Maize Aflatoxin Protocol updated - origins identified as High Risk

2022-0221

Following the record breaking temperatures and droughts across Europe during the summer of 2022 it was to be expected that some countries would see increased levels of Aflatoxin in their maize harvest.

In response to the first results from the 2022 harvest, and other market intelligence the participating scheme owners (AIC, EFISC-GTP, GMP+ International, OVOCOM FCA and QS) have agreed to make the following changes:

• Hungary moves from Medium to HIGH
• Romania moves from Medium to HIGH

These changes will require increased sampling and analysis for maize and maize co-products from these origins, with the results reported to buyers.

The scheme owners will continue to monitor results closely, and the Maize Protocol will be updated as required. The latest version of the protocol can be downloaded here and the new sampling requirements should be implemented by 23rd  November 2022.

Author

Simon Williams

Technical Manager, AIC Services

Simon Williams is Technical Manager for AIC Services. He is based at AIC Head Office, Peterborough and is responsible for the management and coordination of the FEMAS and UFAS assurance schemes as well as being the key contact for mutual recognition with European scheme owners and managing Earned Recognition relationships with UK feed and food competent authorities.

Previous to his role with AIC, Simon was employed in a variety of technical roles in the food industry covering primary and further processing of meat, breakfast cereals and a product technologist role with a major retailer.

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