CODEX STAN 154-1985 CODEX STANDARD FOR WHOLE MAIZE (CORN) MEAL
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CODEX STAN 154 Page 1 of 4,CODEX STANDARD FOR WHOLE MAIZE (CORN) MEAL,CODEX STAN 154-1985 (Rev. 1 - 1995),The Annex to this standard contains provisions which are not intended to be applied within the meaning of,the acceptance provisions of Section 4.A (I)(b) of the General Principles of the Codex Alimentarius.,1. SCOPE,1.1 This standard applies to whole maize (corn) meal for direct human consumption prepared from,kernels of common maize, Zea mays L., as described in Section 2.1.,1.2 This standard does not apply to degermed maize (corn) meal, enriched maize (corn) meal, maize,(corn) flours, maize (corn) grits, quick grits, hominy grits, self-rising maize (corn) meals, bolted maize,(corn) meals, maize (corn) flakes and other maize (corn) based ready-to-eat cereals, maize (corn) flaking,grits, and alkaline treated maize (corn) products.,1.3 This standard does not apply to maize meals for use as a brewing adjunct, to maize meals used,for manufacturing of starch and any industrial use, nor to maize meal for use as an animal feed.,2. DESCRIPTION,Whole maize (corn) meal is the food prepared from fully mature, sound, ungerminated, whole,kernels of maize, Zea mays L., by a grinding process in which the entire grain is comminuted to a suitable,degree of fineness. In its preparation coarse particles of the ground maize kernel may be separated,reground and recombined with all of the material from which they were separated.,3. ESSENTIAL COMPOSITION AND QUALITY FACTORS,3.1 Quality Factors - General,3.1.1 Whole maize meal shall be safe and suitable for human consumption.,3.1.2 Whole maize meal shall be free from abnormal flavours, odours, and living insects.,3.1.3 Whole maize meal shall be free from filth (impurities of animal origin, including dead insects) in,amounts which may represent a hazard to human health.,3.2 Quality Factors - Specific,CODEX STAN 154 Page 2 of 4,3.2.1 Moisture Content 15.0% m/m max,Lower moisture limits should be required for certain destinations in relation to the climate,duration of transport and storage. Governments accepting the Standard are requested to indicate and,justify the requirements in force in their country.,4. CONTAMINANTS,4.1 Heavy Metals,Whole maize (corn) meal shall be free from heavy metals in amounts which may represent a,hazard to human health.,4.2 Pesticide Residues,Whole maize (corn) meal shall comply with those maximum residue limits established by the,Codex Alimentarius Commission for this commodity.,4.3 Mycotoxins,Whole maize (corn) meal shall comply with those maximum mycotoxin limits established by the,Codex Alimentarius Commission for this commodity.,5. HYGIENE,5.1 It is recommended that the product covered by the provisions of this standard be prepared and,handled in accordance with the appropriate sections of the Recommended International Code of Practice -,General Principles of Food Hygiene (CAC/RCP 1-1969, Rev. 2-1985, Codex Alimentarius Volume 1B),and other Codes of Practice recommended by the Codex Alimentarius Commission which are relevant to,this product.,5.2 To the extent possible in good manufacturing practice, the product shall be free from,objectionable mater.,5.3 When tested by appropriate methods of sampling and examination, the product:,- shall be free from microorganisms in amounts which may represent a hazard to health;,- shall be free from parasites which may represent a hazard to health; and,CODEX STAN 154 Page 3 of 4,- shall not contain any substance originating from microorganisms in amounts which may,represent a hazard to health.,6. PACKAGING,6.1 Whole maize (corn) meal shall be packaged in containers which will safeguard the hygienic,nutritional, technological, and organoleptic qualities of the product.,6.2 The containers, including packaging material, shall be made of substances which are safe and,suitable for their intended use. They should not impart any toxic substance or undesirable odour or,flavour to the product.,6.3 When the product is packaged in sacks, these must be clean, sturdy and strongly sewn or sealed.,7. LABELLING,In addition to the requirements of the Codex General Standard for the Labelling of Prepackaged,Foods (CODEX STAN 1-1985, Rev. 1-1991, Codex Alimentarius Volume 1A), the following specific,provisions apply:,7.1 Name of the Product,The name of the product to be shown on the label shall be "whole maize (corn) meal.",7.2 Labelling of Non-Retail Containers,Information for non-retail containers shall either be given on the container or in accompanying,documents, except that the name of the product, lot identification and the name and address of the,manufacturer or packer shall appear on the……
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