Mycotoxins
Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites
produced by fungi (moulds)
Mycotoxins can occur in agricultural • RIDA®QUICK lateral flow tests are
products, such as cereals and milk, as well immunochromatographic tests for
as in foods made from them, such as the quantitative determination of
bread and dairy products. Due to the mycotoxins with the innovative
frequent occurrence of mycotoxins and RIDA®SMART APP software directly by
their severe toxic effects on animals and smartphone or by RIDA®SMART BOX.
humans, maximum levels (MLs) for the
• Test cards, AFLACARD and OCHRACARD,
major mycotoxins have been set by
allow a qualitative screening of
legislative bodies. In accordance with
mycotoxins at various levels in food and
these guidelines specific sample
feed commodities.
preparation and detection methods were
developed. These include enzyme • Immunoaffinity columns
immunoassays, lateral flow devices or (RIDA®, EASI-EXTRACT®, PREP®) use the
immunoaffinity columns, etc. high specificity of antigen and antibody
interaction to isolate, purify and
Assays for the screening of mycotoxins
concentrate mycotoxins from many
in food and feed:
complex matrices prior to ELISA or
• RIDASCREEN® and EuroProxima enzyme chromatographic analysis.
immunoassays (ELISAs) use the high
• Solid phase extraction columns
specificity of antigen and antibody
(PuriTox) are used for the clean-up of
interaction to determine and quantify
cereal and cereal based samples prior
mycotoxins by photometric
to chromatographic analysis.
measurement.
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Reference material and standards
Trilogy® – naturally contaminated materials and
mycotoxin standards
Trilogy® Analytical Laboratory is one of the quality documentation. Trilogy® quality
few producers of certified, naturally control materials are available containing
contaminated reference materials and the major mycotoxins in various matrices
certified mycotoxin standards. Additionally, and levels of contamination: aflatoxin,
naturally contaminated quality control ochratoxin, zearalenone, deoxynivalenol
materials and analytical standards for daily and fumonisin contaminated materials are
quality assurance are available. available, as well as multitoxin QC
materials. Commodities include corn and
Trilogy® is a full service ISO 17025
corn by-products, wheat, barley and
accredited laboratory and accredited as a
malted barley, oats as well as complex
reference material producer according to
products such as animal feed, pet food and
ISO 17034. In cooperation with Trilogy®,
spices. Samples are available in 100 g
we offer naturally contaminated certified
re-sealable foil packs.
reference materials and certified mycotoxin
standards with metrological traceability.
Analytical Standards
The fields of application of these highly
characterized products range from method Trilogy® also provides over 30 analytical
validation in ISO 17025 accredited labs to standards for a wide range of mycotoxins,
instrument calibration. Certified reference in solvents and in dry form. The Trilogy®
materials are available in 100 g packs of analytical standards can be used for spiking
selected matrices. Both single and experiments in order to check laboratory
multitoxin options are available. Certified performance or for the analysis of
standard solutions contain one mycotoxin mycotoxins by HPLC, GC or LC-MS/MS.
each, dissolved in organic solvents. Trilogy® dried standards are very easy to
use. A simple reconstitution step reduces
Trilogy® Quality Control Materials the need to handle hazardous mycotoxin
powders. The liquid standards are ready to
These are naturally contaminated
use and contain mycotoxins in dissolved
homogeneous products that contain a
specified organic solvents. They are both
specific concentration of one or more
intended for use by customers who do not
mycotoxins. These materials have various
have a spectrophotometer or for those who
applications including daily quality
want to ensure accurate HPLC/GC/LC-MS/
assurance, technician training,
MS determination of mycotoxins with
troubleshooting, proficiency testing and
minimal preparation and effort.
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Trilogy®
Certified Trilogy® reference material
(according to ISO 17034)
• Naturally contaminated
• Single and multitoxin options available
• Metrological traceability
Certified Trilogy® mycotoxin standards
(according to ISO 17034)
• Ready-to-use liquids
• Single toxin solutions available
• Metrological traceability
Trilogy®
Quality control materials
• Naturally contaminated
• Single and multitoxin products available
• Cereals, corn, rice, and more
• Complex matrices like feed
Analytical standards
• Dried standard substances
• Ready-to-use standards, liquid
• Single and multitoxin options available
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Mycotoxins
Trilogy® Rhône
Certified Certified Quality control Analytical Standards
reference material liquid standards material standards
Mycotoxins
Aflatoxin
• Total
• B1
• B2
• G1
• G2
• M1
Citrinin
Diacetoxyscirpenol (DAS)
DON
Fumonisin
Fusarenon-X
Multitoxin
Neosolaniol
Nivalenol
Ochratoxin A
Patulin
T-2 Toxin
HT-2 Toxin
Trichothecenes
Zearalenone
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Certified Trilogy® Reference Materials for mycotoxin analysis
Product Description Amount Art. No.
Certified Reference Material Food or feed product
Certified Trilogy® Reference Material Commodities and contamination levels available 100 g TCRM-M1111-100
Aflatoxin upon request
Certified Trilogy® Reference Material Commodities and contamination levels available 100 g TCRM-M2111-100 (Corn)
DON upon request TCRM-M2113-100 (Wheat)
Certified Trilogy® Reference Material Commodities and contamination levels available 100 g TCRM-M1811-100
Fumonisin upon request
Certified Trilogy® Reference Material Commodities and contamination levels available 100 g TCRM-M1612-100
Ochratoxin upon request
Certified Trilogy® Reference Material Commodities and contamination levels available 100 g TCRM-M1711-100
Zearalenone upon request
Certified Trilogy® Reference Material Commodities, mycotoxins and contamination levels 100 g TCRM-MMA11-100
Multitoxin available upon request
Certified Trilogy® Liquid Standards for mycotoxin analysis
Certified Standards Liquid
Certified Trilogy® Liquid Standard 10 μg/mL aflatoxin B1 in acetonitrile 5 mL TCRS-M11LA1-5
Aflatoxin B1
Certified Trilogy® Liquid Standard 10 μg/mL aflatoxin B2 in acetonitrile 5 mL TCRS-M12LA1-5
Aflatoxin B2
Certified Trilogy® Liquid Standard 10 μg/mL aflatoxin G1 in acetonitrile 5 mL TCRS-M13LA1-5
Aflatoxin G1
Certified Trilogy® Liquid Standard 10 μg/mL aflatoxin G2 in acetonitrile 5 mL TCRS-M14LA1-5
Aflatoxin G2
Certified Trilogy® Liquid Standard 25 μg/mL deoxynivalenol in methanol 5 mL TCRS-M21LM1-5
Deoxynivalenol
Certified Trilogy® Liquid Standard 5 μg/mL ochratoxin A in methanol 5 mL TCRS-M16LM1-5
Ochratoxin A
Certified Trilogy® Liquid Standard 10 μg/mL zearalenone in methanol 5 mL TCRS-M17LM1-5
Zearalenone
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Trilogy® Quality Control Material for mycotoxin analysis
Product Description Amount Art. No.
QC Material Food or feed product
Trilogy® QC Material Commodities and contamination levels available 100 g TQC-M1111-100
Aflatoxin upon request
Trilogy® QC Material Commodities and contamination levels available 100 g TQC-M2111-100 (Corn)
Deoxynivalenol (DON) upon request TQC-M2112-100 (Barley)
TQC-M2113-100 (Wheat)
TQC-M2116-100 (Oats)
Trilogy® QC Material Commodities and contamination levels available 100 g TQC-M1811-100
Fumonisin upon request
Trilogy® QC Material Commodities and contamination levels available 100 g TQC-M1611-100 (Corn)
Ochratoxin upon request TQC-M1612-100 (Wheat)
Trilogy® QC Material Commodities and contamination levels available 100 g TQC-M1711-100 (Corn)
Zearalenone upon request TQC-M1712-100 (Wheat)
Trilogy® QC Material Commodities, mycotoxins and contamination levels 100 g TQC-MMA11-100
Multitoxin available upon request
Trilogy® QC Material Commodities, mycotoxins and contamination levels 100 g TQC-CC100
Complex Commodities available upon request
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Mycotoxins
Analytical Mycotoxin Standards for mycotoxin analysis
Product Description Amount Art. No.
Aflatoxins Dried
Trilogy® Dried Standard Aflatoxins B1, B2, G1, G2 (4:1:4:1) 5 μg/mL in 10 mL TAS-MM11DA1-10
Aflatoxins B1, B2, G1, G2 (2/0.5/2/0.5 μg/mL) after reconstitution
Trilogy® Dried Standard Aflatoxin B1 25 μg/mL in 10 mL TAS-M11DA1-10
Aflatoxin B1 after reconstitution
Trilogy® Dried Standard Aflatoxin B2 25 μg/mL in 10 mL TAS-M12DA1-10
Aflatoxin B2 after reconstitution
Trilogy® Dried Standard Aflatoxin G1 25 μg/mL in 10 mL TAS-M13DA1-10
Aflatoxin G1 after reconstitution
Trilogy® Dried Standard Aflatoxin G2 25 μg/mL in 10 mL TAS-M14DA1-10
Aflatoxin G2 after reconstitution
Trilogy® Dried Standard Aflatoxin M1 1 μg/mL in 2 mL TAS-M15DA2-2
Aflatoxin M1 after reconstitution
Liquid
Trilogy® Liquid Standard Aflatoxin B1, B2, G1, G2 (4:1:4:1) 10 mL TAS-MM11LA1-10
Aflatoxins B1, B2, G1, G2 5 μg/mL (2/0.5/2/0.5 μg/mL) in acetonitrile
AFLASTANDARD Total aflatoxin standard (B1, B2, G1, G2) solution at 6 mL RBRP22
1000 ng/mL (250 ng/mL each) in methanol : acetonitrile 3 mL RBRP22A
(50:50 v/v)
Trilogy® Liquid Standard Aflatoxin B1 10 mL TAS-M11LA1-10
Aflatoxin B1 25 μg/mL in acetonitrile
Trilogy® Liquid Standard Aflatoxin B2 10 mL TAS-M12LA1-10
Aflatoxin B2 25 μg/mL in acetonitrile
Trilogy® Liquid Standard Aflatoxin G1 10 mL TAS-M13LA1-10
Aflatoxin G1 25 μg/mL in acetonitrile
Trilogy® Liquid Standard Aflatoxin G2 10 mL TAS-M14LA1-10
Aflatoxin G2 25 μg/mL in acetonitrile
Trilogy® Liquid Standard Aflatoxin M1 2 mL TAS-M15LA1-2
Aflatoxin M1 0.5 μg/mL in acetonitrile
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Analytical Mycotoxin Standards for mycotoxin analysis
Product Description Amount Art. No.
Citrinin Dried
Trilogy® Dried Standard Citrinin 5 μg/mL in 5 mL TAS-M31DE1-5
Citrinin after reconstitution
DAS Dried
Trilogy® Dried Standard Diacetoxyscirpenol (DAS) 100 μg/mL in 5 mL TAS-M26DA1-5
Diacetoxyscirpenol (DAS) after reconstitution
DON (Vomitoxin) Dried
Trilogy® Dried Standard DON Deoxynivalenol 50 μg/mL in 10 mL TAS-M21DM1-10
after reconstitution
Trilogy® Dried Standard Deoxynivalenol (DON) 100 μg/mL in 10 mL TAS-M21DM2-10
Deoxynivalenol (DON) after reconstitution
Trilogy® Dried Standard 3-Acetyl deoxynivalenol 100 μg/mL in 5 mL TAS-M22DA1-5
3-Acetyl Deoxynivalenol after reconstitution
Trilogy® Dried Standard 15-Acetyl deoxynivalenol 100 μg/mL in 5 mL TAS-M23DA1-5
15-Acetyl Deoxynivalenol after reconstitution
Liquid
Trilogy® Liquid Standard Deoxynivalenol (DON) 10 mL TAS-M21LM2-10
Deoxynivalenol (DON) 100 μg/mL in methanol
Fumonisins Dried
Trilogy® Dried Standard Fumonisin B1, Fumonisin B2 (10:3) 100/30 μg/mL in 2 mL TAS-MM18DZ1-2
Fumonisin B1, B2 after reconstitution
Liquid
Trilogy® Liquid Standard Fumonisin B1, Fumonisin B2 (10:3) 2 mL TAS-MM18LZ1-2
Fumonisin B1, B2 100/30 μg/mL in acetonitrile/water (50/50)
Trilogy® Liquid Standard Fumonisin B1 2 mL TAS-M18LZ1-2
Fumonisin B1 100 μg/mL in acetonitrile/water (50/50)
Trilogy® Liquid Standard Fumonisin B2 2 mL TAS-M19LZ1-2
Fumonisin B2 100 μg/mL in acetonitrile/water (50/50)
Fusarenon X Dried
Trilogy® Dried Standard Fusarenon-X 100 μg/mL in 5 mL TAS-M29DM1-5
Fusarenon-X after reconstitution
Neosolaniol Dried
Trilogy® Dried Standard Neosolaniol Neosolaniol 100 μg/mL in 5 mL TAS-M27DA1-5
after reconstitution
Nivalenol Dried
Trilogy® Dried Standard Nivalenol Nivalenol 100 μg/mL in 5 mL TAS-M28DM1-5
after reconstitution
Ochratoxin A Dried
Trilogy® Dried Standard Ochratoxin A 1 μg/mL in 5 mL TAS-M16DM1-5
Ochratoxin A after reconstitution
Liquid
Trilogy® Liquid Standard Ochratoxin A 5 mL TAS-M16LM2-5
Ochratoxin A 10 μg/mL in methanol
Trilogy® Liquid Standard Ochratoxin A 5 mL TAS-M16LM1-5
Ochratoxin A 1 μg/mL in methanol
OCHRASTANDARD Ochratoxin A standard solution at a concentration 6 mL RBRP11
of 1000 ng/mL in methanol 3 mL RBRP11A
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Analytical Mycotoxin Standards for mycotoxin analysis
Product Description Amount Art. No.
Patulin Liquid
Trilogy® Liquid Standard Patulin 5 mL TAS-M30LA1-5
Patulin 25 μg/mL in acetonitrile
T-2/HT-2 Dried
Trilogy® Dried Standard T-2 toxin 100 μg/mL in 5 mL TAS-M24DA1-5
T-2 Toxin after reconstitution
Trilogy® Dried Standard HT-2 toxin 100 μg/mL in 5 mL TAS-M25DA1-5
HT-2 Toxin after reconstitution
Liquid
Trilogy® Liquid Standard T-2 Toxin 5 mL TAS-M24LA1-5
T-2 Toxin 100 μg/mL in acetonitrile
Trilogy® Liquid Standard HT-2 Toxin 5 mL TAS-M25LA1-5
HT-2 Toxin 100 μg/mL in acetonitrile
Trichothecenes – Multitoxines Liquid
Trilogy® Liquid Standard Type A & B Trichothecenes 2 mL TAS-MM21LA1-2
Type A & B Trichothecenes (fusarenon X, deoxynivalenol, nivalenol,
3- & 15-acetyl DON, HT-2 toxin, diacetoxyscirpenol,
T-2 toxin, neosolaniol)
100 μg/mL in acetonitrile
Dried
Trilogy® Dried Standard Type A Trichothecenes 10 μg/mL in 5 mL TAS-MM22DA1-5
Type A Trichothecenes (diacetoxyscirpenol, HT-2 toxin, T-2 toxin, neosolaniol) after reconstitution
Zearalenone Dried
Trilogy® Dried Standard Zearalenone 25 μg/mL in 10 mL TAS-M17DM1-10
Zearalenone after reconstitution
Liquid
Trilogy® Liquid Standard Zearalenone 10 mL TAS-M17LM1-10
Zearalenone 25 μg/mL in methanol
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