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Food Control (Maximum Levels of Aflatoxins in Food) Regulations.

Country/Territory
Botswana
Document type
Regulation
Date
2011
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Food & nutrition
Keyword
Food quality control/food safety Residues Toxicity/poisoning
Geographical area
Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Southern Africa
Abstract

These Regulations establish the maximum levels of aflatoxins in food, in fact all foods ready for human consumption shall not contain more than 10 micrograms per kilogram of aflatoxin, of which aflatoxin B1 shall not be more than 5 micrograms per kilogram. The sampling plan for for the analysis of total aflatoxins in foods, should be made in accordance with the main Organization, as provided in the text. Moreover, the last part of the Regulations disciplines the penalties for who produces, sells, distributes, markets, imports or exports any food which contains aflatoxins above the maximum levels prescribed by these Regulations.

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References - Legislation

Implements

Food Control Act (Chapter 65:05).

Legislation | Botswana | 1993 (2014)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Food quality control/food safety, Meat, Institution, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Fraud, Water supply, Potable water

Source: FAO, FAOLEX