As for nuts and dried fruits, the following maximum levels (ppb) are established:
 

Aflatoxins B1 B1+B2+G1+G2 B1 B1+B2+G1+G2
for further processing ready-to-eat
Peanuts (except for peanuts and other oil seeds used in the production of refined vegetable oil) 8.0 15.0 5.0 10.0
Almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels 12.0 15.0 8.0 10.0
Hazelnut and Brazil nut (except nuts used in the production of refined vegetable oil) 8.0 15.0 5.0 10.0
Other nuts (Except those already specified) 8.0 15.0 8.0 10.0
Dried figs     8.0 10.0
Ochratoxin A OTA
Dried grapes 10.0

 
The deadline for comments is November 15, 2017.
 
For further information, please contact us at inc@nutfruit.org.
 

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