Metals and elements
Analysis of metals and elements
At Eurofins Food & Feed Testing, we understand the critical importance of ensuring that your products are toxicologically safe and compliant with all legal requirements. Our state-of-the-art laboratories offer comprehensive analysis of inorganic contaminants to guarantee the highest standards of safety and quality for your products.
Key services
Metals
- Arsenic
- Methyl mercury
- Lead
- Cadmium
- Mercury
- Nickel
- Aluminium
Trace elements
- Iron
- Chromium
- Copper
- Nickel
- Zinc
- Molybdenum
- Manganese
- Iodine
- ... and many more
Minerals
- Calcium
- Magnesium
- Potassium
- Sodium
- Phosphorus
Radionuclides
- Caesium-134
- Caesium-137
- Iodine-131
- ... and many more.
Additional services
- Advanced differentiation of organic and inorganic arsenic
- ICP-MS/MS for sensitive detection
- Content analysis of minerals and trace elements in food supplements, baby food, and feed premixes
Eurofins production centre for metals and elements
Eurofins is a global leader in analytical testing, providing cost-efficient and reliable services through our competence and production centres. As an officially designated testing facility under Regulation (EU) 2017/625, Article 37(1), Eurofins WEJ Contaminants GmbH is the production centre for metals and elements and guarantees the highest standards of analytical quality and reliability. The laboratory is equipped with the latest technologies, ensuring robust and sensitive detection of trace metals and elements. We offer large analytical capacities, short turnaround times, and efficient services, making us the preferred partner for your testing needs.
Legal framework and guidelines*
- Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/915 (contaminants regulation)
- Regulation (EC) No 396/2005 (maximum residue levels of pesticides)
- Directive 2002/32/EC (undesirable substances in animal feed)
- Regulation (EC) No 333/2007 (sample taking procedures and analytical methods for metals)
* Regulatory information is provided for general guidance only and may not reflect the most recent regulatory changes. Always consult official sources for up‑to‑date legislation. For market‑specific support, please contact your local Eurofins Food & Feed Testing laboratory. Our specialists offer tailored support through horizon scanning and food safety consultancy services.
Get in touch
Would you like to find out more about our testing solutions, access our competence centre services, or do you need tailored analytical or consultancy support?
Contact Eurofins Food Testing Ireland today to speak to our experts by submitting an enquiry form or calling +353 (0)1 431 1306