Aflatoxin Control with MYCOSTOP | Suraj Shree Chemicals Limited

Aflatoxin control is the process of preventing, reducing, and managing harmful fungal toxins that contaminate crops, animal feed, and stored grains. The most effective strategy combines biological protection, moisture management, storage hygiene, and scientifically validated intervention technologies.

To address this growing agricultural challenge, Suraj Shree Chemicals Limited (SSCL) developed MYCOSTOP — a specialised biological aflatoxin control solution designed to suppress fungal growth and minimize toxin production at the source.

MYCOSTOP represents SSCL’s innovation-driven commitment to feed safety, crop protection, and sustainable agricultural productivity.

 What Is Aflatoxin and Why Is Control Critical?

Aflatoxin is a toxic compound produced by fungi such as Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. These fungi commonly grow on maize, peanuts, wheat, rice, and feed ingredients under warm and humid conditions.

Without effective aflatoxin control, contamination can result in:

• Reduced livestock performance 
• Liver damage and weak immunity
• Milk contamination (Aflatoxin M1)
• Export rejection
• Regulatory penalties
• Brand reputation damage
• Major financial losses

This makes aflatoxin management essential for modern feed manufacturers and agricultural businesses.

Global Impact of Aflatoxin Contamination

Aflatoxin is a worldwide food safety threat affecting supply chains, trade, and farmer income.

Industry insights indicate:

• Nearly 25% of global food production is impacted by mycotoxins
• $6 – $18 billion annual losses occur due to aflatoxin contamination
• It remains a major trade barrier for developing agricultural economies

These realities highlight the need for advanced, preventive aflatoxin control technologies like MYCOSTOP.

How Aflatoxin Contamination Occurs

Fungal toxin formation is triggered by environmental and storage factors.

Major Causes

• High grain moisture
• Poor post-harvest drying
• Warm storage environments
• Inadequate ventilation
• Kernel damage
• Long storage duration

Once fungal colonies develop, toxin spread accelerates rapidly without intervention.

Introducing MYCOSTOP – Biological Aflatoxin Control Innovation

MYCOSTOP is SSCL’s flagship biological solution developed to control aflatoxin contamination through natural microbial mechanisms rather than chemical suppression.

It works at the root level by managing fungal ecology and preventing toxin formation before contamination escalates.

How MYCOSTOP Controls Aflatoxin

Core Functional Actions

• Inhibits Aspergillus fungal colonies
• Controls aflatoxin production
• Uses competitive exclusion technology
• Provides chemical-free protection
• Supports global food safety compliance
• Ensures long-term contamination prevention

This preventive biological approach ensures safer feed and crop systems.

Economic Value Created by MYCOSTOP

Effective aflatoxin control is directly linked to profitability.

Research indicates that achieving even 50% aflatoxin reduction can unlock:

• $840 million annually in the US maize industry
• $338 million annually in the global chilli market

By reducing contamination risk, MYCOSTOP helps stakeholders achieve:

• Higher crop acceptance
• Reduced rejection losses
• Improved market pricing
• Better export eligibility
• Long-term revenue protection

Pre-Harvest Protection with MYCOSTOP

MYCOSTOP begins protecting crops before harvest by controlling fungal growth during cultivation.

Pre-Harvest Benefits

• Controls fungal growth on crops
• Prevents early contamination
• Protects farmer income

This early intervention improves crop quality and market readiness.

Post-Harvest Protection with MYCOSTOP

Protection continues even after harvesting, ensuring safe storage and transportation.

Post-Harvest Benefits

• Reduces storage contamination
• Maintains grain safety
• Secures revenue during storage

This dual-stage defense ensures complete lifecycle aflatoxin control.

SSCL – The Innovation Behind MYCOSTOP

While MYCOSTOP leads the solution front, its strength comes from SSCL’s manufacturing excellence and research capability.

SSCL supports the industry through:

• Industrial-scale production
• Quality-compliant manufacturing
• Institutional supply partnerships
• Technical consultation support
• Scalable global distribution capability

This strong foundation ensures MYCOSTOP performs reliably across large agricultural ecosystems.

Future-Focused Aflatoxin Management

SSCL continues advancing biological protection technologies to deliver:

• Sustainable contamination control
• Eco-friendly agricultural inputs
• Next-generation feed safety solutions
• Residue-free toxin management systems

This innovation pipeline keeps customers competitive in evolving global markets.

  Conclusion

Aflatoxin control is no longer optional — it is essential for protecting food safety, agricultural profitability, and export credibility.

With MYCOSTOP, Suraj Shree Chemicals Limited provides a biological, preventive, and performance-driven solution that controls contamination at its source while supporting sustainable farming and feed production systems.

MYCOSTOP is not just a product — it is a long-term aflatoxin control strategy built on science, safety, and scalability.

FAQs

What is MYCOSTOP?

MYCOSTOP is a biological aflatoxin control solution developed by Suraj Shree Chemicals Limited to manage fungal contamination in crops and feed.

How does MYCOSTOP control aflatoxin?

It inhibits fungal colonies, prevents toxin production, and uses competitive microbial exclusion to reduce contamination risk.

Can MYCOSTOP be used pre-harvest?

Yes, it controls fungal growth on crops and prevents early contamination before harvesting.

Does MYCOSTOP work during storage?

Yes, it reduces storage contamination and maintains grain safety post-harvest.

Is MYCOSTOP chemical-free?

Yes, it is a biological solution designed for residue-free and sustainable protection.

Who can use MYCOSTOP?

Farmers, feed manufacturers, grain processors, and agri-exporters can use MYCOSTOP for aflatoxin risk management.