The levels of aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) carcinogens in school and public milk samples have met international food standards which means they are safe for students, the Foundation for Consumers says. Foundation secretary-general Saree Ongsomwang Thursday said 27 milk samples were safe for consumption as the test indicated the AFM1 levels in the milk remained lower than those stipulated by the Codex Alimentarius, an international food code. The foundation said a total of 14 school milk samples were selected from 14 schools in 14 provinces nationwide. In addition, 13 samples of various brands of plain milk were collected from grocery stores and convenience stores for testing. The level of the toxin stipulated in the ministerial regulations in 1986, as not exceeding 20 ug/kg, was much higher than the Codex Alimentarius level.

Source: Bangkok Post February 22, 2018 23:14 UTC