Product is Approved for the Quantitative Determination of Aflatoxins
in Corn
MILFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 24, 2014--
Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) today announced VICAM®, A Waters®
Business, received USDA-GIPSA (Grain Inspection, Packers & Stockyards
Administration) certification for its Afla-V™
lateral flow strip test for the quantitative analysis of total
aflatoxins in corn.
“We are pleased to obtain USDA-GIPSA certification for the Alfa-V. This
enables official USDA export laboratories and USDA-licensed grain
inspection sites to use Afla-V to verify that corn shipments comply with
domestic and global regulatory limits for aflatoxins,” said Marjorie
Radlo-Zandi, General Manager, Director of Operations at VICAM.
Afla-V strip tests utilize the proven sensitivity and selectivity of
VICAM’s monoclonal antibodies to accurately detect and measure total
aflatoxins B1, B2, G1, and G2 at levels as low as 2 ppb and as high as
100 ppb. The single dilution sample preparation procedure saves time and
materials, and the test takes five minutes to develop. Digital readings
are clearly displayed on the screen of the Vertu®
Lateral Flow Reader, eliminating any guess work about the results.
Aflatoxins are naturally occurring chemical byproducts of mold species
which are natural inhabitants of crop soils. Severe rain and drought can
encourage aflatoxin production, and once released, aflatoxin and other
mycotoxins are difficult to manage and nearly impossible to destroy.
Aflatoxin B1 is classified as a Group I carcinogen and is highly toxic
even at very low concentrations. The USDA, FDA, EU, and other
international government agencies impose specific regulations and
guidelines for acceptable levels of mycotoxins. Producers and exporters
use on-site and laboratory testing to ensure regulatory compliance and
to protect human and animal health from illnesses associated with
mycotoxins, including cancer and feed refusal in animals.
VICAM offers a full line of products for rapid detection of mycotoxins
using fluorometry, HPLC, UPLC® and LC/MS/MS technologies,
including GIPSA certified fluorometric methods for aflatoxin, fumonisin
and ochratoxin in various grain commodities.
About VICAM, A Waters Business (www.vicam.com)
VICAM is a world-leading provider of mycotoxin testing solutions. Since
1985, VICAM has been dedicated to developing USDA- and AOAC-approved
rapid tests for mycotoxins. VICAM’s mycotoxin test kits offer a choice
of rapid qualitative screening and quantitative test methods for a wide
variety of mycotoxins. Around the world, VICAM products are used with
confidence by customers who trust our commitment to extending the value
of those products with unmatched service and support. We guarantee
satisfaction with expert technical assistance and top-of-the-line
customer care through a global scientific and distribution network that
develops, markets, sells, and services our products in more than 100
countries. For more information, please visit www.vicam.com
or call +1.508.482.4935.
About Waters Corporation(www.waters.com)
For more than 50 years, Waters Corporation has created business
advantages for laboratory-dependent organizations by delivering
practical and sustainable innovation to enable significant advancements
in such areas as healthcare delivery, environmental management, food
safety, and water quality, consumer products and high-value added
chemicals worldwide.
Pioneering a connected portfolio of separations science, laboratory
information management, mass spectrometry and thermal analysis, Waters
technology breakthroughs and laboratory solutions provide an enduring
platform for customer success.
With revenue of $1.9 billion in 2013, Waters is driving scientific
discovery and operational excellence for customers worldwide.
Waters, VICAM, UPLC and Vertu are registered trademarks of Waters
Corporation. Afla-V is a trademark of Waters Corporation.
Source: Waters Corporation
VICAM
Patricia Jackson, +1-515-326-4417
Market Development
Manager
pjackson@vicam.com
www.vicam.com
or
Waters
Corporation
Chris Orlando, 508-482-2623
Public Relations
Manager
Chris_orlando@waters.com