New method to determine the content of inorganic arsenic in foodstuffs
Tuesday, April 12, 2016 - 12:01
in Mathematics & Economics
A new European standard method to determine the content of inorganic arsenic in foodstuffs has been developed, report scientists. Inorganic arsenic is carcinogenic according to the World Health Organization. Being able to accurately measure the substance in different foods is necessary to ensure that the content is below the maximum levels recently set by the European Commission to protect consumers.