applied. This means that more than 90% of samples analysed for one contaminant must be above the relevant threshold defined in the Regulation. Finally, the total GES is assessed, based on the proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥ 90% of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status. See MSFD CY-Text Report for additional information	The Republic of Cyprus (Ministry of Health and Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment) monitors the contaminants in seafood harvested in the sea of Cyprus, based on Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 and its amendments. Fish specimens are collected from the local market and directly from local fishermen. These specimens are analysed by the State General Laboratory of the Ministry of Health, which is accredited for this kind of analyses. The PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS analyses are performed in the National Centre of Scientific Research “Demokritos”, Athens, Greece. The contaminants measured according to the Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 are the following: • Lead, Cadmium and Mercury in tissues of Boops boops, Xiphias gladius, Thunnus spp., Spicara smaris, Parapenaeus longirostris and Myliobatoidei. • Sum of dioxins, Dioxins and dioxin-like compounds, Non-dioxin like PCBs, PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS in tissues of Thunnus spp. For the assessment of D9C1, the values of each sample, for each parameter, are compared to the maximum levels for certain contaminants in food, Annex I of the Regulation. Furthermore, a proportion threshold of ≥90% of samples achieving TV is applied. This means that more than 90% of samples analysed for one contaminant must be above the relevant threshold defined in the Regulation. Finally, the total GES is assessed, based on the proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥ 90% of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status. See MSFD CY-Text Report for additional information	The Republic of Cyprus (Ministry of Health and Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment) monitors the contaminants in seafood harvested in the sea of Cyprus, based on Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 and its amendments. Fish specimens are collected from the local market and directly from local fishermen. These specimens are analysed by the State General Laboratory of the Ministry of Health, which is accredited for this kind of analyses. The PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS analyses are performed in the National Centre of Scientific Research “Demokritos”, Athens, Greece. The contaminants measured according to the Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 are the following: • Lead, Cadmium and Mercury in tissues of Boops boops, Xiphias gladius, Thunnus spp., Spicara smaris, Parapenaeus longirostris and Myliobatoidei. • Sum of dioxins, Dioxins and dioxin-like compounds, Non-dioxin like PCBs, PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS in tissues of Thunnus spp. For the assessment of D9C1, the values of each sample, for each parameter, are compared to the maximum levels for certain contaminants in food, Annex I of the Regulation. Furthermore, a proportion threshold of ≥90% of samples achieving TV is applied. This means that more than 90% of samples analysed for one contaminant must be above the relevant threshold defined in the Regulation. Finally, the total GES is assessed, based on the proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥ 90% of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status. See MSFD CY-Text Report for additional information	The Republic of Cyprus (Ministry of Health and Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment) monitors the contaminants in seafood harvested in the sea of Cyprus, based on Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 and its amendments. Fish specimens are collected from the local market and directly from local fishermen. These specimens are analysed by the State General Laboratory of the Ministry of Health, which is accredited for this kind of analyses. The PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS analyses are performed in the National Centre of Scientific Research “Demokritos”, Athens, Greece. The contaminants measured according to the Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 are the following: • Lead, Cadmium and Mercury in tissues of Boops boops, Xiphias gladius, Thunnus spp., Spicara smaris, Parapenaeus longirostris and Myliobatoidei. • Sum of dioxins, Dioxins and dioxin-like compounds, Non-dioxin like PCBs, PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS in tissues of Thunnus spp. For the assessment of D9C1, the values of each sample, for each parameter, are compared to the maximum levels for certain contaminants in food, Annex I of the Regulation. Furthermore, a proportion threshold of ≥90% of samples achieving TV is applied. This means that more than 90% of samples analysed for one contaminant must be above the relevant threshold defined in the Regulation. Finally, the total GES is assessed, based on the proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥ 90% of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status. See MSFD CY-Text Report for additional information	The Republic of Cyprus (Ministry of Health and Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment) monitors the contaminants in seafood harvested in the sea of Cyprus, based on Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 and its amendments. Fish specimens are collected from the local market and directly from local fishermen. These specimens are analysed by the State General Laboratory of the Ministry of Health, which is accredited for this kind of analyses. The PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS analyses are performed in the National Centre of Scientific Research “Demokritos”, Athens, Greece. The contaminants measured according to the Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 are the following: • Lead, Cadmium and Mercury in tissues of Boops boops, Xiphias gladius, Thunnus spp., Spicara smaris, Parapenaeus longirostris and Myliobatoidei. • Sum of dioxins, Dioxins and dioxin-like compounds, Non-dioxin like PCBs, PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS in tissues of Thunnus spp. For the assessment of D9C1, the values of each sample, for each parameter, are compared to the maximum levels for certain contaminants in food, Annex I of the Regulation. Furthermore, a proportion threshold of ≥90% of samples achieving TV is applied. This means that more than 90% of samples analysed for one contaminant must be above the relevant threshold defined in the Regulation. Finally, the total GES is assessed, based on the proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥ 90% of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status. See MSFD CY-Text Report for additional information	The Republic of Cyprus (Ministry of Health and Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment) monitors the contaminants in seafood harvested in the sea of Cyprus, based on Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 and its amendments. Fish specimens are collected from the local market and directly from local fishermen. These specimens are analysed by the State General Laboratory of the Ministry of Health, which is accredited for this kind of analyses. The PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS analyses are performed in the National Centre of Scientific Research “Demokritos”, Athens, Greece. The contaminants measured according to the Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 are the following: • Lead, Cadmium and Mercury in tissues of Boops boops, Xiphias gladius, Thunnus spp., Spicara smaris, Parapenaeus longirostris and Myliobatoidei. • Sum of dioxins, Dioxins and dioxin-like compounds, Non-dioxin like PCBs, PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS in tissues of Thunnus spp. For the assessment of D9C1, the values of each sample, for each parameter, are compared to the maximum levels for certain contaminants in food, Annex I of the Regulation. Furthermore, a proportion threshold of ≥90% of samples achieving TV is applied. This means that more than 90% of samples analysed for one contaminant must be above the relevant threshold defined in the Regulation. Finally, the total GES is assessed, based on the proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥ 90% of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status. See MSFD CY-Text Report for additional information	The Republic of Cyprus (Ministry of Health and Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment) monitors the contaminants in seafood harvested in the sea of Cyprus, based on Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 and its amendments. Fish specimens are collected from the local market and directly from local fishermen. These specimens are analysed by the State General Laboratory of the Ministry of Health, which is accredited for this kind of analyses. The PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS analyses are performed in the National Centre of Scientific Research “Demokritos”, Athens, Greece. The contaminants measured according to the Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 are the following: • Lead, Cadmium and Mercury in tissues of Boops boops, Xiphias gladius, Thunnus spp., Spicara smaris, Parapenaeus longirostris and Myliobatoidei. • Sum of dioxins, Dioxins and dioxin-like compounds, Non-dioxin like PCBs, PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS in tissues of Thunnus spp. For the assessment of D9C1, the values of each sample, for each parameter, are compared to the maximum levels for certain contaminants in food, Annex I of the Regulation. Furthermore, a proportion threshold of ≥90% of samples achieving TV is applied. This means that more than 90% of samples analysed for one contaminant must be above the relevant threshold defined in the Regulation. Finally, the total GES is assessed, based on the proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥ 90% of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status. See MSFD CY-Text Report for additional information	The Republic of Cyprus (Ministry of Health and Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment) monitors the contaminants in seafood harvested in the sea of Cyprus, based on Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 and its amendments. Fish specimens are collected from the local market and directly from local fishermen. These specimens are analysed by the State General Laboratory of the Ministry of Health, which is accredited for this kind of analyses. The PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS analyses are performed in the National Centre of Scientific Research “Demokritos”, Athens, Greece. The contaminants measured according to the Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 are the following: • Lead, Cadmium and Mercury in tissues of Boops boops, Xiphias gladius, Thunnus spp., Spicara smaris, Parapenaeus longirostris and Myliobatoidei. • Sum of dioxins, Dioxins and dioxin-like compounds, Non-dioxin like PCBs, PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS in tissues of Thunnus spp. For the assessment of D9C1, the values of each sample, for each parameter, are compared to the maximum levels for certain contaminants in food, Annex I of the Regulation. Furthermore, a proportion threshold of ≥90% of samples achieving TV is applied. This means that more than 90% of samples analysed for one contaminant must be above the relevant threshold defined in the Regulation. Finally, the total GES is assessed, based on the proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥ 90% of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status. See MSFD CY-Text Report for additional information	The Republic of Cyprus (Ministry of Health and Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment) monitors the contaminants in seafood harvested in the sea of Cyprus, based on Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 and its amendments. Fish specimens are collected from the local market and directly from local fishermen. These specimens are analysed by the State General Laboratory of the Ministry of Health, which is accredited for this kind of analyses. The PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS analyses are performed in the National Centre of Scientific Research “Demokritos”, Athens, Greece. The contaminants measured according to the Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 are the following: • Lead, Cadmium and Mercury in tissues of Boops boops, Xiphias gladius, Thunnus spp., Spicara smaris, Parapenaeus longirostris and Myliobatoidei. • Sum of dioxins, Dioxins and dioxin-like compounds, Non-dioxin like PCBs, PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS in tissues of Thunnus spp. For the assessment of D9C1, the values of each sample, for each parameter, are compared to the maximum levels for certain contaminants in food, Annex I of the Regulation. Furthermore, a proportion threshold of ≥90% of samples achieving TV is applied. This means that more than 90% of samples analysed for one contaminant must be above the relevant threshold defined in the Regulation. Finally, the total GES is assessed, based on the proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥ 90% of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status. See MSFD CY-Text Report for additional information	The Republic of Cyprus (Ministry of Health and Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment) monitors the contaminants in seafood harvested in the sea of Cyprus, based on Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 and its amendments. Fish specimens are collected from the local market and directly from local fishermen. These specimens are analysed by the State General Laboratory of the Ministry of Health, which is accredited for this kind of analyses. The PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS analyses are performed in the National Centre of Scientific Research “Demokritos”, Athens, Greece. The contaminants measured according to the Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 are the following: • Lead, Cadmium and Mercury in tissues of Boops boops, Xiphias gladius, Thunnus spp., Spicara smaris, Parapenaeus longirostris and Myliobatoidei. • Sum of dioxins, Dioxins and dioxin-like compounds, Non-dioxin like PCBs, PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS in tissues of Thunnus spp. For the assessment of D9C1, the values of each sample, for each parameter, are compared to the maximum levels for certain contaminants in food, Annex I of the Regulation. Furthermore, a proportion threshold of ≥90% of samples achieving TV is applied. This means that more than 90% of samples analysed for one contaminant must be above the relevant threshold defined in the Regulation. Finally, the total GES is assessed, based on the proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥ 90% of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status. See MSFD CY-Text Report for additional information	The Republic of Cyprus (Ministry of Health and Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment) monitors the contaminants in seafood harvested in the sea of Cyprus, based on Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 and its amendments. Fish specimens are collected from the local market and directly from local fishermen. These specimens are analysed by the State General Laboratory of the Ministry of Health, which is accredited for this kind of analyses. The PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS analyses are performed in the National Centre of Scientific Research “Demokritos”, Athens, Greece. The contaminants measured according to the Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 are the following: • Lead, Cadmium and Mercury in tissues of Boops boops, Xiphias gladius, Thunnus spp., Spicara smaris, Parapenaeus longirostris and Myliobatoidei. • Sum of dioxins, Dioxins and dioxin-like compounds, Non-dioxin like PCBs, PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS in tissues of Thunnus spp. For the assessment of D9C1, the values of each sample, for each parameter, are compared to the maximum levels for certain contaminants in food, Annex I of the Regulation. Furthermore, a proportion threshold of ≥90% of samples achieving TV is applied. This means that more than 90% of samples analysed for one contaminant must be above the relevant threshold defined in the Regulation. Finally, the total GES is assessed, based on the proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥ 90% of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status. See MSFD CY-Text Report for additional information	The Republic of Cyprus (Ministry of Health and Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment) monitors the contaminants in seafood harvested in the sea of Cyprus, based on Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 and its amendments. Fish specimens are collected from the local market and directly from local fishermen. These specimens are analysed by the State General Laboratory of the Ministry of Health, which is accredited for this kind of analyses. The PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS analyses are performed in the National Centre of Scientific Research “Demokritos”, Athens, Greece. The contaminants measured according to the Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 are the following: • Lead, Cadmium and Mercury in tissues of Boops boops, Xiphias gladius, Thunnus spp., Spicara smaris, Parapenaeus longirostris and Myliobatoidei. • Sum of dioxins, Dioxins and dioxin-like compounds, Non-dioxin like PCBs, PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS in tissues of Thunnus spp. For the assessment of D9C1, the values of each sample, for each parameter, are compared to the maximum levels for certain contaminants in food, Annex I of the Regulation. Furthermore, a proportion threshold of ≥90% of samples achieving TV is applied. This means that more than 90% of samples analysed for one contaminant must be above the relevant threshold defined in the Regulation. Finally, the total GES is assessed, based on the proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥ 90% of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status. See MSFD CY-Text Report for additional information	The Republic of Cyprus (Ministry of Health and Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment) monitors the contaminants in seafood harvested in the sea of Cyprus, based on Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 and its amendments. Fish specimens are collected from the local market and directly from local fishermen. These specimens are analysed by the State General Laboratory of the Ministry of Health, which is accredited for this kind of analyses. The PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS analyses are performed in the National Centre of Scientific Research “Demokritos”, Athens, Greece. The contaminants measured according to the Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 are the following: • Lead, Cadmium and Mercury in tissues of Boops boops, Xiphias gladius, Thunnus spp., Spicara smaris, Parapenaeus longirostris and Myliobatoidei. • Sum of dioxins, Dioxins and dioxin-like compounds, Non-dioxin like PCBs, PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS in tissues of Thunnus spp. For the assessment of D9C1, the values of each sample, for each parameter, are compared to the maximum levels for certain contaminants in food, Annex I of the Regulation. Furthermore, a proportion threshold of ≥90% of samples achieving TV is applied. This means that more than 90% of samples analysed for one contaminant must be above the relevant threshold defined in the Regulation. Finally, the total GES is assessed, based on the proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥ 90% of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status. See MSFD CY-Text Report for additional information	The Republic of Cyprus (Ministry of Health and Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment) monitors the contaminants in seafood harvested in the sea of Cyprus, based on Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 and its amendments. Fish specimens are collected from the local market and directly from local fishermen. These specimens are analysed by the State General Laboratory of the Ministry of Health, which is accredited for this kind of analyses. The PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS analyses are performed in the National Centre of Scientific Research “Demokritos”, Athens, Greece. The contaminants measured according to the Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 are the following: • Lead, Cadmium and Mercury in tissues of Boops boops, Xiphias gladius, Thunnus spp., Spicara smaris, Parapenaeus longirostris and Myliobatoidei. • Sum of dioxins, Dioxins and dioxin-like compounds, Non-dioxin like PCBs, PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS in tissues of Thunnus spp. For the assessment of D9C1, the values of each sample, for each parameter, are compared to the maximum levels for certain contaminants in food, Annex I of the Regulation. Furthermore, a proportion threshold of ≥90% of samples achieving TV is applied. This means that more than 90% of samples analysed for one contaminant must be above the relevant threshold defined in the Regulation. Finally, the total GES is assessed, based on the proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥ 90% of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status. See MSFD CY-Text Report for additional information	The Republic of Cyprus (Ministry of Health and Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment) monitors the contaminants in seafood harvested in the sea of Cyprus, based on Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 and its amendments. Fish specimens are collected from the local market and directly from local fishermen. These specimens are analysed by the State General Laboratory of the Ministry of Health, which is accredited for this kind of analyses. The PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS analyses are performed in the National Centre of Scientific Research “Demokritos”, Athens, Greece. The contaminants measured according to the Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 are the following: • Lead, Cadmium and Mercury in tissues of Boops boops, Xiphias gladius, Thunnus spp., Spicara smaris, Parapenaeus longirostris and Myliobatoidei. • Sum of dioxins, Dioxins and dioxin-like compounds, Non-dioxin like PCBs, PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS in tissues of Thunnus spp. For the assessment of D9C1, the values of each sample, for each parameter, are compared to the maximum levels for certain contaminants in food, Annex I of the Regulation. Furthermore, a proportion threshold of ≥90% of samples achieving TV is applied. This means that more than 90% of samples analysed for one contaminant must be above the relevant threshold defined in the Regulation. Finally, the total GES is assessed, based on the proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥ 90% of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status. See MSFD CY-Text Report for additional information	The Republic of Cyprus (Ministry of Health and Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment) monitors the contaminants in seafood harvested in the sea of Cyprus, based on Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 and its amendments. Fish specimens are collected from the local market and directly from local fishermen. These specimens are analysed by the State General Laboratory of the Ministry of Health, which is accredited for this kind of analyses. The PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS analyses are performed in the National Centre of Scientific Research “Demokritos”, Athens, Greece. The contaminants measured according to the Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 are the following: • Lead, Cadmium and Mercury in tissues of Boops boops, Xiphias gladius, Thunnus spp., Spicara smaris, Parapenaeus longirostris and Myliobatoidei. • Sum of dioxins, Dioxins and dioxin-like compounds, Non-dioxin like PCBs, PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS in tissues of Thunnus spp. For the assessment of D9C1, the values of each sample, for each parameter, are compared to the maximum levels for certain contaminants in food, Annex I of the Regulation. Furthermore, a proportion threshold of ≥90% of samples achieving TV is applied. This means that more than 90% of samples analysed for one contaminant must be above the relevant threshold defined in the Regulation. Finally, the total GES is assessed, based on the proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥ 90% of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status. See MSFD CY-Text Report for additional information	The Republic of Cyprus (Ministry of Health and Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment) monitors the contaminants in seafood harvested in the sea of Cyprus, based on Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 and its amendments. Fish specimens are collected from the local market and directly from local fishermen. These specimens are analysed by the State General Laboratory of the Ministry of Health, which is accredited for this kind of analyses. The PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS analyses are performed in the National Centre of Scientific Research “Demokritos”, Athens, Greece. The contaminants measured according to the Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 are the following: • Lead, Cadmium and Mercury in tissues of Boops boops, Xiphias gladius, Thunnus spp., Spicara smaris, Parapenaeus longirostris and Myliobatoidei. • Sum of dioxins, Dioxins and dioxin-like compounds, Non-dioxin like PCBs, PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS in tissues of Thunnus spp. For the assessment of D9C1, the values of each sample, for each parameter, are compared to the maximum levels for certain contaminants in food, Annex I of the Regulation. Furthermore, a proportion threshold of ≥90% of samples achieving TV is applied. This means that more than 90% of samples analysed for one contaminant must be above the relevant threshold defined in the Regulation. Finally, the total GES is assessed, based on the proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥ 90% of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status. See MSFD CY-Text Report for additional information	The Republic of Cyprus (Ministry of Health and Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment) monitors the contaminants in seafood harvested in the sea of Cyprus, based on Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 and its amendments. Fish specimens are collected from the local market and directly from local fishermen. These specimens are analysed by the State General Laboratory of the Ministry of Health, which is accredited for this kind of analyses. The PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS analyses are performed in the National Centre of Scientific Research “Demokritos”, Athens, Greece. The contaminants measured according to the Regulation (EC) No 1881/2006 are the following: • Lead, Cadmium and Mercury in tissues of Boops boops, Xiphias gladius, Thunnus spp., Spicara smaris, Parapenaeus longirostris and Myliobatoidei. • Sum of dioxins, Dioxins and dioxin-like compounds, Non-dioxin like PCBs, PFOS, PFOA, PFNA and PFHxS in tissues of Thunnus spp. For the assessment of D9C1, the values of each sample, for each parameter, are compared to the maximum levels for certain contaminants in food, Annex I of the Regulation. Furthermore, a proportion threshold of ≥90% of samples achieving TV is applied. This means that more than 90% of samples analysed for one contaminant must be above the relevant threshold defined in the Regulation. Finally, the total GES is assessed, based on the proportion (%) of substances in Good Status. The threshold set in this case is “≥ 90% of substances to be in good status in order to achieve GES”. This means that more than 90% of substances assessed must be in Good Status. See MSFD CY-Text Report for additional information
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Related pressures	Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events	Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events	Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events	Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events	Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events	Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events	Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events	Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events	Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events	Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events	Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events	Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events	Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events	Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events	Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events	Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events	Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events	Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events	Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events	Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events	Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events	Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events	Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events	Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events	Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events	Input of other substances (e.g. synthetic substances, non-synthetic substances, radionuclides) - diffuse sources, point sources, atmospheric deposition, acute events
Related targets	CY-T005 CY-T007 CY-T009 CY-T011	CY-T005 CY-T007 CY-T009 CY-T011	CY-T005 CY-T007 CY-T009 CY-T011	CY-T005 CY-T007 CY-T009 CY-T011	CY-T005 CY-T007 CY-T009 CY-T011	CY-T005 CY-T007 CY-T009 CY-T011	CY-T005 CY-T007 CY-T009 CY-T011	CY-T005 CY-T007 CY-T009 CY-T011	CY-T005 CY-T007 CY-T009 CY-T011	CY-T005 CY-T007 CY-T009 CY-T011	CY-T005 CY-T007 CY-T009 CY-T011	CY-T005 CY-T007 CY-T009 CY-T011	CY-T005 CY-T007 CY-T009 CY-T011	CY-T005 CY-T007 CY-T009 CY-T011	CY-T005 CY-T007 CY-T009 CY-T011	CY-T005 CY-T007 CY-T009 CY-T011	CY-T005 CY-T007 CY-T009 CY-T011	CY-T005 CY-T007 CY-T009 CY-T011	CY-T005 CY-T007 CY-T009 CY-T011	CY-T005 CY-T007 CY-T009 CY-T011	CY-T005 CY-T007 CY-T009 CY-T011	CY-T005 CY-T007 CY-T009 CY-T011	CY-T005 CY-T007 CY-T009 CY-T011	CY-T005 CY-T007 CY-T009 CY-T011	CY-T005 CY-T007 CY-T009 CY-T011	CY-T005 CY-T007 CY-T009 CY-T011
Test TV	NA	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Test results	Correct	Correct	Correct	Correct	Correct	Correct	Correct	Correct	Correct	Correct	Correct	Correct	Correct	Correct	Correct	Correct	Correct	Correct	Correct	Correct	Correct	Correct	Correct	Correct	Correct	Correct