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Aflatoxins

Tuesday 7 December 2004

Aflatoxins are a type of toxin found naturally in some foods that have been linked with cancer when eaten at high levels. Some spices, nuts, dried fruit and cereals, including cereal products like breakfast cereals, can contain high levels of aflatoxins.

There are limits on the level of aflatoxins that can be in foods imported into the UK and the rest of the European Union (EU) and some products might need to be tested.

The harmonised controls that control the importation of specific products from specific non-EU countries can be found at the link below.

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