Scientific and regulatory developments in relation to mycotoxins in Australia and internationally

This article reviews the current status of the scientific findings on mycotoxins and their health effects for consumers of different foods, as well as discussing more recent findings on new and emerging mycotoxins and new analytical testing methods; and considers the regulatory framework for mycotoxins in the Codex Alimentarius as well as the regulatory deficiencies in this area not only in the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code but also other regulatory aspects such as cereal and other production systems and the need for better uniform standards and regulations throughout Australia.