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, 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:
- Toxic elements such as cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), and arsenic (As)
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 Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS) and Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES), ensuring high sensitivity and reproducibility.
All methods are accredited according to ČSN EN ISO/IEC 17025 and are suitable for use in GMP environments.