EN 14082:2003

Foodstuffs - Determination of trace elements - Determination of lead, cadmium, zinc, copper, iron and chromium by atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) after dry ashing EN 14082:2003

Publication date:   Oct 23, 2003

Scope

This draft European Standard specifies a method for the determination of lead, cadmium, zinc, copper, iron and cromium in foodstuffs by atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) after dry ashing at 450°C. The method describes determination in various types of foods. The method has been successfully tested in an interlaboratory trial in which 16 laboratories participated. Food types covered by the method include composite diets, cereals, fish, fruit, liver and milk.