China: Mycotoxins

The draft modifies the maximum levels of some mycotoxins in foods. As for nuts and dried fruits, the maximum levels (ML) of mycotoxins are proposed as follows:

Aflatoxin B1
Foodstuff	ML (µ/kg)
Peanuts	20
Ready-to-eat raw nuts and seeds (except peanuts)	5.0
Cooked nuts and seeds (except peanuts)	5.0
Cooked peanuts	20
Nuts and Seed Products Containing Peanut Raw Materials	20

(the table contains an unofficial translation of the draft)

The deadline for comments is August 2, 2019.

For further information, please contact us at inc@nutfruit.org.

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