Table 4.

Maximum levels of ochratoxin A in spices and licorice under EU legislation (Regulation No 1881/2006, as in force).

Foodstuff	OTA (µg/kg)	Reference
Piper spp. (fruits thereof, including white and black pepper) Myristica fragrans (nutmeg) Zingiber officinale (ginger) Curcuma longa (turmeric)	15	[96]
Capsicum spp. (dried fruits thereof, whole or ground, including chilies, chili powder, cayenne, and paprika)	20	[104]
Mixtures of spices containing one of the abovementioned spices	15	[96]
Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra, Glycyrrhiza inflate and other species)		[95]
Licorice root, ingredient for herbal infusion	20
Licorice extract, for use in food in particular beverages and confectionary	80