Certified reference materials for the determination of mycotoxins

Area of Science:

• Analytical Chemistry
• Food Safety
• Laboratory Quality Assurance

Background:

• Traceability of analytical results to international units is a key trend in laboratory quality assurance.
• Certified Reference Materials (CRMs) are essential tools for achieving this traceability.
• Mycotoxin analysis requires reliable methods for accurate quantification.

Purpose of the Study:

• To define Certified Reference Materials (CRMs).
• To explain the necessity of CRMs in mycotoxin analysis.
• To review available CRMs for mycotoxin determination and their proper usage.

Main Methods:

• Literature review on Certified Reference Materials (CRMs).
• Analysis of the role of CRMs in analytical quality assurance.
• Survey of currently available CRMs for mycotoxin analysis.

Main Results:

• CRMs provide a basis for the traceability of analytical measurements.
• CRMs are vital for ensuring the accuracy and comparability of mycotoxin data.
• Various types of CRMs exist for different mycotoxins and matrices.

Conclusions:

• Understanding and utilizing CRMs is fundamental for robust mycotoxin analysis.
• Proper application of CRMs enhances the reliability of laboratory results.
• Further development and availability of CRMs will improve global food safety standards.