Heavy metals pose a serious health risk — even in trace amounts. Whether naturally present in raw materials or introduced through industrial processes, packaging, or environmental contamination, toxic substances such as cadmium, lead, mercury, and arsenic must be carefully monitored and maintained within the strict legal safety limits.
At EKOCENTRUM OVALAB, we provide accredited analyses of heavy metals in food, feed, raw materials, and water. Our services help manufacturers, importers, and retailers comply with the EU maximum residue limits (MRL), prevent product recalls, and maintain consumer trust.
We also assist with ingredient verification and quality control across global supply chains.
With growing demands for transparency — particularly in baby food, dietary supplements, and organic products — the ability to detect and quantify hazardous residues is more important than ever.
We help you comply with regulations — and protect your brand.
Analytes Include
We commonly analyze:
Heavy metals
- Toxic elements such as cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and arsenic (As)
Inorganic contaminants
- Nitrates (NO₃⁻) in vegetables and water
- Nitrites (NO₂⁻) in water
- Ammonium ions (NH₄⁺) in water
Application Areas
- Compliance of food and feed with EU Regulation (EC) No. 1881/2006
- Customs clearance for import/export, especially in regulated markets
- Supplier verification and qualification of raw materials
- Risk assessment for sensitive population groups
- Product certification and recall prevention
Techniques Used
Our analyses are performed using Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES), ensuring high sensitivity and reproducibility.
Selected methods are accredited by the Czech Accreditation Institute (ČIA), which verifies conformity with ČSN EN ISO/IEC 17025.