EN 14084:2003

Foodstuffs - Determination of trace elements - Determination of lead, cadmium, zinc, copper and iron by atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) after microwave digestion EN 14084:2003

Publication date:   Oct 23, 2003

Scope

This European standard specifies a method for the determination of Pb, Cd, Zn, Cu and Fe in foodstuffs by atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) after microwave digestion. This method describes determination in various types of foods, with the exception of oils, fats and other extremely fatty products. 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, beef, milk and fungi.