Regulation (EU) 2023/915
Effective Date: May 25, 2023
Sets maximum contaminant levels including mycotoxins in food. Replaces EC No. 1881/2006. Core EU framework regulation.
Regulation (EU) 2024/1022 — DON Limits
Effective Date: April 8, 2024
Lowers maximum levels for deoxynivalenol (DON) in cereals and cereal products. Amends (EU) 2023/915. Effective July 2024.
Regulation (EU) 2024/1038 — T-2 / HT-2 Toxins
Effective Date: April 9, 2024
Sets stricter maximum levels for T-2 and HT-2 mycotoxins in grains, cereals, and bakery products. Effective July 2024.
Position Document on Indoor Mold & Dampness
Updated 2021
Recommendations for building design and maintenance to limit mold growth.
ANSI/IICRC S520 — Professional Mold Remediation
Latest Edition: 2020
Defines standards for mold assessment and remediation practices in professional settings.
Mold Remediation — Schools & Commercial Buildings
Published: March 2001
Practical steps for mold remediation in non-residential settings, focusing on moisture responses.
Mold Remediation — Schools & Commercial Buildings
Published: March 2001
Practical steps for mold remediation in non-residential settings, focusing on moisture responses.
Mold Remediation — Schools & Commercial Buildings
Published: March 2001
Practical steps for mold remediation in non-residential settings, focusing on moisture responses.
UK Damp and Mould Guidance
Current
Health risks of damp and mold with recommendations on ventilation and moisture management.
Health Canada Mold Guidelines
Current
Recommendations for assessing and remediating mold in residential and workplace environments.
NHMRC Mould Guidelines for Australian Homes
Current
Guidance on preventing and managing mold in residential buildings, focusing on moisture control.
Draft AS-IICRC S520:2025 — Mold Remediation
Draft 2025
Australia’s localised professional mold remediation standard, adapted from ANSI/IICRC S520:2024 with AU-specific requirements.
Japan Food Safety Standards — Mycotoxins
Current
Maximum allowable levels for mycotoxins including aflatoxins in food products sold in Japan.
China — Maximum Mycotoxin Levels in Food
Current
Regulates mycotoxin contamination levels in food to ensure public health and food safety.
Indoor Air Quality Guidelines: Dampness and Mould
2009
Reviews health problems from building dampness and microbial growth, offering prevention measures.
International Food Standards — Mycotoxins
Current
Sets maximum mycotoxin levels in food and codes of practice to prevent contamination. (FAO / WHO)
How YCM meets these standards
Meeting international mold regulations requires a structured internal framework for scientific verification and regulatory guidance. YCM addresses this through two dedicated institutions.
Mold Research Center (MRC)
Scientific verification – Third-party testing
MRC provides independent third-party testing and risk assessment to ensure YCM’s products meet the technical requirements of global regulatory bodies.
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Global Mold Prevention Protocol (GMPP)
Regulatory guidance – Certification framework
GMPP translates international regulatory requirements into actionable protocols, providing compliance guidance and certification support across markets.
Learn about GMPPMRC Compliance Assessment and Regulatory Mold Risk Review are available through MRC. GMPP Compliance Review and GMPP Audit services are available through GMPP. Visit MRC or contact YCM for inquiries.