Question

What is acceptable range of aflatoxin

Answer 1

0.5 to 15 µg/kg

0.5 to 15 µg/kgThe maximum levels for aflatoxins in various nuts, grains, dried figs and milk are in the range of 0.5 to 15 µg/kg (a µgram is one millionths [1×10−6] of a gram). To prevent and reduce the risk of aflatoxins in food and feed, Codex has also developed codes of practice, which detail appropriate preventive measures.