VICAM’s Afla-V AQUA Strip Test Receives USDA-GIPSA Certification for the Quantitative Analysis of Aflatoxins
August 15 2016 - 8:30AM
Business Wire
Eco-Friendly Aflatoxin Detection Method is Now
Verified by the United States Official Grain Inspection System
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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VICAM’s Afla-V AQUA Strip Test Receives
USDA-GIPSA Certification for the Quantitative Analysis of
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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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