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General Standard for Contaminants and Toxins in Food and Feed (Codex Stan 193-1995)

Patulin

Reference to JECFA 35 ( 1990 ) , 44 ( 1995 )
Toxicological guidance valuePMTDI 0.0004 mg/kg bw (1995)
Contaminant definitionPatulin
Synonyms
Related code of practiceCode of Practice for the Prevention and Reduction of Patulin Contamination in Apple Juice and Apple Juice Ingredients in Other Beverages (CAC/RCP 50-2003)

Commodity/Product Name Maximum Level (ML) mg/kg Portion of the Commodity/Product to which the ML/GL applies Notes/Remarks
Apple juice
0.05
Whole commodity (not concentrated) or commodity reconstituted to the original juice concentration.Relevant Codex commodity standard include CODEX STAN 247-2005(apple products only). The ML applies also to apple juice used as an ingredient in other beverages.