EN 14123:2007
(Main)Foodstuffs - Determination of aflatoxin B1 and the sum of aflatoxin B1, B2, G1 and G2 in hazelnuts, peanuts, pistachios, figs, and paprika powder - High performance liquid chromatographic method with post-column derivatisation and immunoaffinity column cleanup
Foodstuffs - Determination of aflatoxin B1 and the sum of aflatoxin B1, B2, G1 and G2 in hazelnuts, peanuts, pistachios, figs, and paprika powder - High performance liquid chromatographic method with post-column derivatisation and immunoaffinity column cleanup
This European Standard is applicable to the determination of aflatoxins B1, B2, G1 and G2 in hazelnuts, figs, pistachios, peanuts and paprika powder. The limit of quantification of the method is 0,8 ng/g for each aflatoxin or better (value derived from in-house and collaborative study), depending on the equipment used.
Lebensmittel - Bestimmung von Aflatoxin B1 und der Summe von Aflatoxin B1, B2, G1 und G2 in Haselnüssen, Erdnüssen, Pistazien, Feigen und Paprikapulver - Hochleistungsflüssigchromatographisches Verfahren mit Immunaffinitätssäulen-Reinigung und Nachsäulenderivatisierung
Diese Europäische Norm legt ein Verfahren zur Bestimmung des Gehaltes von Aflatoxin B1, B2, G1 und G2 in Haselnüssen, Erdnüssen, Feigen, Pistazien und Paprikapulver fest. Die Bestimmungsgrenze liegt bei 0,8 ng/g für jedes der Aflatoxine oder besser (der Wert stammt aus einer hausinternen Untersuchung und einem Ringversuch) je nach verwendetem Untersuchungsgerät.
Produits alimentaires - Dosage de l'aflatoxine B1 et de la somme des aflatoxines B1, B2, G1 et G2 dans les noisettes, les cacahuètes, les pistaches, les figues et le paprika en poudre - Méthode par purification sur colonne d'immuno-affinité suivie d'une chromatographie liquide à haute performance avec dérivation post-colonne
La présente Norme européenne peut être appliquée au dosage des aflatoxines B1, B2, G1 et G2 présentes dans
les noisettes, les figues, les pistaches, les cacahuètes et le paprika en poudre. La limite de quantification de la
méthode est d'au moins 0,8 ng/g pour chaque aflatoxine (valeur obtenue à partir d’une étude interne et d’une
étude interlaboratoire) selon l’équipement utilisé.
Živila - Določevanje aflatoksina B1 in vsote aflatoksinov B1, B2, G1 in G2 v arašidih, pistacijah, figah in papriki v prahu - Tekočinska kromatografija visoke ločljivosti s postkolonsko derivatizacijo in imunoafinitetnim kolonskim čiščenjem
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 11-Dec-2007
- Withdrawal Date
- 29-Jun-2008
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 275 - Food analysis - Horizontal methods
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 275/WG 5 - Biotoxins
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 09-Dec-2024
- Completion Date
- 14-Apr-2025
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
Overview
EN 14123:2007 (CEN) specifies a validated analytical method for the determination of aflatoxin B1 and the sum of aflatoxins B1, B2, G1 and G2 in hazelnuts, peanuts, pistachios, figs and paprika powder. The method uses immunoaffinity column (IAC) cleanup followed by reverse-phase high performance liquid chromatography (RP‑HPLC) with post‑column derivatisation (PCD) and fluorescence detection. The method’s limit of quantification (LOQ) is 0.8 ng/g for each aflatoxin or better (equipment dependent). EN 14123:2007 updates and expands validation data (including hazelnut).
Key topics and technical requirements
- Sample extraction: methanol/water extraction (with optional hexane/cyclohexane defatting for high‑fat matrices).
- Immunoaffinity column (IAC) cleanup: antibodies specific for B1, B2, G1, G2; column capacity ≥ 100 ng B1; recovery ≥ 80% for B1/B2/G1 and ≥ 60% for G2 under aqueous standard conditions. Maximum solvent applied to IAC ≤ 12% methanol.
- HPLC and detection:
- RP‑HPLC column (e.g., C18, 25 cm × 4.6 mm, 5 µm) ensuring baseline resolution of aflatoxin peaks.
- Post‑column derivatisation options:
- Chemical bromination with pyridinium hydrobromide perbromide (PBPB); or
- Electrochemical bromination (e.g., KOBRA cell®) with added KBr/HNO3 in mobile phase.
- Fluorescence detection (typical excitation ≈ 360–365 nm, emission ≈ 420–435 nm).
- Calibration and standards: preparation of mixed aflatoxin stock and calibration solutions; spectrometric verification of stock concentrations.
- Performance and system limits: recommendations for injection loops and system sensitivity (system LOD ≤ 0.2 ng/g, LOQ ≤ 0.5 ng/g for standard solutions where applicable).
- Laboratory practice: acid‑washed glassware to avoid losses, protection from light (aflatoxins are light‑sensitive), and specific reagent and mobile phase formulations.
Applications
- Regulatory compliance testing and monitoring of aflatoxins in nuts, dried fruit and paprika powder.
- Routine quality control in food production, spice processing and ingredient supply chains.
- Import/export screening and official control by food safety authorities.
- Research laboratories validating new sample matrices or methods referencing a harmonized European standard.
Who should use this standard
- Food testing laboratories (public and private) performing mycotoxin analysis
- National reference and control laboratories
- Quality assurance teams in nut, spice and dried‑fruit industries
- Regulatory agencies enforcing aflatoxin limits
Related standards
- EN ISO 3696 (water for analytical laboratory use) - referenced for reagent water quality.
- CEN/TC 275 “Food analysis – Horizontal methods” (technical committee responsible for development).
Keywords: EN 14123, aflatoxin B1, aflatoxins B2 G1 G2, immunoaffinity column, HPLC, post‑column derivatisation, PBPB, KOBRA cell, foodstuffs, hazelnuts, peanuts, pistachios, figs, paprika powder.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 14123:2007 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Foodstuffs - Determination of aflatoxin B1 and the sum of aflatoxin B1, B2, G1 and G2 in hazelnuts, peanuts, pistachios, figs, and paprika powder - High performance liquid chromatographic method with post-column derivatisation and immunoaffinity column cleanup". This standard covers: This European Standard is applicable to the determination of aflatoxins B1, B2, G1 and G2 in hazelnuts, figs, pistachios, peanuts and paprika powder. The limit of quantification of the method is 0,8 ng/g for each aflatoxin or better (value derived from in-house and collaborative study), depending on the equipment used.
This European Standard is applicable to the determination of aflatoxins B1, B2, G1 and G2 in hazelnuts, figs, pistachios, peanuts and paprika powder. The limit of quantification of the method is 0,8 ng/g for each aflatoxin or better (value derived from in-house and collaborative study), depending on the equipment used.
EN 14123:2007 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 67.050 - General methods of tests and analysis for food products; 67.080.10 - Fruits and derived products. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 14123:2007 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 14123:2003. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Lebensmittel - Bestimmung von Aflatoxin B1 und der Summe von Aflatoxin B1, B2, G1 und G2 in Haselnüssen, Erdnüssen, Pistazien, Feigen und Paprikapulver - Hochleistungsflüssigchromatographisches Verfahren mit Immunaffinitätssäulen-Reinigung und NachsäulenderivatisierungProduits alimentaires - Dosage de l'aflatoxine B1 et de la somme des aflatoxines B1, B2, G1 et G2 dans les noisettes, les cacahuètes, les pistaches, les figues et le paprika en poudre - Méthode par purification sur colonne d'immuno-affinité suivie d'une chromatographie liquide à haute performance avec dérivation post-colonneFoodstuffs - Determination of aflatoxin B1 and the sum of aflatoxin B1, B2, G1 and G2 in hazelnuts, peanuts, pistachios, figs, and paprika powder - High performance liquid chromatographic method with post-column derivatisation and immunoaffinity column cleanup67.080.01Sadje, zelenjava in njuni proizvodi na splošnoFruits, vegetables and derived products in general67.050Splošne preskusne in analizne metode za živilske proizvodeGeneral methods of tests and analysis for food productsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14123:2007SIST EN 14123:2008en,fr,de01-marec-2008SIST EN 14123:2008SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 14123
December 2007 ICS 67.050 Supersedes EN 14123:2003 English Version
Foodstuffs - Determination of aflatoxin B1 and the sum of aflatoxin B1, B2, G1 and G2 in hazelnuts, peanuts, pistachios, figs, and paprika powder - High performance liquid chromatographic method with post-column derivatisation and immunoaffinity column cleanup
Produits alimentaires - Dosage de l'aflatoxine B1 et de la somme des aflatoxines B1, B2, G1 et G2 dans les noisettes, les cacahuètes, les pistaches, les figues et le paprika en poudre - Méthode par purification sur colonne d'immuno-affinité suivie d'une chromatographie liquide à haute performance avec dérivation post-colonne
Lebensmittel - Bestimmung von Aflatoxin B1 und der Summe von Aflatoxin B1, B2, G1 und G2 in Haselnüssen, Erdnüssen, Pistazien, Feigen und Paprikapulver - Hochleistungsflüssigchromatographisches Verfahren mit Immunaffinitätssäulen-Reinigung und Nachsäulenderivatisierung This European Standard was approved by CEN on 12 November 2007.
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 Management Centre or to any CEN member.
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Typical chromatograms.18 Annex B (informative)
Precision data.24 Bibliography.29
b0MAiii×××=100maxρ (1) where: Amax is the absorbance determined at the maximum of the absorption curve; Mi is the molar mass of each aflatoxin, in grams per mol; SIST EN 14123:2008
Aflatoxin Mi g/mol 0i
m2/mol B1 312 1930 B2 314 2040 G1 328 1660 G2 330 1790
4.21 Mixed aflatoxins stock solution Prepare a mixed aflatoxins stock solution containing 1000 ng/ml of aflatoxin B1 and G1, 200 ng/ml of aflatoxin B2 and G2 in the toluene and acetonitrile mixture (4.18) by appropriate dilution of aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1 and G2) stock solutions (4.20). NOTE A commercial total aflatoxins standard solution which is ready to use in a vial containing 1000 ng/ml of total aflatoxin may be used as an alternative. 4.22 Diluted mixed aflatoxins stock solution Prepare a diluted mixed aflatoxins stock solution containing 100 ng/ml of aflatoxin B1 and G1, 20 ng/ml of aflatoxin B2 and G2 in the toluene and acetonitrile mixture (4.18) by pipetting exactly 1,0 ml of the mixed aflatoxins stock solution (4.21) into a 10 ml calibrated volumetric flask (5.10), fill to the mark with the toluene and acetonitrile mixture (4.18) and mix well. Wrap the flask tightly in aluminium foil and store it at less than 4 °C or in a freezer. Before use, do not open the flask until the contents have reached room temperature to avoid incorporation of water by condensation. 4.23 Mixed aflatoxins calibration solutions Use the diluted mixed aflatoxins stock solution containing 100 ng/ml of aflatoxin B1 and G1, 20 ng/ml of aflatoxin B2 and G2 (see 4.22) for pipetting the volumes as given in Table 2 into a set of 10 ml volumetric flasks (5.10). Evaporate the toluene/acetonitrile solution just to dryness under a stream of nitrogen at room temperature. To each flask, add 4 ml of methanol, let aflatoxins dissolve, dilute to 10 ml with water, and shake well. Methanol and water are subject to volume contraction when mixed, so adjust the volume again to the given volume. SIST EN 14123:2008
Taken from diluted stock solution (4.22) µl B1
B2 G1 G2 1 40 0,400 0,080 0,400 0,080 2 120 1,200 0,240 1,200 0,240 3 200 2,000 0,400 2,000 0,400 4 280 2,800 0,560 2,800 0,560 5 360 3,600 0,720 3,600 0,720
4.24 Spiking solution Prepare a spiking solution by pipetting 2 ml of the mixed aflatoxins stock solution (containing 1000 ng/ml of aflatoxin B1 and G1, 200 ng/ml of aflatoxin B2 and G2, see 4.21) into a 10 ml calibrated volumetric flask. Evaporate the toluene/acetonitrile solution just to dryness under a stream of nitrogen at room temperature. Dilute to the mark with methanol and shake well. The concentration of this spiking solution is 200 ng/ml of aflatoxin B1 and G1, and 40 ng/ml of aflatoxin B2 and G2. Wrap the flask tightly in aluminium foil and store it at less than 4 °C. Before use, do not open the flask until the contents have reached room temperature to avoid incorporation of water by condensation. 5 Apparatus 5.1 General All glassware coming into contact with aqueous solutions of aflatoxins shall be washed with acid solution before use. Many laboratory washing machines do this as part of the washing program. Otherwise soak such laboratory glassware in sulfuric acid (2 mol/l) for several hours (e.g. 15 h overnight), then rinse well (e.g. three times) with water to remove all traces of acid. Check the absence of acid with pH paper. This treatment is necessary, because the use of non-acid washed glassware may cause losses of aflatoxins. In practice, the treatment is necessary for round bottomed flasks, volumetric flasks, measuring cylinders, vials or tubes used for calibration solutions and final extracts (particularly autosampler vials), and Pasteur pipettes, if these are used to transfer calibration solutions or extracts. 5.2 Usual laboratory apparatus and, in particular, the following 5.3 Laboratory mill, or explosion proof high speed blender1) , necessary for the production and extraction of pastes from hazelnuts, peanuts, pistachios and figs, with suitable blender jar 5.4 Adjustable vertical or horizontal shaker, needed for the analysis of paprika powder 5.5 Paper filter, e.g. 24 cm diameter, prefolded 5.6 Conical flask, with screw top or glass stopper
1) Contact your National Standardization Institute for appropriate high speed blenders. SIST EN 14123:2008
= 360 nm excitation filter and a wavelength of
= 420 nm cut-off emission filter, or equivalent (e.g. a detector with an adjustable monochromator). Recommended settings for adjustable detectors are 365 nm (excitation wavelength), 435 nm (emission wavelength) and a bandwidth of 18 nm. 5.12 Disposable filter unit, of pore size 0,45 µm Prior to usage, verify that no aflatoxin losses occur during filtration (recovery testing). NOTE There is a possibility that various filter materials can retain aflatoxins. 5.13 Pipettes, 2 ml, 5 ml and 10 ml capacity, with an accuracy of at least 0,5 % 5.14 Analytical balance, capable of weighing to 0,1 mg 5.15 Laboratory balance, capable of weighing to 0,01 g
2) KOBRA cell® is the trade name of a suitable product available commercially. This information is given for the convenience of users of this European Standard and does not constitute an endorsement by CEN of the product named. Equivalent products may be used if they can be shown to lead to the same results. SIST EN 14123:2008
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記事のタイトル:EN 14123:2007 - 食品 - ヘーゼルナッツ、ピーナッツ、ピスタチオ、イチジク、パプリカパウダーにおけるアフラトキシンB1及びアフラトキシンB1、B2、G1、G2の合計の測定 - 高性能液体クロマトグラフィー法によるポストカラム誘導体化と免疫親和性カラムクリーンアップ 記事の内容:この欧州規格は、ヘーゼルナッツ、イチジク、ピスタチオ、ピーナッツ、パプリカパウダーなどの食品中のアフラトキシンB1、B2、G1、G2の測定に適用されます。この方法の定量限界は、各アフラトキシンごとに0.8 ng/g以上、またはそれ以上です(社内および共同研究から得られる値に基づく)。この規格は、これらの食品製品の安全性と品質を確保するために使用されます。
이 기사에서는 유럽 표준인 EN 14123:2007을 다룹니다. 해당 표준은 개암 이탈토산 B1, B2, G1, G2를 헤이즐넛, 무화과, 피스타치오, 땅콩 및 파프리카 파우더에서 검출하는 방법을 규정하고 있습니다. 이 방법은 각 이탈토산마다 0.8 ng/g 이상의 정량한계를 가지며, 사용하는 장비에 따라 더 높은 정량한계를 얻을 수 있습니다. 이 표준은 이러한 유해 물질이 다양한 식품 제품에 존재하는지를 검출하여 식품 안전을 보장하기 위해 사용됩니다.
この記事では、EN 14123:2007という欧州規格について取り上げています。この規格は、ヘーゼルナッツ、イチジク、ピスタチオ、ピーナッツ、パプリカパウダーの中に含まれるアフラトキシンB1、B2、G1、G2を検出するための方法を定めています。この方法の検出限界は、各アフラトキシンごとに0.8 ng/gまたはそれ以上です(社内および共同研究から得られた値に基づく)。この規格は、これらの有害物質がさまざまな食品製品に含まれていないかを検出し、食品の安全性を確保するために使用されています。
The article discusses the European Standard EN 14123:2007, which relates to the measurement of aflatoxins B1, B2, G1, and G2 in various food items such as hazelnuts, figs, pistachios, peanuts, and paprika powder. The standard sets a limit of quantification of 0.8 ng/g for each aflatoxin, or better, depending on the specific testing equipment employed. This standard is utilized to ensure the safety and quality of these food products.
기사 제목: EN 14123:2007 - 식품 - 개간진독 B1 및 개간진독 B1, B2, G1, G2의 총량 결정을 위한 호두, 땅콩, 피스타치오, 무화과 및 파프리카 분말에서의 고성능 액체 크로마토그래픽 방법 - 사후 염기 준비 및 면역 친화력 컬럼 정화 기사 내용: 이 유럽 표준은 호두, 무화과, 피스타치오, 땅콩 및 파프리카 분말에서 개간진독 B1, B2, G1, G2의 결정에 적용된다. 이 방법의 정량 한계는 각 개간진독마다 0.8 ng/g 이상 또는 더 나은 것으로, 사용되는 장비에 따라 차이가 있다 (내부와 협력 연구에서 유래된 값). 이 표준은 이러한 식품 제품의 안전성과 품질을 보장하기 위해 사용된다.
This article discusses the European Standard, EN 14123:2007, which outlines a method for determining the presence of aflatoxins B1, B2, G1, and G2 in hazelnuts, figs, pistachios, peanuts, and paprika powder. The method has a limit of quantification of 0.8 ng/g for each aflatoxin or better, depending on the equipment used. The standard is used to ensure food safety by detecting the presence of these harmful substances in various food products.










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