Eco-Friendly Aflatoxin Detection Method is Now Verified by the United
States Official Grain Inspection System
MILFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 15, 2016--
Waters Corporation (WAT: NYSE) today announced VICAM®, a
Waters® Business, received USDA-GIPSA (Grain Inspection,
Packers & Stockyards Administration) certification for its Afla-V®
AQUA™ strip test for the quantitative analysis of total aflatoxins
in grains.
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“Aflatoxin detection is critical to global food cultivation and trade.
USDA-GIPSA approval provides official verification of method
performance, giving our customers even greater confidence in their
aflatoxin testing data,” said Marjorie Radlo-Zandi, Managing Director,
VICAM. “In addition, the Afla-V® AQUA™ strip test
is an eco-friendly and sustainable alternative to traditional solvent
based methods – improving safety and reducing the overall costs of
aflatoxin testing.”
The Afla-V® AQUA™ strip test provides fully
quantitative data for the determination of total aflatoxins. Results are
displayed on the digital screen in just five minutes (following
extraction and sample preparation) with a range of 5-300 parts per
billion for total aflatoxins, and was designed to be used virtually
anywhere, requiring little to no training or expertise.
Traditional methods for the detection of aflatoxins have required the
use of methanol, ethanol and other solvents for the extraction step,
costly chemicals which require specialized and often costly shipping,
handling and storage facilities. The Afla-V® AQUA™
strip test replaces chemical solvents with a water-based extraction
solution which is both environmentally friendly and safe for use in the
field, process or laboratory environment.
About Aflatoxins
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.
About VICAM, A Waters Business (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)
Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) develops and manufactures advanced
analytical and material science technologies for laboratory dependent
organizations. For more than 50 years, the company has pioneered a
connected portfolio of separations science, laboratory information
management, mass spectrometry, and thermal analysis systems.
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