Heavy Metal Testing in Foods: Accredited Analysis Laboratory

Why Test for Heavy Metals in Food?

Heavy metals are highly toxic elements such as lead, cadmium, arsenic, mercury and nickel. Although they occur naturally in nature, industrialization, pesticides and environmental pollution have made it easier for them to enter the food chain. Heavy metal testing in foods is done to prevent the adverse effects of these substances on human health.

Some heavy metals have negative effects on the immune system, nervous system, liver and kidney function and can cause health problems, including cancer. Children and pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to these effects.

Heavy metal contamination in food can be caused by soil, water, fertilizer or equipment used in the production process. Therefore, safety checks at every stage, from field to fork, are of paramount importance.

What is Heavy Metal?

Heavy metals are chemical elements found in nature that can have toxic effects on human health. They usually have high concentrations and the ability to accumulate in biological systems. Metals such as lead, mercury, arsenic, cadmium and nickel belong to this group. They can reach the food chain by entering the soil and water through environmental factors such as industrial activities, pesticides, exhaust gases and waste water.

Why We Test for Heavy Metals in Foods

The food we eat can be contaminated with heavy metals due to environmental conditions. These metals can migrate from the roots of plants into the soil or accumulate in animal products from feed. Regular testing should be carried out to ensure food safety, check compliance with legal limits and identify potential health risks in advance.

What are the Health Hazards?

Heavy metals can accumulate in the body and cause long-term health problems. Lead causes developmental disorders, especially in children, while mercury has harmful effects on the nervous system. Cadmium adversely affects kidney function, while arsenic can cause cancer with long-term exposure. Since these metals are difficult to remove from the body, regular exposure can lead to serious health problems.

Nanolab, With You for Your Food Safety

Nanolab offers heavy metal tests in foods with its expert staff and advanced analyzers. Performed in accordance with national and international standards, these tests provide reliable results for import, export and domestic market inspections. Sensitive analyzes are performed for many heavy metals such as lead, mercury, arsenic and cadmium.

We take food safety seriously and work for healthy generations. You can contact Nanolab to find out if there is a risk of heavy metals in your food.

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