Crop contaminants and naturally occurring toxic substances
No article of food specified in column (2) of the Table below shall contain any crop contaminant specified in the corresponding entry in column (1) thereof in excess of quantities specified in the corresponding entry in column (3) of the said table :
| Name of the Contaminants | Article of Food Limit | µg/kg |
|---|---|---|
| Aflatoxin | All articles of food | 30 |
| Aflatoxin M1 | Milk | 0.5 |
| Patulin | Apple juice & Apple juice ingredients in other beverages | 50 |
| Ochratoxin A | Wheat, barley & rye | 20 |
Naturally occurring Toxic Substances
The toxic substances specified in column (1) of the Table below, which may occur naturally in any article of food, shall not exceed the limit specified in the corresponding entry in column (2) of the said Table :-
| Name of Substance | Maximum Limit |
|---|---|
| Agaric acid | 100ppm |
| Hydrocyanic acid | 5ppm |
| Hypericine | 1ppm |
| Saffrole | 10ppm |
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