Aflatoxins

What are Aflatoxins?

Aflatoxins are a group of mycotoxins considered to be very poisonous carcinogenic compounds produced by certain types of molds. Aflatoxins can be very dangerous for those with compromised immune systems and thus Testing for Aflatoxins in Cannabis is a required test.

Aflatoxin Test Details

Validated AOAC or European Pharmacopeia Methods
Instrumentation: HPLC and UV Detector
Sample Matrices: Fresh or dried cannabis, raw materials, Cannabis oil products
Reporting Limit: Total Aflatoxins (B1+B2+G1+G2) < 20 µg/kg (ppb) Aflatoxin B1 < 5 µg/kg (ppb)

Ochratoxin A is another mycotoxin subgroup also shown to be carcinogenic. Testing for Ochratoxin A is required to export Cannabis product into other countries that have legalized medical cannabis. We follow the EP <2.8.22> method for Ochratoxin A testing.

Aflatoxins can be extremely harmful to humans and it is a requirement to have a certificate of analysis clean of aflatoxins before product release.