BS EN ISO 16050:2011

Comprehensive Food Technology Standard for Aflatoxin M1 in Milk

Ensure your milk and milk products meet the highest quality and safety standards with BS EN ISO 16050:2011. This 24-page standard provides detailed technical specifications for the determination of aflatoxin M1 in milk and milk products, helping you comply with critical food safety regulations.

Detailed Technical Specifications

BS EN ISO 16050:2011 covers the following key areas:

• Scope: Specifies a method for the determination of aflatoxin M1 in milk and milk products, including the following types of samples: raw milk, pasteurized milk, UHT milk, powdered milk, cheese, yogurt, and other milk-based products.
• Principle: The method is based on immunoaffinity column clean-up followed by liquid chromatography with fluorescence detection.
• Limit of Quantification: The limit of quantification is 0.005 μg/kg for milk and 0.025 μg/kg for cheese and other milk products.
• Sample Preparation: Detailed instructions for sample preparation, including homogenization, extraction, and clean-up procedures.
• Analytical Procedure: Step-by-step guidance on the liquid chromatography analysis, including mobile phase composition, flow rate, column specifications, and fluorescence detection parameters.
• Calculation and Expression of Results: Formulas for calculating the aflatoxin M1 content and reporting the results.
• Precision: Information on the repeatability and reproducibility of the method, based on collaborative study data.

Ensure Compliance and Food Safety

By implementing the testing methods outlined in BS EN ISO 16050:2011, you can:

• Verify that your milk and milk products comply with regulatory limits for aflatoxin M1 contamination, ensuring the safety and quality of your products.
• Demonstrate your commitment to food safety and quality to customers, regulators, and other stakeholders.
• Identify and address any issues with aflatoxin M1 contamination in your supply chain, allowing you to take corrective actions and maintain consistent product quality.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry standards and best practices for the analysis of aflatoxin M1 in dairy products.

Invest in BS EN ISO 16050:2011 today and elevate your food safety and quality assurance practices to the highest international standards.