In this presentation, the mycotoxin levels—as analysed by the analytical centre for mycotoxin
surveillance of the state food laboratory (LAVES Braunschweig)—for approximately 500 …

In 1961/62 the FAO and WHO established Codex Alimentarius to elaborate international
food legislation, including provisions for mycotoxins in foods and feeds. Chemical …

Testing of the presence of toxigenic microfungi and mycotoxins in foodstuffs in the food
chain is an important part of the food safety strategy in The Czech Republic. At the national …

Regulations relating to mycotoxins have been established in many countries to protect the
consumer from the harmful effects of these compounds. Different factors play a role in the …

This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of the European Union (EU) regulatory
framework for feed and food safety legislation and the relevant decision-making process …

Regulations relating to mycotoxins have been established in many countries to protect the
consumer from the harmful effects of these compounds. Different factors play a role in the …

An occurrence of the toxigenic fungi producing aflatoxins and ochratoxin A in food was
investigated in the study (“MYCOMON”) in years 1999–2001. Twenty five commodities were …

Contamination of feed materials with mycotoxins is an important issue for farmers, as dietary
exposure to these toxins may cause acute or chronic intoxication in animals, resulting in …

A study was conducted to determine the Fusarium toxins (deoxynivalenol (DON)[vomitoxin]
and zearalenone) in bread cereals of the Federal State of Brandenburg, Germany, during …

Background In the EU, sampling and analysis for the official control of the levels of
mycotoxins in foodstuffs should be performed in accordance with the methods and criteria …