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MYCOTOXINS IN FOOD AND FEED (AGENDA ITEM 16) - PROPOSED DRAFT CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE PREVENTION OF CONTAMINATION BY OCHRATOXIN A IN CEREALS (AGENDA ITEM 16B)[48]

92. The 23rd Session of the Commission approved the elaboration of the proposed draft Code of Practice for the Prevention of Contamination by Ochratoxin A in Cereals as new work.[49]

93. The Committee decided to create a single general proposed draft Code of Practice for the Prevention of Mycotoxin Contamination in Cereals under the direction of the United States, with assistance provided by Argentina, Canada, Norway, South Africa and Sweden. The Committee requested Sweden to develop an Annex for the general Code of Practice to provide specific information and recommendations related to the prevention of Ochratoxin A contamination in cereals. The Committee agreed that both documents would be circulated separately for comment and consideration at the 33rd Session of the CCFAC.


[48] CX/FAC 00/17
[49] ALINORM 99/37, Appendix VIII

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