Limits and regulations for mycotoxins in food and feed

• Autorzy: Zmudzki J. , Wisniewska-Dmytrow H.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Mycotoxins are natural contaminants whose presence in food- and feedstuffs cannot be completely avoided. Since several mycotoxins have been associated with and implicated in human and animal diseases there is a need to establish maximum levels, guidelines or action levels for them in some kinds of commodities. International and government authorities in many countries have been investing in mycotoxins research and initiating administrative actions for elaboration of legislation and implementing regulatory measures for the control of mycotoxins. Codex Alimentarius Commission is established international legislation on food and feed. In European Union specific limits and regulations for mycotoxins and other contaminants are constructed under the general Codex standards and based on proposal from European Commission. The legal basis for European Commission became available with the framework Council Regulation (EEC) No 315/93. In this paper, legislation regarding maximum levels for certain mycotoxins in food- and feedstuffs in European Community and other countries were reviewed and discussed.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

aflatoxin; mycotoxin; trichothecene; legislation; limit; zearalenone; regulation; food; patulin; ochratoxin A; feed

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences
• Rocznik: 2004
• Tom: 07
• Numer: 3
• Opis fizyczny: p.211-216,ref.

Twórcy

autor

Zmudzki J.

• National Veterinary Institute in Pulawy, Al.Partyzantow 57, 24-100 Pulawy, Poland

autor

Wisniewska-Dmytrow H.

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