Regulation (EC) 1881/2006
Annex Maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs
2.1. Aflatoxin B1
| Reference | Numbering | Foodstuffs | Maximum Levels | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M5 | 2.1.1 | Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds (35), to be subjected to sorting, or other physical treatment, before human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs, with the exception of: - groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds for crushing for refined vegetable oil production | 8 ug per kg | Oilseeds falling under codes CN 1201 , 1202 , 1203 , 1204 , 1205 , 1206 , 1207 and derived products CN 1208 ; melon seeds fall under code ex 120799 . The maximum levels refer to the edible part of groundnuts (peanuts) and tree nuts. If groundnuts (peanuts) and tree nuts 'in shell' are analysed, it is assumed when calculating the aflatoxin content all the contamination is on the edible part, except in the case of Brazil nuts. ? |
| M5 | 2.1.2 | Almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels to be subjected to sorting, or other physical treatment, before human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs | 12 ug per kg | The maximum levels refer to the edible part of groundnuts (peanuts) and tree nuts. If groundnuts (peanuts) and tree nuts 'in shell' are analysed, it is assumed when calculating the aflatoxin content all the contamination is on the edible part, except in the case of Brazil nuts. ? |
| M5 | 2.1.3 | Hazelnuts and Brazil nuts, to be subjected to sorting, or other physical treatment, before human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs | 8 ug per kg | The maximum levels refer to the edible part of groundnuts (peanuts) and tree nuts. If groundnuts (peanuts) and tree nuts 'in shell' are analysed, it is assumed when calculating the aflatoxin content all the contamination is on the edible part, except in the case of Brazil nuts. ? |
| M5 | 2.1.4 | Tree nuts, other than the tree nuts listed in 2.1.2 and 2.1.3to be subjected to sorting, or other physical treatment, before human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs | 5 ug per kg | The maximum levels refer to the edible part of groundnuts (peanuts) and tree nuts. If groundnuts (peanuts) and tree nuts 'in shell' are analysed, it is assumed when calculating the aflatoxin content all the contamination is on the edible part, except in the case of Brazil nuts. ? |
| M5 | 2.1.5 | Groundnuts (peanuts) and other oilseeds (35) and processed products thereof, intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs, with the exception of: - crude vegetable oils destined for refining, - refined vegetable oils | 2 ug per kg | Oilseeds falling under codes CN 1201 , 1202 , 1203 , 1204 , 1205 , 1206 , 1207 and derived products CN 1208 ; melon seeds fall under code ex 120799 . The maximum levels refer to the edible part of groundnuts (peanuts) and tree nuts. If groundnuts (peanuts) and tree nuts 'in shell' are analysed, it is assumed when calculating the aflatoxin content all the contamination is on the edible part, except in the case of Brazil nuts. ? |
| M5 | 2.1.6 | Almonds, pistachios and apricot kernels, intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs | 8 ug per kg | In case derived/processed products thereof are derived/processed solely or almost solely from the tree nuts concerned, the maximum levels as established for the corresponding tree nuts apply also to the derived/processed products. In other cases, Article 2(1) and 2(2) apply for the derived/processed products. The maximum levels refer to the edible part of groundnuts (peanuts) and tree nuts. If groundnuts (peanuts) and tree nuts 'in shell' are analysed, it is assumed when calculating the aflatoxin content all the contamination is on the edible part, except in the case of Brazil nuts. ? |
| M5 | 2.1.7 | Hazelnuts and Brazil nuts, intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs (36) | 5 ug per kg | In case derived/processed products thereof are derived/processed solely or almost solely from the tree nuts concerned, the maximum levels as established for the corresponding tree nuts apply also to the derived/processed products. In other cases, Article 2(1) and 2(2) apply for the derived/processed products. The maximum levels refer to the edible part of groundnuts (peanuts) and tree nuts. If groundnuts (peanuts) and tree nuts 'in shell' are analysed, it is assumed when calculating the aflatoxin content all the contamination is on the edible part, except in the case of Brazil nuts. ? |
| M5 | 2.1.8 | Tree nuts, other than the tree nuts listed in 2.1.6 and 2.1.7and processed products thereof, intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs | 2 ug per kg | The maximum levels refer to the edible part of groundnuts (peanuts) and tree nuts. If groundnuts (peanuts) and tree nuts 'in shell' are analysed, it is assumed when calculating the aflatoxin content all the contamination is on the edible part, except in the case of Brazil nuts. ? |
| M12 | 2.1.9 | Dried fruit, other than dried figs, to be subjected to sorting, or other physical treatment, before human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs | 5 ug per kg | |
| M12 | 2.1.10 | Dried fruit, other than dried figs, and processed products thereof, intended for direct human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs | 2 ug per kg | |
| M5 | 2.1.11 | All cereals and all products derived from cereals, including processed cereal products, with the exception of foodstuffs listed in 2.1.122.1.1and 2.1.17 | 2 ug per kg | |
| M5 | 2.1.12 | Maize and rice to be subjected to sorting or other physical treatment before human consumption or use as an ingredient in foodstuffs | 5 ug per kg | |
| M5 | 2.1.14 | Following species of spices: Capsicum spp. (dried fruits thereof, whole or ground, including chillies, chilli powder, cayenne and paprika), Piper spp. (fruits thereof, including white and black pepper), Myristica fragrans (nutmeg), Zingiber officinale (ginger), Curcuma longa (turmeric), Mixtures of spices containing one or more of the abovementioned spices | 5 ug per kg | |
| M5 | 2.1.15 | Processed cereal-based foods and baby foods for infants and young children (3) (7) | 0.1 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. |
| M5 | 2.1.17 | Dietary foods for special medical purposes M20 (3) (8) intended specifically for infants | 0.1 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 in the case of milk and milk products, to the products ready for use (marketed as such or reconstituted as instructed by the manufacturer) and in the case of products other than milk and milk products, to the dry matter. The dry matter is determined in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 401/2006. |
| M12 | 2.1.18 | Dried figs | 6 ug per kg |