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Contaminants

Unrivalled excellence

ALS has capabilities across the world to test foodstuffs for potential contaminants. With access to some of the most advanced technology such as GC-HRMS and MC-ICP-MS, ALS can ensure that products are safe for consumption.

ALS Difference

Wide range of chemical contaminants

ALS are able to test foodstuffs for all common chemical contaminants to ensure that they are safe to consume, these include (but are not limited to):

  • Heavy metals
  • Mycotoxins
  • Dioxins and dioxin like PCBs
  • Histamine
  • PFAS
  • Mineral oil hydrocarbons (MOSH/MOAH)
  •  3-MCPD and Glycidyl esters
  • Antibiotic and veterinary residues
  • Illegal dyes (such as sudan red)
  • Melamine
  • Furan
  • Acrylamide
  • Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH's)
  • Cleaning compounds
    • Quaternary ammonium compounds (DDAC & BAC)
    • Chlorate & perchlorate.