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Contaminants in feed

Impurities in feeds with undesirable substances are described as contaminants in feed. They stem from the environment or the production process of the feed. Contaminants of this kind may be of natural origin (example mycotoxins) or be generated by human activity (examples: dioxins and PCBs, lead, etc). BfR also assesses the contamination of feed with contaminants from the angle of safety for humans and animals. Maximum levels for the contamination of feed with contaminants are stipulated by the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (Bundesministerium für Ernährung und Landwirtschaft) or the European Commission (Directorate-General for Health and Consumer Protection, DG 24 - Generaldirektion Gesundheit und Verbraucherschutz, DG 24).

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