What is BS EN 16858-Determination of melamine and cyanuric acid in foodstuffs about?
BS EN 16858 discusses methods for the determination of melamine and cyanuric acid in foodstuffs. BS EN 16858 is a European standard that provides the LC-MS/MS method for the determination of melamine and cyanuric acid in foodstuffs to ensure it is safe for consumption.
BS EN 16858 specifies a method for the determination of melamine and cyanuric acid in foodstuffs with liquid chromatography in combination with tandem mass spectrometry.
The method under BS EN 16858 has been validated in an interlaboratory study via the analysis of spiked samples of milk-based infant formula, soy-based infant formula, milk powder, whole milk, soy drink, and milk chocolate ranging from 0,71 mg/kg to 1,43 mg/kg for melamine and 0,57 mg/kg to 1,45 mg/kg for cyanuric acid.
The limits of quantification (LOQ) for melamine and cyanuric acid in food are 0,05 mg/kg and 0,25 mg/kg, respectively. The upper limit of the working range is up to 10 mg/kg for melamine and up to 25 mg/kg for cyanuric acid.
Who is BS EN 16858-Determination of melamine and cyanuric acid in foodstuffs for?
BS EN 16858 on the determination of melamine and cyanuric acid in foodstuffs is relevant to:
- Food scientists
- Food technologists
- Food laboratories
- Food health and safety departments
Why should you use BS EN 16858-Determination of melamine and cyanuric acid in foodstuffs?
Melamine alone is of low toxicity. However, experimental studies have shown that combination with cyanuric acid leads to crystal formation and subsequent kidney toxicity. Direct contact with melamine causes skin and eye irritation, while inhalation results in irritation in the respiratory tract.
BS EN 16858 provides you with apparatus, LC-MS/MS methods, procedures, system setting, calculation and expression of results, precision data, typical HPLC chromatograms, precision data, and much more.
The methods and procedures provided by BS EN 16858 assist in improving the quality of foodstuffs and ensure reducing the risk to human health due to consumption of melamine and cyanuric acid content.
By adopting BS EN 16858 you can improve the standard of foodstuffs and produce a high-quality product.
