Join the food industry for Natural Products Expo West on March 9-11, 2023, at the Anaheim Convention Center, California.
Our Food Safety team will be in attendance at Booth 393. Come and join us!
Natural Products Expo West is the leading trade show for the natural, organic, and healthy products industry, attracting industry professionals worldwide. It showcases the latest bestsellers and emerging trends, making it an important event for staying informed and connected in the industry.
Natural Products Expo West offers valuable opportunities for learning and exploration, covering a diverse range of topics from industry trends to practical solutions for improving business practices and expanding industry knowledge. With sessions addressing key areas such as ingredients, packaging, marketing, sustainability, distribution, advocacy, retail trends, and keynote addresses, Expo West caters to the needs of all industry segments. Each session is led by an expert in the field, a business leader, or a thought leader shaping the evolving landscape of the natural products industry, providing attendees with valuable insights and guidance for achieving success.
In the food industry, meeting regulatory and industry requirements to ensure the safety and quality of food products is crucial. To achieve this, companies must collaborate with a food testing lab that employs the latest cutting-edge techniques, holds the highest international accreditations, and staffs experts who can provide tailored solutions for enhancing product preservation and regulatory compliance processes.
Heavy Metals in Food and Water
Food manufacturers and producers closely monitor the levels of arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead in their products due to the high toxicity of these heavy metals. Various factors can contribute to the presence of heavy metals in food, and the only way to ensure that products meet regulatory requirements and fall within acceptable limits is through heavy metal food testing.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has established action levels for certain heavy metals in food products. For example, activity levels have been set for arsenic in apple juice, rice cereals intended for infants, and lead-in candy that young children may frequently consume. Furthermore, the FDA has established activity levels for cadmium and lead in pottery ceramics and silver-plated hollowware. To maintain food safety standards, the FDA has refused entry of some imported food products into the US due to the presence of heavy metals. These products include
- Bottled Water – Arsenic
- Dietary Supplements – Arsenic, Cadmium, Mercury, and Lead
- Ceramic ware – Cadmium and Lead
- Preserved Duck Eggs – Lead
- Dried Fruits – Lead
- Turmeric – Lead
- Mandarin Orange Float Drink – Lead
- Candy – Lead
- Chili Containing Granular Seasonings/Snack Foods – Lead
Proposition 65, a California state law, applies to all food products sold in the state. If you’re looking for additional information about Proposition 65, you can find it on AGQ Lab USA’s dedicated page.
Our heavy metal testing services provide access to AGQ Labs’ team of food safety experts knowledgeable about the various heavy metal regulations in the US and worldwide. We offer a standard 3-5 day turnaround time for our heavy metal analysis service, which makes AGQ Labs one of the fastest heavy metal testing services in the US.
AGQ Labs proudly uses state-of-the-art equipment, such as the ICP-MS for testing water and food products and the ICP-OES for testing soils, vegetation, and food additives for heavy metals. Our technology can detect pesticides and heavy metals at very low levels, helping our clients ensure compliance with Proposition 65. If you have any further questions or want to learn more about our heavy metal testing services, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
