Reference | Numbering | Foodstuffs | Maximum Level (ug/kg) | Remarks |
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For the fumonisins, maximum levels refer to lower bound concentrations, which are calculated on the assumption that all the values below the limit of quantification are zero. | ||||
M6 | 1.6.1 | Unprocessed maize grains | 4000 | Except unprocessed maize grains for which it is evident, e.g. through their labelling or destination, that they are intended for use in a wet milling process only (starch production). The maximum level applies to unprocessed maize grains placed on the market for first-stage processing (6). |
B | 1.6.2 | Maize placed on the market for the final consumer, milling products of maize placed on the market for the final consumer, maize-based food placed on the market for the final consumer except products listed in 1.6.3 and 1.6.5 | 1000 | - |
B | 1.6.3 | Maize-based breakfast cereals and maize-based snacks | 800 | - |
B | 1.6.4 | Milling products of maize not placed on the market for the final consumer | ||
B | 1.6.4.1 | Maize flour not placed on the market for the final consumer | 2000 | At least 90 %, measured by weight, of the particles in the milling product have a size ≤ 500 µm. |
B | 1.6.4.2 | Other milling products of maize not placed on the market for the final consumer | 1400 | Less than 90 %, measured by weight, of the particles in the milling product have a size ≤ 500 µm. |
B | 1.6.5 | Baby food containing maize and processed maize-based food for infants and young children(3) | 200 | The maximum level applies to the dry matter(5) of the product as placed on the market. |