MYCOTOXINS
| Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites with a toxic action on humans and animals. They are synthesized by fungi of the mold type (Aspergillus sp., Fusarium sp, etc.) in the fields or in the storage of foodstuffs. Cereals are the most affected, but fruits can also contain mycotoxins. Their presence in products intended for human consumption and animal feed can have an adverse impact on health such as carcinogenic and mutagenic effects and can also cause estrogenic, gastrointestinal and renal disorders. |
The mycotoxins laboratory is thus able to search for and quantify the mycotoxins covered by the decree of May 13, 2013 setting the list of maximum limits for certain contaminants in foodstuffs and the methods for taking samples and analysis for official control and European regulations (EU 1881/2006, EU 401/2006 and EU 2002/32).
Our experiences:
- The mycotoxins laboratory of the center of TUNIS has an experience of more than 20 years, it participates in the sanitary control of food products.
- This activity is available at the two regional centers in SOUSSE and SFAX.
- The laboratories participate in the networks of inter-laboratory comparisons: FAPAS and BIPEA since 2010
- The mycotoxins laboratory has been accredited since 2019 by TUNAC, it regularly monitors the quality of the results using reference materials.
Type of Products:
The field of activity covers a wide variety of matrices intended for human and animal consumption:
- Cereals and derivatives (wheat, barley, rice, maize, pasta, sorghum, etc.)
- Oleaginous products and legumes (dried fruits, sesame seeds, peanuts, chickpeas, etc.)
- Nuts and dried fruits (almonds, hazelnuts, pistachios, raisins, etc.)
- Coffee
- Cacao
- Spices
- Meat products
- Milk and derivatives
- Food for animals
Type of Analysis
The laboratory detects and quantifies many mycotoxins:
- Aflatoxin B1, B2, G1, G2
- Ochratoxin A
- Zéaralenone
- Aflatoxin M1
Park Equipment
The laboratory is equipped with two HPLC-Fluorescence chromatographs which makes it possible to reach the limits required by the regulations
Our skills :
- TUNAC Accredited Laboratory since 2019
- Accreditation number: 1-0002
- Scope of accreditation: Technical appendix ortunac.tn
- Intercomparison trials: FAPAS-BIPEA