Table 1.
Maximum levels of mycotoxins recommended by the Codex Alimentarius Commission [3].
| Mycotoxins | Commodity/Product | Maximum Level (µg/kg) | Adoption Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1, G2) |
Peanuts for further processing | 15 | 1999 |
| Almonds for further processing | 15 | 2008 | |
| Almonds “ready to eat” | 10 | ||
| Hazelnuts for further processing | 15 | ||
| Hazelnuts “ready to eat” | 10 | ||
| Pistachios for further processing | 15 | ||
| Pistachios “ready to eat” | 10 | ||
| Brazil nuts for further processing | 15 | 2010 | |
| Brazil nuts “ready to eat” | 10 | ||
| Dried figs | 10 | 2012 | |
| Aflatoxin M1 | Milk | 0.5 | 2001 |
| Patulin | Apple juice | 50 | 2003 |
| Ochratoxin A | Raw wheat | 5 | 2008 |
| Barley | 5 | ||
| Rye | 5 | ||
| Deoxynivalenol | Cereal-based foods for infants and young children (dry matter basis) | 200 | 2015 |
| Flour, meal, semolina and flakes derived from wheat, maize or barley | 1000 | ||
| Cereal grains (wheat, maize and barley) destined for further processing | 2000 | ||
| Fumonisins B1, B2 | Raw maize | 4000 | 2014 |
| Maize flour, maize meal | 2000 |