What is the issue?
GMP+ International has been informed about several sea vessels delivering maize with increased levels of Aflatoxin B1. The observed levels are still under 0,020 mg/kg (20 ppb) but may pose a risk for dairy cattle feed and for maize by-products where a processing factor (concentration) is considered (e.g. DDGS, maize gluten feed).
Details
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Product |
Maize, Product list code 1.050 |
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Contaminant |
Aflatoxin B1 |
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Levels observed |
From 0,0028 mg/kg (2,8ppb) up to 0,0199 mg/kg |
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Feed safety limit |
0.005 mg/kg (5 ppb) for dairy cattle feed For QM-Milch feed the limit is 0.0025mg/kg |
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Country of origin |
Brazil |
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Status
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The parties involved have been informed, but it Risk classification of Brazil as a country of |
What can you do?
Be alert when purchasing maize originating from Brazil. Please consider that for maize there are minimum monitoring requirements in place, depending on the country of origin of maize and the type of processing company. For more information see TS1.7 Monitoring. This measure is intended to prevent the purchase or processing of maize and maize by-products that do not comply with the feed safety limit for Aflatoxin B1.
If you are involved in a feed safety incident, remember that certified companies must inform GMP+ International and the Certification Body of the matter. To do so, please use the EWS-form. You can find more information about the Early Warning System and submitting a report on our website. You can find the EWS alerts we have published previously on the portal.
Why are you receiving this alert?
GMP+ International and GMP+ certified companies work together to assure and improve worldwide feed safety. Our Early Warning System enables you to do your part to prevent the further spread of contamination. If you have any questions, please call us or send an e-mail to our Helpdesk .
Rijswijk, 10 September 2025