Does anybody know if the FDA has established regulatory limits for Ochratoxin and Aflatoxins limit in spices?

Good evening everyone, 

Does anybody know if  the FDA has established regulatory limits for Ochratoxin and Aflatoxins limit in spices ?

I have searched for days and I found info about the Aflatoxins limits (20 parts per billion (ppb), if anybody can confirm this it would be greatly appreciated.

However, I have not found Ochratoxin limit in spices, I have found legislation for the EU but not for the U.S, which is where I sell the seasoning.

Thanks 

Hi Katss....

I have had the same issue & finding the legislation is not easy!!...

The last time I checked US hadn't yet defined limits - although this article suggests working to Canadian limits, which are the lowest.

https://www.ncbi.nlm...les/PMC5292207/

And Codex are/were still working on their second draft

http://www.fao.org/f...%2Fcf12_11e.pdf

So, unless something has changed I think USA limits are still under discussion?

Although limits in spice may (eventually) be higher as spices are not consumed in high quantities (like cereals or dried fruit).

Thanks LesleySR!