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Regulation (EC) 915/2023

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

1.4 Deoxynivalenol


ReferenceNumberingFoodstuffsMaximum Level (ug/kg)Remarks
M31.4.1Unprocessed cereal grains except products listed in 1.4.2 and 1.4.3 1000Except unprocessed maize grains intended to be processed by wet milling and except rice.
The maximum level applies to unprocessed cereal grains placed on the market before first-stage processing(6).
M61.4.10Food for special medical purposes intended for infants and young children (3)150Except rice products (products of which rice or processed products from rice are the only cereal ingredients).
The maximum level applies to the dry matter (5) of the product as placed on the market.
M31.4.2Unprocessed durum wheat grains and oat grains1500Except unprocessed maize grains for which it is evident e.g. through labelling or, destination, that they are intended for use in a wet milling process only (starch production).
The maximum level applies to unprocessed durum wheat grains and unprocessed maize grains placed on the market for first-stage processing (6).
M31.4.3Unprocessed oat grains with inedible husk 1750The maximum level applies to unprocessed oat grains with husk placed on the market for first-stage processing (6). (6).
The maximum level applies to the oat grains with the inedible husk included.
M31.4.4Cereals placed on the market for the final consumer, maize for popping and popcorn 750Except rice
M31.4.5Milling products of cereals with the exception of products listed in 1.4.6600Except milling products of rice.
M31.4.6Milling products of maize
M31.4.6.1Milling products of maize placed on the market for the final consumer750
M31.4.6.2Milling products of maize not placed on the market for the final consumer1000
M31.4.6.3Pre-cooked polenta ready to eat250
M61.4.7Bakery wares, cereal snacks and breakfast cereals400Except rice products (products of which rice or processed products from rice are the only cereal ingredients).
Including small bakery wares.
M31.4.8Pasta600Pasta means pasta (dry) with a water content of approximately 12 %.
M61.4.9Baby food and processed cereal-based food for infants and young children (3)150Except rice products (products of which rice or processed products from rice are the only cereal ingredients).
The maximum level applies to the dry matter (5) of the product as placed on the market.