LVA GmbH was proud to showcase its latest research during a poster presentation at the 45th Mycotoxin Workshop in Vienna, highlighting the critical role of high-quality reference materials in ensuring accurate mycotoxin analysis in food and feed.
The study, titled “From Certificate to Reality: A Quality Assessment of Mycotoxin Reference Material”, evaluated Certified Reference Materials (CRMs) from nine different suppliers, focusing on Aflatoxin B1, Deoxynivalenol (DON), and Zearalenone (ZEN). The aim was to verify the accuracy of the certified values listed on Certificates of Analysis (CoAs) and to assess the overall qualitative integrity of the materials produced under ISO 17034 standards.
Using a combination of advanced analytical techniques—including HPLC-DAD, HPLC-FLD, LC-MS/MS, and HPLC-Orbitrap-MS—the team triangulated results to ensure robust quality assessments. Notably, the HPLC-Orbitrap-MS analysis provided unique insights into the complex composition of reference materials, revealing unexpected substances and potential similarities in contamination profiles across different suppliers. This points to a limited number of actual producers in the market, emphasizing the importance of transparency and quality control in the mycotoxin reference material supply chain.
By rigorously assessing these materials and comparing them against JRC European Union Reference Standards, LVA’s work not only validates the reliability of Certificates of Analysis but also enhances confidence in the accuracy and reproducibility of mycotoxin testing, ultimately contributing to higher food and feed safety standards.
This research underscores LVA’s commitment to driving innovation, transparency, and trust in analytical standards, providing laboratories and industry partners with the tools needed for reliable and reproducible mycotoxin monitoring.
