Egg and Dairy Product Elemental Screening
Element analysis in eggs and dairy products is a critical process for ensuring the safety, quality, and nutritional integrity of these food commodities. This service involves the detection of trace elements present in raw materials or final products to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and industry guidelines.
The focus on elemental screening in egg and dairy products is driven by several factors including public health concerns, consumer demand for transparency, and stringent regulations aimed at preventing contamination. Trace elements such as arsenic (As), lead (Pb), mercury (Hg), cadmium (Cd), and selenium (Se) are of particular concern due to their potential toxic effects on human health when consumed in excess.
Our laboratory utilizes state-of-the-art instrumentation like Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) for precise quantification. This method offers high sensitivity, allowing us to detect even minute concentrations of elements down to parts per billion levels. Additionally, we use Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AAS) as a complementary technique for assessing the total metal content in samples.
Sample preparation is an essential step that ensures accurate results. For eggs, this includes thorough homogenization followed by appropriate dilution if necessary before analysis. With dairy products, we typically perform fat removal using standard procedures such as centrifugation or decanting, ensuring that only the aqueous phase undergoes elemental analysis.
The methodology adheres strictly to international standards including ISO 6523-1 for egg samples and EN 14708 for dairy products. These standards provide clear guidelines on sample preparation, analytical methods, and acceptable limits of various elements within food matrices.
Our service caters not only to regulatory compliance but also supports research and development activities by providing detailed elemental profiles that can inform formulation adjustments or process optimizations aimed at enhancing product safety and quality. By leveraging advanced analytical techniques, we enable clients to make informed decisions regarding ingredient sourcing and production practices.
Scope and Methodology
The scope of our egg and dairy product elemental screening service encompasses both routine testing for regulatory compliance as well as customized analytical packages tailored to specific client needs. We offer services across various matrices including whole eggs, egg whites, yolk fractions, liquid milk, cream, butter, cheese, yogurt, and other processed derivatives.
- Whole Egg Analysis (ISO 6523-1)
- Dairy Products Analysis (EN 14708)
- Sample Preparation Protocols
- Analytical Methods: ICP-MS, AAS
Benefits
By partnering with our laboratory for egg and dairy product elemental screening, you gain access to:
- Comprehensive Elemental Profiles
- Accurate Detection of Trace Elements
- Strict Compliance with International Standards
- Prompt Reporting and Data Interpretation
- Confidence in Product Safety and Quality
Quality and Reliability Assurance
To ensure the highest standards of quality and reliability, our laboratory follows stringent protocols throughout every stage of the testing process:
- Calibration and Validation of Analytical Equipment
- Reference Material Use for Consistency
- Data Verification through Replication
- Internal Audits and Quality Control Checks
