Recent Situation and Regulation of Mycotoxins in Food

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  • 食品を汚染するカビ毒の現状と対応
  • ショクヒン オ オセン スル カビ ドク ノ ゲンジョウ ト タイオウ

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Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites of fungi which present a hazard to humans and animals. Recently, a risk assessment of the main mycotoxins has been initiated by international committees through which an international standard in the form of a maximum residue level has been established as part of the Codex Alimentarius. In Japan, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, and the Food Safety Committee carry out surveillance, reduction and risk assessment of mycotoxins. The present article reviews recent information from mycotoxin studies relating to food contamination and worldwide regulation.

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