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GSO 193:2021 Contaminants and Toxins in Food and Feed
Local Title:
GSO 193:2021 الملوثات والسموم في الأغذية والأعلاف
Country/Region:
Gulf Cooperation Council
Competent Authority:
GCC Standardization Organization (GSO)
Type:
Standard
Status:
In force
Release Date:
2021-07-01
Implementation Date:
2021-07-01
Applicable Scope:
General food; Feed
Document
Language Source Title Access
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Official GSO 193:2021 Contaminants and Toxins in Food and Feed
Summary

This standard contains maximum levels for contaminants and toxicants in food and feed. It also includes maximum levels for contaminants and natural toxicants in feed in cases where the contaminant can be transferred to food of animal origin and may be relevant to public health.

Contents

1. Scope

2. Complementary References

3. Definition of Terms

4. Principles Regarding Contaminants in Food and Feed

  • Aflatoxins, Total

  • Aflatoxin M1

  • Deoxynivalenol (DON)

  • Fumonisins (B1 + B2)

  • Ochratoxin A

  • Patulin

  • Arsenic

  • Cadmium

  • Lead

  • Mercury

  • Methylmercury in Certain Fish Species and Crustaceans

  • Tin

  • Radionuclides

Annex A

Annex B

Annex 1

Annex 2

Annex 3

Annex 4

Annex 5

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