Romer Labs, a global leader in diagnostic solutions for the food and feed industry, has received another official approval in 2025 from the USDA Federal Grain Inspection Service (FGIS) for its AgraStrip® Pro Total Deoxynivalenol WATEX® test kit—marking the second such approval this year.
As evidenced by its certification (FGIS 2025-193), the kit - featuring a water-based extraction method - enables accurate quantitative determination of deoxynivalenol (DON) in both wheat and corn. Approved wheat matrices include whole grain wheat flour, wheat middlings, wheat red dog flour (2nd clear), and wheat screenings. For corn, the approval covers dent or field corn, corn meal, corn flour, cracked corn, corn grits (polenta), and corn screenings.
The AgraStrip® Pro Deoxynivalenol WATEX® test kit was evaluated in conjunction with the AgraVision™ Pro reader, achieving outstanding accuracy (≥ 95%) in performance tests and meeting all test performance criteria under the “Design Criteria and Test Performance Specifications for Quantitative Deoxynivalenol (DON) Test Kits” (January 2023 version). This USDA-FGIS approval is a testament to Romer Labs’ dedication to providing high-quality and innovative diagnostic solutions.
“Our second USDA-FGIS approval in 2025—following the earlier approval of the AgraStrip® Pro Total Aflatoxins test kit - underscores our continued commitment to equipping the food and feed industry with cutting-edge tools to ensure product safety and quality,” said Kurt Brunner, Managing Director of Romer Labs. “Used together with our AgraVision™ Pro reader, the AgraStrip® Pro Deoxynivalenol WATEX® kit delivers reliable, on-site quantification of DON, enabling users to make quick and confident decisions.
The AgraStrip® Pro WATEX® test system provides a rapid, simple solution for the on-site quantification of mycotoxins across a wide range of commodities. With the AgraVision™ Pro reader, the system enables independent and simultaneous testing of up to four samples in a streamlined, walk-away procedure. The AgraStrip® Pro WATEX® platform is available for aflatoxins, deoxynivalenol, zearalenone, total fumonisin, ochratoxin A, and T-2/HT-2.
In addition to the AgraStrip® Pro Deoxynivalenol WATEX® test kit, other kits in the AgraStrip® Pro WATEX® lineup, such as those for aflatoxins, ochratoxin A, and zearalenone, have also earned USDA-FGIS approval, underscoring the platform's reliability and versatility. For more information about AgraStrip® Pro WATEX® test kits, please visit www.romerlabs.com.
