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Aflatoxin limits (EU)
The EU limits that govern dried chilli and paprika: aflatoxin B1 at 5 µg/kg, total aflatoxins at 10 µg/kg.
| Property | Value | Unit | Method | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aflatoxin B1 | 5 | µg/kg | Dried chillies, paprika, pepper, nutmeg, ginger, turmeric | Reg. (EU) 2023/915 — maximum levels for certain contaminants |
| Aflatoxins (sum B1,B2,G1,G2) | 10 | µg/kg | Same spices | Reg. (EU) 2023/915 — maximum levels for certain contaminants |
What is Aflatoxin limits (EU)?
The EU limits that govern dried chilli and paprika: aflatoxin B1 at 5 µg/kg, total aflatoxins at 10 µg/kg.
The read
Aflatoxins are the classic spice contaminant, concentrated in dried chilli, paprika, pepper and nutmeg. The EU maxima under Reg. (EU) 2023/915 are 5 µg/kg for B1 and 10 µg/kg total. Control is a drying-and-storage discipline problem at origin; buyers require accredited aflatoxin panels on chilli and paprika as standard.
Applies to
Sources
- Reg. (EU) 2023/915 — maximum levels for certain contaminants· Tier 1, retrieved 2026-07-16