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| Product Code | Proficiency Test | Matrix | Approx. Size |
|---|---|---|---|
|
FCCM46-UMI54
|
07639 |
Herbal Medicine |
30 g |
Arsenic (total), Cadmium, Copper, Iron, Lead, Manganese, Mercury (total), Nickel, Zinc
All natural levels, some of which may be high. This proficiency test is not currently within scope of ISO 17043 accreditation.
The presence of metals in food is of particular concern due to their toxicity. These naturally occurring chemicals can occur as residues in food by a range of mechanisms such as their natural presence in the environment or contamination during food processing and storage. Their accumulation in the body can lead to harmful effects over time and their presence in foodstuffs is strictly regulated.
Herbal medicines are most likely to become contaminated if grown in soils with raised levels of heavy metal residues. Herbal medicines are often sold in the dried and/or powdered form and the necessary further processing, such as drying, will increase the concentration of any metal residues if present.
Fapas proficiency tests highlight potential deficiencies within your testing process, such as highlighting any unconscious bias, through ineffective instrumentation calibration for example. By using real food matrices your proficiency test results are immediately comparable to your routine analysis and as such can provide direct improvements from which to safeguard your high-quality testing practices.
