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Permitted levels for lipophilic marine toxins.
| Country or Continent | OA, DTXs (µg/kg) | PTXs (µg/kg) | AZAs (µg/kg) | YTXs (µg/kg) | MBA (MU/kg) | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU | 160 WF | Included in OA | 160 | 1000 | [12] | |
| United States | 200 | NR | NR | NR | [60] | |
| Canada | 1000 DG | NR | NR | NR | [115] | |
| Japan | 50 (~200 µg/kg OA-eq) | 114] | ||||
| Australia and New Zealand | 200 WF | NR | NR | NR | [116] |
WF = Whole shellfish flesh, DG = digestive glands, NR = not regulated, MU = mouse unit.
