Fact sheet:

Aflatoxin M

Version: 09/01/2015

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General Summary

Summary of GMP+ products standards for the animal feed sector

More Facts
1. Nature, history and prevalence of aflatoxin m
2. Transmission to the environment, plants, animals and humans
3. Diagnose of poisoning
4. Potential hazards and adverse effects
5. Severity of the hazard
6. Standards
7. Analysis methods
8. Control measures
9. References
10. Websites

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Fact sheet: Aflatoxin M 2/3

Version: 09/01/2015 GMP+ International B.V.
 General Summary

Name: Aflatoxin M

code: C105

Description: If cows eat grains contaminated with Aflatoxin B1 then they can form a source of the
toxin M1 in milk and in milk products. Aflatoxin B1 is converted in the liver to Aflatoxin
M1.
Weather conditions during growing and especially during flowering have a major
influence on the toxin level.
Type: chemical

Severity: high

Control measures: - Correct storage duration and temperature

- Establish purchasing requirements
- Received product/raw material analysis

The control measures specified in this fact sheet are all control measures which can be used depending on the
product and/or process step.

Fact sheet: Aflatoxin M 3/3

Version: 09/01/2015 GMP+ International B.V.