Mycotoxins
Mycotoxin testing is essential for protecting food and feed quality, safeguarding human and animal health, and meeting strict regulatory requirements. Produced naturally by certain moulds and fungi, mycotoxins can contaminate cereals, nuts, spices, coffee, animal feed and many other agricultural commodities. R-Biopharm Australia’s comprehensive mycotoxin testing portfolio combines rapid screening assays, quantitative immunoassays, advanced sample preparation products and laboratory technologies to deliver accurate, reliable detection across a wide range of food and feed matrices. Whether performing routine quality control or regulatory testing, our solutions help laboratories make informed decisions with confidence.
Protecting Food Before Contamination Becomes a Crisis
Mycotoxins present one of the greatest natural food safety challenges facing the global food and feed industry. Because contamination can occur before harvest, during storage or throughout processing, routine testing plays a critical role in identifying risks before products enter the supply chain. R-Biopharm Australia’s mycotoxin testing solutions help laboratories detect contamination early, minimise financial losses, support export requirements and protect consumers through reliable analytical performance.
We offer test kits for all relevant mycotoxins from aflatoxin to zearalenone. Please choose a specific mycotoxin below to find out more about it.
Methods for Mycotoxin Analysis
Analysing mycotoxins poses several unique challenges because these toxins are naturally occurring contaminants produced by moulds. Their formation before harvest is influenced by factors such as weather conditions and agricultural practices, while post-harvest production largely depends on storage and handling. These variables create key questions for effective risk management: Where should mycotoxin testing occur? When and how often should it be conducted? And how many samples are needed to ensure reliable results?
Mycotoxins are often distributed unevenly within a product and can occur at very low concentrations, making detection more difficult. Test samples can range from relatively simple matrices like wheat or corn to highly complex ones such as spices, coffee, or multi-ingredient animal feeds. Selecting the appropriate sampling strategy and analytical method is therefore critical for accurate results.
R-Biopharm provides a comprehensive mycotoxin testing portfolio with reliable and validated analytical solutions designed to meet the diverse needs of mycotoxin testing across various food and feed products.
ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays) test kits are accurate and easy to use. ELISA test kits arethe ideal solution for a measurement of multiple samples. R-Biopharm offers two product lines for ELISA:
RIDASCREEN®FAST
Short incubation times of as low as 8 – 15 minutes, for mostly up to 19 samples in single determination in one run.
RIDASCREEN®
Low limit of detection (LOD). With incubation times of e.g. 75 minutes for up to 42 samples in double determination. Due to the longer incubation times these test kits can be automated using the e.g. ThunderBolt®.
The main advantages of ELISA are that it is fast for a high number of samples, low cost for set up and minimal training required. ELISA can be automated using the e.g. ThunderBolt®. Cost effectiveness for automation requires a minimum of 4 to 5 samples tested per ELISA run. Results are measured with an ELISA plate reader, such as the RIDA® Absorbance 96.
In general, testing of raw ingredients can be done with on-site rapid test. Results are available in minutes and require only a minimal amount of training and equipment. While conventional LFD kits use an organic solvent, more environmentallyfriendly kits use a water extraction to avoid organic solvent waste.
To remove subjectivity in the evaluation, digital reading of quantitative results is carried out with the RIDA®SMART APP.
The screening cards AFLACARD® and OCHRACARD® are specially designed to get a rapid, semi-quantitative result for more complex commodities.
Immunoaffinity columns (IAC), such as RIDA®, EASI-EXTRACT®, PREP®, and RHONE®, are highly selective due to the presence of monoclonal antibodies. They offer excellent sample clean-up, which is particularly advantageous when working with complex commodities. This high level of purification allows the use of solvent-based standards with LC-MS/MS detection. Additionally, clean eluates generated by IACs eliminate the need for matrix-matched or isotopically labelled standards, simplifying the analytical workflow.
Solid phase extraction (SPE) columns, on the other hand, use selected solid adsorbents to bind interfering components and pigments, making the target mycotoxins easier to analyse. SPE provides a non-specific clean-up, making it well-suited for multi-toxin analysis in simpler matrices such as cereals. It is also a simple, fast, and cost-effective method, offering excellent screening capabilities when used in conjunction with LC-MS/MS. SPE can be used with matrix-matched standards, removing the need for costly isotopically labelled standards.
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) and LC-MS/MS are considered reference methods, especially in regulatory and legal contexts. Their main advantages include high sensitivity, applicability to complex matrices, and accuracy. However, achieving optimal performance with HPLC and LC-MS/MS requires effective sample clean-up, which can be accomplished using either solid phase or immunoaffinity columns.
For very high sample throughput, fully automated systems like CHRONECT Symbiosis RIDA®CREST using immunoaffinity cartridges can be used up to 15 times. With LC-MS/MS all regulated mycotoxins are detected as well as most common masked andemerging metabolites. It is also possible to analyse other parameters such as pesticides and veterinary drugs.
From Rapid Screening to Reference Laboratory Analysis
Every laboratory has different testing requirements. That’s why
R-Biopharm Australia offers a complete mycotoxin testing portfolio with analytical solutions designed to suit routine screening, quantitative analysis and confirmatory workflows. Our range includes RIDASCREEN® ELISA assays for accurate quantification, RIDA®QUICK lateral flow tests for rapid on-site screening, immunoaffinity and solid phase extraction columns for sample clean-up, and solutions designed to support HPLC and LC-MS/MS analysis. This flexible portfolio enables laboratories to select the most appropriate workflow based on sample type, throughput and regulatory requirements.
Product Portfolio
Ordering Information
| Ref | Description | Number of Tests/Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RBRP38 | AFLACARD TOTAL | 10 Cards / 20 Tests | |
| RBRP27 | AFLACARD B1 | 10 Cards / 20 Tests | |
| RBRP48 | OCHRACARD | 10 Cards / 20 Tests |
Ordering Information
| Ref | Description | Number of Tests/Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R1403 | RIDASCREEN® Zearalenon ECO | Microtitre Plate with 96 Wells (12 Strips with 8 Removable Wells Each) | |
| 5121OTA | EuroProxima Ochratoxin A | Microtitre Plate with 96 Wells (12 Strips with 8 Removable Wells Each) | |
| 5121AFBS | EuroProxima Aflatoxin B1 sensitive | Microtitre Plate with 96 Wells (12 Strips with 8 Removable Wells Each) | |
| 5121AFMS | EuroProxima PLUS Aflatoxin M1 sensitive | Microtitre Plate with 96 Wells (12 Strips with 8 Removable Wells Each) | |
| R3411 | RIDASCREEN® Fumonisin ECO | Microtitre Plate with 96 Wells (12 Strips with 8 Removable Wells Each) | |
| R1312 | RIDASCREEN® Ochratoxin A 30/15 | Microtitre Plate with 96 Wells (12 Strips with 8 Removable Wells Each) | |
| R3805 | RIDASCREEN® T-2 / HT-2 Toxin | Microtitre Plate with 96 Wells (12 Strips with 8 Removable Wells Each) | |
| R1401 | RIDASCREEN® Zearalenon | Microtitre Plate with 96 Wells (12 Strips with 8 Removable Wells Each) | |
| R5906 | RIDASCREEN® DON | Microtitre Plate with 96 Wells (12 Strips with 8 Removable Wells Each) | |
| R3801 | RIDASCREEN® T-2 Toxin | Microtitre Plate with 96 Wells (12 Strips with 8 Removable Wells Each) | |
| R5505 | RIDASCREEN®FAST Zearalenon SC | Microtitre Plate with 48 Wells (6 Strips with 8 Removable Wells Each) | |
| R5502 | RIDASCREEN®FAST Zearalenon | Microtitre Plate with 48 Wells (6 Strips with 8 Removable Wells Each) | |
| R5302 | RIDASCREEN®FAST T-2 Toxin | Microtitre Plate with 48 Wells (6 Strips with 8 Removable Wells Each) | |
| R5402 | RIDASCREEN®FAST Ochratoxin A | Microtitre Plate with 48 Wells (6 Strips with 8 Removable Wells Each) | |
| R5905 | RIDASCREEN®FAST DON SC | Microtitre Plate with 48 Wells (6 Strips with 8 Removable Wells Each) | |
| R5901 / R5902 | RIDASCREEN®FAST DON | R5901 : Microtitre Plate with 96 Wells (12 Strips with 8 Removable Wells Each) R5902 : Microtitre Plate with 48 Wells (6 Strips with 8 Removable Wells Each) | |
| R6302 | RIDASCREEN®FAST Citrinin | Microtitre Plate with 48 Wells (6 Strips with 8 Removable Wells Each) | |
| R9002 | RIDASCREEN®FAST Aflatoxin SC | Microtitre Plate with 48 Wells (6 Strips with 8 Removable Wells Each) | |
| R5202 | RIDASCREEN®FAST Aflatoxin | Microtitre Plate with 48 Wells (6 Strips with 8 Removable Wells Each) | |
| R4701 | RIDASCREEN® Aflatoxin Total | Microtitre Plate with 96 Wells (12 Strips with 8 Removable Wells Each) | |
| R1211 | RIDASCREEN® Aflatoxin B1 30/15 | Microtitre Plate with 96 Wells (12 Strips with 8 Removable Wells Each) | |
| R1121 | RIDASCREEN® Aflatoxin M1 | Microtitre Plate with 96 Wells (12 Strips with 8 Removable Wells Each) | |
| R5603 | RIDASCREEN®FAST Fumonisin ECO | Microtitre Plate with 48 Wells (6 Strips with 8 Removable Wells Each) |
Ordering Information
| Ref | Description | Number of Tests/Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R5000 | RIDA®QUICK Mycotoxin ECO Extractor | 110mL (10x Concentrate) | |
| R5404 | RIDA®QUICK Ochratoxin ECO | 20 x Test Strips | |
| R5209 | RIDA®QUICK Aflatoxin RQS ECO | 20 x Test Strips | |
| R5208 | RIDA®QUICK Aflatoxin RQS | 20 x Test Strips | |
| R5911 | RIDA®QUICK DON RQS ECO | 20 x Test Strips | |
| R5304 | RIDA®QUICK T-2 / HT-2 RQS ECO | 20 x Test Strips | |
| R5504 | RIDA®QUICK Zearalenon RQS | 20 x Test Strips | |
| R5606 | RIDA®QUICK Fumonisin RQS ECO | 20 x Test Strips |
Ordering Information
| Ref | Description | Number of Tests/Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|
| TC-QP2100-50 | QualiT Pure™ Multi-Ergot Alkaloid MS | 50 Columns (Syringe Format) | |
| TC-QP1000-50 | QualiT Pure™ Multi-Mycotoxin | 50 Columns (Syringe Format) | |
| TC-QP1100-50 | QualiT Pure™ Multi-tox MS | 50 Columns (Syringe Format) | |
| RBRP901 / RBRP901/48 | IMMUNOPREP® ONLINE OCHRATOXIN | RBRP901 : 96 Cartridges RBRP901/48 : 48 Cartridges | |
| RBRP904/48 | IMMUNOPREP® ONLINE AFLATOXIN M1 | 48 Cartridges | |
| RBRP900 / RBRP900/48 | IMMUNOPREP® ONLINE AFLATOXIN | RBRP900 : 96 Cartridges RBRP900/48 : 48 Cartridges | |
| RBRP128 / RBRP128B / RBRAUTO-P128 / BRAUTO-P128B | 11⁺Myco MS-PREP® | RBRP128: 10 Immunoaffinity Columns (3mL Format) RBRP128B: 50 Immunoaffinity Columns (3mL Format) RBRAUTO-P128: 10 Immunoaffinity Columns (3mL Format) RBRAUTO-P128B: 50 Immunoaffinity Columns (3mL Format) | |
| RBRDP126 / RBRP126 | EASI-EXTRACT® CITRININ | RBRDP126 : 10 Columns (3mL Format) RBRP126 : 25 Columns (3mL Format) | |
| RBRP124 / RBRP124B | AFLAPREP® M WIDE | RBRP124 : 10 Columns (3mL Format) RBRP124B : 50 Columns (3mL Format) | |
| RBRP115 / BRP115B | AOF MS-PREP® | RBRP115 : 10 Immunoaffinity Columns (3mL Format) RBRP115B : 50 Immunoaffinity Columns (3mL Format) | |
| RBRP14 / BRP14B | OCHRAPREP® | RBRP14 : 10 Columns (3mL Format) RBRP14B : 50 Columns (3mL Format) RBRP14/500 : 500 columns (3mL Format) | |
| RBRRP91 / RBRRP90 | EASI-EXTRACT® ZEARALENONE | RBRRP91 : 10 Columns (3mL Format) RBRRP90 : 50 Columns (3mL Format) | |
| RBRP43 / RBRP43B | EASI-EXTRACT® T-2 and HT-2 | RBRP43 : 10 Columns (3mL Format) RBRP43B : 50 Columns (3mL Format) | |
| RBRP250 / BRP250B | EASIMIP™ PATULIN | RBRP250 : 10 columns (3mL Format) RBRP250B : 50 Columns (3mL Format) | |
| R1303 | RIDA® Ochratoxin A Column | 10 Immunoaffinity Columns | |
| RBRP89 / BRP89B | AFLAOCHRA PREP® | RBRP89 : 10 Immunoaffinity Columns (1mL Format) RBRP89B : 50 Immunoaffinity Columns (1mL Format) | |
| RBRP73 / BRP73B | DZT MS-PREP® | RBRP73 : 10 Immunoaffinity Columns (1mL Format) RBRP73B : 50 Immunoaffinity Columns (1mL Format) | |
| RBRP112 / BRP112B | AO ZON PREP® | RBRP112 : 10 Immunoaffinity Columns (3mL Format) RBRP112B : 50 Immunoaffinity Columns (3mL Format) | |
| RBRDP31 / BRP31B | FUMONIPREP® | RBRDP31 : 10 Columns (3mL Format) RBRP31B : 50 Columns (3mL Format) | |
| RBRP50 / BRP50B | DONPREP® | RBRP50 : 10 Columns (3mL Format) RBRP50B : 50 Columns (3mL Format) | |
| RBRRP71 / BRRP70N | EASI-EXTRACT® AFLATOXIN | RBRRP71 : 10 Columns (3mL Format) RBRRP70N : 50 Columns (3mL Format) RBRP70N/500 : 500 Columns (3mL Format) | |
| R5001 / 5002 | RIDA® Aflatoxin Column | R5001 : 10 Immunoaffinity Columns (1mL Format) R5002 : 50 Immunoaffinity Columns (1mL Format) | |
| RBRP25 | PuriTox Aflatoxin | 50 Columns (Syringe Format) | |
| RBRDP07 / RBRP07 / BRP07/500 / RBRAUTO-P07 / RBRAUTO-P07/500 | AFLAPREP® | RBRDP07 : 10 Columns (1mL Format) RBRP07 : 50 Columns (1mL Format) RBRP07/500 L 500 Columns (1mL Format) RBRAUTO-P07 : 50 Columns (1 mL Format) RBRAUTO-P07/500 : 500 Columns (1mL Format) | |
| TC-M160 | PuriTox AflaZON | 25 Solid Phase Clean-Up Columns (Syringe Format) |
Testing Solutions for Every Major Mycotoxin
Different commodities present different contamination risks, making comprehensive testing essential. R-Biopharm Australia’s mycotoxin testing portfolio supports the detection of all major regulated mycotoxins, including aflatoxins, deoxynivalenol (DON), ochratoxin A, fumonisins, zearalenone, T-2/HT-2 toxins, patulin and citrinin. Suitable for cereals, grains, nuts, spices, coffee, dried fruit, animal feed and processed food products, our solutions help laboratories maintain product quality, demonstrate regulatory compliance and protect supply chain integrity.
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Helping Laboratories Stay Ahead of Mycotoxin Risk
Managing mycotoxin contamination requires reliable science, practical workflows and trusted technical expertise. Backed by globally recognised technologies and local Australian support, R-Biopharm Australia’s mycotoxin testing portfolio helps food manufacturers, feed producers and commercial laboratories strengthen quality assurance programs, meet international regulations and confidently protect the safety of food and feed products.
Technology That Supports Every Stage of Mycotoxin Analysis
Reliable mycotoxin testing depends on more than high-quality assays, it requires technologies that deliver efficient, reproducible laboratory workflows. R-Biopharm Australia’s portfolio includes the ThunderBolt® automated ELISA platform for high-throughput immunoassay testing, the RIDA®SMART APP for objective digital interpretation of rapid lateral flow results, and a comprehensive range of immunoaffinity and solid phase extraction columns that simplify sample preparation for HPLC and LC-MS/MS analysis.
By combining innovative instrumentation with validated analytical methods, laboratories can improve efficiency, reduce variability and maintain confidence in every mycotoxin result.
