Ochratoxin A
Ochratoxin A testing is essential for protecting food and feed quality, meeting regulatory requirements and safeguarding human and animal health. Produced by certain Aspergillus and Penicillium species, ochratoxin A (OTA) is one of the most significant mycotoxins affecting cereals, coffee, dried fruit, spices, wine and animal feed. Because contamination can develop during drying and storage, reliable testing is critical for identifying affected products before they reach the market. R-Biopharm Australia’s comprehensive ochratoxin A testing portfolio combines rapid screening assays, quantitative immunoassays and advanced sample preparation technologies to deliver accurate, dependable detection across a broad range of food and feed matrices.
Protect High-Value Commodities from Storage-Related Contamination
Unlike many mycotoxins that originate primarily in the field, ochratoxin A is frequently associated with inadequate drying and storage conditions that promote fungal growth after harvest. This makes routine OTA testing particularly important for commodities such as coffee beans, cocoa, cereals, dried fruit, spices, wine and animal feed. Early detection helps manufacturers minimise product losses, maintain quality standards and comply with increasingly stringent domestic and international regulations.
Flexible Testing Solutions for Routine and Confirmatory Analysis
Every laboratory has different analytical requirements, from rapid intake screening to detailed quantitative analysis. R-Biopharm Australia’s ochratoxin A testing portfolio includes OCHRACARD® for rapid screening, RIDA®QUICK Ochratoxin ECO lateral flow assays for fast on-site testing, RIDASCREEN® Ochratoxin A ELISA kits for quantitative laboratory analysis and immunoaffinity columns that simplify sample preparation before HPLC or LC-MS/MS analysis. This comprehensive portfolio allows laboratories to choose the workflow that best matches their throughput, turnaround time and compliance requirements.
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Product Portfolio
Ordering Information
| Ref | Description | Number of Tests/Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|
| RBRP48 | OCHRACARD | 10 Cards / 20 Tests |
Ordering Information
| Ref | Description | Number of Tests/Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5121OTA | EuroProxima Ochratoxin A | Microtitre Plate with 96 Wells (12 Strips with 8 Wells each) | |
| R1312 | RIDASCREEN® Ochratoxin A 30/15 | Microtitre Plate with 96 Wells (12 Strips with 8 Wells each) | |
| R5402 | RIDASCREEN®FAST Ochratoxin A | Microtitre Plate with 48 Wells (6 Strips with 8 Wells each) |
Ordering Information
| Ref | Description | Number of Tests/Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R5404 | RIDA®QUICK Ochratoxin 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-QP1100-50 | QualiT Pure™ Multi-tox MS | 50 Columns (Syringe Format) | |
| RBRP901 / RBRP901/48 | IMMUNOPREP® ONLINE OCHRATOXIN | RBRP901/48 : 48 Cartridges, RBRP901 : 96 Cartridges | |
| RBRP14 / RBRP14B | OCHRAPREP® | RBRP14 : 10 Columns (3mL Format) RBRP14B : 50 Columns (3mL Format) RBRP14/500 : 500 Columns (3mL Format) | |
| R1303 | RIDA® Ochratoxin A Column | 10 Immunoaffinity Columns | |
| RBRP89 / RBRP89B | AFLAOCHRA PREP® | RBRP89 : 10 Immunoaffinity Columns (1mL Format) RBRP89B: 50 Immunoaffinity Columns (1mL Format) | |
| RBRP112 / RBRP112B | AO ZON PREP® | RBRP112 : 10 Immunoaffinity Columns (3mL Format) RBRP112B : 50 Immunoaffinity Columns (3mL Format) |
Supporting Food Quality and Global Trade
Ochratoxin A testing supports quality assurance throughout the supply chain, from raw material acceptance and storage monitoring through to export certification and finished product verification. Suitable for cereals, coffee, cocoa, dried fruit, spices, wine, beer and animal feed, R-Biopharm Australia’s solutions help producers demonstrate regulatory compliance, protect brand reputation and maintain confidence in domestic and international markets.
Trusted Solutions for Reliable Ochratoxin A Testing
Managing OTA contamination requires accurate analytical methods, practical laboratory workflows and responsive technical support. Backed by globally recognised technologies and local Australian expertise, R-Biopharm Australia’s ochratoxin A testing portfolio helps laboratories strengthen quality assurance programs, support food and feed safety, and confidently manage one of the most significant storage-related mycotoxin risks.
Technology That Delivers Reliable OTA Results
Reliable ochratoxin A analysis depends on efficient laboratory workflows as much as validated analytical methods. R-Biopharm Australia’s technology portfolio includes the ThunderBolt® automated ELISA platform for high-throughput immunoassay processing and a comprehensive range of immunoaffinity column technologies that streamline sample preparation for chromatographic analysis. Together, these solutions help laboratories improve productivity, reduce analytical variability and deliver reproducible results across routine OTA testing programs.
