Progress in processing and certification of new mycotoxin matrix reference materials for mycotoxin analysisERM-BD285 (pistachios), ERM-BD286 (paprika powder) and ERM-BC473 (barley)

摘要

This report describes the processing and certification of a set of new mycotoxin reference materials for the determination of the aflatoxin content in pistachio powder (ERM BD285), the determination of the aflatoxin and ochratoxin A content in paprika powder (ERM BD286) as well as the determination of ochratoxin A content in barley (ERM BC473) to improve the quality of analytical data in the field of mycotoxins in food and to support EU legislation.An overview is given regarding the base materials, project planning, homogeneity, short-term stability and characterisation studies of the above mentioned materials. Furthermore, achievements as well as the currently on-going studies, the recruitment of competent laboratories and other planned activities are described.