Ochratoxin A Reference Standard – Mycotoxin Calibration Material

Ochratoxin A, B, and C are mycotoxins produced by Aspergillus species (A. ochraceus and others) and Penicillium species, with Ochratoxin A being the most prevalent and toxicologically relevant member of this family. This product provides high-purity solid reference standards essential for accurate detection and quantification. Ochratoxin A contamination occurs across cereal grains, coffee, dried fruits, and red wines. It is recognized as a carcinogenic compound and accumulates in animal tissues, making meat and meat products secondary contamination vectors. Regulatory limits have been established throughout the European Union and globally. Proper sample preparation and analysis protocols ensure reliable results, with Romer Mills® grinding and subdivision systems designed for high-volume sample processing. Multiple analytical technologies are available: ELISA for rapid low-cost screening, Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) as a cost-effective semi-quantitative method with cleaning columns and Autospotter automation, and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) with Fluorescence Detection (FLD) as the internationally recognized reference method.

Technical Specifications

Applications

• High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC-FLD) reference method implementation
• Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC) method setup and validation
• ELISA assay calibration for rapid screening applications
• Grain, cereal, and legume contamination testing
• Coffee and dried fruit quality control
• Wine analysis and phenolic compound studies
• Animal feed and meat product contamination monitoring
• Laboratory control materials and QA/QC procedures