Introduction Aflatoxins are a class of mycotoxins produced primarily by Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasitic group of fungi. The spores of these fungi grow on a suitable food substrate under favourable conditions. Nearly 18 Different kinds of aflatoxins have been identified and the major toxins are Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), B2 (AFB2), G1(AFG1), G2 (AFG2) and […]
FSSAI Issues Letter Related to Import of Areca/Betel Nuts
Through a letter issued on 20 November 2018, the FSSAI has stated that all imported areca/ betel nut consignments will be subjected to food testing as per prescribed standards. Standards for areca/betel nuts have been prescribed in the Food Safety and Standards (Food Products and Standards and Food Additives) Regulation 2011 under the sub-regulation ARECANUTS […]
FSSAI Drafts Notification Related to limit of Metal Contaminants Aflatoxin and Mycotoxin
In the Food Safety and Standards (Contaminants, Toxins, and Residues) Regulations, 2011 in the regulation METAL CONTAMINANTS (2.1) the sub-regulation (2.1.1) provides the proposed changes in the limits of the metals in specific foods. FSSAI has also asked stakeholders for their views, comments, and suggestions. Chemicals described in monographs of the Indian Pharmacopoeia when used […]