ROSA (Rapid One Step Assay) Aflatoxin Test Approved for 16 Commodities

Charm Sciences ROSA® Aflatoxin (Quantitative) test has received approval for screening 16 commodities from the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA). This sets a new industry benchmark. No other test method has ever received approval for such a comprehensive list of commodities.

(PRWEB) January 6, 2006 -- Charm Sciences ROSA® Aflatoxin (Quantitative) test has received approval for screening 16 commodities from the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA). This sets a new industry benchmark. No other test method has ever received approval for such a comprehensive list of commodities.

An official Certificate of Conformance from USDA/GIPSA (Certificate No. FGIS 2005-101.1 Addendum) declares that the test "kit met the accuracy specifications for the listed commodities spiked at 5 and 20 ppb. The 3 ppb limit of detection was also met for all listed commodities."

The commodities referenced are:

- Corn

- Corn Flour

- Corn Germ Meal

- Corn Gluten Meal

- Corn Meal

- Corn Screenings

- Corn Soy Blend

- Cracked Corn

- Distillers Dried Grains

- Flaking Corn Grits

- Milled Rice

- Popcorn

- Rough Rice

- Sorghum

- Soybeans

- Wheat

Charm’s ROSA (Rapid One Step Assay) aflatoxin test procedure includes a sample extraction and 10 minute incubation. A test strip is then inserted into a digital ROSA-M strip reader. Quantitative results are displayed and recorded on the reader (with automatic printing and download options). A minimal amount of equipment is required.

No other test kit offers the speed, simplicity, accuracy and diversity of test commodities. Additional aflatoxin test kits are available for:

Nuts

- Peanuts

- Almonds

- Hazelnuts

- Cashews

- Pine Nuts

Spices

- Paprika

- Curry

- Cayenne Pepper

- Chili Powder

- Red Pepper

Methods to detect the presence of other mycotoxins such as ochratoxin, zearalenone and vomitoxin (DON) are in development.

About Charm Sciences

Charm Sciences, Inc., a world-renowned manufacturer of food safety monitoring tests and equipment was founded in 1978. The Company continually develops innovative, reliable testing methods. Charm Sciences corporate offices are in Lawrence, Massachusetts.

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