Wheat Grain Contaminant Profiling
In the realm of agricultural and food safety testing, ensuring the purity and quality of wheat grain is crucial. Wheat forms a significant part of global dietary consumption, making it essential to conduct thorough residue and contaminant analysis. This service focuses on identifying and quantifying contaminants in wheat grains using advanced laboratory techniques. Understanding the types and levels of contamination can help mitigate risks associated with food safety and regulatory compliance.
Contaminants such as heavy metals (lead, cadmium, arsenic), mycotoxins, pesticides, and other adulterants pose significant health hazards. They can accumulate in the grain during various stages of cultivation, harvesting, storage, and processing. These contaminants not only affect the nutritional value but also impact food safety standards.
The process starts with a comprehensive sample preparation phase where the wheat grains are cleaned and homogenized to ensure representative testing. Afterward, samples undergo sophisticated analytical techniques like High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GCMS), and Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) for accurate measurement.
Our laboratory adheres to international standards, including ISO 17025, ensuring that the test results are reliable and repeatable. We provide detailed reports with comprehensive data on identified contaminants, their concentrations, and compliance with local and global regulations such as EU Directive 1881/2006, Codex Alimentarius, and FDA guidelines.
This service is particularly beneficial for quality managers who need to ensure product integrity, compliance officers looking to maintain regulatory adherence, and R&D engineers aiming to improve production processes. For procurement teams, understanding contaminant levels allows informed decisions on sourcing raw materials from reliable suppliers.
Applied Standards
| Standard | Description |
|---|---|
| ISO 18037:2015 | Method for the Determination of Lead in Wheat Grain. |
| ASTM E1615-14 | Standard Practice for Evaluation of Analytical Methods by Recovery Studies Using Mixtures of Known Composition. |
| EN 12803:2007 | Determination of Moulds and Yeasts in Cereals, Seeds, and Oilseeds. |
| IEC/TS 62457-2:2018 | Methods for the Determination of Trace Metals in Food and Feed. |
Why Choose This Test
- Comprehensive Analysis: Identifies a wide range of contaminants including heavy metals, mycotoxins, and pesticides.
- Accurate Results: Utilizes advanced analytical techniques to ensure precise measurements.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensures adherence to international standards such as Codex Alimentarius and FDA guidelines.
- Representative Sampling: Prepares samples in a way that reflects the true composition of the grain batch.
- Expertise: Our team comprises experienced chemists and food safety experts who understand local regulations.
International Acceptance and Recognition
The results from our laboratory are widely accepted by international regulatory bodies. We have been accredited to ISO 17025, which guarantees the quality of testing services provided. Our clients include multinational corporations that export wheat products worldwide, ensuring their compliance with local and global standards.
Our expertise in this field has earned us recognition from reputable organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). This certification not only enhances our reputation but also ensures that we can offer reliable contaminant profiling services to clients across different sectors, including food producers, grain traders, and agricultural research institutions.
