EN 16006:2011
(Main)Animal feeding stuffs - Determination of the Sum of Fumonisin B1 & B2 in compound animal feed with immunoaffinity clean-up and RP-HPLC with fluorescence detection after pre- or post-column derivatisation
Animal feeding stuffs - Determination of the Sum of Fumonisin B1 & B2 in compound animal feed with immunoaffinity clean-up and RP-HPLC with fluorescence detection after pre- or post-column derivatisation
This European Standard is applicable to the determination of Fumonisin B1 & B2 (FB1 & FB2) in compound animal feed at levels starting from 3 mg/kg up to 16 mg/kg.
Futtermittel - Bestimmung der Summe der Fumonisine B1 und B2 in Mischfutter durch Reinigung an einer Immunoaffinitätssäule und RP-HPLC mit Fluoreszenzdetektion nach Vor- oder Nachsäulenderivatisierung
Diese Europäische Norm ist für die Bestimmung des Gehaltes an Fumonisin B1 (FB1) und Fumonisin B2 (FB2) in Mischfuttermitteln bei Konzentrationen von 3 mg/kg bis zu 16 mg/kg anwendbar.
Aliments pour animaux - Dosage de la somme des fumonisines B1 et B2 dans les aliments pour animaux avec purification par immuno-affinité et RP-HPLC avec détection par fluorescence après dérivation pré- ou post-colonne
La présente Norme européenne est applicable au dosage des fumonisines B1 et B2 (FB1 et FB2) dans les
aliments pour animaux à des taux compris entre 3 mg/kg et 16 mg/kg.
Krma - Določanje vsote fumonizinov B1 in B2 v krmni mešanici z imunoafinitetnim čiščenjem in RP-HPLC s fluorescentno detekcijo po pred- ali pokolonski derivatizaciji
Ta evropski standard se uporablja za določanje fumonizinov B1 in B2 (FB1 & FB2) v krmni mešanici pri ravneh od 3 mg/kg do 16 mg/kg.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 02-Aug-2011
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 327 - Animal feeding stuffs - Methods of sampling and analysis
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 327/WG 1 - Minerals and Contaminants
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 01-Jan-2024
- Completion Date
- 14-Apr-2025
Overview
EN 16006:2011 is a CEN (European) standard for the determination of the sum of Fumonisin B1 & B2 (FB1 & FB2) in compound animal feed. The method covers routine laboratory analysis for FB1 + FB2 at levels from 3 mg/kg up to 16 mg/kg, using immunoaffinity clean-up (IAC) combined with reversed-phase HPLC (RP‑HPLC) and fluorescence detection following either pre‑column or post‑column derivatisation.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope & performance: Applicable for compound animal feed samples within the stated concentration range (3–16 mg/kg).
- Extraction: FB1 and FB2 are extracted with 50% methanol in phosphate‑buffered saline (PBS).
- Clean‑up: Use of immunoaffinity columns (IAC) with antibodies specific to FB1 and FB2. IAC batches must meet defined recovery/yield criteria (e.g., ~99% ±18% at a high level and ~118% ±18% at a low level for column verification).
- Chromatography & detection: Analysis by RP‑HPLC with fluorescence detection after derivatisation. The standard allows either:
- Pre‑column derivatisation (e.g., OPA + BME reagent), or
- Post‑column derivatisation (e.g., OPA + NAC/carbonate/borate buffer).
- Calibration & controls: Use certified FB1/FB2 stock solutions and multi‑level calibration curves. The standard specifies reagents, solvent grades and recommended calibration practices.
- Safety: Conspicuous warnings-fumonisins are toxic and solvents (methanol, acetonitrile, formic acid) are hazardous. Use PPE, fume hoods and appropriate lab safety procedures.
- Documentation: Includes sample preparation, apparatus, measurement, determination of concentrations, precision data and reporting requirements.
Applications
- Routine animal feed testing for fumonisin contamination (FB1 + FB2) in feed mills, feed ingredient suppliers and quality control labs.
- Regulatory and compliance testing where European or national authorities require validated methods for mycotoxin monitoring in compound feeds.
- Contract analytical laboratories offering mycotoxin profiling and confirmation testing using HPLC‑fluorescence.
- Research labs comparing immunoaffinity‑HPLC methods or developing alternative mycotoxin workflows.
Who should use this standard
- Feed industry quality assurance teams
- Accredited analytical and contract testing laboratories
- Regulatory agencies and food/feed safety authorities
- Mycotoxin researchers and method validation specialists
Related standards
- EN ISO 835 (graduated pipettes), EN ISO 1042 (volumetric flasks), EN ISO 3696 (water for laboratory use) - cited in EN 16006:2011 for laboratory apparatus and reagent quality.
Keywords: EN 16006:2011, fumonisin, FB1, FB2, animal feed testing, immunoaffinity, IAC, RP‑HPLC, fluorescence detection, pre‑column derivatisation, post‑column derivatisation, mycotoxin analysis.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 16006:2011 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Animal feeding stuffs - Determination of the Sum of Fumonisin B1 & B2 in compound animal feed with immunoaffinity clean-up and RP-HPLC with fluorescence detection after pre- or post-column derivatisation". This standard covers: This European Standard is applicable to the determination of Fumonisin B1 & B2 (FB1 & FB2) in compound animal feed at levels starting from 3 mg/kg up to 16 mg/kg.
This European Standard is applicable to the determination of Fumonisin B1 & B2 (FB1 & FB2) in compound animal feed at levels starting from 3 mg/kg up to 16 mg/kg.
EN 16006:2011 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 16006:2011 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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Standards Content (Sample)
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EN 16006
August 2011 ICS 65.120 English Version
Animal feeding stuffs - Determination of the Sum of Fumonisin B1 & B2 in compound animal feed with immunoaffinity clean-up and RP-HPLC with fluorescence detection after pre- or post-column derivatisation
Aliments pour animaux - Dosage de la somme des fumonisines B1 et B2 dans les aliments pour animaux avec purification par immuno-affinité et RP-HPLC avec détection par fluorescence après dérivation pré- ou post-colonne
Futtermittel - Bestimmung der Summe der Fumonisine B1 und B2 in Mischfutter durch Reinigung an einer Immunoaffinitätssäule und RP-HPLC mit Fluoreszenzdetektion nach Vor- oder Nachsäulenderivatisierung This European Standard was approved by CEN on 25 June 2011.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.
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Precision data . 18Annex B (informative)
Examples of a chromatogram . 21Bibliography . 23 SIST EN 16006:2011
EN ISO 3696, Water for analytical laboratory use Specification and test methods (ISO 3696:1987) 3 Principle FB1 and FB2 are extracted from the test material with a solution of 50% methanol in phosphate-buffered saline (PBS). The extract is then diluted with PBS and cleaned up using immunoaffinity columns (IAC). FB1 and FB2 are eluted from the IAC using methanol and then water. After volume adjustment, the eluate is directly injected into the HPLC and FB1 and FB2 are detected by their fluorescence after either pre- or post column derivatisation. 4 Reagents and materials During the analysis, unless otherwise stated, use only reagents of recognized analytical grade. Solvents shall be of HPLC or better quality and only double-distilled water or water of at least grade 2 as defined in
EN ISO 3696 shall be used. 4.1 Double distilled or deionised water (EN ISO 3696) 4.2 Methanol, CH3OH WARNING — Methanol is hazardous and handling should be carried out inside a fume cupboard. Appropriate safety equipment (lab coat, goggles, gloves) should be worn. 4.3 Acetonitrile, CH3CN WARNING — Acetonitrile is hazardous and handling should be carried out inside a fume cupboard. Appropriate safety equipment (lab coat, goggles, gloves) should be worn. SIST EN 16006:2011
PBS tablets, Phosphate buffered saline tablets one tablet dissolved in 200 ml of water (4.1) yields 0,01 mol/l phosphate buffer, 0,002 7 mol/l potassium chloride and 0,137 mol/l sodium chloride, pH 7,4, at 25°C (e.g. Sigma P4417). 4.17 Diluent Mix 50 parts per volume methanol (4.2) with 50 parts per volume water (4.1). 4.18 Extraction solvent Mix 50 parts per volume methanol (4.2) with 50 parts per volume of PBS (4.16). SIST EN 16006:2011
This will result in 2,0 ml of a solution containing ca. 4 µg/ml FB1 & FB2 each in mostly methanol /water (50/50, v/v). 4.22 Calibration solutions From the diluted stock solution for calibration (4.21) prepare five levels of calibration solutions by adding the volumes of diluted stock solution listed in the following table to a volumetric flask (5.13) of the indicated volume and make up to the mark with diluent (4.17).
Calculate the concentrations of FB1 & FB2 for the different calibration levels by dividing the certified or calculated concentrations of the stock solution (4.20) by the final dilution stated below. Should you observe saturation of the detector signal at the highest calibration level dilute 250 µl of diluted stock solution into 2,0 ml for a final dilution of 100. Table 1 — Recommended calibration solutions (4.22) for the determination of the sum of Fumonisin B1 & B2 Calibrant Diluted stock solution (4.21)
(µl) Volumetric flask (5.13)
(ml) Final dilution of stock solution (4.20) Approx. concentration of FB1 & FB2 each
(ng/ml) 1 50 20,0 5 000 10 2 125 10,0 1 000 50 3 125 5,0 500 100 4 500 2,0 50 1 000 5 1 000 2,0 25 2 000 SIST EN 16006:2011
4.23 IAC (Immunoaffinity column) The immunoaffinity columns must contain a stationary phase with immobilized monoclonal antibodies specific to, at least, Fumonisin B1 and B2. To be suitable for this method they must meet the requirements stated below: An aliquot of more than 5 ml of an extract of a fumonisin-free representative compound animal feed material is spiked with FB1 & FB2 in equal parts at either 920 (high) ng/ml or 110 (low) ng/ml for the sum of both. Then dilute 5,0 ml of that spiked extract to a total volume of 50,0 ml (see 6.2). Following the procedures described in 6.3 and 6.4 this will result in expected concentrations in the injection solutions of either 460 ng/ml or 55 ng/ml for the sum of FB1 & FB2. After measuring (Clause 7) these solutions the observed concentrations of FB1 & FB2 can be calculated with Equation (1) and Equation (2) of Clause 8. Dividing the sum of the observed concentrations of FB1 & FB2 by the expected concentrations will result in the yield of the immunoaffinity columns. These yields must be 99 % ± 18 % (U, k=2) at the high level and 118 % ± 18 % (U, k=2) at the low level. The above column test should be performed for each level on at least three randomly selected columns of every new batch of immunoaffinity columns which will be used. Should the tested batch not meet the above requirements either a new batch which does should be obtained or the conditions described in 6.3 need to be adjusted such that the requirements are met (the user instructions supplied with the columns are a good starting point). Any changes to the clean-up procedures will necessitate a revalidation of the clean-up and all subsequent steps (chromatography). SIST EN 16006:2011
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