Member State report / Art9 / 2012 / D9 / Malta / Mediterranean: Ionian Sea & Central Mediterranean Sea
Report type | Member State report to Commission |
MSFD Article | Art. 9 Determination of GES (and Art. 17 updates) |
Report due | 2012-10-15 |
GES Descriptor | D9 Contaminants in seafood |
Member State | Malta |
Region/subregion | Mediterranean: Ionian Sea & Central Mediterranean Sea |
Reported by | Malta Environment and Planning Authority |
Report date | - |
Report access | MSFD9GES_20131105_121546.xml |
GES component |
D9
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9.1 Levels, number and frequency of contaminants |
9.1.1 Levels of contaminants in seafood |
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Method used |
MIC-MT-MS: The Good Environmental Status identified for each descriptor constitutes a qualitative description of the desired status. For some descriptors, more than one statement is being proposed, to reflect the MSFD criteria and indicators. Reference to existing environmental thresholds/limits was made in relation to Descriptor 8 (contaminants) and Descriptor 9 (contaminants in fish and seafood), however no quantitative GES is being put forward for the first reporting cycle. |
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Feature |
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Criterion/indicator |
D9 |
9.1 |
9.1.1 |
GES description |
Contaminants in fish and other seafood for human consumption do not exceed levels established by Community legislation or other relevant standards. |
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Threshold values |
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Threshold value unit |
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Proportion of area to achieve threshold value |
Geographical Sub Area 15 (GFCM) |
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Reference point type |
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Baseline |
2010-2012 data collected in line with EC Regulation 1881 of 2006 |
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Assessment method |
Concentration levels of contaminants in selected biota as per EC Regulation 1881 of 2006 |
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Development status |
Fully operational since 2012
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