This standard is prescribed in accordance with the provisions of Article 17 of the Act Governing Food Safety and Sanitation (herein referred to as "this Act").

The scopes of this standard include food microorganisms and their toxins or metabolites, but do not include fungi and mycotoxins.

The limits for food microorganisms and their toxins or metabolites shall meet the requirements in the table in Annex.

• Annex.pdf

Non-compliant under the jurisdiction of subparagraphs 4 of paragraph 1 of Article 15 of this Act and Article 6 of Rules for the Implementation of this Act, shall be sanctioned in accordance with violating Article 15 of this Act.

This standard shall be implemented from July 1, 2021.