The Gulf Draft Technical Regulation for contaminants and toxins in food and feed, already notified (see previous post), was reviewed considering the comments received.
With respect to the former maximum levels (ML) of mycotoxins proposed, the ML for the category “Nuts with exception mentioned (whole commodity)” has been removed. In addition, the ML for the category “Foods, with the exception of foodstuffs listed in table (whole commodity)” has been added to the list (shown in bold).
With respect to the former maximum levels (ML) of mycotoxins proposed, the ML for the category “Nuts with exception mentioned (whole commodity)” has been removed. In addition, the ML for the category “Foods, with the exception of foodstuffs listed in table (whole commodity)” has been added to the list (shown in bold).
| Commodity/Product Name | Maximum level of aflatoxins (μg/kg) (B1+B2+G1+G2) |
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| RTE | FP | |
| Almonds (whole commodity after removal of shell) | 10 | 15 |
| Brazil nuts (whole commodity) | 10 | 15 |
| Hazelnuts (whole commodity after removal of shell) | 10 | 15 |
| Peanuts (unless specified, seed or kernels, after removal of shell or husk) | – | 15 |
| Pistachios (whole commodity after removal of shell) | 10 | 15 |
| Dried figs (whole commodity) | 10 | – |
| Foods, with the exception of foodstuffs listed in table (whole commodity) | 20 | |
| Dried fruit, other than dried figs (whole commodity) | 4 | 10 |
| Ochratoxin A (μg/kg) | ||
| Dried vine fruit | 10 | |
| Lead (mg/kg) | ||
| Cranberry (Whole commodity after removal of caps and stems) | 0.2 | |
RTE: Ready-to-eat means not intended to undergo an additional processing/treatment that has proven to reduce levels of aflatoxins before being used as ingredient in foodstuffs, otherwise processed or offered for human consumption.
FP: Destined for further processing means intended to undergo an additional processing/treatment that has proven to reduce levels of aflatoxins before being used as an ingredient in foodstuffs, otherwise processed or offered for human consumption. Processes that have proven to reduce levels of aflatoxins are shelling, blanching followed by color sorting, and sorting by specific gravity and color (damage). There is some evidence that roasting reduces aflatoxins in pistachios but for other nuts the evidence is still to be supplied.
For further information, please contact us at inc@nutfruit.org.
FP: Destined for further processing means intended to undergo an additional processing/treatment that has proven to reduce levels of aflatoxins before being used as an ingredient in foodstuffs, otherwise processed or offered for human consumption. Processes that have proven to reduce levels of aflatoxins are shelling, blanching followed by color sorting, and sorting by specific gravity and color (damage). There is some evidence that roasting reduces aflatoxins in pistachios but for other nuts the evidence is still to be supplied.
For further information, please contact us at inc@nutfruit.org.