Chlorate Perchlorate Tests: Food Products Laboratory Tests

What is Chlorate Perchlorate? Why is it Analyzed in Food?

What are Chlorate and Perchlorate?

Chlorate Chlorate can occur as a by-product of chlorine-based disinfectants and water treatment chemicals. The main reason for its presence in food is residues of disinfectants used in irrigation water and during processing.

Perchlorate Perchlorate is a chemical used in fertilizers and some industrial processes and can be contaminated through soil and irrigation water, especially when growing crops. It can also pass into food through some natural formation processes.

Sources of Chlorate and Perchlorate Residues

Irrigation and Disinfection: Disinfectants used in water supplies carry chlorate and perchlorate to the surface or inside plants.
Industrial and Agricultural Use: May leave residues through fertilizers, soil additives and chemical compounds.
Food Processing: May migrate through water or cleaning materials used during the processing of fruits, vegetables and other products.

Why Testing for Chlorate and Perchlorate is Necessary?

Protecting Public Health: Consumption of high levels of chlorate and perchlorate can adversely affect thyroid function.
Legal Compliance and Controls: The European Union and other international regulations set specific limit values for chlorate and perchlorate residues.
Ensuring Food Safety: Providing consumers with safe and quality products is important to maintain brand reputation.
Export and International Trade: Products with high chlorate and perchlorate residues may not be accepted in international markets.

Food Products for which Chlorate and Perchlorate Analysis is Applied

Fresh Fruit and Vegetables: Residues from irrigation and disinfection are tested.
Dried Products: Residues can accumulate, especially in products with high surface area.
Cereals and Legumes: Risk of contamination during storage and processing.
Prepared Foods: Migration may occur from water and ingredients used during processing.

Chlorate and perchlorate testing is critical to ensure food safety and protect public health. With modern analysis methods, sensitive detection of these substances is possible. Regular analysis of chlorate and perchlorate in food is essential to comply with international standards and guarantee safe consumption.

Nano-lab Laboratories Group continues to provide services within the scope of Chlorate Perchlorate Tests. We also provide services in Ethylene Oxide Determination.

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