Mycotoxin mitigation approaches in selected developed and developing countries

Ong, J. Y. and Tan, L. L. and Goh, C. T. (2023) Mycotoxin mitigation approaches in selected developed and developing countries. International Food Research Journal (Malaysia), 30. 1370 -1391. ISSN 2231 7546

Rapid population growth leading to increased demand for poultry has intensified poultry production over the years. However, research has detected the presence of mycotoxin contaminations, such as aflatoxins, ochratoxin A, zearalenone, etc. in foodstuffs for human consumption and poultry feed. Mycotoxin contamination in feedstuffs might ultimately have adverse impacts on human health. As it is vital to mitigate mycotoxin at the national level, this study reviews the mycotoxin mitigation approaches for foodstuffs and feedstuffs in selected developed and developing countries, namely the United Kingdom, Singapore, Taiwan, and Malaysia. The present review focuses on the legislative frameworks, relevant national authorities, mycotoxin determination analyses, and other initiatives related to mycotoxin management. Analysis indicated that every selected country has respective national authorities and stipulated regulations for regulating mycotoxin levels in foodstuffs. However, not all mycotoxin types and foodstuffs are covered. Furthermore, not all countries have regulatory frameworks to control the mycotoxin levels in feedstuffs. Hence, it is still a challenge because of the inevitable impact on human health.

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Abstract

Rapid population growth leading to increased demand for poultry has intensified poultry production over the years. However, research has detected the presence of mycotoxin contaminations, such as aflatoxins, ochratoxin A, zearalenone, etc. in foodstuffs for human consumption and poultry feed. Mycotoxin contamination in feedstuffs might ultimately have adverse impacts on human health. As it is vital to mitigate mycotoxin at the national level, this study reviews the mycotoxin mitigation approaches for foodstuffs and feedstuffs in selected developed and developing countries, namely the United Kingdom, Singapore, Taiwan, and Malaysia. The present review focuses on the legislative frameworks, relevant national authorities, mycotoxin determination analyses, and other initiatives related to mycotoxin management. Analysis indicated that every selected country has respective national authorities and stipulated regulations for regulating mycotoxin levels in foodstuffs. However, not all mycotoxin types and foodstuffs are covered. Furthermore, not all countries have regulatory frameworks to control the mycotoxin levels in feedstuffs. Hence, it is still a challenge because of the inevitable impact on human health.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	mycotoxins
AGROVOC Term:	food contamination
AGROVOC Term:	feed contamination
AGROVOC Term:	mitigation
AGROVOC Term:	poultry
AGROVOC Term:	research
AGROVOC Term:	feeds
AGROVOC Term:	food safety
AGROVOC Term:	human health
Geographical Term:	Malaysia
Uncontrolled Keywords:	mycotoxin, food safety, foodstuff, feedstuff, mitigation approach
Depositing User:	Nor Hasnita Abdul Samat
Date Deposited:	20 Mar 2025 04:40
Last Modified:	20 Mar 2025 04:40
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/1648

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