Peak Purity Standard
Lab-verified coffee you can trust—batch after batch.
COVID taught us that transparency matters more than promises. While Australia sets no legal limits for mycotoxins in coffee, our wholesale partners—asked for hard numbers. We answered with an independent testing program and an open-source policy: if we know it, you can see it.
What we test for
| Group | Compounds | Why it matters | Lab detection limit (LOD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mycotoxins | Ochratoxin-A (OTA); Aflatoxins B₁, B₂, G₁, G₂ | Produced by moulds in humid storage; chronic exposure is a risk factor for liver & kidney health | 1 µg kg⁻¹ |
(Lab: ALS Global, NATA-accredited; method: LC-MS/MS for mycotoxins)
We compare each result with the strictest major regulation worldwide:
| Parameter | Peak Coffee result* | EU limit (Reg. 1881/2006) | US FDA guidance |
| OTA | < 1 µg kg⁻¹ | 5 µg kg⁻¹ | No federal limit |
| Total aflatoxins | < 1 µg kg⁻¹ | No EU limit for coffee | 20 µg kg⁻¹ |
*Typical COA for Harvest 2024/25, Lot PC-DR-2211.
Common questions
“Can you say ‘mould-free’?”
We prefer “below the limit of detection” because even the cleanest food can carry infinitesimal spores.
“Why test roasted coffee if mould dies in the roaster?”
Toxins survive heat. Post-roast handling can also re-introduce spores; roasted-lot testing confirms nothing crept in.
“Does this make Peak Coffee medicinal?”
No. We make a quality claim, not a therapeutic one.
Legal & compliance notes
Statements on this page are accurate for the latest COA.
“Not detected” means concentration below 1 µg kg⁻¹ using LC-MS/MS (ALS Global Method CCFM-MYC-MS-03).
Claims comply with the Australian Consumer Law (ACL, 2010). We avoid absolute terms like “100 % free” to prevent misrepresentation.