date:Aug 02, 2012
of melamine in the liquid milk formula for infant foods. The Commission has reduced the limit of melamine to 0.15mg/kg in liquid infant milk.
Also the level of aflatoxins, a group of mycotoxins produced by moulds, is key as they are meant to be toxic and carcinogenic in nature. These are found in many plants, nuts, dried fruits and cereals. In this regard, the Commission has now approved on a safety limit of 10mg/kg.
Dave added that the Commission discussed the issues of pesticide residue leve