Ochratoxin A Reference Materials

Ensure Accurate Residue Analysis with High-Purity Ochratoxin A Reference Materials

Ochratoxin A is a prevalent mycotoxin found in food and environmental samples, posing significant health risks. HPC Standards GmbH offers high-purity reference materials for Ochratoxin A, essential for laboratories conducting food and environmental analysis. Our products meet international quality standards, ensuring compliance with regulatory limits and supporting accurate residue analysis in various matrices. Safeguard public health and ensure reliable results with our top-tier Ochratoxin A reference materials.

Product	Catalog No./ CAS No.	Quantity	Price
(3S,14S)-Ochratoxin A solution Concentration: 100 µg/ml Solvent: Acetonitrile	682715 189152-21-4	1X1ML	Please log in.
D4-Ochratoxin A solution Concentration: 10.0 µg/ml Solvent: Acetonitrile	676056	1X1ML	Please log in.
D4-Ochratoxin A solution Concentration: 100 µg/ml Solvent: Acetonitrile	676058	1X1ML	Please log in.
D5-Ochratoxin A solution Concentration: 100 µg/ml Solvent: Acetonitrile	676742 666236-28-8	1X1ML	Please log in.
D5-Ochratoxin A solution Concentration: 10.0 µg/ml Solvent: Acetonitrile	676965 666236-28-8	1X1ML	Please log in.
Ochratoxin A	675983 303-47-9	1X10MG	Please log in.
Ochratoxin A solution Concentration: 10.0 µg/ml Solvent: Acetonitrile	676057 303-47-9	1X5ML	Please log in.
Ochratoxin A solution Concentration: 100 µg/ml Solvent: Acetonitrile	676059 303-47-9	1X1ML	Please log in.

High-purity reference materials for accurate and reliable residue analysis of Ochratoxin A.

Overview

Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a mycotoxin produced by different Aspergillus and Penicillium species. It is one of the most-abundant food-contaminating mycotoxins and is also found in water-damaged buildings and heating ducts. The chemical formula of Ochratoxin A is C₂₀H₁₈ClNO₆ with a molar mass of 403.813 g/mol.

Uses

Ochratoxin A reference materials are essential for laboratories conducting food and environmental analysis. These materials ensure compliance with regulatory limits and support accurate residue analysis in various matrices, including grains, pork products, coffee, wine grapes, and dried grapes.

Regulatory

Ochratoxin A is regulated due to its potential health risks. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has established a tolerable weekly intake (TWI) of 120 ng/kg body weight. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers a tolerable daily intake (TDI) of 5 ng/kg body weight.

Monitoring

Monitoring Ochratoxin A levels in food and environmental samples is crucial for ensuring public health and safety. Laboratories use high-purity reference materials to calibrate analytical instruments and validate methods for detecting OTA in various samples.

Health Impact

Ochratoxin A is potentially carcinogenic to humans (Group 2B) and has been shown to be weakly mutagenic. It can cause immunosuppression, neurotoxicity, and nephropathy. Human exposure occurs through the consumption of contaminated food products, and the toxin has been found in human blood and breast milk.

Environmental Impact

Ochratoxin A contamination affects agricultural products and can lead to economic losses in the food animal industry, particularly in poultry and swine farms. The toxin can also contaminate water-damaged buildings, posing risks to indoor air quality.

Safety Measure

To minimize exposure to Ochratoxin A, it is essential to monitor and control its levels in food and environmental samples. Proper storage and handling of susceptible products can reduce the risk of contamination. Personal protective equipment (PPE) should be used when handling contaminated materials.

Analytical Standards

HPC Standards GmbH provides high-purity reference materials for Ochratoxin A, tested according to international quality requirements. These reference materials are crucial for laboratories to ensure accurate and reliable residue analysis, supporting compliance with regulatory limits and safeguarding public health.