🤔 Did you know.. that out of the estimated 20.000 mycotoxins only several hundreds have been identified, with just a dozen of them closely monitored under legislation? While familiar names like aflatoxins and ochratoxin grab attention, many lesser-known mycotoxins fly under the regulatory radar, potentially posing risks to food and feed safety. 🌾Take 𝐃𝐎𝐍-3-𝐠𝐥𝐮𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞, for instance – a modified form of DON, with possible toxic effects on humans. While not currently regulated, a considerable formation of this mycotoxin (especially in products like beer), takes place. It’s source toxin DON however, is strictly regulated in R2023/915. Not including 'the modified form' when analysing DON, might possibly lead to an underestimation, causing DON-3-gluc's nickname "the #masked mycotoxin." 🥷 🌾𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧 (𝐁𝐄𝐀) and 𝐄𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐬 (𝐄𝐍𝐍𝐬), identified as emerging mycotoxins, represent another dimension of the challenge. Despite their potential health risks (cytotoxic effects), there is no legislative guidance or comprehensive risk assessment available. 👀In the absence of clear regulations, it's imperative for quality assurance professionals in the food and feed industry to stay vigilant and attentive! No current legislation doesn’t mean lack of interest, as proves #EFSA, recommending laboratories to validate methods that analyse DON ànd some of its metabolites (as DON-3-gluc). We know, it is a complex industry we are in. ☝🔬 Our MYC_02_A analysis covers some more unexplored mycotoxins (as such BEA, ENNs, DON-3-gluc), complementing our more common MYC_01_A method. Reach out today to learn how our expertise can protect your products and ensure compliance! Nothing new - 🗨️or📞 via customercare.be@primoris-lab.com or +32 (0)9 330 10 10 #Mycotoxins #Legislation #TheMaskedMycotoxin #Regulation
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