Mycotoxins Testing
Aflatoxins, ochratoxin A, patulin and deoxynivalenol (DON) by HPLC and LC-MS/MS.
About Mycotoxins Testing
Mycotoxins are toxic fungal metabolites that form in the field and multiply in warm, humid storage, and they are among the most strictly regulated food contaminants worldwide. Under our NABL scope, CVR Labs quantifies aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1, G2 and Total), ochratoxin A, patulin and deoxynivalenol (DON) by HPLC and LC-MS/MS across cereals and pulses, nuts, spices, dried fruit, edible oils, fruit, juices and beverages.
Immunoaffinity clean-up and instrumental confirmation give the sensitivity needed to certify a lot below FSSAI and importing-country limits — limits that for aflatoxin in nuts and spices are among the lowest of any contaminant. Each report ties the toxin and matrix to the applicable maximum, supporting both domestic surveillance and export certification.
Signature tests under Mycotoxins Testing
The checks clients most often ask for with this service — we build the right sub-panel around your product and standard.
What we analyse under Mycotoxins Testing
The parameter groups below are drawn from this service's own accredited scope; the full searchable list follows.
Aflatoxin limits are the strictest
Aflatoxin B1 in nuts, spices and cereals is regulated at single-digit µg/kg; HPLC / LC-MS/MS confirmation is essential to certify a lot for sale or export.
Different commodities, different toxins
Patulin in apple juice, deoxynivalenol in cereals, ochratoxin A in cereals and beverages — each commodity needs the right toxin panel.
Storage drives toxin build-up
Mycotoxins increase with poor drying and storage; testing at intake and dispatch catches build-up before it breaches the limit.
Aflatoxins
Other mycotoxins
Mycotoxins Testing — parameters & methods
| Parameter / Test | Method / Standard |
|---|---|
| Ochratoxin A | CVR/INS/SOP/HPLC/08 |
| Aflatoxin-B1 | CVR/INS/SOP/HPLC/10 |
| Aflatoxin-B2 | CVR/INS/SOP/HPLC/10 |
| Aflatoxin-G1 | CVR/INS/SOP/HPLC/10 |
| Aflatoxin-G2 | CVR/INS/SOP/HPLC/10 |
| Deoxynivalenol | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/013 |
| Total Aflatoxin | CVR/INS/SOP/HPLC/10 |
| Patulin | CVR/INS/SOP/LCMS-MS/009 |
How Mycotoxins Testing is tested
Reference methods applied
Aflatoxins and ochratoxin A are determined by HPLC with immunoaffinity clean-up; deoxynivalenol and patulin by LC-MS/MS, under validated in-house CVR SOPs within the accredited scope. The appropriate method is selected for each sample and regulatory requirement.
Accreditations covering Mycotoxins Testing
See the Accreditations & Scope page for full certificate details.
Samples we accept for Mycotoxins Testing
From enquiry to accredited report
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Login & Prep
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Accredited Analysis
Validated NABL-scope methods on advanced instruments.
Test Report
Traceable, accredited report with limit comparison.
Mycotoxins Testing — frequently asked questions
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