Brominated Flame Retardants in Cod Liver Oil Quality Control Material

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Product Specification

QC/RM information
Product Code Material Matrix Approx. Size
FCCE6-OIL10QC

T06106QC

Cod Liver Oil

30 ml

Analytes

BDE 28, BDE 47, BDE 49, BDE 99, BDE 100, BDE 153, BDE 154

Validity Date

30/07/2024

Test Description

Brominated flame retardants (BFRs) are used in industrial and domestic materials, including furnishings, electrical and electronic equipment and building insulation, in order to delay the onset of fire. This proficiency test is specifically for Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), one of several groups of BFRs that have been found to escape into the environment and to enter the food chain. They have received much worldwide concern due to their presence and toxicity and are listed as persistent organic pollutants under the Stockholm Convention. It is therefore important to highlight areas of improvement within your current testing arrangement to ensure potentially high levels of these compounds are highlighted and quantified.

Cod liver oil is commonly taken as a dietary supplement and is packed full of nutrients. It is one of the best sources of omega 3 fatty acids, and it contains relatively high levels of vitamin A and vitamin D. As such effective testing practises are required to highlight high levels of these compounds within the product. Ensuring the medicine works by safeguarding product quality and protecting consumers from potentially unsafe levels of this contaminant.

Fapas quality control materials are useful to ensure ongoing assessment of your testing ability. This can ensure your testing measures are maintained between proficiency testing activities, and in turn any improvements can be actioned accordingly to safeguard the testing ability of your laboratories and staff. This can be through both instrumentation calibration and staff training activities.

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