Heavy metals are naturally occurring elements with a high atomic weight and a density at least five times greater than water. It has many industrial, domestic, agricultural, medical and technological applications. At the same time, its potential effects on human health and the environment raise concerns. Their toxicity depends on a variety of factors, including dose, route of exposure and chemical species, as well as the age, sex, genetics and nutritional status of exposed persons.
Due to their high toxicity, arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead and mercury are among the priority metals in terms of public health. These metallic elements are systemic toxicants known to cause multiple organ damage even at lower exposure levels.
Heavy metal tests are carried out in advanced laboratories within the framework of the Turkish Food Codex regulation on substances and materials in contact with food published by the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock and the Turkish Food Codex communiqué on plastic materials and materials in contact with food (communication no: 2019/44). These tests are generally plastic materials and materials, paper materials, ceramic materials and aluminum. alloyed materials and the dyestuffs used in these materials.
The main heavy metal tests within the scope of specific migration tests are:
In the tests and analyzes carried out in our organization, which has a wide range of technological equipment, trained and experienced staff and applies the most modern methods, national and international standards and legal regulations in force are complied with. Among the numerous tests performed within this framework, there are also heavy metal determination services within the scope of specific migration tests.
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