Annex Maximum levels for certain contaminants in foodstuffs

2.1. Aflatoxin B1, B2, G1 and G2 (Sum)

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	15 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	15 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	15 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	10 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	4 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	10 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)	10 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	4 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	10 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	4 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	4 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	10 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	10 ug per kg
M12	2.1.18	Dried figs	10 ug per kg