DIN EN 14082:2003-06

This Standard specifies a method for the determination of lead, cadmium, zinc, copper, iron and cromium in foodstuffs by atomic absorption spectrometry (AAS) after dry ashing at 450°C. The method describes determination in various types of foods. The method has been successfully tested in an interlaboratory trial in which 16 laboratories participated. Food types covered by the method include composite diets, cereals, fish, fruit, liver and milk.