Afla M1 FL+ Immunoaffinity Column

Strict global regulatory limits govern how much aflatoxin M1 may be present in dairy products. Using monoclonal antibody-based affinity chromatography, Afla M1 FL+ is a quantitative method for the fluorometer based detection of aflatoxin M1 in milk at parts per trillion (ppt) levels. Afla M1 FL+ can be performed rapidly, requires no special skills and is useful for both the milk processing QC and government testing laboratory.

Benefits
• Exclusive – Specifically for fluorometer use
• Durable — Long shelf life; requires no refrigeration
• Quick — 25 minutes to isolate toxin
• Wide Range — Detects levels as low as 12.5 ppt and as high as 200 ppt without HPLC analysis
• Safe — Requires less toxic materials than conventional test methods

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Background

Aflatoxin, a toxin from a naturally occurring mold, is a Group 1 carcinogen proven to cause cancer in humans. The United States federal government action level for aflatoxin in food for human consumption or in dairy cowfeed is 20 ppb. For milk for human consumption the level is 0.5 ppb. Levels up to 300 ppb are allowed in certain circumstances for nondairy animal feed. The European Union’s aflatoxin regulations for groundnuts, tree nuts, dried fruit, spices, and cereals include limits as low as 4 ppb total aflatoxins and 2 ppb for aflatoxin B1. Some EU member states have also separately established their own maximum limits on aflatoxins.