EN 16160:2012
(Main)Animal feeding stuffs - Determination of Hydrocyanic acid by HPLC
Animal feeding stuffs - Determination of Hydrocyanic acid by HPLC
This European Standard is applicable to the quantitative analysis of (bound and free) hydrocyanic acid (HCN) in feed materials of plant origin and compound feed by High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC).
The method is validated from 10 mg HCN/kg to 350 mg HCN/kg. When the method is used outside this range it should be validated at least within the laboratory. A limit of quantification of 2 mg HCN/kg should normally be obtained.
Futtermittel - Bestimmung von Blausäure mittels HPLC
Diese Europäische Norm gilt für die quantitative Bestimmung von (gebundener und freier) Blausäure (HCN) in Futtermittelrohstoffen pflanzlichen Ursprungs und Mischfuttermittel mittels Hochleistungs-Flüssig-chromatographie (HPLC). Das Verfahren ist von 10 mg HCN/kg bis 350 mg HCN/kg validiert. Wird das Verfahren außerhalb dieses Bereiches angewendet, sollte es mindestens innerhalb des Labors validiert werden. Eine Bestimmungsgrenze von 2 mg HCN/kg sollte üblicherweise erreicht werden.
Aliments pour animaux - Dosage de l'acide cyanhydrique par CLHP
La présente Norme européenne est applicable à l’analyse quantitative, par chromatographie liquide à haute performance (CLHP), de l'acide cyanhydrique (HCN) (lié et libre) dans les aliments composés pour animaux et les matières premières d’origine végétale destinées à l’alimentation animale. La méthode est validée pour une concentration en HCN comprise entre 10 mg/kg et 350 mg/kg. Lorsque la méthode est utilisée en dehors de cette gamme, il convient qu’elle soit validée a minima au sein du laboratoire. Il convient normalement d'obtenir une limite de quantification en HCN de 2 mg/kg.
Krma - Določevanje cianovodikove kisline s HPLC
Ta evropski standard se uporablja za kvantitativno analizo (vezane in proste) cianovodikove kisline (HCN) v posamičnih krmilih rastlinskega izvora in krmnih mešanicah s tekočinsko kromatografijo visoke ločljivosti (HPLC). Metoda je validirana za količine od 10 mg HCN/kg do 350 mg HCN/kg. Kadar se metoda uporablja zunaj tega razpona, jo je treba validirati vsaj v laboratoriju. Običajno je treba doseči mejo kvantifikacije 2 mg/kg.
General Information
Overview
EN 16160:2012 - "Animal feeding stuffs - Determination of Hydrocyanic acid by HPLC" is a CEN European Standard that specifies a validated laboratory method for the quantitative analysis of hydrocyanic acid (HCN), both free and bound (as cyanoglycosides), in plant‑origin feed materials and compound feeds. The method uses High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) with fluorescence detection after enzymatic release, steam distillation and chemical derivatization. The procedure is validated in the range 10 mg HCN/kg to 350 mg HCN/kg with a typical limit of quantification (LOQ) of 2 mg HCN/kg.
Key Topics
- Scope and applicability: Quantitative determination of total HCN in animal feeding stuffs of plant origin and compound feeds.
- Validated range & LOQ: Validated 10–350 mg HCN/kg; LOQ normally 2 mg HCN/kg. Use outside this range requires in‑lab validation.
- Analytical principle: Extraction of cyanoglycosides in acid, enzymatic hydrolysis (ß‑glucosidase) to release HCN, collection by steam distillation into KOH, derivatization with taurine and 2,3‑naphthalene dicarboxaldehyde (NDA) to form a fluorescent cyanide complex, and HPLC analysis with fluorescence detection.
- Reagents & apparatus: Specifies analytical‑grade reagents (KCN standards, amygdalin spike, buffers, NDA/taurine reagents), enzyme preparations, HPLC C18 column, fluorescence detector and steam distillation apparatus.
- Quality control: Use of spiked blanks (e.g., 10 mg/kg and 50 mg/kg) and recovery checks; acceptable recovery 90–110% otherwise apply recovery correction.
- Sample handling: Guidance on representative sampling, sample grinding (≤1 mm), cold conditions to limit HCN loss, and safety precautions due to HCN toxicity.
Applications
- Routine feed safety testing in commercial laboratories to detect cyanide hazards in seeds, oilseeds, linseed, sorghum, cassava and compound feeds.
- Regulatory compliance and monitoring by food & feed authorities concerned with cyanide levels in animal feed.
- Quality control for feed manufacturers and ingredient suppliers to manage toxicological risk and ensure product safety.
- Research and development in animal nutrition where accurate quantification of cyanogenic compounds is required.
Who should use it
- Accredited analytical and feed testing laboratories
- Feed manufacturers’ QC teams
- Regulatory agencies and inspection bodies
- Contract testing services and research institutions
Related Standards (if applicable)
- prEN ISO 6498 - referenced for sample preparation guidance.
- Relevant national implementations of EN 16160:2012 by CEN member bodies.
Keywords: EN 16160:2012, hydrocyanic acid, HCN, animal feeding stuffs, HPLC, cyanide, cyanoglycosides, NDA, taurine, steam distillation, limit of quantification, feed testing.
Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Futtermittel - Bestimmung von Blausäure mittels HPLCAliments des animaux - Dosage de l'acide cyanhydrique par CLHPAnimal feeding stuffs - Determination of Hydrocyanic acid by HPLC65.120KrmilaAnimal feeding stuffsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 16160:2012SIST EN 16160:2012en,fr,de01-september-2012SIST EN 16160:2012SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 16160
March 2012 ICS 65.120 English Version
Animal feeding stuffs - Determination of Hydrocyanic acid by HPLC
Aliments pour animaux - Dosage de l'acide cyanhydrique par CLHP
Futtermittel - Bestimmung von Blausäure mittels HPLC This European Standard was approved by CEN on 14 January 2012.
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Results of the collaborative study . 13Annex B (informative)
Results of the collaborative study without recovery correction . 14Annex C (informative)
Alternative procedure for enzymatic breakdown (8.3.3)
and steam distillation (8.3.4). 15Bibliography . 16 SIST EN 16160:2012
Cyanoglycosides are extracted from feed with an acid solution. After incubation with acid, the pH is adjusted to a value between 5,9 and 6,0 and cyanoglycosides are treated by ß-glucosidase at 38 °C to release hydrocyanic acid. Hydrocyanic acid is collected in a potassium hydroxide solution by steam distillation. Subsequently, cyanide is derivatized with taurine and 2,3 napthylene dicarboxy aldehyde (NDA) to form a fluorescent complex. The cyanide complex is analyzed by HPLC with fluorescence detection. 4 Reagents Use only reagents of recognized analytical grade and distilled or demineralised water or water of equivalent quality, unless otherwise specified.
WARNING — Use all solvents and solutions in a fume hood. Wear safety glasses, protective clothing, and avoid skin contact. Take special care of the waste containing HCN or CN-. 4.1 -glucosidase from almonds, EC 3.2.1.21, minimum 2 units/mg (e.g. Sigma G-0395)1) 4.2 Potassium cyanide, KCN
4.3 Amygdalin (e.g. Sigma A-6005)2)
1) Sigma G-0395 is an example of a suitable product available commercially. This information is given for the convenience of the users of this European Standard and does not constitute an endorsement by CEN of this product. 2) Sigma A-6005 is an example of a suitable product available commercially. This information is given for the convenience of the users of this European Standard and does not constitute an endorsement by CEN of this product. SIST EN 16160:2012
Amount work solutionml Concentration µg CN-/ ml Standard 1 25,00 1,00 Standard 2 10,00 0,40 Standard 3 5,00 0,20 Standard 4 2,50 0,10 Standard 5 1,25 0,05 Standard 6 0,00 0,00
Use 0,01 mol/l sodium hydroxide solution (4.16) to fill the volumetric flasks to the mark. For every series of analysis, fresh standards are prepared. 4.20 ß-glucosidase solution Weigh such an amount of ß-glucosidase (4.1) to obtain a final concentration of 200 IU per ml and dissolve in water. NOTE The amount of ß-glucosidase weighed depends on the activity of the enzyme, given by the manufacturer of the enzyme. E.g. when the activity is 2 IU/mg enzyme, 100 mg enzyme/ml water is weighed. A new batch of ß-glucosidase can be tested by analyzing a sample with a known amount of hydrocyanic acid e.g. a reference sample. If the enzyme is active enough, the expected amount of hydrocyanic acid should be measured. For every series of analysis, a fresh solution is prepared. 4.21 Amygdalin spike solution, concentration c(amygdalin) 0,019 mol/l Dissolve 85,0 mg amygdalin (4.3) in 10 ml water. For every series of analysis, a fresh solution is prepared. SIST EN 16160:2012
The solution remains stable for 3 months at room temperature. 4.23 Phosphate buffer for HPLC mobile phase, concentration c(PO43-) 0,05 mol/l Dissolve 3,40 g potassium dihydrogen phosphate (4.4) and 4,35 g di-potassium hydrogen phosphate (4.5) in 100 ml water in a beaker. Transfer to a volumetric flask of 1 000 ml, fill to mark with water and mix.
The solution remains stable for 3 months at room temperature. 4.24 Phosphate buffer for NDA/taurine solution, concentration c(PO43-) 0,1 mol/l, concentration c(BNaO2) 0,025 mol/l Dissolve 3,40 g potassium dihydrogen phosphate (4.4), 4,35 g di-potassium hydrogen phosphate (4.5) and 3,45 g sodium meta borate tetrahydrate (4.11) in 100 ml water. Transfer to a volumetric flask of 500 ml. Fill to the mark with water and mix. This solution remains stable for 3 months when stored in the refrigerator. 4.25 NDA solution; concentration c(NDA) 0,002 mol/l Weigh 36,8 mg NDA (4.12) in a 100 ml volumetric flask. Add 40 ml methanol (4.7) and dissolve the NDA. Fill to the mark with phosphate buffer for NDA/taurine solution (4.24) and mix. This solution remains stable 3 months when stored in the refrigerator. 4.26 Taurine solution, concentration c(taurine) 0,05 mol/l Weigh 0,626 g taurine (4.13) in a 100 ml volumetric flask. Add 40 ml phosphate buffer for NDA/taurine solution (4.24) and dissolve taurine. Fill to the mark with phosphate buffer for NDA/taurine solution (4.24) and mix. This solution remains stable for 3 months when stored in the refrigerator. 4.27 HPLC mobile phase Weigh 675 g methanol (4.7) in a flask of 2 000 ml and add 1 000 ml phosphate buffer for HPLC mobile phase (4.23), mix and cool to room temperature. Filter the mobile phase using a filtrate system (5.6). The solution remains stable for 3 months when stored at room temperature. 4.28 Liquid nitrogen. 5 Apparatus
5.1 Common laboratory glassware, such as graduated cylinders, volumetric flasks and screw cap glass bottles. 5.2 Volume pipettes, 5 ml and 10 ml SIST EN 16160:2012
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EN 16160:2012 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Animal feeding stuffs - Determination of Hydrocyanic acid by HPLC". This standard covers: This European Standard is applicable to the quantitative analysis of (bound and free) hydrocyanic acid (HCN) in feed materials of plant origin and compound feed by High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). The method is validated from 10 mg HCN/kg to 350 mg HCN/kg. When the method is used outside this range it should be validated at least within the laboratory. A limit of quantification of 2 mg HCN/kg should normally be obtained.
This European Standard is applicable to the quantitative analysis of (bound and free) hydrocyanic acid (HCN) in feed materials of plant origin and compound feed by High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). The method is validated from 10 mg HCN/kg to 350 mg HCN/kg. When the method is used outside this range it should be validated at least within the laboratory. A limit of quantification of 2 mg HCN/kg should normally be obtained.
EN 16160:2012 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 65.120 - Animal feeding stuffs. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 16160:2012 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 70/373/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/382. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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