Compounds Included
Why Heavy Metals Testing
Consumer Safety
Heavy metals such as lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), mercury (Hg), and arsenic (As) can contaminate plant-based products like cannabis. Excessive or accumulated intake can harm the nervous system, liver, kidneys, and other organs. Testing for heavy metals helps prevent direct health risks to consumers.
Product Quality
Heavy metals analysis enables producers to control the quality of raw materials and products throughout the production process. It minimizes contamination risks, ensures product safety, and meets regulatory standards—especially important for exports.
Regulatory Compliance
Heavy metal testing is crucial to comply with national and internation regulations, ensuring cannabis flowers are safe for consumption and eligible for legal export.
Machine We Use
What is Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry, (ICP-OES)?
ICP-OES is an analytical instrument that uses high-temperature plasma to excite atoms of metals, causing them to emit light. The emitted light is then detected and analyzed to accurately identify and quantify the metals in a sample. It is ideal for testing heavy metals in agricultural and herbal products.
How It Works
ICP-OES uses high-temperature plasma generated by radiofrequency induction to excite elements in the sample, causing them to emit light with unique spectral characteristics. The instrument captures and analyzes these light signals to determine the types and quantities of metals present. This technique enables multi-element detection with high accuracy.
Why We Use It
We choose ICP-OES because it can simultaneously detect multiple heavy metals with high sensitivity, speed, and accuracy. It is highly suitable for ensuring the quality and safety of cannabis and herbal products throughout all stages of production.
Amount To Send
Please ensure your sample is sufficient for the requested test, as the required amount depends on the test type. For Heavy Metal, please submit 5 grams per sample. Testing will begin promptly upon receipt.
For details on shipping, packaging, and sample requirements, please contact us or refer to the provided guidelines.
FULL GUIDELINES DETAILS
Schedule Testing
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