砷是一种天然的元素，广泛存在于各种食品中，在大米中的含量较高。无机砷的毒性较大，摄入量过大会引起癌症与皮肤受损。

 

    新加坡农粮局提议将糙米中无机砷的限量定为0.35ppm。据了解，该限量与国际食品法典委员会的限量相一致。

 

    部分原文报道如下：

 

    The Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority （AVA） is seeking feedback from stakeholders （rice importers and food manufacturers） on proposed amendments to the Food Regulations concerning the maximum limit for inorganic arsenic in husked rice.

 

    Maximum limits for incidental constituents, commonly termed “contaminants” are specified under the Food Regulations. Arsenic is a naturally occurring element, and is present in many foods due to absorption from the soil and water. In order to safeguard consumer health, maximum limits for arsenic in food are specified under the Food Regulations.