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Regulation (EC) 915/2023

Annex I
Maximum levels for certain contaminants in food(1)

1.6 Fumonisins: Sum of B1 and B2


ReferenceNumberingFoodstuffsMaximum Level (ug/kg)Remarks
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.
B1.6.1 Unprocessed maize grains 4000 Except unprocessed maize grains for which it is evident e.g. through labelling, destination, that it is intended for use in a wet milling process only (starch production). The maximum level applies to unprocessed maize grains placed on the market before first-stage processing(6).
B1.6.2 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-
B1.6.3 Maize-based breakfast cereals and maize-based snacks 800-
B1.6.4 Milling products of maize not placed on the market for the final consumer
B1.6.4.1 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.
B1.6.4.2 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.
B1.6.5 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.