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Regulation (EC) 1881/2006

Annex Maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs

2.6. Fumonisin B1 and B2 (Sum)

ReferenceNumberingFoodstuffsMaximum LevelsNote
M12.6.1 Unprocessed maize (16), with the exception of unprocessed maize intended to be processed by wet milling (32)4000
ug per kg
The maximum level applies to unprocessed cereals placed on the market for first-stage processing. 'First-stage processing' means any physical or thermal treatment, other than drying, of or on the grain. Cleaning, including scouring, sorting and drying procedures are not considered to be 'first-stage processing' in so far as the whole grain remains intact after cleaning and sorting. Scouring is cleaning cereals by brushing and/or scrubbing it vigorously. In case scouring is applied in the presence of ergot sclerotia, the cereals need to undergo a first cleaning step before scouring. The scouring, performed in combination with a dust aspirator, is followed by a colour sorting before milling. Integrated production and processing systems means systems whereby all incoming lots of cereals are cleaned, sorted and processed in the same establishment. In such integrated production and processing systems, the maximum level applies to the unprocessed cereals after cleaning and sorting but before first-stage processing. Food business operators shall ensure compliance through their HACCP procedure whereby an effective monitoring procedure is established and implemented at this critical control point.

The exemption applies only for maize for which it is evident e.g. through labelling, destination, that it is intended for use in a wet milling process only (starch production).

Maximum level shall apply from 1 October 2007.

M12.6.2 Maize intended for direct human consumption, maize-based foods for direct human consumption, with the exception of foodstuffs listed in 2.6.3 and 2.6.4 1000
ug per kg
Maximum level shall apply from 1 October 2007.

M12.6.3 Maize-based breakfast cereals and maize-based snacks 800
ug per kg
Maximum level shall apply from 1 October 2007.

M12.6.4 Processed maize-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children (3) (7) 200
ug per kg
Foodstuffs listed in this category as defined in Regulation (EU) No 609/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 June 2013 on food intended for infants and young children, food for special medical purposes, and total diet replacement for weight control and repealing Council Directive 92/52/EEC, Commission Directives 96/8/EC, 1999/21/EC, 2006/125/EC and 2006/141/EC, Directive 2009/39/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Regulations (EC) No 41/2009 and (EC) No 953/2009 (OJ L 181, 29.6.2013, p. 35).

The maximum level refers to the dry matter. The dry matter is determined in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 401/2006.

Maximum level shall apply from 1 October 2007.

M12.6.5 Milling fractions of maize with particle size greater than 500 micron falling within CN code 110313 or 11032040 and other maize milling products with particle size greater than 500 micron not used for direct human consumption falling within CN code 19041010 1400
ug per kg
Maximum level shall apply from 1 October 2007.

M12.6.6 Milling fractions of maize with particle size smaller than 500 micron falling within CN code 110220 and other maize milling products with particle size smaller than 500 micron not used for direct human consumption falling within CN code 19041010 2000
ug per kg
Maximum level shall apply from 1 October 2007.