What is BS EN 15517-Determination of inorganic arsenic in seaweed about?
BS EN 15517 is a European standard on foodstuffs that discusses the determination of inorganic arsenic in seaweed to ensure seaweed is safe for consumption.
BS EN 15517 specifies a procedure for the determination of hydrochloric acid (gastric acid concentration) extractable inorganic arsenic in seaweed. Collaborative studies have been carried out.
The method under BS EN 15517 is suitable for the determination of inorganic arsenic not less than 1 mg/kg and below 100 mg/kg on a dry weight basis. The amount of inorganic arsenic is determined by the procedure described in BS EN 15517.
Who is BS EN 15517-Determination of inorganic arsenic in seaweed for?
BS EN 15517 on the determination of inorganic arsenic in seaweed is useful for:
- Food scientists
- Seaweed product manufacturers
- Food technologists
- Food laboratories
- Food health and safety departments
Why should you use BS EN 15517-Determination of inorganic arsenic in seaweed?
Seaweed" is the common name for countless species of marine plants and algae that grow in the ocean as well as in rivers, lakes, and other water bodies. Inorganic arsenic is carcinogenic to humans. EPA also has classified inorganic arsenic as a known human carcinogen. If you breathe high levels of inorganic arsenic, then you are likely to experience a sore throat and irritated lungs.
BS EN 15517 provides you with guidance on apparatus and equipment, procedure, sample preparation, hydrochloric acid extraction, atomic absorption spectrometry (hydride generation AAS), and working conditions for AAS and hydride generation, AAS measurement, calculation, precision, test report, etc.
The methods and procedures provided by BS EN 15517 assist you in the determination of inorganic arsenic in seaweed, improving the quality and subsistence of seaweed, and ensuring a reduction in the risk to human health due to consumption of inorganic arsenic content.
With obedience and compliance to BS EN 15517, you can enhance seaweed products’ effectiveness and efficacy and manufacture a standardized high-quality product.
