date:Jul 21, 2014
lds growing on maize in the field or after harvest and negatively affect both humans and animals. Humidity, inadequate storage and insect damage can all increase the risk of these molds. Codex has set maximum levels for the presence of fumonisins at 4 mg/kg in raw maize grain and 2 mg/kg in maize flour and maize meal.
Spices
The commission has also adopted a new code of hygiene to help minimize contamination in spices at all stages of production. It includes recommendations on the location of