Analysis of Heavy Metals in Pet Food Using the ICPMS-2030

In Japan, based on the Pet Food Safety Law, standards are prescribed regarding the raising and safekeeping of domestic animals, show animals, farm animals, and test animals respectively to ensure the health and safety of the animals, and at the same time to prevent the animals from causing people problems or harm. The manufacture, sale, and import of pet food not in accordance with the regulations are prohibited, and manufacturers, vendors, and importers must comply with the component standards. A ministerial ordinance regarding component standards for pet food was also enacted on March 1, 2012 in Japan. This ordinance specifies three heavy metals; cadmium, lead, and arsenic. Here, we introduce a simultaneous analysis performed on toxic elements in pet food using the Shimadzu ICPMS-2030 ICP mass spectrometer.