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    The document provides parameters for testing herbal and Ayurvedic products for aflatoxins and pesticide residues. It lists the main types of aflatoxins produced by fungi and their toxicity, as well as acceptable limits for aflatoxin B1, B2, G1, and G2 in parts per million. It then provides a table listing the maximum residue limits in mg/kg for various pesticides that may be found in herbal products.

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    The document provides parameters for testing herbal and Ayurvedic products for aflatoxins and pesticide residues. It lists the main types of aflatoxins produced by fungi and their toxicity, as well as acceptable limits for aflatoxin B1, B2, G1, and G2 in parts per million. It then provides a table listing the maximum residue limits in mg/kg for various pesticides that may be found in herbal products.

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    The document provides parameters for testing herbal and Ayurvedic products for aflatoxins and pesticide residues. It lists the main types of aflatoxins produced by fungi and their toxicity, as well as acceptable limits for aflatoxin B1, B2, G1, and G2 in parts per million. It then provides a table listing the maximum residue limits in mg/kg for various pesticides that may be found in herbal products.

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    PARAMETERS FOR HERBAL/ AYURVEDIC PRODUCTS

    AFLATOXINS

    Significance -

    Aflatoxins are a family of toxins produced by certain fungi that are found
    on agricultural crops such as maize (corn), peanuts, cottonseed, and tree
    nuts. These are poisonous and cancer causing chemicals.

    The main fungi that produce aflatoxins are Aspergillus flavus and
    Aspergillus parasiticus, which are abundant in warm and humid
    regions of the world. These fungi grow in soil, decaying vegetation, hay,
    and grains.
    Aflatoxins are among the most carcinogenic substances known. After
    entering the body, aflatoxins may be metabolized by the liver to a
    reactive epoxide intermediate or hydroxylated to become the less
    harmful aflatoxin M1. Aflatoxins are most commonly ingested. However
    the most toxic type of aflatoxin, B1, can permeate through the skin.
    Exposure to aflatoxins is associated with an increased risk of liver cancer.

    At least 14 different aflatoxins are produced in nature. Aflatoxin B1 is


    considered the most toxic and is produced by both Aspergillus flavus and
    Aspergillus parasiticus.

    Aflatoxin B1 and B2, produced by Aspergillus flavus and A. Parasiticus.


    Aflatoxin G1 and G2, produced by some Group II A. flavus and
    Aspergillus parasiticus.

    B1 & G1 NMT 0.5 ppm


    B2 & G2 NMT 0.1 ppm

    Test methods -
    Information about the test methods used for detection of Aflotoxins by
    different official pharmacopoeias.
    PESTICIDES
    Pesticide Residue(mg/Kg) SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
    Alachlor Max. 0.02
    Aldrin and Dieldrin (sum of) Max. 0.05
    Chlorpyrifos Max. 0.2
    Chlorpyrifos-methyl Max. 0.1
    Cypermethrin (and isomer) Max. 1.0
    DDT (sum of p,p-, DDT, o,p-,DDT,p,p-DDE and p,p-,TDE Max. 1.0
    Deltamethrin Max. 0.5
    Diazinon Max. 0.5
    Dichlorvos Max. 1.0
    Endosulfan Isomer and endosulfan sulphate) Max. 3.0
    Ethion Max. 2.0
    Fenitrothion Max. 0.5
    Fenvalerate Max. 1.5
    Heptachlor (Sum of heptachlor and hepta chlorepoxide) Max. 0.05
    Hexachlorobenzene Max. 0.1
    Hexachlorocyclobenzene isomer (Other than γ) Max. 0.3
    Lindine(γ- Hexachlorocyclobenzene ) Max. 0.6
    Malathion Max. 1.0
    Parathion Max. 0.5
    Parathion-Methyl Max. 0.2
    Permethrin Max. 1.0
    Piperonyl butoxide Max. 3.0
    Pirimiphos –methyl Max. 4.0
    Pyrethrins (sum of) Max. 3.0

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