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Analysis of Heavy Metals and Other Elements in Processed Fish and Fish Products

Objective

Total metals (aluminium, arsenic, cadmium, chromium, copper, iron, lead, manganese, mercury, nickel, selenium, tin, thallium and zinc) were measured in food samples by both direct nebulisation ICP-MS, ICP-OES, and AAS-AMA spectrometry, to ensure the best detection limits and accuracy of results. All work was carried out using CAI-accredited methods.

More information

Find more about this project and other FSA food safety-related projects at the <a href="http://www.food.gov.uk/science/research/&quot; target="_blank">Food Standards Agency Research webpage</a>.

Investigators
Koubek, Jiri
Institution
EcoChem
Start date
2005
End date
2005
Funding Source
Food Standards Agency
Project number
C02058
Categories
Chemical Contaminants
Heavy Metals