Heavy Metals

Harmful metals in drinking water and other beverages are strictly regulated worldwide to protect consumer health.
Organizations such as the WHO and FDA have established guideline values, and compliance with these standards is required.
Examples of analyzing harmful metals in tap water, mineral water, coffee, and apple juice are presented here.

Regulations on harmful metals in brown rice have been enacted in various countries to protect consumer health, with established limits for substances such as cadmium and lead. These regulations are formulated based on the dietary habits, environmental conditions, and risk assessments of each country, and compliance with these standards is required for import/export control and domestic distribution.
Examples of analyzing harmful metals in brown rice are presented here.

Regulations concerning harmful metals in powdered milk and dairy milk are strictly enforced both domestically and internationally. Regulatory authorities in various countries have established standards and strive to ensure safety. Examples of analyzing harmful metals in powdered milk and dairy milk are presented here.

Regulations regarding harmful metals in supplements vary by country and region. In the United States and the EU, safety is ensured based on guidance and evaluation. Examples of analyzing harmful metals in supplements are presented here.

In Japan, standards for harmful metals in seafood, food products, and food additives are established under the Food Sanitation Act. Internationally, organizations such as the Codex Alimentarius Commission, the FDA, and EFSA have set standards. Examples of analyzing harmful metals in various food ingredients are presented here.

In Japan, standards for harmful metals in pet food are established. An example of analyzing harmful metals in pet food is presented here.