General Standard for Contaminants and Toxins in Food and Feed (Codex Stan 193-1995)
Fumonisins (B1+B2)
| Reference to JECFA | 56 ( 2001 ) , 74 ( 2011 ) |
| Toxicological guidance value | PMTDI 0.002 mg/kg bw (2001, 2011) |
| Contaminant definition | Fumonisins (B1+B2) |
| Synonyms | Several related compounds have been described, notably fumonisin B1, B2 and B3(abbreviation FB1, etc) |
| Related code of practice | Code of Practice for the Prevention and Reduction of Mycotoxin Contamination in Cereals (CAC/RCP 51-2003) |
| Commodity/Product Name | Maximum Level (ML) mg/kg | Portion of the Commodity/Product to which the ML/GL applies | Notes/Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maize flour and maize meal | Whole commodity | ||
| Raw Maize grain | Whole commodity |
ANNEXES
SAMPLING PLANS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA FOR FUMONISINS (FB1 + FB2) IN MAIZE GRAIN AND MAIZE FLOUR AND MAIZE MEAL