Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972)

Regulations

Regulations relating to Maximum Levels of Mycotoxins in Foodstuffs, 2025

2. Contaminated food

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(1)For the purpose of section 2(1)(b)(i) of the Act, foodstuff listed in column II of the Table of the Annexure is deemed to be contaminated, impure, or is deemed to be harmful or injurious to human health, when it contains the mycotoxin in column IV amounts exceeding the corresponding level in column IV when measured using accredited analytical method.

 

(2)A person may not sell a foodstuff with levels that exceed the maximum level of mycotoxins prescribed by these Regulations unless stipulated otherwise in other relevant national regulations.

 

(3)The foodstuffs listed in column II of the Annexure include foodstuff as defined in the relevant Codex Standards and or other applicable national Regulations unless otherwise specified.