Fungal Toxin Detection for Grain Safety
Mycotoxins pose one of the highest financial and safety risks in grain trade. These toxic compounds produced by fungi can contaminate cereals, oilseeds, and feed materials, leading to serious health risks for humans and animals, as well as significant commercial losses.
We offer comprehensive toxin screening using validated laboratory methods to ensure cargo safety prior to shipment or distribution. Our mycotoxin analysis services help you protect your business from contaminated cargo and ensure compliance with international food safety regulations.
Analysis Includes
- Aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1, G2)
- Deoxynivalenol (DON)
- Zearalenone (ZEA)
- Ochratoxin A (OTA)
- Fumonisins
Your Protection
Our comprehensive mycotoxin screening protects your business from the severe consequences of contaminated cargo, ensuring safe products reach your customers and markets.
Assure Livestock
Feed Safety
Protect animal health and productivity by ensuring feed materials meet mycotoxin safety limits and quality standards.
Prevent Import Bans
& Product Disposal
Avoid costly border rejections, cargo detentions, and mandatory disposal by testing before shipment to destination markets.
Mitigate Liability & Brand Damage
Protect your company reputation and reduce legal exposure by ensuring products meet safety standards before reaching consumers.
Frequently asked questions
Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites produced by certain fungi (molds) that can contaminate agricultural commodities. They pose serious health risks to humans and animals, including liver damage, immune suppression, and carcinogenic effects. Common mycotoxin-producing fungi include Aspergillus, Fusarium, and Penicillium species.
Aflatoxins are among the most toxic and carcinogenic mycotoxins, produced by Aspergillus species. The EU sets strict limits of 4 �g/kg for total aflatoxins (B1+B2+G1+G2) and 2 �g/kg for aflatoxin B1 in food. Many countries have similar or more stringent limits, making pre-shipment testing essential.
Cereals (wheat, maize, barley), oilseeds, nuts, dried fruits, spices, and animal feed are particularly susceptible to mycotoxin contamination. Storage conditions�temperature, humidity, and duration�significantly affect mycotoxin development. Pre-harvest weather conditions and post-harvest handling also play critical roles.
DON, also known as vomitoxin, is a Fusarium mycotoxin commonly found in cereals, especially wheat and maize. It causes feed refusal and vomiting in animals and gastrointestinal issues in humans. The EU limit for unprocessed cereals is 1250 �g/kg. DON testing is essential for grain trade compliance.
Standard mycotoxin analysis typically takes 2-5 working days from sample receipt, depending on the specific toxins tested and laboratory workload. Rapid screening methods may provide preliminary results faster. We coordinate with accredited laboratories to deliver timely results that meet your shipping schedules.
Cargo exceeding mycotoxin limits may face border rejection, mandatory destruction, or diversion to non-food uses. Pre-shipment testing allows you to identify issues early, enabling options such as blending with clean cargo, treatment where permitted, or redirection to markets with different limits. This protects you from costly rejections and disposal.
