RT Report
T1 Environmental Health Criteria 105: Selected Mycotoxins: Ochratoxins, Trichothecenes, Ergot 
A1 World Health Organization, 
K1 toxic substance
K1 alkaloid
K1 environmental health
K1 chemical
SN 92 4 157105 5
YR 1990
FD 1990
LK https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/29486
UL https://wedocs.unep.org/handle/20.500.11822/29486
NO Ochratoxins are produced by several species of the fungal genera Aspergillus and Penicillium. These fungi are ubiquitous and the potential for the contamination of foodstuffs and animal feed is widespread. Ochratoxin A, the major compound has been found in a number of countries in Australasia, Europe, and North America. Ochratoxin formation by Aspergillus species appears to be Limited to conditions of high humidity and temperature, whereas at least some Penicilliurn species may produce ochra-toxin at temperatures as low as 5 °C.
DS UN Environment Document Repository
RD Nov 4, 2026