| AFLATOXIN M1 | |
| See: | AFLATOXINS B, G, and M |
| Functional class: | CONTAMINANT |
| Latest evaluation: | 2001 |
| Comments: | Using worst-case assumptions, the additional risks for liver cancer predicted with use of proposed maximum levels of aflatoxin M1 of 0.05 and 0.5 µg/kg are very small. The potency of aflatoxin M1 appears to be so low in HBsAg- individuals that a carcinogenic effect of M1 intake in those who consume large quantities of milk and milk products in comparison with non-consumers of these products would be impossible to demonstrate. |
| Report: | TRS 906-JECFA 56/8 |
| Tox monograph: | FAS 47/FNP 74-JECFA 56/1 |
| 28 Apr 02 | |
See Also:
Toxicological Abbreviations
Aflatoxin M1 (JECFA Food Additives Series 47)