Testing services / Citrinin determination

Citrinin determination

Determination of citrinin in food, feed, and dietary supplements with an HPLC method based on EN 17203.

Citrinin is a mycotoxin produced by some Aspergillus, Penicillium, and Monascus species. Regulation (EU) 2023/915 specifies a maximum level for citrinin in food supplements based on rice fermented with red yeast Monascus purpureus.

More information about the method:

HPLC-DAD analysisHPLC-MS analysis
Suitable sample matrices
Food, feed, dietary supplements
Required sample quantity
100 g
Typical turnaround time
2 weeks after receiving the samples
Detection limit
10 µg/kg
Available quality systems
Accredited test method
Device types
HPLC
Method expert
Pasi Tuomikoski
Pasi Tuomikoski
Food, feed and supplementsFood, feed and supplements

Pricing and online order

Price per sample (Excl. VAT):
95 €

We also charge a 97 € service fee per order.

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